4/7/2024

Stations of the Resurrection: Doubt  by Scott Erickson
In the church calendar, we are in the season known as Eastertide, or Easter. In Eastertide, we remember the resurrected Christ and we anticipate our own resurrection. We can celebrate this season by looking for signs of new life in the world around us. In the church calendar, Easter lasts for seven weeks, bringing us to the season of Pentecost. The colors that mark Easter are white and gold.
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Payette United Methodist Church
April 7, 2024 – 11:00 AM
Welcome
 
Passing the Peace “Family of God”
 
Calling Song: “Come Christians Join to Sing”      UMH#158 vs.1-3
                      
Call to Worship - Lyna Wilkins
One: Alleluia! Christ is risen!
Many: The Lord is risen indeed! Alleluia!
One: Shadow has been vanquished!
Many: The brilliant light of hope has come!
One: Come! Let us worship and celebrate the good news!
Many: Alleluia! Christ is risen! Amen!
 
Opening Prayer (in unison) - Lyna Wilkins
Lord, be with us this day: Within us to purify us;
Above us to draw us up; Beneath us to sustain us;
Before us to lead us; Behind us to restrain us;
Around us to protect us. We ask you, O Master, to be our help.
Rescue those in distress; Raise up the fallen;
Assist the needy; Heal the sick;
Feed the hungry; Release the captives;
Revive the weak; Encourage those who lose heart.
May we remember this day and always that you are the one true God, that Jesus Christ is your only Son,
and that by the power of your Holy Spirit,
we are enabled to do your work.
Amen.
 
Hymn: “Gloria Patri”                                                         UMH#70  
Scripture Reading                                                            Acts 4:32-35 (CEB)
Hymn: Alleluia
Praise Song: “Christ is Risen”                                   Music Team
Children’s Time                                                         Pastor Mary Beth
Prayers of the People                                                 Pastor Mary Beth
Offering Prayer                                                          Pastor Mary Beth
Doxology                                                                                 UMH#94 
Prayer Hymn: “Breathe on Me, Breath of God”         UMH#420 vs.1,3,4
Message: Pastor Mary Beth                                  John 20:19-31 (CEB)
 Praise Song: “Tear Down the Walls”                                  Music Team
Communion Service
Announcements   
Sending Forth/Benediction                                       Pastor Mary Beth
Go forth with renewed hope, trusting in the transforming love of God. God does not leave things as they are; With God, all things are made new. All creation responds to God’s presence; The world is alive with possibility.
We open ourselves to this truth; With Christ, we trust our whole lives to this power. Nothing is beyond the reach of God; Neither evil, nor hardship, nor death. Christ is risen! Christ is risen indeed. Amen.

Prayer List
Continue to pray for: Peyton, Lyna Wilkins, Anne DeBord, Irene Jeffries, Jim Warzyn, Shannon Osborn, Lis Williamson, Hugh Homan, Josh, Brandon’s grandfather, Mike’s brother Jerry

Upcoming Events

Monday Morning Coffee with the Pastor this week at Bordertown Coffee in Gayway Junction. 9-12
The Finance Committee will meet at noon on Tuesday, April 9th.
The United Methodist Men’s monthly breakfast meeting will be on Saturday, April 13th at 9:00 a.m. at Erika’s Kitchen in Payette. All men are invited.
Save the date of Saturday, April 20th for Game Night at the Boesch’s at 5:00 p.m. Bring a snack and a game!
We will have a float in the Apple Blossom Parade!