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January 23, 2022 – 11:00 AM Welcome and Announcements Calling Song: “Jesus Loves the Little Children” Jesus loves the little children, All the children of the world. Red, brown, yellow, black and white, All are precious in His sight, Jesus loves the little children of the world. Responsive Reading From Psalm 19 Leader: The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. People: Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they display knowledge. Leader: There is no speech or language where their voice is not heard. People: Their voice goes out unto all the earth, their words to the ends of the world. All: May the words of my mouth and meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer. Unison Invocation O God, we give thanks for the children of our church and those of our families. We remember that you have adopted all of us as your children and that Jesus said we must receive your kingdom as little children. Open our eyes to see the blessings children bring and teach us to love them as Jesus does. We pray in his name. Amen Hymn of Praise: “Tell Me the Stories of Jesus” UMH #277 all vs. Tell me the stories of Jesus I love to hear; things I would ask him to tell me if he were here: scenes by the wayside, tales of the sea, stories of Jesus, tell them to me. First let me hear how the children stood round his knee, and I shall fancy his blessing resting on me; words full of kindness, deeds full of grace, all in the lovelight of Jesus' face. Into the city I'd follow the children's band, waving a branch of the palm tree high in my hand; one of his heralds, yes, I would sing loudest hosannas, "Jesus is King!" Gospel Reading - Mark 10:13-16 New Testament Reading - 3 John 1-4 Message: “Jesus Loves the Little Children” The Chosen, Season 1, Episode 3 Those words make us want to break into song! “Red, brown, yellow, black, and white! They are precious in his sight. Jesus loves the little children of the world.” This Sunday our worship services highlights that powerful relationship Jesus engendered with children. Yes, there is a special place in Jesus’ heart for children. Perhaps this comes from the Hebrew Bible’s emphasis on teaching children the laws and stories of their faith. Deuteronomy 6:4-9 points out the importance of “talking” about the commandments. We know that Joseph and Mary took Jesus to Jerusalem every year (a sixty mile journey from Nazareth) for the Feast of the Passover. No doubt they often talked about the trip and the reasons for it. Look up Luke 2:41-52 for some information about one of those trips. In Mark 9:33-37 and Mark 10:13-15 Jesus offered the example of children as something his followers should emulate. And there in Mark 10:16, Jesus holds little ones in his arms and blesses them. While Nicodemus, Matthew, Simon, Andrew, and Zebedee are dealing with the “adult” things of life, Jesus is making some young friends. Let’s think about our influence on the lives of young people.
Jesus loves the little children…all the children of the world. Commitment Song: “Jesus Loves Me” UMH #191 (all verses) Jesus loves me, this I know, for the Bible tells me so. Little ones to him belong; they are weak, but he is strong. Refrain: Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me! The Bible tells me so. Jesus loves me he who died heaven's gate to open wide. He will wash away my sin, let his little child come in. [Refrain] Jesus loves me, this I know, as he loved so long ago, taking children on his knee, saying, "Let them come to me." [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. Postlude Thank you for Worshiping with us today! (CCLI License #1552544)
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January 19, 2022 Jesus loves the little children. Those words make me want to break into song! “Red, brown, yellow, black, and white! They are precious in his sight. Jesus loves the little children of the world.” Yes, Jesus does have a special place in his heart for children. Perhaps this comes from the Hebrew Bible’s emphasis on teaching children the laws and stories of their faith. Deuteronomy 6:4-9 points out the importance of “talking” about the commandments. We know that Joseph and Mary took Jesus to Jerusalem every year (a sixty mile journey from Nazareth) for the Feast of the Passover. No doubt they often talked about the trip and the reasons for it. Look up Luke 2:41-52 for some information about one of those trips. In Mark 9:33-37 and Mark 10:13-15 offered the example of children as something his followers should emulate. And there in Mark 10:16 Jesus holds little ones in his arms and blesses them. This coming Sunday our worship services will focus on that wonderful relationship Jesus engendered with children. It will be easy to focus on COVID-19 home test kits and N95 face masks this week. Perhaps there might be something greater to consider. Please join me in thinking about our influence on the lives of young people. What do they take away from overhearing our conversations? How are we praying for them and their parents? How are we blessing them, just like Jesus did. Jesus loves the little children…all the children of the world. See you Sunday, Pastor Jim  Payette United Methodist Church
