 Payette United Methodist Church
February 27, 2022 Prelude Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship Calling Song “Holy, Holy” TFWS #2039 Holy holy holy holy Holy holy Lord God Almighty And we lift our hearts before You As a token of our love Holy holy holy holy Gracious Father gracious Father We're so blessed to be Your children Gracious Father And we lift our heads before You As a token of our love Gracious Father gracious Father Precious Jesus precious Jesus We're so glad that You've redeemed us Precious Jesus And we lift our hands before You As a token of our love Precious Jesus precious Jesus Holy Spirit Holy Spirit Come and fill our hearts anew Holy Spirit And we lift our voice before You As a token of our love Holy Spirit Holy Spirit Hallelujah hallelujah Hallelujah hallelujah And we lift our hearts before You As a token of our love Hallelujah hallelujah Responsive Reading from Psalm 99 Leader: The Lord reigns, let the nations tremble; he sits enthroned between the cherubim, let the earth shake. People: Great is the Lord in Zion; he is exalted over all the nations. Let them praise your great and awesome name – he is holy. All: Exalt the Lord our God and worship at his footstool; he is holy. Unison Invocation Heavenly Father, You have chosen to speak to us through prophets, wise leaders, and most clearly and perfectly through your son, Jesus Christ. Give us now the ability to hear, understand, and obey him, the one you have sent because of your great love. We pray in his name. Amen. Gospel Reading John 3:27-31 God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks be to God! Message Part 1 “Responding” The Chosen – Episode 8 Now he (Jesus) had to go through Samaria. So he came to a town in Samaria called Sychar, near the plot of ground Jacob had given to his son Joseph. Jacob’s well was there and Jesus, tired as he was from the journey, sat down by the well. It was about noon. When a Samaritan woman came to draw water, Jesus said to her, “Will you give me a drink?” (His disciples had gone into the town to buy food.) The Samaritan woman said to him, “You are a Jew and I am a Samaritan woman. How can you ask me for a drink?” (For Jews do not associate with Samaritans.) John 4:4-9 This passage highlights the ways Jesus breaks down barriers that separate and exclude people from the Kingdom of God. The hateful division between Jews and Samaritans was centuries old by the time Jesus comes on the scene. It dates back to the Eighth Century B.C. Take a look at verse 4. Read it out loud. Look at attached map. Did Jesus ‘have” to go through Samaria because there were no other roads? No. Why did he “have” to go through Samaria? Most importantly, in this passage Jesus reveals that he is indeed the Messiah (John 4:26). Hymn “O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee” UMH #430 O Master, let me walk with thee in lowly paths of service free; tell me thy secret; help me bear the strain of toil, the fret of care. Help me the slow of heart to move by some clear, winning word of love; teach me the wayward feet to stay, and guide them in the homeward way. Teach me thy patience; still with thee in closer, dearer company, in work that keeps faith sweet and strong, in trust that triumphs over wrong; In hope that sends a shining ray far down the future's broadening way, in peace that only thou canst give, with thee, O Master, let me live. Message Part 2 “Breaking Down Barriers” The Chosen – Episode 8 Hymn “I Surrender All” UMH #354 All to Jesus I surrender; all to him I freely give; I will ever love and trust him, in his presence daily live. Refrain: I surrender all, I surrender all, all to thee, my blessed Savior, I surrender all. All to Jesus I surrender; humbly at his feet I bow, worldly pleasures all forsaken; take me, Jesus, take me now. [Refrain] All to Jesus I surrender; make me, Savior, wholly thine; let me feel the Holy Spirit, truly know that thou art mine. [Refrain] All to Jesus I surrender; Lord, I give myself to thee; fill me with thy love and power; let thy blessing fall on me. [Refrain] 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. *from Common Prayer: A Liturgy for Ordinary Radicals Postlude Thank you for Worshiping with us today! (CCLI License #1552544)
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 We will be using Episode 8 of The Chosen (Season One) this Sunday. Several stories come together. Some are given quite a bit of time in the episode. Others are only briefly mentioned. Each something to do with following Jesus.
