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On Sunday, March 7, the order of services at the Freedom United Methodist Church was:

Prelude – Janell Reutlinger

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Invocation by Pastor Todd Finley

Moments at the Cross – Shirley Wagner

Call to Worship – Psalm 126 led by Johnnie Sue Olson

Opening Hymn – “Nothing But the Blood of Jesus” led by Debbie Brown

Affirmation of Faith

Gloria Patri

Hymn of Justifying Grace – “O How I Love Jesus”

Offertory Prayer by Pastor Todd

Doxology

Children’s Moment

Special Music – “At the Cross” sung by Jennifer Findley

Holy Scripture – Matthew 5:3-12: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.”

The Morning Message – “God’s Promises/Hope through Faith” – Pastor Todd Finley

Pastoral Prayer

Holy Communion was served by Pastor Todd assisted by Janell Reutlinger

Benediction – Romans 15:13: May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.

Closing Musical Response – “Standing on the Promises”

Postlude – Janell Reutlinger

Please remember those on our prayer list including: the Joel Cox family, the Noruriel family, Russell Reed, Jason Kornele, Tamar Ronnie and Teresa Bowles(Janell’s cousin, medical issue), John Martin (Dixie’s cousin, medical issue), Bob Seivert (medical issue), Becky Hill (medical issue), Payne Louthan (military), nursing home residents, Dale Martin (Debbie Brown’s father), our elected officials and our country (especially in this chaotic time), Don and Reia Lenhart, Isaac Hansen (deployed), Betty Kirkwood, EMT services in northwest Oklahoma (a need for EMTs), Christians worldwide, Bonita Stewart, J.J. Louthan, Rick Wallace (Regina Wilson’s brother, medical issue), Lisa Hughes, and Kinsey Didier. Please keep our first responders – EMTs, firefighters, and law enforcement officers – in your prayers.

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