 Payette United Methodist Church Pentecost May 31, 2020 Prelude Welcome and Announcements Welcoming the Light of Christ – please light a candle Call to Worship Interlude Ringing the church bell Calling Song “Here I Am, Lord” UMH #593 I, the Lord of snow and rain, I have borne my people’s pain. I have wept for love of them. They turn away. I will break their hearts of stone, give them hearts for love alone. I will speak my word to them. Whom shall I send? Here I am, Lord, is it I, Lord? I have heard you calling in the night. I will go Lord, if you lead me. I will hold your people in my heart. Responsive Reading from Psalm 104:33-34 Leader: I will sing to the Lord all my life; I will sing praise to my God as long as I live.. People: May my meditation be pleasing to him, as I rejoice in the Lord. Leader: Praise the Lord, my soul. All: Praise the Lord! Unison Invocation Lord Jesus, you promised life and life more abundant. Today we confess that we have often chosen the ways of death and destruction. Here we are, gathered to worship, asking you to help us choose life. To speak truth, not perpetuate lies; To face our fears, not rationalize them; To befriend strangers, not protect ourselves from them; To stand with those who suffer; to weep with those who weep. We need you to show the way as we pray in your name. Amen. Hymn “God of Grace and God of Glory” UMH #577 God of grace and God of glory, on thy people pour thy power; Crown thine ancient church’s story; bring her bud to glorious flower. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage; For the facing of this hour, for the facing of this hour. Cure thy children’s warring madness, bend our pride to thy control. Shame our wanton, selfish gladness, rich in things and poor in soul Grant us wisdom; grant us courage; Lest we miss thy kingdom’s goal, Lest we miss thy kingdom’s goal. Save us from weak resignation to the evils we deplore; Let the search for thy salvation be our glory evermore. Grant us wisdom; grant us courage, Serving thee whom we adore, serving thee whom we adore. Offering our gifts and tithes Offertory Offering prayer: Heavenly Father, you are the “giver of every good and perfect gift.” Thank you. May our time, talents, and treasures be tools in your hands So that your kingdom would come on earth as it is in heaven. We pray in Jesus’ name. Amen. Prayers of the People The Lord’s Prayer Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen. Hymn “Santo, Santo, Santo” TFWS #2007 Holy, holy, holy. My heart, my heart adores you! My heart knows how to say to you: You are holy, Lord. ¡Santo, santo, santo, mi corazon te adora! Mi corazon te sabe decir: ¡Santo eres Dios! Holy, holy, holy. My heart, my heart adores you! My heart knows how to say to you: You are holy, Lord. Message “What Does This Mean?” Acts 2:1-12 Commitment Hymn Spirit of the Living God” UMH #393 Spirit of the Living God, fall afresh on me. Spirit of the Living God, fall afresh on me. Melt me. Mold me. Fill me. Use me. Spirit of the Living God, fall afresh on me. 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 Thank you for Worshiping with us today! (CCLI License #1552544) Downloadable files of today's Worship Service are here in PDF or WORD format:
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It’s been an awful week for our country. We surpassed 100,000 deaths due to the coronavirus. We, by video, watched a man die while being subdued by a police officer in Minneapolis. Reports of nationwide violence have filled our conversations, the newspapers, social media, and television programs. We find ourselves without opportunities to gather as a family of faith to comfort and guide one another. I’d like to visit with you. So, tomorrow (May 31) at 9:00 in the morning (0900) I’m going to be at the Fruitland City Park. Join me if you are able. It won’t be a worship service although we might sing and pray. We will lament and encourage one another. Bring a lawn chair and a mask. I’ll bring my own cup of coffee. If you can’t make it, stop and pray during that time. Pastor Jim  Payette United Methodist Church Ascension Sunday – May 24, 2020 Prelude: “Ring the Bells of Heaven,” George F. Root; arranged by Robert J. Hughes Welcome and Announcements - Welcoming the Light of Christ Interlude: “I need Thee every Hour,” Annie S. Hawks; Robert Lowry Ringing the Church Bell CALL TO WORSHIP Calling Song “Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee” UMH #89 Joyful, joyful we adore thee, God of glory, Lord of love; Hearts unfold like flowers before thee, opening to the sun above. Melt the clouds of sin and sadness; drive the dark of doubt away. Giver of immortal gladness, fill us with the light of day. Responsive Reading from Psalm 68:32-35 Leader: The Lord reigns, he is robed in majesty; the Lord is robed in majesty and armed with strength; indeed, the world is established, firm and secure. People: Your throne was established long ago; you are from all eternity. Leader: The seas have lifted up, Lord, the seas have lifted up their voice; the seas have lifted up their pounding waves. Mightier than the thunder of the great waters, mightier than the breakers of the sea. People: The Lord on high is mighty! All: Your statutes, Lord, stand firm; holiness adorns your house for endless days. Unison Invocation Heavenly Father, We gladly