Communion Sunday Prelude Welcome and Announcements *Call to Worship *Calling Song “Thou Art Worthy” TFWS #2041 Thou art worthy, Thou art worthy, Thou art worthy, O Lord, To receive glory, Glory and honor, Glory and honor and pow'r For Thou hast created, hast all things created, Thou hast created all things; And for Thy pleasure they are created - Thou art worthy, O Lord. Responsive Reading Psalm 36:5-9 Leader; Your steadfast love, O Lord, extends to the heavens, your faithfulness to the clouds. People: Your righteousness is like the mighty mountains, your judgements are like the great deep; you save humans and animals alike. Leader: How precious is your steadfast love, O God! All people may take refuge in the shadow of your wings. People: They feast on the abundance of your house, and your give them drink from the river of your delights. All: For with you is the fountain of life; in your light we see light. Unison Invocation You invite us to Your presence, to the table of Your feast, to Your walk of companionship, to Your mission of well-being. We take timid steps toward home and are welcomed. Now, in this hour meet us not according to our flaws but according to Your generous self-giving: Be our Christmas, and start the world again; Be our Easter, and draw us from death to new life; Be our Pentecost, and breathe on us to begin again as we live and pray in Jesus name. Amen. Message “Shabbat” The Chosen – Episode 2 Last Sunday we met several people: Mary of Magdala, Nicodemus, Simon and his brother Andrew, and Matthew. This Sunday we are going to see how they observed Shabbat (Sabbath in English), the Jewish day of rest. Mary, Nicodemus, Simon, and Matthew each observed Shabbat. Their Shabbat experiences were different. Shabbat is the day of the week when observant Jews obey the Fourth Commandment (Exodus 20:8-11 and Deuteronomy 5:12). In these passages we see two different reasons for keeping the Shabbat:
Sabbath traditions vary among Jews just as Christian worship traditions do. Does your family have any religious traditions like this? What religious traditions were you raised with? Shabbat begins Friday night at sundown. A family meal is the centerpiece of the evening and begins with candle lighting and prayers. The woman of the house begins the ceremony with a blessing and candle lighting. Usually there are two candles on the table. Altar flowers today are in remembrance of Debra Street’s Mother, Eva. She will pray: Blessed are You, Lord, our God, King of the universe, who has sanctified us with His commandments and has commanded us to light the candle of Shabbat and of the Day of Remembrance. Other prayers are offered during the meal and often the conversation is directed toward the reasons for a special day of rest. Following the Shabbat meal, the family would go to bed and attend synagogue services the following day. Jesus attended synagogue services “as was his habit” (Luke 4:16). The evening meal and the synagogue services were the Sabbath traditions with which Jesus was raised. Religious disciplines, such as Sabbath keeping, are important. Parents and congregational leaders have a responsibility to provide instructional opportunities. However, it is possible to become “legalistic” about specific ways to learn about and honor God. Some of the most dramatic confrontations between Jesus and the religious leaders of his day were about Sabbath keeping. Jesus clarified the purpose of Sabbath keeping when he said, “The Sabbath was made for people, not people for the Sabbath.” (Mark 3:27) Mark 3:1-5 records a confrontation between Jesus and some religious leaders during a Sabbath service. Read about it some time. Let us never be guilty of making our religious tradition more important than God’s grace. Oh yes, watch for “the wink.” Enjoy! 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 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. 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. Leader: 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 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. Sending Hymn “I Stand Amazed in the Presence” UMH #371 (Verses 1 and 5) I stand amazed in the presence Of Jesus the Nazarene, And wonder how He could love me, A sinner, condemned, unclean. How marvelous! How wonderful! And my song shall ever be; How marvelous! How wonderful! Is my Savior’s love for me. When with the ransomed in glory His face I at last shall see, ‘Twill be my joy thro’ the ages To sing of His love for me. How marvelous! How wonderful! And my song shall ever be; How marvelous! How wonderful! Is my Savior’s love for me. Postlude Thank you for Worshiping with us today! (CCLI License #1552544) From Jim’s Cluttered Desks
