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 March 18 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: Pulled Pork Barbecue Sandwiches, Baked Beans, Cole Slaw, 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, March 15 Snack Supper 5:00 pm
Sunday Night Alive 5:30 pm
Tuesday, March 17 Food Bank Crew 9:00 am
Wednesday, March 18 Staff Meeting 3:45 pm
Wednesday Night Supper 5:45 pm
Grow Groups 6:30 pm
Thursday, March 19 Mature Ladies Luncheon 11:30 am
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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: Charles Bowles, Simpson Bowles, Greg Burch, and Mike Kraft
Greeters: Tom and Gloria Reeves, and Marilyn Whitley Acolyte: Greta Moye
Video Technician: Philip Moore Liturgist: Paxton Poitevint
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. Contact the Church 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 Music Director: Nina Yim
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 in Lent
10:30 AM Service of Worship
March 15, 2026
Please Register

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Rev. Nate Lehman
PIANO PRELUDE “My Shepherd Will Supply My Need” Mark Hayes
Nina Yim, pianist
lighting of the Candles Greta Moye, Acolyte
*CALL TO WORSHIP Paxton Poitevint
Leader: The Lord is my shepherd;
I shall not want.
People: He makes me lie down in green pastures
and leads me beside still waters.
Leader: Jesus said, “I am the light of the world.”
People: We come to walk in His light and
live in His love.
Leader: Come, let us worship the one who
opens our eyes and leads us to life.
All: We lift our hearts to the Shepherd and
Light of the world!
*HYMN OF PRAISE 102 “My Hope is Built on Nothing Less” The Solid Rock
verses 1-3
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH “The Apostles Creed” Paxton Poitevint
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.
CALL TO PRAYER “Kyrie Eleison” Children’s Choir
(Lord, Have Mercy)
THE MORNING PRAYER Rev. Nate Lehman
THE LORD’S PRAYER 733
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 HYMN 90 “The King of Love My Shepherd Is” St. Columba verses 1-3
OFFERTORY PRAYER Paxton Poitevint
* scan QR code to give online
PIANO OFFERTORY “Be Thou My Vision” arr. by Mary E. Byrne
Nina Yim, pianist
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
ANTHEM “Here I Am, Lord” arr. by Craig Courtney
Chancel Choir Sheila Lane, pianist
SCRIPTURE Hebrews 9:22-28 (ESV) Rev. Nate Lehman
SERMON “Your One Savior” Rev. Nate Lehman
RESPONSE TO THE WORD
*HYMN OF DISMISAL 380 “His Eye Is on the Sparrow” His Eye Is on the Sparrow
verses 1& 2
SENDING FORTH
*BENEDICTION Rev. Nate Lehman
POSTLUDE “Behold the Savior of Mankind Nailed to the Shameful Tree
How Vast the Love That Him Inclined To Bleed and Die For Thee”
William Damon’s Booke of Musicke 1591 Douglas West
*Please stand as able.

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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