The Tie that Binds
Order of Worship and Weekly Newsletter for the week of July 6, 2025
AM
GREETING TO WORSHIPERS
Dr. Chris George Senior Pastor
ORGAN PRELUDE Prelude on the Hymn Tune THAXTED Anna Laura Page
OPENING LITANY
Praise the Lord!
Praise, O servants of the Lord; praise the name of the Lord!
From the rising of the sun to its setting, the name of the Lord is to be praised. The Lord is high above all nations, and His glory above the heavens.
Let us worship God together.
INVOCATION
Rev. Bart McNiel Associate Pastor
McNiel †HYMN 345 When Morning Gilds the Skies LAUDES DOMINO
PSALM 5
1Give ear to my words, O Lord; give heed to my sighing.
Rev. Rebecca Caswell-Speight Minister of Families and Faith Formation
2Listen to the sound of my cry, my King and my God, for to you I pray.
3O Lord, in the morning you hear my voice; in the morning I plead my case to you, and watch.
4For you are not a God who delights in wickedness; evil will not sojourn with you.
5The boastful will not stand before your eyes; you hate all evildoers.
6You destroy those who speak lies; the Lord abhors the bloodthirsty and deceitful.
7But I, through the abundance of your steadfast love, will enter your house, I will bow down toward your holy temple in awe of you.
Rev.
8Lead me, O Lord, in your righteousness because of my enemies; make your way straight before me.
9For there is no truth in their mouths; their hearts are destruction; their throats are open graves; they flatter with their tongues.
10Make them bear their guilt, O God; let them fall by their own counsels; because of their many transgressions cast them out, for they have rebelled against you.
11But let all who take refuge in you rejoice; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, so that those who love your name may exult in you.
12For you bless the righteous, O Lord; you cover them with favor as with a shield.
The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God!
CHORAL MUSIC
Give Me Jesus Arr. Robert Sterling
In the morning when I rise, in the morning , give me Jesus.
Give me Jesus. You can have all this world, but give me Jesus. And when I am alone, give me Jesus.
Give me Jesus. You can have all this world, but give me Jesus. And when I come to die , give me Jesus.
Give me Jesus. You can have all this world, but give me Jesus.
PRAYER OF INTERCESSION WITH OUR LORD’S PRAYER
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, the power and the glory forever. Amen.
OFFERTORY PRAYER
PIANO DUET
Rev. Caswell-Speight
When Morning Gilds the Skies Arr. Molly Ijames Heather Huff and Judy Parker, pianists
Rev. McNiel
THE DOXOLOGY OLD 100TH
Praise God from Whom all blessings flow. Praise Him all creatures here below. Praise Him above ye heavenly hosts. Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.
SCRIPTURE READING
Galatians 6:7-10
Rev. Bart McNiel
Associate Pastor
7Do not be deceived; God is not mocked, for you reap whatever you sow. 8If you sow to your own flesh, you will reap corruption from the flesh; but if you sow to the Spirit, you will reap eternal life from the Spirit. 9So let us not grow weary in doing what is right, for we will reap at harvest -time, if we do not give up. 10So then, whenever we have an opportunity, let us work for the good of all, and especially for those of the family of faith.
For the word of God in scripture, for the word of God among us, for the word of God within us, Thanks be to God!
CHORAL MUSIC Eternal Life
Prayer of St. Francis of Assi si
Olive Dungan
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace: where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; where there is sadness, joy.
O divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console, to be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love. For it is in giving that we receive, it is in pardoning that we are pardoned, and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.
SERMON
The Next Right Thing
Dr. George
†HYMN 278 We Are Travelers on a Journey BEACH SPRING
ORGAN POSTLUDE Recessional
F.W. Asper
†All who are able are invited to stand. Heather Huff, pianist; Judy Parker , associate organist
Our Summer Sermon Series
July 13
You Give Love a Bad Name
Luke 10:25-37
July 20 Turn, Turn, Turn
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, Luke 10:38-42
The Tie that Binds
July 27
Walk 500 Miles
Order of Worship and Weekly Newsletter for the week of June 15, 2025
Colossians 2:6-7
Prayer List
Seek the Lord and His strength, seek His face continually.