January 12, 2022 We met several people Sunday: Mary of Magdala, Nicodemus, Simon and his brother Andrew, and Matthew. This Sunday we are going to see how they observed Shabbat (Sabbath in English), the Jewish day of rest. Mary, Nicodemus, Simon, and Matthew will each observe Shabbat in different ways and experience Shabbat with different results. Shabbat is the day of the week when observant Jews obey the Fourth Commandment (Exodus 20:8-11 and Deuteronomy 5:12). In these passages we see two different reasons for keeping the Shabbat:
Sabbath traditions among Jews vary just as Christian worship traditions do. In most traditional families Shabbat begins Friday night at sundown. A family meal is the centerpiece of the evening and begins with candle lighting and prayers. The woman of the house begins the ceremony with a blessing and candle lighting. Usually there are two candles on the table. She will pray: Blessed are You, Lord, our God, King of the universe, who has sanctified us with His commandments and has commanded us to light the candle of Shabbat and of the Day of Remembrance. Other prayers are offered during the meal and often the conversation is directed toward the reasons for a special day of rest. Following the Shabbat meal the family would go to bed and attend synagogue services the next day. Jesus attended synagogue services “as was his habit” (Luke 4:16). These were the Sabbath traditions with which Jesus was raised. Does your family have any religious traditions like this? What religious traditions were you raised with? See you Sunday, Pastor Jim  Payette United Methodist Church
January 9, 2022, 9:00 a.m. Prelude Welcome Call to Worship Calling Song “Be Not Afraid” (Inspired by Isaiah 43) Be not afraid I go before you always come, follow me and I will give you rest You shall cross the barren desert but you shall not die of thirst you shall wander far in safety though you do not know the way you shall speak your words to foreign men and they will understand you shall see the face of God and live Be not afraid I go before you always Come, follow me and I will give you rest If you pass through raging waters in the sea You shall not drown If you walk amid the burning flames You shall not be harmed If you stand before the power of hell And death is at your side Know that I am with you through it all Be not afraid I go before you always Come, follow me and I will give you rest And blessed are your poor For the kingdom shall be theirs Blest are you that weep and mourn For one day you shall laugh And if wicked men insult and hate you All because of me Blessed, blessed are you Be not afraid I go before you always Come, follow me and I will give you rest Responsive Reading from Psalm 29 (The Message) Leader: Bravo, God. Bravo! All the angels shout, “Encore!” People: We stand before the glory, in awe before God’s visible power. Leader: Stand at attention! Dress your best to honor him! People: God makes his people strong. God gives his people peace. Unison Invocation Lord of laughter and tears, sit with us this morning and, through the powerful presence of Jesus Christ, help us experience the peace that is stronger than terrors without names, questions without answers, pain without relief. In His name we pray. Amen. Message ‘I Have Called You by Name’ The Chosen (Episode 1) Try to imagine a world where Jesus was relatively unknown. This first episode takes place in such a world. Jesus plays a very small role in this episode. We will meet several people who will play important roles in the life of Jesus. Most of the episode takes place in Capernaum, a village on the northwest shore of the Sea of Galilee. Mary Magdalene: Jesus healed Mary (this healing is reported but not described) of demon possession. Other than Mary, the mother of Jesus, Mary of Magdala (her home town), is mentioned more than any other female follower of Jesus. Her healing is mentioned in Luke 8:2-3. In each Gospel she is present at the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus. In this interpretation the adult Mary uses the name Lilith or Lil. There is no mention of this in the Bible. During the earliest years of the Christian Movement, Mary of Magdala is called the “apostle to the apostles.” Nicodemus: Nicodemus was a member of the Jewish Council (Sanhedrin) and “the teacher of the Jews.” He had significant religious and political power in occupied Israel and was very interested in Jesus. He is aligned with the religious-political party of Pharisees. Nicodemus is mentioned by name in John 3:1-21 and John 19:39. Matthew: Matthew was a Jew who was awarded a contract to collect taxes for the Roman occupying force. This made him an outcast among the general population of Israel (including his family) but made him quite wealthy and grudgingly appreciated by the Roman authorities. Matthew was one of the twelve people called by Jesus to be his apostles. He is the inspired author of The Gospel of Matthew. He is identified as “Levi” in the gospels of Mark and Luke. Matthew was his Greek name. Levi was his Hebrew name. Simon (Peter): Simon was a commercial fisherman by trade. He lived and worked in the northern province of Galilee, fishing