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: Mark 5:21-43 (p. 917, Pew Bible)

Focus Scripture – But overhearing what they said, Jesus said to the leader of the synagogue, “Do not fear, only believe.” (Mark 5:36)

Message: Jesus Heals and Restores Lives

Theme: Jesus’ healings did not discriminate; he came for all.

Hymns We Will Sing:

• HYMN #450                     “Be Thou My Vision”                             (SLANE)
• HYMN #246                      “Christ Is Alive!”                                   (TRURO)
• HYMN #298      “Lord, You Give the Great Commission”        (ABBOT’S LEIGH)

Prayer of the Day: Holy Lord, Your grace knows no partiality nor distinction between people. Lead us also to serve whomever and wherever we are needed, for the sake of Jesus our healer. 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: Mark 5:1-20 (pp. 916-17, Pew Bible)

Focus Scripture – As he was getting into the boat, the man who had been possessed by demons begged him that he might be with him. But Jesus refused, and said to him, “Go home to your friends, and tell them how much the Lord has done for you, and what mercy he has shown you. (Mark 5:18-19)

Message: Tell What the Lord Has Done for You

Theme: Jesus’ ministry was often met with fear and resistance.

Hymns We Will Sing:

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

*HYMN #462          “I Love to Tell the Story”                 (HANKEY)

*HYMN #526 “Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ”    (LINSTEAD)

Prayer of the Day: O Lord, Your power is greater than evil. Shake us from complacent acceptance of all that doesn’t work in our world, and visit us with your mighty healing spirit, in the name of Jesus Christ. 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: Mark 4:1-34 (p. 915-6, Pew Bible)

Focus Scripture – With many such parables he spoke the word to them, as they were able to hear it; he did not speak to them except in parables, but he explained everything in private to his disciples. (Mark 4:33-34)

Message: “Jesus Meets Us Where We Are”

Theme: Jesus’ Parables

Hymns We Will Sing:

• HYMN #23  “God, You Spin the Whirling Planets”     (PLEADING SAVIOR)
• HYMN #463     “How Firm a Foundation”                 (FOUNDATION)
• HYMN #22        “God of the Sparrow”                      (ROEDER)

Prayer of the Day: O Lord, your word is indeed life to us. May we receive it with joy, unencumbered by the concerns of our lives, caring only to hear your invitation of grace: abundant life in your service. Amen.