Clifton United Methodist Church
“The Church Outside the Church”

Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors

ORDER OF WORSHIP

August 3, 2025

 

*PROCESSIONAL

*CALL TO WORSHIP – Music Ministry

GREETINGS & ANNOUNCEMENTS – Greeters Ministry

OPENING PRAYER

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

*HYMN/SONG - There Is a Fountain Filled With Blood - UMH 622
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER – Shirley Williams

THE LORD’S PRAYER - Music Ministry

*SCRIPTURE - Luke 12:13-21 - Renee Howard

*SONG OF PRAISE - Music Ministry

OFFERING/OFFERTORY PRAYER

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

SONG OF PREPARATION – Music Ministry

SERMON – Assessing Next Steps - Rev. Candy Thacker

*INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP

HOLY COMMUNION - A Service of Word and Table II - UMH 12

*SONG OF PRAISE - Music Ministry

*DISMISSAL WITH BLESSING

*RECESSIONAL

*Stand if able

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ANNOUNCEMENTS
  • 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.
  • Sandwiches for Lady T's Homeless Ministry will be prepared on Wednesday, August 13th at 11am in Fellowship Hall.
  • The United Women in Faith will meed immediately following service on August 17th.
  • A conversation with Rev. Keya Hillman of Black Congregational Development will be held today immediately following the morning worship service. 
  • The Monterey Community is hosting National Night Out, an annual event of fun and fellowship with neighbors and local police, on Tuesday, August 5th, from 6:30-8:30 pm in the Clifton UMC parking lot. All are welcome.