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On Sunday, Feb. 2, the order of services at the Freedom United Methodist Church was:

Prelude by Janell Reutlinger

Thank you to everyone who came to the Pancake Supper on Saturday evening, Feb. 1. We had very nice attendance.

Invocation by Pastor Todd

Call to Worship: Psalm 148 led by Debbie Brown

Opening Hymn: “I Am Thine, O Lord”

Affirmation of Faith

Gloria Patri

Hymn of Justifying Grace: “In The Garden”

Offertory – Janell Reutlinger

Ushers – Arly and Jan Eden

Doxology

Offertory Prayer

Special Music – A medley of songs were sung by Blessed Assurance

Holy Scripture: Mark 6:22-24 – When the daughter of Herodias came in and danced, she pleased Herod and his dinner guests. The king said to the girl, “Ask me for anything you want, and I’ll give it to you.” And he promised her with an oath, “Whatever you ask I will give you, up to half my kingdom.” She went out and said to her mother, “What shall I ask for?” “The head of John the Baptist,” she answered.

Morning Message: “Standing on His Word” – Pastor Todd

Pastor Todd served Holy Communion assisted by Jan Eden

Benediction – Pastor Todd

Closing Musical Response: “Majesty, Worship His Majesty”

Postlude – Janell Reutlinger

Please remember those on our prayer list including: Becky Hill (medical issue), Sherry Ward (Janell’s niece) medical issue, Erica Wiles family, Regina Wilson and her family in the loss of her father (Don Wallace), Travis Boham (recovery), Kerrie Covalt (recovery), Kameron Wilson’s mother (medical issue), Chris McComb (medical issue), Chad Green (medical issue), Brenda Gordon (medical issue), Pat Headlee (medical issue), Kevin Arnett (medical issue), Islia Barnes, President Trump, our elected officials, our country, Don and Reia Lenhart, Leonard Northcutt, Janelle Agosti (Rose Burnham’s granddaughter), Jake Hughes (deployed), Isaac Hansen (deployed), Betty Kirkwood, EMT services in northwest Oklahoma (a need for EMTs), Christians worldwide, Bonita Stewart, J.J. Louthan, Terry Martin (Debbie Brown’s brother), Dale Martin (Debbie Brown’s father), Rick Wallace (Regina Wilson’s brother; medical issue), Lisa Hughes, and Kinsey Didier. Please keep our first responders – EMTs, firefighters, and law enforcement – in your prayers.

Services at Freedom UMC – Sunday school/Bible study starts at 10 a.m. Sunday service is at 11 a.m. Everyone is welcome. Please join us as we worship the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.