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November 28, 2021 – 11:00 A.M. “A Weary World Rejoices..” Prelude Welcome Lighting the Advent Candle Interlude Inviting the neighborhood to worship. *Call to Worship Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit Calling Song “While We Are Waiting” While we are waiting, come While we are waiting, come Jesus our Lord, Emmanuel, While we are waiting, come. With pow'r and glory, come With pow'r and glory, come Jesus our Lord Emmanuel With pow'r and glory, come Come, Savior, quickly come Come, Savior, quickly come Jesus our Lord Emmanuel Come, Savior, quickly come Responsive Reading from Psalm 25 Leader: To you, O LORD, I lift up my soul. People: O my God, in you I trust; do not let me be put to shame; do not let my enemies exult over me. Leader: Do not let those who wait for you be put to shame; let them be ashamed who wantonly treacherous. People: Make me to know your ways, O LORD; teach me your paths. Leader: Lead me in your truth, and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all day long. All: Be mindful of your mercy, O LORD, and of your steadfast love, For they have been from of old. Unison Invocation How silently, how silently the wondrous gift is given. We will be silent now, O Lord, and expectant… May we receive the gifts we need, so that we might become the gifts others need. We pray in the name of Jesus. Amen. Service of Baptism Hymn “O Little Town of Bethlehem” UMH #230 Oh little town of Bethlehem, how still we see thee lie Above thy deep and dreamless sleep the silent stars go by Yet in thy dark streets shineth, the everlasting light The hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight. For Christ is born of Mary, and gathered all above While mortals sleep the angels keep their watch of wondering love Oh morning stars together, proclaim thy holy birth. And praises sing to God the king, and peace to men on earth. Old Testament Reading - Jeremiah 33:14-16 Gospel Reading - Luke 21:29-36 God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks be to God! Stewardship Moment Doxology “Joy to the World” UMH #246 Joy to the world! The Lord is come Let earth receive her King! Let every heart prepare Him room And heaven and nature sing And heaven and nature sing And heaven, and heaven and nature sing Message “A Bunch of Unrepentant Hopefuls” 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 Commitment Hymn “Emmanuel” UMH #204 Emmanuel, Emmanuel, His name is called Emmanuel. God with us, revealed in us, His name is called Emmanuel. Unison Benediction Be people of hope. Let hope live in your heart and share the hope of Christ with all you meet. Share hope by listening to someone’s story. Share hope by praying for our world. As you go out into the wonder of God’s creations, share hope with those you meet. Amen. Postlude Thank you for Worshiping with us today! (CCLI License #1552544)
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November 7, 2021 – 11:00 A.M. Communion Sunday Prelude Welcome and Announcements Interlude Welcoming the Light of Christ and inviting the neighborhood to worship. *Call to Worship Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit Hymn “Open Our Eyes Lord” TFWS #2086 Open our eyes, Lord, we want to see Jesus, to reach out and touch him, and say that we love him. Open our ears, Lord, and help us to listen. Open our eyes, Lord, we want to see Jesus. The Apostles Creed I believe in God, the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father, and will come again to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy universal church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen Unison Invocation Gracious and holy God, We ask that this time might correct our thinking and influence our actions. We come to worship you and only you. We offer this prayer in the name of Jesus, the Christ. Amen. Hymn “Just a Closer Walk with Thee” TFWS #2158 I am weak, but thou art strong; Jesus, keep me from all wrong; I'll be satisfied as long as I walk, let me walk close to thee. Refrain: Just a closer walk with thee, grant it, Jesus, is my plea, daily walking close to thee: Let it be, dear Lord, let it be. Through this world of toil and snares, if I falter, Lord, who cares? Who with me my burden shares? None but Thee, dear Lord, none but thee. [Refrain] When my feeble life is o'er, time for me will be no more; guide me gently, safely o'er to thy shore, dear Lord, to thy shore. [Refrain] Old Testament Reading - 1 Kings 17: 8-16 Gospel Reading - Mark 12: 38-44 God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks be to God! The Lord’s Prayer Message “When What You’ve Got is Not a Lot” Mark 12: 38-44 by Rev. Gene Schandorff The Communion Service Communion Hymn “What a Friend We Have in Jesus” UMH #526 What a friend we have in Jesus, all our sins and griefs to bear! What a privilege to carry everything to God in prayer! O what peace we often forfeit, O what needless pain we bear, all because we do not carry everything to God in prayer. Have we trials and temptations? Is there trouble anywhere? We should never be discouraged; take it to the Lord in prayer. Can we find a friend so faithful who will all our sorrows share? Jesus knows our every weakness; take it to the Lord in prayer. Are we weak and heavy laden, cumbered with a load of care? Precious Savior, still our refuge; take it to the Lord in prayer. Do thy friends despise, forsake thee? Take it to the Lord in prayer! In his arms he'll take and shield thee; thou wilt find a solace there. Our Lord invites to his table all who love him, who earnestly repent of their sin and seek to live in peace with one another. Let us confess our sin before God and one another. Unison Prayer of Confession and Pardon Merciful God, we confess that we have not loved you with our whole heart. Our faith has been tested and we have stumbled. Forgive us, we pray. Our feet have strayed from the path of Christ and we have wandered from you. Forgive us, we pray. We have put our faith in the loud voices of this world, ignoring your whispers. Forgive us, we pray. We do want to follow Jesus, the Christ, in whose name we pray. Amen. Leader: Hear the good news; Christ died for us while we were yet sinners. That proves God’s love for us. In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven. All: In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven. Thanks be to God! Bread and Cup Guidance for the Communion Service will be provided. After we have received the bread and the cup, please join the congregation as we pray: Eternal God, we give you thanks for this holy mystery in which “the Word became flesh and dwelt among us.” Strengthen us in mind, body and soul for the days ahead. May your Spirit fill us as we live and pray in Jesus’ name. Amen. Unison Benediction May the peace of the Lord Jesus go with you wherever he may send you. May he guide you through the wilderness, protect you through the storm. May he bring you home rejoicing at the wonders he has shown you. May he bring you home rejoicing once again into our doors. Postlude Thank you for Worshiping with us today! (CCLI License #1552544)  Payette United Methodist Church
October 31, 2021 – 11:00 A.M. Prelude Welcome and Announcements Interlude Welcoming the Light of Christ and inviting the neighborhood to worship. *Call to Worship Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit Calling Song “This Little Light of Mine” UMH#585 This little light of mine, I'm goin'a let it shine, this little light of mine, I'm goin'a let it shine; this little light of mine, I'm goin'a let it shine, let it shine, let it shine, let it shine. (let it shine) Everywhere I go, I'm goin'a let it shine, Everywhere I go, I'm goin'a let it shine; Everywhere I go, I'm goin'a let it shine, let it shine, let it shine, let it shine. (let it shine) All through the night, I'm goin'a let it shine, All through the night, I'm goin'a let it shine; All through the night, I'm goin'a let it shine, let it shine, let it shine, let it shine. (let it shine) Responsive Reading - Deuteronomy 6:4-6 Leader: Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. People: Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. All: These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Unison Invocation - From the Prayers of Dr. Martin Luther King Our loving Father, from Thy hand have come all the days of the past. To Thee we look for whatever good the future holds. We are not satisfied with the world as we have found it. It is too little the kingdom of God as yet. Grant us the privilege of apart in its regeneration. We are looking for a new earth in which dwells righteousness. It is our prayer that we may be children of light, the kind of people for whose coming and ministry the world is waiting.—Amen. Hymn “Lord of the Dance” UMH #261 I danced in the morning when the world was begun, and I danced in the moon and the stars and the sun, and I came down from heaven and I danced on the earth. At Bethlehem I had my birth. [Refrain:] Dance, then, wherever you may be; I am the Lord of the Dance, said he. And I’ll lead you all wherever you may be, and I’ll lead you all in the dance, said he. I danced for the scribe and the Pharisee, but they would not dance and they would not follow me; I danced for the fishermen, for James and John; they came to me and the dance went on. (Refrain) I danced on the sabbath when I cured the lame, the holy people said it was a shame; they whipped and they stripped and they hung me high; and they left me there on a cross to die. (Refrain) I danced on a Friday and the sky turned black; it’s hard to dance with the devil on your back; they buried my body and they thought I’d gone, but I am the dance and I still go on. (Refrain) They cut me down and I leapt up high, I am the life that’ll never, never die; I’ll live in you if you’ll live in me; I am the Lord of the Dance, said he. (Refrain) Old Testament Reading - Ruth 1: 1-18 Gospel Reading - Mark 12: 28-34 God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks be to God! Children’s Church “Superhero Costumes” Offertory with Doxology Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures here below; praise him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. Prayer Song ”O How He Loves You and Me” TFWS #2108 Oh, how He loves you and me, Oh how He loves you and me. He gave his life, what more could he give? Oh, how He loves you; Oh, how he loves me; Oh, how he loves you and me. Jesus to Calvary did go, His love for sinners to show. What He did there brought hope from despair. Oh, how He loves you; Oh, how he loves me; Oh, how he loves you and me. Prayers of the People with the Lord’s Prayer Message “The Seasons Are Changing, We Are Changing” Hebrews 9:11-14 Commitment Hymn “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot” UMH #703 Refrain: Swing low, sweet chariot, coming for to carry me home; swing low, sweet chariot, coming for to carry me home. I looked over Jordan, and what did I see, coming for to carry me home? A band of angels coming after me, coming for to carry me home. (Refrain) If you get there before I do, coming for to carry me home; tell all my friends I'm coming too, coming for to carry me home. (Refrain) I'm sometimes up, I'm sometimes down, coming for to carry me home; but still my soul feels heavenly bound, coming for to carry me home. (Refrain) Unison Benediction May the peace of the Lord Jesus go with you wherever he may send you. May he guide you through the wilderness, protect you through the storm. May he bring you home rejoicing at the wonders he has shown you. May he bring you home rejoicing once again into our doors. Postlude Thank you for Worshiping with us today! (CCLI License #1552544)  Payette United Methodist Church