1 Chronicles 16:11
Please let us know if someone needs to be added or removed from this list by calling 770.469.5856
*Indicates new concerns
**Recent surgery or hospitalization
Updated July 2, 2024 at 9:00 am
Hospice
David Bishop, Sr.
Jeanie Duvall
Elaine Headley
Dee Dee Poss
Home Care
*Gloria Adams
Brenda Brantly
Lillian Gulley
Jim Harris
Warren Mason
Sandra McNiel
Ken Underwood
Rehabilitation/Assisted Living/Long Term Care
Martha Albertson
Lois Brecht
Lynn Buckhalt
Bob Burkett
Nancy and Richard Davis
JoAnne Frith
Shirley Furr
Glenn Glover
Carol Hand
Jan Lammert
Dixie Meister
Donna Metz
Nita Mitchell
Ronnie Smith
Graham Stovall
Pat Thompson
Bobbie and Jerry Wade
Concerns
Dottie Aiken
Jean Ballew's daughter, Kim
Ben Beaghan
Gleason & Janet Benford’s daughter, Jennifer
Crystal Blackwell's mother
Mary Brannon
Bob Brownings' grandson, William Browning
*Connie and Kermit Burns
Ann Carrolton
Linda Caswell
Becky Caswell-Speights's brother, Rick Caswell, Jr.
Bill and Sally Cates' granddaughter, Zoey Kramer
Issi Clesson's father, Pastor J Martinez
Elbia Coe
Joanne Cofer
Susan Cole's friend, Dana Pierce and family
*Victoria Crosby’s Friend, Nancy Costo
Jane Cummins' son-in-law, Larry Beebe
Carol Densford
Ernie Duke
Linda Eidson's son-in-law, Art Belbey
Myra Fain's niece, Kelly Wentz
Edna Free
Page Fulgham's friend, Tim
**Alice Gardner
Jen George's co-worker, Nancy Swan
Janet Granade's nephew, Ron Spain
Sandra Hawkins (move to rehab)
Mike and Martha Holt's brother-in-law, Steve Gaddis
Steve & Sandy Huff's sister-in-law, Malie Huff
Steve Huff
Charlotte Johnson’s son-in-law
Carol Johnson
John Jones' nephew, Randy Bolling
Bob and Vicki King's grandson, Jack
Tommy and Marion Lankford
Nancy Mitchell
Alice Moore’s niece, Deanne Peacock
Ken Morgan’s son-in-law, Brad Dennis
Alli Nicolais
JoAnn Paul
Buddy Pittard
Joel Price
**Cindy Raines
Dara Reynolds' friend, Doug Breland
Dara Reynolds' aunt
Drew Rouk
Sara Salvadore’s friend, Hugh Bennawitz
Sara Salvadore’s friend, Erin O'Brian
Madi Sanders' grandfather, Pat Brown
A PEOPLE OF Prayer
We invite you to pause, pray, and reflect.
Joe Shields
Catherine Sloan’s great-grandson, Cade Walker
Antowyn Smith's father-in-law, Marvin Jordan
Carolyn Springston
Patty Stegherr
**Carol Stewart
*Penny Stovall's sister-in-law
Ernie Strauss
Ernie Strauss' son and granddaughter
Jim and Dinah Watsons daughter-in-law, Pilar
Brian Weatherby
Bobbie and Jim Wehner
Elizabeth Wells
Michael & Debby Willis’ nephew, Cameron
Willis
Academy of Arts teacher, Janet Chadwick
“Prayer is our highest privilege, our gravest responsibility, and the greatest power God has put into our hands…”
- George W. Truett
In-Person and Zoom Sunday School - 9:45 am In-Person and Live stream Worship Service - 11:00 am
We will return to our full schedule in August! Our Sunday evening activities will resume August 10th, and our Wednesday evening activities will resume August 13th.
