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.
SOUP-ER BOWL SUNDAY: Please bring cans of soup, with pull tabs to Sunday Night Alive tonight. We will donate them to the Food Bank. Instead of watching the game, we will “watch” Soundtracks instead!
WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPER: Our next Wednesday Night Supper will be on February 11, 2026 at 5:45 pm with Love and Marriage Game Show to follow. Please RSVP no later than Tuesday at 5:00 pm via the app or by calling the church office. MENU: Baked Chicken, Green Beans, Rice, Biscuits, 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. 8 Snack Supper and Soundtracks 5:00 pm
Tuesday, Feb. 10 Food Bank Crew 9:00 am
Ladies Night 6:00 pm
Wednesday, Feb. 11 Staff Meeting 1:30 pm
Wednesday Night Supper 5:45 pm
Love and Marriage Game Show 6:30 pm
Friday, Feb.13-Sunday, Feb.15 DNow Weekend
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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: Bruce and Nancy Kirbo
Lay Liturgist: Pauncho Hufstetler Acolyte: Charlie Deibert
Video Technician: Beau Hatcher 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

fifth Sunday After Epiphany
10:30 AM Service of Worship
February 8, 2026
Scout Sunday Please Register

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Rev. Nate Lehman
PRELUDE “Open the Eyes of My Heart” arr. by Lloyd Larson
Jenna Chambless & Keri Reynolds, duet
lighting of the Candles Charlie Deibert, Acolyte
*CALL TO WORSHIP Pauncho Hufstetler
Leader: Come, people of God—rejoice in the Lord,
who delights in those who live
with compassion and integrity.
People: We come to worship the one
who calls us to be salt of the earth
and light for the world.
Leader: God’s righteousness endures forever,
and His light rises in the darkness.
ALL: Let us praise the Lord
and reflect His light in all we say and do!
*HYMN OF PRAISE 316 “Take Time to Be Holy” Holiness
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH “The Apostles Creed” Pauncho Hufstetler
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 NUMBER “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 324 “Yield Not to Temptation” Palmer
OFFERTORY PRAYER Pauncho Hufstetler
OFFERTORY “To God and to the Lamb Who is the Great I AM” setting Robert Lau b.1943
tune Wondrous Love Douglas West
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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.)
A WORD FROM THE SCOUTMASTER Colton Davis
PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD
Special music “Here I Am, Lord arr. by Craig Courtney
Chancel Choir
*SCRIPTURE Galatians 5:13-26 Rev. Nate Lehman
SERMON “Fresh Fruit” Rev. Nate Lehman
RESPONSE TO THE WORD
*HYMN OF DISMISAL 331 “Day by Day” Blott En Dag
SENDING FORTH
*BENEDICTION Rev. Nate Lehman
*PLEASE STAND (AS ABLE)
The rosebud on the Altar is placed in thanksgiving for the birth of
Charlotte Avery Mills on January 30, 2026.
She is the daughter of Morgan and Michael Mills,
and the granddaughter of Kim and Todd Mills.

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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