 Payette United Methodist Church
January 30, 2022 – 11:00 AM Welcome and Announcements Calling Song: “Sweet Sweet Spirit” UMH#334 There's a sweet, sweet Spirit in this place, And I know that it's the Spirit of the Lord; There are sweet expressions on each face, And I know they feel the presence of the Lord. Sweet Holy Spirit, Sweet heavenly Dove, Stay right here with us, filling us with Your love. And for these blessings we lift our hearts in praise; Without a doubt we'll know that we have been revived, When we shall leave this place. Responsive Reading from Psalm 71 Leader: In you, O Lord, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame. People: Rescue me and deliver me in your righteousness; turn your ear to me and save me. Leader: Be my rock of refuge, to which I can always go; People: For you have been my hope, O Sovereign Lord, my confidence since my youth. All: My mouth is filled with your praise, declaring your splendor all day long. Unison Invocation O God, we believe that you revealed your good news in Jesus, the Christ. Help us see beyond ourselves this morning that by proclaiming your grace to all nations and singing of your hope to all peoples, we may become one living body, your incarnate presence on the earth. Amen. Hymn of Praise: “The Summons” TFWS#2130 vs.1,3,5 Will you come and follow me if I but call your name? Will you go where you don’t know and never be the same? Will you let my love be shown, will you let my name be know, will you let my life be grown in you and you in me? Lord, your summons echoes true when you but call my name. Let me turn and follow you and never be the same. In your company I’ll go where your love and footsteps show. Thus I’ll move and live and grow in you and you in me. Old Testament Reading - Jeremiah 1:4-10 New Testament Reading - 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 Message: “Let’s Go Fishing” The Chosen Luke 5:1-11 Let me introduce you to someone who has influenced my life. He lived a long time ago. His name was Simon. He had a brother named Andrew. His father’s name was John. He made his living as a commercial fisherman. He lived in Capernaum, a town on the Sea of Galilee’s western shore. Simon was an early follower of Jesus and was chosen by Jesus to be one of the original twelve apostles. Jesus gave him a nickname: Peter (Greek) or Cephas (Hebrew). These words mean rock in English. These Bible verses will help you learn a little more about this man who has deeply influenced your pastor. Underline his name when you find it. • John 1:35-42 • Luke 5:1-11 • Luke 6:12-16 • John 13:1-9 • Matthew 26:31-35 • John 18:15-18 and 25-27 These episodes describe some highs and lows in the relationship between Jesus and Simon. Perhaps Simon Peter’s influence on me stems from his “out front” leadership and his willingness to admit his failures. He seems to be the person who most blessed and exasperated Jesus. Simon’s early encounters with Jesus are the focus of today’s worship service. It is a story highlighting some things that distracted Simon. It is a story that shows how wrongly we can interpret God’s activity. It is a story that identifies the importance of repentance and obedience. My prayerful hope is that Simon Peter becomes a positive influence is your Christian pilgrimage. Pastor Jim PS – Next Sunday (February 6) will take us to a wedding feast in Cana. You can read about it by turning to John 2:1-12. Oh yes, bring a wedding picture for display. This should be fun. WATCH NOW ON ANGEL STUDIOS FOR FREE... Commitment Song: “I Have Decided To Follow Jesus” TFWS#2129 I have decided to follow Jesus; I have decided to follow Jesus; I have decided to follow Jesus; No turning back, no turning back. Tho' none go with me, I still will follow, Tho' none go with me I still will follow, Tho' none go with me, I still will follow; No turning back, no turning back. My cross I'll carry, till I see Jesus; My cross I'll carry till I see Jesus, My cross I'll carry till I see Jesus; No turning back, No turning back. The world behind me, the cross before me, The world behind me, the cross before me; The world behind me, the cross before me; No turning back, no turning back. Benediction: May the peace of the Lord Jesus go with you wherever he may send you. May he guide you through the wilderness, protect you through the storm. May he bring you home rejoicing at the wonders he has shown you. May he bring you home rejoicing once again into our doors. Postlude Thank you for Worshiping with us today! (CCLI License #1552544)
