Payette United Methodist Church
August 30, 2020

Prelude: “Change My Heart, Oh God”  (guitar) Albert Gyorfi

Welcome and Announcements
                Our speaker today is Danny Crego from the Payette UMC
                Our liturgist is Holly Hutchinson from The Fruitland UMC
 
UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief) is currently involved with 3 major disasters:
             *recovery after the Derecho storm in Iowa
             *assistance with refugees from wildfires in California
             *providing basic needs for people in Louisiana and Texas
              whose homes have been destroyed by Hurricane Laura.

        If you would like to support these United Methodist disaster teams and be part of the
         UMCOR mission, contributions can be made online at www.umcor.org
         Or you can contribute by sending a check, as you would your regular offering,
         but mark it on the notation line UMCOR Advance #901670. 
 
Welcoming the Light of Christ
Interlude: “Sweet Hour of Prayer”, Craig Dobbins, guitar
Ringing the Church Bell

CALL TO WORSHIP
CALLING SONG “Amazing Grace” #378 in the UM Hymnal
   Lyrics by John Newton;  music  “New Britian” arranged  by Edwin Excel
 ~~~
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.

T’was 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.
 T’is grace has 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.

And when this flesh and heart shall fail,
And mortal life shall cease,
I shall possess within the veil
A life of joy and peace. 

The earth shall soon dissolve like snow,
The sun forbear to shine.
But God who called me here below
Will be forever mine.
 
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 first begun.

RESPONSIVE READING   Selections from Psalm 105
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: Let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice
People: Seek the Lord, his strength, and his presence continually
Leader: Remember the wonderful works God has done.
All:         They who wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength.
   
UNISON INVOCATION
We praise you with joy, O loving god, for your grace is better than life itself.  You are sustaining us through the darkness, and you bless us with life in this new day.  In the shadow of your endless love, we sing for joy and bless your holy name.
 
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 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.

Are we weak and heavy laden
Cumbered with a load if care?
Precious Savior, still our refuge
Take it to the Lord in prayer.
Do thy friends despise, forsake thee?
Take it to the Lord in prayer
In his arms he’ll take and shield thee
Thou wilt find a solace there.

PASTORAL PRAYER and The Lord's Prayer (in Unison)
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.

TODAY'S SCRIPTURE - Matthew 16;13-28 NRSV 

MESSAGE “God’s Grace Abounds by Love”  Danny Crego

COMMITMENT HYMN “How Great Thou Art” # 77UMH
  Sung by Lauren Daigle
 ~~~
O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder
Consider all the worlds thy hands have made,
I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder
Thy power throughout the universe displayed
 
And when I think of God his son not sparing
Sent him to die, I scarce can take it in:
That on the cross, my burden gladly bearing,
He bled and died to take away my sin.
            (refrain)
    Then sings my soul, my Savior, God to thee
    How great thou art, how great thou art.
    Then sings my soul, my Savior, God to thee
    How great thou art, how great thou art.
           
When Christ shall come with shout of acclamation
And take me home, what joy shall fill my heart!
Then I shall bow in humble adoration,
And there proclaim, my God, how great thou art!
            (refrain)
 
BENEDICTION  given by Danny Crego
 
COMMUNITY REPONSE
    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: “Love Lifted Me”  Alan Jackson

Thank you for Worshiping with us today!
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Dear Payette United Methodist Family,

We have been approved to move into Phase two of our re-imagining plan. Here is the approved plan of how we may proceed:



Payette United Methodist Church Reimagining Church Reintegration Procedures

As an organization, we take responsibility for the safety of the people that come into our space by ensuring the proper safety precautions and sanitation is available. As a religious body, we are accountable for the welfare of those God entrusts to bring into His presence in our gatherings. Therefore, we created these policies and procedures to follow for the well-being of every soul that utilizes the church building and for all off campus gatherings of groups affiliated with our organization.

In the case of someone who has been in a worship service or meeting tests positive, we will have a precise accountability for each person that attends each meeting and/or worship service and a way to contact them to notify of positive case. Furthermore, all people in attendance will be asked not to return to the building for 14 days, and if they notice any symptoms, they will need to be tested as well.

