Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors
ORDER OF WORSHIP
LAITY SUNDAY
"Together By Grace: Grounded In Love"
October 18, 2026
*ENTRANCE & LIGHTING OF CANDLES Acolytes Ministry
*PROCESSIONAL Music Ministry
GREETING & ANNOUNCEMENTS Greeters Ministry
Passing of Peace and Notices Pastor Evelyn Austria
*CALL TO WORSHIP Velma Larkins
Leader: We gather today not as spectators, but as the active hands, feet, and
voice of Christ in this world.
People: Every single one of us is called to minister, to serve, and to carry one
another’s burdens.
Leader: When one of us hurts, we stand together in support. When one of us
rejoices, we lift our voices in shared gratitude.
People: We are bound together by a common faith, called to lift each other up
through honest love and earnest prayer.
Leader: Through ordinary lives and extraordinary grace, God works powerfully
among us.
All: Let us worship the One who equips every believer to bring healing, hope, and light to the world. Amen
OPENING PRAYER Velma Larkins
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH The Apostles’ Creed - UMH 881 Congregation
*OPENING HYMN "God of Grace and God of Glory" UMH #577 Congregation
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER Jason Larkins
THE LORD'S PRAYER
*READING OF THE SCRIPTURE Ephesians 3:14-21 Trevon Moss
Song of Praise Music Ministry
Offering/Offertory Pastor Evelyn Austria
Doxology "Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow" Congregation
Song of Preparation Music Ministry
The Message God's Urgent Care Church: Grounded In Love Sandra Armstead
INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP Pastor Evelyn Austria
*CLOSING SONG: "Go Ye Therfore" Congregation
*DISMISSAL WITH BLESSINGS Pastor Evelyn Austria
*RECESSIONAL Music Ministry
*Stand if able
WOMENS DAY CELEBRATION
The Women’s Day Celebration will be held on October 25th and this year's theme is "A Tapestry of Grace: Woven Together for His Purpose". Our very own Siatta Ollison will be the guest speaker. The assessment is $325.
OCTOBER IS CLERGY APPRECIATION MONTH
Throughout the month, we invite the Clifton United Methodist Church family to join together in honoring and celebrating Pastor Austria for her faithful leadership, love, service, and dedication to our church and community.
Please place your notes, cards and gifts in the box located in the narthex.
PRAYER CONCERNS
Mavis Sewell
Mother Muriel Whittaker
Jamie White
Billie Martin