šŸŽ„VIRTUAL WORSHIP ONLY šŸŽ„ Order of Worship for August 30, 2026: The Marks of a Methodist are the Marks of a True Christian

Call to Worship - Those of you joining us from home are invited to light a candle to welcome the presence of the Holy Spirit

Let the Day Begin - El Dorado

Welcome - El Dorado

Oh, How I Love Jesus - El Dorado

Passing of the Peace: Through the act of passing the peace of Christ, we offer our sincere desire to love our neighbor.
You are invited to greet one another in the live stream chat on Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook. 

UNITED WOMEN IN FAITH

Our UWF Chapterā€™s next meeting will be Sunday, August 23 immediately following worship. The meeting will be hybrid, so all are invited to attend!

Know Your Rights:

You have constitutional rights:

ā€¢ DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR if an immigration agent is knocking on the door.

ā€¢ DO NOT ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS from an immigration agent if they try to talk to you. You have the right to remain silent.

ā€¢ DO NOT SIGN ANYTHING without first speaking to a lawyer. You have the right to speak with a lawyer.

ā€¢ If you are outside of your home, ask the agent if you are free to leave and if they say yes, leave calmly.

ā€¢ GIVE THIS CARD TO THE AGENT. If you are inside of your home, show the card through the window or slide it under the door.

I do not wish to speak with you, answer your questions, or sign or hand you any documents based on my 5th Amendment rights under the United States Constitution.

I do not give you permission to enter my home based on my 4th Amendment rights under the United States Constitution unless you have a warrant to enter, signed by a judge or magistrate with my name on it that you slide under the door.

I do not give you permission to search any of my belongings based on my 4th Amendment rights.

I choose to exercise my constitutional rights.

These cards are available to citizens and noncitizens alike.

CALL TO PRAYER: Not in a Hurry- El Dorado

Joys and Concerns: Prayers of the People We believe that the best way to bear our burdens is to share them with one another. You welcome to share your joys and concerns so that our community can hold these things in our hearts as we lift them to God together. 

You are invited to share your prayers in the Facebook Live Chat, or on the YouTube Live chat.

Wesley: The Marks of a Methodist, P. 16-18

16. Lastly. As he has time, he "does good unto all men;" unto neighbours and strangers, friends and enemies: And that in every possible kind; not only to their bodies, by "feeding the hungry, clothing the naked, visiting those that are sick or in prison;" but much more does he labour to do good to their souls, as of the ability which God giveth; to awaken those that sleep in death; to bring those who are awakened to the atoning blood, that, "being justified by faith, they may have peace with God;" and to provoke those who have peace with God to abound more in love and in good works. And he is willing to "spend and be spent herein," even "to be offered up on the sacrifice and service of their faith," so they may "all come unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ."

   17. These are the principles and practices of our sect; these are the marks of a true Methodist. By these alone do those who are in derision so called, desire to be distinguished from other men. If any man say, "Why, these are only the common fundamental principles of Christianity!" thou hast said; so I mean; this is the very truth; I know they are no other; and I would to God both thou and all men knew, that I, and all who follow my judgment, do vehemently refuse to be distinguished from other men, by any but the common principles of Christianity, -- the plain, old Christianity that I teach, renouncing and detesting all other marks of distinction. And whosoever is what I preach, (let him be called what he will, for names change not the nature of things,) he is a Christian, not in name only, but in heart and in life. He is inwardly and outwardly conformed to the will of God, as revealed in the written word. He thinks, speaks, and lives, according to the method laid down in the revelation of Jesus Christ. His soul is renewed after the image of God, in righteousness and in all true holiness. And having the mind that was in Christ, he so walks as Christ also walked.