We hold that all are welcome to attend our services; hence, even though those in the high risk category are encouraged to stay home, they have the right to choose whether or not they follow the guidance. Therefore, we will provide a safe place for a person to attend the worship service.

Phase One Policy:
Payette will hold no gatherings on the church grounds or off campus gatherings except for the required people to create an on-line service with no more than five individuals. These individuals will keep the physical distancing protocol and hygiene requirements. They are responsible for sanitizing the area used and for proper hygiene. The leader of this group will re-educate the group each time they meet of the proper safety precautions and hygiene.

Phase Two: Church Committee Meetings and the Bible Study will resume meeting with no more than ten people in the meeting. The leader of each group will take accountability to ensure the safety precautions and sanitation stations are available before and during the meetings. They will not meet in the church building due to the conference’s guidelines and will offer an online alternative to attend. After the meetings are concluded, it is the group leader’s responsibility to ensure the utilized space is cleaned properly.

Phase Three: Church Committee Meetings and Bible Study may resume in the building following the safety precautions and hygiene guidelines with no more than 50 people in attendance. The leader of each group will take accountability to ensure the safety precautions and sanitation stations are available before and during the meetings. After the meetings are concluded, it is the group leader’s responsibility to ensure the utilized space is cleaned properly.

Phase Four: Church services will resume and be held in the sanctuary of the church building. Hand sanitation stations will be provided. Education material will be posted at various locations in the building where people will notice them. Hand washing stations with proper hygiene steps and masks will be available. The sanctuary and fellowship hall will be cleaned and sanitized after each use until further notice.

Table of Contents
• High Risk Populations
• Physical Distancing
• Maximum Group Size
• Leadership Responsibilities
• Sanitation
• Safety Actions
• Staff and Volunteers
• Worship
• Ministry Activities and Events
• Building Use
• Community Connection and Outreach
• Essential Services
• Other Ministry Settings
• Communion • Lifeline Screening
• School Supply Fair
• Water Systems
• Food/Fellowship
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High Risk Populations 

• Will be encouraged to stay home and stay connected by receiving weekly telephone calls for phases two and three.
  
• Will receive services through internet media or CD format if they do not have the internet.
  
• When needed, will receive pastoral care.  
  

Physical Distancing 

• Will be monitored by group in phases 2 and three to ensure six feet distance.
  

Maximum Group Size

• Group leaders will ensure no more than 50 people attend
  
• Names will be written down with phone number. •
  

Leadership responsibilities

• Committee created to ensure safety policies are written and distributed.
  
• Committee members: Chair, Danny Crego, Members: Gary Olson, Leslie Olsen, Cris Warzyn, Dianne Kinney, and Pastor Jim Hardenbrook.
  
• Committee will review the policies and update as needed
  
• Committee will give the procedures to the Administration Board to review and edit as necessary.
  
• Create a list for ushers and educate ushers.
  
• Create a list for volunteers to sanitize the sanctuary after each use. •
  

Sanitation

• Rooms will be cleaned/sanitized after each use
  
• All surfaces will be wiped with soap and water, bleach water, or bleach wipes
  
• Do not dry any surfaces or rinse. It is to air dry to kill any any remnant of the Sars-Cov-2, Corona Virus.
  

Safety Actions 

• Facemasks will be available.
  
• In order to attend gatherings, individuals must wear facemasks for phases two and three and encouraged through phase four.
  
• Hand sanitizing stations will be available.
  
• The sanctuary will be wiped down and sprayed after each use.
  
• When services are conducted outside, families will bring their own chairs/blankets to sit on and take them home when the services are concluded.
  
• Usher will wear gloves.
  
• Education signs will be placed at sanitation areas, entrance, and sinks.
  
• Bathrooms will be analyzed for safety.
  

Staff and Volunteers

• Aside from the worship services, only office personnel and staff will utilize the building for phases two and three.
  
• The sanctuary will not be utilized aside from scheduled services.
  

Worship

• Worship team will compile pre-recorded audio music.
  
• Introduction to the procedures will be given before each service.
  