October 24, 2021 – 11:00 AM Welcome and Announcements “The Family of God” I'm so glad I'm a part of the family of God I've been washed in the fountain Cleansed by His blood Joint heirs with Jesus As we travel this sod For I'm part of the family The family of God “Lord, I Lift Your Name On High” TFWS# 2088 Lord, I lift Your name on high. Lord, I love to sing Your praises. I'm so glad You're in my life. I'm so glad You came to save us. You came from Heaven to earth to show the way, From the earth to the cross, my debt to pay; From the cross to the grave, from the grave to the sky; Lord, I lift Your name on high Responsive Reading from Psalm 126 Leader: When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion we were like those who dream. People: Then our mouths were filled with laughter, and our tongues with shouts of joy. Leader: Then it was said among the nations, “The Lord has done great things for them.” All: Yes, the Lord has done great things for us! Let us rejoice. Unison Invocation O God, we are in awe of your grace. By that grace transform our gratitude into courage. Make us bold and visionary enough to pray not so much for victories or success but for worthy battles engaged, scars of faith endured, and the company of fellow believers enjoyed. We thank you in the name of Jesus. Amen. Offering our gifts and tithes Offering Prayer Hymn: “He Lives” UMH#310 vs. 1,3 I serve a risen Savior, He's in the world today I know that He is living, whatever men may say I see His hand of mercy, I hear His voice of cheer And just the time I need Him He's always near He lives (He lives), He lives (He lives), Christ Jesus lives today He walks with me and talks with me Along life's narrow way He lives (He lives), He lives (He lives), Salvation to impart You ask me how I know He lives? He lives within my heart Rejoice, rejoice, O Christian Lift up your voice and sing Eternal hallelujahs to Jesus Christ, the King The Hope of all who seek Him, the Help of all who find None other is so loving, so good and kind He lives (He lives), He lives (He lives), Christ Jesus lives today He walks with me and talks with me Along life's narrow way He lives (He lives), He lives (He lives), Salvation to impart You ask me how I know He lives? He lives within my heart Old Testament Reading - Job 42:1-8 New Testament Reading - Mark 10:46-52 God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks be to God! Prayers of the People and The Lord’s Prayer Hymn: “There’s Something About That Name/ His Name Is Wonderful” UMH#171 and 174 Jesus, Jesus, Jesus; there's just something about that name. Master, Savior, Jesus, like the fragrance after the rain; Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, let all Heaven and earth proclaim Kings and kingdoms will all pass away, But there's something about that name. His name is wonderful His name is wonderful His name is wonderful Jesus my Lord. He is the mighty King Master of everything His name is wonderful Jesus my Lord. He's the Great Shepherd The Rock of all ages Almighty God is He Bow down before Him Love and adore Him His name is wonderful Jesus my Lord. Message: "Once for All" Hebrews 7:23-28 Commitment Hymn “My Jesus, I Love Thee” UMH#172 all vs. My Jesus, I love thee, I know thou art mine; for thee all the follies of sin I resign; my gracious Redeemer, my Savior art thou; if ever I loved thee, my Jesus, 'tis now. I love thee because thou hast first loved me and purchased my pardon on Calvary's tree; I love thee for wearing the thorns on thy brow; if ever I loved thee, my Jesus, 'tis now. In mansions of glory and endless delight, I'll ever adore thee in heaven so bright; I'll sing with the glittering crown on my brow: If ever I loved thee, my Jesus, 'tis now. Benediction: May the peace of the Lord Jesus go with you wherever he may send you. May he guide you through the wilderness, protect you through the storm. May he bring you home rejoicing at the wonders he has shown you. May he bring you home rejoicing once again into our doors. Postlude Thank you for Worshiping with us today! (CCLI License #1552544)  Payette United Methodist Church
October 17, 2021 – 11:00 AM Welcome and Announcements “The Family of God” I'm so glad I'm a part of the family of God I've been washed in the fountain Cleansed by His blood Joint heirs with Jesus As we travel this sod For I'm part of the family The family of God “Majesty, Worship His Majesty” UMH# 176 Majesty, worship His majesty Unto Jesus, be all glory, honor and praise Majesty, Kingdom authority Flows from His throne Unto His own, His anthem raise So exalt, lift up on high the Name of Jesus Magnify, come glorify Christ Jesus the King Majesty, worship His majesty Jesus who died, now glorified King of all kings Responsive Reading from Psalm 104 Leader: Praise the Lord, my soul. Lord my God, you are very great; you are clothed with splendor and majesty. People: The Lord wraps himself in light as with a garment; he stretches out the heavens like a tent and lays the beams of his upper chambers on their waters. Leader: He makes the clouds his chariot and rides on the wings of the wind. People: He makes winds his messengers, flames of fire his servants. All: I will sing to the Lord all my life; I will sing praise to my God as long as I live. Unison Invocation Heavenly Father, You taught the stars to sing but the heavens cannot contain your glory. Nor can this place contain your holiness. But may our words and music carry to you how glad we are to be in your presence, experiencing your tender mercies and grace. We pray in the name of Jesus. Amen. “To God Be the Glory” UMH #98 vs 1,2 To God be the glory, great things He has done; So loved He the world that He gave us His Son, Who yielded His life an atonement for sin, And opened the life gate that all may go in. Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, Let the earth hear His voice! Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, Let the people rejoice! O come to the Father, through Jesus the Son, And give Him the glory, great things He has done. Great things he has taught us, Great things he has done, And great our rejoicing Thru Jesus the Son; But purer, and higher, and greater will be Our wonder, our transport when Jesus we see! (Chorus) Offering our gifts and tithes Offering Prayer Old Testament Reading - Job 38:1-7 New Testament Reading - Mark 10: 35-45 God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks be to God! Prayers of the People and The Lord’s Prayer Hymn: “Near to the Heart of God” UMH#472 vs. 1,2 There is a place of quiet rest, near to the heart of God; a place where sin cannot molest, near to the heart of God. O Jesus, blest Redeemer, sent from the heart of God, hold us who wait before thee, near to the heart of God. There is a place of comfort sweet, near to the heart of God; a place where we our Savior meet, near to the heart of God. (Chorus) Message: The Source of Eternal Salvation Hebrews 5:1-12 Commitment Hymn “God Is So Good” TFWS#2056 vs. 1,2,3 God is so good, God is so good, God is so good, God’s so good to me. God cares for me, God cares for me, God cares for me, God’s so good to me God loves me so, God loves me so, God loves me so, God’s so good to me. Benediction: May the peace of the Lord Jesus go with you wherever he may send you. May he guide you through the wilderness, protect you through the storm. May he bring you home rejoicing at the wonders he has shown you. May he bring you home rejoicing once again into our doors. Postlude Thank you for Worshiping with us today! (CCLI License #1552544)  Payette United Methodist Church
October 10, 2021 – 11:00 AM Welcome and Announcements “The Family of God” I'm so glad I'm a part of the family of God I've been washed in the fountain Cleansed by His blood Joint heirs with Jesus As we travel this sod For I'm part of the family The family of God “This Is the Day” UMH# 657 This is the Day, This is the Day That the Lord has made, That the Lord has made, I will rejoice, I will rejoice And Be glad in it, and be glad in it This is the Day That the Lord has made, That the Lord has made, I will rejoice, I will rejoice And Be glad in it, and be glad in it Responsive Reading from Psalm 90 Leader: Relent Lord! How long will it be? Have compassion on your servants. People: Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days. Leader: Make us glad for as many days as you have afflicted us, for as many years as we have seen trouble. People: May your deeds be shown to your servants, your splendor to their children. All: May the favor of the Lord rest upon us. Unison Invocation Please do not grow weary of us, O God, as we again open before you the dark and difficult places of our hearts and seek your healing power. Use this gathering to guide us into humility and gratitude, restore our souls to singing and our hearts to loving. Help us to press on in the way you have shown us through Jesus until we know in our very being that nothing can separate us from your love. In his name we pray. Amen. Hymn: “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah” UMH #127 vs 1,2 Guide me, O Thou great Jehovah, Pilgrim through this barren land. I am weak, but Thou art mighty; Hold me with Thy powerful hand. Bread of Heaven, Bread of Heaven, Feed me till I want no more; Feed me till I want no more. Open now the crystal fountain, Where the healing stream does flow; Let the fire and cloudy pillar Lead me all my journey through. Songs of praises, songs of praises, I will ever give to Thee; I will ever give to Thee. Offering our gifts and tithes Offering Prayer Old Testament Reading - Amos 5:7 and 11-15 New Testament Reading - Mark 10:17-23 God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks be to God! Prayers of the People and The Lord’s Prayer Hymn: Song Medley: TFWS#2065, #2070, #2071, #2068 More Precious Than Silver, He Is Exalted, Jesus, Name Above All Names, I Love You, Lord Lord, You are more precious than silver. Lord, You are more costly than gold. Lord, You are more beautiful than diamonds, And nothing I desire compares to You. He is exalted, the King is exalted on high; I will praise him. He is exalted, forever exalted and I will praise his name! He is the Lord, forever his truth shall reign; heaven and earth rejoice in his holy name. He is exalted, the King is exalted on high. Jesus, name above all names, beautiful Savior, glorious Lord. Emmanuel, God is with us, blessed Redeemer, Living Word. I Love You Lord And I lift my voice To Worship You O my soul rejoice Take joy my King In what you hear May it be a sweet, sweet sound In your ear. Message: "He Knows" Hebrews 4:12-16 Commitment Hymn “Grace Greater Than Our Sin” UMH#365vs. 1,4 Marvelous grace of our loving Lord, grace that exceeds our sin and our guilt, yonder on Calvary’s mount out-poured, there where the blood of the Lamb was spilt. Grace, grace, God's grace, grace that will pardon and cleanse within; grace, grace, God's grace, grace that is greater than all our sin. Marvelous, infinite, matchless grace, freely bestowed on all who believe; you that are longing to see his face, will you this moment his grace receive? Benediction: May the peace of the Lord Jesus go with you wherever he may send you. May he guide you through the wilderness, protect you through the storm. May he bring you home rejoicing at the wonders he has shown you. May he bring you home rejoicing once again into our doors. Postlude Thank you for Worshiping with us today! (CCLI License #1552544)  Payette United Methodist Church
