April 21st, 2024

The Good Shepherd   by Kelly Latimore

Payette United Methodist Church
April 21, 2024 – 11:00 AM
Welcome
 
Passing the Peace “Family of God”
 
Calling Song: “Easter People Raise Your Voices”  UMH#304 vs.1&3                              
                      
Call to Worship - Mike Hall
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) - Mike Hall
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                                                 1 John 3:16-24 (CEB)
Hymn: Alleluia
Praise Song: “They’ll Know We Are Christians ”                 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: “What a Friend We Have in Jesus”      UMH#526 vs. 1-3
Message: Danny Crego                                      John 10:11-18 (CEB)
Praise Song: “Oh Great God, Give Us Rest”                        Music Team
Communion Service
Announcements   
Sending Forth/Benediction                                              Danny Crego
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, Anne DeBord, Irene Jeffries, Jim Warzyn, Shannon Osborn, Lis Williamson, Hugh Homan, Josh, Jerry Hall, Grace Hammon, Taylor Family, Grace Hammon and her sister Jo


Upcoming Events

Monday Morning Coffee with the Pastor this week from 9-12 at Bordertown Coffee at Gayway Junction.

We will have a quick Charge Conference Sunday, Apr. 28 after church to approve our pastor’s compensation package. Everyone is invited.
 
We will have a float in the Apple Blossom Parade on May 18th! Please consider riding on the trailer (there is a ramp) or walking alongside handing out treasures.
 
The UMM will be serving a baked potato and chili lunch on Sunday, May 5th after church. Save the date!
 
The annual golf tourney hosted by the UMM will be on Tuesday, June 25th. Save the date!