Author: Church Secretary

ANNOUNCEMENTS
WELCOME: Welcome to this service of worship at Bainbridge First Methodist Church. Please be sure to sign the attendance pads or register with the QR code on the front of the Order of Worship so we can keep a record of your attendance.
PARENTS’ BREAK ROOM: Our Welcome Space has a Parents’ Break Room for you and your little one if you need to take a “break” during Sunday Worship Service.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPER: Our next Wednesday Night Supper will be on February 4, 2026, at 5:45 pm with Grow Groups to follow. Please RSVP no later than Tuesday at 5:00 pm via the app or by calling the church office. MENU: Tacos, Nachos & Cheese, Beans, Salad, Dessert, and Drink. If you need dinner delivered, please let the office know. Drive-Through takeouts begin at 5:15 pm.
UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS:
Sunday, Feb. 1 Snack Supper and Sunday Night Alive 5:00 pm
Tuesday, Feb. 3 Food Bank Crew 9:00 am
Wednesday, Feb. 4 Keenagers 12:00 pm
Staff Meeting 1:30 pm
Wednesday Night Supper 5:45 pm
Grow Groups 6:30 pm
KEENAGERS: Join us January 7, 2026 for the first Keenagers of the New Year! Our speaker will be Chris Beam of Samaritan Counseling Center. Our menu is: Jambalaya, Greens, Pear Salad, Cornbread, Dessert and Drink.
DIRECTORY: Lauren Turner will be taking pictures after service today for the Spring Directory. Please let her know if you’d like an updated photo of your family.
New Sunday School class: Coming January 11, 2026! This will be a class for our many 20- and 30-year-olds, singles and marrieds, led by Dr. Charles Walker in the Sunday School Building.

Questions about our church, Try “Coffee with the rev”: Rev. Lehman invites you to join him
in the Welcome Room on Sunday Mornings from 9:30—10:00 am for coffee.
He plans to use this time to meet with you or answer any questions you might have about our church.

Members who minister
Ushers: Wendell Hall, Nathan Hardin, Paul Johnson and Jason Murray
Greeters: Deborah Higdon and Beth Yarbrough
Lay Liturgist: Elizabeth Simmons Acolyte: Adella Kirbo
Video Technician: Philip Moore Flowers: Flower Committee
Organist: Douglas West, MD Pianist: Sheila Lane
Video Disclaimer: This service is being live streamed on YouTube. Your image may appear in certain views of the video. The video will be available for replay on our YouTube channel. See contact the church of Office if you have any questions regarding this.
https://www.youtube.com/@bainbridgefirst4146
Hearing Assistive Devices: are available on the back table or ask an usher for help.
Bulletin Baskets: are found at the back of the Sanctuary to collect your discarded bulletins.

Senior Pastor: Rev. Nate Lehman
Children’s Director: Patty Hamilton Youth Director: Lisa Enfinger

www.bainbridgefirstmethodist.com
Phone: (229)246-1864
300 W. Shotwell St., Bainbridge, GA 39819 • P. O. Box 541, Bainbridge, GA 39818

Bainbridge First Methodist Church

Fourth Sunday after epiphany
10:30 AM Service of Worship
February 1, 2026
Please Register

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Rev. Nate Lehman
PRELUDE “Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee” setting Joyce Jones 1933-2022
tune “St. Agnes”
text Attr. to Bernard of Clairvaux 12 Cent. Douglas West
Lighting of the Candles Adella Kirbo, Acolyte
*CALL TO WORSHIP Elizabeth Simmons
Leader: O Lord, who may abide in Your tent?
Who may dwell on Your holy hill?
People: Those who walk blamelessly
and do what is right.
Leader: Jesus opens His mouth
and teaches us the way of the kingdom.
People: Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Leader: Come, let us worship the one
who calls us to live in justice and mercy.
All: We lift our voices to the
Lord of heaven and earth!
*HYMN OF PRAISE 426 “I Come with Joy” Land of Rest
verses 1-4
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH “The Apostles Creed” Elizabeth Simmons
I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord:
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried;
the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven,
and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty;
from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church,
the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
*RESPONSE “Glory Be to the Father” Meineke
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen.
CALL TO PRAYER “Si, Cristo Me Ama” Children’s Choir
THE MORNING PRAYER Rev. Nate Lehman
*OFFERTORY HYMN 237 “Power of the Cross” Power of the Cross verses 1-3
OFFERTORY PRAYER Elizabeth Simmons
OFFERTORY “The Gift of Love” arr. by Hal H. Hopson
Chancel Choir
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PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow”
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise him, all creatures here below;
Praise him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
CHILDREN’S MOMENT Patty Hamilton
(Children are invited to return to their seats with their parents. Nursery is available should you need it.)
PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD
*SCRIPTURE Galatians 4:1-7; 5:1 Rev. Nate Lehman
SERMON “Freedom That Changes Us” Rev. Nate Lehman
RESPONSE TO THE WORD
SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION 730
Music for Communion Douglas West
Gifts left on the altar rail support the “Altar Fund” which helps those in need in our local community.
*HYMN OF DISMISAL 237 “Power of the Cross” Power of the Cross
verse 4
SENDING FORTH
*BENEDICTION Rev. Nate Lehman
POSTLUDE Douglas West
*PLEASE STAND (AS ABLE)
The rosebud on the altar is placed in thanksgiving for the birth of
Halle Blake Green on January 23, 2026.
She is the daughter, of Stephanie and Peyton Green,
and the granddaughter of Marjorie and Stephen Mayfield.

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Membership forms are located in the back of the church for you to pickup if you have not already filled out or submitted it electronically
There will be a brief congregational Q and A session following the worship service for any questions
Please be in prayer for our Youth and Adult Leaders as they are attending a Youth Retreat at Lake Seminole

GLOBAL METHODIST CHURCH VOTE
On August 14, 2024, the Affiliation Committee presented it’s recommendation to our Church Council to join the Global Methodist Church. This recommendation was made after much research into different Methodist/Wesleyan denominations in order that this church might consider jointing after disaffiliation from the UMC. The Church Council will send this recommendation to a church-wide vote, which will take place on Sunday, September 8, 2024, immediately following the 10:30 am service. Only those who have transferred their membership to Bainbridge First Church will have a vote. If you wish to transfer your vote and have not done so, please contact Sam Gates at 229-220-9482 or turn in the transfer form to the Church Office by September 1. Nursery and programming for children will be available.

ANNOUNCEMENT
WELCOME: We welcome Lay Speaker. Pam Grist as she comes to share her sermon with us.
GREETERS: If you would be willing to serve in the greeter rotation, please contact Marilyn Collins at 229-254-8199.

ANNOUNCEMENTS
MEMBERSHIP FORMS: Membership forms are located in the back of the church for you to pickup if you have not already filled out or submitted it electronically
QUESTION & ANSWER: There will be a brief congregational Q and A session following the worship service for any questions
YOUTH: Please be in prayer for our Youth and Adult Leaders as they are attending a Youth Retreat at Lake Seminole
TRUSTEES MEETING: The Board of Trustees will meet this Tuesday, July 30 at 7:30 pm in the Library
CHURCH COUNCIL MEETING: The Church Council will have a meeting on Monday, August 5 at 6:30 pm in the Chapel