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On Sunday, June 27, the order of services at Freedom United Methodist Church was:

Prelude – Janell Reutlinger

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VBS is scheduled for Aug. 3, 4 and 5 – 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. – age 4 through sixth grade

Invocation by Pastor Todd Finley

Call to Worship – Psalm 139 led by Debbie Brown

Opening Hymn – “I’ll Fly Away” led by song leader Debbie Brown

Affirmation of Faith

Gloria Patri

Hymn of Justifying Grace – “Are Ye Able”

Offertory Prayer

Presenting our Tithes and Gifts – Usher Arly Eden

Doxology

Children’s Moments – Pastor Todd Finley

Special Music – Jennifer Finley sang “Champion of Love”

Holy Scripture Proverbs 6:16-19: There are six things the Lord hates, seven that are detestable to Him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are quick to rush into evil, a false witness who pours out lies and a person who stirs up conflict in the community.

The Morning Message “What God Hates” – Pastor Todd

Benediction – Numbers 6:22-26 The Lord said to Moses, “Tell Aaron and his sons, ‘This is how you are to bless the Israelites. Say to them; “The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn His face toward you and give you peace.” Amen.

Closing Musical Response “When We All Get to Heaven (refrain only)”

Please remember those on our prayer list including: Johnnie Sue Olson (medical issue), people effected by the condo collapse in Florida, Geri Lynn (Shona’s cousin), Ann Prather (medical issue), Vaughn Rader (medical issue) and his wife Kim, Michael Dulaney (medical issue), Denise and Mansour Valli (medical issues), Becky Hill (medical issue), keep in your prayers – Jerusalem and the nation of Israel, 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), 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, 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.