August 18th, 2024

Payette United Methodist Church
August 18, 2024 – 11:00 AM
Welcome
 
Passing the Peace “Family of God”
 
Calling Song “Give Thanks”                                          TFWS#2036                               
 
          Call to Worship - Sharon Wada
One: A love that never ceases,
Many: A creativity that designed the universe,
One: A hope that cannot be quenched,
Many: A pursuit of reconciliation no matter the cost:
One: These are the things that are of God,
Many: Then let us worship God!
 
Opening Prayer (in unison) - Sharon Wada
God of love, how extraordinary is your Ordinary Time! We ask that you will continue to bless us with all we need; and that our everyday lives may be gifted with the richness of your love, so we may be empowered to share your message of hope, reach out to those in need, and bring honor and glory to you. Amen.
Hymn: Gloria Patri                                                            UMH#70
                                     
Scripture Reading:                                   Ephesians 5:15-20 (CEB)
Praise Song: “Holy is the Lord”                           Video Presentation
Children’s Time                                                            Glenora Wright
Prayers of the People                                                        Danny Crego
Offering Prayer                                                                Danny Crego
Doxology                                                                                 UMH#94 
Prayer Hymn: “O Blessed Spring”                         TFWS#2076 vs.1,3,5
Sermon: John 15:1-8 (NKJV) -                                         Ruth Simerly
Praise Song: “Reign in Us”                                       Video Presentation                                   
Communion Service
Announcements   
Sending Forth/Benediction                                              Danny Crego
One: Beloved, let us go forth into the world in peace and dedicated to the service of our Lord. Let us hold fast to that which is good, render to no person evil for evil, strengthen the faint-hearted, support the weak, help the needy and the afflicted, and honor all people.
Many: Let us love and serve the Lord, rejoicing in the power of God’s Spirit. And may God’s blessing be upon us and remain with us always. Amen.

Prayer List
Continue to pray for: Mark Hershey, Peyton, Lexi, Anne DeBord, Irene Jeffries, Lis Williamson, Jerry Hall, Taylor Family, Noah Howard, Clarity, Grace Hammon, Kurtis Haren

Upcoming Events
 
The Ad Board will meet tomorrow, August 19th at 7:00 p.m. The Trustees will not meet this month.
 
Our Annual Check-In with the District Superintendent will be at PUMC on Saturday, August 24th at 3:15. Everyone is invited, SPRC members are required to attend and Ad Board Members are encouraged to attend.
 
Our Neighborhood Fall Carnival will be on Saturday, September 21st. We will need donations and volunteers. Save the date!