St. Andrew's United Methodist Church
Ordinary Heroes | Week 3
Elijah | Rev. Jayne Rideout
Locations & Times
St. Andrew's United Methodist Church
3315 S Bryan Rd, Brandon, FL 33511, USA
Sunday 8:15 AM
Sunday 9:45 AM
Sunday 11:15 AM
Sermon Series Overview:
What if the heroes of faith weren’t the boldest, the strongest, or the most obvious choices? What if they were ordinary people—flawed, hesitant, grieving, or misunderstood—just like us? In this 4-week series, Ordinary Heroes, we will explore the lives of four individuals in Scripture who didn’t look like the typical hero, but whose willingness to trust God—even in weakness—made them instruments of His divine power and purpose. From quiet mentorship to bold, hesitant obedience, each week will challenge us to see how God still calls and uses ordinary people for extraordinary impact.
What if the heroes of faith weren’t the boldest, the strongest, or the most obvious choices? What if they were ordinary people—flawed, hesitant, grieving, or misunderstood—just like us? In this 4-week series, Ordinary Heroes, we will explore the lives of four individuals in Scripture who didn’t look like the typical hero, but whose willingness to trust God—even in weakness—made them instruments of His divine power and purpose. From quiet mentorship to bold, hesitant obedience, each week will challenge us to see how God still calls and uses ordinary people for extraordinary impact.
Weekly Sermon Overview:
For this Mission Sunday we will focus on an Old Testament prophet named Elijah who was filled with the Holy Spirit and had great power and might. He also was overcome by fear and discouragement. He is sometimes called the depressed prophet because of an emotional collapse he had after a huge spiritual victory. Dealing with fear and discouragement is what makes him ordinary. How God uses him to do great things despite how he feels is why he is our hero this Sunday.
For this Mission Sunday we will focus on an Old Testament prophet named Elijah who was filled with the Holy Spirit and had great power and might. He also was overcome by fear and discouragement. He is sometimes called the depressed prophet because of an emotional collapse he had after a huge spiritual victory. Dealing with fear and discouragement is what makes him ordinary. How God uses him to do great things despite how he feels is why he is our hero this Sunday.
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Traditional Worship | 8:15 a.m.
Welcome & Announcements
Greet Time
Opening Hymn: #698 vs.1,2,4 - God of the Ages
Modern Creed
Gloria Patri: #70
Time of Reflection
Pastoral Prayer & Lord's Prayer
Hymn Sing
Celebration of Stewardship
Special Music: Jesus is Love (Charles Harps)
Doxology: #95 - Praise God from Whom All Blessing Flow
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Hymn: #377 vs.1,4 - It is Well with My Soul
Message
Hymn Sing
Benediction: As We Go
Postlude
Contemporary Worship | 9:45 a.m.
Welcome
Lift High the Name
Praise
VBS Recap
VBS Song 1
VBS Song 2
Time of Reflection
Communion
Celebration of Stewardship
Greet Time
I Will Follow
Message
Made to Worship
Announcements/Benediction
Traditional Worship |11:15 a.m.
Praise Song: #2164 - Sanctuary
Welcome & Announcements
Greet Time
Praise Song #2065 - More Precious Than Silver
Modern Creed
Hymn: #377 vs. 1,4 - It is Well with My Soul
Time of Reflection
Pastoral Prayer & Lord's Prayer
Special Music: Jesus is Love (Charles Harps)
Celebration of Stewardship
Special Music/Offertory
Doxology: My Tribute (To God Be the Glory)
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Message
Hymn Sing
Benediction: As We Go
Postlude
Traditional Worship | 8:15 a.m.
Welcome & Announcements
Greet Time
Opening Hymn: #698 vs.1,2,4 - God of the Ages
Modern Creed
Gloria Patri: #70
Time of Reflection
Pastoral Prayer & Lord's Prayer
Hymn Sing
Celebration of Stewardship
Special Music: Jesus is Love (Charles Harps)
Doxology: #95 - Praise God from Whom All Blessing Flow
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Hymn: #377 vs.1,4 - It is Well with My Soul
Message
Hymn Sing
Benediction: As We Go
Postlude
Contemporary Worship | 9:45 a.m.
Welcome
Lift High the Name
Praise
VBS Recap
VBS Song 1
VBS Song 2
Time of Reflection
Communion
Celebration of Stewardship
Greet Time
I Will Follow
Message
Made to Worship
Announcements/Benediction
Traditional Worship |11:15 a.m.
Praise Song: #2164 - Sanctuary
Welcome & Announcements
Greet Time
Praise Song #2065 - More Precious Than Silver
Modern Creed
Hymn: #377 vs. 1,4 - It is Well with My Soul
Time of Reflection
Pastoral Prayer & Lord's Prayer
Special Music: Jesus is Love (Charles Harps)
Celebration of Stewardship
Special Music/Offertory
Doxology: My Tribute (To God Be the Glory)
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Message
Hymn Sing
Benediction: As We Go
Postlude
NOTES:
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