October 12, 2025 Bulletin

Called by God "God Calls Samuel" 

*Please stand in body or in spirit. Congregational responses are in bold and preceded by "All"

GATHERING

Welcome and Announcements

Invitation and Sharing of Peace

Leader: Peace be with you. All: And also with you.

Prelude: Give Us Clean Hands - Rejuvenate

Lighting of the Altar Candles

Call to Worship (clergy stuff)

LEADER:      People of God, your God is calling you.
ALL:             Speak, holy God, for we are listening.
LEADER:      People of God, your God is calling you.
ALL:             Speak, holy God, for we are listening.
LEADER:      People of God, your God is calling you.
ALL:             Speak, holy God, for we are listening.

Opening Prayer  (clergy stuff)
All: God who calls,
Open our ears to listen for your voice amid the clamor of our daily lives. Help us to discern your call from among the many distractions that confront us each day, that we might live each day according to your will. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

*Opening Song: Thy Word Is a Lamp (UMH 601)

Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet And a light unto my path
Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet And a light unto my path

1. When I feel afraid and I think I've lost my way Still You're there right beside me
Nothing will I fear as long as  You are near. Please be near me to the end

Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet And a light unto my path
Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet And a light unto my path

2. I will not forget Your love for me, and yet My heart forever is wandering
Jesus be my guide and hold me to Your side, I will love You to the end

Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet And a light unto my path
Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet And a light unto my path

LISTENING

Scripture Reading  1 Samuel 3:1-21

Leader: This is the Word of God for the people of God. All: Thanks be to God.

Message for All Ages

Sermon "God Calls Samuel" - Rev. DV Yost

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RESPONDING

*Sermon Song: Where He Leads Me (UMH 338) 

1. I can hear my Savior calling I can hear my Savior calling
I can hear my Savior calling Take thy cross and follow follow me

Where He leads me I will follow Where He leads me I will follow
Where He leads me I will   follow I'll go with Him with Him all the way

2. I'll go with Him through the garden I'll go with Him through the garden
I'll go with Him through the garden I'll go  with Him with Him all the way

Where He leads me I will follow Where He leads me I will follow
Where He leads me I will follow I'll go with Him with Him all the way

3. I'll go with Him through the judgment I'll go with Him through the judgment
I'll go with Him through the  judgment I'll go with Him with Him all the way

Where He leads me I will follow Where He leads me I will follow
Where He leads me I will follow I'll go with Him with Him all the way

4. He will give me grace and glory He will give me grace and glory
He will give me grace and glory And go with me with me all the way

Where He leads me I will follow Where He leads me I will follow
Where He leads me I will follow I'll go with Him with Him all the way

Prayers of the People

Leader: God of Promise, All: hear our prayer.

The Lord's Prayer
All: 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 trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass 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.

Offertory   - Craig Nickerson,  Organist

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*Offering Response: Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow UMH 94

*Prayer of Dedication (clergy stuff)

All: God of abundance, you shower your gifts upon us, providing more than we need. In gratitude, we offer these, our possessions, our time, and even our very selves to the work of your just and holy reign. Receive them for the sake of Jesus Christ our savior. Amen.

SENDING

*Closing Song: O Jesus, I Have Promised (UMH 396)

1. O Jesus, I have promised to serve Thee to the end;
be Thou forever near me, my Master and my Friend;
I shall not fear the battle if Thou art by my side,
nor wander from the pathway if Thou wilt be my Guide.

2. O let me feel Thee near me, the world is ever near;
I see the sights that dazzle, the tempting sounds I hear;
my foes are ever near me, around me and within;
but, Jesus, draw Thou nearer, and shield my soul from sin.

3. O let me hear Thee speaking in accents clear and still,
above the storms of passion, the murmurs of self-will;
O speak to reassure me, to hasten or control!
O speak, and make me listen, Thou Guardian of my soul!

4. O Jesus, Thou hast promised to all who follow Thee
that where Thou art in glory there shall Thy servant be;
and, Jesus, I have promised to serve Thee to the end;
O give me grace to follow, my Master and my Friend!

*Benediction

Benediction Response

Postlude 

Next Week

Called by God - "God Calls David"
October 19, 2025 , 1 Samuel 16:1-13, Psalm 51:10-14, 

Annoucements

• Trunk or Treat - October 15th 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

This Week at Arnolia

• Tuesday, October 14: 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM Donations accepted at Thrift Store 
• Tuesday, October 14: Noon Pastor's Study
• Tuesday, October 14: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Bible Study 
• Wednesday, October 15: No Rejuvenate Rehearsal
• Wednesday, October 15: 6 - 7:30 PM Trunk or Treat
• Thursday, October 16: 10 AM - 2 PM Thrift Store Open
• Thursday, October 16: 6:15 PM Celebration Ringers Rehearsal & 7:30 PM Chancel Choir Rehearsal
• Friday, October 17: Pastor’s Sabbath - Church Office Closed
• Sunday, October 19: 10 AM Worship Service 
• The Church Office is open Monday through Thursday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.