 Summer Devotional
July 31, 2020 Pastor Jim Hardenbrook A few days ago I overheard two friends concluding their visit. I could tell they were very good friends and had enjoyed their visit. One of them finished that visit with this “blessing”: Stay negative! Six months ago that “blessing” would not have been a blessing. But right now it is. “Staying negative” means, “stay healthy.” It makes me think about the power of words. They matter. One of the most famous things St. Francis did not say is, “Preach the gospel and if necessary use words.” It’s cute but not possible or true. Jesus “went about doing good” and used words. The choice isn’t between using words or not using words. It is more a choice of choosing our words and our actions. Too many of us are using our words poorly or sinfully. During this time of disturbing uncertainty those who follow Jesus can be positive lights in a dark and divided country by the words and actions we choose…even as we encourage people to “stay negative.” You are loved and I hope you stay negative, Pastor Jim
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 Payette United Methodist Church July 26, 2020 Instrumental music will be provided by Iran Trenkel Kathie Phelps is the liturgist. Chase Vanweerdhuizen will be bringing the message. Prelude: “Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah” arranged by David Paxton Welcome and Announcements Welcoming the Light of Christ Interlude: “My shepherd will supply my need” (an American folk hymn) - arranged by Marshall McDonald. Ringing the Church Bell CALL TO WORSHIP Calling Song “There Is A Balm In Gilead” #375 Hymnal – Recorded on youtube by Charles E. Szabo (Refrain) There is a balm in Gilead to make the wounded whole; There is a balm in Gilead to heal the sin-sick soul. 1. Sometimes I feel discouraged, and think my work’s in vain. But then the Holy Spirit revives my soul again. (Refrain) 2. If you cannot preach like Peter, if you cannot pray like Paul, Just tell the love of Jesus, and say he died for all. (Refrain) Responsive Reading from Psalm 105: 1-6 Leader: O give thanks to the Lord, call on God’s name, make known God’s deeds among the peoples! People: Sing to the Lord, sing praises! Tell of all God’s wonderful works! Leader: Glory in God’s holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice! People: Seek the Lord and his strength; seek the Lord’s presence continually. All: Remember the wonderful works God has done, the miracles and judgements God has uttered. Pastoral Prayer, followed by The Lord’s Prayer, arranged by Albert Hay Malotte pre-recorded off-site by Chase Vanweerdhuizen Scripture Genesis 21:8-20 John 4:7-14 Message Abraham/Jefferson: Pain and Patriarchs by Chase Vanweerdhuizen Commitment Hymn: “Amazing Grace” Hymnal #378 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. ‘Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, and grace my fears relieved; How precious did that grace appear the hour I first believed. Through many dangers, toils, and snares, I have already come; ‘tis grace hath brought me safe thus far, and grace will lead me home. The Lord has promised good to me, his word my hope secures; He will my shield and portion be, as long as life endures. 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: “Jesu, Joy of Mans Desiring” by Johann Sebastien Bach Thank you for Worshiping with us today! Note: All vocals have been pre-recorded and are covered by CCLI License #1552544. Downloadable files of today's Worship Service are here in PDF or WORD format:
 Summer Devotional
7/24/2020 Pastor Jim Hardenbrook A few days ago Pam and I were shopping for groceries. That particular store was going to require face masks for anyone shopping in their store the next day. On our way out I stopped to visit with the persons at the entrance. I wanted to encourage them and ask about their concerns regarding what they might face the next morning. They were worried. Part of their concern had to do with what they had experienced that day. Angry, abusive people might be a small percentage of their customers but those folks really stood out in the minds of these two employees. That conversation reminded me of this quotation: You be the one who lowers the volume and calms the situation, who smiles kindly, who says "I'm sorry" with no sarcasm, who shows them grace. You be the face of Jesus to them. -Hershael York I look forward to the next time I ask the question of an employee at the door of a business and they respond, “Oh you wouldn’t believe how nice folks have been today!” You and I can be “the face of Jesus” for someone today…or not. Make your choice.  Payette United Methodist Church July 19, 2020 PRELUDE: “Tell Me The Old, Old, Story” by William Doane Welcome and Announcements The Liturgist today is Leslie Olson from the Payette UMC The message will be brought by Jay Whitcomb from the Fruitland UMC The instrumental musicians are Jim and Iran Trenkel from the Fruitland UMC Welcoming the Light of Christ INTERLUDE: “Amazing Grace” arranged by Robert Hughes Ringing of the Church bell CALL TO WORSHIP Responsive Reading from Psalm 139 Leader: Whither shall I go from your spirit? People: I ascend to heaven you are there, I sleep in Sheol, and you are there. Leader: If I take the wings of the morning and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea. People: Even there your hand shall lead me. Leader: Even as I am covered in darkness and fear All: The darkness is not dark to you, and the night is bright as day. INVOCATION God, may your spirit be with us today. Come into our hearts and minds. Help us remember that it is in you that we live and breathe and have our being. Come Holy Spirit, Come. CALLING POEM Be still my soul, the Lord in on your side. Bear patiently