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Order of Worship

Combined Worship of St. Stephens and Bethany First United Methodist Churches
Sixth Sunday of Easter — May 10, 2026 — Mother's Day

Prelude

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Gathering Song: “Spirit of the Living God, Fall Afresh on Me” (UMH 393)

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Welcome and Passing of the Peace

 

Call to Worship

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Opening Hymn: "Great Is Thy Faithfulness" (UMH 140)

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Mother's Day Litany

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First Scripture Reading: 2 Timothy 1:3-7 (NRSV)

 

Second Scripture Reading: John 2:1-12 (NRSV)

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Hymn of Preparation: "The Gift of Love" (UMH 408)

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Sermon: “My Mother Prayed For Me”

by Rev. Kyle Walden

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Hymn of Invitation: “Somebody Prayed for Me" (Zion Still Sings 166)

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Prayers of the People

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The Lord's Prayer

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Offering + Lighting of Candles

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Offering Response: “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow" (UMH 94)

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Announcements

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Closing Song: “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling“ (UMH 384)

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Benediction + Postlude

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