• The prayers of the people will be repeated by the leader.
  
• Worship services will be recorded for distribution to those who are unable to attend in person.
  
• Recorded video of services will be placed on the church’s website and Facebook page.
  
• No bullitens, hymnals, or Bibles will be handed out or utilized for worship services.
  

Ministry Activities and Events

• All activities that can be completed through Zoom will be encouraged to do so.
  
• Boy scouts will not utilize the building until phase three.
  

Building Use

• Office Secretary and Pastor will direct building usage.
  

Community Connection and Outreach

• Community outreach will continue with proper protocol.
  
• Hand sanitizer and masks will be used by outreach until further notice.
  

Essential Services

• Essential services will be provided with proper safety precautions.
  

Other Ministry Settings

• Online services and recorded services will continue to be offered throughout this period of isolation and through phase four.
  

Outdoor Meetings

• The group leader will ensure that physical distancing is followed.
  
• The group leader will have hand sanitizer for use.
  
• The group leader will clean the area before and after use
  
• The group leader will account for all people present
  
• The building will not be utilized for any reason when having outdoor worship/group meetings.
  

Communion

• Meditation on Communion will be conducted and led by worship leader.
  

 Water systems (drinking fountains).

• The Payette UMC will cover the one drinking fountain in the building and mark it with out of order.
  

Food/Fellowship

• There will be no food but may offer coffee and water bottles in phase four.
  
• Only one or two people will prepare the drinks for people; no one will serve themselves.
  
• Hand sanitation will take place before and after serving; they will not physically touch any person.
  
• A clean cup will be given for refills; disposable dishes only will be used.
  

These policies and procedures were created and are submitted by the Reintegration Committee on behalf of the Payette United Methodist Church.

Payette United Methodist Church
August 23, 2020

PRELUDE: “Draw the Circle Wide”    Gordon Light, Mark Miller
                            sung by Eastminster United Church Choir

WELCOME and ANNOUNCEMENTS
The musician are Jim and Iran Trenkel
The liturgist today is Glenora Wright
The message will be brought by Rochelle Killett

Welcoming the Light of Christ
Interlude: “To God  Be The Glory”,  arranged by W.H. Doane

CALL TO WORSHIP
Ringing the Church Bell
​
CALLING SONG  “I Come With Joy”  #617  United Methodist Hymnal
I come with joy to meet my Lord, forgiven, loved and free,
In awe and wonder to recall his life laid down for me,
His life laid down for me.

I come with Christians far and near to find, as all are fed
The new community of love in Christ’s communion bread,
In Christ’s communion bread.

As Christ breaks bread and bids us share, each proud division ends.
The love that made us makes us one, and strangers now are friends,
And strangers now are friends.

And thus with joy we meet out Lord, His presence always near,
Is in such friendship better known;  we see and praise him here,
We see and praise him here.

Together met, together bound, we’ll go our different ways,
And as his people in the world, we’ll live and speak his praise,
We’ll live and speak his praise.

RESPONSIVE READING :   Psalm 61:1-5
Leader: God, listen to my cry; pay attention to my prayer!
People: When my heart is weak, I cry out to you from the very ends of the earth.
Lead me to the rock that is higher than I am
Leader:  Because you have been my refuge, A tower of strength in the face of the enemy.
People:  Please let me live in your tent forever! Please let me take refuge in the shelter of your wings!
Leader:  Because you, God, have heard my promises; You’ve given me the same possession as those who honor your name.

UNISON INVOCATION:
Gracious and Loving God, we come before you this morning with praise. Praise for another good day, praise for life, praise for a wonderful world that sustains us in these times of anxiety and concern. We praise you even when we cannot be together as a worshiping body. Bless us as we worship in our separate places, as we turn our hearts to you. Be especially with those who suffer in body, mind, or spirit.  Give us hope this morning as we turn to you. As the Psalmist says, may we seek shelter in your wings? Open our hearts, open our minds to hear the movement of your Spirit here with us.  Amen.

HYMN:   “Thy Word is A Lamp”  #601  United Methodist Hymnal

Refrain:  Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, And a light unto my path.