October 3, 2021 – 11:00 AM Welcome and Announcements “The Family of God” I'm so glad I'm a part of the family of God I've been washed in the fountain Cleansed by His blood Joint heirs with Jesus As we travel this sod For I'm part of the family, The family of God Hymn: How Great Thou Art UMH 77 all vs. O Lord my God! When I in awesome wonder consider all the worlds thy hands have made, I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder, thy power throughout the universe displayed. Refrain: Then sings my soul, my savior God to thee; how great thou art, how great thou art! Then sings my soul, my Savior God to thee; how great thou art, how great thou art! When through the woods and forest glades I wander, and hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees; when I look down from lofty mountain grandeur and hear the brook, and feel the gentle breeze; And when I think, That God, His Son not sparing; Sent Him to die, I scarce can take it in; That on the Cross, My burden gladly bearing, He bled and died to take away my sin. When Christ shall come with shouts of acclamation and take me home, what joy shall fill my heart. Then I shall bow in humble adoration and there proclaim, my God, how great Thou art! Responsive Reading from Psalm 27 Leader: The Lord is my light and my salvation - People: whom shall I fear? Leader: The Lord is the stronghold of my life - People: of whom shall I be afraid? Leader: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. All: Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord Unison Invocation Heavenly Father, fill this place with your peace, not that fragile and undependable peace that the world offers but the peace that goes to our souls. Help us hear the good news that reminds us that we are loved. We pray in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen. Old Testament Reading: Genesis 2: 18-24 Gospel Reading: Mark 10: 13-16 God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks be to God! Hymn: The Church’s One Foundation MH#545 vs. 1,2,5 The church's one foundation is Jesus Christ her Lord; she is his new creation by water and the Word. From heaven he came and sought her, to be his holy bride; with his own blood he bought her, and for her life he died. Elect from every nation, yet one o'er all the earth; her charter of salvation, one Lord, one faith, one birth; one holy name she blesses, partakes one holy food, and to one hope she presses, with every grace endued. Yet she on earth has union with God the Three in One, and mystic sweet communion with those whose rest is won. O happy ones and holy! Lord, give us grace that we like them, the meek and lowly, on high may dwell with thee. Message: But We See Jesus Hebrews 1: 1-4 and 2: 5-11 Communion Hymn: Let Us Break Bread Together UMH#618 all vs. Let us break bread together on our knees, let us break bread together on our knees When I fall on my knees with my face to the rising sun, O Lord, have mercy on me. Let us drink wine together on our knees, let us drink wine together on our knees. When I fall on my knees with my face to the rising sun, O Lord, have mercy on me. Let us praise God together on our knees, let us praise God together on our knees. When I fall on my knees with my face to the rising sun, O Lord, have mercy on me. The Communion Service Our Lord invites to his table all who love him, who earnestly repent of their sin and seek to live in peace with one another. Let us confess our sin before God and one another. Prayer of Confession and Pardon Merciful God, We confess that we have not loved you with our whole heart. Our faith has been tested and we have stumbled. Our feet have strayed from the path of Christ and we have wandered from you. We have put our faith in the loud voices of this world, ignoring your whispers. Forgive us, we pray. We do want to follow Jesus, the Christ, in whose name we pray. Amen. Bread and Cup Closing Song - Teresa’s Prayer Christ be in my mind and in my thinking, Christ be in my eyes, in everything I see, Christ be in my ears and in my hearing, Christ be in my mouth, in every word I speak, Christ be in my heart and in my loving, Christ be in my life, each moment that I live. Benediction May the peace of the Lord Jesus go with you wherever he may send you. May he guide you through the wilderness, protect you through the storm. May he bring you home rejoicing at the wonders he has shown you. May he bring you home rejoicing once again into our doors. Postlude Thank you for Worshiping with us today! (CCLI License #1552544)  Payette United Methodist Church
September 26, 2021 – 11:00 A.M. Prelude: Welcome and Announcements Interlude: Welcoming the Light of Christ and inviting the neighborhood to worship. *Call to Worship Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit Calling Song: "I Am Thine, O Lord” UMH #419 vs 1,3 I am thine, O Lord, I have heard thy voice, and it told thy love to me; but I long to rise in the arms of faith and be closer drawn to thee. Refrain: Draw me nearer, nearer, blessed Lord, to the cross where thou hast died. Draw me nearer, nearer, nearer, blessed Lord, to thy precious bleeding side. O the pure delight of a single hour that before thy throne I spend, when I kneel in prayer, and with thee, my God, I commune as friend with friend. (repeat refrain) Responsive Reading Psalm 124 Leader: If it had not been the Lord who on our side – let Israel now say – if it had not been the Lord who was on our side when our enemies attacked us, they would have swallowed us up alive, when their anger was kindled against us; People: the flood would have swept us away, the torrent would have gone over us; then over us would have gone the raging waters. Leader: Blessed be the Lord, who have not given us as prey to their teeth. People: We have escaped like a bird from the snare of the fowlers; the snare is broken, and we have escaped! All: Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth. Unison Invocation O Heavenly Father, we hear and say so many words, yet yours is the word we need this morning. We know that you speak. Help us to listen; and, if what we hear is silence, let it calm us rather than disturb us; let it shrink our pride and expand our humility. We pray in the name of Jesus. Amen. Hymn “Lord, I want to Be a Christian” UMH #402 vs 1, 2, 4 Lord, I want to be a Christian in my heart, in my heart; Lord, I want to be a Christian in my heart. In my heart, in my heart, Lord, I want to be a Christian in my heart. Lord I want to be more loving in my heart, in my heart; Lord I want to be more loving in my heart. In my heart, in my heart, Lord, I want to be more loving in my heart. Lord, I want to be like Jesus in my heart, in my heart; Lord, I want to be like Jesus in my heart. In my heart, in my heart, Lord, I want to be like Jesus in my heart. Old Testament Reading - Esther 7:1-6 and 9:20-22 Gospel Reading - Mark 9:38-42 God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks be to God! Prayers of the People with the Lord’s Prayer Offertory with Doxology Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures here below; praise him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. Message - Guest Speaker: Rochelle Killett from the Methodist Church in Nampa. She will be standing in for Pastor Jim, with a sermon from 1Kings 19: 3-9 Commitment Hymn “Precious Lord, Take My Hand” UMH #474 Precious Lord, take my hand, lead me on, let me stand, I am tired, I am weak, I am worn; through the storm through the night, lead me on to the light: Take my hand, precious Lord, lead me home. When my way grows drear, precious Lord, linger near, when my life is almost gone, hear my cry, hear my call, hold my hand lest I fall: Take my hand, precious Lord, lead me home. When the darkness appears and the night draws near, and the day is past and gone, at the river I stand, guide my feet, hold my hand: Take my hand, precious Lord, lead me home. Closing Song “Teresa’s Prayer” Christ be in my mind and in my thinking, Christ be in my eyes, in everything I see, Christ be in my ears and in my hearing, Christ be in my mouth, in every word I speak, Christ be in my heart and in my loving, Christ be in my life, each moment that I live. Unison Benediction May the peace of the Lord Jesus go with you wherever he may send you. May he guide you through the wilderness, protect you through the storm. May he bring you home rejoicing at the wonders he has shown you. May he bring you home rejoicing once again into our doors. Postlude Thank you for Worshiping with us today! (CCLI License #1552544)  Payette United Methodist Church
September 19, 2021 – 11:00 AM Welcome and Announcements “The Family of God” I'm so glad I'm a part of the family of God I've been washed in the fountain Cleansed by His blood Joint heirs with Jesus As we travel this sod For I'm part of the family, The family of God “Open Our Eyes” TFWS# 2086 2x Open our eyes, Lord, We want to see Jesus, To reach out and touch him, and say that we love him. Open our eyes, Lord, And help us to listen. Open our eyes, Lord, We want to see Jesus. (Repeat All) Responsive Reading from Psalm 1 Leader: Happy are those who will not follow the advice of the wicked, or take the path that sinners tread, or sit with scoffers. People: Happy are those who delight in the law of the Lord, and meditate on his law day and night. All: They are like trees planted by streams of water. Unison Invocation Now, Heavenly Father, calm us into a peace that heals and shapes our longings, questions, wounds, and passions into a more holy life that looks like Jesus in whose name we pray. Amen Hymn: “Holy God, We Praise Thy Name” UMH #79 vs. 1,4,5 Holy God, we praise thy name; Lord of all, we bow before thee; all on earth thy scepter claim; all in heaven above adore thee. Infinite thy vast domain; everlasting is thy reign. Holy Father, Holy Son, Holy Spirit: three we name thee, though in essence only one; undivided God we claim thee, and adoring bend the knee while we own the mystery. Christ, thou art our glorious King, Son of God, enthroned in splendor, But deliverance to bring Thou all honors didst surrender, And wast of a virgin born, Humbly on that blessed morn. Offering our gifts and tithes Offering Prayer Old Testament Reading - Proverbs 31:30-31 New Testament Reading - Mark 9:30-37 God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks be to God! Prayers of the People and The Lord’s Prayer Hymn: “Take My Life, and Let It Be” UMH#399 vs.1,3 Take my life, and let it be consecrated, Lord, to thee. Take my moments and my days; let them flow in ceaseless praise. Take my hands and let them move at the impulse of Your love. Take my feet, and let them be swift and beautiful for thee. Take my will, and make it thine; it shall be no longer mine. Take my heart, it is Your own; it shall be Your royal throne. Take my love, my Lord, I pour at Your feet its treasure store. Take myself, and I will be ever, only, all for thee. Message: "Show Me" James 3:13-18 Commitment Hymn “Rise Up, O Saints of God” UMH#576 vs. 1,3 Rise up, O Saints of God! Have done with lesser things; Give heart and soul and mind and strength To serve the King of kings. Rise up, O Saints of God! The Church for you does wait, Her strength unequal to her task; Rise up and make her great. Closing Song: Teresa’s Prayer Christ be in my mind and in my thinking, Christ be in my eyes, in everything I see, Christ be in my mouth, in every word I speak, Christ be in my heart and in my loving, Christ be in my life, each moment that I live. Benediction: May the peace of the Lord Jesus go with you wherever he may send you. May he guide you through the wilderness, protect you through the storm. May he bring you home rejoicing at the wonders he has shown you. May he bring you home rejoicing once again into our doors. Postlude Thank you for Worshiping with us today! Note: All vocals are covered by CCLI License #1552544  Payette United Methodist Church
