Author: Beth

ORDER OF WORSHIP Gathering of God’s People
Welcome
*Passing of the Peace
Prelude
Call to Worship
From our wanderings and wonderings,
we are welcomed home by God.
Lost on the highway or trapped on a cliff,
God comes to rescue and return us to safety.
Come to be found,
for all are welcomed here.
Opening Prayer
*Hymn of Praise Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing UMH 400
*Prayer of Confession
Loving Shepherd, pour out your grace upon us this day.
Seek those who are wandering and lost,
for they too need your grace.
For you know when we are wandering,
and you know when we are lost.
You know when we have sinned,
and when we have forsaken your call.
Forgive us, and bring us home.
Reclaim us and make us your own.
For you are our shepherd
and we are the sheep of your pasture.
For this grace and mercy, we are ever grateful. Amen.
Words of Assurance
Rejoice, God has changed our circumstances for the better!
Christ’s mercy and grace redeem us and bring us home.
We who were lost have been found.
Children’s Sermon
VBS Blessing
Proclamation of the Word
Anthem
Chancel Choir
Gospel Lesson Luke 15:1-10 This is the Word of God for the People of God. Thanks be to God.
Sermon The Real Power of a Broom
Response to God’s Word
Choral Call to Prayer Chancel Choir Surely the presence of the Lord is in this place; I can feel His mighty power and His grace. I can hear the brush of angel's wings, I see glory on each face; Surely the presence of the Lord is in this place.
Pastoral Prayer
Dedication of Tithes and Offerings
Offertory
*Doxology
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.
The Great Thanksgiving
Giving and Receiving of the Elements
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Eternal God, we give you thanks for this holy
mystery in which you have given yourself to us.
Grant that we may go into the world
in the strength of your Spirit,
to give ourselves for others,
in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
*Hymn of Invitation and Dedication Just a Closer Walk with Thee FWS 2158
*Benediction Found by God,
we go now to help others find their way.
Loved by Christ,
we go now to share Christ’s love with the world.
Blessed by the Spirit,
we go now to bless others with mercy and grace.
*Congregational Choral Response Shalom to you now, shalom, my friends. May God’s full mercies bless you, my friends. In all your living and through your loving, Christ be your shalom, Christ be your shalom.
*Postlude
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Liturgist: David Mosley
Communion Stewards: Autumn & Nathan Beasley
Anita Stafford & Sharon Lorvig

Prayers for…
the people of Ukraine, Israel, and Gaza.
our men and women serving in harm’s way.
neighbors served by our ministries
Rev. Ryan Bachuss, Lyndsey, and Emerson
churches in transition
families dealing with storm damage
our church family… Ed & Bonnie House, Rhonda Shirey, Dot Everett (Timberland), Wanda Shambley, Verna Riley, Fred Dietrich, Brenda Grimes, Joe Hirsch,
Ron Randolph, Neelie Dobbins, Sue Gregory, Bill Gibbs,
Joan Coffey, Mari Weidmann Sutterfield, Tina Freeman,
Dick & Joann Newcomb
hospice…Ray Ellen
extended family… Bobby Clayborn, Charlie Atkins,
Greg Nettles, Jay Williams, Robyn Yarbro, Willie Gibson, Elizabeth Rowlett, Anita Walker, James Louviere
homebound or assisted living …Joyce Mann, Danny Barnes, Sarah Shirey, Ruth Dempsey, Pat Beasley,
Ann Ellen, Fay Kendrick
South District Prayer Partner…Sulpher Springs UMC
Happy 90th Birthday to Fred Dietrich on June 9th!
Happy 93rd Birthday to Betty Crowder on June 4th.
Camden First United Methodist Church Staff
Pastor………………………..Rev. Beth A. Waldrup
Administrator………………..Erin McAllister
Choir Director/Organist……..Cynthia Outlaw
Director of Missions………...Tate Wunnenburg
Director of Preschool………..Jill Daugherty
This Week at Church
Sunday, June 7, 2026
9:00am Worship Broadcast on FM 97.1 9:30am Sunday School 10:30am Worship
6:00pm Youth
Monday, June 8, 2026 9:00am Food Pantry
9:00am VBS 4:45pm Sue’s Table
6:00pm Bible Study Tuesday, June 9, 2026
9:00am Food Pantry
9:00am VBS
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
9:00am VBS 7:00pm Choir Practice
Thursday, June 11, 2026
9:00am VBS Friday, June 12, 2026 9:00am Food Pantry 11:00am Strong Women
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First United Methodist Church
Camden, Arkansas
Second Sunday after Pentecost
June 7, 2026
Following Jesus
Loving People
Sharing Grace