the Sea of Galilee. Commercial fisherman work hard but, like all who make their living dependent on the natural world, can work hard and wisely and still not be financially secure. This presentation shows him having serious tax issues. Simon (Peter) was known for his natural leadership skills and impetuous personality. He is married but the name of his wife is not mentioned in the Gospels. Here she is named Eden. Simon is nicknamed “Peter” by Jesus but in this episode that has not yet happened. You will find Simon Peter throughout the first five books of the New Testament. Read Mark 1:16-20 to see one of the first times he is mentioned. Jesus of Nazareth Jesus of Nazareth is the preeminent personality of human history. Christians believe him to be divine, God incarnate. He was born in occupied Israel over 2,000 years ago and was executed while still a young man. Christians believe that his call to follow him is for every person of every generation. In this presentation Jesus calls Mary by her name and she is changed. He knew her although she did not know him. He knows us as well. He wants us to be whole, complete, who we were created to be. Commitment Song “The Summons” TFWS 2130 Will you come and follow me if I but call your name? Will you go where you don’t know and never be the same? Will you let my love be shown, will you let my name be know, will you let my life be grown in you and you in me? Lord, your summons echoes true when you but call my name. Let me turn and follow you and never be the same. In your company I’ll go where your love and footsteps show. Thus I’ll move and live and grow in you and you in me. 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. Postlude Thank you for Worshiping with us today! (CCLI License #1552544) From Jim’s Cluttered Desks
December 6, 2022 From Jim’s Cluttered Desks December 6, 2022 Using the eight episode dramatic production titled The Chosen, we are beginning an eight-week journey through the early days of Jesus’ teaching and healing work. Try to imagine a world where Jesus was relatively unknown. This first episode takes place in such a world. Jesus plays a very small role in this episode. The reputation and notoriety of Jesus will grow throughout these eight presentations. Some people will decide to follow him. Others will be confused because he is not the kind of messiah they were taught to expect. There are also those who will oppose him, sometimes violently. Things haven’t changed much. Here are some tips:
Carve out some time before Sunday to read Isaiah 43:21-2, Matthew 27:55-61, Luke 8:2-3, Matthew 9:9-13, Mark 1:16-20, John 3:1-21, John 19:38-42, Find a map of Israel during the times of Jesus. Identify Capernaum, Nazareth, and Jerusalem. I’m looking forward to walking with Jesus and those who decided to follow him (including you) over these next eight Sundays. See you Sunday, Pastor Jim  Payette United Methodist Church
January 2, 2022 – 11:00 AM Welcome and Announcements “Family of God” I'm so glad I'm a part of the family of God I've been washed in the fountain Cleansed by His blood Joint heirs with Jesus As we travel this sod For I'm part of the family The family of God Hymn: “Joy to the World” UMH# 246 vs 1,2,4 Joy to the world, the Lord is come! Let earth receive her King; let every heart prepare him room, and heaven and nature sing, and heaven and nature sing, and heaven, and heaven, and nature sing. Joy to the world, the Savior reigns! Let all their songs employ; while fields and floods, rocks, hills, and plains repeat the sounding joy, repeat the sounding joy, repeat, repeat the sounding joy. No more let sins and sorrows grow, nor thorns infest the ground; he comes to make his blessings flow far as the curse is found, far as the curse is found, far as, far as the curse is found. He rules the world with truth and grace, and makes the nations prove the glories of his righteousness, and wonders of his love, and wonders of his love, and wonders, wonders of his love. Responsive Reading Responsive Reading from Psalm 147 Leader: Jerusalem, worship God! Zion, praise your God! He made your city secure, he blessed your children among you. People: He keeps the peace at your borders, he puts the best bread on your tables. He launches his promises earthward – how swift and sure they come! Leader: He spreads snow like white fleece, he scatters frost like ashes, he broadcasts hail like birdseed – who can survive his winter? People: Then he gives the command and it all melts; he breathes on winter – suddenly it’s spring! Leader: He speaks the same way to Jacob, speaks words that work to Israel. He never did this to the other nations; they never heard such commands. All: Hallelujah! Unison Invocation: O Almighty God, heavenly angels spoke to earthly shepherds and eternity entered time in the child of Bethlehem. As we retell the Christmas story let us be caught up in the eternal in that same child, that we might join the shepherds and all the heavenly host in praising the coming of Jesus Christ, our Savior. Amen. Offering our gifts