September 12, 2021 – 9:00 A.M. Today's service was not recorded, however, you can listen to our sister church Fruitland United Methodist's recorded service by clicking here Prelude: Welcome and Announcements "The Family of God" I’m so glad I’m a part of the family of God - I’ve been washed in the fountain, cleansed by His blood! Joint heirs with Jesus as we travel this sod, For I’m part of the family, the family of God *Call to Worship Hymn: “All Creatures of Our God and King” UMH# 62, 2 vs All creatures of our God and King Lift up your voice and with us sing, O Praise Ye! Alleluia! O brother sun with golden beam, O sister moon with softer gleam! O praise Ye! O praise Ye! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! All ye who are of tender heart, forgiving others, take your part, Alleluia, Alleluia! Ye who long pain and sorrow bear, sing praise and cast on God your care, O sing ye, O sing ye, Alleluia, alleluia, Alleluia! Responsive Reading Leader: Jesus Christ is our light, our vision and our sight. Our Lord is the way we are called to see life. People: Until God’s kingdom comes, there will be darkness and with it blindness; but Christ’s victory is light for all his people. Leader: We have come to worship and to receive that light for ourselves, that we might be filled with the light of Christ. People: Let us worship the true light, Jesus Christ our Lord. Unison Invocation Gracious God, we thank you for your promise to be with us, and among us today as we worship you in a spirit of humility and holiness. We invite you to be our ‘true mirror’ to hold up before us your Word in such a way that we see our true selves. Help us also to see in a new way the fullness of your ineffable glory and transcendent grace and mercy. We await in the next hour your word to us, that by it we may be empowered to live in the world, announcing your rule of justice, reconciliation and peace. In the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Friend. Amen. Hymn: “Be Thou My Vision” UMH #451 Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart; naught be all else to me, save that thou art. Thou my best thought, by day or by night, waking or sleeping, thy presence my light. Be thou my wisdom, and thou my true word; I ever with thee and thou with me, Lord; thou and thou only, first in my heart, great God of heaven, my treasure thou art. Great God of heaven, my victory won, may I reach heaven’s joys, O bright heaven’s Sun! Heart of my own heart, whatever be fall, till be my vision, O Ruler of all. Scripture Reading Psalm 19 & Isaiah 50: 4-9 God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks be to God! Prayers of the People with the Lord’s Prayer Offertory with Doxology Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures here below; praise him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. Hymn: “We Are Called” TFWS #2172 Vs 1 Come! Live in the light! Shine with the joy and the love of the Lord! We are called to be light for the kingdom, to live in the freedom of the city of God! Refrain: We are called to act with justice, we are called to love tenderly, we are called to serve one another, to walk humbly with God! Come, open your heart Show your mercy to all those in fear We are called to be hope for the hopeless So all hatred and blindness will be no more (refrain) Sing, sing a new song Sing of that great day when all will be one God will reign and we'll walk with each other As sisters and brothers united in love (refrain) Sermon: ‘The Most Amazing Mirror’ James 1: 17-27 Closing Hymn: “Shine Jesus Shine” TFWS #2173 Refrain: Shine Jesus shine, fill this land with the Father’s glory, blaze, Spirit, blaze, set our hearts on fire; flow, river, flow, flood the nations with grace and mercy, send forth your word, Lord, and let there be light. Lord, the light of your love is shining in the midst of the darkness shining; Jesus, Light of the World, shine upon us, set us free by the truth you now bring us. Shine on me, shine on me. (Repeat Refrain) Unison Benediction May the peace of the Lord Jesus go with you wherever he may send you. May he guide you through the wilderness, protect you through the storm. May he bring you home rejoicing at the wonders he has shown you. May he bring you home rejoicing once again into our doors. Postlude Thank you for Worshiping with us today! Note: All vocals are covered by CCLI License #1552544  PAYETTE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Sept. 5, 2021, 11:00 am Prelude: Welcome and Announcements "The Family of God" I’m so glad I’m a part of the family of God - I’ve been washed in the fountain, cleansed by His blood! Joint heirs with Jesus as we travel this sod, For I’m part of the family, the family of God *Call to Worship Calling Song “Surely the Presence of the Lord” UMH #328 Surely, the presence of the Lord is in this place; I can feel his mighty power and his grace. I can hear the brush of angels’ wings, I see glory on each face; surly the presence of the Lord is in this place. Responsive Reading from Psalm 146 (NRSV) Leader: Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord, O my soul! People: I will praise the Lord as long as I live; I will sing praises to my God all life long. Leader: Do not put your trust in princes, in mortals, in whom there is no help. People: When their breath departs, they return to the earth; on that very day their plans perish. Leader: The Lord watches over the strangers; he upholds the orphan and the widow, but the way of the wicked he brings to ruin. All: The Lord reigns forever, your God, O Zion, for all generations. Praise the Lord! Unison Invocation Heavenly Father, hear our prayers, And through the presence of your Son Free us from the grip of fear and death. Help us experience the fullness of life That can be found by following Jesus As we pray in his name. Amen. Old Testament Reading - Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9, and 22-23 Gospel Reading - Mark 7:24-30 God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks be to God! “Worship Song “Gather Us In” TFWS #2236 Here in this place new light is streaming, now is the darkness vanished away, See in this space our fears and our dreamings, brought here to you in the light of this day. Gather us in the lost and forsaken, gather us in the blind and the lame; call to us now, and we shall awaken, we shall arise at the sound of our name. We are the young our lives are a mystery We are the old who yearn for you face We have been sung throughout all of history Called to be light to the whole human race Gather us in the rich and the haughty Gather us in the proud and the strong Give us a heart so meek and so lowly Give us the courage to enter the song Not in the dark of buildings confining, not in some heaven, light-years away, but here in this place the new light is shining, now is the Kingdom, now is the day. Gather us in and hold us forever, gather us in and make us your own; gather us in – all peoples together, fire of love in our flesh and bone. Sermon “Mercy Triumphs Over Judgement” James 2:1-17 The Communion Service The Apostles Creed I believe in God, the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, is seated at the right hand of the Father, and will come again to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy universal church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Communion Song "Sanctuary" Lord prepare me To be a Sanctuary Pure and holy Tried and true With thanksgiving I’ll be a living Sanctuary, for You Our Lord invites to his table all who love him, who earnestly repent of their sin and seek to live in peace with one another. Let us confess our sin before God and one another. Prayer of Confession and Pardon Merciful God, we confess that we have not loved you with our whole heart. Our faith has been tested and we have stumbled. Our feet have strayed from the path of Christ and we have wandered from you. We have put our faith in the loud voices of this world, ignoring your whispers. Forgive us, we pray. We do want to follow Jesus, the Christ, in whose name we pray. Amen. Hear the good news; Christ died for us while we were yet sinners. That proves God’s love for us. In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven. In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven. Thanks be to God! Please pray: Eternal God, we give you thanks for this holy mystery in which “the Word became flesh and dwelt among us.” Strengthen us in mind, body and soul for the days ahead. May your Spirit fill us as we live and pray in Jesus’ name. Amen. Bread and Cup Please exit through the front door. We will stand in a circle, be served, and partake together. Closing Hymn "I Come With Joy" UMH #617, 2 vs I come with joy to meet my Lord, forgiven, loved, and free; in awe and wonder to recall His life laid down for me. His life laid down for me. Together met, together bound, we'll go our different ways; and as His people in the world, we'll live and speak His praise, we'll live and speak His praise. Unison Benediction May the peace of the Lord Jesus go with you wherever he may send you. May he guide you through the wilderness, protect you through the storm. May he bring you home rejoicing at the wonders he has shown you. May he bring you home rejoicing once again into our doors. Postlude Thank you for Worshiping with us today! Note: All vocals are covered by CCLI License #1552544 
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Welcome and Announcements *CALL TO WORSHIP Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit Responsive Reading from Psalm 89 Leader: I will sing of the Lord’s great love forever; People: with my mouth I will make your faithfulness known through all generations. Leader: I will declare that your love stands firm forever; All: We will declare that you established your faithfulness in heaven itself. Calling Song “We Bring the Sacrifice of Praise” TFWS #2031 We bring the sacrifice of praise Unto the house of the Lord. We bring the sacrifice of praise Unto the house of the Lord. And we offer up to You The sacrifices of thanksgiving; And we offer up to You The sacrifices of joy. Unison Invocation Adapted from the Book of Common Prayer O merciful God, Empower Your Church, being gathered together today in unity, to display your power, to the glory of your Name. We pray through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Singing Some Prayers Do, Lord, Remember Me UMH #527 (verses 1, 2, and 5) Do Lord, oh, do Lord, oh, do remember me, Do Lord, oh, do Lord, oh, do remember me, Do Lord, oh, do Lord, oh, do remember me, Look away beyond the blue. I took Jesus as my Savior, you take Him too, I took Jesus as my Savior, you take Him too, I took Jesus as my Savior, you take Him too, Look away beyond the blue. I've got a home in glory land, that outshines the sun I've got a home in glory land, that outshines the sun I've got a home in glory land, that outshines the sun Look away beyond the blue Guide My Feet TFWS #2208 (verses 1, 2, and 3) Guide my feet while I run this race. Guide my feet while I run this race. Guide my feet while I run this race, for I don’t want to run this race in vain! Hold my hand while I run this race. Hold my hand while I run this race. Hold my hand while I run this race, for I don’t want to run this race in vain! Stand by me while I run this race. Stand by me while I run this race. Stand by me while I run this race, for I don’t want to run this race in vain! Old Testament Reading - Deuteronomy 4:1-2 and 6-9 Gospel Reading - Mark 7:1-7 God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks be to God! Prayers of the People Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior UMH #351 (verses 1, 2, and 3) Pass me not, O gentle Savior, Hear my humble cry, While on others Thou art calling, Do not pass me by. Refrain: Savior, Savior, Hear my humble cry; While on others Thou art calling, Do not pass me by. Let me at a throne of mercy Find a sweet relief; Kneeling there in deep contrition, Help my unbelief. [Refrain] Trusting only in Thy merit, Would I seek Thy face; Heal my wounded, broken spirit, Save me by Thy grace. [Refrain] Holy, Holy, Holy TFWS - #2007 Holy, holy, holy, my heart, my heart adores you! My heart knows how to say to you; You are holy, Lord! Santo, santo, santo, mi corazon te adora! Mi corazon te sabe decir; Santo entres, Dios! Spiritual “I’m A Soldier (in the Army of the Lord”) Sermon “Don’t Forget to Pray for Me” Ephesians 6:18-20 Commitment Prayer “Have Thine Own Way, Lord” UMH #382 (verses 1, 2, and 4) Have thine own way, Lord! Have thine own way! Thou art the potter, I am the clay. Mold me and make me after thy will, while I am waiting, yielded and still. Have thine own way, Lord! Have thine own way! Search me and try me, Savior today! Wash me just now, Lord Wash me just now, As in thy presence Humbly I bow. Have Thine own way, Lord! Have Thine own way! Hold o’er my being absolute sway! Fill with Thy Spirit ’till all shall see Christ only, always, living in me. Unison Benediction May the peace of the Lord Jesus go with you wherever he may send you. May he guide you through the wilderness, protect you through the storm. May he bring you home rejoicing at the wonders he has shown you. May he bring you home rejoicing once again into our doors. Closing Prayer “Bind Us Together” Bind us together Lord, Bind us together with chords that cannot be broken. Bind us together Lord, Bind us together, Lord, Bind us together with love. There is only one God, there is only on king, there is only one body, that is why we sing. Bind us together Lord, Bind us together with chords that cannot be broken. Bind us together Lord, Bind us together, Lord, Bind us together with love. Thank you for worshipping with us today! 