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January 26, 2022
Let me introduce you to someone who has influenced my life. He lived a long time ago. His name was Simon. He had a brother named Andrew. His father’s name was John. He made his living as a commercial fisherman. He lived in Capernaum, a town on the Sea of Galilee’s western shore. Simon was an early follower of Jesus and was chosen by Jesus to be one of the original twelve apostles. Jesus gave him a nickname: Peter (Greek) or Cephas (Hebrew). The name means rock in English. Take some time right now to look up these Bible verses to learn a little more about this man who has deeply influences your pastor. Underline his name when you find it. • John 1:35-42 • Luke 5:1-11 • Luke 6:12-16 • John 13:1-9 • Matthew 26:31-35 • John 18:15-18 and 25-27 These episodes describe some highs and lows in the relationship between Jesus and Simon. Perhaps Simon-Peter’s influence on me stems from his “out front” leadership and his willingness to admit his failures. He seems to be the person who blessed and exasperated Jesus the most. Simon’s early encounters with Jesus are the focus of this week’s worship service. It is a story that highlights some things that distracted Simon from recognizing the Messiah. It is a story that shows how wrongly we can interpret God’s activity. It is a story that identifies the importance of repentance and obedience. My prayerful hope is that Simon Peter becomes a positive influence is your pilgrimage of following Jesus. Stay faithful and fearless, Pastor Jim  Payette United Methodist Church
January 23, 2022 – 11:00 AM Welcome and Announcements Calling Song: “Jesus Loves the Little Children” Jesus loves the little children, All the children of the world. Red, brown, yellow, black and white, All are precious in His sight, Jesus loves the little children of the world. Responsive Reading From Psalm 19 Leader: The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. People: Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they display knowledge. Leader: There is no speech or language where their voice is not heard. People: Their voice goes out unto all the earth, their words to the ends of the world. All: May the words of my mouth and meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer. Unison Invocation O God, we give thanks for the children of our church and those of our families. We remember that you have adopted all of us as your children and that Jesus said we must receive your kingdom as little children. Open our eyes to see the blessings children bring and teach us to love them as Jesus does. We pray in his name. Amen Hymn of Praise: “Tell Me the Stories of Jesus” UMH #277 all vs. Tell me the stories of Jesus I love to hear; things I would ask him to tell me if he were here: scenes by the wayside, tales of the sea, stories of Jesus, tell them to me. First let me hear how the children stood round his knee, and I shall fancy his blessing resting on me; words full of kindness, deeds full of grace, all in the lovelight of Jesus' face. Into the city I'd follow the children's band, waving a branch of the palm tree high in my hand; one of his heralds, yes, I would sing loudest hosannas, "Jesus is King!" Gospel Reading - Mark 10:13-16 New Testament Reading - 3 John 1-4 Message: “Jesus Loves the Little Children” The Chosen, Season 1, Episode 3 Those words make us want to break into song! “Red, brown, yellow, black, and white! They are precious in his sight. Jesus loves the little children of the world.” This Sunday our worship services highlights that powerful relationship Jesus engendered with children. Yes, there is a special place in Jesus’ heart for children. Perhaps this comes from the Hebrew Bible’s emphasis on teaching children the laws and stories of their faith. Deuteronomy 6:4-9 points out the importance of “talking” about the commandments. We know that Joseph and Mary took Jesus to Jerusalem every year (a sixty mile journey from Nazareth) for the Feast of the Passover. No doubt they often talked about the trip and the reasons for it. Look up Luke 2:41-52 for some information about one of those trips. In Mark 9:33-37 and Mark 10:13-15 Jesus offered the example of children as something his followers should emulate. And there in Mark 10:16, Jesus holds little ones in his arms and blesses them. While Nicodemus, Matthew, Simon, Andrew, and Zebedee are dealing with the “adult” things of life, Jesus is making some young friends. Let’s think about our influence on the lives of young people.
