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Payette United Methodist Church April 28, 2024 – 11:00 AM Welcome Passing the Peace “Family of God” Calling Song: “Bind Us Together” TFWS#2226 Call to Worship - Macy Steckley 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) - Macy Steckley 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 4:7-21 (CEB) Hymn: Alleluia Praise Song: “God, Help Me to Be” Music Team Children’s Time Pastor Mary Beth Prayers of the People Danny Crego Offering Prayer Danny Crego Doxology UMH#94 Prayer Hymn: “Great is the Lord” TFWS#2022 vs.1-2 Message: Pastor Mary Beth John 15:1-8 (CEB) Praise Song: “One Thing Remains” 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, 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 today 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 next Sunday after church. Please plan to attend. The annual golf tourney hosted by the UMM will be on Tuesday, June 25th. Save the date!
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Hi Everyone! April 25, 2024
One of our Idaho State Representatives, Sue Chew passed away last week with cancer. I didn’t know her or even follow her but she left this advice behind. “Be open to folks that are different than you and also just love each other. None of us is perfect.” To me that is so simple and profound at the same time. Rest in peace Sue Chew. On a lighter note, I think you should hear this story. Teresa Beer’s friend called to let her know that she had some plastic Easter eggs that she was giving away. Of course, Teresa said yes to the eggs. Guess how many eggs we have in room 5 not including the ones we already had. 4,032! That’s a lot of eggs! At least we have a year to decide their fate. The May-June editions of The Upper Room are available in the entryway. Let me know if you need help getting here to get one. The Trustee Committee met last week and decided to have a spring All Church Cleanup. It will be accomplished as it was the past couple of years. Sign up for a task, complete it and mark it off the list. You can come whenever you’d like instead of meeting on a Saturday morning. Please bring your own tools and cleaning supplies. The lists will be out on Sunday morning or you can call the office and let me know what you’d like to do. Thanks so much in advance! Remember that we will have a quick Charge Conference after church this Sunday to approve Pastor Mary Beth’s compensation package since she will be changing to a half time position. Everyone is invited to this meeting. Have you noticed that our former playground is being improved? The UMM have been working hard to change it from a patch of weeds to beautiful lawn. They are on the home stretch now with just a few sprinkler issues needing attention and then they will plant grass. The UMM is using their money and labor and we appreciate it! The United Methodist Church’s General Conference started on Tuesday of this week in Charlotte, South Carolina. Please pray for safe travels for all and for wisdom and good decisions. Please keep John and Jeanie Sandquist in your prayers as they prepare to move to their new house in Fruitland. There is a lot involved in this move and they can use your prayers and maybe even some help. Stay tuned! I’m asking for prayers for Lexi from Boise. We have prayed for her in the past through her two kidney transplants and now she is having cardiac issues. Her mom knew we prayed for her before and asks for prayer again. I told her we were on it! Bonnie Hall’s sister-in-law Sigrid lost her mother last week and Bonnie asks us to pray for Sigrid and the whole family. Let’s hold up our world in prayer. There is so much conflict, brokenness and suffering going on right now. Let’s pray every day for solutions. Keep these folks on your prayer list: Hugh Homan, Anne DeBord, Jerry Hall, Jim Warzyn, the Taylor family, Irene Jeffries, Shannon Osborn, Lis Williamson, Josh, Grace Hammon and Peyton. We need volunteers to ride on the float on May 18th. Let’s let Payette know what PUMC is all about! It will be fun! Today may there be peace within. May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be. May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith. May you be confident knowing you are a child of God. Blessings, Cris  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! Hi Everyone! April 18, 2024
I have so many things to tell you about this week. This Saturday is Game Night at the Boesch’s! It starts at 5:00 p.m. Bring your favorite game and a snack to share. It will be fun! We are planning a quick Charge Conference after church on Sunday, April 28th to approve Pastor Mary Beth’s compensation package starting July 1st since she will move to a half time position with us then. Everyone is invited to attend this meeting. It will last just a few minutes. It’s springtime so that makes it pickleball time! We’ll put the net up as soon as someone is ready to play. Just let me know. On May 5th our UMM will serve a baked potato and chili lunch after church. A free will offering will be collected. Plan on coming to lunch on May 5th and leave the cooking to the guys! I visited with John Sandquist this week and he shared the news that he and Jeanie have purchased a home in Fruitland and will start the process of moving soon. The new home is smaller and is on one level which will make it easier for everyone. Downsizing the amount of work will be a blessing for John and Jeanie. They will eventually sell their home on the second most famous Pennsylvania Ave in the country! Stay tuned….they might need help. The UMM will be hosting the annual Golf Tournament on Tuesday, June 25th at Scotch Pines Golf Course in Payette. This is always a fun event for golfers and non-golfers alike. It will be a best ball tourney which means just someone in your group needs to be good. If you’d like to get in on the action but not golf, you can join us for lunch afterwards. I will have details about cost and start time in the near future. Tom and Anita Montgomery, we’d love for you to join us again! When the Ad Board met this week, we finalized the plans for the float in the Apple Blossom Parade on May 18th. We will borrow Glenora’s trailer, Ken will find us some bales to sit on, we have some decorations ordered and we will be giving out Mardi Gras necklaces along the parade route. It sounds so fun! The trailer has a ramp so it will be easy on and off. Please plan to join us. We were honored to host the funeral for Jean Stephan last Saturday. She and Bill were a big part of our church for many years. The family asks for prayers for travel mercies as they all head home and for healing. Grace Hammond is doing better but can still use your prayers. Her sister Jo just had cataract surgery on both eyes. Pray for continued healing for both. The Tres Dias women will be heading to McCall for their weekend this Thursday. Please pray for safe travels for all and for a blessed event. (We may have some of their cars in our parking lot over the weekend.) Please pray for Mike’s brother Jerry and his family. He has been fighting mesothelioma and now the doctors aren’t able to help with treatment anymore. Ron’s brother Jim who has been fighting cancer isn’t doing well at all. We are praying that he isn’t in pain. We will travel to Wisconsin in May and hope to be able to spend some time with him. Please keep the whole family in your prayers. Pastor Mary Beth asks us to pray for the Taylor family. Keep the family of Cory Lopez in your prayers. He was 27 and passed away recently. He leaves his wife Morgan. Continue to pray for Peyton as she fights cancer again, Lyna Wilkins, Anne DeBord, Irene Jeffries, Shannon Osborn, Lis Williamson, Hugh Homan, and Josh. Have a great rest of your week and we hope to see you in church on Sunday! May your day be filled with God’s blessings, Cris  Christ Appears at the Table by di Buoninsegna Duccio
Payette United Methodist Church April 14, 2024 – 11:00 AM Welcome Passing the Peace “Family of God” Calling Song: “He Lives” UMH#310 vs.1-3 Call to Worship Leslie Olson 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) Leslie Olson 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 Psalm 4 (CEB) Hymn: Alleluia Praise Song: “Oh Great God, Give Us Rest” Music Team Children’s Time Lori Steiniker Prayers of the People Danny Crego Offering Prayer Danny Crego Doxology UMH#94 Prayer Hymn: “O How He Loves You and Me” TFWS#2108 vs.1,2 Message: Pastor Mary Beth Luke 24:36-48 (CEB) Praise Song: “Death in His Grave” 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 Trustee Committee will meet at 6:15 on Monday, April 15th with the Ad Board following at 7:00. Everyone is welcome! This Saturday, April 20th is 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!  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. 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! |