acknowledge your presence here today. May your Holy Spirit open our minds to understand your will and ways. We thank you for witnesses who show us how to follow your Son, Jesus Christ, in whose name we pray. Amen. Hymn “We’ve a Story to Tell to the Nations” UMH #569 We’ve a story to tell to the nations, that shall turn their hearts to the right, a story of truth and mercy, a story of peace and light, a story of peace and light. (Refrain) For the darkness shall turn to dawning, and the dawning to noonday bright; and Christ’s great kingdom shall come on earth, the kingdom of love and light. We’ve a message to give to the nations, that the Lord who reigneth above hath sent us his Son to save us, and show us that God is love, and show us that is love. (Refrain) Gospel Reading: John 17:1-11 New Testament Reading: 1 Peter 5:6-11 God’s Word for God’s people! Thanks be to God! Offering our gifts and tithes Offering prayer of Francis of Assisi, 13th century: O Divine Master, Grant that we may not so much seek to be consoled as to console; To be understood as to understand; To be loved, as to love; For it is in giving that we receive, It is in pardoning that we are pardoned, And it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. We pray in the name of Jesus. Amen. Prayers of the People The Lord’s Prayer Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen. Hymn "Come By Here, My Lord“” Come by here, my Lord, come by here. Come by here my Lord, come by here. Come by here, my Lord, come by here. O Lord, come by here. Someone needs you Lord, come by here. Someone needs you Lord, come by here. Someone needs you Lord, come by here. Oh Lord, come by here. Someone’s praying Lord, come by here. Someone’s praying Lord, come by here. Someone’s praying Lord, come by here. Oh Lord, come by here. Message “You Will Be My Witnesses” Acts 1:1-11 Commitment Hymn “Soon and Very Soon” UMH #706 Soon and very soon, we are going to see the King; Soon and very soon, we are going to see the King; Soon and very soon, we are going to see the King. Hallelujah! Hallelujah! We’re going to see the King. No more dying there… No more crying there… 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: “The Faithful Word,” a medley of “Standing on the Promises,” R. Kelso Carter and “How Firm a Foundation,” K; arranged by Carter Bradbury Thank you for Worshiping with us today! (CCLI License #1552544) Downloadable files of today's Worship Service are here in PDF or WORD format:
Payette United Methodist Church Sixth Sunday of Easter – May 17, 2020 Prelude: “How Majestic is Your Name,” by Michael W. Smith Welcome and Announcements - Welcoming the Light of Christ Interlude: “I Love You, Lord,” by Laurie Klein CALL TO WORSHIP Calling Song “This Is My Father’s World” UMH #144 This is my Father’s world. O let me ne’er forget that though the wrong seems oft so strong, God is the ruler yet. This is my Father’s world: why should my heart be sad? The Lord is King; let the heavens ring! God reigns; let the earth be glad! Responsive Reading from Psalm 66:16-20 Leader: Come and hear, all you who fear God; let me tell you what he has done for me.. People: I cried out to him with my mouth; his praise was on my tongue. Leader: If I had cherished sin in my heart the Lord would not have listened; People: But God has surely listened and has heard my prayer. All: Praise be to God, who has not rejected my prayer or withheld his love from me. Unison Invocation Heavenly Father, we gladly acknowledge your presence among us today. Use these moments of worship to renew our love for you and our neighbors. Help us reaffirm our decision to follow Jesus Christ in whose name we pray. Amen. Hymn “God Will Take Care of You” UMH #130 Be not dismayed whate’er betide, God will take care of you; Beneath his wings of love abide, God will take care of you. (Refrain) God will take care of you, through every day, o’er all the way; He will take care of you, God will take care of you. Through days of toil when heart doth fail, God will take care of you; When dangers fierce your path assail, God will take care of you. (Refrain) No matter what may be the test, God will take care of you; Lean, weary one, upon his breast, God will take care of you. (Refrain) Gospel Reading: John 14:15-21 New Testament Reading: Acts 17:22-31 God’s Word for God’s people! Thanks be to God! Offering our gifts and tithes Offertory: “Simple Gifts,” a traditional Shaker hymn arranged by LaniF Smith Offering prayer: Gracious, giving God, we acknowledge your faithfulness. With you we always have plenty and enough to share. Forgive us when we have focused on ourselves And have failed to see those around us. Help us become more like Jesus, the one through whom we pray. Amen. Prayers of the People The Lord’s Prayer Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen. Hymn “In His Time” TFWS #2203 In his time, in his time; he makes all things beautiful in his time. Lord, please show me every day as you’re teaching me your way, That you do just what you say in your time. In your time, in your time; You make all things beautiful in your time. Lord, my life to you I bring; may each song I have to sing be to you a lovely thing in your time. Message “Always Be Ready” 1 Peter 3:13-22 Commitment Hymn “Pass It On” UMH #572 It only takes a spark to get a fire going, And soon all those around can warm up to its glowing. That’s how it is with God’s love once you’ve experienced it; You spread his love to everyone; you want to pass it on. What a wondrous time is spring, when all the trees are budding, The birds begin to sing, the flowers start their blooming. That’s how it is with God’s love once you’ve experienced it; You want to sing, it’s fresh like spring, you want to pass it on. I wish for you, my friend, this happiness that I’ve found; You can depend on him, it matters not where you’re bound. I’ll shout it from the mountain top; I want my world to know; The Lord of love has come to me, I want to pass it on. 