New Members for the month of June
Carol Johnson Joined June 22
Jim and Susan Crumpler Joined June 29
Martha Newcomb Joined June 29
Grief Support Group
Our grief support group meets once a month to provide a safe space for sharing, healing, and encouragement. Whether you’re experiencing recent loss or carrying grief from the past, you are welcome here.
May Financial Update
The SRBC Fiscal Year runs April through March
July 20 | 5:00 PM | Room 308 North Georgia Modurail Train Show Saturday, July 19 10:00am-5:00pm Sunday, July 20 12:15pm-3:00pm In the Smoke Rise Gym
Donations will go to the benevolance ministry.
The bruch or dinner will be served at 2:00 PM or 7:00PM prior to the show.
SHOW TIMES
Friday at 7:40PM
Saturday at 2:40 PM Saturday at 7:40 PM Sunday at 2:40 PM
Drive-In
June 4 | 6:00 PM
Campout
June 25 | 6:00 PM
Join us for an evening of games, marshmallows, and s’more!
Car Wash
July 23 | 6:00 PM
Bring your bike or Cozy Coup and enjoy water fun.
Learn more at smokerisebaptist.org/children/
Bandanaramas and Donuts
June 4 | 10:00 AM
Hiking and Donuts
July 23 | 9:30 AM
Join us for a hike in Stone Mountain Park.
First Trip, Last Trip
Thursday, July 31
This is our first youth event for our rising sixth graders and our last event for our graduating seniors.
Learn
Men's Prayer Breakfast
Join us for a wonderful time of devotion, prayer, great food, and fellowship. We look forward to seeing you there and sharing this time together!
Date: August 3
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Fellowship Hall
The delicious breakfast will include biscuits, sausage, bacon, scrambled eggs, and grits. The cost is $7 per person.
Blessing of the Students and Educators
Sunday, August 3 | During the 11:00 AM Worship Service
youth
Poolooza Poolooza
August 3 | 5-8 PM
This year Poolooza will be hosted at the Youngs' House. Please bring a side and a drink. We can’t wait to see you there.
School Supply Drive
School supplies are collected from June 22-July 20 and given to the Lilburn Coop and NETWorks Co-op. Collection bins are placed throughout the church. You can also give a monetary gift at smokerisebaptist.org/school-supplies/.
MISC. ITEMS
☐ Backpacks (clear or mesh, no wheels)
☐ 5 Pack Plastic Subject Dividers (With And Without Pockets)
☐ 4 Function Calculator
☐ Correction fluid
☐ Pack of Erasers
☐ Pack of Index Cards
BINDERS
☐ 1” Binders
☐ 1.5" Binders
☐ 2” Binders
☐ 3 Ring binders
PAPER
☐ Pack Wide Ruled Paper
☐ Pack College Ruled paper
☐ College Ruled Spiral Notebook with Dividers
☐ Single Subject Spiral Notebooks
FOLDERS
☐ Folders with Brads
☐ Plastic Prong Pocket Folders
☐ Pocket Folders
☐ Pack of Glue Sticks
☐ Post It Notes
☐ Pencil Sharpener
☐ Protractor
☐ Ruler
☐ Scissors
☐ Headphones
WRITING UTENSILS
☐ Pack of pencils
☐ Mechanical Pencil (#2 Lead)
☐ Pack of colored pencils
☐ Black, Blue, and Red pens
☐ Pack of crayons
☐ Pack of dry erase markers
☐ Highlighters
☐ Sharpie Markers
PENCIL CASES
☐ Zipper Type
☐ Box or Case
COMPOSITION
☐ Primary
☐ Standard (Black)
☐ Graph Paper