Forest Park United Methodist Church

06/09/2026

TODAY... day 156 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 156 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

06/08/2026

TODAY... day 155 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 155 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

06/07/2026

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

06/07/2026

GIVING BY ZELLE NOW AVAILABLE!!!

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06/07/2026

Scripture Focus for 6.7.26 (Second Sunday after Pentecost):
Scripture: Matthew Genesis 12:1-9
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%2012%3A1-9&version=NIV

Therefore I want you to know that no one who is speaking by the Spirit of God says, “Jesus be cursed,” and no one can say, “Jesus is Lord,” except by the Holy Spirit. There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them. There are different kinds of service, but the same ...

06/07/2026

Here is this week's order of worship (6.7.26):

Second Sunday after Pentecost
June 7, 2026
We thank God for your presence here this morning!
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Prelude
Welcome and Announcements

*Opening Prayer (in unison)
Redeeming Sustainer, visit your people and pour out your strength and courage upon us,
that we may hurry to make you welcome not only in our concern for others,
but by serving them generously and faithfully in your name. Amen.

Opening Song “O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing!” 57
Greeting of God’s People (in person and Virtual Church)

The Celebration of the Sacrament of Holy Communion 13
Joys and Concerns
(spoken after each matter is lifted, “Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer”, or “God is Good!)
Prayer Hymn: “Where He Leads Me!” 338

Tithes, Offerings and Offertory Prayer

*Doxology and Presentation of Offerings “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow” 95

Scripture Reading Romans 4:13-25 (all of this week’s lectionary readings on back)

Song of Preparation “Be Thou My Vision” UMH #451

Sermon Identity Yourself Rev. Troy Benton, Pastor

*Hymn of Mission “Through It All” 507

*Benediction

*Postlude

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

06/07/2026

VIRTUAL CHURCH available!
Worship Service - 6.7.26
Scriptural Text: Genesis 12:1-9, “Identify Yourself”
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KeyPoints from Sermon:

God, only sees his children to somewhere BETTER (WHOA)!:
• IDENTIFY YOURSELF AS…

1. A Great “NATION”: (full, complete, unquestioned: (v. ____)
2. A Blessed CHILD OF GOD ( ): (v. _____)
3. One with A GREAT NAME to Self-Esteem: ( ): (v. ______)
4. A Disciple Who WILL BLESS OTHERS ( ): (v. ______)
5. A Disciple of RECIPROCITY!
6. One/Disciples who will stand for JUSTICE ( ): (v. _____)
7. A Disciple of Kingdom Investing ( ): (v. _______)

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

06/07/2026

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!