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06/10/2026

Welcome and Announcements – June 14, 2026

Prelude

Opening Prayer

Call to Worship ((Based on Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19)
Leader: I love the Lord, because He has heard my voice and my supplications.
People: He has listened to us; therefore we will call upon Him all our lives.
Leader: What shall we return to the Lord for all His goodness to us?
People: We will lift up the cup of salvation and call on the name of the Lord.
Leader: We will fulfill our vows to the Lord in the presence of all His people.
People: We will offer a sacrifice of thanksgiving and praise His holy name.
Leader: Let us worship the Lord in His house!
People: Praise the Lord!
All: Amen.

Hymn “How Firm a Foundation” 275

Scripture Matthew 9:35-10:8 Gladys

Joys and Concerns Please remember, we are sharing the service on Facebook and your requests can be heard by all who listen.

Prayer Hymn “I Need Thee Every Hour” Vs.1 428

Silent Prayer
Pastoral Prayer

The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in Heaven. Hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen

Children’s Message Gladys

Scripture Genisis 18:1-15

Message Pastor Troy

*Song “Same God”

Giving of Tithes & Offerings
Doxology

Prayer of Dedication

Closing Hymn “The Solid Rock” 404

Benediction

Sending Song “Sweet, Sweet Spirit” 252

06/10/2026

Services Today – June 14, 2026
9am – Announcements
Worship Service
Children’s Church
10:15am Sunday School
5pm – All church picnic and Co****le Tournament. Bring a covered dish to share and your own table service. See you at the East Lake Park pavilion.

Birthdays
20 – Steve Allen

THIS WEEK
Tues. June 16 at 6:30pm – Rebekah-Ruth Circle Mtg. at the church

Wed. June 17 at 11:30am & 6:30pm - Bible Study

Thurs. June 18 at 11:30am – Third Thursday Senior Adult Luncheon

June 19 at 5pm – Youth Event at the Sherer’s for 7th-12th grades. See Kolaya or Linda for more information.

Volunteers June 21, 2026
Greeters: Jeanie
Liturgist: Mary Beth
Children’s Message: Kolaya
Acolytes: Rileigh & Charleigh

COMING UP
Sat. June 27 at 6pm – Concert by Steps to Glory and Red Bird Team send off.

Mon. June 22 at 11:30am-5:30pm – Red Cross Bloodmobile at the High Rise Community Rm.

Sun. June 28 – Cory Williamson will be serving in the pulpit.

Don’t forget the Baby Bottles for the Choices Pregnancy and Health Center. Please return them Father’s Day, June 21. (Please make checks payable to Otterbein)

MISSIONS PROJECTS
2nd Quarter 2026, 2nd Quarter, Apr.-June – Kenneth & Delight Hopson, serving in Uganda, Cory & Angie Williamson serving in Peru

06/05/2026

Welcome and Announcements – June 7, 2026

Prelude
Communion is being served today. For those on Facebook we invite you to participate by having bread or a cracker and juice ready to partake when the rest of the church does.

Opening Prayer

Call to Worship (Based on Psalm 33:1-12)
Leader: Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous!
People: Praise from the upright is beautiful before God.
Leader: Sing to the Lord a new song; make melody with joyful praise!
People: For the word of the Lord is right, and all His work is done in faithfulness.
Leader: The Lord loves righteousness and justice.
People: The earth is full of the steadfast love of the Lord.
Leader: Happy is the people whose God is the Lord!
People: Blessed are the people He has chosen as His own.
All: Amen.

Opening Hymn “How Great Thou Art” 4

Scripture Reading Matt. 9:9-13, 18-26 Kathy

Sharing of Joys and Concerns Please remember, we are sharing the service on Facebook and your requests can be heard by all who listen.

Prayer Hymn “Where He Leads Me” vs. 3 373

Silent Prayer

Pastoral Prayer

The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in Heaven. Hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen

Children’s Message Debbie
No Children’s church today

Scripture Genesis 12:1-9

Sermon “God Still Calls” Pastor Troy

Celebration of Holy Communion
(Communion is offered to all believers. The Sacrament of Holy Communion offers us a time of self-examination, personal prayer and meditation.)

Giving of Tithes & Offerings
Doxology, Prayer of Dedication

Closing Hymn “Trust and Obey” 349

*Benediction

Parting Hymn “Sweet, Sweet Spirit” 234

06/05/2026

Services Today – June 7, 2026
9:00am – Announcements
- Morning Worship Service
No Children’s Church today. There are children’s activity pages and pencils in a basket at the west entrance table.
10:15am - Sunday school

Birthdays
9 – Vickie Lockhart
10 – Dori Entrican-Allen
12 – Kevin Trine, Joel Horne

SERVICES & EVENTS THIS WEEK
Tues June 9 at 6:30pm – Trustees Mtg.
7:00pm – Ad Council Mtg.

