Sunday Bulletin, 08-03-25

ORDER OF WORSHIP

• ANNOUNCEMENTS
  
  
• CALL TO WORSHIP (Psalm 36:5-9)
  
  
• SONG OF ADORATION
  
  
• PRAYER OF CONFESSION:
  O Father, we are gathered before you, the Maker of Heaven and Earth, whose chosen dwelling place is with the broken and contrite, to confess that we have sinned in thought and word and deed; we have not loved you with all our heart and soul, we have not loved you with all our mind and strength; we have not even loved our neighbor as ourselves. Purge us from selfishness, the fear of man, and the love of praise. In your mercy, deepen our sorrow for the wrong we have done and for the good we have left undone, so that we may hate our sin with a holy hatred. But, please Father, do not leave us in sorrow. With you, O Lord, there is forgiveness. In your mercy, restore the joy of our salvation; so that we may love you with a holy love. Amen.
  
  
• ASSURANCE OF PARDON (John 6:37-40)
  
  
• SING TO THE LORD WITH US
  
  
• PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE & OFFERING
  
  
• FIRM FOUNDATIONS
  
  
• COMMUNION
  
  
• SERMON
  
  
• CLOSING SONG
  
  
• BENEDICTION

ANNOUNCEMENTS 

1. PRAYER AND RELIEF FOR FLOOD VICTIMS IN TEXAS
   The news cycle is ended about the flooding in Texas, but the pain and suffering and sorrow have only just begun. Tragic loss of life has occurred and as a faith community we want to reach out to help. A friend of Matt Jenson's, named Jerry, is a local pastor who has lived all his life in the most hard-hit area. He is daily engaged in bringing relief to those who have lost all their material goods and homes. He is trying to get all the service providers and churches working together out of one spot, this tragedy is so horrific that people are just in shocked response - and so he could use our prayers. He is also collecting Walmart Cards for immediate needs like food and basic items for families living out of gymnasiums. We at FOL are collecting funds so that we can send him as many Walmart cards as possible by Wednesday, August 6. If you would like to contribute, please click on the link HERE.
   
   
2. GRIEF SHARE
   A Grief Share support group is a safe, welcoming place where people understand the difficult emotions of grief. Through this 13-week group, you’ll discover what to expect in the days ahead and what’s “normal” in grief. Since there are no neat, orderly stages of grief, you’ll learn helpful ways of coping with grief, in all its unpredictability—and gain solid support each step of the way. If you would like to participate in this group, please click on the link HERE to register. This group will begin on August 17th at 7-8:30pm at the church offices and will continue weekly for 13 weeks. Carol Sato & Pastor Kim will be facilitating this time together.
   
   
3. PASTORAL PRAYER
   Pastor Kim would love to be able to pray for you. If you have any prayer concerns please let her know by entering your request on this form. You do not need to share your identity - it can be completely confidential if this is your preference. One the primary roles of your pastor, or of any spiritual leader, is to carry you on their heart and to therefore carry you into the presence of God as they pray for you.
   
   
4. TITHES AND OFFERINGS
   You may give online (folcov.org/give) or place your offering in the wooden box to the right of the stage.
   
   

Need Pastoral Care?
Contact Pastor Kim: kim@folcov.org