 Payette United Methodist Church
February 5, 2023 – 11:00 AM Welcome Passing the Peace: “Family of God” Calling Song: “This Is the Day” UMH#657 2X Call to Worship – Cris Warzyn One: Arise! Shine! Your light has come; Many: the Lord’s glory has shone upon everyone. One: Though shadow covers the earth and gloom the nations Many: the Lord will shine; God’s glory will appear to all! One: Come! Let us worship the Lord of creation! Many: All people will come into God’s light! Opening Prayer (in unison) – Cris Warzyn O God, who by the leading of a star did manifest your only-begotten Son to all people: lead us, who know you now by faith, to your presence, where we may behold your glory face-to-face; through Christ our Lord, Amen. Hymn: “Gloria Patri” UMH#70 Old Testament Reading Isaiah 58:1-12 (CEB) Gospel Reading Matthew 5:13-20 (CEB) Praise Hymn “Wesley Hymn” #28 Music Team (to the tune of When I Survey the Wondrous Cross UMH#298) Children's Time Cris Warzyn Prayers of the People Danny Crego Doxology UMH#94 Prayer Hymn: “Near to the Heart of God” UMH#472 v.3 Message: Pastor Mary Beth 1 Corinthians 2 (CEB) Apostles’ Creed Praise Hymn: “There’s a Fountain Free” Music Team Communion Service One: God of love, we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual food of the most precious body and blood of our savior Jesus the Messiah; and for assuring us in these holy mysteries that we are living members of the Body of Christ. And all the people said: Many: Amen. Closing Hymn: “They’ll Know We Are Christians” TFWS# 2223 all vs. Announcements May God bless you and keep you; may God’s face shine upon you and be gracious unto you; may God’s countenance be lifted upon you and give you peace, from this day forth and forevermore. Many: And now, God, send us out to do the work that you have given us to do: to love and serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord. To Christ, to you, and to the Holy Spirit be all honor and glory, now and forever, Amen. Prayer List Jeanie Sandquist suffered a TIA last Sunday. Keep she and John in your prayers. Mike Hall’s brother Jerry has fluid in his lungs. Continue to pray for Irene Jeffries, Hugh Homan, Deanna’s brother John, Shannon Osborn, Lyna’s friend Donna, the Hollaway and Williamson families. We are currently in the Season after Epiphany, which lasts for several weeks between the Feast of the Epiphany (January 6th) and Ash Wednesday. This season is somewhat similar to Ordinary Time (when we celebrate God as God of the simple, ordinary, and mundane), but it is also a distinct season in which we continually celebrate that Christ is for ALL people. The colors for this season are green and gold.
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February 2, 2023
Happy February to you all! January has always seemed like a long month to me so the shortest of all months is welcome! Along with that, February seems to always have a few very nice days and I look forward to that. If we didn’t have winter, we wouldn’t appreciate spring so much. Today is Pastor Mary Beth’s birthday! We celebrated her birthday as a church last Sunday along with the Fruitland UMC’s congregation and Pastor Clynton. We had a great turnout and a nice meal afterward with birthday cake for dessert. It was nice to have the pews full and great to see our neighbors. Pastor Mary Beth asked me to share this message with you. THANK YOU to everyone for the cake, the cards, and the blessing on Sunday. James and I truly love our church! As you know, the idea of changing our service time was brought up to the Ad Board last month. The Ad Board decided that we should take this idea to the congregation. The first survey has been completed. It showed that more people voted to change our worship time. A new survey is out to vote on either 10:00 or 10:30 as a starting time. Please take a minute on Sunday to fill out a survey. The survey will be available until the next Ad Board meeting on Monday, February 20th. Please just vote once! There will be no Monday morning coffee with the pastor on this Monday, February 6th. Coffee will resume the following Monday. We will be having an Ash Wednesday service this year on Wednesday, February 22nd at 6:30 p.m. We will be holding a neighborhood Easter egg hunt this year on Saturday, April 1st. No foolin’ 😊 Lots more details will follow but we will be collecting Easter candy now. Please bring wrapped candy small enough to fit in a plastic Easter egg but no chocolate please (it melts.) If you are interested in joining a book study with Pastor Mary Beth, please sign up on the sheet in the fellowship hall. A day and time will be determined by the participants. The United Methodist Men will be hosting a Valentine’s Dinner on Friday, February 10th from 5-7 here at PUMC. The menu will be Tri Tip, salad, beans, bread and dessert. The price will be $15 for one and $25 for a couple. That’s a great price for a tri tip dinner! Please plan to attend. You won’t be sorry. The Payette High School Band is presenting a Potato Bar and Jazz Concert on Saturday, February 18th from 5-8 p.m. at the R&L Center in Payette. Showtimes are at 5:30 and 7:00. Tickets are $10 or $40 for five people. The band is raising money for their trip to Disneyland. If you’d like to buy tickets, please contact Kathryn or Laura Tompkins. I can contact them for you if you’d like, just give me a call. Let’s help Kathryn get to Disneyland!!!! I have been asked to pass along the news that there will be a used book sale fundraiser this Saturday at the Portia Club in Payette from 11-2. All proceeds will go to Four Rivers Healthy Community for Dolly Parton’s Imagine Library. Imagine Library gives a free book every month to children age birth to five years old. What a benefit for our kids! Each child who attends the book sale will receive a free book! We have some prayer requests this week. Last Sunday night, Jeanie Sandquist had a TIA. That’s a transient ischemic attack. It means that the blood flow to part of her brain was blocked for a short time. It caused the same symptoms as a stroke but didn’t cause any lasting damage. She will be on medication and will be watched so that she doesn’t have a stroke in the future. She is home now. Let’s pray for Jeanie, her doctors and for John. James Boesch’s mom Mary had a fall and dislocated her elbow. She had surgery to repair it but she is in a lot of pain. Please keep Mary in your prayers. Mike Hall’s brother Jerry is in Kentucky and has been in the hospital with fluid on his lungs. Gloria, who runs the Community Closet at PUMC had surgery that turned out to be more extensive than they predicted. I asked what we can do for her and Gloria’s reply was, “Please pray for me!” We can do that! Brandon Baumler traveled to Fargo, North Dakota in below zero temperatures to attend his Uncle Scott’s funeral. He asks that you pray for his cousins. He is on his way to Arizona (much better weather) to visit his grandfather. He asks for travel mercies. In church on Sunday, Don Essinger asked us to pray for Letha. She hasn’t been feeling great. Continue to pray for: Irene Jeffries, Lyna’s friend Donna, Deanna’s brother John, Lis and Gary Williamson, Shannon Osborn and Hugh Homan. We hope to see you at church on Sunday! Our praise song will be one that we have sung a couple of times, There’s a Fountain Free. Please click on the link and sing along. Blessings, Cris No Monday Morning Coffee this week only.
There is a new survey about changing the service time, please fill out the new survey! *If you’re interested in joining a book study with the pastor, please sign up today! The day of the week has not been decided yet. Valentines Tri Tip Dinner by UMM! Friday, Feb 10th from 5-7 pm. Invite your friends! Our Ash Wednesday service will be on Wednesday, Feb. 22nd at 6:30. We are now collecting candy for our neighborhood Easter Egg Hunt. Please bring individually wrapped candy small enough to fit in a plastic Easter egg No chocolate please (it melts).  Payette United Methodist Church
January 29, 2023 – 11:00 AM Welcome Gathering Hymn: “Family of God” Calling Song: “O Splendor of God’s Glory Bright” UMH#679 vs.1,2,4 Call to Worship - Leslie Olson One: Arise! Shine! Your light has come; Many: the Lord’s glory has shone upon everyone. One: Though shadow covers the earth and gloom the nations Many: the Lord will shine; God’s glory will appear to all! One: Come! Let us worship the LORD of creation! Many: All people will come into God’s light! Opening Prayer (in unison) - Leslie Olson O God, who by the leading of a star did manifest your only-begotten Son to all people: lead us, who know you now by faith, to your presence, where we may behold your glory face-to-face; through Christ our Lord, Amen. Hymn: “Gloria Patri” UMH#70 Old Testament Reading Micah 6:1-8 (CEB) Gospel Reading Matthew 5:1-12 (NSRV) Praise Hymn “What Joy” Music Team Children’s Time Glenora Wright Prayers of the People Danny Crego Doxology UMH#94 Prayer Hymn: “Near to the Heart of God” UMH#472 v.2 Message: Pastor Mary Beth 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 (CEB) Apostles’ Creed Praise Hymn: “Living Hope” Music Team Communion Service One: God of love, we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual food of the most precious body and blood of our savior Jesus the Messiah; and for assuring us in these holy mysteries that we are living members of the Body of Christ. And all the people said: Many: Amen. Closing Hymn: “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” UMH#298 all vs. Announcements May God bless you and keep you; may God’s face shine upon you and be gracious unto you; may God’s countenance be lifted upon you and give you peace, from this day forth and forevermore. Many: And now, God, send us out to do the work that you have given us to do: to love and serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord. To Christ, to you, and to the Holy Spirit be all honor and glory, now and forever, Amen. Prayer List Peyton for whom we have prayed for several years is now facing more challenges. Continue to pray for Irene Jeffries, Hugh Homan, Deanna’s brother John, Shannon Osborn, Lyna’s friend Donna, the Hollaway and Williamson families. Please pray for Brandon’s family with the loss of his Uncle Scott.  Payette United Methodist Church
January 22, 2023 – 11:00 AM Welcome and Announcements Gathering Hymn: “Family of God” Calling Song: “Come, Thou Almighty King” UMH#61 vs. 1-3 Responsive Reading: Psalm 27:1, 4-9 (CEB) - Glenora Wright One: The Lord is my light and my salvation. Should I fear anyone? Many: The Lord is a fortress protecting my life. Should I be frightened of anything? One: I have asked one thing from the Lord—it’s all I seek: to live in the Lord’s house all the days of my life, seeing the Lord’s beauty and constantly adoring God’s temple. Many: Because God will shelter me in God’s own dwelling during troubling times; God will hide me in a secret place in God’s own tent; God will set me up high, safe on a rock. One: Now my head is higher than the enemies surrounding me, and I will offer sacrifices in God’s tent—sacrifices with shouts of joy! I will sing and praise the Lord. Many: Lord, listen to my voice when I cry out—have mercy on me and answer me! One: Come, my heart says, seek God’s face. Many: Lord, I do seek your face! Please don’t hide it from me! One: Don’t push your servant aside angrily—you have been my help! Many: God who saves me, don’t neglect me! Don’t leave me all alone! One: This is our prayer. Many: Lord, hear our prayer. Opening Prayer (in unison) - Glenora Wright O God, who by the leading of a star did manifest your only-begotten Son to all people: lead us, who know you now by faith, to your presence, where we may behold your glory face-to-face; through Christ our Lord, Amen. Hymn: “Gloria Patri” UMH#70 Old Testament Reading Isaiah 9:1-4 (CEB) Gospel Reading Matthew 4:12-23 (CEB) Praise Hymn “My Victory” Music Team Children’s Time Leslie Olson Prayers of the People Danny Crego Doxology UMH#94 Prayer Hymn: “Near to the Heart of God” UMH#472 v.1 Message: Pastor Mary Beth 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 (CEB) Apostles’ Creed Praise Hymn: “Your Peace Will Make Us One” Music Team Communion Service Closing Hymn: “I Come With Joy” UMH#617 vs. 3-5 One: God of love, we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual food of the most precious body and blood of our savior Jesus the Messiah; and for assuring us in these holy mysteries that we are living members of the Body of Christ. And all the people said: Many: Amen. May God bless you and keep you; may God’s face shine upon you and be gracious unto you; may God’s countenance be lifted upon you and give you peace, from this day forth and forevermore. Many: And now, God, send us out to do the work that you have given us to do: to love and serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord. To Christ, to you, and to the Holy Spirit be all honor and glory, now and forever, Amen.  Payette United Methodist Church
January 15, 2023 – 11:00 AM Welcome and Announcements Gathering Hymn: “Family of God” Calling Song: “My Life Is in You, Lord” TFWS# 2032 Responsive Reading: Psalm 40:1-11 (CEB) Leslie Olson One: We put all our hope in the Lord. Many: God leaned down to us; God listened to our cry for help. One: God lifted us out of the pit of death, out of the mud and filth, and set our feet on solid rock. Many: God steadied our legs and put a new song in our mouths, a song of praise for our God. One: Many people will learn of this and be amazed; they will trust the Lord. Many: Those who put their trust in the Lord, who pay no attention to the proud or to those who follow lies, are truly happy! One: You, Lord our God! You’ve done so many things—your wonderful deeds and your plans for us-- no one can compare with you! Many: If we were to proclaim and talk about all of them, they would be too numerous to count! One: You don’t relish sacrifices or offerings; you don’t require entirely burned offerings or compensation offerings—but you have given us ears! Many: So we said, “Here we come! We are inscribed in the written scroll. We want to do your will, our God. Your Instruction is deep within us.” One: We’ve told the good news of your righteousness in the great assembly. We didn’t hold anything back—as you well know, Lord! Many: We didn’t keep your righteousness only to ourselves. We declared your faithfulness and your salvation. One: We didn’t hide your loyal love and trustworthiness from the great assembly. So now you, Lord-- don’t hold back any of your compassion from us. Many: Let your loyal love and faithfulness always protect us. One: This is our prayer. Many: Lord, hear our prayer. Opening Prayer (in unison) -Leslie Olson O God, who by the leading of a star did manifest your only-begotten Son to all people: lead us, who know you now by faith, to your presence, where we may behold your glory face-to-face; through Christ our Lord, Amen. Hymn: “Gloria Patri” UMH#70 Old Testament Reading Isaiah 49:1-7 (CEB) Gospel Reading John 1:29-42 (CEB) Praise Hymn “My Victory” Music Team Children’s Time Pastor Mary Beth Prayers of the People Danny Crego Doxology UMH#94 Prayer Hymn: “Spirit of the Living God” UMH#393 Message: Pastor Mary Beth 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 (CEB) Apostles’ Creed Praise Hymn: “There’s a Fountain Free” Music Team Communion Service Closing Hymn: “Become to Us the Living Bread” UMH#630 all vs One: God of love, we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual food of the most precious body and blood of our savior Jesus the Messiah; and for assuring us in these holy mysteries that we are living members of the Body of Christ. And all the people said: Many: Amen. May God bless you and keep you; may God’s face shine upon you and be gracious unto you; may God’s countenance be lifted upon you and give you peace, from this day forth and forevermore. Many: And now, God, send us out to do the work that you have given us to do: to love and serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord. To Christ, to you, and to the Holy Spirit be all honor and glory, now and forever, Amen.  Payette United Methodist Church
January 8, 2023 – 11:00 AM Welcome and Announcements Gathering Hymn: “Family of God” Calling Song: “O Come All Ye Faithful” UMH#234 vs.1-3 Responsive Reading: Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14 (CEB) One: God, give your judgments to the king. Give your righteousness to the king’s son. Many: Let him judge your people with righteousness and your poor ones with justice. One: Let the mountains bring peace to the people; let the hills bring righteousness. Many: Let the king bring justice to people who are poor; let him save the children of those who are needy, but let him crush oppressors! One: Let the king live as long as the sun, as long as the moon, generation to generation. Many: Let him fall like rain upon fresh-cut grass, like showers that water the earth. One: Let the righteous flourish throughout their lives, and let peace prosper until the moon is no more. Many: Let the kings of Tarshish and the islands bring tribute; let the kings of Sheba and Seba present gifts. One: Let all the kings bow down before him; let all the nations serve him. Many: Let it be so, because he delivers the needy who cry out, the poor, and those who have no helper. One: He has compassion on the weak and the needy; he saves the lives of those who are in need. Many: He redeems their lives from oppression and violence; their blood is precious in his eyes. One: This is our prayer. Many: Lord, hear our prayer. Opening Prayer (in unison) O God, who by the leading of a star did manifest your only-begotten Son to all people: lead us, who know you now by faith, to your presence, where we may behold your glory face-to-face; through Christ our Lord, Amen. Hymn: “Gloria Patri” UMH#70 Old Testament Reading - Isaiah 60:1-6 (CEB) New Testament Reading - Matthew 2:1-12 (CEB) Praise Hymn “The First Noel” UMH#245 vs. 1,3,5 Children’s Time Dianne Kinney Reaffirmation of Baptism Offering Prayer Doxology UMH#94 Prayer Hymn: “As The Deer” TFWS#2025 Message: Danny Crego Ephesians 3: 1-12 (NRSV) Praise Hymn: “What a Friend We Have in Jesus” UMH#526 all vs. Communion Service Closing Hymn: “Joy to the World” UMH#246 vs. 1,2 Benediction One: God of love, we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual food of the most precious body and blood of our savior Jesus the Messiah; and for assuring us in these holy mysteries that we are living members of the Body of Christ. And all the people said: Many: Amen. May God bless you and keep you; may God’s face shine upon you and be gracious unto you; may God’s countenance be lifted upon you and give you peace, from this day forth and forevermore. Many: And now, God, send us out to do the work that you have given us to do: to love and serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord. To Christ, to you, and to the Holy Spirit be all honor and glory, now and forever, Amen. Prelude Thank you for worshipping with us today!  Christmas Day
Sunday December 25, 2022 Welcome/Announcements Sing together: Joy to the World Sing together: I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day Call to worship One: Look! I bring good news to you—wonderful, joyous news for all people! All: Our savior is born in David’s city. He is Christ the Lord! One: The Word became flesh, and made his home among us! All: We have seen his glory, full of grace and truth! One: Come! Let us worship Emmanuel, God is with us! All: Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth, peace. Service of the Scriptures One: Lord, open our hearts and minds by the power of your Holy Spirit, that, as the Scriptures are read and your Word proclaimed, we may hear with joy what you say to us today. Many: Almighty God, you have given your only-begotten Son to take our nature upon him, and to be born of a pure virgin: Grant that we, who have been born again and made your children by adoption and grace, may daily be renewed by your Holy Spirit; through our Lord Jesus Christ, to whom with you and the same Spirit be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen. One: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, according to John [1:1-14] Many: Glory to You, Lord Christ! In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was God. The Word was with God in the beginning. Everything came into being through the Word, and without the Word nothing came into being. What came into being through the Word was life, and the life was the light for all people. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness doesn’t extinguish the light. A man named John was sent from God. He came as a witness to testify concerning the light, so that through him everyone would believe in the light. He himself wasn’t the light, but his mission was to testify concerning the light. The true light that shines on all people was coming into the world. The light was in the world, and the world came into being through the light, but the world didn’t recognize the light. The light came to his own people, and his own people didn’t welcome him. But those who did welcome him, those who believed in his name, he authorized to become God’s children, born not from blood nor from human desire or passion, but born from God. The Word became flesh and made his home among us. We have seen his glory, glory like that of a father’s only son, full of grace and truth. One: This is the Gospel of the Lord! Many: Praise to you, Lord Christ! Communion One: The Lord be with you! Many: And also with you! One: Lift up your hearts! Many: We lift them up to the Lord! One: Let us give thanks! Many: It is just and right to give thanks! It is just and right and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give our thanks and praise to almighty God, creator of heaven and earth. So let us pray: God, you spoke and your Word became flesh, breathing a new song of joy and praise into the world. Grant that we may bear the good news of your salvation, proclaiming your promise of peace to the ends of the earth. As your Word became flesh, born of woman, on that night long ago, so we remember that on the night that our Lord Jesus Christ was betrayed, he took bread and after giving thanks, he broke it, and he gave it to his disciples and said, “This is my body, given for you.” Likewise, after supper, he took the cup and after giving thanks said, “This is the cup of the new covenant in my blood which is poured out for the forgiveness of sins. Do this in remembrance of me.” And so, we gather as the Body of Christ to offer ourselves to you in praise and thanksgiving as we proclaim the mystery of our faith: Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again! Because we all partake of the one bread and the one cup, we, though we are many, are one… no matter what divides us. So let us join together and pray the prayer the Lord taught all his disciples to pray. Let us be so bold as to say: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread, and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. Save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen. Pour out your Holy Spirit on us and on these your gifts. Make them by the power of your Spirit to be for us the body and blood of Christ, that we may be for the world the Body of Christ, redeemed by His blood. By your Spirit make us one in Christ, one with each other, and one in the ministry of Christ to all the world, until Christ comes in final victory. In the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. And all God’s People said, Amen. Then invite with the words: The Table is prepared; all who are hungry and thirsty are invited to receive these gifts of grace; may Christ be fully formed in you. (After everyone has received): One: God of love, the risen Christ has been made known to us in the breaking of the bread; help us now grow in love for you and for each other; Thank you for assuring us in these holy mysteries that we are living members of the Body of Christ. Sing together: Go Tell it on the Mountain Sending Forth/Benediction May God bless you and keep you; may God’s face shine upon you and be gracious unto you; may God’s countenance be lifted upon you and give you peace, from this day forth and forevermore. Many: And now, God, send us out to do the work you have given us to do, to love and serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord. To Christ, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen. After service, everyone is invited to stay for a “Hymn Sing” of Christmas Carols.  Christmas Eve Candle Nativity