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August 22, 2021 – 11:00 AM Welcome and Announcements and Camp Report by Kathryn Tompkins “The Family of God” I’m so glad I’m a part of the family of God - I’ve been washed in the fountain, cleansed by His blood! Joint heirs with Jesus as we travel this sod, For I’m part of the family, the family of God. Video “Breathe on Me Breath of God" UMH#420 Responsive Reading Psalm 84:1 and 10-12 Leader: How lovely is your dwelling place, O Lord Almighty. People: A single day in your courts is better than a thousand anywhere else! I would rather be a gatekeeper in the house of the Lord than live the “good life” in the homes of the wicked. Leader: For the Lord God is our light and protector. He give us grace and glory. No good thing will he withhold from those who do what is right. All: O Lord Almighty, happy are those who trust in you. O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord. For he alone is worthy. For he alone is worthy, For he alone is worthy. Christ the Lord. Unison Invocation Heavenly Father, gratitude comes hard to us. Boasting and blaming are easier, yet me trust that you know such things are products of our insecurities, fears, and ambitions. But now, in Your presence, in this place, with these other followers of Jesus, we are softened and find clarity and praise more compatible with what we truly believe. So on this day we humbly pause to praise you that when we gather in the name of Jesus Christ you are right here to disturb and renew us. Through Christ we pray. Amen. Hymn: “Love Divine, All Love’s Excelling” UMH#384 vs. 1,3 Love divine, all loves excelling, Joy of heaven to earth come down; Fix in us thy humble dwelling; All thy faithful mercies crown! Jesus, Thou art all compassion, Pure unbounded love Thou art; Visit us with Thy salvation; Enter every trembling heart. Come, Almighty to deliver, Let us all Thy life receive; Suddenly return and never, Never more Thy temples leave. Thee we would be always blessing, Serve Thee as Thy hosts above, Pray and praise Thee without ceasing, Glory in Thy perfect love. Offering our gifts and tithes Offering Prayer Old Testament Reading - Joshua 24:1 and 14-18 Gospel Reading - John 6:60-69 God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks be to God! Prayers of the People Message: “One More Thing…or Two” Galatians 5:26-6:10 Closing Hymn “To God Be the Glory” UMH#98 vs. 1 To God be the glory, great things He has done; So loved He the world that He gave us His Son, Who yielded His life an atonement for sin, And opened the life gate that all may go in. Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, Let the earth hear His voice! Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, Let the people rejoice! O come to the Father, through Jesus the Son, And give Him the glory, great things He has done. Benediction: May the peace of the Lord Jesus go with you wherever he may send you. May he guide you through the wilderness, protect you through the storm. May he bring you home rejoicing at the wonders he has shown you. May he bring you home rejoicing once again into our doors. Postlude Thank you for Worshiping with us today! Note: All vocals are covered by CCLI License #1552544  Payette United Methodist Church
August 15, 2021 – 11:00 AM Today's service was not recorded, however, you can listen to our sister church Fruitland United Methodist's recorded service by clicking here Welcome and Announcements “The Family of God” I'm so glad I'm a part of the family of God I've been washed in the fountain Cleansed by His blood Joint heirs with Jesus As we travel this sod For I'm part of the family The family of God Hymn “Praise to the Lord, Almighty" UMH#139 vs. 1,5 Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation. O my soul, praise him, for he is thy health and salvation! All ye who hear, now to his temple draw near; join me in glad adoration! Praise to the Lord! O let all that is in me adore him! All that has life and breath, come now with praises before him! Let the amen sound from his people again; gladly forever adore him. Responsive Reading Psalm 145:3-7 Leader: Praise the Lord! I will thank the Lord with all my heart as I meet with his people. People: How amazing are the deeds of the Lord! All who delight in him should ponder them. Leader: Everything he does reveals his glory and majesty. His righteousness never fails. People: Who can forget the wonders he performs? How gracious and merciful is our Lord! All: Praise his name forever! Unison Invocation O God, the wonder of it all is that we are here at all, in this specific place and time, living these distinctive lives on this unique planet. The wonder of it all is that we are not lost in the stars that you move in our very real lives, challenging us with friends and adversaries, stirring us with stories, music and prayers that bind us to one another and You. We come to You in the name of Jesus. Amen. Hymn: “In Unity We Lift Our Song” TFWS#2221 vs. 1,2 In unity we lift our song of grateful adoration, for brothers brave and sisters strong. What cause for celebration! For those whose faithfulness has kept us through distress, who've shared with us our plight, who've held us in the night, the blessed congregation. For stories told and told again to every generation, to give us strength in time of pain, to give us consolation. Our spirits to revive to keep our dreams alive, when we are far from home and evil seasons come; how firm is our foundation. Offering our gifts and tithes Offering Prayer Old Testament Reading - Proverbs 9:7-12 The Psalm Reading - Psalm 34:1-7 God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks be to God! Hymn “Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus” UMH#462 vs. 1,2,3 Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus, Just to take Him at His Word; Just to rest upon His promise, Just to know, "Thus saith the Lord!" Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him! How I've proved Him o'er and o'er; Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus! Oh, for grace to trust Him more! Yes, tis sweet to trust in Jesus, Just from sin and self to cease; Just from Jesus simply taking Life and rest, and joy and peace. Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him! How I've proved Him o'er and o'er; Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus! Oh, for grace to trust Him more! I'm so glad I learned to trust Him, Precious Jesus, Savior, Friend; And I know that He is with me, Will be with me to the end. Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him! How I've proved Him o'er and o'er; Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus! Oh, for grace to trust Him more! Prayers of the People Message: “Be Careful How You Live” Ephesians 5:15-21 Closing Hymn “I Have Decided to Follow Jesus” UMH#526 all vs. I have decided to follow Jesus I have decided to follow Jesus I have decided to follow Jesus No turning back, no turning back The world behind me, the cross before me … x 3 no turning back, no turning back Though none go with me still I will follow… x 3 no turning back, no turning back Benediction: May the peace of the Lord Jesus go with you wherever he may send you. May he guide you through the wilderness, protect you through the storm. May he bring you home rejoicing at the wonders he has shown you. May he bring you home rejoicing once again into our doors. Postlude Thank you for Worshiping with us today! Note: All vocals are covered by CCLI License #1552544  Payette United Methodist Church
August 8, 2021 – 11:00 AM Today's service was not recorded, however, you can listen to our sister church Fruitland United Methodist's recorded service by clicking here Welcome and Announcements “The Family of God” I'm so glad I'm a part of the family of God I've been washed in the fountain Cleansed by His blood Joint heirs with Jesus As we travel this sod For I'm part of the family The family of God Hymn “He Has Made Me Glad" TFWS#2270 I will enter his gates with thanksgiving in my heart, I will enter his courts with praise. I will say, “This is the day that the Lord has made.” I will rejoice, For he has made me glad. He has made me glad, he has made me glad. I will rejoice, for he has made me glad. He has made me glad, he has made me glad. I will rejoice, for he has made me glad. Responsive Reading Leader: I will extol the Lord at all times; his praise will always be on my lips. People: My soul will boast in the Lord; let the afflicted hear and rejoice! All: Glorify the Lord with me; let us exalt his name together. Unison Invocation O Heavenly Father, We stammer our praise and thanksgiving for the extravagance of your gifts that often leave us tongue-tied and teary-eyed. We praise you for the surprises of grace that catch us off guard and fill our struggles with hope, our defeats with timeless lessons and with the fresh possibilities that well up from the old promises you always find ways to keep through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Hymn: “Take My Life and Let It Be” UMH#399 vs. 1,2,3 Take my life, and let it be consecrated, Lord, to thee. Take my moments and my days; let them flow in ceaseless praise. Take my hands, and let them move at the impulse of Your love. Take my feet, and let them be swift and beautiful for thee. Take my voice, and let me sing always, only, for my King. Take my lips, and let them be filled with messages from thee. Take my silver and my gold; not a mite would I withhold. Take my intellect, and use every power as You shall choose. Take my will, and make it Yours; it shall be no longer mine. Take my heart, it is Your own; it shall be Your royal throne. Take my love, my Lord, I pour at Your feet its treasure store. Take myself, and I will be ever, only, all for thee. Offering our gifts and tithes Offering Prayer Old Testament Reading - Psalm 130 New Testament Reading - John 6:35 and 41-51 God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks be to God! Hymn: “Jesu, Jesu” UMH#432 vs 1,2,3 Jesu, Jesu fill us with your love, show us how to serve the neighbors we have from you. Kneels at the feet of his friends, silently washes their feet, Master who acts as a slave to them Jesu, Jesu fill us with your love, show us how to serve the neighbors we have from you. Neighbors are rich and poor, neighbors are black and white, neighbors are near and far away. Jesu, Jesu fill us with your love, show us how to serve the neighbors we have from you. These are the ones we should serve, these are the ones we should love; all these neighbors to us and you. Prayers of the People Message: “Rules or Results” Ephesians 4:25- 5:2 Closing Hymn “As a Fire Is Meant for Burning” TFWS#2237 vs 1,2 As a fire is meant for burning with a bright and warming flame, so the church is meant for mission, giving glory to God's name. Not to preach our creeds or customs, but to build a bridge of care, we join hands across the nations, finding neighbors everywhere. We are learners; we are teachers; we are pilgrims on the way. We are seekers; we are givers; we are vessels made of clay. By our gentle loving actions, we would show that Christ is light. in a humble, listening spirit, we would live to God's delight. Benediction: May the peace of the Lord Jesus go with you wherever he may send you. May he guide you through the wilderness, protect you through the storm. May he bring you home rejoicing at the wonders he has shown you. May he bring you home rejoicing once again into our doors. Postlude Thank you for Worshiping with us today! Note: All vocals are covered by CCLI License #1552544  Payette United Methodist Church
