First Presbyterian Church of Ulysses

We hope you will join us for worship each week. Here is some information that you might like to have about this week’s worship service.

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-16 (p. 1098, Pew Bible) and Matthew 8:5-10 (pp. 885-6, Pew Bible)

Focus Scripture – “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” (Hebrews 11:1)

Message: “The Meaning of Faith”

Theme: We may or may not see the fruits of our faith in our lifetimes. They may be realized in the generations of our children or our children’s children.

Hymns We Will Sing:

*HYMN #307   “God of Grace and God of Glory”         (CWM RHONDDA)

          *HYMN #817   “We Walk by Faith and Not by Sight”     (DUNLAP’S CREEK)

          *HYMN #741          “Guide My Feet”                           (GUIDE MY FEET)

Prayer of the Day: Trustworthy God, you are good to your word, and generations have witnessed your blessings. Make us bold to believe your promises, even when we may not see their fulfillment within our lifetimes. Amen.

We hope you will join us for worship each week. Here is some information that you might like to have about this week’s worship service.

Scripture: Hebrews 9:1-14 (p. 1096, Pew Bible) and Matthew 12:1-6 (p. 890, Pew Bible)

Focus Scripture – “Now even the first covenant had regulations for worship and an earthly sanctuary.” (Hebrews 9:1)

Message: “Earthly and Heavenly Sanctuaries”

Theme: Jesus’ saving work altered the fabric of creation—we are forgiven and redeemed eternally.

Hymns We Will Sing:

HYMN #12   “Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise”         (ST. DENIO)

HYMN #828   “More Love to Thee, O Christ”  (MORE LOVE TO THEE)

 HYMN #516   “For the Bread Which You Have Broken”   (KINGDOM)

Prayer of the Day: Saving Lord, you have been to hell and back on our behalf. Remind us of your unsurpassed love and faithfulness which models the servant life for us, and bids us to follow where you lead. Amen.

We hope you will join us for worship each week. Here is some information that you might like to have about this week’s worship service.

 Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-5:10 (p. 1093, Pew Bible) and Matthew 26:36-40 (p. 908, Pew Bible)

Focus Scripture – “Since, then, we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast to our confession.” (Hebrews 4:14)

Message: “Jesus the Great High Priest”

Theme: Jesus is the great High Priest who serves humanity with humility and self-sacrifice.

Hymns We Will Sing:

HYMN #169         “Dear Lord and Father of Mankind”                  (REST)

HYMN #187          “Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us”       (BRADBURY)

HYMN #438           “Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me”                    (TOPLADY)

Prayer of the Day: Compassionate Lord, You didn’t exalt yourself for your own sake, but sacrificed yourself on our behalf. Make us grateful for your gift and eager to serve the people whom you love. Amen.