April 5th, 2025

Payette United Methodist Church
April 6, 2025 – 11:00 AM
Welcome
 
Passing the Peace “Family of God”
 
Hymn:“Lord, Who Throughout These Forty Days” UMH#269 all vs.                     
 
 
Call to Worship - Dalyce Knight
One: Jesus began his ministry to the world, led by the Spirit into the wilderness.
Many: So let us be led by the Spirit, even into uncomfortable places.
One: In those forty days, and in that place, Jesus was faced with hunger, doubt, and temptation.
Many: So let us be led by the Spirit, even into uncomfortable choices.
One: Jesus left the wilderness, faithful and obedient to God, rejoicing in the One in whom he trusted.
Many: So let us be led by the Spirit on the path to faithfulness and obedience. Amen.
 
Opening Prayer (in unison) - Dalyce Knight
God of forgiveness, during this Lenten season, enlighten us to walk in truth and love; may we use the freedom your grace has given us to liberate those with burdens too heavy to bear; help us to love others as you love them; and comfort us as we journey with you to the Cross. Amen.
Hymn: Gloria Patri                                                            UMH#70
                                                
Scripture Reading:                                         Isaiah 43:16-21 (CEB)
​Lenten Candle Liturgy                                                    Dalyce Knight                                            
Hymn: “O How He Loves You and Me”                     TFWS#2108 all vs.
Prayers of the People                                                       Danny Crego
Offering Prayer                                                                Danny Crego
Doxology                                                                                  UMH#95 
Hymn: “Jesus Walked This Lonesome Valley”         TFWS#2112 vs. 1-3                              
                       
Sermon: Psalm 126 (CEB)                           Pastor Mary Beth via video
 
Hymn: “Trees of the Field”                                               TFWS#2279 1X
 
Announcements   
Sending Forth/Benediction – Danny Crego
One: Whatever wilderness the Spirit has brought you to: walk in boldness, as a beloved child of God, walk in peace, under the shelter of the Most High, walk in faith, knowing Christ walks with you.
Many: Lent reminds us that life is short, and we do not have much time to gladden the hearts of those we meet; so, God, transform our hearts, so we may leave this place ready to love with unhesitating kindness. Amen.

Prayer List
Continue to pray for: Irene Jeffries, Lis Williamson, Grace Hammon and Jo, Ed and Sharon Parsons, Gary Olson, Todd Lambert, Danny Crego, Megan Palmer, Weston Tuckness, Doris Homan, Dennis Neely, Lyn Hershey has been diagnosed with a brain tumor. Please keep him in your prayers.
 Pascal Hershey’s mom passed away last week. Please keep the whole family in your prayers.
 Bonnie Hall had a bad fall and has a broken arm. Please pray for Bonnie.