Clifton United Methodist Church
“The Church Outside the Church”

Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors

Order of Worship

October 12, 2025

Laity Sunday 2025: Together By Grace: Be Strong in
the Spirit

WORSHIP LEADER - Sandra Armstead

*PROCESSIONAL

*CALL TO WORSHIP – Music Ministry

GREETINGS & ANNOUNCEMENTS – Greeters Ministry

*OPENING PRAYER

*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH - The Apostles' Creed - UMH 881

HYMN - Spirit Song - Hymn #347 - Music Ministry

*CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER - Jason Larkins
THE LORD’S PRAYER 

*SCRIPTURE - Ephesians 3: 14-21 - Velma Larkins

WORSHIP THROUGH MUSIC - Music Ministry

OFFERING/OFFERTORY 

DOXOLOGY - Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow - UMH 94

INTRODUCTION OF SPEAKER

SONG OF PREPARATION – Music Ministry

SERMON – Courtney Tucker, LICSW, PhD

*INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP

SPECIAL PRESENTATION

REMARKS

*DISMISSAL WITH BLESSING 

*RECESSIONAL

*Stand if able

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

October 22nd - 11:00 a.m. -All are invited to join the Nurture and Outreach Ministries in the Fellowship Hall to make sandwiches for Lady T’s Homeless Ministry.

October 26th - Women’s Day - The guest preacher is Rev. Dr. Lahronda Welch Little

November 6th - 7:15 p.m. - Charge Conference

Clifton is invited to a one-night Revival at Ousley United Methodist Church on Friday, November 14, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. This spirit-filled evening will take place at 3261 Panola Road, Stonecrest 30038, as they prepare for the celebration of their 167th Church Anniversary. The guest speaker will be the Rev. Dr. Byron E. Thomas.