Jesus loves the little children…all the children of the world. WATCH NOW ON ANGEL STUDIOS FOR FREE... Commitment Song: “Jesus Loves Me” UMH #191 (all verses) Jesus loves me, this I know, for the Bible tells me so. Little ones to him belong; they are weak, but he is strong. Refrain: Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me! The Bible tells me so. Jesus loves me he who died heaven's gate to open wide. He will wash away my sin, let his little child come in. [Refrain] Jesus loves me, this I know, as he loved so long ago, taking children on his knee, saying, "Let them come to me." [Refrain] Benediction: May the peace of the Lord Jesus go with you wherever he may send you. May he guide you through the wilderness, protect you through the storm. May he bring you home rejoicing at the wonders he has shown you. May he bring you home rejoicing once again into our doors. Postlude Thank you for Worshiping with us today! (CCLI License #1552544) From Jim’s Cluttered Desks
January 19, 2022 Jesus loves the little children. Those words make me want to break into song! “Red, brown, yellow, black, and white! They are precious in his sight. Jesus loves the little children of the world.” Yes, Jesus does have a special place in his heart for children. Perhaps this comes from the Hebrew Bible’s emphasis on teaching children the laws and stories of their faith. Deuteronomy 6:4-9 points out the importance of “talking” about the commandments. We know that Joseph and Mary took Jesus to Jerusalem every year (a sixty mile journey from Nazareth) for the Feast of the Passover. No doubt they often talked about the trip and the reasons for it. Look up Luke 2:41-52 for some information about one of those trips. In Mark 9:33-37 and Mark 10:13-15 offered the example of children as something his followers should emulate. And there in Mark 10:16 Jesus holds little ones in his arms and blesses them. This coming Sunday our worship services will focus on that wonderful relationship Jesus engendered with children. It will be easy to focus on COVID-19 home test kits and N95 face masks this week. Perhaps there might be something greater to consider. Please join me in thinking about our influence on the lives of young people. What do they take away from overhearing our conversations? How are we praying for them and their parents? How are we blessing them, just like Jesus did. Jesus loves the little children…all the children of the world. See you Sunday, Pastor Jim  Payette United Methodist Church
Communion Sunday Prelude Welcome and Announcements *Call to Worship *Calling Song “Thou Art Worthy” TFWS #2041 Thou art worthy, Thou art worthy, Thou art worthy, O Lord, To receive glory, Glory and honor, Glory and honor and 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 36:5-9 Leader; Your steadfast love, O Lord, extends to the heavens, your faithfulness to the clouds. People: Your righteousness is like the mighty mountains, your judgements are like the great deep; you save humans and animals alike. Leader: How precious is your steadfast love, O God! All people may take refuge in the shadow of your wings. People: They feast on the abundance of your house, and your give them drink from the river of your delights. All: For with you is the fountain of life; in your light we see light. Unison Invocation You invite us to Your presence, to the table of Your feast, to Your walk of companionship, to Your mission of well-being. We take timid steps toward home and are welcomed. Now, in this hour meet us not according to our flaws but according to Your generous self-giving: Be our Christmas, and start the world again; Be our Easter, and draw us from death to new life; Be our Pentecost, and breathe on us to begin again as we live and pray in Jesus name. Amen. Message “Shabbat” The Chosen – Episode 2 Last Sunday we met several people: Mary of Magdala, Nicodemus, Simon and his brother Andrew, and Matthew. This Sunday we are going to see how they observed Shabbat (Sabbath in English), the Jewish day of rest. Mary, Nicodemus, Simon, and Matthew each observed Shabbat. Their Shabbat experiences were different. Shabbat is the day of the week when observant Jews obey the Fourth Commandment (Exodus 20:8-11 and Deuteronomy 5:12). In these passages we see two different reasons for keeping the Shabbat:
Sabbath traditions vary among Jews just as Christian worship traditions do. Does your family have any religious traditions like this? What religious traditions were you raised with? Shabbat begins Friday night at sundown. A family meal is the centerpiece of the evening and begins with candle lighting and prayers. The woman of the house begins the ceremony with a blessing and candle lighting. Usually there are two candles on the table. Altar flowers today are in remembrance of Debra Street’s Mother, Eva. She will pray: Blessed are You, Lord, our God, King of the universe, who has sanctified us with His commandments and has commanded us to light the candle of Shabbat and of the Day of Remembrance. Other prayers are offered during the meal and often the conversation is directed toward the reasons for a special day of rest. Following the Shabbat meal, the family would go to bed and attend synagogue services the following day. Jesus attended synagogue services “as was his habit” (Luke 4:16). The evening meal and the synagogue services were the Sabbath traditions with which Jesus was raised. Religious disciplines, such as Sabbath keeping, are important. Parents and congregational leaders have a responsibility to provide instructional opportunities. However, it is possible to become “legalistic” about specific ways to learn about and honor God. Some of the most dramatic confrontations between Jesus and the religious leaders of his day were about Sabbath keeping. Jesus clarified the purpose of Sabbath keeping when he said, “The Sabbath was made for people, not people for the Sabbath.” (Mark 3:27) Mark 3:1-5 records a confrontation between Jesus and some religious leaders during a Sabbath service. Read about it some time. Let us never be guilty of making our religious tradition more important than God’s grace. Oh yes, watch for “the wink.” Enjoy! WATCH NOW ON ANGEL STUDIOS FOR FREE.. The Communion Service Communion Hymn “Open Our Eyes Lord” TFWS #2086 Open our eyes Lord We want to see Jesus To reach out and touch Him And say that we love Him Open our ears Lord And Help us to listen Open our eyes Lord We want to see Jesus The Apostles Creed I believe in God, the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, is seated at the right hand of the Father, and will come again to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy universal church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Our Lord invites to his table all who love him, Who earnestly repent of their sin, and seek to live in peace with one another. Let us confess our sin before God and one another. Prayer of Confession and Pardon Merciful God, we confess that we have not loved you with our whole heart. Our faith has been tested and we have stumbled. Forgive us, we pray. Our feet have strayed from the path of Christ and we have wandered from you. Forgive us, we pray. We have put our faith in the loud voices of this world, ignoring your whispers. Forgive us, we pray. We do want to follow Jesus, the Christ, in whose name we pray. Amen. Leader: Hear the good news; Christ died for us while we were yet sinners. That proves God’s love for us. In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven. In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven. Thanks be to God! Bread and Cup Please pray: Eternal God, we give you thanks for this holy mystery in which “the Word became flesh and dwelt among us.” Strengthen us in mind, body and soul for the days ahead. May your Spirit fill us as we live and pray in Jesus’ name. Amen. Sending Hymn “I Stand Amazed in the Presence” UMH #371 (Verses 1 and 5) I stand amazed in the presence Of Jesus the Nazarene, And wonder how He could love me, A sinner, condemned, unclean. How marvelous! How wonderful! And my song shall ever be; How marvelous! How wonderful! Is my Savior’s love for me. When with the ransomed in glory His face I at last shall see, ‘Twill be my joy thro’ the ages To sing of His love for me. How marvelous! How wonderful! And my song shall ever be; How marvelous! How wonderful! Is my Savior’s love for me. Postlude Thank you for Worshiping with us today! (CCLI License #1552544) From Jim’s Cluttered Desks
January 12, 2022 We met several people Sunday: Mary of Magdala, Nicodemus, Simon and his brother Andrew, and Matthew. This Sunday we are going to see how they observed Shabbat (Sabbath in English), the Jewish day of rest. Mary, Nicodemus, Simon, and Matthew will each observe Shabbat in different ways and experience Shabbat with different results. Shabbat is the day of the week when observant Jews obey the Fourth Commandment (Exodus 20:8-11 and Deuteronomy 5:12). In these passages we see two different reasons for keeping the Shabbat:
Sabbath traditions among Jews vary just as Christian worship traditions do. In most traditional families Shabbat begins Friday night at sundown. A family meal is the centerpiece of the evening and begins with candle lighting and prayers. The woman of the house begins the ceremony with a blessing and candle lighting. Usually there are two candles on the table. She will pray: Blessed are You, Lord, our God, King of the universe, who has sanctified us with His commandments and has commanded us to light the candle of Shabbat and of the Day of Remembrance. Other prayers are offered during the meal and often the conversation is directed toward the reasons for a special day of rest. Following the Shabbat meal the family would go to bed and attend synagogue services the next day. Jesus attended synagogue services “as was his habit” (Luke 4:16). These were the Sabbath traditions with which Jesus was raised. Does your family have any religious traditions like this? What religious traditions were you raised with? See you Sunday, Pastor Jim  Payette United Methodist Church