the cross of grief and pain. Leave it to God to order and provide In every change, God faithful will remain. Be still my soul, my best your heavenly friend Through thorny ways leads to a joyful end. Be still my soul, the hour is hastening on When we will be forever with the Lord Where disappointments and fear are gone Sorrow forgot, love’s purest joys restored. Be still my soul, when change and tears are past All safely blest, we will meet at last. SCRIPTURE READINGS Matthew 14:22-36 Romans 8:37-39 MESSAGE “The Three Most Important Things” Jay Whitcomb PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND 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. CLOSING HYMN Please follow along with the accompanist and sing together Why should I feel discouraged? Why should the shadows come? Why should my heart be lonely and long for heaven and home? When Jesus is my portion, my constant friend is he His eye is on the sparrow, and I know he watches me. His eye is on the sparrow, and I know he watches me. I sing because I’m happy, I sing because I’m free His eye is on the sparrow, and I know he watches Me. Let not your heart be troubled, His tender word I hear, And resting on his goodness, I lose my doubts and fears. Though by the path he leads me, but one step I may see His eye in on the sparrow, and I know he watches me. His eye is on the sparrow, and I know he watches me. I sing because I’m happy, I sing because I’m free His eye is on the sparrow, and I know he watches Me. Whenever I am tempted, whenever clouds arise, When songs give place to sighing, when hope within me dies I’ll draw the closer to him, from care he sets me free. His eye is on the sparrow, and I know he watches me. His eye is on the sparrow, and I know he watches me. I sing because I’m happy, I sing because I’m free His eye is on the sparrow, and I know he watches Me. BENEDICTION May the road rise to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm on your face. May the rains fall softly on your fields, and until we meet again may God hold you in the palm of his hand. POSTLUDE: “Leanin’ on the Everlastin’ Arms” by A. J. Showafter Thank you for Worshiping with us today! Note: All vocals have been pre-recorded and are covered by CCLI License #1552544. Downloadable files of today's Worship Service are here in PDF or WORD format:
 Payette United Methodist Church July 12, 2017 Prelude: “Angelicus” by Cesar Franck Welcome and Announcements Roxie Tolbert from the Fruitland congregation will be bringing the message today. Ken Phelps from the Payette congregation will be serving as liturgist. Welcoming the Light of Christ Interlude: “Father I Adore You” by Terrye Coelho Ringing the Church Bell CALL TO WORSHIP Calling Song “ Let All things Now Living” 2008 TFWS Let all things now living a song of thanksgiving to God our creator triumphantly raise, Who fashioned and made us, protected and stayed us, who guides us and leads to the end of our days. God’s banners fly o’er us; God’s light goes before us, a pillar of fire shining forth in the night, Till shadows have vanished and darkness is banished, as forward we travel from light into light. Responsive Call to Worship (from Psalm 25) Leader: To you O Lord, I lift my soul People: O God, in you I trust. Let me not be put to shame. Let not my enemies exult over me. Leader: Let none that wait for you be put to shame. People: Let them be ashamed who are clothed in treachery. Leader: Lead me in your truth and teach me. All: For you are the God of my salvation. For you I wait all the day long. Leader: Please join me in the Unison Invocation O God, you pour out your spirit of grace and love. Deliver us from cold hearts and wandering thoughts, that with burning zeal and steady minds we may worship you in spirit and in truth. Amen. Hymn “Take Time To Be Holy” #395 Hymnal Take time to be holy, speak oft with thy Lord; Abide in him always, and feed on his word. Make friends of God’s children, help those who are weak, Forgetting in nothing his blessing to seek. Take time to be holy, the world rushes on; Spend much time in secret with Jesus alone. By looking to Jesus, like him thou shalt be; Thy friends in they conduct his likeness shall see Take time to be holy, let him be thy guide, And run not before him, whatever betide. In joy or in sorrow, still follow the Lord, And, looking to Jesus, still trust in his word. Take time to be holy, be calm in thy soul, Each thought and each motive beneath his control. Thus led by his spirit to fountains of love, Thou soon shalt be fitted for service above. Pastoral Prayer and 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. Scripture Romans 12: 1-8 Message “But What Do You Do With Oatmeal?” Roxie Tolbert Commitment Hymn “Take My Life and Let I t Be” #399 UMH Take my life and let it be consecrated, Lord, to thee. Take my moments and my days, let them flow in ceaseless praise. Take my hands, and let them move at the impulse of thy love. Take my feet, and let them be swift and beautiful for thee. Take my voice and let me sing always, only, for my King Take my lips, and let them be filled with messages from thee. Take my silver and my gold; not a mite would I withhold. Take my intellect , and use every power as thou shalt choose. Take my will, and make it thine; it shall be no longer mine. Take my heart, it is thine own; it shall be they royal throne. Take my love, my Lord, I pour at they feet its treasure store. Take myself, and I will be ever, only, all for thee. 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: “Adagio Cantabile” by Ludwig van Beethoven Thank you for Worshiping with us today! Note: All vocals have been pre-recorded and are covered by CCLI License #1552544. Downloadable files of today's Worship Service are here in PDF or WORD format:
 "Being Content" Devotion for the Week of 7/13/2020 by Danny Crego Philippians 4:11-13 New Revised Standard Version Not that I am referring to being in need; for I have learned to be content with whatever I have. I know what it is to have little, and I know what it is to have plenty. In any and all circumstances I have learned the secret of being well-fed and of going hungry, of having plenty and of being in need. I can do all things through him who strengthens me. In times of great uneasiness and not knowing what will come next, it is easy to lose one’s contentment. However, we are to learn to be content where we are no matter the situation. This is something that is learned. Recently, I went from having a full-time job to part-time, so I did what I knew I had to do. I applied for help; I applied for unemployment. It is not nearly the financial stability that comes with a full-time job but it is a help. Nonetheless, I was denied for making too much money even at part-time. So I gave up, called it quits, cursed God, and gave up on trusting Him or following Him. No, I prayed and placed my circumstance in His hands. I know that God supplies for my needs; it may not be the way I desire or with the comforts I want, but He will provide what I need. And if He doesn’t, He is still God. In the words of Meshach, Shadrach, and Abednego, “If you throw us in the fire, the God we serve can rescue us from your roaring furnace and anything else you might cook up, O king. But even if he doesn’t, it wouldn’t make a bit of difference.” How do we know that we are allowing God to rule in these situations: our attitude, if it becomes poor or we begin to lack the ability to love our neighbors and allow jealousy and bitterness to take root, we know that we have lost our first love and are not trusting God. We need to learn to trust in God even when things do not go our way; If I am hungry, He is God. If I am poor, He is God; if I am full, He is God. And if I am rich, He is God. Andrea Crouch explains this way of living in His song, “Through it All” I've had many tears and sorrows, I've had questions for tomorrow, there's been times I didn't know right from wrong. But in every situation, God gave me blessed consolation, that my trials come to only make me strong. Through it all, through it all, I've learned to trust in Jesus, I've learned to trust in God. Through it all, through it all, I've learned to depend upon His Word. I've been to lots of places, I've seen a lot of faces, there's been times I felt so all alone. But in my lonely hours, yes, those precious lonely hours, Jesus lets me know that I was His own Through it all, through it all, I've learned to trust in Jesus, I've learned to trust in God. Through it all, through it all, I've learned to depend upon His Word. I thank God for the mountains, and I thank Him for the valleys, I thank Him for the storms He brought me through. For if I'd never had a problem, I wouldn't know God could solve them, I'd never know what faith in God could do. Let us Pray: LORD, help us to not allow our circumstances to change our attitudes, beliefs, or values, but help us to allow You to change us in the midst of our circumstances. Thank you for all You do and for Your continued presence. In the Name of Your Son, Our Savior and Friend, Christ, Jesus we pray and thank You. Amen  Payette United Methodist Church Holy Communion July 5, 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. ~~~ Prelude: “Eternal Father, Strong to Save” (Navy Hymn), William Whiting; Philip Keueren, arranger Welcome and Announcements Welcoming the Light of Christ – please light a candle CALL TO WORSHIP Musical Interlude: “O Rest in the Lord,” Felix Mendelssohn Ringing the church bell Hymn "What a Friend We Have in Jesus” UMH #526 What a friend we have in Jesus, all our sins and griefs to bear! What a privilege to carry everything to God in prayer! O what peace we often forfeit, O what needless pain we bear, All because we do not carry everything to God in prayer. Have we trials and temptations? Is there trouble anywhere? We should never be discouraged; take it to the Lord in prayer. Can we find a friend so faithful, who will all our sorrows share? Jesus knows our every weakness; take it to the Lord in prayer. 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. Unison Invocation Gracious and holy God, Long ago, your people brought their gold to Aaron, asking him to make an idol they could worship. If we, your people, have become idolaters we humbly repent. We ask that this time might correct our thinking and influence our actions. We come to worship you and only you. We offer this prayer in the name of Jesus, the Christ. Amen. Hymn “Just a Closer Walk with Thee” TFWS #2158 I am weak, but thou art strong; Jesus keep me from all wrong; I’ll be satisfied as long as I walk, let me walk close to thee. Just a closer walk with thee; grant it, Jesus, is my plea, Daily walking close to thee; let it be, dear Lord, let it be. Through this world of toil and snares, if I falter, Lord, who cares? Who with me my sorrow shares? None but thee, dear Lord, none but thee. Pastoral Prayer and 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. Message “Real Rest” Matthew 11:28-30 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. Invitation 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 Communion Interlude: “As We Gather at Your Table,” Skinner Chavez-Melo 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. 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. God be with you ‘til we meet again. Postlude: “My Country ‘tis of Thee,” Samuel Smith, Philip Keveren, arranger 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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