Sunday, May 23, was the Celebration of Pentecost at the Freedom United Methodist Church. The order of services was:

Prelude – Janell Reutlinger

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There will be a baby shower for Brianna (Louthan) Carver June 5 at 2 p.m. at the Freedom UMC.

Invocation by Pastor Todd Finley

The Lord’s Prayer

Call to Worship – Psalm 100 led by Shirley Wagner

Opening Hymn – “We’ve a Story to Tell the Nations” led by song leader Debbie Brown

Affirmation of Faith

Gloria Patri

Hymn of Justifying Grace “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name”

Offertory Prayer

Presenting our Tithes and Gifts – Usher Arly and Jan Eden

Doxology

Special Music – “All of Me” sung by Jennifer Findley

Holy Scripture Genesis 12:1-3 – The Lord said to Abram, “Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you. I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless ou; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you.”

The Morning Message “Why We Stand with Israel”

Hymn of Invitation “Sweet, Sweet Spirit”

Benediction – Go out into the world, and labor to bring forth new life. Dream dreams, pursue visions and speak of God’s goodness in the words of those who would hear. And may the God who breathed life into creation be your delight. May Christ Jesus give hope to your dreaming, and may the Holy Spirit, your advocate and supporter, set your hearts ablaze with a passion for peace. We go in peace to love and serve the Lord … In the name of Christ. Amen.

Closing Musical Response “This Is the Day”

Please remember those on our prayer list, including Becky Hill (medical issue), Loretta Castor and her family in the loss of Joe Castor, keep in your prayers Jerusalem and the nation of Israel, Stonie Stewart (medical issue), Bailey Dolin (medical issue), Pat Highfill and her son, Rick Thomas (medical issue), Ronnie and Teresa Bowles (Janell’s cousin, medical issue), John Martin (Dixie’s cousin, medical issue), Bob Seivert (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. Please pray for our nation and decisions being made by the leaders of our country.

Services at Freedom UMC are Sunday school/Bible study starting 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.