I have some homework for you. Read John 4:1-38 before Sunday. This passage highlights the ways Jesus breaks down barriers that separate and exclude people from the Kingdom of God. The hateful division between Jews and Samaritans was centuries old by the time Jesus comes on the scene. It dates back to the Eighth Century B.C. After reading this story ponder ways that you felt left out, overlooked, or excluded. Who came along to help you? How did those experiences shape your self-image and the decisions you make today? Now, go back to John 4. Take a look at verse 4. Read it out loud. Look at attached map. Did Jesus “have” to go through Samaria because there were no other roads? No. Why did he “have” to go through Samaria? See you Sunday. Pastor Jim  Payette United Methodist Church
February 20, 2022 Communion Sunday Prelude Welcome and Announcements *Call to Worship Calling Song “He Has Made Me Glad” TFWS #2270 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 from Psalm 37 Leader: Do not fret because of those who are evil or be envious of those who do wrong; for like the grass they will soon wither, like green plants they will soon die away. People: Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Take delight in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart. All: Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this. Unison Invocation Heavenly Father, we come in the name of Jesus, asking that as we gather this morning, your presence will touch us in some way. Use the songs, the scriptures, the sunlight, or anything you can find to lead us deeper into your kingdom. Amen. Hymn “We Have Come at Christ’s Own Bidding” TFWS #2103 We have come at Christ's own bidding to this high and holy place, where we wait with hope and longing for some token of God's grace. Here we pray for new assurance that our faith is not in vain, searching like those first disciples for a sign both clear and plain. Light breaks through our clouds and shadows, splendor bathes the flesh joined Word, Moses and Elijah marvel as the heavenly voice is heard. Eyes and hearts behold with wonder how the Law and Prophets meet: Christ with garments drenched in brightness, stands transfigured and complete. Strengthened by this glimpse of glory, fearful lest our faith decline, we, like Peter, find it tempting to remain and build a shrine. But true worship gives us courage to proclaim what we profess, that our daily lives may prove us people of god we bless. Old Testament Reading - Numbers 21:4-9 Gospel Reading - Matthew 9:9-13 Message “Invitations” John 3:1-21 - The Chosen – Season 1, Episode 7 This Sunday's sixteen minute clip (The Chosen – Episode 7) dramatically portrays two invitations. The first happens in a private meeting between Jesus and Nicodemus. The second is the very public calling of Matthew. Get your Bible and read about these two events. You will find the private meeting with Nicodemus in John 3:1-21. It will require about 3 minutes of your time to read it. Then you can read how Matthew describes Jesus calling him in Matthew 9:9-13. That takes about 45 seconds to read out loud. Ponder these questions:
Be not afraid, Pastor Jim The Communion Service 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. Communion Hymn “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” UMH #298 (Vs 1& 2) When I survey the wondrous cross on which the Prince of Glory died; my richest gain I count but loss, and pour contempt on all my pride. Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast, save in the death of Christ, my God; all the vain things that charm me most, I sacrifice them to his blood. 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. 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. Closing Hymn “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” UMH #298 (Verse 4) Were the whole realm of nature mine, that were an offering far too small; love so amazing, so divine, demands my soul, my life, my all. 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. *from Common Prayer: A Liturgy for Ordinary Radicals Postlude Thank you for Worshiping with us today! (CCLI License #1552544) From Jim's Cluttered Desks
RSVP February 16, 2022 This Sunday's sixteen minute clip (The Chosen – Episode 7) dramatically portrays two invitations. The first happens in a private meeting between Jesus and Nicodemus. The second is the very public calling of Matthew. Get your Bible and read about these two events. You will find the private meeting with Nicodemus in John 3:1-21. It will require about 3 minutes of your time to read it. Then you can read how Matthew describes Jesus calling him in Matthew 9:9-13. That takes about 45 seconds to read out loud. Ponder these questions:
My prayer is that this exercise will bless and challenge you as you prepare for this Lord's Day. Be not afraid, Pastor Jim  Payette United Methodist Church
February 13, 2022 Prelude Welcome and Announcements *Call to Worship Calling Song “I Shall Not Be Moved” Chorus I shall not be, I shall not be moved. I shall not be, I shall not be moved. Just like a tree that’s planted by the living water, I shall not be moved. Verse 1: Jesus is my Savior, I shall not be moved He will fail me never, I shall not be moved Verse 2: On his word I'm feeding, I shall not be moved He’s the one who’s leading, I shall not be moved Verse 3: When my cross is heavy, I shall not be moved When my cross is heavy, I shall not be moved Responsive Reading Psalm 1 Leader: Blessed are those who do not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, but who delight in the law of the Lord and meditate on his law day and night. People: They are like a tree planted by streams of water which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither – whatever they do prospers. Unison Invocation Here we are Lord, maybe not strong or fruitful as trees planted by streams, but we have decided to follow Jesus. We come needing to humble ourselves and renew our commitment to being, first and foremost, followers of Jesus. Touch each of us according to our need and your desire. We pray in the powerful name of Jesus. Amen. Hymn of Praise “And Can It Be that I Should Gain” UMH #363 (vv. 1, 4, 5) And can it be that I should gain an interest in the Savior's blood! Died he for me? who caused his pain! For me? who him to death pursued? Amazing love! How can it be that thou, my God, shouldst die for me? Amazing love! How can it be that thou, my God, shouldst die for me? Long my imprisoned spirit lay, fast bound in sin and nature's night; thine eye diffused a quickening ray; I woke, the dungeon flamed with light; my chains fell off, my heart was free, I rose, went forth, and followed thee. My chains fell off, my heart was free, I rose, went forth, and followed thee. No condemnation now I dread; Jesus, and all in him, is mine; alive in him, my living Head, and clothed in righteousness divine, bold I approach th' eternal throne, and claim the crown, through Christ my own. Bold I approach th' eternal throne, and claim the crown, through Christ my own. Old Testament Reading - Jeremiah 17:5-10 Gospel Reading - Luke 6:17-26 Stewardship Moment “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” UMH #95 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures here below; praise him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen Message “Indescribable Compassion” Mark 1:40-2:12 - The Chosen – Season 1, Episode 6 Here are some tips that might help you prepare for this Sunday’s presentation of The Chosen: • Two scenes of healing are recorded in Matthew 8:1-4 and 9:1-7, Mark 1:40-2:12, or Luke 5:12-26. The passage from Mark’s gospel will be read aloud during the service. • In the first, a man was healed of leprosy (Hansen’s Disease). In the second, a person was healed of paralysis. • What words or images from this passage catch your attention? • Where was Jesus? Who might have been with him? • Do you find any clues about why these two were healed? • What are your reactions when you read about these and other healings? Could it be that relieving physical, social, or emotional difficulties is not the only or maybe the most important reason for a healing? WATCH EPISODE 6 NOW ON ANGEL STUDIOS FOR FREE... Commitment Hymn “Amazing Grace” UMH #378 1. Amazing grace! How sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me! I once was lost, but now am found; was blind, but now I see. 2. 'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, and grace my fears relieved; how precious did that grace appear the hour I first believed. 3. Through many dangers, toils, and snares, I have already come; 'tis grace hath brought me safe thus far, and grace will lead me home. 4. The Lord has promised good to me, his word my hope secures; he will my shield and portion be, as long as life endures. 5. Yea, when this flesh and heart shall fail, and mortal life shall cease, I shall possess, within the veil, a life of joy and peace. 6. When we've been there ten thousand years, bright shining as the sun, we've no less days to sing God's praise than when we'd first begun. 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. *from Common Prayer: A Liturgy for Ordinary Radicals Postlude “We’re Marching to Zion” by Robert Lowry Thank you for Worshiping with us today! (CCLI License #1552544) From Jim’s Cluttered Desks
