Forest Park United Methodist Church

08/25/2026

TODAY... day 233 of 2026, we begin anew our quest to grow closer to God and stronger in our faith! Join us as we together consider God's grace through DISICIPLINES Devotional reading 2026!!!

As you arise this new day... we are in Day 233 of our year-long devotional journey!
At some point in this day...
1. Gather your devotional book, a pen, a highlighter, and your candle.
2. Find a peaceful space for your time with God.
3. Gather a cup of tea, a bottle of water, or something refreshing to drink.
4. Remove the other distractions of your life and focus on what is in front of you (you deserve at least 15 minutes a day without a text, notification, or disruption from anyone).
AND... engage in your time with God using today's devotion writing! Make notes in your book or in your separate notebook to share with your devotional partner. God will increase and enthuse you. Get ready... GO!
You are more than welcome to join us by purchased of this unit in the following ways:
- https://www.amazon.com/Upper-Room-Disciplines-2025-Devotions/dp/0835820416
- https://store.upperroom.org/product/the-upper-room-disciplines-2025

08/24/2026

08/24/2026

TODAY... day 232 of 2026, we begin anew our quest to grow closer to God and stronger in our faith! Join us as we together consider God's grace through DISICIPLINES Devotional reading 2026!!!

As you arise this new day... we are in Day 232 of our year-long devotional journey!
At some point in this day...
1. Gather your devotional book, a pen, a highlighter, and your candle.
2. Find a peaceful space for your time with God.
3. Gather a cup of tea, a bottle of water, or something refreshing to drink.
4. Remove the other distractions of your life and focus on what is in front of you (you deserve at least 15 minutes a day without a text, notification, or disruption from anyone).
AND... engage in your time with God using today's devotion writing! Make notes in your book or in your separate notebook to share with your devotional partner. God will increase and enthuse you. Get ready... GO!
You are more than welcome to join us by purchased of this unit in the following ways:
- https://www.amazon.com/Upper-Room-Disciplines-2025-Devotions/dp/0835820416
- https://store.upperroom.org/product/the-upper-room-disciplines-2025

08/23/2026

TELL US :)....
What were your takeaways from today's service & message?

08/23/2026

Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost
August 23, 2026
We thank God for your presence here this morning!
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Prelude
Welcome and Announcements

Call To Worship
Leader: Welcome! It is good to have you here this day.
People: Thank you. We come seeking healing and peace for our spirits.
Leader: God is with us, giving that wondrous healing love to each one.
People: Blessed be God who watches over us.
Leader: Come, let us praise God with thankful hearts.
People: Lord, we come to you in gratitude for all you do for us. AMEN.

Opening Song “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah” 127
Greeting of God’s People (in person and Virtual Church)

Joys and Concerns
Prayer for our Community led by Pastor Benton
(spoken after each matter is lifted, “Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer”, or “God is Good!)
Prayer Hymn: “Trust and Obey (When We Walk with the Lord)” 467

Tithes, Offerings and Offertory Prayer
*Doxology and Presentation of Offering “Praise God from All Blessings Flow” 95

Scripture Reading Psalm 124:1-8 (all of this week’s lectionary readings on back)

Song of Preparation His Eye Is on the Sparrow by musician

Sermon “Holding on Hope” Rev. Dr. Troy Benton, Pastor

*Hymn of Mission “On Eagles’ Wings” #143, UMH

*Benediction

*Postlude

request for members of the congregation are asked to please stand, as you are able.

08/23/2026

Come Join us for our Virtual Worship Service 8.23.2026

VIRTUAL CHURCH available!
Worship Service - 8.23.26

Scriptural Text: Psalm 124, “Holding on to Hope"
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The psalmist and those following God have always, and continue to have many challenges. The biggest challenge remains what it has been forever: HOLDING on to HOPE (FAITH). The palmist provides us the posture, power, and provision of grace needed to hold on to HOPE! SO... we learn and guide our faith lives through the psalmist's example.

We HOLD ON TO HOPE ALWAYS because...
1. God has given us EVIDENCE that God has ALWAYS been on our side v. 1-5)
2. Grace has always been afforded us, always. (v. 6-7)
3. Goodness that overcomes all grief has been given to us (and will always be given to us (v. 8)

Tune in to this important message of God's expectations on us!
Join us... worship, grow, and be encouraged!

08/23/2026

GIVING BY ZELLE NOW AVAILABLE!!!

Zelle allows you to quickly send a donation to Forest Park United Methodist Church through your bank account website and/or app. Look for Zelle in your online banking options. To get started, enroll in Zelle using your email address. To send a donation to Forest Park United Methodist Church, enter our special and secure email address: [email protected] and enter the amount you wish to send. Forest Park United Methodist Church will receive a notification of your donation. Thank you.

08/23/2026

Have a prayer request? We look forward to praying for you!!!

Send us your prayer request, and our congregation will pray for you by name on Sunday, as well as through the week. In addition, Pastor Benton will respond to your prayer request this week with an encouraging note to feed your faith. We are a praying congregation, and we want to pray for you/with you.

Send your prayer requests in the following ways:
1. By email anytime to [email protected].
2. Sending them in the chat area during our livestream during worship
3. By mail at P. O. Box 1632, Forest Park GA 30298.

Thank you!