January 9, 2022, 9:00 a.m. Prelude Welcome Call to Worship Calling Song “Be Not Afraid” (Inspired by Isaiah 43) Be not afraid I go before you always come, follow me and I will give you rest You shall cross the barren desert but you shall not die of thirst you shall wander far in safety though you do not know the way you shall speak your words to foreign men and they will understand you shall see the face of God and live Be not afraid I go before you always Come, follow me and I will give you rest If you pass through raging waters in the sea You shall not drown If you walk amid the burning flames You shall not be harmed If you stand before the power of hell And death is at your side Know that I am with you through it all Be not afraid I go before you always Come, follow me and I will give you rest And blessed are your poor For the kingdom shall be theirs Blest are you that weep and mourn For one day you shall laugh And if wicked men insult and hate you All because of me Blessed, blessed are you Be not afraid I go before you always Come, follow me and I will give you rest Responsive Reading from Psalm 29 (The Message) Leader: Bravo, God. Bravo! All the angels shout, “Encore!” People: We stand before the glory, in awe before God’s visible power. Leader: Stand at attention! Dress your best to honor him! People: God makes his people strong. God gives his people peace. Unison Invocation Lord of laughter and tears, sit with us this morning and, through the powerful presence of Jesus Christ, help us experience the peace that is stronger than terrors without names, questions without answers, pain without relief. In His name we pray. Amen. Message ‘I Have Called You by Name’ The Chosen (Episode 1) Try to imagine a world where Jesus was relatively unknown. This first episode takes place in such a world. Jesus plays a very small role in this episode. We will meet several people who will play important roles in the life of Jesus. Most of the episode takes place in Capernaum, a village on the northwest shore of the Sea of Galilee. Mary Magdalene: Jesus healed Mary (this healing is reported but not described) of demon possession. Other than Mary, the mother of Jesus, Mary of Magdala (her home town), is mentioned more than any other female follower of Jesus. Her healing is mentioned in Luke 8:2-3. In each Gospel she is present at the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus. In this interpretation the adult Mary uses the name Lilith or Lil. There is no mention of this in the Bible. During the earliest years of the Christian Movement, Mary of Magdala is called the “apostle to the apostles.” Nicodemus: Nicodemus was a member of the Jewish Council (Sanhedrin) and “the teacher of the Jews.” He had significant religious and political power in occupied Israel and was very interested in Jesus. He is aligned with the religious-political party of Pharisees. Nicodemus is mentioned by name in John 3:1-21 and John 19:39. Matthew: Matthew was a Jew who was awarded a contract to collect taxes for the Roman occupying force. This made him an outcast among the general population of Israel (including his family) but made him quite wealthy and grudgingly appreciated by the Roman authorities. Matthew was one of the twelve people called by Jesus to be his apostles. He is the inspired author of The Gospel of Matthew. He is identified as “Levi” in the gospels of Mark and Luke. Matthew was his Greek name. Levi was his Hebrew name. Simon (Peter): Simon was a commercial fisherman by trade. He lived and worked in the northern province of Galilee, fishing the Sea of Galilee. Commercial fisherman work hard but, like all who make their living dependent on the natural world, can work hard and wisely and still not be financially secure. This presentation shows him having serious tax issues. Simon (Peter) was known for his natural leadership skills and impetuous personality. He is married but the name of his wife is not mentioned in the Gospels. Here she is named Eden. Simon is nicknamed “Peter” by Jesus but in this episode that has not yet happened. You will find Simon Peter throughout the first five books of the New Testament. Read Mark 1:16-20 to see one of the first times he is mentioned. Jesus of Nazareth Jesus of Nazareth is the preeminent personality of human history. Christians believe him to be divine, God incarnate. He was born in occupied Israel over 2,000 years ago and was executed while still a young man. Christians believe that his call to follow him is for every person of every generation. In this presentation Jesus calls Mary by her name and she is changed. He knew her although she did not know him. He knows us as well. He wants us to be whole, complete, who we were created to be. Commitment Song “The Summons” TFWS 2130 Will you come and follow me if I but call your name? Will you go where you don’t know and never be the same? Will you let my love be shown, will you let my name be know, will you let my life be grown in you and you in me? Lord, your summons echoes true when you but call my name. Let me turn and follow you and never be the same. In your company I’ll go where your love and footsteps show. Thus I’ll move and live and grow in you and you in me. Unison Benediction May the peace of the Lord Jesus go with you wherever he may send you. May he guide you through the wilderness, protect you through the storm. May he bring you home rejoicing at the wonders he has shown you. May he bring you home rejoicing once again into our doors. Postlude Thank you for Worshiping with us today! (CCLI License #1552544) From Jim’s Cluttered Desks