August 1, 2021 – 11:00 AM Welcome and Announcements “The Family of God” I’m so glad I’m a part of the family of God - I’ve been washed in the fountain, cleansed by His blood! Joint heirs with Jesus as we travel this sod, For I’m part of the family, the family of God. Hymn: “Create in Me a Clean Heart” Create in me a clean heart, Oh God and renew a right spirit within me. Create in me a clean heart, O God and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from thy Presence, Oh Lord and take not thy Holy Spirit from me Restore unto me the joy of thy Salvation, and renew a right spirit within me. Responsive Reading From Psalm 48 Leader: Great is the Lord and greatly to be praised in the city of our God. People: We ponder your steadfast love, O God, in the midst of your temple All: Your name, O God, like your praise, reaches to the ends of the earth. Unison Invocation Almighty God, we ask you, who walked among us in the person of Jesus of Nazareth and now accompanies us through the Holy Spirit, to turn the places we live into strongholds of your grace, that the most vulnerable as well as the most powerful among us may find peace in the security that comes in the strong name of Jesus Christ. Amen Hymn: They’ll Know We Are Christians TFWS #2223 We are one in the Spirit, we are one in the Lord, we are one in the Spirit, we are one in the Lord, and we pray that all unity may one day be restored. (Chorus) And they’ll know we are Christians by our love, by our love; yes, they’ll know we are Christians by our love. We will walk with each other, we will walk hand in hand, we will walk with each other, we will walk hand in hand, and together we’ll spread the news that God in our land: (Chorus) We will work with each other, we will work side by side, we will work with each other, we will work side by side, and we’ll guard human dignity and save human pride: (Chorus) Offering our gifts and tithes Offering Prayer Old Testament Reading - Exodus 16:2-4 and 16:9-16 Gospel Reading - John 6:24-35 God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks be to God! Message: “Joined and Held Together” Ephesians 4:1-16 Commitment Hymn: “The Church’s One Foundation” UMH#545 The church's one foundation is Jesus Christ her Lord; she is his new creation by water and the Word. From heaven he came and sought her, to be his holy bride; with his own blood he bought her, and for her life he died. Elect from every nation, yet one o'er all the earth; her charter of salvation, one Lord, one faith, one birth; one holy name she blesses, partakes one holy food, and to one hope she presses, with every grace endued. Mid toil and tribulation, and tumult of her war, she waits the consummation of peace forevermore; till, with the vision glorious, her longing eyes are blest, and the great church victorious shall be the church at rest. The Communion Service Our Lord invites to his table all who love him, who earnestly repent of their sin and seek to live in peace with one another. Let us confess our sin before God and one another. Prayer of Confession and Pardon Merciful God, We confess that we have not loved you with our whole heart. Our faith has been tested and we have stumbled. Our feet have strayed from the path of Christ and we have wandered from you. We have put our faith in the loud voices of this world, ignoring your whispers. Forgive us, we pray. We do want to follow Jesus, the Christ, in whose name we pray. Amen. (Leader) Hear the good news: Christ died for us while we were yet sinners. That proves Gods love toward us. In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven! In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven! Glory to God, Amen. Bread and Cup Unison Prayer: Eternal God, we give you thanks for this holy mystery in which “the Word became flesh and dwelt among us.” Strengthen us in mind, body and soul for the days ahead. May your Spirit fill us as we live and pray in Jesus’ name. Amen. Closing Song “Bind Us Together” TFWS#2226 Bind us together Lord Bind us together with chords that cannot be broken Bind us together Lord Bind us together Lord Bind us together with Love There is only one God, There is only one King. There is only one Body That is why we can sing. Bind us together Lord Bind us together with chords that cannot be broken Bind us together Lord Bind us together Lord Bind us together with Love Benediction May the peace of the Lord Jesus go with you wherever he may send you. May he guide you through the wilderness, protect you through the storm. May he bring you home rejoicing at the wonders he has shown you. May he bring you home rejoicing once again into our doors. Postlude Thank you for Worshiping with us today! Note: All vocals are covered by CCLI License #1552544.  Payette United Methodist Church July 25, 2021 – 11:00 AM Today's service was not recorded, however, you can listen to our sister church Fruitland United Methodist's recorded service by clicking here Welcome and Announcements “The Family of God” I'm so glad I'm a part, of the family of God I've been washed in the fountain Cleansed by His blood Joint heirs with Jesus as we travel this sod For I'm part of the family The family of God Hymn “Majesty, Worship His Majesty" UMH#176 Majesty, worship His majesty Unto Jesus, be all glory, honor and praise Majesty, Kingdom authority Flows from His throne Unto His own, His anthem raise So exalt, lift up on high the Name of Jesus Magnify, come glorify Christ Jesus the King Majesty, worship His majesty Jesus who died, now glorified King of all kings Responsive Reading Psalm 145:3-7 Leader: Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom. People: One generation will commend your works to another; they will tell of your mighty acts. Leader: They will speak of the glorious splendor of your majesty and I will meditate on your wonderful works. People: They will tell of the power of your awesome works, and I will proclaim your great deeds. All: We will celebrate your abundant goodness and joyfully sing of your righteousness. Unison Invocation Open my mouth and let me bear gladly the warm truth everywhere. Open my heart ad let me prepare love with thy children thus to share. Silently now I wait for thee, ready, my God, thy will to see. Open my heart, illumine me, Spirit divine. Amen Hymn: “God Is So Good” TFWS#2056 vs. 1,2,3 God is so good, God is so good, God is so good, God’s so good to me. God cares for me, God cares for me, God cares for me, God’s so good to me God loves me so, God loves me so, God loves me so, He’s so good to me. Offering our gifts and tithes Offering Prayer Old Testament Reading Psalm 145:8-16 New Testament Reading John 6:1-13 God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks be to God! Hymn “Spirit of the Living God” UMH#393 Spirit of the living God Fall afresh on me Spirit of the living God Fall afresh on me Melt me, Mold me Fill me, Use me Spirit of the Living God Fall afresh on me Prayers of the People Message: “I Pray for You” Ephesians 3:14-21 Closing Hymn “What a Friend We Have in Jesus” UMH#526 all vs. What a Friend we have in Jesus, all our sins and griefs to bear! What a privilege to carry everything to God in prayer! O what peace we often forfeit, O what needless pain we bear, All because we do not carry everything to God in prayer. Have we trials and temptations? Is there trouble anywhere? We should never be discouraged; take it to the Lord in prayer. Can we find a friend so faithful who will all our sorrows share? Jesus knows our every weakness; take it to the Lord in prayer. Are we weak and heavy laden, cumbered with a load of care? Precious Savior, still our refuge Take it to the Lord in prayer. Do your friends despise, forsake you? Take it to the Lord in prayer! In his arms he’ll take and shield you You will find a solace there. Benediction: May the peace of the Lord Jesus go with you wherever he may send you. May he guide you through the wilderness, protect you through the storm. May he bring you home rejoicing at the wonders he has shown you. May he bring you home rejoicing once again into our doors. Postlude Thank you for Worshiping with us today! Note: All vocals are covered by CCLI License #1552544. You can now make your Tithes and Offerings online by clicking on the button below. You do not have to have a PayPal Account to use this, and it is safe and secure! Make a one-time donation, or set up recurring Tithe.   Payette United Methodist Church July 18, 2021 – 11:00 AM Today's service was not recorded, however, you can listen to our sister church Fruitland United Methodist's recorded service by clicking Here Welcome and Announcements “The Family of God” I'm so glad I'm a part, of the family of God I've been washed in the fountain Cleansed by His blood Joint heirs with Jesus as we travel this sod For I'm part of the family The family of God Hymn “Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us" UMH#381 vs 1 Savior, like a shepherd lead us, much we need thy tender care; in thy pleasant pastures feed us, for our use thy folds prepare. Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus! Thou hast bought us, thine we are. Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus! Thou hast bought us, thine we are. Responsive Reading Psalm 23:1-4 Leader: The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. People: The Lord makes me lie down in green pastures, leads me beside still waters, restores my soul. Leader: He leads me in paths of righteousness for the sake of his name. People: Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I will fear no evil. All: For you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. Unison Invocation Here we are Father, ready to sing and pray and read and be together in Your presence. Please fill this room and our hearts with Your Spirit. Help us to sense the power of the risen Christ and we pray in his name. Amen. Hymn: “God of Grace and God of Glory” UMH#577 vs. 1,4 God of grace and God of glory, on thy people pour thy power; crown thine ancient church's story, bring her bud to glorious flower. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, for the facing of this hour, for the facing of this hour. Save us from weak resignation to the evils we deplore; let the search for thy salvation be our glory evermore. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, serving thee whom we adore, serving thee whom we adore. Offering our gifts and tithes Offering Prayer Old Testament Reading - Jeremiah 23:1-6 New Testament Reading - Ephesians 2:11-22 God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks be to God! Hymn “Come and Find the Quiet Center” TFWS#2128 vs 1,3 Come and find the quiet center in the crowded life we lead, find the room for hope to enter, find the frame where we are freed: clear the chaos and the clutter, clear our eyes, that we can see all the things that really matter, be at peace, and simply be. In the Spirit let us travel, open to each other's pain, let our loves and fears unravel, celebrate the space we gain: there's a place for deepest dreaming, there's a time for heart to care, in the Spirit's lively scheming there is always room to spare! Prayers of the People Message: “They Had Not Understood” Mark 6:45-52 Commitment Hymn “Just a Closer Walk with Thee” TFWS#2158 all verses I am weak but Thou art strong Jesus keep me from all wrong I'll be satisfied as long As I walk, let me walk close to Thee Chorus: Just a closer walk with Thee Grant it, Jesus, is my plea Daily walking close to Thee Let it be, dear Lord, let it be. Through this world of toil and snares, If I falter, Lord, who cares? Who with me my burden shares? None but Thee, dear Lord, none but Thee.. When my feeble life is o’er, Time for me will be no more; Guide me gently, safely o’er To Thy kingdom shore, to Thy shore. Benediction: May the peace of the Lord Jesus go with you wherever he may send you. May he guide you through the wilderness, protect you through the storm. May he bring you home rejoicing at the wonders he has shown you. May he bring you home rejoicing once again into our doors. Postlude Thank you for Worshiping with us today! Note: All vocals are covered by CCLI License #1552544. You can now make your Tithes and Offerings online by clicking on the button below. You do not have to have a PayPal Account to use this, and it is safe and secure! Make a one-time donation, or set up recurring Tithe.   Payette United Methodist Church July 11, 2021 – 11:00 AM Today's service was not recorded, however, you can listen to our sister church Fruitland United Methodist's recorded service by clicking Here Welcome and Announcements “The Family of God” I'm so glad I'm a part, of the family of God I've been washed in the fountain Cleansed by His blood Joint heirs with Jesus as we travel this sod For I'm part of the family The family of God Hymn “Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee" UMH# 89 vs 1,4 Joyful, joyful, we adore Thee, God of glory, Lord of love; Hearts unfold like flowers before Thee, opening to the sun above. Melt the clouds of sin and sadness; drive the dark of doubt away; Giver of immortal gladness, fill us with the light of day! Mortals, join the mighty chorus, which the morning stars began; Love devine is reigning o’er us, binding all within it’s span. Ever singing, march we onward, victors in the midst of strife, Joyful music leads us Sunward in the triumph song of life. Responsive Reading from Psalm 24 Leader: The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world and all who live in it; for he founded it upon the seas and established upon the waters. People: Who may ascend the hill of the Lord? Who may stand in his holy place? Leader: The one who has clean hands and a pure heart; who does not lift up his soul to an idol or swear by what is false. God is at their side; with God’s help they will make it. People: Who is this King of glory? All: The Lord Almighty! He is the King of glory. Unison Invocation Renew you church, Lord, your people in this land. Save us from cheap words and self-deception in your service. In the power of your Spirit transform us, and shape us by your cross. Amen. Hymn: “Open Our Eyes” TFWS#2086 Open our eyes, Lord, We want to see Jesus, To reach out and touch him, and say that we love him. Open our eyes, Lord, And help us to listen. Open our eyes, Lord, We want to see Jesus. Offering our gifts and tithes Offering Prayer Old Testament Reading Psalm 85: 8-13 Gospel Reading Mark 6: 14-26 God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks be to God! Hymn “More Love to Thee, O Christ” UMH#453 vs 1,2 More love to thee, O Christ, More love to thee! Hear thou the prayer I make On bended knee. This is my earnest plea: More love, O Christ, to thee; More love to thee, More love to thee! Once earthly joy I craved, Sought peace and rest; Now thee alone I seek, Give what is best. This all my prayer shall be: More Love, O Christ, to thee; More love to thee, More love to thee! Prayers of the People Message: “What Do You See?” Amos 7: 7-15 Commitment Hymn “Have Thine Own Way, Lord” UMH#382 vs.1,2,4 Have thine own way, Lord! Have thine own way! Thou art the potter, I am the clay. Mold me and make me after thy will, while I am waiting, yielded and still. Have thine own way, Lord! Have thine own way! Search me and try me, Savior today! Wash me just now, Lord Wash me just now, As in thy presence Humbly I bow. Have thine own way, Lord! Have thine own way! Wounded and weary, Help me I pray! Fill with thy Spirit Till all shall see Christ only, always, Living in me! Benediction: May the peace of the Lord Jesus go with you wherever he may send you. May he guide you through the wilderness, protect you through the storm. May he bring you home rejoicing at the wonders he has shown you. May he bring you home rejoicing once again into our doors. Postlude Thank you for Worshiping with us today! Note: All vocals are covered by CCLI License #1552544. You can now make your Tithes and Offerings online by clicking on the button below. You do not have to have a PayPal Account to use this, and it is safe and secure! Make a one-time donation, or set up recurring Tithe.   