Clifton United Methodist Church
“The Church Outside the Church”

Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors

ORDER OF WORSHIP

August 24, 2025

 

*PROCESSIONAL

*CALL TO WORSHIP – Music Ministry

GREETINGS & ANNOUNCEMENTS – Greeters Ministry

OPENING PRAYER

*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH – The Apostle's Creed – 881

*HYMN/SONG - Here I Am Lord - UMH #593
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER – Major Lester

THE LORD’S PRAYER - Music Ministry

*SCRIPTURE - Jeremiah 1:4-10 - Rossie Lester

*SONG OF PRAISE - Music Ministry

OFFERING/OFFERTORY PRAYER

DOXOLOGY - Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow - UMH 94

SONG OF PREPARATION – Music Ministry

SERMON – Already Known, Already Chosen - Rev. Candy Thacker

*INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP

*SONG OF PRAISE - Music Ministry

*DISMISSAL WITH BLESSING

*RECESSIONAL

*Stand if able

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ANNOUNCEMENTS
  • September 6th - 11:oo a.m. - Lunch 'n Learn - "Do You Know Your Family's Medical History
  • "September 7th - 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. - Grandparents Breakfast
  • September 14th - Harvest Day - Bring the blessings of your gardens to share with the Clifton family and community.
  • September 19th - 7:00 p.m. - Movie Night showing Mufasa: The Lion King. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets for an evening under the stars.
  • Celebration of our 195th Anniversary will be held  on Sunday, September 21st. Rev. Kenneth Rutledge will be the guest preacher. Be reminded that the church anniversary is one of the special days that assist the church in budget expectations.  As this is the 195th year, each member has been asked to contribute $195 - $1.00 for each year of Clifton's life.  Whatever amount given or has been given is greatly appreciated for ministry and mission at our church.  Plans are for a glorious celebration!  For more information, contact Velma Larkins or Joyce McClendon.