Thank You...

…For visiting South Pittsburg Church of the Nazarene.! It is our most sincere desire that you feel at home while worshiping with us. If you do not have a church you regularly call home, we invite you to consider making our church your home.
Please complete the Welcome card found on the table by the entrance and place it in the offering plate. We would like to become better acquainted with you.
If you have a prayer request, please feel free to share it on the back of the Welcome card. We will be praying confidentially for your prayer requests during the week.

January 04, 2026

SCHEDULE THIS WEEK:

SUNDAY SCHOOL – 9:45 AM

SUNDAY PRAYER CIRCLE – 10:30 AM

SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP – 11:00 AM

WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY – 5:00 PM

WELCOME TO MORNING WORSHIP

Order of Service:

Opening Prayer Chris Gudger

Call to Worship Chris Fryar

Chorus: #25 “He Has Made Me Glad”
Responsive Reading: #08 “The Apostle’s Creed”

Welcome and Announcements Chris Fryar

Missions Moment Sue O’Neal

Pastoral Prayer Chris Gudger
Congregational Hymns

#262 “He Lives “
#571 “A Shelter In The Time of Storm

Offertory Prayer John O’Neal
Giving of Our Tithes and Offerings
Special Music Chris Fryar

“Nothing Is Wasted” by Jason Gray

Sermon Title Bro. Ron Dewitt

“Restoration Sunday”

Scripture Text Bro. Ron Dewitt

Nehhemia 1:3-4

Congregational Hymn

#218 “Jesus Paid It All”

Closing Prayer Chris Gudger

Benediction Chris Fryar

Announcements:

Food Pantry – Thank you to all who have given to the food pantry. If you are able to bring food, we are in need of more non-perishable food items to build up our food pantry as we’ve given some away.

We will be having a luncheon after the service today.

Pastor Gudger will be giving another short sermon after the luncheon.

Verse of the Week

Joel 2:25
I will restore you for the years the locusts have eaten – the great locust the and the young locust, the other locusts and the locusts swarm my great army that I sent among you.

Prayer Requests
Mike Campbell and Wife
Bro. Ron’s Wife – Physical
Robin and Joel – Physical
Alastor – Physical
Carolyn’s Family
Sue and John’s Family
Gudger Family Esp. Margaret
Peggy -Physical – broken hip
Peggy’s Family
Carol – Physical
Carol’s Family

Sherry – Physical
Jo G. – Physical
Rodger – Physical
Janice’s Mom Faye
Pastor Chris – Physical
Our Nation/Leaders
Our Missionaries
Our Community
Our Church
Our Troops
The Nation of Israel

ACTION CHALLENGE
This week, intentionally live one ordinary moment in obedience to Christ – at home, at work, or with others.

Pastor's Weekly Word

Restoration Sunday

Restoration Sunday is a powerful reminder that God
specializes in making broken things whole. No matter
what you’ve lost—time, opportunities, relationships, or
peace—He can restore it.

Restoration doesn’t always mean returning to exactly
what was; it means God brings new life, hope, and
purpose out of what seems broken. Just as He restores
our hearts, He restores our steps, our strength, and our
joy.

This week, take a moment to reflect on areas in your
life that need God’s restoring touch. Bring them to Him
in prayer, trust His timing, and watch as He works
miracles that only He can perform.

Encouragement: Remember, restoration is not just
about the past—it’s about stepping forward into God’s
plan for your future. Receive His restoration, walk in
His grace, and allow Him to make all things new.

God bless, Pastor Chris

A Prayer for Our Church - Inspired by Psalm 85

Heavenly Father,

You have shown your favor to us before – You have planted
this church in Your mercy and surrounded us with grace. You
have forgiven our sins and covered our shortcomings.

You have not dealt with us as we deserve, but You have been
patient and kind. We remember and thank You for all You’ve
done in our past.

But Lord, we need You again. Revive us once more – breathe
fresh life into our hearts, so that we may rejoice in You with
passion and unity. Let our worship be filled with sincerity,
our prayers with faith, and our fellowship with love.

We ask for Your mercy and help. Lead our church into a
deeper desire for You. Heal anything that divides us, and let
Your Spirit bind us in love. Pour out Your wisdom upon our
leaders. Raise up new servants who are willing to say, “Here
am I, send me.”

Let us hear what you will say, O Lord – For You speak peace
to Your people, and we don’t want to return to our old ways or
empty routines. Help us to walk in holiness and truth, so that
Your glory may dwell among us.

Let mercy and truth meet in our church. Let righteousness
and peace fill our ministries, our worship, our homes. Go
before us, Lord, and prepare the way. Bring increase – not
only in numbers but in transformed lives. Cause our land –
our community – to respond to the gospel through us.

We welcome Your presence. We hunger for Your voice. We
surrender to Your will. Do it again, Lord. Revive us – and use
us for Your glory.
In Jesus’ Name, Amen