1.  When I feel afraid, and think I’ve lost my way,
     Still you’re there right beside me,
     And nothing will I fear as long as you are near.
     Please be near me to the end.  Refrain:

2.  O will not forget your love for me
     And yet my heart forever is wandering.
    Jesus, be my guide and hold me to your side,
     And I will love you to the end.  Refrain:

PASTORAL  PRAYER 

SCRIPTURE:  Proverbs 2:1-11  CEB

MESSAGE:    "Peace in a Time of Anxiety"      Rochelle Killett

COMMITMENT  HYMN  “I Have Decided To Follow Jesus”   #2129  The Faith We Sing
1.  I have decided to follow Jesus,
     I have decided to follow Jesus,
     I have decided to follow Jesus,
     No turning back, no turning back.

2.  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.

3.  Though none go with me, still I will follow,
     Though none go with me, still I will follow,
     Thou none go with me, still I will follow,
     No turning back, no turning back.

BENEDICTION:
May the peace of God go with you wherever God may send you.
May God guide you through the wilderness, protect you through the storm,
May God bring you home rejoicing as the wonders God has shown you.
May God bring you home rejoicing once again into our doors.

Postlude: “El Shaddai”   Michael Card and John Thompson

Thank you for Worshiping with us today!
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Payette United Methodist Church
August 16, 2020

PRELUDE:   “Simple Gifts”  arranged by Lani Smith

WELCOME and ANNOUNCEMENTS
Our musicians today are Iran and Jim Trenkel
Our liturgist today is Chuck Kinney from the Payette UMC
The message will be brought by Pastor Letha Essinger

INTERLUDE:   “O Master, Let me Walk With Thee”       arranged by Percy Smith

RINGING of the CHURCH BELL

CALL TO WORSHIP

CALLING  SONG:   “Majesty, Worship His Majesty”  #176  UM Hymnal
Majesty, worship his majesty;
Unto Jesus be all glory, honor, and praise.
Majesty, kingdom authority,
Flow from his throne unto his own, his anthem raise.
*So exalt, lift up  on high the name of Jesus,
Magnify, come glorify Christ Jesus, the King.
Majesty, worship his majesty,
Jesus who died, now glorified, King of all kings*.

RESPONSIVE READING
Leader:   Holy, Holy God,
People:  Giver of Life, Source of Hope,
Leader:   Present in all our questions,
People:  Hidden in every “Why?” 
Leader:   Holy, Holy God,
People:  Walking through every valley, 
Leader:  Wiping away every tear,
People:  Blessing each precious memory, 
Leader:   Letting pass each cry of anger,
People:  Working for a new day and a renewed song; 
Leader:   Holy, Holy God,
People:  Giver of Life, our Source of Hope and Peace. 

UNISON INVOCATION:
Great Healer, make us aware of your great Spirit
here in this place where you find us today. 
Touch and heal our brokenness and lift us out of despair and doubt. 
Dry our tears of pain and sorrow. 
Comfort and nourish us with the many blessing of your great love, O God. 
May we flourish and blossom in the warmth and compassion 
of your healing love and grace.  Amen.

PRAYER  HYMN:   “Shine, Jesus, Shine”  #2173  The Faith We Sing 
Lord, the light of your love is shining
In the midst of the darkness, shining
Jesus, Light of the world, shine upon us
Set us free by the truth you now bring us
Shine on me, shine on me.

(Chorus)
Shine, Jesus, shine
Fill this land with the Father’s glory.
Blaze, Spirit, blaze
Set our hearts on fire.
Flow, river, flow
Flood the nations with race and mercy
Send forth your word
Lord, and let there be light.

Lord, I come to your awesome presence
From the shadows into your radiance
By the blood I may enter your brightness
Search me, try me, consume all my darkness
Shine on me, shine on me. (Chorus)

As we gaze on your kingly brightness
So our faces display your likeness
Ever changing from glory to glory
Mirrored here may our lives tell your story
Shine on me, shine on me. (Chorus)

PASTORAL  PRAYER and The Lord's Prayer (in Unison)
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:  “Great Is Thy Faithfulness”  # 140 UMH 
1.  Great is thy faithfulness, O God my Father;
     There is no shadow of turning with thee;
     Thou changest not, thy compassions, they fail not;
     As thou hast been, thou forever wilt be.