Payette United Methodist Church July 4, 2021 – 11:00 AM Today's service was not recorded, however, you can listen to our sister church Fruitland United Methodist's recorded service by clicking Here Welcome and Announcements “The Family of God” I’m so glad I’m a part of the family of God - I’ve been washed in the fountain, cleansed by His blood! Joint heirs with Jesus as we travel this sod, For I’m part of the family, the family of God Hymn: “Morning Has Broken” UMH#145 vs.1,3 Morning has broken like the first morning Angels are singing like the first day Praise for the singing, Praise for the morning Praise for them springing Fresh from the word. Mine is the sunlight, Mine is the morning born of the one light Eden saw play Praise with elation, praise every morning God's re-cre-a-tion of the new day Responsive Reading From Psalm 48 Leader: Great is the Lord and greatly to be praised in the city of our God. People: We ponder your steadfast love, O God, in the midst of your temple All: Your name, O God, like your praise, reaches to the ends of the earth. Unison Invocation Almighty God, we ask you, who walked among us in the person of Jesus of Nazareth and now accompanies us through the Holy Spirit, to turn the places we live into strongholds of your grace, that the most vulnerable as well as the most powerful among us may find peace in the security that comes in the strong name of Jesus Christ. Amen Hymn: “God Who Stretched the Spangled Heavens” UMH#150 vs.1,2 God, who stretched the spangled heavens, infinite in time and place, flung the suns in burning radiance through the silent fields of space, we your children, in your likeness, share inventive powers with you. Great Creator, still creating, Show us what we yet may do. Proudly we rise our modern cities, stately buildings, row on row; yet their windows, blank, unfeeling, stare on canyoned streets below, where the lonely drift unnoticed in the city's ebb and flow, lost to purpose and to meaning, scarcely caring where they go. Offering our gifts and tithes Offering Prayer Old Testament Reading 2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10 Gospel Reading - Mark 6:1-11 God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks be to God! Hymn “Come Thou Fount” UMH#400 vs. 1,2,3 Come, Thou Fount of every blessing Tune my heart to sing Thy grace Streams of mercy, never ceasing Call for songs of loudest praise Teach me some melodious sonnet Sung by flaming tongues above Praise the mount, I'm fixed upon it Mount of Thy unchanging love Here I raise my Ebenezer Here there by Thy great help I've come And I hope, by Thy good pleasure Safely to arrive at home Jesus sought me when a stranger Wandering from the fold of God He, to rescue me from danger Interposed His precious blood O to grace how great a debtor Daily I'm constrained to be Let that grace now, like a fetter Bind my wandering heart to Thee Prone to wander, Lord, I feel it Prone to leave the God I love Here's my heart, O take and seal it Seal it for Thy courts above Message: “My Grace is Sufficient” 2 Corinthians 12:2-10 Farewell Leader The church is a family. United by the common recognition of Jesus Christ as our Savior and Lord, we are all sisters and brothers. And, for a time, Payette First is our home. Like every family, our church family is formed and reformed over time; as members are born, as they die, as members are adopted into our family and as they leave our congregation for a new home in a different place. For a time, Annie and Danny Crego lived and served with us. Together we have laughed and cried, together we have worshiped and praised God. Together we have lived. Congregation We feel sad because you are leaving, yet we rejoice with you in anticipation of this new phase of life. We will miss your love and support, yet we know you will add much to the lives of those who will be your new church family. Congregational Prayer O God, you are the strength and the protector of your people. We place Danny and Annie in your hands as they leave us. Keep and preserve them, O Lord, in health and safety, both of body and soul. We pray through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The Communion Service Our Lord invites to his table all who love him, who earnestly repent of their sin and seek to live in peace with one another. Let us confess our sin before God and one another. Prayer of Confession and Pardon Merciful God, We confess that we have not loved you with our whole heart. Our faith has been tested and we have stumbled. Our feet have strayed from the path of Christ and we have wandered from you. We have put our faith in the loud voices of this world, ignoring your whispers. Forgive us, we pray. We do want to follow Jesus, the Christ, in whose name we pray. Amen. (Leader) Hear the good news: Christ died for us while we were yet sinners. That proves Gods love toward us. In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven! (All) In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven! Glory to God, Amen. Bread and Cup Unison Prayer: Eternal God, we give you thanks for this holy mystery in which “the Word became flesh and dwelt among us.” Strengthen us in mind, body and soul for the days ahead. May your Spirit fill us as we live and pray in Jesus’ name. Amen. Closing Song “His Eye is on the Sparrow” UMH #617 all vs. Why should I feel discouraged? why should the shadows come, Why should my heart be lonely, and long for heaven and home, When Jesus is my portion? My constant friend is He: (Chorus) His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me; His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me. I sing because I’m happy, I sing because I’m free, For His eye is on the sparrow, And I know He watches me. Let not your heart be troubled His tender word I hear And resting on His goodness I lose my doubts and fears I draw Him closer to me My constant friend is He: (Chorus) Whenever I am tempted, Whenever clouds arise, When song gives place to sighing, When hope within me dies, I draw the closer to him; From care he sets me free (Chorus) Benediction Thank you for Worshiping with us today! Note: All vocals are covered by CCLI License #1552544. You can now make your Tithes and Offerings online by clicking on the button below. You do not have to have a PayPal Account to use this, and it is safe and secure! Make a one-time donation, or set up recurring Tithe.   Payette United Methodist Church June 27, 2021 – 11:00 AM Today's service was not recorded, however, you can listen to our sister church Fruitland United Methodist's recorded service by clicking Here Welcome and Announcements “The Family of God” I’m so glad I’m a part of the family of God - I’ve been washed in the fountain, cleansed by His blood! Joint heirs with Jesus as we travel this sod, For I’m part of the family, the family of God. Hymn “We Sing of Your Glory" TFWS#2011 vs. 1,2,4 We sing of your glory, our honor we bring. For you are eternal, amen, amen. To you be the power, our tribute we bring For you are eternal, amen, amen. "Glory in the highest, on earth," sing again. Glory Alleluia Amen. Amen Responsive Reading From Psalm 130 Leader: Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord. Lord, hear my voice~ People: Let your ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications! Leader: If you, O Lord, kept a record of iniquities, Lord, who could stand? People: But there is forgiveness with you, so that you may be revered. Leader: I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in his word I hope; All: My soul waits for the Lord. Unison Prayer Loving God, Open our ears to hear your word and draw us closer to you. We confess our need to be here and the promise that Jesus will somehow be here as well. We pray in his name. Amen. Hymn “We Bring the Sacrifice of Praise” TFWS#2031 x2 We bring the sacrifice of praise Unto the house of the Lord. We bring the sacrifice of praise Unto the house of the Lord. And we offer up to You The sacrifices of thanksgiving; And we offer up to You The sacrifices of joy. Offering our gifts and tithes Offering Prayer Old Testament Reading - 2 Samuel 1:17-20 Gospel Reading - Mark 5:21-34 God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks be to God! Hymn “Oh How He Loves You and Me” TFWS#2108 all vs. Oh, how He loves you and me, oh, how He loves you and me! He gave His life, what more could He give? Oh, how He loves you, oh, how He loves me, oh, how He loves you and me! Jesus to Calv’ry did go His love for sinners to show What he did there Brought hope from despair. Oh how he loves you, Oh how he loves me, Oh how he loves you and me. Prayers of the People Message: “For Your Sake” 2 Corinthians 8:7-15 Commitment Hymn “I’m Gonna Live So God Can Use Me” TFWS 2153 vs. 1,2,3 I'm gonna live so God can use me anywhere, Lord, anytime! I'm gonna live so God can use me anywhere, Lord, anytime! I'm gonna work so God can use me anywhere, Lord, anytime! I'm gonna work so God can use me anywhere, Lord, anytime! I'm gonna pray so God can use me anywhere, Lord, anytime! I'm gonna pray so God can use me anywhere, Lord, anytime! I'm gonna sing so God can use me anywhere, Lord, anytime! I'm gonna sing so God can use me anywhere, Lord, anytime! Benediction: May the peace of the Lord Jesus go with you wherever he may send you. May he guide you through the wilderness, protect you through the storm. May he bring you home rejoicing at the wonders he has shown you. May he bring you home rejoicing once again into our doors. Benediction Thank you for Worshiping with us today! Note: All vocals are covered by CCLI License #1552544. You can now make your Tithes and Offerings online by clicking on the button below. You do not have to have a PayPal Account to use this, and it is safe and secure! Make a one-time donation, or set up recurring Tithe.   Payette United Methodist Church June 20, 2021 – 11:00 AM Today's service was not recorded, however, you can listen to our sister church Fruitland United Methodist's recorded service by clicking Here Welcome and Announcements “The Family of God” I’m so glad I’m a part of the family of God - I’ve been washed in the fountain, cleansed by His blood! Joint heirs with Jesus as we travel this sod, For I’m part of the family, the family of God Hymn: “To God Be the Glory” UMH#98 vs.1,3 To God be the glory, great things He has done; So loved He the world that He gave us His Son, Who yielded His life an atonement for sin, And opened the life gate that all may go in. Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, Let the earth hear His voice! Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, Let the people rejoice! O come to the Father, through Jesus the Son, And give Him the glory, great things He has done. Great things he has taught us, Great things he has done, And great our rejoicing Thru Jesus the Son; But purer, and higher, And greater will be Our wonder, our transport When Jesus we see! The Apostles Creed I believe in God, the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, is seated at the right hand of the Father, and will come again to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy universal church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Unison Prayer O God our Father, who sent your Son to be King of kings and Lord of lords; we pray that all the kingdoms of this world may become His kingdom and learn from him the way to live as Your children. In His name we pray. Amen. Offering our gifts and tithes Offering Prayer Old Testament Reading - 1 Samuel 17:32-37 Gospel Reading - Mark 4:35-41 God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks be to God! Hymn “Stand By Me” UMH#512 vs. 1,2,3 When the storms of life are raging, stand by me (stand by me). when the storms of life are raging, stand by me (stand by me). When the world is tossing me like a ship upon the sea, thou who rulest wind and water, Stand by me (stand by me). In the midst of tribulation, stand by me (stand by me); in the midst of tribulation, stand by me (stand by me). When the host of hell assail, and my strength begins to fail, thou who never lost a battle, stand by me (stand by me). In the midst of faults and failures, stand by me (stand by me); in the midst of faults and failures, stand by me (stand by me). When I do the best I can, and my friends misunderstand, thou who knowest all about me, stand by me (stand by me). Message: “Now Is the Acceptable Time” 2 Corinthians 6:1-13 Commitment Hymn: “I Come With Joy” UMH#617 vs.1-3 I come with joy to meet my Lord, forgiven, loved, and free; in awe and wonder to recall His life laid down for me. His life laid down for me. I