Clifton United Methodist Church
“The Church Outside the Church”

Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors

Order of Worship

July 26, 2026

Ninth Sunday After Pentecost

 

*ENTRANCE OF LIGHT OF CHRIST                                                                                       Acolyte Ministry

*PROCESSIONAL                                                                                                                     Music Ministry

GREETING & ANNOUNCEMENTS                                                                                        Greeters Ministry

*CALL TO WORSHIP                                        Psalm 119:129-136                                     Pastor Evelyn Austria

LEADER- Your laws are wonderful. No wonder I obey them!

CONGREGATION- The teaching of your word gives light, so even the simple can understand. 

LEADER- I pant with expectation, longing for your commands.

CONGREGATION- Come and show me your mercy, as you do for all who love your name. 

LEADER- Guide my steps by your word, so I will not be overcome by evil. 

CONGREGATION- Ransom me from the oppression of evil people; then I can obey your commandments. 

LEADER- Look upon me with love; teach me your decrees. 

ALL- Rivers of tears gush from my eyes because people disobey your instructions. 

OPENING PRAYER                                                                                                                  Joyce McClendon

*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH                           The Apostles’ Creed - UMH 881                  Congregation

*OPENING HYMN                                          Here I Am Lord - UMH 881                         Congregation

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER                                                                                                Normadelle Whittle

THE LORD’S PRAYER                                                                                                              Congregation

*READING OF THE SCRIPTURE                    Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52                            Selma Miller

SONG OF PRAISE                                                                                                                     Music Ministry

OFFERING/OFFERTORY                                                                                                         Pastor Evelyn Austria

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

SONG OF PREPARATION                                                                                                       Music Ministry

SERMON              Hidden But Happening: God Is Still Building His Kingdom                Pastor Evelyn Austria

INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP                                                                                            Pastor Evelyn Austria

*CLOSING SONG                                            I Need You To Survive                                 Congregation            

*DISMISSAL WITH BLESSING                                                                                               Pastor Evelyn Austria

*RECESSIONAL                                                                                                                        Music Ministry

*Stand if able

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Nurture/Outreach Committee is sponsoring a Back to School Supply drive to support Barack Obama Elementary School, grades Pre-k through 5th.   The collection period runs from Sunday, July 19th through Sunday, August 3rd. A drop box has been placed in the church Narthex. All donations are welcomed.

Please join the United Women in Faith for a movie matinee on August 14, 2026 at 5pm featuring “For The Love of Ruth “.

National Night Out will be held on August 4th from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.