Refrain:
Great is thy faithfulness!  Great is thy faithfulness!
Morning by morning new mercies I see;
All I have needed thy hand hath provided;
Great is thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!

2.  Summer, and winter and spring-time and harvest,
     Sun, moon, and stars in their courses above
    Join with all nature in manifold witness
    To thy great faithfulness, mercy, and love.
Refrain:

3.  Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth,
     Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide;
     Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow,
    Blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside!
Refrain

MESSAGE:      "Known By The Scars"                   Pastor Letha Essinger

SCRIPTURE:  Genesis 45:1-15 

COMMITMENT  HYMN:  “Open My Eyes, That I may See”  #454 UMH
Open my eyes, that I may see
Glimpses of truth thou hast for me;
Place in my hands the wonderful key
That shall unclasp and set me free.
Silently now I wait for thee, 
Ready my God, thy will to see
Open my eyes, illumine me, Spirit  divine.

Open my ears, that I may hear
Voices of truth thou sendest clear,
And while the wave notes fall on my ear
Everything false will disappear.
Silently now I wait for thee,
Ready my God, Thy will to see
Open my ears illumine me, Spirit divine.

Open my mouth, and let me bear
Gladly the warm truth everywhere,
Open my heart and let me prepare
Love with thy children thus to share.
Silently now I wait for thee,
Ready my God, thy will to see.
Open my heart, illumine me, Spirit divine.

UNISON  BENEDICTION:
    May the peace of God go with you, wherever God may send you.
    May God guide you through the wilderness, protect you through the storm,
    May God bring you home rejoicing at the wonders God has shown you.
    May God bring you home rejoicing once again into our doors.  Amen.

POSTLUDE:   “We’re marching To Zion”   arranged by Robert Lowry

Thank you for Worshiping with us today!
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Payette United Methodist Church
August 9, 2020

PRELUDE   “And Can it Be that I Should Gain”  UMH#363, Charles Wesley

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Welcoming the Light of Christ

INTERLUDE  “Amazing Grace”   John Newton

RINGING OF THE CHURCH BELL

CALL TO WORSHIP  (unison)
Jesus our friend and brother invites us to come together to worship him. 
Jesus calls us.  We are ready. Here we are, Lord.

CALLING SONG “Trust and Obey” UM Hymnal #467 verse 1  (from First UMC Houston)
When we walk with the Lord in the light of his word
What a glory he shines on our way.
While we do his good will, he abides with us still
And with all who trust and obey.
Trust and obey, for there’s no other way
To be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey

RESPONSIVE READING  Psalm 105
Leader  O give thanks to the Lord, call on God’s name
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: They who wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength.

UNISON INVOCATION
We who are sheltering in place, have waited long and are weary.  Though separated by space, we sit side by side in Spirit with each other today. We share the same wisdom drawn from the same source which quiets our hearts and minds and nourishes us with holy strength.  Let us share the same mind, the same heart, and the same unity.  Lord, in you we find our peace.  Amen

HYMN "What A Friend We Have in Jesus" UMH 526  (The Hymn Makers)
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 bear?
Jesus knows our every weakness; take it to the Lord in prayer.

Are we weak and heavy laden, cumbered with a load of care?
Precious Savior, still our refuge.  Take it to the Lord in prayer.
Do thy friends despise, forsake thee? Take it to the Lord in prayer.
In his arms he’ll take and shield thee; thou wilt find a solace there

SCRIPTURE  1 Kings 17:8-16; Mark 12:41-44

MESSAGE   “A Relationship”  Jay Whitcomb

PASTORAL PRAYER
The Lord's Prayer (in Unison)
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 "To God Be the Glory" UMH 98 (from Royal Albert Hall in London, October 2012)
To God be the glory, great things he hath done
So loved he the world that he gave us his son
Who yielded his life an atonement for sin
And opened the life-gate that all may go in.