Wed. June 10 at 11:30am & 6:30pm – Bible Studies
4:30pm – VBS Mtg. at the First Methodist Church
5:30pm – Red Bird Mission Team Mtg.

Looking Ahead – June 14, 2026
Greeters: Allen & Donna
Liturgist: Gladys
Children’s Message: Gladys
Acolytes: Cullen & Asher

Sun. June 14 at 5pm – All church picnic and Co****le Tournament. Bring a covered dish to share and your own table service.

Tues. June 16 at 6:30pm – Rebekah-Ruth Circle Mtg. at the church

Thurs. June 18 at 11:30am – Third Thursday Senior Adult Luncheon

June 19-20 beginning at 5pm – Youth Overnighter at the Sherer’s. See Kolaya or Linda for more information.

Don’t forget the Baby Bottles for the Choices Pregnancy and Health Center’s Please return them Father’s Day, June 21. (Please make checks payable to Otterbein)

Otterbein will be providing food for the Blood Drive on June 22. We need to provide 3 dozen sandwiches in baggies and 5 dozen cookies with 2 per bag. See Velda if you can help. Take them to the Community Room at the High Rise.

05/29/2026

Welcome and Announcements - May 31, 2026

Prelude

Opening Prayer

Call to Worship (Based on Psalm 8)
Leader: O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is Your name in all the earth!
People: Your glory shines above the heavens.
Leader: When we consider the work of Your hands,
People: We stand in awe of Your greatness and love.
Leader: You created the heavens and crowned humanity with honor.
People: Yet You still call us by name and draw near to us.
Leader: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,
People: We gather to worship the One eternal God.
Leader: Let all the earth proclaim His majesty!
People: We will worship the Lord with wonder and praise. Amen.

Hymn “Holy, Holy, Holy” 262

Scripture 2 Corinthians 13:11-13 Dan

Joys and Concerns Please remember, we are sharing the service on Facebook and your requests can be heard by all who listen.

Prayer Hymn “Take Time to Be Holy” vs.3 441

Silent Prayer
Pastoral Prayer

The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in Heaven. Hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen

Children’s Message Susan Stafford

Scripture Matthew 28:16-20

Message Pastor Troy

Song “Revelation Song”

Giving of Tithes & Offerings

Doxology

Prayer of Dedication

Closing Hymn “Be Thou My Vision” 382

Benediction

Sending Song “Sweet, Sweet Spirit” 252

Those serving today:
Greeters: Wayne & Sue
Acolytes: Kade & Atticus

05/29/2026

Services Today – May 31, 2026
9am – Announcements
Worship Service
Children’s Church
10:15am Sunday School

Birthdays
June 5 – Roger Faulk
6 – Connie Burgess, Charleigh Cook

Anniversaries
31 – Kevin & Lucy Trine
31 – Lorrie & Wyatt Hughes

THIS WEEK
Wed. June 3 at 11:30am & 6:30pm - Bible Study

Sat. June 6 at 8am – Men’s Breakfast at Main Street Café

Volunteers June 7, 2026
Greeters: Mary Lou
Liturgist: Kathy
Children’s Message:
Acolytes: Brooklyn & Conley

COMING UP
Tues. June 9 at 6:30pm – Trustees Mtg.
7pm – Ad Council Mtg.

Wed. June 10 at 5:30pm – Red Bird Mission Team Mtg.
4:30pm - VBS Mtg. at the First Methodist Church

Sun. June 14 at 5pm – All church picnic and Co****le Tournament. Bring a covered dish to share and your own table service.

Save the dates – July 12-16 – Vacation Bible School at the First Methodist Church

Otterbein will be providing food for the Blood Drive on June 22. We need to take 3 dozen sandwiches in baggies and 5 dozen cookies with 2 per bag. See Velda if you can help. Take them to the Community Room at the High Rise.

05/21/2026

Welcome and Announcements – May 24, 2026

Prelude

Opening Prayer

Call to Worship (Based on Psalm 104:24-34, 35b)
Leader: How many are Your works, O Lord! In wisdom You made them all.
People: The earth is full of Your creatures and filled with Your glory.
Leader: When You send forth Your Spirit, life begins anew.
People: You renew the face of the earth.
Leader: The breath of God still moves among His people.
People: The fire of God still burns within His church.
Leader: Come, Holy Spirit, come with power and grace.
People: Fill our hearts with wonder, courage, and praise.
Leader: Let all creation sing to the Lord!
People: We will rejoice in the Lord as long as we live. Amen.

