Living Wisely and Laughing Loud!

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Sunday, August 18, 2024
11:00 AM
Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost

First Reading: Psalm 111

Second Reading: Ephesians 5:15-5:20

Serving in Worship
Rev. Courtney Pittman—Senior Pastor
Karisa Seymour—Music Director
Meghan Shafer—Accompanist
Christine Smith—Baptismal Elder
Connie Booth—Liturgist
Coleman Jackson—Acolyte
Tommy Arthur—Communications Technologist

August 11, 2024

Bound Together

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Sunday, August 4, 2024
11:00 AM
Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost

First Reading: Ephesians 4:1-16

Serving in Worship
Rev. Courtney Pittman—Senior Pastor
Karisa Seymour—Music Director
Meghan Shafer—Accompanist
Andre Arajuo De Souza—Violin
Jonathan Jones—Liturgist
Martha Kelly—Acolyte
Tommy Arthur—Communications Technologist

August 4, 2024

Prayerful Consideration

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Sunday, July 28, 2024
11:00 AM
Tenth Sunday after Pentecost

First Reading: Psalm 145:10-18
Second Reading: Ephesians 3:14-21

Serving in Worship
Rev. Courtney Pittman—Guest Pastor
Karisa Seymour—Music Director
Meghan Shafer—Accompanist
Carey Moore—Flute
Kirby Hayes—Baptismal Elder
Anne Trulock—Liturgist
Tripp Pittman—Acolyte
Tommy Arthur—Communications Technologist

July 28, 2024

Prayer Prompts

“…you are being rooted and grounded in love.” Ephesians 3:17

  1. Pray for something you are thankful for 

  2. Pray for peace regarding a situation that has been bothering you 

  3. Pray for guidance on a decision you have been battling with 

  4. Pray for a friend you are thankful for

  5. Pray for a loved one that needs healing 

  6. Pray for your best friend 

  7. Pray for a family member you are thankful for 

  8. Pray for safety in your community 

  9. Pray for a mentor or leader you are thankful for

  10. Pray for something you want God to teach you 

  11. Pray for a goal that you haven't reached yet 

  12. Pray for and declare abundance over your life 

  13. Pray for how to find your purpose

  14. Pray for help in managing your finances

  15. Pray for advancement in your career 

  16. Pray for your neighbors 

  17. Pray for how to embrace grace in everyday life  

  18. Pray for patience

  19. Pray for a relationship that needs strengthening 

  20. Pray for discernment 

  21. Pray for your job

  22. Pray for positive thoughts and energy

  23. Pray for your spiritual gifts 

  24. Pray for self-discipline 

  25. Pray for a healthy relationship with food 

  26. Pray for the unhoused and people in need 

  27. Pray for your church and church staff

  28. Pray for an enemy 

  29. Pray for a miracle you've been waiting for 

  30. Pray for confidence in an area you've been lacking 

  31. Pray for help to achieve your dreams

  32. Pray for gratitude 

  33. Pray for a fear you need to face 

  34. Pray for open doors and new opportunities 

  35. Pray for something that makes you feel angry 

  36. Pray for clarity about a situation 

  37. Pray to trust God more

  38. Pray for healthy choices 

  39. Pray for your words 

  40. Pray for forgiveness 

Sheep, Goats and the Grinch

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Sunday, July 7, 2024
Seventh Sunday after Pentecost
11 am Worship, Sanctuary

First Reading: Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24
Second Reading: Matthew 25:31-46

Serving in Worship
Rev. Courtney Pittman—Senior Pastor
Karisa Seymour—Music Director
Meghan Shafer—Accompanist
Jonathan Jones—Liturgist
Kathleen McWhirter—Acolyte
Tommy Arthur—Communications Technologist

July 7, 2024

Come as You Are

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Sunday, June 30, 2024
Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
11 am Worship, Sanctuary

First Reading: Psalm 130
Second Reading: Mark 5:21-34

Serving in Worship
Rev. Courtney Pittman—Senior Pastor
Karisa Seymour—Music Director
Meghan Shafer—Accompanist
Dan Jones—Liturgist
Jack Marbutt—Acolyte
Tommy Arthur—Communications TechnologistAcolyte
Arthur—Communications Technologist

June 30, 2024

Sunday, June 9, 2024, Third Sunday after Pentecost

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Sunday, June 9, 2024
11 am Worship, Sanctuary

First Reading: Psalm 138
Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1

Serving in Worship
Rev. Courtney Pittman, Senior Pastor
Karisa Seymour, Music Director
Meghan Shafer Accompanist
Rae Merritt Baptismal Elder
Lori Hume Liturgist
Daphne McWhirter Acolyte
Tommy Arthur Communications Technologist

June 9, 2024

Breath, Fire, Wind, Womb: Reflections on the Holy Spirit, Rachel Held Evans

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Sunday, May 19, 2024
11 am Worship, Sanctuary

First Reading: Genesis 11:1-9
Second Reading: Acts 2:1-21

Serving in Worship
Rev. Courtney Pittman—Senior Pastor
Karisa Seymour—Music Director
Meghan Shafer—Accompanist
Jake Carlson—Special Musician
Harrison Buck—Special Musician
Colby Paschal—Special Musician
Claiborne Hardeman—Liturgist
Tommy and Jenny Arthur—Quilt Presentation
Auja Stearns—Acolyte
Tommy Arthur—Communications Technologist

May 19, 2024

May 12, 2024

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Sunday, May 12, 2024
11 am Worship, Sanctuary

First Reading: Hosea 11:1-4; Matthew 23:37 Second Reading: Genesis 1:26-27; Exodus 3:13-14

WORSHIP GUIDE

Serving in Worship
Rev. Courtney Pittman—Senior Pastor
Karisa Seymour—Music Director
Amanda Stover—Accompanist
Ryan Rutherford—Special Musician
Jake Carlson—Special Musician
Christie Jones—Liturgist
Tripp Pittman—Acolyte
Tommy Arthur—Communications Technologist

May 12, 2024

April 28, 2024

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Sunday, April 28, 2024
11 am Worship, Sanctuary

First Reading: 1 John 4:7-21
Second Reading: Acts 8:26-40

WORSHIP GUIDE

Serving in Worship
Rev. Courtney Pittman—Senior Pastor
Rev. Will Norman—Guest Preacher; Executive Campus Minister, Presbyterian Student Center (The Table@UGA)
Karisa Seymour—Music Director
Meghan Shafer—Accompanist
David Boardman—Handbell Choir Director
Martha Kelly—Acolyte
Tommy Arthur—Communications Technologist

April 28, 2024

April 21, 2024

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Sunday, April21, 2024
11 am Worship, Sanctuary

First Reading: Luke 15:1-7
Second Reading: John 10:11-18

WORSHIP GUIDE

Serving in Worship
Rev. Courtney Pittman—Senior Pastor
Karisa Seymour—Music Director
MPCP Preschool and MPC Children—Liturgists and Worship Leaders
Preschool/Church Children—Acolytes
Meghan Shafer—Accompanist
Ashley Brown—Madison Presbyterian Church Preschool Director
Tommy Arthur—Communications Technologistst

April 21, 2024