come with Christians far and near to find, as all are fed, the new community of love in Christ's communion bread, in Christ's communion bread. As Christ breaks bread and bids us share, each proud division ends; the love that made us, makes us one, and strangers now are friends. and strangers now are friends. The Communion Service Our Lord invites to his table all who love him, who earnestly repent of their sin and seek to live in peace with one another. Let us confess our sin before God and one another. Prayer of Confession and Pardon Merciful God, We confess that we have not loved you with our whole heart. Our faith has been tested and we have stumbled. Our feet have strayed from the path of Christ and we have wandered from you. We have put our faith in the loud voices of this world, ignoring your whispers. Forgive us, we pray. We do want to follow Jesus, the Christ, in whose name we pray. Amen. (Leader) Hear the good news: Christ died for us while we were yet sinners. That proves Gods love toward us. In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven! (All) In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven! Glory to God, Amen. Bread and Cup Unison Prayer: Eternal God, we give you thanks for this holy mystery in which “the Word became flesh and dwelt among us.” Strengthen us in mind, body and soul for the days ahead. May your Spirit fill us as we live and pray in Jesus’ name. Amen. Closing Song “I Come With Joy” UMH #617 vs. 4-5 And thus with joy we meet our Lord. His presence, always near, is in such friendship better known: we see and praise Him here. we see and praise Him here. Together met, together bound, we'll go our different ways; and as His people in the world, we'll live and speak His praise, we'll live and speak His praise. Benediction Thank you for Worshiping with us today! Note: All vocals are covered by CCLI License #1552544. You can now make your Tithes and Offerings online by clicking on the button below. You do not have to have a PayPal Account to use this, and it is safe and secure! Make a one-time donation, or set up recurring Tithe.   Payette United Methodist Church June 13, 2021 – 11:00 AM Welcome and Announcements “The Family of God” I'm so glad I'm a part, of the family of God I've been washed in the fountain Cleansed by His blood Joint heirs with Jesus as we travel this sod For I'm part of the family The family of God Hymn “Give Thanks" TFWS#2036 Give Thanks with a grateful heart Give Thanks to the Holy One Give Thanks because He’s given Jesus Christ his son. (repeat) And now let the week say, “I am strong” Let the poor say, “I am rich Because of what the Lord as done For us.” (repeat) Give Thanks. Responsive Reading Leader: It is good to praise the Lord People: Lord we praise you and make music of Your name. Leader: Proclaim the love of God in the morning and God’s faithfulness at night. People: We worship you with the gifts you give us: a melody worthy of you. Leader: For you make us glad by your deeds, Lord. All: We sing for joy at what Your hands have done. Unison Prayer The righteous flourish like a palm tree, they grow like a cedar of Lebanon; planted in the house of the Lord, they flourish in the courts of our God. They still bear fruit in old age, they stay fresh and green, proclaiming, “The Lord is upright; he is our Rock, and there is no wickedness in him.” Amen Hymn “He Has Made Me Glad” TFWS#2270 I will enter His gates with thanksgiving in my heart I will enter His courts with praise I will say this is the day that the Lord has made I will rejoice for He has made me glad He has made me glad, He has made me glad I will rejoice for he has made me glad He has made me glad, He has made me glad I will rejoice for he has made me glad Offering our gifts and tithes Offering Prayer Old Testament Reading - 1 Samuel 15: 34-16:13 New Testament Reading - 2 Corinthians 5: 6-17 God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks be to God! Hymn “I Surrender All” UMH#354 vs. 1,4 All to Jesus I surrender All to Him I freely give I will ever love and trust Him In His presence daily live I surrender all, I surrender all All to Thee my blessed Savior, I surrender all All to Jesus I surrender Lord, I give myself to Thee Fill me with thy love and power Let thy blessing fall on me I surrender all I surrender all All to Thee my blessed Savior Prayers of the People Message: “A Seed of Thankfulness” Mark 4: 26-34 Commitment Hymn “Hymn of Promise” UMH#707 all verses In the bulb, there is a flower In the seed, an apple tree In cocoons, a hidden promise Butterflies will soon be free In the cold and snow of winter There's a spring that waits to be Unrevealed until its season Something God alone can see There's a song in every silence Seeking word and melody There's a dawn in every darkness Bringing hope to you and me From the past will come the future What it holds, a mystery Unrevealed until its season Something God alone can see In our end is our beginning In our time, infinity In our doubt, there is believing In our life, eternity In our death, a resurrection At the last, a victory Unrevealed until its season Something God alone can see Benediction: May the peace of the Lord Jesus go with you wherever he may send you. May he guide you through the wilderness, protect you through the storm. May he bring you home rejoicing at the wonders he has shown you. May he bring you home rejoicing once again into our doors. Postlude: Thank you for Worshiping with us today! Note: All vocals are covered by CCLI License #1552544. You can now make your Tithes and Offerings online by clicking on the button below. You do not have to have a PayPal Account to use this, and it is safe and secure! Make a one-time donation, or set up recurring Tithe.   Payette United Methodist Church June 6, 2021 – 11:00 AM Welcome and Announcements “The Family of God” I'm so glad I'm a part Of the family of God I've been washed in the fountain Cleansed by His blood Joint heirs with Jesus As we travel this sod For I'm part of the family The family of God Hymn “Bind Us Together, Lord" TFWS#2226 Bind us together, Lord, bind us together With cords that cannot be broken. Bind us together, Lord, bind us together Bind us together in love. There is only one God, there is only one King; There is only one body, that is why we sing. Responsive Reading from Psalm 57 Leader: Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me, for in your my soul take refuge. People: I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings until the disaster has passed. Leader: I will praise you, O Lord, among the nations; I will sing of you among the people. People: For great is your love, reaching to the heavens; your faithfulness reaches to the skies. All: Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over the earth. Unison Prayer Come thou long expected Jesus. Come to set thy people free. O Lord, may the words of this poem become our prayer this morning as we gather for worship. Make your presence known in unique and wonderful ways as we gather and pray in the name of Jesus. Amen. Hymn: “The Servant Song” TFWS#2222 vs. 1,2,5 Brother, sister, let me serve you, let me be as Christ to you. Pray that I ay have the grace to let you be my servant too. We are pilgrims on a journey; we’re together on this road. We are here to help each other walk the mile and bear the load. When we sing to God in heaven, we shall find such harmony, Born of all we’ve known together of Christ’s love and agony. Offering our gifts and tithes Offering Prayer Old Testament Reading 2 Samuel 16: 14-23 New Testament Reading 2 Corinthians 4: 16-5:1 God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks be to God! Hymn “Jesus, United by Thy Grace” UMH#561 vs. 1,2 Jesus, united by thy grace and each to each endeared With confidence we seek thy face and know our prayer is heard. Help us to help each other, Lord each other’s cross to bear Let all their friendly aid afford and feel each other’s care. Prayers of the People Message: “Hi Mom, Hi Sis, Hey Bro” Mark 3: 31-34 Commitment Hymn “Thou Art Worthy” TFWS#2041 Thou art worthy, thou art worthy, thou art worthy, O Lord To receive glory, glory and honor, glory and honor and power. For thou hast created, has all things created Thou hast created all things. And for thy pleasure they are created; Thou art worthy, O Lord. Benediction: May the peace of the Lord Jesus go with you wherever he may send you. May he guide you through the wilderness, protect you through the storm. May he bring you home rejoicing at the wonders he has shown you. May he bring you home rejoicing once again into our doors. Postlude: Thank you for Worshiping with us today! Note: All vocals are covered by CCLI License #1552544. You can now make your Tithes and Offerings online by clicking on the button below. You do not have to have a PayPal Account to use this, and it is safe and secure! Make a one-time donation, or set up recurring Tithe.   Payette United Methodist Church May 30, 2021 – 11:00 AM Today's service was not recorded, however, you can listen to our sister church Fruitland United Methodist's recorded service by clicking Here Welcome and Announcements “The Family of God” I’m so glad I’m a part of the family of God - I’ve been washed in the fountain, cleansed by His blood! Joint heirs with Jesus as we travel this sod, For I’m part of the family, the family of God. Hymn “We Sing of Your Glory” TFWS#2011 vs. 1,2 We sing of your glory, our honor we bring. For you are eternal, amen, amen. To you be the power, our tribute we bring For you are eternal, amen, amen. Responsive Reading Holy Spirit of God, invisible like the wind, we do not see you moving among us, but the effect we see. Come to our hearts. That we may be renewed and reborn. Open our minds. That we may perceive your kingdom. Lift up our eyes to where the cross of Christ Stands for our healing. All: So may we believe, and in believing not die but have eternal life: through Him who in your love for us you send into the world, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen Unison Prayer Blow, wind of God, blow away the tight rules that hold me back from trusting, risking, loving. Blow away my sin that stands in the way of encountering my neighbors. Ready me for birth. Prepare me for risk. Equip me with courage and vision for the new thing that waits around the corner. We cannot choose the stories we have inherited but we can choose the stories we become. Amen Hymn: “As The Deer” TFWS#2025 As the deer panteth for the water So my soul longeth after Thee You are all that my heart desire And I long to worship You You alone my strength my shield To you alone that my spirit yield You alone that my heart desire And I long to worship You You're my friend And You are my brother Giver and God You are the King I love you more than any other So much more than anything You alone are my strength my shield To You alone be my spirit yield You alone that my heart desire And I Iong to worship Thee... Offering our gifts and tithes Offering Prayer Old Testament Reading Psalm 29 Old Testament Reading Isaiah 6:1-8 New Testament Reading Romans 8:4-7 Gospel Reading John 3: 1-17 God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks be to God! Hymn “Holy God We Praise Thy Name” UMH#79 vs. 1,2,6 Holy God, we praise thy name; Lord of all, we bow before thee; all on earth thy scepter claim; all in heaven above adore thee. Infinite thy vast domain; everlasting is thy reign. Hark the glad celestial hymn angel choirs above are raising; cherubim and seraphim, in unceasing chorus praising, fill the heavens with sweet accord: Holy, holy, holy Lord. Thou didst take the sting from death, Son of God, as Savior given; on the cross thy dying breath opened wide the realm of heaven. In the glory of the land thou art set at God's right hand. Prayers of the People Message - Guest Speaker: Rochelle Killett “Heirs of God” John 3: 1-17 Commitment Hymn “Here I Am Lord” UMH#593 (all verses) I, the Lord of sea and sky, I have heard my people cry. All who dwell in deepest sin My hand will save. I who made the stars of night, I will make their darkness bright. Who will bear my light to them? Whom shall I send? Here I am Lord. Is it I Lord? I have heard you calling in the night. I will go Lord, if you lead me. I will hold your people in my heart. I, the Lord of snow and rain, I have borne my people’s pain. I have wept for love of them. They turn away. I will break their hearts of stone, Give them hearts for love alone. I will speak my word to them, Whom shall I send? Here I am Lord. Is it I Lord? I have heard you calling in the night. I will go Lord, if you lead me. I will hold your people in my heart. I, the Lord of wind and flame, I will tend the poor and lame. I will set a feast for them. My hand will save. Finest bread I will provide Till their hearts be satisfied. I will give my life to them. Whom shall I send? Here I am Lord. Is it I Lord? I have heard you calling in the night. I will go Lord, if you lead me. I will hold your people in my heart. Benediction: May the peace of the Lord Jesus go with you wherever he may send you. May he guide you through the wilderness, protect you through the storm. May he bring you home rejoicing at the wonders he has shown you. May he bring you home rejoicing once again into our doors. Postlude: Thank you for Worshiping with us today! Note: All vocals are covered by CCLI License #1552544. 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