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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
Gathering Song: “Spirit of the Living God, Fall Afresh on Me” (UMH 393)
Welcome and Passing of the Peace
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn: "Great Is Thy Faithfulness" (UMH 140)
Mother's Day Litany
First Scripture Reading: 2 Timothy 1:3-7 (NRSV)
Second Scripture Reading: John 2:1-12 (NRSV)
Hymn of Preparation: "The Gift of Love" (UMH 408)
Sermon: “My Mother Prayed For Me”
by Rev. Kyle Walden
Hymn of Invitation: “Somebody Prayed for Me" (Zion Still Sings 166)
Prayers of the People
The Lord's Prayer
Offering + Lighting of Candles
Offering Response: “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow" (UMH 94)
Announcements
Closing Song: “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling“ (UMH 384)
Benediction + Postlude
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