Clinton United Methodist Church – Sunday June 28, 2026 9:00AM
Prelude – “They’ll Know We Are Christians by Our Love” – Anita, piano
Watchword – “My heart trusts in God’s unfailing love, even when the way feels long.” (inspired by Psalm 13)
Call to Worship
Leader: When the days feel long and the answers feel far away, God’s love remains near.
People: When our souls whisper, “How long?” God whispers back, “I am with you.”
Leader: God who started the work is God who carries it forward.
All: Let us worship with trust, with gratitude, and with expectation.
Hymn – UMH # 103 – “Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise”, vss. 1,3,4 with “He Who Began a Good Work in You”
Children’s Moment and Mission Change Offering – “Amen!”
Holy and gracious God, You have called us into partnership in the gospel, to share in Your work and to join one another in the life of grace. Teach us to welcome those You send, to receive one another as we would receive Christ, and to offer even a cup of cold water as a sign of Your love. Strengthen our fellowship, deepen our compassion, and carry forward the good work You have begun in us. In Jesus name we pray. Amen.
Old Testament Reading: Psalm 13
*Statement of Faith – UMH # 881
*“Glory Be to the Father” – UMH # 71
*New Testament Reading: Philippians 1:2–11, Matthew 10:40–42
Message: “God Isn’t Finished Yet”
Reception of new members: Bruce and Karla Martins
Hymn: UMH #557 – “Blest Be the Tie that Binds” w/ “Bind Us Together”
Pastoral Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer
Blessing of Tithe and Offering – And if you’re not sure you have anything to offer, begin with the simple act — even a cup of cold water — and trust that God will multiply it. (Inspired by Matthew 10:42)
Offertory – “Make It Well” – Mark Woods, solo with Edd Powers
*Doxology
Closing Song – UMH #549 – “Where Charity and Love Prevail”, choir vss. 1-2, all vss. 3-5
*Benediction
*Sending Song – “Make Us One”
ON THE CALENDAR
Wednesday June 24
12P Facebook Live Devotional
Saturday June 27
5P Worship
Sunday June 28
9AM Worship
Coffee Hour
Tuesday June 30
9:30A Elizabeth Bible Study
Wednesday July 1
12P Facebook Live Devotional
5:30P VBS
Thursday July 2–Secretary out of office
5:30P VBS
Friday July 3
Office Closed
Saturday July 4
No 5PM Worship
Sunday July 5
10:00AM–CAMA Joint Community Worship On the Square
Monday July 6–Secretary out of the office
6P Outreach Special Meeting
Tuesday July 7
9:30A Elizabeth Bible Study
Wednesday July 8
6:30P Trustees
Saturday July 11
5P Worship