August 6th, 2023

Payette United Methodist Church
August 6, 2023 – 11:00 AM
Welcome
 
Passing the Peace: “Family of God”
 
Calling Song: “I Come With Joy”                             UMH#617 vs. 1,3,4
                                               
Call to Worship Kathie Phelps
One: May God grant us grace and bless us, so that God's way is known on earth.
Many: May God's face shine on us, so that God's salvation is known among all nations!
One: Let us give thanks! Let us celebrate and shout with joy!
Many: Our God is just, kind, loving and good!
 
Opening Prayer (in unison) Kathie Phelps
God of love, to whom our hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hidden: cleanse our hearts by the power of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Hymn: “Gloria Patri”                                                         UMH#70
                                                               
Scripture Reading                                      Psalm 145:8-9, 14-21 (CEB)
 
Praise Song: “Forever”                                                  Music Team     
Prayers of the People                                                  Pastor Mary Beth  
Doxology                                                                                UMH#94                                                                                                 
Prayer Hymn: “Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing”  UMH#400  all vs.                 
Message: Pastor Mary Beth Boesch                                     Matthew 3:13-17 (CEB)
Praise Song: “All Who Are Thirsty”                                     Music Team
Communion Service
Announcements                    
May God bless you and keep you; may God’s face shine upon you and be gracious unto you; may God’s countenance be lifted upon you and give you peace, from this day forth and forevermore.
 Many: And now, God, send us out to do the work that you have given us to do: to love and serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord.  To Christ, to you, and to the Holy Spirit be all honor and glory, now and forever, Amen.