Hymn “Come Thou Almighty King” 267

Scripture 1 Corinthians 12:3-13 Ken

Joys and Concerns Please remember, we are sharing the service on Facebook and your requests can be heard by all who listen.

Prayer Hymn “Breathe on Me Breath of God” 259

Silent Prayer The altar of the Lord is available to any and all who feel led to come forward at any time during the worship service or afterward. (If you wish to have the pastor pray with you, remain standing. If you wish to have private prayer, kneel.)

Pastoral Prayer

The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in Heaven. Hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen

Children’s Message Kolaya

Scripture Acts 2:1-21

Message Pastor Troy

Song “Holy Spirit”

Giving of Tithes & Offerings

Doxology

Prayer of Dedication

Closing Hymn “Send the Light” 307

Benediction

Sending Song “Crown Him with Many Crowns” 234

05/21/2026

Services Today – May 24, 2026
9am – Announcements
Worship Service
Children’s Church
10:15am Sunday School

Those serving today:
Greeters: Harry & Gladys
Acolytes: Becca & Leah

Birthday’s
29 – Velda Vice, Alyssa Woodyard

THIS WEEK
Mon. May 25 – Memorial Day

Tues. May 26 at 6:30pm – Rebekah-Ruth Circle Mtg. at the church. All ladies are invited to attend.(Postponed from last week.)

Wed. May 27 at 11:30am - Bible Study
No 6:30pm Bible Study

Volunteers May 31, 2026
Greeters: Wayne & Sue
Liturgist: Dan
Children’s Message: Susan S.
Acolytes: Kade & Atticus

COMING UP
Sat. June 6 at 8am – Men’s Breakfast at Main Street Café

Tues. June 9 at 6:30pm – Trustees Mtg.
7pm – Ad Council Mtg.

Sun. June 14 at 5pm – All church picnic and Co****le Tournament

Save the dates – July 12-16 – Vacation Bible School at the First Methodist Church

MISSIONS PROJECTS
2nd Quarter 2026, 2nd Quarter, Apr.-June – Kenneth & Delight Hopson, serving in Uganda, Cory & Angie Williamson serving in Peru
You may also give to these quarterly missions if you’d like. Please make a notation on your check or on the outside of an envelope where or who your donation is for.

RED BIRD MISSION TEAM UPDATES
This year’s Mission trip dates are June 28-July 3, 2026.
Fundraiser events:
--DROP A DIME for the Red Bird Team at the west foyer entrance.
--Beef sticks are available on the Red Bird table. 1 for $1.50 or 2 for $3. Change is available in the can.
Saturday June 27 at 6pm – Concert by Steps to Glory and Red Bird Team send off.
--Donations envelopes also available on the Red Bird table.
***If you’d like to donate to the Red Bird Mission Workcamp, make your check payable to Otterbein Church of Paris with a notation that it’s to go to the Red Bird Mission Team

05/18/2026

The Rebekah-Ruth Circle meeting has been rescheduled for next Tuesday May 26 at 6:30pm

05/15/2026

Welcome and Announcements – May 17, 2026
Order of Worship

Prelude

Opening Prayer

Call to Worship (Based on Psalm 68:1–10, 32–35)
Leader: Let God rise up, let His enemies be scattered;
People: Let those who hate Him flee before Him.
Leader: But let the righteous be joyful; let them exult before God;
People: Let them be jubilant with joy!
Leader: Sing to God, sing praises to His name; lift up a song to Him—
People: His name is the Lord—be exultant before Him!
Leader: Father of orphans and protector of widows is God in His holy habitation.
People: God gives the desolate a home to live in; He leads out the prisoners to prosperity.
Leader: O God, when You went out before Your people,
People: The earth quaked, the heavens poured down rain at Your presence.
Leader: Rain in abundance, O God, You showered abroad;
People: You restored Your heritage when it languished.
Leader: Sing to God, O kingdoms of the earth;
People: Sing praises to the Lord!
Leader: Awesome is God in His sanctuary;
People: The God of Israel gives power and strength to His people.
All: We are one in the Risen Christ, and we rejoice in His power. Amen.

Hymn “Sweet Hour of Prayer” 433

Scripture Acts 16:6-14 Kent

Joys and Concerns Please remember, we are sharing the service on Facebook and your requests can be heard by all who listen.

Prayer Hymn “Spirit of the Living God” 247

Silent Prayer
Pastoral Prayer

The Lord’s Prayer

Children’s Message Debbie

Scripture John 17:1-11

Message “Praying Between Ascension and Pentecost” Pastor Troy

Song “Living Hope”

Giving of Tithes & Offerings

Prayer of Dedication

Closing Hymn “Revive Us Again” 295

Benediction

Sending Song “Crown Him with Many Crowns” 234

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Paris, IL
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