December 24, 2022 Sing together: O Come All Ye Faithful (UMH #234 v. 1-3) Call to worship One: Look! I bring good news to you—wonderful, joyous news for all people! All: Our savior is born in David’s city. He is Christ the Lord! One: The Word became flesh, and made his home among us! All: We have seen his glory, full of grace and truth! One: Come! Let us worship Emmanuel, God is with us! All: Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth, peace. Welcome/Explanation of Candle Nativity Opening Prayer (in unison) O God, you have caused this holy night to shine with the brightness of the true Light: Grant that we, who have known the mystery of that Light on earth, may also enjoy Christ perfectly in heaven; where with you and the Holy Spirit, Christ lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen. Sing together - Gloria Patri (UMH #70) Service of the Scriptures - Candle lighting liturgy Let us pray: Lord, open our hearts and minds by the power of your Holy Spirit, that, as the Scriptures are read and your Word proclaimed, we may hear with joy what you say to us today. Almighty God, you have given your only-begotten Son to take our nature upon him, and to be born of a pure virgin: Grant that we, who have been born again and made your children by adoption and grace, may daily be renewed by your Holy Spirit; through our Lord Jesus Christ, to whom with you and the same Spirit be honor and glory, now and for ever. And all the people said: Amen. A reading from Isaiah [9:2-7]: The people walking in darkness have seen a great light. On those living in a pitch-dark land, light has dawned. You have made the nation great; you have increased its joy. They rejoiced before you as with joy at the harvest, as those who divide plunder rejoice. As on the day of Midian, you’ve shattered the yoke that burdened them, the staff on their shoulders, and the rod of their oppressor. Because every boot of the thundering warriors, and every garment rolled in blood will be burned, fuel for the fire. A child is born to us, a son is given to us, and authority will be on his shoulders. He will be named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. There will be vast authority and endless peace for David’s throne and for his kingdom, establishing and sustaining it with justice and righteousness now and forever. The zeal of the Lord of heavenly forces will do this. One: This is the story of God for the people of God. Many: Thanks be to God! One: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, according to Luke [1:26-38; 2:1-20] Many: Glory to You, Lord Christ! The Birth of Jesus foretold When Elizabeth was six months pregnant, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a city in Galilee, to a virgin who was engaged to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David’s house. The virgin’s name was Mary. When the angel came to her, he said, “Rejoice, favored one! The Lord is with you!” She was confused by these words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be. The angel said, “Don’t be afraid, Mary. God is honoring you. Look! You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you will name him Jesus. He will be great and he will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of David his father. He will rule over Jacob’s house forever, and there will be no end to his kingdom.” Then Mary said to the angel, “How will this happen since I haven’t had sexual relations with a man?” The angel replied, “The Holy Spirit will come over you and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore, the one who is to be born will be holy. He will be called God’s Son. Look, even in her old age, your relative Elizabeth has conceived a son. This woman who was labeled ‘unable to conceive’ is now six months pregnant. Nothing is impossible for God.” Then Mary said, “I am the Lord’s servant. Let it be with me just as you have said.” Then the angel left her. Sing together: Gabriel’s Message As we sing, the candle representing Mary is lit by one of the Trinity candles Jesus’ Birth In those days Caesar Augustus declared that everyone throughout the empire should be enrolled in the tax lists. This first enrollment occurred when Quirinius governed Syria. Everyone went to their own cities to be enrolled. Since Joseph belonged to David’s house and family line, he went up from the city of Nazareth in Galilee to David’s city, called Bethlehem, in Judea. He went to be enrolled together with Mary, who was promised to him in marriage and who was pregnant. While they were there, the time came for Mary to have her baby. She gave birth to her firstborn child, a son, wrapped him snugly, and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the guestroom. Sing together: Away in a Manger (UMH #217 all verses) As we sing, the candles representing the Empire, Joseph, and Jesus are lit Announcement to Shepherds Nearby shepherds were living in the fields, guarding their sheep at night. The Lord’s angel stood before them, the Lord’s glory shone around them, and they were terrified. The angel said, “Don’t be afraid! Look! I bring good news to you—wonderful, joyous news for all people. Your savior is born today in David’s city. He is Christ the Lord. This is a sign for you: you will find a newborn baby wrapped snugly and lying in a manger.” Suddenly a great assembly of the heavenly forces was with the angel praising God. They said, “Glory to God in heaven, and on earth peace among those whom he favors.” When the angels returned to heaven, the shepherds said to each other, “Let’s go right now to Bethlehem and see what’s happened. Let’s confirm what the Lord has revealed to us.” They went quickly and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in the manger. When they saw this, they reported what they had been told about this child. Everyone who heard it was amazed at what the shepherds told them. Mary committed these things to memory and considered them carefully. The shepherds returned home, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen. Everything happened just as they had been told. One: This is the Gospel of the Lord! Many: Praise to you, Lord Christ! Sing together: The First Noel (UMH #245 v. 1-2) As we sing, the candles representing the messengers and shepherds are lit Homily Children’s Time - Charlene Wimpy Prayer for Christmas Eve Offering (Special donation for Origins Ministry to the homeless) Sing together: Doxology (UMH #94) Sing together: O Holy Night Communion One: The Lord be with you! Many: And also with you! One: Lift up your hearts! Many: We lift them up to the Lord! One: Let us give thanks. Many: It is just and right to give thanks. One: It is just and right and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give our thanks and praise to almighty God, creator of heaven and earth. So let us pray: God of love, You created light from nothingness and brought forth life on the earth. You formed us in your image and breathed into us the breath of life. When we turned away, and our love failed, your love remained steadfast. You delivered us from captivity, made covenant to be our sovereign God, and spoke to us through your prophets. In the fullness of time you gave your only Son Jesus Christ to be our Savior, and at his birth the angels sang glory to you in the highest and peace to your people on earth. Holy are you, and blessed is your Son Jesus Christ. As Mary and Joseph went from Galilee to Bethlehem and there found no room, so Jesus went from Galilee to Jerusalem and was despised and rejected. As in the poverty of a stable Jesus was born, so by the baptism of his suffering, death, and resurrection you gave birth to your Church, delivered us from slavery to sin and death, and made with us a new covenant by water and the Spirit. As your Word became flesh, born of woman, on that night long ago, so, we remember that on the night that our Lord Jesus Christ was betrayed…he took bread and after giving thanks, he broke it, and he gave it to his disciples and said, “This is my body, given for you.” Likewise, after supper, he took the cup and after giving thanks said, “This is the cup of the new covenant in my blood which is poured out for the forgiveness of sins. Do this in remembrance of me.” And so, we gather as the Body of Christ to offer ourselves to you in praise and thanksgiving as we proclaim the mystery of our faith: Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again! Because we all partake of the one bread and the one cup, we, though we are many, are one… no matter what divides us. So let us join together and pray the prayer the Lord taught all his disciples to pray. Let us be so bold as to say: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread, and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. Save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen. Pour out your Holy Spirit on us and on these your gifts. Make them by the power of your Spirit to be for us the body and blood of Christ, that we may be for the world the Body of Christ, redeemed by His blood. By your Spirit make us one in Christ, one with each other, and one in the ministry of Christ to all the world, until Christ comes in final victory. In the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. And all God’s People said, Amen. One: The Table is prepared; all who are hungry and thirsty are invited to receive these gifts of grace; may Christ be fully formed in you. One: God of love, the risen Christ has been made known to us in the breaking of the bread; help us now grow in love for you and for each other; Thank you for assuring us in these holy mysteries that we are living members of the Body of Christ. Lighting of the Congregation Candles (The children come forward to receive their lights first, then the children take the light to the rest of the congregation) Sing together: Silent Night (UMH #239 all verses) Sending Forth/Benediction One: May God bless you and keep you; may God’s face shine upon you and be gracious unto you; may God’s countenance be lifted upon you and give you peace, from this day forth and forevermore. Many: And now, God, send us out to do the work you have given us to do, to love and serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord. To Christ, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.  Payette United Methodist Church Liturgy
Sunday, December 18th, 2022 [Advent 7 - Theme: Emmanuel (Love)] Welcome/Announcements - Mary Beth Gathering Hymn: Family of God - Music Team Calling Song: Come, Christians, Join to Sing (UMH #158) - Music Team Responsive Reading: Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19 (CEB) - Sharon Wada One: Shepherd of Israel, listen! You, the one who leads Joseph as if he were a sheep. You, who are enthroned upon the winged heavenly creatures. Many: Show yourself before your people! Wake up your power! Come to save us! One: Restore us, God! Make your face shine so that we can be saved! Many: Lord God of heavenly forces, how long will you fume against your people’s prayer? One: You’ve fed them bread made of tears; you’ve given them tears to drink three times over! You’ve put us at odds with our neighbors; our enemies make fun of us. Many: Restore us, God of heavenly forces! Make your face shine so that we can be saved! One: Let your hand be with the one on your right side—with the one whom you secured as your own-- Many: then we will not turn away from you! Revive us so that we can call on your name. One: Restore us, Lord God of heavenly forces! Many: Make your face shine so that we can be saved! One: This is our prayer. Many: Lord, hear our prayer. Opening Prayer (in unison) - Sharon Wada We proclaim the greatness of the Lord, and our spirits rejoice in God our Savior! For you, Lord, have looked with favor on your lowly servants. You, the Almighty, have done great things for us and holy is your name. You have mercy on those who fear you from generation to generation. You have shown strength with your arm and scattered the proud in their conceit, casting down the mighty from their thrones and lifting up the lowly. You have filled the hungry with good things and sent the rich away empty. You have come to the aid of your people, to remember the promise of mercy, the promise made to our forebears, to Abraham and Sarah and their children for ever. Amen. Sing together: Gloria Patri (UMH #70) - Music Team Scripture Readings - Sharon Wada Before reading, the reader prays the following words: One: God, open our hearts and minds by the power of the Holy Spirit, that as the scriptures are read and your Word proclaimed, we may hear with joy what you say to us today. Eternal God, you do not abandon us in exile but hear our plea for returning and rest: Visit us we pray with your presence and raise us to greet with hope and joy the promised day of salvation; through Jesus Christ, who with you and the Holy Spirit, lives and reigns now and for ever. And all the people said: Many: Amen. Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 7:10-16 (CEB) Again the Lord spoke to Ahaz: “Ask a sign from the Lord your God. Make it as deep as the grave or as high as heaven.” But Ahaz said, “I won’t ask; I won’t test the Lord.” Then Isaiah said, “Listen, house of David! Isn’t it enough for you to be tiresome for people that you are also tiresome before my God? Therefore, the Lord will give you a sign. The young woman is pregnant and is about to give birth to a son, and she will name him Immanuel. He will eat butter and honey, and learn to reject evil and choose good. Before the boy learns to reject evil and choose good, the land of the two kings you dread will be abandoned. One: The story of God for the people of God! Many: Thanks be to God! New Testament Reading: Romans 1:1-7 (CEB) From Paul, a slave of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for God’s good news. God promised this good news about God’s Son ahead of time through the prophets in the holy scriptures. God’s Son was descended from David. He was publicly identified as God’s Son with power through his resurrection from the dead, which was based on the Spirit of holiness. This Son is Jesus Christ our Lord. Through Christ we have received God’s grace and our appointment to be apostles. This was to bring all Gentiles to faithful obedience for his name’s sake. You who are called by Jesus Christ are also included among these Gentiles. To those in Rome who are dearly loved by God and called to be God’s people. Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. One: The story of God for the people of God. Many: Thanks be to God! Advent Candle Lighting - Sharon Wada One: As we light this seventh Advent candle, we remember that the God who became incarnate and dwelt among us in the flesh of Jesus is the same God who is with us now in the presence of the Holy Spirit. As we light this candle, our prayer is that we may begin to see where the Spirit is at work among us even now. And all the people said: Many: Amen. Sing together: O Come, O Come Emmanuel Verse - Music Team O come, O come, Emmanuel, And ransom captive Israel, That mourns in lonely exile here, Until the Son of God appear. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel. Praise Song: Mary Did You Know? (Jennifer Henry lyrics) - Music Team Children’s Time - Cheryl Castillo Prayers of the People - Danny Crego One: Shepherd of Israel, may Jesus, Emmanuel and son of Mary, be more than just a dream in our hearts. With the apostles, prophets, and saints, save us, restore us, and lead us in the way of grace and peace, that we may bear your promise into the world. Brothers and sisters, as we joyfully await the glorious coming of the Christ, let us pray for the needs of the church, our community, and the world. Are there any requests? (The congregation is invited to speak their requests. After each request is spoken, we all respond in unison, “Lord, hear us.”) One: In joyful expectation of his coming to our aid we pray to Jesus. O Emmanuel, God with us, We know that when you appear in your fullness you will bring to light the things now hidden in shadow, and will disclose the hidden desires of the heart. God of promise, you have given us a sign of your love through the gift of Jesus Christ, our Savior, who was promised from ages past. We believe as Joseph did the message of your presence whispered by an angel, and offer our prayers for your world, confident of your care and mercy for all creation. Amen. And now, because we often fail to love, because we acknowledge that we are sinners living in sinful systems, and because we acknowledge that we are all in need of God’s mercy and grace, let us confess our sins. Many: God of the living and the dead, We confess that we have sinned against you by what we have done and by what we have not done, We remember our broken promises and missed opportunities; The gifts we have taken for granted; The love we have not shown or returned; Forgive us, comfort and heal us, lift our guilt from us, That we may walk in freedom and grace to the glory of your name. Amen. One: May God who is both power and love forgive us and free us from our sins; heal and strength us by the power of the Holy Spirit; and bring us to new life through Christ our Lord. In the name of Jesus Christ, we are a forgiven people! Many: Thanks be to God! Offering Prayer - Danny Crego Sing together: Doxology (UMH #94) - Music Team Prayer song: Fairest Lord Jesus (UMH #189, vs. 1, 3, & 4) - Music Team Sermon Text: Matthew 1:18-25 (CEB) One: This is the Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew. Many: Glory to you, Lord Christ! One: This is how the birth of Jesus Christ took place. When Mary his mother was engaged to Joseph, before they were married, she became pregnant by the Holy Spirit. Joseph her husband was a righteous man. Because he didn’t want to humiliate her, he decided to call off their engagement quietly. As he was thinking about this, an angel from the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, don’t be afraid to take Mary as your wife, because the child she carries was conceived by the Holy Spirit. She will give birth to a son, and you will call him Jesus, because he will save God’s people from sin.” Now all of this took place so that what the Lord had spoken through the prophet would be fulfilled: Look! A virgin will become pregnant and give birth to a son, And they will call him, Emmanuel. (Emmanuel means “God with us.”) When Joseph woke up, he did just as an angel from God commanded and took Mary as his wife. But he didn’t have sexual relations with her until she gave birth to a son. Joseph called him Jesus. This is the Gospel of our Lord. Many: Praise to you, Lord Christ! Sing together: God with Us (Mercy Me version) - Music Team Closing Hymn: All Praise to Thee, for Thou, O King Divine (UMH #166 vs. 1, 2, & 5) - Music Team Sending Forth/Benediction One: May God bless you and keep you; may God’s face shine upon you and be gracious unto you; may God’s countenance be lifted upon you and give you peace, from this day forth and forevermore. Many: And now, God, send us out to do the work that you have given us to do; to love and serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord. To Christ, to you, and to the Holy Spirit be all honor and glory, now and forever. Amen. Prelude Thank you for worshiping with us today! (CCLI License #1552544)  Payette United Methodist Church
December 11th, 2022 Advent 6 - Theme: Dayspring (Joy) Welcome/Announcements Membership Liturgy - Accepting James Boesch as a Member to PUMC One: Dearly Beloved, it is an honor to announce that today, we will receive James as a member of Payette United Methodist Church. The privileges and blessings that we have in community together in the Church of Jesus Christ are sacred and precious. There is in it such hallowed fellowship, care, and counsel as cannot otherwise be known apart from the family of God. There is the care of pastors, with the teachings of the Word and the administration of the sacraments. And there is communal cooperation in service, accomplishing that which cannot otherwise be done. As we prepare to receive James as a member of our congregation, let us confess our faith through the words of the Apostles’ Creed: Many: We believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. We believe in Jesus Christ, God’s 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, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come again to judge the living and the dead. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. One: James, do you believe the truths that we have confessed as a congregation? If so, answer, “I do.” James responds: I do. One: Desiring to unite with the Church, do you commit to love the Lord your God with all your heart, mind, life, and strength, and to love your neighbor as yourself? Do you commit to the missional, redemptive work of God as expressed in the doctrine, fellowship, and work of the Church? Will you support the teachings of the United Methodist Church and strive, with God’s help, to grow in your understanding and practice of the same in a way that enhances the witness of the church? Will you endeavor in every way to glorify God, by a humble walk, godly conversation, and holy service; by devotedly giving of your resources; and by faithfully participating in the means of grace? Will you follow Jesus Christ all the days of your life, abstain from all evil, and seek earnestly to perfect holiness of heart and life in the fear of the Lord? If so, answer, “I will.” James responds: I will. One: On behalf of this congregation, I welcome you into the United Methodist Church and the fellowship of this local congregation with its benefits and responsibilities. May the Lord bless and keep you, and enable you to be faithful in all good works, that your life and witness may be effective in care for the poor and oppressed and in leading others to Christ. Let us pray. Almighty God, look with favor upon James, who has now reaffirmed his commitment to follow Christ and to serve in Christ’s name. Give him courage, patience, and vision; and strengthen all of us in our vocation of witness to the world, and of service to others; through Jesus Christ our Lord. And all the people said: Many: Amen. Gathering Hymn: Family of God Calling Song: Come Thou Almighty King (UMH #61, v. 1 & 3) Responsive Reading: Psalm 146:5-10 (CEB) One: The person whose help is the God of Jacob—the person whose hope rests on the Lord their God—is truly happy! Many: God: the maker of heaven and earth, the sea, and all that is in them. God, who is faithful forever, One: who gives justice to people who are oppressed, who gives bread to people who are starving! The Lord: who frees prisoners. Many: The Lord: who makes the blind see. The Lord: who straightens up those who are bent low. The Lord: who loves justice. One: The Lord: who protects immigrants, who helps orphans and widows, but who makes the way of the wicked twist and turn! Many: The Lord will rule forever! Zion, your God will rule from one generation to the next! Praise the Lord! One: This is our prayer. Many: Lord, hear our prayer. Opening Prayer (in unison) We proclaim the greatness of the Lord, and our spirits rejoice in God our Savior! For you, Lord, have looked with favor on your lowly servants. You, the Almighty, have done great things for us and holy is your name. You have mercy on those who fear you from generation to generation. You have shown strength with your arm and scattered the proud in their conceit, casting down the mighty from their thrones and lifting up the lowly. You have filled the hungry with good things and sent the rich away empty. You have come to the aid of your people, to remember the promise of mercy, the promise made to our forebears, to Abraham and Sarah and their children for ever. Amen. Sing together: Gloria Patri (UMH #70) Scripture Readings Before reading, the reader prays the following words: One: God, open our hearts and minds by the power of the Holy Spirit, that as the scriptures are read and your Word proclaimed, we may hear with joy what you say to us today. Lord Jesus Christ, in your resurrection you appeared as the Morning Star that knows no setting: Dawn upon the pallid human heart so that the deathly orders of this world may be overcome and your whole creation made new; for with the Father and the Holy Spirit, you live and reign, one God, for ever and ever. And all the people said: Many: Amen. Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 35:1-10 (CEB) The desert and the dry land will be glad; the wilderness will rejoice and blossom like the crocus. They will burst into bloom, and rejoice with joy and singing. They will receive the glory of Lebanon, the splendor of Carmel and Sharon. They will see the Lord’s glory, the splendor of our God. Strengthen the weak hands, and support the unsteady knees. Say to those who are panicking: “Be strong! Don’t fear! Here’s your God, coming with vengeance; with divine retribution God will come to save you.” Then the eyes of the blind will be opened, and the ears of the deaf will be cleared. Then the lame will leap like the deer, and the tongue of the speechless will sing. Waters will spring up in the desert, and streams in the wilderness. The burning sand will become a pool, and the thirsty ground, fountains of water. The jackals’ habitat, a pasture; grass will become reeds and rushes. A highway will be there. It will be called The Holy Way. The unclean won’t travel on it, but it will be for those walking on that way. Even fools won’t get lost on it; no lion will be there, and no predator will go up on it. None of these will be there; only the redeemed will walk on it. The Lord’s ransomed ones will return and enter Zion with singing, with everlasting joy upon their heads. Happiness and joy will overwhelm them; grief and groaning will flee away. One: The story of God for the people of God! Many: Thanks be to God! New Testament Reading: James 5:7-10 (CEB) Therefore, brothers and sisters, you must be patient as you wait for the coming of the Lord. Consider the farmer who waits patiently for the coming of rain in the fall and spring, looking forward to the precious fruit of the earth. You also must wait patiently, strengthening your resolve, because the coming of the Lord is near. Don’t complain about each other, brothers and sisters, so that you won’t be judged. Look! The judge is standing at the door! Brothers and sisters, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord as an example of patient resolve and steadfastness. One: The story of God for the people of God. Many: Thanks be to God! Advent Candle Lighting One: As we light this sixth Advent candle, we remember that in Christ and through Christ, the light has broken into the darkness, and the darkness cannot overcome it. As we light this candle, our prayer is that we may be for the world the light of Christ, breaking into the darkness, that all whom we encounter may know the hope and joy of Christ. And all the people said: Many: Amen. Sing together: O Come, O Come Emmanuel Verse O come, Thou Dayspring come and cheer our spirits by thine advent here; Disperse the gloomy clouds of night, And death's dark shadows put to flight. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel. Praise Song: Song of Hope Children’s Time Prayers of the People One: God of hope, you call us home from the exile of selfish oppression to the freedom of justice, the balm of healing, and the joy of sharing. Make us strong to join you in your holy work, as friends of strangers and victims, companions of those whom others shun, and as the happiness of those whose hearts are broken. Brothers and sisters, as we joyfully await the glorious coming of the Christ, let us pray for the needs of the church, our community, and the world. Are there any requests? (The congregation is invited to speak their requests. After each request is spoken, we all respond in unison, “Lord, hear us.”) One: In joyful expectation of his coming to our aid we pray to Jesus. O Morning Star of Righteousness, Dayspring from on high - your light shines brightly in the shadows. Come to us and enable us to see you in your creation, in the rising sun and the shining moon - come and cause us to care for your good creation. God of joy and exultation, you strengthen what is weak; you enrich the poor and give hope to those who live in fear. Look upon our needs this day. Make us grateful for the good news of salvation and keep us faithful in your service until the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives for ever and ever. Amen. And now, because we often fail to love, because we acknowledge that we are sinners living in sinful systems, and because we acknowledge that we are all in need of God’s mercy and grace, let us confess our sins. Many: God of the living and the dead, We confess that we have sinned against you by what we have done and by what we have not done, We remember our broken promises and missed opportunities; The gifts we have taken for granted; The love we have not shown or returned; Forgive us, comfort and heal us, lift our guilt from us, That we may walk in freedom and grace to the glory of your name. Amen. One: May God who is both power and love forgive us and free us from our sins; heal and strength us by the power of the Holy Spirit; and bring us to new life through Christ our Lord. In the name of Jesus Christ, we are a forgiven people! Many: Thanks be to God! Offering Prayer Sing together: Doxology (UMH #94) Prayer song: Emmanuel, Emmanuel (UMH #204, 2x) Sermon Text: Matthew 11:2-11 (CEB) One: This is the Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew. Many: Glory to you, Lord Christ! One: Now when John heard in prison about the things the Christ was doing, he sent word by his disciples to Jesus, asking, “Are you the one who is to come, or should we look for another?” Jesus responded, “Go, report to John what you hear and see. Those who were blind are able to see. Those who were crippled are walking. People with skin diseases are cleansed. Those who were deaf now hear. Those who were dead are raised up. The poor have good news proclaimed to them. Happy are those who don’t stumble and fall because of me.” When John’s disciples had gone, Jesus spoke to the crowds about John: “What did you go out to the wilderness to see? A stalk blowing in the wind? What did you go out to see? A man dressed up in refined clothes? Look, those who wear refined clothes are in royal palaces. What did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet. He is the one of whom it is written: Look, I’m sending my messenger before you, who will prepare your way before you. “I assure you that no one who has ever been born is greater than John the Baptist. Yet whoever is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. This is the Gospel of our Lord. Many: Praise to you, Lord Christ! Sing together: O Come Divine Messiah Communion One: The Lord be with you! Many: And also with you! One: Lift up your hearts! Many: We lift them up to the Lord! One: Let us give thanks! Many: It is just and right to give thanks! One: It is just and right and a good and joyful thing always and everywhere to give our thanks and praise to God. So let us pray: O God of Isaiah and John the Baptist, through all such faithful ones you proclaim the unfolding of future joy and renewed life. Strengthen our hearts to believe your advent promise that one day sorrow and sighing will be no more; that the journey of God’s people will be joy; that we will walk in the holy way of Christ, who by your Spirit was anointed to preach good news to the poor, proclaim release to the captives, set at liberty those who are oppressed. Christ healed the sick, fed the hungry, ate with sinners, and established the new covenant for forgiveness of sins. We live in the hope of His coming again. We remember that on the night that our Lord Jesus Christ was betrayed, he took bread, and after giving thanks he broke it and he gave it to his disciples and said, “This is my body, given for you. Take and eat - all of you - in remembrance of me.” Likewise, after the supper, he took the cup, and after giving thanks, he said, “This is the cup of the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for the forgiveness of sin. Do this in remembrance of me.” And so, Lord God, in remembrance of these your mighty acts in our Lord Jesus Christ, we offer ourselves to you in praise and thanksgiving as a holy and living sacrifice, in union with the sacrifice of Christ for us, as we proclaim the mystery of our faith: Many: Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again. One: Because we all partake of the one bread and the one cup, we, though we are many, are one. So let us join in together in praying the prayer that the Lord taught all of the disciples to pray. Let us be so bold as to say: Many: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be your name, Your Kingdom come, Your will be done, On earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread, Forgive our debts as we forgive our debtors, Save us from the time of trial, And deliver us from evil. For the Kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen. One: God of salvation, pour out your Holy Spirit on us and on these your gifts. Make them by the power of your Spirit to be for us the body and blood of Christ, that we may be for the world the Body of Christ, redeemed by His blood. By your Spirit make us one in Christ, one with each other, and one in the ministry of Christ to all the world, until Christ comes in final victory. In the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. And all God’s people said: Many: Amen. One: (Give instructions for coming forward to receive) The Table is prepared. All who are hungry and thirsty are invited to come forward to receive these gifts of grace. May Christ be fully formed in you. Come forward as you’re ready. Closing Hymn: Savior of the Nations, Come (UMH #214, v. 1-3) Sending Forth/Benediction One: God of love, we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual food of the most precious body and blood of our savior Jesus the Messiah; and for assuring us in these holy mysteries that we are living members of the Body of Christ. May God bless you and keep you; may God’s face shine upon you and be gracious unto you; may God’s countenance be lifted upon you and give you peace, from this day forth and forevermore. Many: And now, God, send us out to do the work that you have given us to do; to love and serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord. To Christ, to you, and to the Holy Spirit be all honor and glory, now and forever. Amen. Prelude Thank you for worshiping with us today! (CCLI License #1552544)  Payette United Methodist Church
December 4th, 2022 Advent 5 - Theme: Key of David (Peace) Welcome/Announcements Gathering Hymn: Family of God Calling Song: Jesus Shall Reign (UMH #157, v. 1, 2, & 5) Responsive Reading: Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19 (CEB) One: God, give your judgments to the king. Give your righteousness to the king’s son. Many: Let him judge your people with righteousness and your poor with justice. One: Let the mountains bring peace to the people; let the hills bring righteousness. Many: Let the king bring justice to people who are poor; let him save the children of those who are needy, but let him crush oppressors! One: Let the king live as long as the sun, as long as the moon, generation to generation. Many: Let him fall like rain upon fresh-cut grass, like showers that water the earth. One: Let the righteous flourish throughout their lives, and let peace prosper until the moon is no more. Many: Bless the Lord God, the God of Israel—the only one who does wondrous things! One: Bless God’s glorious name forever; let God’s glory fill all the earth! This is our prayer. Many: Lord, hear our prayer. Opening Prayer (in unison) We proclaim the greatness of the Lord, and our spirits rejoice in God our Savior! For you, Lord, have looked with favor on your lowly servants. You, the Almighty, have done great things for us and holy is your name. You have mercy on those who fear you from generation to generation. You have shown strength with your arm and scattered the proud in their conceit, casting down the mighty from their thrones and lifting up the lowly. You have filled the hungry with good things and sent the rich away empty. You have come to the aid of your people, to remember the promise of mercy, the promise made to our forebears, to Abraham and Sarah and their children for ever. Amen. Sing together: Gloria Patri (UMH #70) Scripture Readings - Deanna Carr and Dalyce Knight One: God, open our hearts and minds by the power of the Holy Spirit, that as the scriptures are read and your Word proclaimed, we may hear with joy what you say to us today. Gracious God, your Son Jesus Christ opened wide gate of heaven, making plain the way that leads to eternal joy: Grant that we who have been buried with Christ in baptism and raised to new life may strive courageously for the freedom and peace of the world; through the same your Son, Jesus Christ, to whom with you and the Holy Spirit be praise and dominion for ever and ever. And all the people said: Many: Amen. Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 11:1-10 (CEB) A shoot will grow up from the stump of Jesse; a branch will sprout from his roots. The Lord’s spirit will rest upon him, a spirit of wisdom and understanding, a spirit of planning and strength, a spirit of knowledge and fear of the Lord. He will delight in fearing the Lord. He won’t judge by appearances, nor decide by hearsay. He will judge the needy with righteousness, and decide with equity for those who suffer in the land. He will strike the violent with the rod of his mouth; by the breath of his lips he will kill the wicked. Righteousness will be the belt around his hips, and faithfulness the belt around his waist. The wolf will live with the lamb, and the leopard will lie down with the young goat; the calf and the young lion will feed together, and a little child will lead them. The cow and the bear will graze. Their young will lie down together, and a lion will eat straw like an ox. A nursing child will play over the snake’s hole; toddlers will reach right over the serpent’s den. They won’t harm or destroy anywhere on my holy mountain. The earth will surely be filled with the knowledge of the Lord, just as the water covers the sea. On that day, the root of Jesse will stand as a signal to the peoples. The nations will seek him out, and his dwelling will be glorious. One: The story of God for the people of God! Many: Thanks be to God! New Testament Reading: Romans 15:4-13 (CEB) Whatever was written in the past was written for our instruction so that we could have hope through endurance and through the encouragement of the scriptures. May the God of endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude toward each other, similar to Christ Jesus’ attitude. That way you can glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ together with one voice. So welcome each other, in the same way that Christ also welcomed you, for God’s glory. I’m saying that Christ became a servant of those who are circumcised for the sake of God’s truth, in order to confirm the promises given to the ancestors, and so that the Gentiles could glorify God for his mercy. As it is written, Because of this I will confess you among the Gentiles, and I will sing praises to your name. And again, it says, Rejoice, Gentiles, with God’s people. And again, Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles, and all the people should sing God’s praises. And again, Isaiah says, There will be a root of Jesse, who will also rise to rule the Gentiles. The Gentiles will place their hope in him. May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in faith so that you overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. One: The story of God for the people of God. Many: Thanks be to God! Advent Candle Lighting One: As we light this fifth Advent candle, we remember Christ releases the captives, sets the prisoner free, and liberates those who are oppressed. As we light this candle, our prayer is that we may participate in Christ's liberating work for the good of all creation. And all the people said: Many: Amen. Sing together: O Come, O Come Emmanuel O Come thou Key of David, release And free us to experience thy peace Unbind us here from sin and death Awaken us with heaven’s breath Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee O Israel. Praise Song: Light of Those Whose Dreary Dwelling Children’s Time Prayers of the People One: God of timeless grace, you fill us with joyful expectation. Make us ready for the message that prepares the way, that with uprightness of heart and holy joy we may eagerly await the kingdom of your Son, Jesus Christ, who reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, now and for ever. God of hope, you raised up John the baptizer as a herald who calls us to repentance. As we joyfully await the glorious coming of Christ, we pray to you for the needs of the church and the world. Are there any requests? (The congregation is invited to speak their requests. After each request is spoken, we all respond in unison, “Lord, hear us.”) One: In joyful expectation of his coming to our aid we pray to Jesus. O Key of David, Come to us as shepherd and guardian of our lives, even in death. Give us with all the faithful departed a share in your victory over evil and death. Hear our humble prayer that we may serve you in holiness and faith and give voice to your presence among us until the day of the coming of your Son, Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns for ever and ever. Amen. And now, because we often fail to love, because we acknowledge that we are sinners living in sinful systems, and because we acknowledge that we are all in need of God’s mercy and grace, let us confess our sins. Many: God of the living and the dead, We confess that we have sinned against you by what we have done and by what we have not done, We remember our broken promises and missed opportunities; The gifts we have taken for granted; The love we have not shown or returned; Forgive us, comfort and heal us, lift our guilt from us, That we may walk in freedom and grace to the glory of your name. Amen. One: May God who is both power and love forgive us and free us from our sins; heal and strength us by the power of the Holy Spirit; and bring us to new life through Christ our Lord. In the name of Jesus Christ, we are a forgiven people! Many: Thanks be to God! Offering Prayer Sing together: Doxology (UMH #94) Prayer song: We Sing of Your Glory (TFWS #2011, v. 1, 2, & 4) Sermon Text: Matthew 3:1-12 (CEB) One: This is the Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke. Many: Glory to you, Lord Christ! One: In those days John the Baptist appeared in the desert of Judea announcing, “Change your hearts and lives! Here comes the kingdom of heaven!” He was the one of whom Isaiah the prophet spoke when he said: The voice of one shouting in the wilderness, “Prepare the way for the Lord; make his paths straight.” John wore clothes made of camel’s hair, with a leather belt around his waist. He ate locusts and wild honey. People from Jerusalem, throughout Judea, and all around the Jordan River came to him. As they confessed their sins, he baptized them in the Jordan River. Many Pharisees and Sadducees came to be baptized by John. He said to them, “You children of snakes! Who warned you to escape from the angry judgment that is coming soon? Produce fruit that shows you have changed your hearts and lives. And don’t even think about saying to yourselves, Abraham is our father. I tell you that God is able to raise up Abraham’s children from these stones. The ax is already at the root of the trees. Therefore, every tree that doesn’t produce good fruit will be chopped down and tossed into the fire. I baptize with water those of you who have changed your hearts and lives. The one who is coming after me is stronger than I am. I’m not worthy to carry his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire. The shovel he uses to sift the wheat from the husks is in his hands. He will clean out his threshing area and bring the wheat into his barn. But he will burn the husks with a fire that can’t be put out.” This is the Gospel of our Lord. Many: Praise to you, Lord Christ! Sing together: Your Peace Will Make Us One Closing Hymn: The King of Glory Comes (TFWS #2091) Sending Forth/Benediction One: May God bless you and keep you; may God’s face shine upon you and be gracious unto you; may God’s countenance be lifted upon you and give you peace, from this day forth and forevermore. Many: And now, God, send us out to do the work that you have given us to do; to love and serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord. To Christ, to you, and to the Holy Spirit be all honor and glory, now and forever. Amen.  Payette United Methodist Church
Sunday, November 27th, 2022 Advent 4 - Theme: Root of Jesse (Hope) Welcome/Announcements - Mary Beth Gathering Hymn: Family of God Calling Song: Hail to the Lord’s Anointed (UMH #203) Responsive Reading: Psalm 122 (NRSV) - Deanna Carr and Dalyce Knight One: I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the Lord!” Many: Our feet are standing within your gates, O Jerusalem. One: Jerusalem—built as a city that is bound firmly together. Many: To it the tribes go up, the tribes of the Lord, as was decreed for Israel, to give thanks to the name of the Lord. One: For there the thrones for judgment were set up, the thrones of the house of David, the root of Jesse. Many: Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May they prosper who love you. Peace be within your walls and security within your towers.” One: For the sake of my relatives and friends I will say, “Peace be within you.” Many: For the sake of the house of the Lord our God, I will seek your good. One: This is our prayer. Many: Lord, hear our prayer. Opening Prayer (in unison) - Deanna Carr and Dalyce Knight We proclaim the greatness of the Lord, and our spirits rejoice in God our Savior! For you, Lord, have looked with favor on your lowly servants. You, the Almighty, have done great things for us and holy is your name. You have mercy on those who fear you from generation to generation. You have shown strength with your arm and scattered the proud in their conceit, casting down the mighty from their thrones and lifting up the lowly. You have filled the hungry with good things and sent the rich away empty. You have come to the aid of your people, to remember the promise of mercy, the promise made to our forebears, to Abraham and Sarah and their children for ever. Amen. Sing together: Gloria Patri (UMH #70) Scripture Readings - Deanna Carr and Dalyce Knight One: God, open our hearts and minds by the power of the Holy Spirit, that as the scriptures are read and your Word proclaimed, we may hear with joy what you say to us today. Almighty God, you brought forth a royal branch from the ancient stock of Jesse’s line: Grant that we who have been grafted into this heritage may bear fruit worthy of Jesus Christ; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, now and forever. And all the people said: Many: Amen. Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 2:1-5 (CEB) This is what Isaiah, Amoz’s son, saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem. In the days to come the mountain of the Lord’s house will be the highest of the mountains. It will be lifted above the hills; peoples will stream to it. Many nations will go and say, “Come, let’s go up to the Lord’s mountain, to the house of God so that we may be taught God’s ways and we may walk in God’s paths.” Instruction will come from Zion; the Lord’s word from Jerusalem. God will judge between the nations, and settle disputes of mighty nations. Then they will beat their swords into iron plows and their spears into pruning tools. Nation will not take up sword against nation; they will no longer learn how to make war. Come, house of Jacob, let’s walk by the Lord’s light. One: The story of God for the people of God! Many: Thanks be to God! New Testament Reading: Romans 13:11-14 (CEB) As you do all this, you know what time it is. The hour has already come for you to wake up from your sleep. Now our salvation is nearer than when we first had faith. The night is almost over, and the day is near. So let’s get rid of the actions that belong to the darkness and put on the weapons of light. Let’s behave appropriately as people who live in the day, not in partying and getting drunk, not in sleeping around and obscene behavior, not in fighting and obsession. Instead, dress yourself with the Lord Jesus Christ, and don’t plan to indulge your selfish desires. One: The story of God for the people of God. Many: Thanks be to God! Advent Candle Lighting - Deanna Carr and Dalyce Knight One: As we light this fourth Advent candle, we remember that Christ holds the keys to Death and the Grave. As we light this candle, our prayer is that as we await the day when we, too, shall share in Christ's resurrection, we may share the hope of resurrection with all whom we meet along the way. And all the people said: Many: Amen. Sing together: O Come, O Come Emmanuel O come, Thou Branch of Jesse, free Thine own from Satan's tyranny; From depths of hell Thy people save, And give them victory o'er the grave. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel. Praise Song: Song of Hope Children’s Time Prayers of the People - Danny Crego One: God of justice and peace, from the heavens you rain down mercy and kindness, that all on earth may stand in awe and wonder before your marvelous deeds. Raise our heads in expectation, that we may yearn for the coming day of the Lord and stand without blame before your Son, Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns for ever and ever. Amen. We seek the mighty God in the most unlikely places as a child in a stable, and in an empty tomb. May God hear these prayers, which come from the unlikely corners of our lives. Are there any requests? (The congregation is invited to speak their requests. After each request is spoken, we all respond in unison, “Lord, hear us.”) One: In joyful expectation of his coming to our aid we pray to Jesus. O Root of Jesse, source of all that is good, Come to the suffering in our world as Savior and comforter. Break into our lives, where we struggle with sickness and distress, and set us free to serve you for ever. Give us ears to hear, O God, and eyes to watch, that we may know your presence in our midst during this holy season of joy as we anticipate the coming of Jesus Christ. Amen. And now, because we often fail to love, because we acknowledge that we are sinners living in sinful systems, and because we acknowledge that we are all in need of God’s mercy and grace, let us confess our sins. Many: God of the living and the dead, We confess that we have sinned against you by what we have done and by what we have not done, We remember our broken promises and missed opportunities; The gifts we have taken for granted; The love we have not shown or returned; Forgive us, comfort and heal us, lift our guilt from us, That we may walk in freedom and grace to the glory of your name. Amen. One: May God who is both power and love forgive us and free us from our sins; heal and strength us by the power of the Holy Spirit; and bring us to new life through Christ our Lord. In the name of Jesus Christ, we are a forgiven people! Many: Thanks be to God! Offering Prayer - Danny Crego Sing together: Doxology (UMH #94) Prayer song: Emmanuel, Emmanuel (UMH #204, 2x) Sermon Text: Matthew 24:36-44 (Kingdom New Testament) - Mary Beth One: This is the Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke. Many: Glory to you, Lord Christ! One: “Nobody knows what day or time this will happen,” Jesus went on. “The angels in heaven don’t know it, and nor does the Son; only the Father knows. You see, the royal appearing of the Human One will be like the days of Noah. “What does that mean? Well, in those days, before the flood, they were eating and drinking, they were getting married and giving children in marriage, right up to the day when Noah went into the ark. They didn’t know about it until the flood came and swept them all away. That’s what it’ll be like at the royal appearing of the Human One. “On that day, there will be two people working in the field. One will be taken; the other will be left. There will be two women grinding corn in the mill. One will be taken; the other will be left. “So keep alert! You don’t know what day your master will come. But bear this in mind: if the householder had known what time of night the burglar was going to come, he would have stayed awake and wouldn’t have let his house get broken into. So you too must be ready! The Human One is coming at a time you don’t expect.” This is the Gospel of our Lord. Many: Praise to you, Lord Christ! Sing together: O Come Divine Messiah Communion One: The Lord be with you! Many: And also with you! One: Lift up your hearts! Many: We lift them up to the Lord! One: Let us give thanks! Many: It is just and right to give thanks! One: It is just and right and a good and joyful thing always and everywhere to give our thanks and praise to God. So let us pray: Unexpected God, your advent alarms us. Wake us from drowsy worship, from the sleep that neglects love, and the sedative of misdirected frenzy. Awaken us now to your coming, and bend our angers into your peace - the peace of Christ, who by your Spirit was anointed to preach good news to the poor, proclaim release to the captives, set at liberty those who are oppressed. Christ healed the sick, fed the hungry, ate with sinners, and established the new covenant for forgiveness of sins. We live in the hope of His coming again. (Lift the bread, break it) We remember that on the night that our Lord Jesus Christ was betrayed, he took bread, and after giving thanks he broke it and he gave it to his disciples and said, “This is my body, given for you. Take and eat - all of you - in remembrance of me.” (Lift the cup) Likewise, after the supper, he took the cup, and after giving thanks, he said, “This is the cup of the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for the forgiveness of sin. Do this in remembrance of me.” And so, Lord God, in remembrance of these your mighty acts in our Lord Jesus Christ, we offer ourselves to you in praise and thanksgiving as a holy and living sacrifice, in union with the sacrifice of Christ for us, as we proclaim the mystery of our faith: Many: Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again. One: Because we all partake of the one bread and the one cup, we, though we are many, are one. So let us join in together in praying the prayer that the Lord taught all of the disciples to pray. Let us be so bold as to say: Many: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be your name, Your Kingdom come, Your will be done, On earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread, Forgive our debts as we forgive our debtors, Save us from the time of trial, And deliver us from evil. For the Kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen. One: God of salvation, pour out your Holy Spirit on us and on these your gifts. Make them by the power of your Spirit to be for us the body and blood of Christ, that we may be for the world the Body of Christ, redeemed by His blood. By your Spirit make us one in Christ, one with each other, and one in the ministry of Christ to all the world, until Christ comes in final victory. In the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. And all God’s people said: Many: Amen. One: (Give instructions for coming forward to receive) The Table is prepared. All who are hungry and thirsty are invited to come forward to receive these gifts of grace. May Christ be fully formed in you. Come forward as you’re ready. Closing Hymn: Come Thou Long Expected Jesus Sending Forth/Benediction - Mary Beth One: God of love, we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual food of the most precious body and blood of our savior Jesus the Messiah; and for assuring us in these holy mysteries that we are living members of the Body of Christ. May God bless you and keep you; may God’s face shine upon you and be gracious unto you; may God’s countenance be lifted upon you and give you peace, from this day forth and forevermore. Many: May the peace of the Lord go with us, wherever God may send us. May we embody the love, grace, and mercy of Christ to those we meet along the way. Amen. Prelude Thank you for worshiping with us today! (CCLI License #1552544)  Payette United Methodist Church
November 20, 2022 – 11:00 AM Welcome and Announcements Gathering Hymn: “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. Calling Song: “Bind Us Together” 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 with love There is only God There is only one King There is only one body This is why we sing Responsive Reading: Psalm 46 (CEB) - Leslie Olson One: God is our refuge and strength, a help always near in times of great trouble. Many: That’s why we won’t be afraid when the world falls apart, when the mountains crumble into the center of the sea, One: when its waters roar and rage, when the mountains shake because of its surging waves. Selah! Many: There is a river whose streams gladden God’s city, the holiest dwelling of the Most High. One: God is in that city. It will never crumble. God will help it when morning dawns. Many: Nations roar; kingdoms crumble. God speaks; the earth melts. One: The Lord of heavenly forces is with us! The God of Jacob is our place of safety. Selah! Many: Come, see the Lord’s deeds, what devastation God has imposed on the earth-- One: bringing wars to an end in every corner of the world, breaking the bow and shattering the spear, burning chariots with fire. Many: “That’s enough! Now know that I am God! I am exalted among all nations; I am exalted throughout the world!” One: The Lord of heavenly forces is with us! Many: The God of Jacob is our place of safety. Selah! One: This is our prayer. Many: Lord, hear our prayer. Opening Prayer (in unison) - Leslie Olson We proclaim the greatness of the Lord, and our spirits rejoice in God our Savior! For you, Lord, have looked with favor on your lowly servants. You, the Almighty, have done great things for us and holy is your name. You have mercy on those who fear you from generation to generation. You have shown strength with your arm and scattered the proud in their conceit, casting down the mighty from their thrones and lifting up the lowly. You have filled the hungry with good things and sent the rich away empty. You have come to the aid of your people, to remember the promise of mercy, the promise made to our forebears, to Abraham and Sarah and their children for ever. Amen. Hymn: “Gloria Patri" UMH#70 Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen. Scripture Readings: One: God, open our hearts and minds by the power of the Holy Spirit, that as the scriptures are read and your Word proclaimed, we may hear with joy what you say to us today. Almighty and everlasting God, whose will it is to restore all things in your well-beloved Son, the King of kings and Lord of lords: Mercifully grant that the peoples of the earth, divided and enslaved by sin, may be freed and brought together under his most gracious rule; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. And all the people said: Many: Amen. Old Testament Reading: Jeremiah 23:1-6 (CEB) Watch out, you shepherds who destroy and scatter the sheep of my pasture, declares the Lord. This is what the Lord, the God of Israel, proclaims about the shepherds who “tend to” my people: You are the ones who have scattered my flock and driven them away. You haven’t attended to their needs, so I will take revenge on you for the terrible things you have done to them, declares the Lord. I myself will gather the few remaining sheep from all the countries where I have driven them. I will bring them back to their pasture, and they will be fruitful and multiply. I will place over them shepherds who care for them. Then they will no longer be afraid or dread harm, nor will any be missing, declares the Lord. The time is coming, declares the Lord, when I will raise up a righteous descendant from David’s line, and he will rule as a wise king. He will do what is just and right in the land. During his lifetime, Judah will be saved and Israel will live in safety. And his name will be The Lord Is Our Righteousness. One: The story of God for the people of God! Many: Thanks be to God! New Testament Reading: Colossians 1:11-20 (CEB) by being strengthened through his glorious might so that you endure everything and have patience; and by giving thanks with joy to the Father. He made it so you could take part in the inheritance, in light granted to God’s holy people. He rescued us from the control of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of the Son he loves. He set us free through the Son and forgave our sins. The Son is the image of the invisible God, the one who is first over all creation, Because all things were created by him: both in the heavens and on the earth, the things that are visible and the things that are invisible. Whether they are thrones or powers, or rulers or authorities, all things were created through him and for him. He existed before all things, and all things are held together in him. He is the head of the body, the church, who is the beginning, the one who is firstborn from among the dead so that he might occupy the first place in everything. Because all the fullness of God was pleased to live in him, and he reconciled all things to himself through him-- whether things on earth or in the heavens. He brought peace through the blood of his cross. One: The story of God for the people of God. Many: Thanks be to God! Advent Candle Lighting - Leslie Olson One: As we light this third Advent candle, we remember that the desire of Christ is to see all peoples, tribes, and nations united in one identity: the Beloved children of God. As we light this candle, our prayer is that we may share in this desire to see all divisions cease, and to recognize the inherent belovedness of all our neighbors. And all the people said: Many: Amen. Sing Together: ”O Come, O Come Emmanuel” O come, Desire of nations, bind All peoples in one heart and mind; Bid Thou our sad divisions cease, And by Thyself our King of Peace. Rejoice, rejoice, Emmanuel Shall come to thee O Israel Children’s Time - Cris Warzyn Praise Hymn “Even So Come” All of creation All of the Earth Make straight a highway A path for the Lord Jesus is coming soon Call back the sinner Wake up the saint Let every nation Shout of Your fame Jesus is coming soon Like a bride Waiting for her groom We'll be a church Ready for You Every heart longing for our King We sing Even so come Lord Jesus come Even so come Lord Jesus come There will be justice All will be new Your name forever Faithful and true Jesus is coming soon Like a bride Waiting for her groom We'll be a church Ready for You Every heart longing for our King We sing Even so come Lord Jesus come Even so come Lord Jesus come So we wait We wait for You God we wait You're coming soon So we wait We wait for You God we wait You're coming soon Like a bride Waiting for her groom We'll be a church Ready for You Every heart longing for our King We sing Like a bride Waiting for her groom We'll be a church We'll b ready for You Every heart longing for our King We sing Even so come Lord Jesus come Even so come Lord Jesus come Prayers of the People Offering Prayer Doxology UMH#94 Praise God, from whom all blessing flow; Praise him, all creatures here below; Alleluia, Alleluia Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia. Prayer Hymn: “Make Us One” TFWS#2224 x2 Make us one Lord Make us one Holy Spirit make us one Let Your love flow So the world will know We are one in You Message: Pastor Nicholas Carpenter - Luke 23:33-43 (CEB) Praise Hymn: “Come, Oh Redeemer Come” Father, enthroned on high—―Holy, holy! Ancient eternal Light—hear our prayer. REFRAIN Come, O Redeemer, come; grant us mercy. Come, O Redeemer, come; grant us peace. Lord, save us from the dark of our striving, faithless, troubled hearts weighed down. REFRAIN Look now upon our need; Lord, be with us. Heal us and make us free from our sin. REFRAIN Commitment Hymn: “They’ll Know We Are Christians” TFWS#2223 all vs. 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 Will one day be restored: Refrain: 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 is in our land: Refrain 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: Refrain All praise to the Father, from Whom all things come, And all praise to Christ Jesus, God’s only Son, And all praise to the Spirit, Who makes us one: Refrain Sending Forth/Unison Benediction May God bless you and keep you; may God’s face shine upon you and be gracious unto you; may God’s countenance be lifted upon you and give you peace, from this day forth and forevermore. Many: May the peace of the Lord go with us, wherever God may send us. May we embody the love, grace, and mercy of Christ to those we meet along the way. Amen Prelude Thank you for worshiping with us today!  Payette United Methodist Church
November 13, 2022 – 11:00 AM Welcome and Announcements Gathering Hymn: “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. Calling Song: “Sing Praise To God ” UMH#126 vs.1,2,4 Sing praise to God who reigns above, the God of all creation, the God of power, the God of love, the God of our salvation. With healing balm my soul is filled and every faithless murmur stilled: To God all praise and glory. The Lord is never far away, but through all grief distressing, an ever present help and stay, our peace and joy and blessing. As with a mother's tender hand, God gently leads the chosen band: To God all praise and glory. Let all who name Christ's holy name give God all praise and glory; let all who own his power proclaim aloud the wondrous story! Cast each false idol from its throne, for Christ is Lord, and Christ alone: To God all praise and glory. Responsive Reading: Psalm 98 (MSG) - Dianne Kinney One: Sing to God a new song. God has done wonderful things! Many: God made history with salvation, showing the world what God could do. One: God has remembered God’s promise of faithful love to God’s people. The whole earth comes to attention. Look—God’s work of salvation! Many: Shout your praises to God, everybody! Let loose and sing! Strike up the band! One: Round up an orchestra to play for God, Add on a hundred-voice choir. Many: Feature trumpets and big trombones, Fill the air with praises to King God. One: Let the sea and its fish give a round of applause, With everything living on earth joining in. Many: Let ocean breakers call out, “Encore!” And mountains harmonize the finale-- One: A tribute when God comes to set the earth right. Many: God will put the world right, will establish justice, will make all things new. One: This is our prayer. Many: Lord, hear our prayer. Opening Prayer (in unison) - Dianne Kinney We proclaim the greatness of the Lord, and our spirits rejoice in God our Savior! For you, Lord, have looked with favor on your lowly servants. You, the Almighty, have done great things for us and holy is your name. You have mercy on those who fear you from generation to generation. You have shown strength with your arm and scattered the proud in their conceit, casting down the mighty from their thrones and lifting up the lowly. You have filled the hungry with good things and sent the rich away empty. You have come to the aid of your people, to remember the promise of mercy, the promise made to our forebears, to Abraham and Sarah and their children for ever. Amen. Hymn: “Gloria Patri” UMH#70 Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen. Scripture Readings - Dianne Kinney One: God, open our hearts and minds by the power of the Holy Spirit, that as the scriptures are read and your Word proclaimed, we may hear with joy what you say to us today. O Lord our God, you gave your law that righteousness might abound: Put it into our hearts to love justice for others as much as we desire it for ourselves, that, as we know you to be our judge, so we may welcome your reign as it is manifested through Jesus Christ our savior; to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be dominion and praise for ever and ever. And all the people said: Many: Amen. Old Testament Reading: Malachi 4:1-2a (CEB) Look, the day is coming, burning like an oven. All the arrogant ones and all those doing evil will become straw. The coming day will burn them, says the Lord of heavenly forces, leaving them neither root nor branch. But the sun of righteousness will rise on those revering my name; healing will be in its wings. One: The story of God for the people of God! Many: Thanks be to God! New Testament Reading: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13 (CEB) Brothers and sisters, we command you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to stay away from every brother or sister who lives an undisciplined life that is not in line with the traditions that you received from us. You yourselves know how you need to imitate us because we were not undisciplined when we were with you. We didn’t eat anyone’s food without paying for it. Instead, we worked night and day with effort and hard work so that we would not impose on you. We did this to give you an example to imitate, not because we didn’t have a right to insist on financial support. Even when we were with you we were giving you this command: “If anyone doesn’t want to work, they shouldn’t eat.” We hear that some of you are living an undisciplined life. They aren’t working, but they are meddling in other people’s business. By the Lord Jesus Christ, we command and encourage such people to work quietly and put their own food on the table. Brothers and sisters, don’t get discouraged in doing what is right. One: The story of God for the people of God. Many: Thanks be to God! Advent Candle Lighting - Dianne Kinney One: As we light this second Advent candle, we remember that Christ, who can be called Adoni, is mighty, but Christ's might is expressed through loving service and self-sacrifice, and not through force, coercion, or domination. As we light this candle, our prayer is that we may learn to imitate the might of loving service and self-sacrifice. And all the people said: Many: Amen. Sing Together: ”O Come, O Come Emmanuel” O come, A-do-nai, Lord of might, Who to Thy tribes, on Sinai's height, In ancient times didst give the law In cloud and majesty and awe. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel. Children’s Time Pastor Mary Beth Praise Hymn “Hark! A Thrilling Voice is Sounding” Music Team Hark! A thrilling voice is sounding! "Christ is near," we hear it say. "Cast away the works of darkness, all you children of the day!" See, the Lamb, so long expected, comes with pardon down from heav'n. Let us haste, with tears of sorrow, one and all, to be forgiv'n; So, when next he comes in glory and the world is wrapped in fear, he will shield us with his mercy and with words of love draw near. Honor, glory, might, dominion to the Father and the Son with the everlasting Spirit while eternal ages run! Prayers of the People - Danny Crego One: O God, in Christ you give us hope for a new heaven and a new earth. Grant us wisdom to interpret the signs of our times, courage to stand in the time of trial, and faith to witness to your truth and love. God of mercy and healing, you who hear the cries of those in need, receive these petitions of your people that all who are troubled may know peace, comfort, and courage. Are there any requests? (The congregation is invited to speak their requests. After each request is spoken, we all respond in unison, “Lord, hear us.”) One: In joyful expectation of his coming to our aid we pray to Jesus. O Adoni, Come to your Church as Lord and judge. We pray for the unity of your holy church, for our bishop, Rev. Elaine Stanovsky; for our future bishop, Rev. Dr. Cedrick Bridgeforth; for our District Superintendent, Rev. Karen Hernandez; for the General Church; for our sister churches in our conference, our denomination, and all over the world; and all other churches and clergy, that they may faithfully proclaim the Gospel and faithfully administer the sacraments. Help us to live in the light of your coming and give us a longing for your kingdom. Life-giving God, heal our lives, that we may acknowledge your wonderful deeds and offer you thanks from generation to generation through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. And now, because we often fail to love, because we acknowledge that we are sinners living in sinful systems, and because we acknowledge that we are all in need of God’s mercy and grace, let us confess our sins. Many: God of the living and the dead, We confess that we have sinned against you by what we have done and by what we have not done, We remember our broken promises and missed opportunities; The gifts we have taken for granted; The love we have not shown or returned; Forgive us, comfort and heal us, lift our guilt from us, That we may walk in freedom and grace to the glory of your name. Amen. One: May God who is both power and love forgive us and free us from our sins; heal and strength us by the power of the Holy Spirit; and bring us to new life through Christ our Lord. In the name of Jesus Christ, we are a forgiven people! Many: Thanks be to God! Offering Prayer Doxology UMH#94 Praise God, from whom all blessing flow; Praise him, all creatures here below; Alleluia, Alleluia Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia. Prayer Hymn: “There’s Something About That Name” UMH#171 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! Message: Pastor Mary Beth - Luke 21:5-19 (CEB) One: This is the Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke. Many: Glory to you, Lord Christ! One: Some people were talking about the temple, how it was decorated with beautiful stones and ornaments dedicated to God. Jesus said, “As for the things you are admiring, the time is coming when not even one stone will be left upon another. All will be demolished.” They asked him, “Teacher, when will these things happen? What sign will show that these things are about to happen?” Jesus said, “Watch out that you aren’t deceived. Many will come in my name, saying, ‘I’m the one!’ and ‘It’s time!’ Don’t follow them. When you hear of wars and rebellions, don’t be alarmed. These things must happen first, but the end won’t happen immediately.” Then Jesus said to them, “Nations and kingdoms will fight against each other. There will be great earthquakes and wide-scale food shortages and epidemics. There will also be terrifying sights and great signs in the sky. But before all this occurs, they will take you into custody and harass you because of your faith. They will hand you over to synagogues and prisons, and you will be brought before kings and governors because of my name. This will provide you with an opportunity to testify. Make up your minds not to prepare your defense in advance. I’ll give you words and wisdom that none of your opponents will be able to counter or contradict. You will be betrayed by your parents, brothers and sisters, relatives, and friends. They will execute some of you. Everyone will hate you because of my name. Still, not a hair on your heads will be lost. By holding fast, you will gain your lives. This is the Gospel of our Lord. Many: Praise to you, Lord Christ! Praise Hymn: “Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence” Music Team Let all mortal flesh keep silence, and with fear and trembling stand; Ponder nothing earthly minded, For with blessing is His hand, Christ our God to earth descendeth, Our full homage to demand. King of kings, Yet born of Mary, As of old earth He stood, Lord of lords, In human vesture, In the body and the blood; He will give to all the faithful. His own self for heavenly food. Rank on rank the host of heaven spreads its vanguard on the way, As Light of light descendeth from the realms of endless day, That the powers of hell may vanish as the darkness clears away. At His feet the six-winged seraph, Cherubim, With sleepless eye, Veil their faces to His presence as with ceaseless voice they cry: Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Lord Most High! Communion Service One: The Lord be with you! Many: And also with you! One: Lift up your hearts! Many: We lift them up to the Lord! One: Let us give thanks! Many: It is just and right to give thanks! One: It is just and right and a good and joyful thing always and everywhere to give our thanks and praise to God. So let us pray: God, you hear our cry and listen to our prayer. Grant that we may know that our redeemer lives and, trusting in you, be confident that we will not be lost or forgotten. We ask this in the name of Jesus our Lord, who by your Spirit was anointed to preach good news to the poor, proclaim release to the captives, set at liberty those who are oppressed. Christ healed the sick, fed the hungry, ate with sinners, and established the new covenant for forgiveness of sins. We live in the hope of His coming again. (Lift the bread, break it) We remember that on the night that our Lord Jesus Christ was betrayed, he took bread, and after giving thanks he broke it and he gave it to his disciples and said, “This is my body, given for you. Take and eat - all of you - in remembrance of me.” (Lift the cup) Likewise, after the supper, he took the cup, and after giving thanks, he said, “This is the cup of the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for the forgiveness of sin. Do this in remembrance of me.” And so, Lord God, in remembrance of these your mighty acts in our Lord Jesus Christ, we offer ourselves to you in praise and thanksgiving as a holy and living sacrifice, in union with the sacrifice of Christ for us, as we proclaim the mystery of our faith: Many: Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again. One: Because we all partake of the one bread and the one cup, we, though we are many, are one. So let us join in together in praying the prayer that the Lord taught all of the disciples to pray. Let us be so bold as to say: Many: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be your name, Your Kingdom come, Your will be done, On earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread, Forgive our debts as we forgive our debtors, Save us from the time of trial, And deliver us from evil. For the Kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen. One: God of salvation, pour out your Holy Spirit on us and on these your gifts. Make them by the power of your Spirit to be for us the body and blood of Christ, that we may be for the world the Body of Christ, redeemed by His blood. By your Spirit make us one in Christ, one with each other, and one in the ministry of Christ to all the world, until Christ comes in final victory. In the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. And all God’s people said: Many: Amen. One: (Give instructions for coming forward to receive) The Table is prepared. All who are hungry and thirsty are invited to come forward to receive these gifts of grace. May Christ be fully formed in you. Come forward as you’re ready. Commitment Hymn: “Go Forth for God” UMH#670 vs. 1,4 Go forth for God, go to the world in peace; be of good courage, armed with heavenly grace, in God's good Spirit daily to increase, till in the kingdom we see face to face. Go forth for God, go to the world in peace. Go forth for God, go to the world in joy, to serve God's people every day and hour, and serving Christ, our every gift employ, rejoicing in the Holy Spirit's power. Go forth for God, go to the world in joy. Sending Forth/Unison Benediction One: God of love, we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual food of the most precious body and blood of our savior, Jesus the Messiah; and for assuring us in these holy mysteries that we are living members of the Body of Christ. May God bless you and keep you; may God’s face shine upon you and be gracious unto you; may God’s countenance be lifted upon you and give you peace, from this day forth and forevermore. Many: May the peace of the Lord go with us, wherever God may send us. May we embody the love, grace, and mercy of Christ to those we meet along the way. Amen Prelude Thank you for worshiping with us today! (CCLI License #1552544)  Payette United Methodist Church
November 6, 2022 – 11:00 AM Welcome and Announcements Gathering Hymn: “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. Calling Song: “Praise the Source of Faith and Learning ” TFWS#2004 vs.1,2 Responsive Reading: Psalm 17:1-9 (CEB) One: Listen to what’s right, Lord; pay attention to our cry! Listen closely to our prayer; it’s spoken by lips that don’t lie! Many: Our justice comes from you; let your eyes see what is right! One: You have examined out hearts, testing us at night. Many: You’ve looked us over closely, but haven’t found anything wrong. Our mouths do not sin. One: But these other people’s deeds? We have avoided such violent ways by the command from your lips. Many: Our steps are set firmly on your paths; our feet haven’t slipped. One: We cry out to you because you answer us. So tilt your ears toward us now—listen to what we’re saying! Many: Manifest your faithful love in amazing ways because you are the one who saves those who take refuge in you, saving them from their attackers by your strong hand. One: Watch us with the very pupil of your eye! Hide us in the protection of your wings, Many: away from the wicked, away from deadly enemies! One: This is our prayer. Many: Lord, hear our prayer. Opening Prayer (in unison) We proclaim the greatness of the Lord, and our spirits rejoice in God our Savior! For you, Lord, have looked with favor on your lowly servants. You, the Almighty, have done great things for us and holy is your name. You have mercy on those who fear you from generation to generation. You have shown strength with your arm and scattered the proud in their conceit, casting down the mighty from their thrones and lifting up the lowly. You have filled the hungry with good things and sent the rich away empty. You have come to the aid of your people, to remember the promise of mercy, the promise made to our forebears, to Abraham and Sarah and their children for ever. Amen. Hymn: “Gloria Patri” UMH#70 New Testament Reading p.206, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17 (CEB) Advent Candle Lighting Sing Together: ”O Come, O Come Emmanuel” UMH#211 vs.2 Children’s Time Praise Hymn “Light of Those Whose Weary Dwelling” Prayers of the People Offering Prayer Doxology UMH#94 Prayer Hymn: “Open Our Eyes” TFWS#2086 Message: Pastor Mary Beth Luke 6:27-38 (CEB) Praise Hymn: “Prepare the Way” Commitment Hymn: “Since Jesus Came into My Heart” TFWS#2140 vs. 1,2,5 Sending Forth/Unison Benediction May God bless you and keep you; may God’s face shine upon you and be gracious unto you; may God’s countenance be lifted upon you and give you peace, from this day forth and forevermore. Many: May the peace of the Lord go with us, wherever God may send us. May we embody the love, grace, and mercy of Christ to those we meet along the way. Amen  Payette United Methodist Church
October 30, 2022 – 11:00 AM Welcome and Announcements Gathering Hymn: “Family of God” Calling Song: “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” UMH#89 all vs. Responsive Reading: Psalm 149 (CEB) – Sharon Wada One: Praise the Lord! Sing to the Lord a new song; sing God’s praise in the assembly of the faithful! Many: Let Israel celebrate its maker; let Zion’s children rejoice in their king! One: Let them praise God’s name with dance; let them sing God’s praise with the drum and lyre! Many: Because the Lord is pleased with God’s people, God will beautify the poor with saving help. One: Let the faithful celebrate with glory; let them shout for joy on their beds. Many: Let the high praises of God be in their mouths and a double-edged sword in their hands, One: to get revenge against the nations and punishment on the peoples, binding their rulers in chains and their officials in iron shackles, Many: achieving the justice written against them. That will be an honor for all God’s faithful people. Praise the Lord! One: This is our prayer. Many: Lord, hear our prayer. Opening Prayer – Sharon Wada Almighty and merciful God, it is only by your gift that your faithful people offer you true and good service: Grant that we may run without stumbling to obtain your heavenly promises; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. Hymn: “Gloria Patri” UMH#70 Old Testament Reading p.828 Daniel 7:1-3, 15-18 (CEB) New Testament Reading p.192 Ephesians 1:11-23 (CEB) Children’s Time Deanna Carr Praise Hymn “Great Are You Lord” Music Team All Saints Day Candle Lighting Liturgy Danny Crego Offering Prayer Doxology UMH#94 Prayer Hymn: “Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones” UMH#90 vs. 1,3 Message: Pastor Mary Beth Luke 6:20-31 (NRSV) Praise Hymn: “All the Poor and Powerless” Music Team Communion Service Commitment Hymn: “Sing With All the Saints in Glory” UMH#702 vs. 1,2,4 Sending Forth/Unison Benediction One: God of love, we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual food of the most precious body and blood of our savior Jesus the Messiah; and for assuring us in these holy mysteries that we are living members of the Body of Christ. May God bless you and keep you; may God’s face shine upon you and be gracious unto you; may God’s countenance be lifted upon you and give you peace, from this day forth and forevermore. Many: May the peace of the Lord go with us, wherever God may send us. May we embody the love, grace, and mercy of Christ to those we meet along the way. Amen.  Payette United Methodist Church
October 23, 2022 – 11:00 AM Welcome and Announcements Gathering Hymn: “Family of God” Calling Song: “I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord” UMH#540 all vs. Responsive Reading: Psalm 84:1-7 (CEB) - Danny Crego One: How lovely is your dwelling place, Lord of heavenly forces! Many: Our very beings long, even yearn, for the Lord’s courtyards. Our hearts and our bodies will rejoice out loud to the living God! One: Yes, the sparrow too has found a home there; the swallow has found herself a nest where she can lay her young beside your altars, Lord of heavenly forces, our King, our God! Many: Those who live in your house are truly happy; they praise you constantly. Selah! One: Those who put their strength in you are truly happy; pilgrimage is in their hearts. Many: As they pass through the Baca Valley, they make it a spring of water. One: Yes, the early rain covers it with blessings. Many: They go from strength to strength, until they see the supreme God in Zion. One: This is our prayer. Many: Lord, hear our prayer. Opening Prayer - Danny Crego God of love, to whom our hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hidden; cleanse our hearts by the power of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you and worthily magnify your holy name; through Christ our Lord, amen. Hymn: “Gloria Patri” UMH#70 Old Testament Reading Sirach 35:12-17 (CEB) Gospel Reading p.81 Luke 18:9-14(CEB) Children’s Time Charlene Wimpy Praise Hymn “There’s a Fountain Free” Music Team Prayers of the People Offering Prayer Doxology UMH#94 Prayer Hymn: “Soon and Very Soon” UMH#706 all vs. Message: Pastor Mary Beth Revelation 22:1-7, 20-21 (CEB) Response Song “The Blessing” Music Team Commitment Hymn: “Joy in the Morning” TFWS#2284 all vs. Sending Forth/Unison Benediction One: May God bless you and keep you; may God’s face shine upon you and be gracious unto you; may God’s countenance be lifted upon you and give you peace, from this day forth and forevermore. Amen. Many: May the peace of the Lord go with us, wherever God may send us. May we embody the love, grace, and mercy of Christ to those we meet along the way. Amen  Payette United Methodist Church Liturgy
Updated for Sunday, October 16th, 2022 (Proper 24) Welcome/Announcements - Mary Beth Gathering Hymn: Family of God - Music Team 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. Calling Song: God, Whose Love is Reigning O’er Us (UMH #100 v. 1, 2, & 5) - Music Team Responsive Reading: Psalm 121 (CEB) - Lyna Wilkins One: I raise my eyes toward the mountains. Where will my help come from? Many: My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth. One: God won’t let your foot slip. Your protector won’t fall asleep on the job. Many: No! Our protector never sleeps or rests! One: The Lord is your protector; the Lord is your shade right beside you. Many: The sun won’t strike you during the day; neither will the moon at night. One: The Lord will protect you from all evil; God will protect your very life. Many: The Lord will protect you on your journeys—whether going or coming—from now until forever from now. One: This is our prayer. Many: Lord, hear our prayer. Opening Prayer - Lyna Wilkins God of love, to whom our hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hidden; cleanse our hearts by the power of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you and worthily magnify your holy name; through Christ our Lord, amen. Sing together: Gloria Patri (UMH #70) - Music Team Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen. Scripture Readings - Lyna Wilkins Before reading, the reader prays the following words: One: God, open our hearts and minds by the power of the Holy Spirit, that as the scriptures are read and your Word proclaimed, we may hear with joy what you say to us today. Almighty and everlasting God, in Christ you have revealed your glory among the nations: Preserve the works of your mercy, that your Church throughout the world may persevere with steadfast faith in the confession of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. And all the people said: Many: Amen. Old Testament Reading: Genesis 32:22-31 (CEB) Jacob got up during the night, took his two wives, his two women servants, and his eleven sons, and crossed the Jabbok River’s shallow water. He took them and everything that belonged to him, and he helped them cross the river. But Jacob stayed apart by himself, and a man wrestled with him until dawn broke. When the man saw that he couldn’t defeat Jacob, he grabbed Jacob’s thigh and tore a muscle in Jacob’s thigh as he wrestled with him. The man said, “Let me go because the dawn is breaking.” But Jacob said, “I won’t let you go until you bless me.” He said to Jacob, “What’s your name?” and he said, “Jacob.” Then he said, “Your name won’t be Jacob any longer, but Israel, because you struggled with God and with men and won.” Jacob also asked and said, “Tell me your name.” But he said, “Why do you ask for my name?” and he blessed Jacob there. Jacob named the place Peniel, or “face of God,” “because I’ve seen God face-to-face, and my life has been saved.” The sun rose as Jacob passed Penuel, limping because of his thigh. One: The story of God for the people of God! Many: Thanks be to God! Gospel Reading: Luke 18:1-8 (CEB) One: This is the Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke. Many: Glory to you, Lord Christ! Jesus was telling them a parable about their need to pray continuously and not to be discouraged. He said, “In a certain city there was a judge who neither feared God nor respected people. In that city there was a widow who kept coming to him, asking, ‘Give me justice in this case against my adversary.’ For a while he refused but finally said to himself, I don’t fear God or respect people, but I will give this widow justice because she keeps bothering me. Otherwise, there will be no end to her coming here and embarrassing me.” The Lord said, “Listen to what the unjust judge says. Won’t God provide justice to God’s people who cry out to God day and night? Will God be slow to help them? I tell you, God will give them justice quickly. But when the Human One comes, will he find faithfulness on earth?” One: This is the Gospel of our Lord. Many: Praise to you, Lord Christ! Children’s Time - Glenora Wright Praise song: Messiah/You’re Beautiful- Music Team Prayers of the People - Mary Beth One: Holy One, we lift our eyes to you in hope and awe. Grant that we may reject all apathy of spirit, all impatience and anxiety, so that, with the persistence of the widow, we may lift our voice again and again to seek your justice. As you heard the prayer of Isaac and Rebekah, O God, and guided them in the way of your love, so listen now to those who call upon you. Are there any requests? (The congregation is invited to speak their requests. After each request is spoken, we all respond in unison, “Lord, hear us.”) One: We pray for all people in their daily life and work; For our families, friends, and neighbors, and for those who are alone. For this community, the nation, and the world; For all who work for justice, freedom, and peace. For the just and proper use of your creation; For the victims of hunger, fear, injustice, and oppression. For all who are in danger, sorrow, or any kind of trouble; For those who minister to the sick, the friendless, and the needy. For the peace and unity of the Church; For all who proclaim the Gospel, and all who seek the Truth. For our Bishop, Rev. Elaine Stanovsky, for our District Superintendent Rev. Karen Hernandez, and for all bishops, ministers, theologians, and educational leaders. For all who serve God in the Church. And for all the prayers we cannot voice because our language is insufficient or our ignorance is too great. Move us to praise your gracious will, for in Christ Jesus you have saved us from the deeds of death and opened for us the hidden ways of your love. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. And now, because we often fail to love, because we acknowledge that we are sinners living in sinful systems, and because we acknowledge that we are all in need of God’s mercy and grace, let us confess our sins. Many: God of the living and the dead, We confess that we have sinned against you by what we have done and by what we have not done, We remember our broken promises and missed opportunities; The gifts we have taken for granted; The love we have not shown or returned; Forgive us, comfort and heal us, lift our guilt from us, That we may walk in freedom and grace to the glory of your name. Amen. One: May God who is both power and love forgive us and free us from our sins; heal and strength us by the power of the Holy Spirit; and bring us to new life through Christ our Lord. In the name of Jesus Christ, we are a forgiven people! Many: Thanks be to God! Offering Prayer - Mary Beth Sing together: Doxology (UMH #94) - Music Team Prayer song: More Love to Thee O Christ (UMH #453 v. 1 & 2) - Music Team Sermon Text: Revelation 21:1-7 (NRSV) - Danny Crego Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. And I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “See, the home of God is among mortals. God will dwell with them; they will be God’s peoples, and God will be with them and be their God; God will wipe every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; mourning and crying and pain will be no more, for the first things have passed away.” And the one who was seated on the throne said, “See, I am making all things new.” Also he said, “Write this, for these words are trustworthy and true.” Then he said to me, “It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. To the thirsty I will give water as a gift from the spring of the water of life. Those who conquer will inherit these things, and I will be their God, and they will be my children. The story of God for the people of God. Many: Thanks be to God! Sing together: Beautiful Things - Music Team Communion One: Let us pray: O God, Spirit of righteousness, you temper judgment with mercy. Help us to live the covenant written upon our hearts so that when Christ returns we may be found worthy to be received by grace into your presence. For it is Christ who by your Spirit was anointed to preach good news to the poor, proclaim release to the captives, set at liberty those who are oppressed. Christ healed the sick, fed the hungry, ate with sinners, and established the new covenant for forgiveness of sins. We live in the hope of His coming again. (Lift the bread, break it) We remember that on the night that our Lord Jesus Christ was betrayed, he took bread, and after giving thanks he broke it and he gave it to his disciples and said, “This is my body, given for you. Take and eat - all of you - in remembrance of me.” (Lift the cup) Likewise, after the supper, he took the cup, and after giving thanks, he said, “This is the cup of the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for the forgiveness of sin. Do this in remembrance of me.” And so, Lord God, in remembrance of these your mighty acts in our Lord Jesus Christ, we offer ourselves to you in praise and thanksgiving as a holy and living sacrifice, in union with the sacrifice of Christ for us, as we proclaim the mystery of our faith: Many: Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again. One: Because we all partake of the one bread and the one cup, we, though we are many, are one. So let us join in together in praying the prayer that the Lord taught all of the disciples to pray. Let us be so bold as to say: Many: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be your name, Your Kingdom come, Your will be done, On earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread, Forgive our debts as we forgive our debtors, Save us from the time of trial, And deliver us from evil. For the Kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen. One: God of salvation, pour out your Holy Spirit on us and on these your gifts. Make them by the power of your Spirit to be for us the body and blood of Christ, that we may be for the world the Body of Christ, redeemed by His blood. By your Spirit make us one in Christ, one with each other, and one in the ministry of Christ to all the world, until Christ comes in final victory. In the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. And all God’s people said: Many: Amen. One: (Give instructions for coming forward to receive) The Table is prepared. All who are hungry and thirsty are invited to come forward to receive these gifts of grace. May Christ be fully formed in you. Come forward as you’re ready. Closing Hymn: For All the Saints (UMH #711 v. 1, 4, & 5) - Music Team Sending Forth/Benediction - Danny Crego One: God of love, we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual food of the most precious body and blood of our savior Jesus the Messiah; and for assuring us in these holy mysteries that we are living members of the Body of Christ. May God bless you and keep you; may God’s face shine upon you and be gracious unto you; may God’s countenance be lifted upon you and give you peace, from this day forth and forevermore. Many: May the peace of the Lord go with us, wherever God may send us. May we embody the love, grace, and mercy of Christ to those we meet along the way. Amen.  Payette United Methodist Church
