ORDER OF WORSHIP
Consecration Sunday
August 16, 2026 | 9:15am
Rev. Dr. Derrick Rhodes, Senior Pastor
The Gathering
The Happenings on the Hill | Min. Sabrina Butler
The Song of Praise | Choir
The Call to Worship | Dr. Bert Neal
The Entrance of the Light of Christ | Lauren Winters and Journee Robinson
The Greeting | Pastor Rhodes
The Ministry Through Music | Choir
The Morning Prayer | Min. Stephanie Watts
The Declaration of Purpose | Sharon Diggs, Board of Trustees Chair
Brothers and sisters in Christ, this is a day of rejoicing. We come together to consecrate the:
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- Three (3) Screens in the Sanctuary
- Eleven (11) Sanctuary Windows
- Parking Lot Signs for Blue and Orange Lots
- Sanctuary Piano and Fellowship Hall Piano
- Renovated Finance Room
- Updated Lights in the Food Bank Storage/Equipment Room
- The Blue Awnings on the Outside of the Church. The Blue Awnings Highlight and Identify the Children and Youth Center.
We, with sincere gratitude, consecrate all of these blessings.
In appreciation of all the church members, friends, neighbors, sub-contractors, and committees who have given of their time, talents, and gifts.
We, with sincere gratitude, consecrate all of these blessings.
We give thanks for the efforts of the START Campaign Committee, Strategic Planning Committee, Techtegic Technology Solutions, Armando and Maria Bermeo Construction Company, Finance Committee, Trustees, and the Director of Operations. We give thanks to the many members who were creative and flexible with space allocation during this process.
On this occasion, we stand united as a faith community to present all these blessings.
We offer:
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- Three (3) Screens in the Sanctuary
- Eleven (11) Sanctuary Windows
- Parking Lot Signs for Blue and Orange Lots
- Sanctuary Piano and Fellowship Hall Piano
- Renovated Finance Room
- Updated Lights in the Food Bank Storage/Equipment Room
- The Blue Awnings on the Outside of the Church and to the Entrance
to the Children and Youth Center
To be sanctified for the worship of God and the service of all people.
The Prayer................................................................................................. Pastor Rhodes
Heavenly Father:
With grateful hearts, we gather to consecrate these blessings to You for the life and ministry of Ben Hill. May they be lasting reminders of Your love that holds us together, strengthens us in every season, and calls us to serve one another.
Make Ben Hill a house of hope, a place of belonging, and a welcoming home for all people, regardless of ability or circumstance. Where there are barriers, build bridges; where there is need, inspire compassion; where there is division, bring unity.
We dedicate these blessings to Your glory, trusting that they will bless Your people and inspire generations to come.
In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
The Ministry Through Music | Choir
The Message: "" | Pastor Rhodes
The Scripture | Romans 11:1-2; 29-32
The Invitation to Discipleship
The Presentation of Tithes & Offering | Min. Butler
The Doxology | UM Hymnal #95
The Recessional/Exit of the Light of Christ | Choir
(Acolytes)
The Benediction | Pastor Rhodes
The Response | Choir & Congregation
On-line Prayer Host: Dr. Meisha Brown
The Board of Trustees will serve as host and hostesses after Worship Service if you have questions.
Ben Hill Vision Statement:
“The vision of Ben Hill United Methodist Church is to Share God’s love and make disciples of Jesus Christ by connecting people to God and one another wherever they are and across generations.”
GIVING:
Please make your TITHES & OFFERINGS and S.T.A.R.T. contribution at one of the following locations:
-- Online at benhillumc.org/giving
-- Text BENHILLUMC to 73256
-- Place in the offering plate or give to an usher as you exit the Sanctuary