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 He is risen! He is risen indeed! Postlude: “He’s got the whole world in His hands,” a traditional African-American spiritual arranged by Lani Smith Thank you for Worshiping with us today! (CCLI License #1552544) Downloadable files of today's Worship Service are here in PDF or WORD format:
 Fruitland and Payette United Methodist Churches May 13, 2020 Beloved, The historic and life-changing days of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to affect the ways our congregations “do business”. Here are two developments that highlight this reality. Due to your generous giving and two $500 grants from the Sage District, over $4,000 worth of grocery gift cards were delivered to the Payette County WICAP Food Bank and the Fruitland School District Food Service. You may continue to make donations to this outreach. Those funds will be used to purchase and distribute more gift cards through these agencies. The Payette Albertsons and the Ontario Waremart stores have been great partners. Bishop Elaine Stanovsky announced today (May 13) that the order to suspend the closure of our buildings will be extended until June 15. This announcement finds me with a mixture of disappointment and relief. We all long to gather for worship and fellowship. However, it is very evident that we will not be able to gather in the same way we did back in March. Let’s use this time with gentle wisdom. The audio recording and bulletin for the May 17 worship service will be available Saturday. Care for you souls and bodies…and wash your hands, Pastor Jim  Payette United Methodist Church Fifth Sunday of Easter – May 10, 2020 Welcome and Announcements Welcoming the Light of Christ CALL TO WORSHIP Responsive Reading from Psalm 31:1-5 Leader: In you, O Lord, I seek refuge; do not let me ever be put to shame; in your righteousness deliver me. People: Incline your ear to me; rescue me speedily. Be a rock of refuge for me, a strong fortress to save me. Leader: You are indeed my rock and my fortress; for your name’s sake lead me and guide me, take me out of the net that is hidden for me, for you are my refuge. All: Into your hands I commit my spirit; you have redeemed me, O Lord, faithful God. Calling Song “Guide My Feet” TFWS #2208 Guide my feet while I run this race. Guide my feet while I run this race. Guide my feet while I run this race, For I don’t want to run this race in vain. Unison Invocation Heavenly Father, we acknowledge your presence among us today. This past week we have moved through some trials. Some of them have overwhelmed us for a while. Use these moments of worship to help us joyfully hear and see you through our risen Savior, Jesus Christ in whose name we pray. Amen. Hymn “Lead Me, Guide Me” TFWS #2214 (Refrain) Lead me, guide me, along the way, For if you lead me, I cannot stray. Lord, let me walk each day with thee. Lead me, O Lord, lead me. I am weak and I need thy strength and power to help me over my weakest hour. Help me through the darkness thy face to see, Lead me, O Lord, lead me. (Refrain) I am lost if you take your hand from me, I am blind without thy Light to see, Lord, just always let me thy servant be. Lead me, O Lord, lead me. (Refrain) Gospel Reading John 14:1-14 New Testament Reading 1 Peter 2:2-10 God’s Word for God’s people! Thanks be to God! Offering our gifts and tithes Offering prayer: Gracious, giving God, we acknowledge your faithfulness. We thank you, as well, for those faithful saints who have gone before us. Those who have built and kept up houses of worship. Those who have taught us in Sunday School. Those who have given their money and time to support and serve churches and missions. Those who have quietly followed Jesus, the one through whom we pray. Amen. Hymn “My Faith Looks Up To Thee” UMH #452 My faith looks up to thee, thou Lamb of Calvary, Savior Divine! Now hear me while I pray, take all my guilt away, O let me from this day be wholly thine! May thy rich grace impart strength to my fainting heart, my zeal inspire! As thou hast died for me, O may my love to thee pure, warm and changeless be, a living fire! While life’s dark maze I tread, and griefs around me spread, be thou my guide; bid darkness turn to day, wipe sorrow’s tears away, nor let me ever stray from thee aside. Message “He Prayed” Acts 7:54-60 Commitment Hymn “Turn Your Eyes upon Jesus” UMH #349 (Refrain) Turn your eyes upon Jesus, look full in his wonderful face, And the things of earth will grow strangely dim In the light of his glory and grace. O soul are you weary and troubled? No light in the darkness you see? There’s light for a look at the Savior And life more abundant and free. (Refrain) His word shall not fail you he promised. Believe him and all will be well. Then go to a world that is dying His perfect salvation to tell. (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 He is risen! He is risen indeed! Thank you for Worshiping with us today! (CCLI License #1552544) Downloadable files of today's Worship Service are here in PDF or WORD format:
Payette United Methodist Church Fourth Sunday of Easter and Holy Communion May 3, 2020 Soon we will be called to worship. Please, prepare yourself:
You will hear some instrumental music. While listening, light the candle. Calm your soul. Take a few deep breaths. Pray, asking God to quiet you soul and remove any distractions that might impede our time of worship. Let’s begin. Welcome and Announcements Welcoming the Light of Christ – please light a candle CALL TO WORSHIP Calling Song “Halle, Halle, Halleluja” TFWS #2026-a Halle, Halle, Halleluja! Halle, Halle, Halleluja! Halle, Halle, Halleluja! Halleluja! Haleluja! Responsive Reading from Psalm 23 Leader: The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. People: The Lord is my shepherd. Leader: Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil for you are with me; your rod and your staff – they comfort me. People: The Lord is my shepherd. Leader: You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever. All: The Lord is my shepherd. Unison Invocation Lord Jesus, we come into your presence freely admitting we need a shepherd. We, like sheep, have gone astray. We need to be reminded that you are the shepherd and we are the sheep. Call us by name for we have lost our way. Lead us to that place of still waters and green pastures as we pray in your name. Amen. Hymn “He Leadeth Me” UMH #128 He leadeth me, O blessed thought! O words with heavenly comfort fraught! What e’er I do, where’er I be, Still ‘tis my God that leadeth me. Refrain He leadeth me, he leadeth me, By his own hand he leadeth me, His faithful follower I would be, For by his hand he leadeth me. Sometime ‘mid scenes of deepest gloom, sometimes where Eden’s bowers bloom, by waters still, o’er troubled sea, still ‘tis his hand that leadeth me Refrain And when my task on earth is done, when by thy grace the victory’s won, e’en death’s cold wave I will not flee, since God through Jordan leadeth me. Refrain Gospel Reading John 10:1-10 New Testament Reading 1 Peter 2:19-25 God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks be to God! Prayers of the People Offering our gifts and tithes Offering prayer: Heavenly Father, you are the “giver of every good and perfect gift.” Thank you. Bless these offerings that they may accomplish more than we ever thought possible. We pray in Jesus’ name. Amen. Message “They Devoted Themselves” Acts 2:42-47 Response to the Word 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 the saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. 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. 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 take the bread. Please take the 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. *Commitment Hymn “Spirit of the Living God” UMH #393 Spirit of the Living God, fall afresh on me. Spirit of the Living God, fall afresh on me. Melt me. Mold me. Fill me. Use me. Spirit of the Living God, fall afresh on me. 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 Thank you for Worshiping with us today! Downloadable files of today's Worship Service are here in PDF or WORD format:
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Bishop Elaine JW Stanovsky continues to encourage United Methodists across the Greater Northwest during this Easter season, and as we struggle through this COVID-19 pandemic, to be as Christ alive, caring for people today. In this video, she offers two ways to do so.
First, she is encouraging us to continue to financially support our local church, to our ability at this time, so that it can carry on with its vital mission and ministry. Second, she is inviting us to contribute to a Greater Northwest Area-wide 'Fund for Families,' which is supporting local churches partnering with community groups to offer targeted financial support to neighbors on the margins who are most vulnerable to the financial impact of COVID-19. To contribute by phone, text the code "GNWFFF" to 44-321 to give now. On your computer? Visit: http://bit.ly/gnwfff  Sage District Oregon-Idaho Annual Conference The Reverend Karen Hernandez District Superintendent, The United Methodist Church Terri Bartish Administrative Assistant 1505 S.W. 18th Avenue • Portland, Oregon 97201 • Phone: (503) 802-9225 • FAX: (503) 226-4158 • E-Mail: sage@umoi.org Memorandum To: Payette UMC
From: Rev. Karen Hernandez Date: April 28, 2020 Subject: Special Charge Conference There will be a special charge conference on Monday, May 18 @ 7:00 p.m. on Zoom in which local church leadership will be asked to approve a revised compensation form for Rev. Jim Hardenbrook. The charge conference will only include this one business item at the start of your regularly scheduled council meeting. It is my understanding that the revised compensation form will have a minimal impact on your local budget, but revisions are necessary to reflect Pastor Jim’s recent move out of the Fruitland UMC parsonage. |
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