(refrain)
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, let the earth hear his voice
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, let the people rejoice
O come to the Father through Jesus the Son 
And give him the Glory, great things he hath done. 
 
O perfect redemption, the purchase of blood
To every believer, a promise of God.
The vilest offender who truly believes
That moment from Jesus a pardon receives. 
(refrain)

Great things he has taught us, great things he hath done
And great our rejoicing,  through Jesus the Son.
But purer and higher and greater will be
Our wonder, or transport when Jesus we see.
(refrain)

BENEDICTION 
May the peace of the Lord Jesus go with you wherever he may send you.
May he guide you through the wilderness and 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.  Amen

Postlude “And Can it Be that I Should Gain”  (reprise)   Charles Wesley

Thank you for Worshiping with us today!
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​A Week’s Reflection
Summer Devotions
8/7/2020
Danny Crego

​This week, the following scriptures have been repeating in my mind and heart as I work in a unit where people can be filled with despair and loneliness.

​John 14:1 “Let not your heart be troubled: you believe in God, believe also in me.”

Revelation 2:2-4 “I know your works, your toil and your patient endurance. I know that you cannot tolerate evildoers; you have tested those who claim to be apostles but are not, and have found them to be false. I also know that you are enduring patiently and bearing up for the sake of my name, and that you have not grown weary. But I have this against you, that you have abandoned the love you had at first.” And

Hebrews 4:12 “Indeed, the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing until it divides soul from spirit, joints from marrow; it is able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart.

As I reflect on what these scriptures demand of me, I have but one rule and authority, and in order to follow Christ, who is that rule and authority, I am to question my motives. It is not the actions that describe the honesty and integrity of a person, it is the motives behind the actions. Am I working and laboring in love or am I working for a paycheck? Am I working to be an example of Christ, or am I working that I may be seen and praised? If I am to be honest with myself and with God, I have to be honest about the motives and purposes that drive me into action on a daily basis.

This does not mean that difficult days did not occur; this does not mean that I failures did not occur or that I knew how to face every decision or that I faced every decision correctly. However, it does mean that I reflect on these decisions and repent where needed. Every day we are faced with two choices: hope in God or live in self.

People need us to give the hope of God above all else. It is that hope that keeps us, gives us peace, and comforts us in our times of trouble. But if we work falsely and do not allow God to direct our actions, thoughts, and motives, we are unable to share that hope with the world around us and fall short of the first calling God lays upon us when we accept Christ into our lives as Lord and Savior. We are His ambassadors and need to be peacemakers by shining hope in the daily darkness that arises.

Allow Psalm 139 to be your Hymn of reflection and meditation today and this week.

"For the director of music. Of David. A psalm.
You have searched me, LORD, and you know me. You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways. Before a word is on my tongue you, LORD, know it completely.  You hem me in behind and before, and you lay your hand upon me. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too lofty for me to attain. 

Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there. If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea, even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast.

If I say, “Surely the darkness will hide me and the light become night around me,” even the darkness will not be dark to you; the night will shine like the day, for darkness is as light to you. For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place, when I was woven together in the depths of the earth. Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.

​How precious to me are your thoughts, God! How vast is the sum of them! Were I to count them, they would outnumber the grains of sand— when I awake, I am still with you. If only you, God, would slay the wicked! Away from me, you who are bloodthirsty! They speak of you with evil intent; your adversaries misuse your name. Do I not hate those who hate you, LORD, and abhor those who are in rebellion against you? I have nothing but hatred for them; I count them my enemies. Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting."

Payette United Methodist Church
August 2, 2020
Communion Sunday

PRELUDE:  “To God Be The Glory”   by W. H. Doane
 
WELCOME and ANNOUNCEMENTS:
The liturgist today is Sharon Wada from the  Payette UMC.
The message will be brought by Dr. D. Scott Allen, pastor of Living Hope Kuna UMC.
The instrumental musicians are Macy Steckley from Payette, piano, and Dr. Scott Allen, guitar.
 Welcoming the Light of Christ

INTERLUDE:  “Fairest Lord Jesus”     A Silesian melody arranged by Tedd Smith

RINGING of the CHURCH BELL

CALL TO WORSHIP

CALLING  HYMN:  “Spirit of God”   #2117  The Faith We Sing,   verses 1, 3, & 5 
Spirit of God, bright Wind, breath that bids life begin,
Blow as you always do, create us anew.
Give us the breath to sing, lifted on soaring wing,
Held in your hands, borne on you wings.
Alleluia!  Come, Spirit, come!
Alleluia!  Come, Spirit, come!

