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: Psalm 40:1-10 (p. 502-3, Pew Bible)

Focus Scripture – “He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God.” (Psalm 40:3a)

Message: “A New Song”

Theme: Faith is a delicate practice of awareness and the interpretation of our life’s experiences. The psalmist sees and acknowledges what God has done, and recognizes God’s faithfulness. God’s abundant love helps the psalmist grow in faith.

Hymns We Will Sing:

HYMN #451   “Open My Eyes, That I May See”       (OPEN MY EYES)

HYMN #353     “My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less”        (SOLID ROCK)

HYMN #611   “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee”               (HYMN TO JOY)

Prayer of the Day: Abundant God, You have been forever faithful to your children. Draw forth our praise and gratitude for all that we have received in your name.  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: Psalm 27 (p. 493, Pew Bible)

Focus Scripture – “The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?” (Psalm 27:1)

Message: “My Light and My Salvation”

Theme: The psalmist, David, is struggling. His enemies are closing in, and he seeks shelter from God. Despite his challenges, David trusts in a God of light, protection, and faithfulness.

Hymns We Will Sing:

HYMN #661   “Why Should I Feel Discouraged?”         (SPARROW)

HYMN #465     “What a Friend We Have in Jesus”            (CONVERSE)

HYMN #519     “You Are My Strength When I Am Weak”  (JERNIGAN)

Prayer of the Day: Gracious Lord, You bid us to put all our trust in you. Give us faith in your unfailing strength and light, even when we feel surrounded by darkness. 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: Psalm 69:1-16 (p. 520, Pew Bible)

Focus Scripture – “I sink in deep mire, where there is no foothold; I have come into deep waters, and the flood sweeps over me.” (Psalm 69:2)

Message: “When the Floods Rise”

Theme: Learning to be patient for God’s answer to prayer can be difficult. But the psalmist knows that their persistence can pay off, even when despair threatens to derail them.

Hymns We Will Sing:
HYMN #834 “Precious Lord, Take My Hand” (PRECIOUS LORD)
HYMN #462 “I Love to Tell the Story” (HANKEY)
HYMN #835 “Just a Closer Walk with Thee” (CLOSER WALK)

Prayer of the Day: Steadfast God, When despair overwhelms us, you are always there. Keep our heads above water and our feet from sinking into the mire, so that we might learn to sing your praises once again. Amen.