October 9, 2022 – 11:00 AM Welcome and Announcements Gathering Hymn: “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. Calling Song: “Come, Thou Almighty King” UMH#61 vs 1,2,4 Come, thou almighty King, help us thy name to sing, help us to praise! Father all glorious, o'er all victorious, come and reign over us, Ancient of Days! Come, thou incarnate Word, gird on thy mighty sword, our prayer attend! Come, and thy people bless, and give thy word success; Spirit of holiness, on us descend! To thee, great One in Three, eternal praises be, hence, evermore. Thy sovereign majesty may we in glory see, and to eternity love and adore! Responsive Reading: Psalm 111 (MSG) - Dianne Kinney One: Hallelujah! We give thanks to God with everything we’ve got—Wherever good people gather, and in the congregation. Many: God’s works are so great, worth a lifetime of study—endless enjoyment! One: Splendor and beauty mark God’s craft; the Lord’s generosity never gives out. Many: God’s miracles are God’s memorial—this God of Grace, this God of Love. One: God gives food to those who honor God, and remembers to keep the covenant. Many: God proclaimed God’s powerful deeds to the people, and gave them what had belonged to the other nations. One: God manufactures truth and justice; All God’s products are guaranteed to last—never out-of-date, never obsolete, rust-proof. Many: All that God makes and does is honest and true: One: God paid the ransom for God’s people and ordered the Covenant kept forever. Many: Holy and awesome is our God! One: Wisdom begins in the fear of God—do that and you’ll know the knowledge of God. Many: God’s Hallelujah lasts forever! One: This is our prayer. Many: Lord, hear our prayer. Unison Invocation – Dianne Kinney God of love, to whom our hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hidden; cleanse our hearts by the power of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you and worthily magnify your holy name; through Christ our Lord, amen. Hymn: “Gloria Patri” UMH#70 Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen. New Testament Reading p.212 - 2 Timothy 2:8-15 (MSG) Gospel Reading p.80 - Luke 17:11-19 (CEB) Children’s Time - Charlene Wimpy Praise Hymn “Living Hope” How high the mountain I could not climb In desperation, I turned to heaven And spoke your name into the night Then through the darkness Your loving kindness Tore through the shadows of my soul The work is finished, the end is written Jesus Christ, my living hope Who could imagine so great a mercy? What heart could fathom such boundless grace? The God of ages stepped down from glory To wear my sin and bear my shame The cross has spoken, I am forgiven The king of kings calls me His own Beautiful savior, I'm yours forever Jesus Christ, my living hope Hallelujah, praise the one who set me free Hallelujah, death has lost its grip on me You have broken every chain There's salvation in your name Jesus Christ, my living hope Then came the morning that sealed the promise Your buried body began to breathe Out of the silence, the roaring lion Declared the grave has no claim on me Then came the morning that sealed the promise Your buried body began to breathe Out of the silence, the roaring lion Declared the grave has no claim on me Jesus, yours is the victory, whoa! Hallelujah, praise the one who set me free Hallelujah, death has lost its grip on me You have broken every chain There's salvation in your name Jesus Christ, my living hope Prayers of the People Offering Prayer Doxology UMH#94 Praise God, from whom all blessing flow; Praise him, all creatures here below; Alleluia, Alleluia Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia. Prayer Hymn: “Sweet Hour of Prayer” UMH#496 vs. 1,3 Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer! that calls me from a world of care, and bids me at my Father's throne make all my wants and wishes known. In seasons of distress and grief, my soul has often found relief, and oft escaped the tempter's snare by thy return, sweet hour of prayer! Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer! thy wings shall my petition bear to him whose truth and faithfulness engage the waiting soul to bless. And since he bids me seek his face, believe his word, and trust his grace, I'll cast on him my every care, and wait for thee, sweet hour of prayer! Message: Pastor Mary Beth Boesch Revelation 20:11-15 (CEB) Response Song “Sing to the King” Sing to the King who is coming to reign Glory to Jesus the Lamb that was slain Life and salvation, His empire shall bring Joy to the nations when Jesus is King Come let us sing a song A song declaring we belong to Jesus He is all we need Lift up a heart of praise Sing now with voices raised to Jesus Sing to the King For his returning we watch and we pray We will be ready the dawn of that day We'll join in singing with all the redeemed Satan is vanquished and Jesus is King! Come let us sing a song A song declaring we belong to Jesus He is all we need Lift up a heart of praise Sing now with voices raised to Jesus Sing to the King Commitment Hymn: “On Jordan’s Stormy Banks I Stand” UMH#723 vs. 1,3,4 On Jordan's stormy banks I stand, and cast a wishful eye to Canaan's fair and happy land, where my possessions lie. Refrain: I am bound for the promised land, I am bound for the promised land; oh, who will come and go with me? I am bound for the promised land. No chilling winds or poisonous breath can reach that healthful shore; sickness and sorrow, pain and death, are felt and feared no more. [Refrain] When I shall reach that happy place, I'll be forever blest, for I shall see my Father's face, and in his bosom rest. [refrain] Sending Forth/Unison Benediction One: May God bless you and keep you; may God’s face shine upon you and be gracious unto you; may God’s countenance be lifted upon you and give you peace, from this day forth and forevermore. Amen. Many: May the peace of the Lord go with us, wherever God may send us. May we embody the love, grace, and mercy of Christ to those we meet along the way. Amen. Prelude Thank you for worshiping with us today! (CCLI License #1552544) *Read Rev 19:11-Chapter 20 for next week  Payette United Methodist Church
October 2, 2022 – 11:00 AM Welcome and Announcements Gathering Hymn: “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. Calling Song: “He Has Made Me Glad” TFWS#2270 2x 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: Psalm 37:1-9 (CEB) – Leslie Olson One: Don’t get upset over evildoers; don’t be jealous of those who do wrong, Many: because they will fade fast, like grass; they will wither like green vegetables. One: Trust the Lord and do good; live in the land, and farm faithfulness. Many: Enjoy the Lord, and God will give what your heart asks. One: Commit your way to the Lord! Trust God! Many: God will act and will make your righteousness shine like the dawn, your justice like high noon. One: Be still before the Lord, and wait for God. Don’t get upset when someone gets ahead. Many: Let go of anger and leave rage behind! Don’t get upset—it will only lead to evil. One: Because evildoers will be eliminated, Many: but those who hope in the Lord—they will possess the land. One: This is our prayer. Many: Lord, hear our prayer. Unison Invocation – Leslie Olson God of love, to whom our hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hidden; cleanse our hearts by the power of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you and worthily magnify your holy name; through Christ our Lord, amen. Hymn: “Gloria Patri” UMH#70 Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen. Scripture Readings - Leslie Olson One: God, open our hearts and minds by the power of the Holy Spirit, that as the scriptures are read and your Word proclaimed, we may hear with joy what you say to us today. Almighty and everlasting God, you are always more ready to hear than we to pray, and to give more than we either desire or deserve: Pour upon us the abundance of your mercy, forgiving us those things of which our conscience is afraid, and giving us those good things for which we are not worthy to ask, except through the merits and mediation of Jesus Christ our Savior; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. And all the people said: Many: Amen. Old Testament Reading: Habakkuk 1:1-4, 2:1-4 (CEB) The oracle that Habakkuk the prophet saw. Lord, how long will I call for help and you not listen? I cry out to you, “Violence!” but you don’t deliver us. Why do you show me injustice and look at anguish so that devastation and violence are before me? There is strife, and conflict abounds. The Instruction is ineffective. Justice does not endure because the wicked surround the righteous. Justice becomes warped. I will take my post; I will position myself on the fortress. I will keep watch to see what the Lord says to me and how God will respond to my complaint. Then the Lord answered me and said, Write a vision, and make it plain upon a tablet so that a runner can read it. There is still a vision for the appointed time; it testifies to the end; it does not deceive. If it delays, wait for it; for it is surely coming; it will not be late. Some people’s desires are truly audacious; they don’t do the right thing. But the righteous person will live honestly. One: The story of God for the people of God! Many: Thanks be to God! Gospel Reading: Luke 17:5-10 (CEB) One: This is the Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke. Many: Glory to you, Lord Christ! The apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith!” The Lord replied, “If you had faith the size of a mustard seed, you could say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be uprooted and planted in the sea,’ and it would obey you. “Would any of you say to your servant, who had just come in from the field after plowing or tending sheep, ‘Come! Sit down for dinner’? Wouldn’t you say instead, ‘Fix my dinner. Put on the clothes of a table servant and wait on me while I eat and drink. After that, you can eat and drink’? You won’t thank the servant because the servant did what you asked, will you? In the same way, when you have done everything required of you, you should say, ‘We servants deserve no special praise. We have only done our duty.’” One: This is the Gospel of our Lord. Many: Praise to you, Lord Christ! Children’s Time Danny Crego Praise Hymn “O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing” Music Team Oh for a thousand tongues to sing My great Redeemer's praise The glories of my God and King The triumphs of His grace Verse 2 My gracious Master and my God Assist me to proclaim To spread through all the earth abroad The honors of Thy name Chorus 1 So come on and sing out Let our anthem grow loud There is one great love Jesus Verse 3 Jesus the name that charms our fears That bids our sorrows cease 'Tis music in the sinner's ears 'Tis life and health and peace Verse 4 He breaks the pow'r of canceled sin He sets the pris'ner free His blood can make the foulest clean His blood availed for me Chorus 2 So come on and sing out Let our anthem grow loud There is one great love There is one great love Jesus (Jesus) Verse 5 He speaks and list'ning to His voice New life the dead receive The mournful broken hearts rejoice The humble poor believe Verse 6 Glory to God and praise And love be ever ever giv'n By saints below and saints above The church in earth and heav'n Bridge There are so few words That never grow old There are so few words That never grow old Jesus Jesus Jesus Chorus 3 So come on and sing out Let our anthem grow loud There is one great love So come on so come on Chorus 4 So come on and sing out Let our anthem grow loud There is one great love There is one great love Oh there is one great love Jesus Prayers of the People One: God, the refuge of wanderers and exiles, the mother and father of the homeless, you weep with those who are uprooted from their homeland, and you suffer with those who exist without shelter and security. Grant that your faithful love may reach out, and that your healing mercy rise like the dawn on all who are oppressed. We ask this through Jesus, your Son, who know hardship and died outside the city wall. God of salvation, who sent your Son to seek out and save what is lost, hear our prayers on behalf of those who are lost in our day, receiving these petitions and thanksgivings with your unending compassion. Are there any requests? (The congregation is invited to speak their requests. After each request is spoken, we all respond in unison, “Lord, hear us.”) One: We pray for all people in their daily life and work; For our families, friends, and neighbors, and for those who are alone. For this community, the nation, and the world; For all who work for justice, freedom, and peace. For the just and proper use of your creation; For the victims of hunger, fear, injustice, and oppression. For all who are in danger, sorrow, or any kind of trouble; For those who minister to the sick, the friendless, and the needy. For the peace and unity of the Church; For all who proclaim the Gospel, and all who seek the Truth. For our Bishop, Rev. Elaine Stanovsky, for our District Superintendent Rev. Karen Hernandez, and for all bishops, ministers, theologians, and educational leaders. For all who serve God in the Church. And for all the prayers we cannot voice because our language is insufficient or our ignorance is too great. Redeeming Sustainer, visit your people and pour out your strength and courage upon us, that we may hurry to make you welcome not only in our concern for others, but by serving them generously and faithfully in your name. Amen. And now, because we often fail to love, because we acknowledge that we are sinners living in sinful systems, and because we acknowledge that we are all in need of God’s mercy and grace, let us confess our sins. Many: God of the living and the dead, We confess that we have sinned against you by what we have done and by what we have not done, We remember our broken promises and missed opportunities; The gifts we have taken for granted; The love we have not shown or returned; Forgive us, comfort and heal us, lift our guilt from us, That we may walk in freedom and grace to the glory of your name. Amen. One: May God who is both power and love forgive us and free us from our sins; heal and strength us by the power of the Holy Spirit; and bring us to new life through Christ our Lord. In the name of Jesus Christ, we are a forgiven people! Many: Thanks be to God! Offering Prayer Doxology UMH#94 Praise God, from whom all blessing flow; Praise him, all creatures here below; Alleluia, Alleluia Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia. Prayer Hymn: “Holy Ground” TFWS#2272 2x We are standing on holy ground And I know that there are angels all around So let us praise Jesus now For we are standing in His presence, on holy ground We are standing on holy ground And I know that there are angels all around So let us praise Jesus now For we are standing in His presence Message: Pastor Mary Beth Boesch - Revelation 19:1-10 (CEB) After this I heard what sounded like a huge crowd in heaven. They said, “Hallelujah! The salvation and glory and power of our God! God’s judgments are true and just, because God judged the great prostitute, who ruined the earth by her whoring, and God exacted the penalty for the blood of God’s servants from her hand.” Then they said a second time, “Hallelujah! Smoke goes up from her forever and always.” The twenty-four elders and the four living creatures fell down and worshipped God, who is seated on the throne, and they said, “Amen. Hallelujah!” Then a voice went out from the throne and said, “Praise our God, all you servants, and you who fear him, both small and great.” And I heard something that sounded like a huge crowd, like rushing water and powerful thunder. They said, “Hallelujah! The Lord our God, the Almighty, exercised royal power! Let us rejoice and celebrate, and give God the glory, for the wedding day of the Lamb has come, and the bride has made herself ready. She was given fine, pure white linen to wear, for the fine linen is the saints’ acts of justice.” Then the angel said to me, “Write this: Favored are those who have been invited to the wedding banquet of the Lamb.” He said to me, “These are the true words of God.” Then I fell at his feet to worship him. But he said, “Don’t do that! I’m a servant just like you and your brothers and sisters who hold firmly to the witness of Jesus. Worship God! The witness of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy!” The story of God for the people of God. Many: Thanks be to God! Response Song “Messiah/You’re Beautiful” Music Team I see Your face in every sunrise The colors of the morning are inside Your eyes The world awakens in the light of the day I look up to the sky and say You're beautiful I see Your power in the moonlit night Where planets are in motion and galaxies are bright We are amazed in the light of the stars It's all proclaiming who You are You're beautiful, You're beautiful I see You there hanging on a tree You bled and then You died and then You rose again for me Now You are sitting on Your heavenly throne Soon we will be coming home You're beautiful, You're beautiful When we arrive at eternity's shore Where death is just a memory and tears are no more We'll enter in as the wedding bells ring Your bride will come together and we'll sing You're beautiful When we arrive at eternity's shore Where death is just a memory and tears are no more We'll enter in as the wedding bells ring Your bride will come together and we'll sing You're beautiful Communion Service One: Let us pray: God of all the ages, you have revealed your grace in our Savior, Jesus Christ. As we wait patiently on your mercies, strengthen us to live in your justice, that with open hearts we may hear and accomplish your will, through Christ, who lights the way to life everlasting, who by your Spirit was anointed to preach good news to the poor, proclaim release to the captives, set at liberty those who are oppressed. Christ healed the sick, fed the hungry, ate with sinners, and established the new covenant for forgiveness of sins. We live in the hope of His coming again. (Lift the bread, break it) We remember that on the night that our Lord Jesus Christ was betrayed, he took bread, and after giving thanks he broke it and he gave it to his disciples and said, “This is my body, given for you. Take and eat - all of you - in remembrance of me.” (Lift the cup) Likewise, after the supper, he took the cup, and after giving thanks, he said, “This is the cup of the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for the forgiveness of sin. Do this in remembrance of me.” And so, Lord God, in remembrance of these your mighty acts in our Lord Jesus Christ, we offer ourselves to you in praise and thanksgiving as a holy and living sacrifice, in union with the sacrifice of Christ for us, as we proclaim the mystery of our faith: Many: Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again. One: Because we all partake of the one bread and the one cup, we, though we are many, are one. So let us join in together in praying the prayer that the Lord taught all of the disciples to pray. Let us be so bold as to say: Many: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be your name, Your Kingdom come, Your will be done, On earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread, Forgive our debts as we forgive our debtors, Save us from the time of trial, And deliver us from evil. For the Kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen. One: God of salvation, pour out your Holy Spirit on us and on these your gifts. Make them by the power of your Spirit to be for us the body and blood of Christ, that we may be for the world the Body of Christ, redeemed by His blood. By your Spirit make us one in Christ, one with each other, and one in the ministry of Christ to all the world, until Christ comes in final victory. In the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. And all God’s people said: Many: Amen. One: (Give instructions for coming forward to receive) The Table is prepared. All who are hungry and thirsty are invited to come forward to receive these gifts of grace. May Christ be fully formed in you. Come forward as you’re ready. Commitment Hymn: “God Will Take Care of You” UMH#130 vs. 1,4 Be not dismayed whate'er betide, God will take care of you; beneath his wings of love abide, God will take care of you. Refrain: God will take care of you, through every day, o'er all the way; he will take care of you, God will take care of you. No matter what may be the test, God will take care of you; lean, weary one, upon his breast, God will take care of you. (Refrain) Sending Forth/Unison Benediction One: May God bless you and keep you; may God’s face shine upon you and be gracious unto you; may God’s countenance be lifted upon you and give you peace, from this day forth and forevermore. Amen. Many: May the peace of the Lord go with us, wherever God may send us. May we embody the love, grace, and mercy of Christ to those we meet along the way. Amen. *Read Rev 19:11-Chapter 20 for next week  Payette United Methodist Church
September 25, 2022 – 11:00 AM Welcome and Announcements Gathering Hymn: “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. Calling Song: “Shout to the Lord” TFWS#2074 1x My Jesus, my Savior Lord there is none like You All of my days, I want to praise The wonders of Your mighty love My Comfort, my Shelter Tower of Refuge and Strength Let every breath, all that I am Never cease to worship You Shout to the Lord All the earth let us sing Power and majesty Praise to the King Mountains bow down And the sea will roar At the sound of Your Name I sing for joy at the work of Your hands Forever I’ll love You, forever I’ll stand Nothing compares to The promise I have in You. “Majesty, Worship His Majesty” UMH#176 1x Majesty, worship his majesty; Unto Jesus be all glory, honor, and praise. Majesty, kingdom authority, Flow 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 146 (MSG) - Dianne Kinney One: Hallelujah! Let our whole being praise God! Many: All our lives, we’ll praise God, singing songs to our God as long as we live. One: Don’t put your life in the hands of experts who know nothing of salvation life. Many: Mere humans don’t have what it takes; when they die, their projects die with them. One: Instead, get help from God-put your hope in God and know real happiness! Many: God made sky and soil, sea and all the fish in it. One: God always does what God says—God defends the wronged, God feeds the hungry. Many: God frees prisoners—God gives sight to the blind, God lifts up the fallen. One: God loves all people, protects strangers, takes the side of orphans and widows, but makes short work of the wicked. Many: God’s in charge—always. Zion’s God is God for good! Hallelujah! One: This is our prayer. Many: Lord, hear our prayer. Unison Invocation - Dianne Kinney God of love, to whom our hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hidden; cleanse our hearts by the power of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you and worthily magnify your holy name; through Christ our Lord, amen. Hymn: “Gloria Patri” UMH#70 Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen. Scripture Readings - Diane Kinney One: God, open our hearts and minds by the power of the Holy Spirit, that as the scriptures are read and your Word proclaimed, we may hear with joy what you say to us today. O God, you declare your almighty power chiefly in showing mercy and pity: Grant us the fullness of your grace, that we, running to obtain your promises, may become partakers of your heavenly treasure; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. And all the people said: Many: Amen. Old Testament Reading - p. 854, Amos 6:1, 4-7 (NRSV) Woe to those who are at ease in Zion and for those who feel secure on Mount Samaria. Woe to those who lie on beds of ivory and lounge on their couches and eat lambs from the flock and calves from the stall, who sing idle songs to the sound of the harp and like David improvise on instruments of music, who drink wine from bowls and anoint themselves with the finest oils but are not grieved over the ruin of Joseph! Therefore they shall now be the first to go into exile, and the revelry of the loungers shall pass away. One: The story of God for the people of God! Many: Thanks be to God! Gospel Reading - p.79, Luke 16:19-31 (CEB) One: This is the Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke. Many: Glory to you, Lord Christ! “There was a certain rich man who clothed himself in purple and fine linen, and who feasted luxuriously every day. At his gate lay a certain poor man named Lazarus who was covered with sores. Lazarus longed to eat the crumbs that fell from the rich man’s table. Instead, dogs would come and lick his sores. “The poor man died and was carried by angels to Abraham’s side. The rich man also died and was buried. While being tormented in the place of the dead, he looked up and saw Abraham at a distance with Lazarus at his side. He shouted, ‘Father Abraham, have mercy on me. Send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue, because I’m suffering in this flame.’ But Abraham said, ‘Child, remember that during your lifetime you received good things, whereas Lazarus received terrible things. Now Lazarus is being comforted and you are in great pain. Moreover, a great crevasse has been fixed between us and you. Those who wish to cross over from here to you cannot. Neither can anyone cross from there to us.’ “The rich man said, ‘Then I beg you, Father, send Lazarus to my father’s house. I have five brothers. He needs to warn them so that they don’t come to this place of agony.’ Abraham replied, ‘They have Moses and the Prophets. They must listen to them.’ The rich man said, ‘No, Father Abraham! But if someone from the dead goes to them, they will change their hearts and lives.’ Abraham said, ‘If they don’t listen to Moses and the Prophets, then neither will they be persuaded if someone rises from the dead.’” One: This is the Gospel of our Lord. Many: Praise to you, Lord Christ! Children’s Time - Cris Warzyn Praise Hymn “Sing to the King” Sing to the King who is coming to reign Glory to Jesus the Lamb that was slain Life and salvation, His empire shall bring Joy to the nations when Jesus is King Come let us sing a song A song declaring we belong to Jesus He is all we need Lift up a heart of praise Sing now with voices raised to Jesus Sing to the King For his returning we watch and we pray We will be ready the dawn of that day We'll join in singing with all the redeemed Satan is vanquished and Jesus is King! Prayers of the People One: Holy God, you reach out in love through Jesus Christ to save us so that we may live as faithful servants of you alone. Unchain us from our desire for wealth and power so that we may, in turn, release others from the prisons of poverty, hunger, and oppression. One God, in Three Persons, creator of one human species, in wondrous variety: Forgive us, in our vanity, as we magnify and judge those things we regard as different from ourselves in others - in areas such as culture, ability, gender, and race. Teach us to notice and celebrate our distinctions, even as we acknowledge that we, your children, are far more alike than we are different. Help us to put aside the prejudices embedded within us, and to perceive within every person the Child of God you created, our sibling, beloved, and destined for Glory. In the name of One, Christ, who died and rose for all persons, in all our magnificent variety. Creator God, you call us to love and serve you with body, mind, and spirit through loving your creation and our sisters and brothers. Open our hearts in compassion and receive these petitions on behalf of the needs of the church and the world. Are there any requests? (The congregation is invited to speak their requests. After each request is spoken, we all respond in unison, “Lord, hear us.”) One: We pray for all people in their daily life and work; For our families, friends, and neighbors, and for those who are alone. For this community, the nation, and the world; For all who work for justice, freedom, and peace. For the just and proper use of your creation; For the victims of hunger, fear, injustice, and oppression. For all who are in danger, sorrow, or any kind of trouble; For those who minister to the sick, the friendless, and the needy. For the peace and unity of the Church; For all who proclaim the Gospel, and all who seek the Truth. For our Bishop, Rev. Elaine Stanovsky, for our District Superintendent Rev. Karen Hernandez, and for all bishops, ministers, theologians, and educational leaders. For all who serve God in the Church. And for all the prayers we cannot voice because our language is insufficient or our ignorance is too great. Holy One, hear our prayers and make us faithful stewards of the fragile bounty of this earth so that we may be entrusted with the riches of heaven. Amen. And now, because we often fail to love, because we acknowledge that we are sinners living in sinful systems, and because we acknowledge that we are all in need of God’s mercy and grace, let us confess our sins. Many: God of the living and the dead, We confess that we have sinned against you by what we have done and by what we have not done, We remember our broken promises and missed opportunities; The gifts we have taken for granted; The love we have not shown or returned; Forgive us, comfort and heal us, lift our guilt from us, That we may walk in freedom and grace to the glory of your name. Amen. One: May God who is both power and love forgive us and free us from our sins; heal and strength us by the power of the Holy Spirit; and bring us to new life through Christ our Lord. In the name of Jesus Christ, we are a forgiven people! Many: Thanks be to God! Offering Prayer Doxology UMH#94 Praise God, from whom all blessing flow; Praise him, all creatures here below; Alleluia, Alleluia Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia. Prayer Hymn: “Be Thou My Vision” UMH#451 vs. 1,3 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. Riches I heed not, nor man's empty praise; Thou mine inheritance, now and always; Thou and thou only, first in my heart, High King of heaven, my treasure thou art. Message: Pastor Mary Beth Boesch - Revelation 13-14:1 (CEB) and I saw a beast coming up out of the sea. It had ten horns and seven heads. Each of its horns was decorated with a royal crown, and on its heads were blasphemous names. The beast I saw was like a leopard. Its feet were like a bear’s, and its mouth was like a lion’s mouth. The dragon gave it his power, throne, and great authority. One of its heads appeared to have been slain and killed, but its deadly wound was healed. So the whole earth was amazed and followed the beast. They worshipped the dragon because it had given the beast its authority. They worshipped the beast and said, “Who is like the beast, and who can fight against it?” The beast was given a mouth that spoke boastful and blasphemous things, and it was given authority to act for forty-two months. It opened its mouth to speak blasphemies against God. It blasphemed God’s name and his dwelling place (that is, those who dwell in heaven). It was also allowed to make war on the saints and to gain victory over them. It was given authority over every tribe, people, language, and nation. All who live on earth worshipped it, all whose names hadn’t been written—from the time the earth was made—in the scroll of life of the Lamb who was slain. Whoever has ears must listen: If any are to be taken captive, then into captivity they will go. If any are to be killed by the sword, then by the sword they will be killed. This calls for endurance and faithfulness on the part of the saints. Then I saw another beast coming up from the earth. It had two horns like a lamb, but it was speaking like a dragon. It exercises all the authority of the first beast in its presence. It also makes the earth and those who live in it worship the first beast, whose fatal wound was healed. It does great signs so that it even makes fire come down from heaven to earth in the presence of the people. It deceives those who live on earth by the signs that it was allowed to do in the presence of the beast. It told those who live on earth to make an image for the beast who had been wounded by the sword and yet came to life again. It was allowed to give breath to the beast’s image so that the beast’s image would even speak and cause anyone who didn’t worship the beast’s image to be put to death. It forces everyone—the small and great, the rich and poor, the free and slaves—to have a mark put on their right hand or on their forehead. It will not allow anyone to make a purchase or sell anything unless the person has the mark with the beast’s name or the number of its name. This calls for wisdom. Let the one who understands calculate the beast’s number, for it’s a human being’s number. Its number is six hundred sixty-six. Then I looked, and there was the Lamb, standing on Mount Zion. With him were one hundred forty-four thousand who had his name and his Father’s name written on their foreheads. The story of God for the people of God. Many: Thanks be to God! Response Song “God, Help Me to Be” God, help me to be closer to You, Lord, so I am farther from me And may Your kingdom be the only one that I seek, oh God And God, help me to see that everything was good when You created all things Now let me see with those same eyes that created me, oh God God, help me believe when everything around me points to uncertainty Remind me of the hope of You that's living in me, oh God And God, help me to shine like stars up in the universe that's Yours and not mine And fill me with Your light so that the darkness will hide, oh God Hallelujah, Amen God, help me to give everything to You that I'm unable to give And make my life the life I've been created to live, oh God And God, help me to go, and follow where You lead me so all nations will know the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of this world, oh God, my God Commitment Hymn: “Joy in the Morning” TFWS#2284 all vs. There'll be joy in the morning on that day, there'll be joy in the morning on that day, for the daylight will dawn when the darkness is gone, there'll be joy in the morning on that day. There'll be peace and contentment evermore, there'll be peace and contentment evermore, every heart, every voice on that day will rejoice, there'll be peace and contentment evermore. There'll be love and forgiveness everywhere, there'll be love and forgiveness everywhere, and the way of the Lord will that day be restored, there'll be love and forgiveness everywhere. Sending Forth/Unison Benediction One: May God bless you and keep you; may God’s face shine upon you and be gracious unto you; may God’s countenance be lifted upon you and give you peace, from this day forth and forevermore. Amen. Many: May the peace of the Lord go with us, wherever God may send us. May we embody the love, grace, and mercy of Christ to those we meet along the way. Amen. Prelude Thank you for worshiping with us today! *Read Rev 15:5-19:10 for next week (CCLI License #1552544)  Payette United Methodist Church
September 18, 2022 – 11:00 AM Welcome and Announcements Gathering Hymn: “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. Calling Song: “To God Be the Glory” UMH#98 all vs. To God be the glory, great things he hath 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. Refrain: 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 thru Jesus the Son, and give him the glory, great things he hath done! O perfect redemption, the purchase of blood, to every believer the promise of God; the vilest offender who truly believes, that moment from Jesus a pardon receives. (Refrain) Great things he hath taught us, great things he hath 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. (Refrain) Responsive Reading: Psalm 113 (CEB) - Glenora Wright One: Praise the Lord! You who serve the Lord—praise! Praise the Lord’s name! Many: Let the Lord’s name be blessed from now until forever from now! One: From sunrise to sunset, let the Lord’s name be praised! Many: The Lord is high over all the nations; God’s glory is higher than the skies! One: Who could possibly compare to the Lord our God? God rules from on high; Many: God has to come down to even see heaven and earth! One: God lifts up the poor from the dirt and raises up the needy from the garbage pile Many: to seat them with leaders—with the leaders of God’s own people! One: God nests the once barren woman at home—now a joyful mother with children! Many: Praise the Lord! One: This is our prayer. Many: Lord, hear our prayer. Unison Invocation - Glenora Wright God of love, to whom our hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hidden; cleanse our hearts by the power of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you and worthily magnify your holy name; through Christ our Lord, amen. Hymn: “Gloria Patri” UMH#70 Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen. Scripture Readings - Glenora Wright Before reading, the reader prays the following words: One: God, open our hearts and minds by the power of the Holy Spirit, that as the scriptures are read and your Word proclaimed, we may hear with joy what you say to us today. Grant us, Lord, not to be anxious about earthly things, but to love things heavenly; and even now, while we are placed among things that are passing away, to hold fast to those that shall endure; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. And all the people said: Many: Amen. New Testament Reading: 1 Timothy 2:1-7 (CEB) First of all, then, I ask that requests, prayers, petitions, and thanksgiving be made for all people. Pray for kings and everyone who is in authority so that we can live a quiet and peaceful life in complete godliness and dignity. This is right and it pleases God our savior, who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. There is one God and one mediator between God and humanity, the human Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a payment to set all people free. This was a testimony that was given at the right time. I was appointed to be a preacher and apostle of this testimony—I’m telling the truth and I’m not lying! I’m a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth. One: The story of God for the people of God! Many: Thanks be to God! Gospel Reading: Luke 16:1-13 (CEB) One: This is the Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke. Many: Glory to you, Lord Christ! Jesus also said to the disciples, “A certain rich man heard that his household manager was wasting his estate. He called the manager in and said to him, ‘What is this I hear about you? Give me a report of your administration because you can no longer serve as my manager.’ “The household manager said to himself, What will I do now that my master is firing me as his manager? I’m not strong enough to dig and too proud to beg. I know what I’ll do so that, when I am removed from my management position, people will welcome me into their houses. “One by one, the manager sent for each person who owed his master money. He said to the first, ‘How much do you owe my master?’ He said, ‘Nine hundred gallons of olive oil.’ The manager said to him, ‘Take your contract, sit down quickly, and write four hundred fifty gallons.’ Then the manager said to another, ‘How much do you owe?’ He said, ‘One thousand bushels of wheat.’ He said, ‘Take your contract and write eight hundred.’ “The master commended the dishonest manager because he acted cleverly. People who belong to this world are more clever in dealing with their peers than are people who belong to the light. I tell you, use worldly wealth to make friends for yourselves so that when it’s gone, you will be welcomed into the eternal homes. “Whoever is faithful with little is also faithful with much, and the one who is dishonest with little is also dishonest with much. If you haven’t been faithful with worldly wealth, who will trust you with true riches? If you haven’t been faithful with someone else’s property, who will give you your own? No household servant can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be loyal to the one and have contempt for the other. You cannot serve God and wealth.” One: This is the Gospel of our Lord. Many: Praise to you, Lord Christ! Children’s Time Praise Hymn “O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing” Music Team Oh for a thousand tongues to sing My great Redeemer's praise The glories of my God and King The triumphs of His grace Verse 2 My gracious Master and my God Assist me to proclaim To spread through all the earth abroad The honors of Thy name Chorus 1 So come on and sing out Let our anthem grow loud There is one great love Jesus Verse 3 Jesus the name that charms our fears That bids our sorrows cease 'Tis music in the sinner's ears 'Tis life and health and peace Verse 4 He breaks the pow'r of canceled sin He sets the pris'ner free His blood can make the foulest clean His blood availed for me Chorus 2 So come on and sing out Let our anthem grow loud There is one great love There is one great love Jesus (Jesus) Verse 5 He speaks and list'ning to His voice New life the dead receive The mournful broken hearts rejoice The humble poor believe Verse 6 Glory to God and praise And love be ever ever giv'n By saints below and saints above The church in earth and heav'n Bridge There are so few words That never grow old There are so few words That never grow old Jesus Jesus Jesus Chorus 3 So come on and sing out Let our anthem grow loud There is one great love So come on so come on Chorus 4 So come on and sing out Let our anthem grow loud There is one great love There is one great love Oh there is one great love Jesus Prayers of the People Offering Prayer Doxology UMH#94 Praise God, from whom all blessing flow; Praise him, all creatures here below; Alleluia, Alleluia Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia. Prayer Hymn: “Shine, Jesus, Shine” TFWS# 2173 vs. 1,3 Chorus 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. (chorus) As we gaze on your kingly brightness, so our faces display your likeness; ever changing from glory to glory, mirrored here may our lives tell your story. Shine on me, shine on me. (chorus) Message: Pastor Mary Beth Boesch - Revelation 11:15-19 (CEB) Then the seventh angel blew his trumpet, and there were loud voices in heaven saying, “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and Christ, and God will rule forever and always.” Then the twenty-four elders, who were seated on their thrones before God, fell on their faces and worshipped God. They said, “We give thanks to you, Lord God Almighty, who is and was, for you have taken your great power and enforced your rule. The nations were enraged, but your wrath came. The time came for the dead to be judged. The time came to reward your servants, the prophets and saints, and those who fear your name, both small and great, and to destroy those who destroy the earth.” Then God’s temple in heaven was opened, and the chest containing God’s covenant appeared in the temple. There were lightning, voices, thunder, an earthquake, and large hail. The story of God for the people of God. Many: Thanks be to God! Response Song “Glorious Ruins” - Music Team When the mountains fall and the tempest roars, you are with me When creation folds, still my soul will soar on your mercy I’ll walk through the fire with my head lifted high And my spirit revived in your story And I’ll look to the cross as my failure is lost In the light of your glorious grace So let the ruins come to life, in the beauty of your name Rising up from the ashes, God forever you reign And my soul will find refuge in the shadow of your wings I will love you forever, and forever I’ll sing When the world caves in, still my soul will cling to your promise When my courage ends, let my heart find strength in your presence I’ll walk through the fire with my head lifted high And my spirit revived in your story And I’ll look to the cross as my failure is lost In the light of your glorious grace So let the ruins come to life, in the beauty of your name Rising up from the ashes, God forever you reign And my soul will find refuge in the shadow of your wings I will love you forever, and forever I’ll sing Let the ruins come to life, in the beauty of your name Rising up from the ashes, God forever you reign And my soul will find refuge in the shadow of your wings I will love you forever, and forever I’ll sing Commitment Hymn: “Sing with All the Saints in Glory” UMH#702 vs. 1,3,4 Sing with all the saints in glory, sing the resurrection song! Death and sorrow, earth's dark story, to the former days belong. All around the clouds are breaking, soon the storms of time shall cease; in God's likeness we, awaking, know the everlasting peace. Life eternal! heaven rejoices: Jesus lives, who once was dead. Join we now the deathless voices; child of God, lift up your head! Patriarchs from the distant ages, saints all longing for their heaven, prophets, psalmists, seers, and sages, all await the glory given. Life eternal! O what wonders crowd on faith; what joy unknown, when, amidst earth's closing thunders, saints shall stand before the throne! O to enter that bright portal, see that glowing firmament; know, with thee, O God Immortal, "Jesus Christ whom thou has sent!" Sending Forth/Unison Benediction One: May God bless you and keep you; may God’s face shine upon you and be gracious unto you; may God’s countenance be lifted upon you and give you peace, from this day forth and forevermore. Amen. Many: May the peace of the Lord go with us, wherever God may send us. May we embody the love, grace, and mercy of Christ to those we meet along the way. Amen. Prelude Thank you for worshiping with us today! *Read Rev 8-11 for next week (CCLI License #1552544)  Payette United Methodist Church
September 11, 2022 – 11:00 AM Welcome and Announcements Gathering Hymn: “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. Calling Song: “What Can Wash Away My Sin” UMH#362 vs. 1,2,4 What can wash away my sin? Nothing but the blood of Jesus. What can make me whole again? Nothing but the blood of Jesus. Refrain: O precious is the flow that makes me bright as snow; no other fount I know; nothing but the blood of Jesus. For my pardon this I see: nothing but the blood of Jesus. For my cleansing this my plea: nothing but the blood of Jesus. [Refrain] This is all my hope and peace: nothing but the blood of Jesus. This is all my righteousness: nothing but the blood of Jesus. [Refrain] Responsive Reading: Psalm 51:1-10 (CEB) - Danny Crego One: Have mercy on us, God, according to your faithful love! Wipe away our wrongdoings according to your great compassion! Many: Wash us completely clean of our guilt; purify us from our sin! One: Because we know our wrongdoings, our sin is always right in front of us. Many: We’ve sinned against you—you alone. We’ve committed evil in your sight. That’s why you are justified when you render your verdict, completely correct when you issue your judgment. One: Yes, we were born in guilt, in sin, from the moment our mothers conceived us. Many: And yes, you want truth in the most hidden places; you teach us wisdom in the most secret space. One: Purify us with hyssop and we will be clean; wash us and we will be whiter than snow. Many: Let us hear joy and celebration again; let the bones you crushed rejoice once more. One: Hide your face from our sins; wipe away all our guilty deeds! Many: Create clean hearts for us, God; put a new, faithful spirit deep inside us! Unison Invocation - Danny Crego God of love, to whom our hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hidden; cleanse our hearts by the power of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you and worthily magnify your holy name; through Christ our Lord, amen. Hymn: “Gloria Patri” UMH#70 Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen. Scripture Readings: One: God, open our hearts and minds by the power of the Holy Spirit, that as the scriptures are read and your Word proclaimed, we may hear with joy what you say to us today. O God, because without you we are not able to please you, mercifully grant that your Holy Spirit may in all things direct and rule our hearts; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. And all the people said: Many: Amen. Old Testament Reading p.78 - Exodus 32:7-14 (CEB) The Lord spoke to Moses: “Hurry up and go down! Your people, whom you brought up out of the land of Egypt, are ruining everything! They’ve already abandoned the path that I commanded. They have made a metal bull calf for themselves. They’ve bowed down to it and offered sacrifices to it and declared, ‘These are your gods, Israel, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt!’” The Lord said to Moses, “I’ve been watching these people, and I’ve seen how stubborn they are. Now leave me alone! Let my fury burn and devour them. Then I’ll make a great nation out of you.” But Moses pleaded with the Lord his God, “Lord, why does your fury burn against your own people, whom you brought out of the land of Egypt with great power and amazing force? Why should the Egyptians say, ‘God had an evil plan to take the people out and kill them in the mountains and so wipe them off the earth’? Calm down your fierce anger. Change your mind about doing terrible things to your own people. Remember Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, your servants, whom you yourself promised, ‘I’ll make your descendants as many as the stars in the sky. And I’ve promised to give your descendants this whole land to possess for all time.’” So the Lord’s mind changed about the terrible things God said God would do to God’s people. One: The story of God for the people of God! Many: Thanks be to God! New Testament Reading p.62 -Luke 15:1-10 (CEB) One: This is the Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke. Many: Glory to you, Lord Christ! All the tax collectors and sinners were gathering around Jesus to listen to him. The Pharisees and legal experts were grumbling, saying, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.” Jesus told them this parable: “Suppose someone among you had one hundred sheep and lost one of them. Wouldn’t he leave the other ninety-nine in the pasture and search for the lost one until he finds it? And when he finds it, he is thrilled and places it on his shoulders. When he arrives home, he calls together his friends and neighbors, saying to them, ‘Celebrate with me because I’ve found my lost sheep.’ In the same way, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who changes both heart and life than over ninety-nine righteous people who have no need to change their hearts and lives. “Or what woman, if she owns ten silver coins and loses one of them, won’t light a lamp and sweep the house, searching her home carefully until she finds it? When she finds it, she calls together her friends and neighbors, saying, ‘Celebrate with me because I’ve found my lost coin.’ In the same way, I tell you, joy breaks out in the presence of God’s angels over one sinner who changes both heart and life.” One: This is the Gospel of our Lord. Many: Praise to you, Lord Christ! Children’s Time Praise Hymn “The Lion and the Lamb” Music Team He's coming on the clouds Kings and kingdoms will bow down And every chain will break As broken hearts declare His praise For who can stop the Lord Almighty And our God is the lion The Lion of Judah He's roaring with power And fighting our battles And every knee will bow before Him Our God is the lamb The lamb that was slain For the sins of the world His blood breaks the chains And every knee will bow before the lion and the lamb Every knee will bow before Him So, open up the gates Make way before the King of Kings The God who comes to save Is here to set the captives free For who can stop the Lord Almighty Our God is the lion The Lion of Judah He's roaring with power And fighting our battles And every knee will bow before Him Our God is the lamb The lamb that was slain For the sin of the world His blood breaks the chains And every knee will bow before the lion and the lamb Every knee will bow before Him "How many here believe Every knee will bow Every tongue will confess And then" For who can stop the Lord Almighty Who can stop the Lord Almighty Who can stop the Lord Almighty No one Who can stop Sing it over the battle "Yeah, that's it" Who can stop the Lord Almighty There is no one Who can stop the Lord Almighty Who can stop the Lord (yeah) And our God is the lion The Lion of Judah He's roaring with power And fighting our battles And every knee will bow before Him Our God is the lamb The lamb that was slain For the sins of the world His blood breaks the chains And every knee will bow before the lion and the lamb Every knee will bow before Him (yeah) Every knee will bow Tongue confess Prayers of the People One: Merciful God, your desire to bring us into your commonwealth is so great that you seek us in the places of our ignorance, and the forgotten corners where we hide in despair. Gather us into your loving embrace, and pour upon us your wise and holy Spirit, so that we may become faithful servants in whom you rejoice with all the company of heaven. God of mercy and healing, you who hear the cries of those in need, receive these petitions of your people that all who are troubled may know peace, comfort, and courage. Are there any requests? (The congregation is invited to speak their requests. After each request is spoken, we all respond in unison, “Lord, hear us.”) Ever-living God, today is the twenty-first anniversary of September 11th, 2001. Today, we remember those whom you have gathered from the storm of war into the peace of your presence; may that same peace calm our fears, bring justice to all peoples and establish harmony among the nations. Lord, have mercy. Many: Christ, have mercy. One: We pray for all people in their daily life and work; For our families, friends, and neighbors, and for those who are alone. For this community, the nation, and the world; For all who work for justice, freedom, and peace. For the just and proper use of your creation; For the victims of hunger, fear, injustice, and oppression. For all who are in danger, sorrow, or any kind of trouble; For those who minister to the sick, the friendless, and the needy. For the peace and unity of the Church; For all who proclaim the Gospel, and all who seek the Truth. For our Bishop, Rev. Elaine Stanovsky, for our District Superintendent Rev. Karen Hernandez, and for all bishops, ministers, theologians, and educational leaders. For all who serve God in the Church. And for all the prayers we cannot voice because our language is insufficient or our ignorance is too great. Life-giving God, heal our lives, that we may acknowledge your wonderful deeds and offer you thanks from generation to generation through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. And now, because we often fail to love, because we acknowledge that we are sinners living in sinful systems, and because we acknowledge that we are all in need of God’s mercy and grace, let us confess our sins. Many: God of the living and the dead, We confess that we have sinned against you by what we have done and by what we have not done, We remember our broken promises and missed opportunities; The gifts we have taken for granted; The love we have not shown or returned; Forgive us, comfort and heal us, lift our guilt from us, That we may walk in freedom and grace to the glory of your name. Amen. One: May God who is both power and love forgive us and free us from our sins; heal and strength us by the power of the Holy Spirit; and bring us to new life through Christ our Lord. In the name of Jesus Christ, we are a forgiven people! Many: Thanks be to God! Offering Prayer Doxology UMH#94 Praise God, from whom all blessing flow; Praise him, all creatures here below; Alleluia, Alleluia Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia. Prayer Hymn: “Spirit Song” UMH#347 all vs. O let the Son of God enfold you With His Spirit and His love, Let Him fill your heart And satisfy your soul. O let Him have the things that hold you, And His Spirit like a dove Will descend upon your life And make you whole. Jesus, O Jesus, Come and fill Your lambs. Jesus, O Jesus, Come and fill Your lambs. O come and sing this song with gladness As Your hearts are filled with joy, Lift your hands in sweet surrender To His Name. O give Him all your tears and sadness, Give Him all your years of pain, And you'll enter into Life in Jesus' name. Jesus, O Jesus, Come and fill Your lambs. Jesus, O Jesus, Come and fill Your lambs. Message: Pastor Mary Beth Boesch - Revelation 5 (CEB) Then I saw a scroll in the right hand of the one seated on the throne. It had writing on the front and the back, and it was sealed with seven seals. I saw a powerful angel, who proclaimed in a loud voice, “Who is worthy to open the scroll and break its seals?” But no one in heaven or on earth or under the earth could open the scroll or look inside it. So I began to weep and weep, because no one was found worthy to open the scroll or to look inside it. Then one of the elders said to me, “Don’t weep. Look! The Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has emerged victorious so that he can open the scroll and its seven seals.” Then, in between the throne and the four living creatures and among the elders, I saw a Lamb, standing as if it had been slain. It had seven horns and seven eyes, which are God’s seven spirits, sent out into the whole earth. He came forward and took the scroll from the right hand of the one seated on the throne. When he took the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb. Each held a harp and gold bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints. 9 They took up a new song, saying, “You are worthy to take the scroll and open its seals, because you were slain, and by your blood you purchased for God persons from every tribe, language, people, and nation. You made them a kingdom and priests to our God, and they will rule on earth.” Then I looked, and I heard the sound of many angels surrounding the throne, the living creatures, and the elders. They numbered in the millions—thousands upon thousands. They said in a loud voice, “Worthy is the slaughtered Lamb to receive power, wealth, wisdom, and might, and honor, glory, and blessing.” And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea—I heard everything everywhere say, “Blessing, honor, glory, and power belong to the one seated on the throne and to the Lamb forever and always.” Then the four living creatures said, “Amen,” and the elders fell down and worshipped. The story of God for the people of God. Many: Thanks be to God! Response Song “Lamb of God” Music Team Your only Son no sin to hide But You have sent Him from Your side To walk upon this guilty sod And to become the Lamb of God Your gift of love they crucified They laughed and scorned Him as he died The humble King they named a fraud And sacrificed the Lamb of God Oh Lamb of God, Sweet lamb of God I love the Holy Lamb of God Oh wash me in His precious Blood My Jesus Christ the Lamb of God I was so lost I should have died But You have brought me to Your side To be led by Your staff and rod And to be called a lamb of God Oh Lamb of God, Sweet lamb of God I love the Holy Lamb of God Oh wash me in His precious Blood My Jesus Christ the Lamb of God Oh wash me in His precious Blood My Jesus Christ the Lamb of God Commitment Hymn: “Standing on the Promises” UMH#374 vs. 1,3,4 Standing on the promises of Christ my King, through eternal ages let his praises ring; glory in the highest, I will shout and sing, standing on the promises of God. Refrain: Standing, standing, standing on the promises of God my Savior; standing, standing, I'm standing on the promises of God. Standing on the promises of Christ the Lord, bound to him eternally by love's strong cord, overcoming daily with the Spirit's sword, standing on the promises of God. [Refrain] Standing on the promises I cannot fall, listening every moment to the Spirit's call, resting in my Savior as my all in all, standing on the promises of God. [Refrain] Sending Forth/Unison Benediction One: May God bless you and keep you; may God’s face shine upon you and be gracious unto you; may God’s countenance be lifted upon you and give you peace, from this day forth and forevermore. Amen. Many: May the peace of the Lord go with us, wherever God may send us. May we embody the love, grace, and mercy of Christ to those we meet along the way. Amen Prelude Thank you for worshiping with us today! (CCLI License #1552544)  Payette United Methodist Church
September 4, 2022 – 11:00 AM Welcome and Announcements Gathering Hymn: “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. Calling Song: “Thou Art Worthy” TFWS# 2041 2x Thou art worthy, Thou art worthy, Thou art worthy, O Lord, To receive glory, Glory and honor, Glory and honor and pow'r For Thou hast created, hast all things created, Thou hast created all things; And for Thy pleasure they are created - Thou art worthy, O Lord. Responsive Reading: Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18 (CEB) – Cris Warzyn One: Lord, you have examined me. You know me. Many: You know when I sit down and when I stand up. Even from far away, you comprehend my plans. One: You study my traveling and resting. You are thoroughly familiar with all my ways. Many: There isn’t a word on my tongue, Lord, that you don’t already know completely. One: You surround me—front and back. You put your hand on me. Many: That kind of knowledge is too much for me; it’s so high above me that I can’t reach it. One: You are the one who created my innermost parts; you knit me together while I was still in my mother’s womb. Many: I give thanks to you that I was marvelously set apart. Your works are wonderful—I know that very well. One: My bones weren’t hidden from you when I was being put together in a secret place, when I was being woven together in the deep parts of the earth. Many: Your eyes saw my embryo, and on your scroll every day was written that was being formed for me, before any one of them had yet happened. One: God, your plans are incomprehensible to me! Their total number is countless! Many: If I tried to count them—they outnumber grains of sand! If I came to the very end—I’d still be with you. Unison Invocation – Cris Warzyn God of love, to whom our hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hidden; cleanse our hearts by the power of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you and worthily magnify your holy name; through Christ our Lord, amen. Hymn: “Gloria Patri” UMH#70 Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen. Scripture Readings - Cris Warzyn One: God, open our hearts and minds by the power of the Holy Spirit, that as the scriptures are read and your Word proclaimed, we may hear with joy what you say to us today. Grant us, O Lord, to trust in you with all our hearts; for, as you always resist the proud who confide in their own strength, so you never forsake those who make their boast of your mercy; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. And all the people said: Many: Amen. Old Testament Reading p.720, Jeremiah 18:1-11 (CEB) Jeremiah received the Lord’s word: Go down to the potter’s house, and I’ll give you instructions about what to do there. So I went down to the potter’s house; he was working on the potter’s wheel. But the piece he was making was flawed while still in his hands, so the potter started on another, as seemed best to him. Then the Lord’s word came to me: House of Israel, can’t I deal with you like this potter, declares the Lord? Like clay in the potter’s hand, so are you in mine, house of Israel! At any time I may announce that I will dig up, pull down, and destroy a nation or kingdom; but if that nation I warned turns from its evil, then I’ll relent and not carry out the harm I intended for it. At the same time, I may announce that I will build and plant a nation or kingdom; but if that nation displeases and disobeys me, then I’ll relent and not carry out the good I intended for it. Now say to the people of Judah and those living in Jerusalem: This is what the Lord says: I am a potter preparing a disaster for you; I’m working out a plan against you. So each one of you, turn from your evil ways; reform your ways and your actions. One: The story of God for the people of God! Many: Thanks be to God! New Testament Reading p.78, Luke 14:25-33 (CEB) One: This is the Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke. Many: Glory to you, Lord Christ! Large crowds were traveling with Jesus. Turning to them, he said, “Whoever comes to me and doesn’t hate father and mother, spouse and children, and brothers and sisters—yes, even one’s own life—cannot be my disciple. Whoever doesn’t carry their own cross and follow me cannot be my disciple. “If one of you wanted to build a tower, wouldn’t you first sit down and calculate the cost, to determine whether you have enough money to complete it? Otherwise, when you have laid the foundation but couldn’t finish the tower, all who see it will begin to belittle you. They will say, ‘Here’s the person who began construction and couldn’t complete it!’ Or what king would go to war against another king without first sitting down to consider whether his ten thousand soldiers could go up against the twenty thousand coming against him? And if he didn’t think he could win, he would send a representative to discuss terms of peace while his enemy was still a long way off. In the same way, none of you who are unwilling to give up all of your possessions can be my disciple. One: This is the Gospel of our Lord. Many: Praise to you, Lord Christ! Praise Hymn “Cannons” Music Team It's falling from the clouds A strange and lovely sound I hear it in the thunder and rain It's ringing in the skies Like cannons in the night The music of the universe plays We're singin' "You are holy, great and mighty The moon and the stars declare who You are I'm so unworthy, but still You love me Forever my heart will sing of how great You are" Beautiful and free Song of Galaxies It's reaching far beyond the Milky Way Lets join in with the sound C'mon let's sing it loud As the music of the universe plays Singin' "You are holy, great and mighty The moon and the stars declare who You are I'm so unworthy, but still You love me Forever my heart will sing of You" All glory, honor, power is Yours, Amen All glory, honor, power is Yours, Amen All glory, honor, power is Yours forever, Amen You are holy, great and mighty The moon and the stars declare who You are I'm so unworthy, but still You love me Forever my heart will sing of You And You are holy, great and mighty The moon and the stars declare who You are I'm so unworthy, but still You love me Forever my heart will sing of how great You are Prayers of the People - Led by Danny Crego One: Creator God, you form us on the wheel of life as a potter molds the clay. Shape us into holy vessels, bearing the mark of your wise crafting, that we may remain strong and useful through years of faithful and obedient service in Christ's name. God of salvation, who sent your Son to seek out and save what is lost, hear our prayers on behalf of those who are lost in our day, receiving these petitions and thanksgivings with your unending compassion. Are there any requests? (The congregation is invited to speak their requests. After each request is spoken, we all respond in unison, “Lord, hear us.”) Redeeming Sustainer, visit your people and pour out your strength and courage upon us, that we may hurry to make you welcome not only in our concern for others, but by serving them generously and faithfully in your name. Amen. And now, because we often fail to love, because we acknowledge that we are sinners living in sinful systems, and because we acknowledge that we are all in need of God’s mercy and grace, let us confess our sins. Many: God of the living and the dead, We confess that we have sinned against you by what we have done and by what we have not done, We remember our broken promises and missed opportunities; The gifts we have taken for granted; The love we have not shown or returned; Forgive us, comfort and heal us, lift our guilt from us, That we may walk in freedom and grace to the glory of your name. Amen. One: May God who is both power and love forgive us and free us from our sins; heal and strength us by the power of the Holy Spirit; and bring us to new life through Christ our Lord. In the name of Jesus Christ, we are a forgiven people! Many: Thanks be to God! Offering Prayer - Led by Pastor Mary Beth Boesch Doxology UMH#94 Praise God, from whom all blessing flow; Praise him, all creatures here below; Alleluia, Alleluia Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia. Prayer 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 Message: Pastor Mary Beth Boesch Revelation 1:9-20 (CEB) I, John, your brother who shares with you in the hardship, kingdom, and endurance that we have in Jesus, was on the island called Patmos because of the word of God and my witness about Jesus. I was in a Spirit-inspired trance on the Lord’s day, and I heard behind me a loud voice that sounded like a trumpet. It said, “Write down on a scroll whatever you see, and send it to the seven churches: to Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea.” I turned to see who was speaking to me, and when I turned, I saw seven oil lamps burning on top of seven gold stands. In the middle of the lampstands I saw someone who looked like the Human One. He wore a robe that stretched down to his feet, and he had a gold sash around his chest. His head and hair were white as white wool—like snow—and his eyes were like a fiery flame. His feet were like fine brass that has been purified in a furnace, and his voice sounded like rushing water. He held seven stars in his right hand, and from his mouth came a sharp, two-edged sword. His appearance was like the sun shining with all its power. When I saw him, I fell at his feet like a dead man. But he put his right hand on me and said, “Don’t be afraid. I’m the first and the last, and the living one. I was dead, but look! Now I’m alive forever and always. I have the keys of Death and the Grave. So write down what you have seen, both the scene now before you and the things that are about to unfold after this. As for the mystery of the seven stars that you saw in my right hand and the seven gold lampstands, here is what they mean: the seven stars are the angels of the seven churches, and the seven lampstands are the seven churches. The story of God for the people of God. Many: Thanks be to God! Response Song “God, Help Me to Be” Music Team God, help me to be closer to You, Lord, so I am farther from me And may Your kingdom be the only one that I seek, oh God And God, help me to see that everything was good when You created all things Now let me see with those same eyes that created me, oh God God, help me believe when everything around me points to uncertainty Remind me of the hope of You that's living in me, oh God And God, help me to shine like stars up in the universe that's Yours and not mine And fill me with Your light so that the darkness will hide, oh God Hallelujah, Amen God, help me to give everything to You that I'm unable to give And make my life the life I've been created to live, oh God And God, help me to go, and follow where You lead me so all nations will know the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of this world, oh God, my God Communion Service One: The Lord be with you! Many: And also with you! One: Lift up your hearts! Many: We lift them up to the Lord! One: Let us give thanks! Many: It is just and right to give thanks. Apostles’ Creed One: It is just and right and a good and joyful thing always and everywhere to give our thanks and praise to God. Now, let us join together in confessing our faith through the words of the Apostles’ Creed: Many: We believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. We believe in Jesus Christ, God’s 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, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come again to judge the living and the dead. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. Prayer over the Bread and Cup One: Source of life and blessing, of garden, orchard, and field, root us in obedience to you and nourish us by your ever-flowing Spirit, that, perceiving only the good we might do, our lives may be fruitful and our service good, in communion with Christ, who by your Spirit was anointed to preach good news to the poor, proclaim release to the captives, set at liberty those who are oppressed. Christ healed the sick, fed the hungry, ate with sinners, and established the new covenant for forgiveness of sins. We live in the hope of His coming again. (Lift the bread, break it) We remember that on the night that our Lord Jesus Christ was betrayed, he took bread, and after giving thanks he broke it and he gave it to his disciples and said, “This is my body, given for you. Take and eat - all of you - in remembrance of me.” (Lift the cup) Likewise, after the supper, he took the cup, and after giving thanks, he said, “This is the cup of the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for the forgiveness of sin. Do this in remembrance of me.” And so, Lord God, in remembrance of these your mighty acts in our Lord Jesus Christ, we offer ourselves to you in praise and thanksgiving as a holy and living sacrifice, in union with the sacrifice of Christ for us, as we proclaim the mystery of our faith: Many: Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again. One: Hear us most merciful Father, we know you create and intend all things to be means of communion with you, so sanctify these gifts, send your Holy Spirit upon us and upon this bread and this cup, that, overshadowed by His life-giving power, they may become for us the Body and Blood of your son, Jesus the Messiah, and we may be unified, healed, forgiven, filled with your grace, kindled with the fire of your love, and renewed for the service of your kingdom. Make yourself known in this supper and through us, that we may be for the world the Body of Christ, redeemed by His blood until Christ comes in final victory. All this we pray through Christ, and with Christ, and in Christ; all praise, honor, and glory, are yours now and forever, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, one God. And all the people said: Many: Amen. The Lord’s Prayer One: Because we all partake of the one bread and the one cup, we, though we are many, are one. So let us join in together in praying the prayer that the Lord taught all of the disciples to pray. Let us be so bold as to say: Many: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be your name, Your Kingdom come, Your will be done, On earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread, Forgive our debts as we forgive our debtors, Save us from the time of trial, And deliver us from evil. For the Kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen. Giving the Bread and the Cup One: (Give instructions for coming forward to receive) The Table is prepared. All who are hungry and thirsty are invited to come forward to receive these gifts of grace. May Christ be fully formed in you. Come forward as you’re ready. Commitment Hymn: “Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise” UMH#103 vs. 1,3,4 Immortal, invisible, God only wise, in light inaccessible hid from our eyes, most blessed, most glorious, the Ancient of Days, almighty, victorious, thy great name we praise. To all, life thou givest, to both great and small; in all life thou livest, the true life of all; we blossom and flourish as leaves on the tree, and wither and perish, but naught changeth thee. Thou reignest in glory; thou dwellest in light; thine angels adore thee, all veiling their sight; all laud we would render: O help us to see 'tis only the splendor of light hideth thee. Sending Forth/Unison Benediction One: May God bless you and keep you; may God’s face shine upon you and be gracious unto you; may God’s countenance be lifted upon you and give you peace, from this day forth and forevermore. Amen. Many: May the peace of the Lord go with us, wherever God may send us. May we embody the love, grace, and mercy of Christ to those we meet along the way. Amen. Prelude Thank you for worshiping with us today! (CCLI License #1552544) |
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