December 6, 2022 From Jim’s Cluttered Desks December 6, 2022 Using the eight episode dramatic production titled The Chosen, we are beginning an eight-week journey through the early days of Jesus’ teaching and healing work. Try to imagine a world where Jesus was relatively unknown. This first episode takes place in such a world. Jesus plays a very small role in this episode. The reputation and notoriety of Jesus will grow throughout these eight presentations. Some people will decide to follow him. Others will be confused because he is not the kind of messiah they were taught to expect. There are also those who will oppose him, sometimes violently. Things haven’t changed much. Here are some tips:
Carve out some time before Sunday to read Isaiah 43:21-2, Matthew 27:55-61, Luke 8:2-3, Matthew 9:9-13, Mark 1:16-20, John 3:1-21, John 19:38-42, Find a map of Israel during the times of Jesus. Identify Capernaum, Nazareth, and Jerusalem. I’m looking forward to walking with Jesus and those who decided to follow him (including you) over these next eight Sundays. See you Sunday, Pastor Jim  Payette United Methodist Church
January 2, 2022 – 11:00 AM Welcome and Announcements “Family of God” I'm so glad I'm a part of the family of God I've been washed in the fountain Cleansed by His blood Joint heirs with Jesus As we travel this sod For I'm part of the family The family of God Hymn: “Joy to the World” UMH# 246 vs 1,2,4 Joy to the world, the Lord is come! Let earth receive her King; let every heart prepare him room, and heaven and nature sing, and heaven and nature sing, and heaven, and heaven, and nature sing. Joy to the world, the Savior reigns! Let all their songs employ; while fields and floods, rocks, hills, and plains repeat the sounding joy, repeat the sounding joy, repeat, repeat the sounding joy. No more let sins and sorrows grow, nor thorns infest the ground; he comes to make his blessings flow far as the curse is found, far as the curse is found, far as, far as the curse is found. He rules the world with truth and grace, and makes the nations prove the glories of his righteousness, and wonders of his love, and wonders of his love, and wonders, wonders of his love. Responsive Reading Responsive Reading from Psalm 147 Leader: Jerusalem, worship God! Zion, praise your God! He made your city secure, he blessed your children among you. People: He keeps the peace at your borders, he puts the best bread on your tables. He launches his promises earthward – how swift and sure they come! Leader: He spreads snow like white fleece, he scatters frost like ashes, he broadcasts hail like birdseed – who can survive his winter? People: Then he gives the command and it all melts; he breathes on winter – suddenly it’s spring! Leader: He speaks the same way to Jacob, speaks words that work to Israel. He never did this to the other nations; they never heard such commands. All: Hallelujah! Unison Invocation: O Almighty God, heavenly angels spoke to earthly shepherds and eternity entered time in the child of Bethlehem. As we retell the Christmas story let us be caught up in the eternal in that same child, that we might join the shepherds and all the heavenly host in praising the coming of Jesus Christ, our Savior. Amen. Offering our gifts and tithes Offering Prayer New Testament Reading - Ephesians 1:3-12 God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks be to God! Hymn: “Angels From the Realms of Glory” UMH#220 vs. 1,2,4 Angels from the realms of glory, wing your flight o'er all the earth; ye who sang creation's story now proclaim Messiah's birth: Refrain: Come and worship, come and worship, worship Christ, the newborn king. Shepherds, in the field abiding, watching o'er your flocks by night, God with us is now residing; yonder shines the infant light: [Refrain] Saints, before the altar bending, Watching long in hope and fear; Suddenly the Lord, descending, in his temple shall appear: [Refrain] Prayers of the People and The Lord’s Prayer Message: “You Don’t Know the Scriptures” Timothy 2:15 and 3:14-17 Hymn: “Go Tell it on the Mountain” UMH#251 all vs. Benediction: May the peace of the Lord Jesus go with you wherever he may send you. May he guide you through the wilderness, protect you through the storm. May he bring you home rejoicing at the wonders he has shown you. May he bring you home rejoicing once again into our doors. Postlude Thank you for Worshiping with us today! (CCLI License #1552544) |