and tithes Offering Prayer New Testament Reading - Ephesians 1:3-12 God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks be to God! Hymn: “Angels From the Realms of Glory” UMH#220 vs. 1,2,4 Angels from the realms of glory, wing your flight o'er all the earth; ye who sang creation's story now proclaim Messiah's birth: Refrain: Come and worship, come and worship, worship Christ, the newborn king. Shepherds, in the field abiding, watching o'er your flocks by night, God with us is now residing; yonder shines the infant light: [Refrain] Saints, before the altar bending, Watching long in hope and fear; Suddenly the Lord, descending, in his temple shall appear: [Refrain] Prayers of the People and The Lord’s Prayer Message: “You Don’t Know the Scriptures” Timothy 2:15 and 3:14-17 Hymn: “Go Tell it on the Mountain” UMH#251 all vs. 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 Thank you for Worshiping with us today! (CCLI License #1552544)  Payette United Methodist Church
December 26, 2021 – 11:00 A.M. Prelude Welcome *Call to Worship Calling Song “Joy to The World” UMH #246 Joy to the world, the Lord is come! Let earth receive her King; let every heart prepare him room, and heaven and nature sing, and heaven and nature sing, and heaven, and heaven, and nature sing. Joy to the world, the Savior reigns! Let all their songs employ; while fields and floods, rocks, hills, and plains repeat the sounding joy, repeat the sounding joy, repeat, repeat the sounding joy. No more let sins and sorrows grow, nor thorns infest the ground; he comes to make his blessings flow far as the curse is found, far as the curse is found, far as, far as the curse is found. He rules the world with truth and grace, and makes the nations prove the glories of his righteousness, and wonders of his love, and wonders of his love, and wonders, wonders of his love. Responsive Reading from Psalm 148 (The Message) Leader: Hallelujah! Praise God from heaven, praise him from the mountain tops; People: Praise him, all you his angels, praise him, all you his warriors. Leader: Praise him sun and moon, praise him you morning stars. People: Praise him, high heaven, praise him heavenly rain clouds; Leader: Praise, oh let them praise the name of God! People: He spoke the word, and there they were! All: Hallelujah! Invocation Carols “Angels We Have Heard on High” UMH #238 Angels we have heard on high sweetly singing o’er the plains, and the mountains in reply echoing their joyous strains. Gloria, in excelsis Deo! Gloria, in excelsis Deo! Shepherds, why this jubilee? Why your joyous strains prolong? What the gladsome tidings be which inspire your heavenly song? Gloria, in excelsis Deo! Gloria, in excelsis Deo! Come to Bethlehem and see Christ whose birth the angels sing; come, adore on bended knee, Christ the Lord, the newborn King. Gloria, in excelsis Deo! Gloria, in excelsis Deo! See him in a manger laid, whom the choirs of angels praise; Mary, Joseph, lend your aid, while our hearts in love we raise. Gloria, in excelsis Deo! Gloria, in excelsis Deo! “Good Christian Friends, Rejoice” UMH #224 Good Christian friends, rejoice with heart and soul and voice; give ye heed to what we say: Jesus Christ was born today. Ox and ass before him bow, and he is in the manger now. Christ is born today! Christ is born today! Good Christian friends, rejoice with heart and soul and voice; now ye hear of endless bliss: Jesus Christ was born for this! He has opened heaven's door, and we are blest forevermore. Christ was born for this! Christ was born for this! Good Christian friends, rejoice with heart and soul and voice; now ye need not fear the grave: Jesus Christ was born to save! Calls you one and calls you all to gain his everlasting hall. Christ was born to save! Christ was born to save! Old Testament Reading - Isaiah 9:2 and 6-7 New Testament Reading - Colossians 3:12-17 God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks be to God! Our Prayer Time Carol “It Came upon the Midnight Clear” UMH #218 It came upon the midnight clear, that glorious song of old, from angels bending near the earth to touch their harps of gold: "Peace on the earth, good will to men, from heaven's all-gracious King." The world in solemn stillness lay, to hear the angels sing. Still through the cloven skies they come with peaceful wings unfurled, and still their heavenly music floats o'er all the weary world; above its sad and lowly plains, they bend on hovering wing, and ever o'er its Babel sounds the blessed angels sing. And ye, beneath life's crushing load, whose forms are bending low, who toil along the climbing way with painful steps and slow, look now! for glad and golden hours come swiftly on the wing. O rest beside the weary road, and hear the angels sing! For lo! the days are hastening on, by prophet seen of old, when with the ever-circling years shall come the time foretold when peace shall over all the earth its ancient splendors fling, and the whole world send back the song which now the angels sing. Meditation, Luke 2:20 Closing Song “Go