Spirit of God, bright Hands, even in far off lands
You hold all the human race in one warm embrace.
No matter where we go, you hold us together so,
Held in your hands, borne on your wings.
Alleluia!  Come, Spirit, come!
Alleluia! Come, Spirit, come!

Spirit of God in all, we gladly hear your call,
The life in our hands that sings, the power of your wings.
Born of your grace we rise, love shining in our eyes,
Held in your hands, borne on your wings,
Alleluia,!  Come, Spirit, come!
Alleluia!  Come, Spirit, come!

RESPONSIVE READING:  from  Psalm 17: 6-8, 15
Leader:   I call upon you, for you will answer me, O God,
People:  Incline your ear to me, hear my words
Leader: Wondrously show your steadfast love.
People:  Guard me as the apple of your eye:  Hide me in the shadow of your wings.
All:  Wondrously show your steadfast love, O Savior of those who seek refuge from their adversaries at your right hand.

UNISON  INVOCATION:
O God, who is our hiding place from the wind and a shelter from the storm: During this, our worship, help us to turn from the tumult and clamor of the world to the calm of your Great Assurance; through Jesus Christ, our Lord.  Amen

PRAYER  HYMN     “Sweet Hour of Prayer”    #496 United Methodist Hymnal
Sweet hour of prayer!  Sweet hour of prayer! 
That calls me from a world of care,
And bids me at my Father’s throne
make all my wants and wishes known.
In seasons of distress and grief,
my soul has often found relief,
And oft escaped the tempter’s snare
by thy return, sweet hour of prayer!

Sweet hour of prayer!  Sweet hour of prayer!
The joys I feel, the bliss I share
Of those whose anxious spirits burn
with strong desires for thy return!
With such I hasten to the place
where God my Savior shows his face,
And gladly take my station there,
and wait for thee, sweet hour of prayer!

Sweet hour of prayer!  Sweet hour of prayer! 
Thy wings shall my petition bear
To him whose truth and faithfulness
engage the waiting soul to bless.
And since he bids me seek his face,
Believe his word, and trust his grace,
I’ll cast on him my every care,
and wait for thee, sweet hour of prayer!

PASTORAL 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:  Matthew 14:13-21
          Leader:  The Word of God for the people of God
          People:  Thanks be to God.

COMMUNION  MEDITATION:  “Are You Hungry?”    Dr. D. Scott Allen

COMMUNION  LITURGY:  (including the Apostles’ Creed)
I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth;
And 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, dead, and buried;
The third day he arose from the dead;
He ascended into heaven,
And sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty;
From thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
The holy catholic church,
The communion of saints,
The resurrection of the body,
And the life everlasting.  Amen
 
HOLY  COMMUNION
 
COMMITMENT  HYMN   “Standing on the Promises”  #374 United  Methodist Hymnal
Standing on the promises of Christ the King
Through the eternal ages let his praises ring.
Glory in the highest I will shout and sing
Standing on the promises of God.
 
Refrain
Standing, standing, standing on the promises of God my Savior
Standing, standing, I’m standing on the promises of God.
 
Standing on the promises that cannot fail
When the howling storms of doubt and fear assail
By the living word of God I shall prevail.
Standing on the promises of God.
Refrain
 
Standing on the promises of Christ the Lord,
Bound to him eternally by love’s strong cord,
Overcoming daily with the Spirit’s sword,
Standing on the promises of God.
Refrain
 
Standing on the promises I cannot fall,
Listening every moment to the Spirit’s call,
Resting in my Savior as my all in all,
Standing on the promises of God.
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.  Amen
 
POSTLUDE:  “Bind Us Together”

Thank you for Worshiping with us today!

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