   18. By these marks, by these fruits of a living faith, do we labour to distinguish ourselves from the unbelieving world from all those whose minds or lives are not according to the Gospel of Christ. But from real Christians, of whatsoever denomination they be, we earnestly desire not to be distinguished at all, not from any who sincerely follow after what they know they have not yet attained. No: "Whosoever doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother." And I beseech you, brethren, by the mercies of God, that we be in no wise divided among ourselves. Is thy heart right, as my heart is with thine? I ask no farther question. If it be, give me thy hand. For opinions, or terms, let us not destroy the work of God. Dost thou love and serve God? It is enough. I give thee the right hand of fellowship. If there be any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies; let us strive together for the faith of the Gospel; walking worthy of the vocation wherewith we are called; with all lowliness and meekness, with long-suffering, forbearing one another in love, endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace; remembering, there is one body, and one Spirit, even as we are called with one hope of our calling; "one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all."

New Testament Lesson: Romans 12:9-21, NRSV
Let love be genuine; hate what is evil; hold fast to what is good; love one another with mutual affection; outdo one another in showing honor. Do not lag in zeal; be ardent in spirit; serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope; be patient in affliction; persevere in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints; pursue hospitality to strangers.

Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep. Live in harmony with one another; do not be arrogant, but associate with the lowly; do not claim to be wiser than you are. Do not repay anyone evil for evil, but take thought for what is noble in the sight of all. If it is possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave room for the wrath of God, for it is written, ā€œVengeance is mine; I will repay, says the Lord.ā€ Instead, ā€œif your enemies are hungry, feed them; if they are thirsty, give them something to drink, for by doing this you will heap burning coals on their heads.ā€ Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

One: This is the word of God for us, the People of God.
All: Thanks be to God!

SERMON: The Marks of a Methodist are the Marks of a True Christian - Rev. Dr. Mandy McDow
WESLEY COVENANT PRAYER

ā€œI am no longer my own, but thine.
Put me to what thou wilt, rank me with whom thou wilt.
Put me to doing, put me to suffering.
Let me be employed by thee or laid aside for thee,
exalted for thee or brought low for thee.
Let me be full, let me be empty.
Let me have all things, let me have nothing.
I freely and heartily yield all things
to thy pleasure and disposal.
And now, O glorious and blessed God,
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,
thou art mine, and I am thine. So be it.
And the covenant which I have made on earth,
let it be ratified in heaven. Amen.ā€

HOLY COMMUNION

Invitation to the Table: As we understand the Body of Christ to be inclusive, we understand Godā€™s table of grace and fellowship can extend into our homes. As youā€™re able, bring your own elements to this time.
Bread, Juice, Coffee, Muffinsā€¦ the Body of Christ is comprised of wonder and mystery. Today, we celebrate that God can reach us where we are, even if we are not together.

The Great Mystery of our Faith | El Gran Misterio de Nuestra Fe
All: Christ has died. | Todos: Cristo ha muerto.
Christ is risen.  | Cristo ha resucitado.
Christ will come again. | Cristo volverĆ”.

The Lordā€™s Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, 
thy kingdom come, thy will be done, 
on earth as it is in heaven. 

Give us this day our daily bread. 
And forgive us our trespasses, 
as we forgive those who trespass against us. 

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. 

For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, 
for ever and ever. Amen.

Padre Nuestro

Padre Nuestro, que estƔs en el cielo, santificado sea tu nombre;
venga a nosotros tu reino; hƔgase tu voluntad, en la tierra como en el cielo.

Danos hoy nuestro pan de cada dĆ­a;
perdona nuestras ofensas,como tambiƩn nosotros perdonamos a los que nos ofenden;
no nos dejes caer en la tentaciĆ³n, y lĆ­branos del mal. AmĆ©n.

CLOSING: Ring the Bells!- El Dorado
Benediction

And remember:
God is with you | Dios estĆ” contigo,
God is for you | Dios estĆ” a tu favor;
God refuses to be God without you | Dios se niega a ser Dios sin ti.
And may all of Godā€™s people say: Amen! | Y que todo el pueblo de Dios diga: Ā”AmĆ©n!

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