April 26, 2020
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Third Sunday of Easter


Rev. Michael McFarlin, Pastor
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Break forth together into singing, you ruins of Jerusalem;
For the Lord has comforted his people.

​​Invitation to the Word:  
          Luke 24:13-35​                                          Pastor Michael

Sermon                                                               Pastor Michael 
Announcements
Dear Church,

I hope you and your families are well, physically and spiritually.  Please be in prayer for one another, as you are in my thoughts and prayers daily.​
                                                               
​                                                         Pastor Michael

April 19, 2020
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Second Sunday of Easter


Rev. Michael McFarlin, Pastor
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Sing for joy, O heavens, and exult, O earth; break forth, O mountains, into singing!

For the Lord has comforted his people, and will have compassion on his suffering ones.
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​​Invitation to the Word:  
          John 20:19-31                                          Pastor Michael

Sermon                                                               Pastor Michael 
Announcements
Dear Church,

The season of Easter continues.  Christ is risen!  He is risen indeed!  I hope you and your families are well, physically and spiritually.  Please be in prayer for one another, as you are in my thoughts and prayers daily.  
                                                               
​                                                         Pastor Michael

April 12, 2020
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EASTER Sunday


Rev. Michael McFarlin, Pastor
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Praise the Lord!  Praise the Lord from the heavens, praise the Lord in the heights!

Let them praise the name of the Lord, whose name alone is exalted, whose glory is above earth and heaven.

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​​Invitation to the Word:  
          John 20:1-18                                            Pastor Michael

Sermon                                                               Pastor Michael 
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Link to conference Easter Sunday service
Announcements
Dear Church,

Happy Easter to you on this glorious day.  Christ is risen!  I hope you and your families are well, physically and spiritually.  Please be in prayer for one another, as you are in my thoughts and prayers daily.  
                                                               
​                                                         Pastor Michael

Easter Online Worship Service resources ​ 


​Developed by the North Georgia Conference UMC
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https://www.ngumc.org/easter-worship

April 9, 2020
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Maundy Thursday


Rev. Michael McFarlin, Pastor
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Prelude and Bringing in the Light

Welcome and Announcements               

Hymn - "Lord, Who Throughout These Forty Days" 

Greeting
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The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
And also with you.
Taste and see the goodness of the Lord.
Christ has prepared a feast of love.
Confession and Pardon
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My sisters and brothers, Christ shows us his love by becoming a humble servant.  Let us draw near to God and confess our sin in the truth of God’s Spirit. (A brief silence for individual confession)  

Most merciful God, we confess that often our spirit has not been that of Christ.  Where we have failed to love one another as He loves us, where we have pledged loyalty to Him with our lips and then betrayed, deserted, or denied Him, forgive us, we pray; and by your Spirit make us faithful in every time of trial; through Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen.

Who is in a position to condemn?  Only Christ.  But Christ suffered and died for us, was raised from the dead and ascended on high for us, and continues to intercede for us.  Believe the good news: In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven!

In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven!  Glory to God.  Amen.
Prayer
 
Gracious God, your anointed One, on the night before He suffered, instituted the sacrament of His body and blood.  Mercifully grant that we may receive it thankfully in remembrance of Jesus Christ our Lord, who in these holy mysteries gives us a pledge of eternal life.  Amen.
Responsive Reading:  Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19

Epistle Lesson:  1 Corinthians 11:23 –26

Hymn - "Jesu, Jesu "

Gospel Lesson:  John 13:1 –17, 31b –35

Sermon

The Peace
     Let us offer one another signs of reconciliation and love.

Communion    
     “A Service of Word and Table II”          [Hand Washing]

Hymn - "What Wondrous Love Is This"

Benediction

April 5, 2020
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Fifth Sunday in Lent


Rev. Michael McFarlin, Pastor
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Hosanna to the Son of David!
Hosanna in the Highest!
Blessed is the One who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest!

​​Invitation to the Word:  
          Matthew 27:  11- 54                                Pastor Michael

Sermon                                                               Pastor Michael  
Announcements
Per strong recommendation of the Bishop, we will cancel worship services through the end of April.  ​The Town Hall Meeting with Bishop Sue on March 29 has been cancelled also.