February 9, 2022 It was difficult to not be with you last Sunday. It is reported that you were well cared for. Here are some tips to help you prepare for this Sunday’s services:
Could it be that relieving physical, social, or emotional difficulties is not the only or maybe the most important reason for a miracle? See you Sunday, Pastor Jim  Payette United Methodist Church
February 6, 2022 (as recorded at Fruitland United Methodist Church) Prelude Welcome and Announcements *Call to Worship Hymn: “Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty” UMH #64, vs 1 & 4 Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty! Early in the morning our song shall rise to thee. Holy, holy, holy! Merciful and mighty, God in three persons, blessed Trinity! Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty! All thy works shall praise thy name, in earth and sky and sea. Holy, holy, holy! Merciful and mighty, God in three persons, blessed Trinity. Responsive Reading from Psalm 138 Leader: I will praise you, O Lord, with all my heart; before the “gods” I will sing your praise. People: I will bow down toward your hold temple and will praise your name for you have exalted your love and faithfulness above all things. Leader: When I called, you answered me; you made me bold and stouthearted. People: May all the kings of the earth praise you, O Lord, when they hear the words of your mouth. May they sing of the ways of the Lord, for the glory of the Lord is great. Leader: Though the Lord is on high, he looks upon the lowly, but the proud he knows from afar. All: Your love, O Lord, endures forever. Unison Invocation Lord, some of us have found wealth in this world, while others of us have not. As we stand here before you, we are all paupers, except for your grace and love extended through Jesus of Nazareth in whose name we pray. Amen. Old Testament Reading - Isaiah 6:1-8 Gospel Reading - John 2:1-12 Message: “Do What He Tells You” The Chosen – Season 1, Episode 5 Jesus had been down at Bethany which is east of Jerusalem. He then traveled back up to the province of Galilee (John 1:43). That’s when he attended a wedding in the village of Cana. Take a look at a map of first-century Israel (you might have one in the back of your Bible). Find the Sea of Galilee. Then find Nazareth. Look to the northwest and you’ll find Cana. List some things you know about the wedding in Cana. Then list some things you don’t know. Can you remember anything embarrassing happening at a wedding? Something embarrassing happen at the Cana wedding. They ran out of wine. We don’t know why that happened but it did. Do a little research about the jars, the ones Jesus asked to be filled. What was important about the jars being made of stone? Then ponder Mary’s words: “Do whatever he tells you.” How do those words apply to your life right now? Enjoy your study. WATCH NOW ON ANGEL STUDIOS FOR FREE... Commitment Song: “Trees of the Field” TFWS #2279 You shall go out with joy And be led forth with peace The mountains and the hills Will break forth before you There'll be shouts of joy And all the trees of the field Will clap, will clap their hands And all the trees of the field Will clap their hands The trees of the field Will clap their hands The trees of the field Will clap their hands While you go out with joy 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
February 3, 2022 I’ll not be with you this Sunday (February 6). The Chosen, Season 1, Episode 5 You can prepare for the worship service by reading John 2:1-12. Jesus had been down at Bethany which is east of Jerusalem. He then traveled back up to the province of Galilee (John 1:43). That’s when he attended a wedding in the village of Cana. Take a look at a map of first-century Israel (you might have one in the back of your Bible). Find the Sea of Galilee. Then find Nazareth. Look to the northwest and you’ll find Cana. List some things you know about the wedding in Cana. Then list some things you don’t know. Can you remember anything embarrassing happening at a wedding? Something embarrassing happen at the Cana wedding. They ran out of wine. We don’t know why that happened but it did. Do a little research about the jars, the ones Jesus asked to be filled. What was important about the jars being made of stone? Then ponder Mary’s words: “Do whatever he tells you.” How do those words apply to your life right now? Enjoy your study. |