Tell It on the Mountain” UMH #251 Refrain: Go, tell it on the mountain, over the hills and everywhere; go, tell it on the mountain that Jesus Christ is born. While shepherds kept their watching o'er silent flocks by night, behold, throughout the heavens there shone a holy light. [Refrain] The shepherds feared and trembled when, lo! above the earth rang out the angel chorus that hailed our Savior's birth. [Refrain] Down in a lowly manger the humble Christ was born, and God sent us salvation that blessed Christmas morn. [Refrain] Postlude Thank you for Worshiping with us today! (CCLI License #1552544)  We welcome you to Payette United Methodist Church We’re glad you are here! December 24, 2021, 8:00 pm (as recorded at Fruitland First United Methodist Church) Call to Worship and Lighting the Christ Candle Leader: "While they were there, the time came for her to deliver her child. And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in bands of cloth, and laid him in a manger" (Luke 2:6-7). Tonight, angels far and near sing tender lullabies; well-worn fabric full of years holds in the warmth of parental love; animals and shepherds crowd in tight, glowing with adoration, while a muffled cry squeezes out to greet the world. ALL: Tonight we give thanks for Jesus and every child among us. Each new birth -- regardless of circumstances -- reminds us of the preciousness of life, the potential of tomorrow, the promise of God. Leader: On this Christmas Eve, we light the Christ candle for the child-King, the infant-Redeemer, the lowly-Lord. ALL: And now we know: He is born and nothing will ever be the same! Christmas Carol: O Come, All Ye Faithful O come all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant, O come ye, O come ye, to Bethlehem. Come and behold him, born the King of angels; O come let us adore him, O come let us adore him, O come let us adore him, Christ the Lord. Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation; O sing, all ye citizens of heaven above! Glory to God, all glory in the highest; O come let us adore him, O come let us adore him, O come let us adore him, Christ the Lord. Invocation The Christmas Account: Luke 2:1-20 Christmas Carol: O Little Town of Bethlehem O little town of Bethlehem, How still we see thee lie; Above thy deep and dreamless sleep The silent stars go by; Yet in thy dark streets shineth The everlasting light. he hopes and fears of all the years are met in Thee tonight. How silently, how silently, the wondrous gift was given; So God imparts to human hearts the blessings of his heaven. No ear may hear his coming, but in this world of sin, Where meek souls will receive him still the dear Christ enters in. Meditation - Pastor Jim Hardenbrook Silent Night, Holy Night Please come forward to light your candle as ushers direct. We will surround the sanctuary. Silent night, holy night All is calm, all is bright Round yon virgin mother and Child. Holy Infant, so tender and mild Sleep in heavenly peace Sleep in heavenly peace. Unison Prayer O God, we have returned to that stable in Bethlehem and found more than we could imagine - not just a baby in a manger but a Savior, Christ the Lord. Thank you for this important and quiet time. Amen. Merry Christmas May God Bless your homes tonight   Payette United Methodist Church
December 19, 2021 – 9:00 A.M. 4th Sunday of Advent (as recorded at Fruitland First United Methodist Church) Prelude “Pat-a-Pan” by Bernard de la Monnoye Welcome Lighting Advent Candle and inviting the neighborhood to worship. Interlude In the Bleak Midwinter” by Christina Rossetti and Gustav Holst, Iran Trenkel and Jim Schmid *Call to Worship Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit Calling Song “While We Are Waiting, Come” While we are waiting, come While we are waiting, come Jesus our Lord, Emmanuel, While we are waiting, come With pow'r and glory, come With pow'r and glory, come Jesus our Lord, Emmanuel With pow'r and glory, come Come, Savior, quickly come Come, Savior, quickly come Jesus our Lord, Emmanuel Come, Savior, quickly come Responsive Reading Mary’s Song – Luke 1:46-55 Leader: My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has looked with favor on the lowliness of his servant. People: Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed: for the Mighty One has done great things for me, and holy is his name! Leader: His mercy is for those who fear him from generation to generation. People: He has shown great strength; he has scattered the proud in their inmost thoughts. He has brought down the powerful from their thrones, and lifted up the lowly. Leader: He has filled the hungry with good things and sent the rich away empty. All: He has helped his servant Israel, remembering to be merciful to Abraham and his descendants forever, just as he promised. Unison Invocation O God of Elizabeth and Mary, you visited your servants with news of the world’s redemption in the coming of the Savior. Make our hearts leap with joy, and fill our mouths with songs of praise, that we may announce glad tidings of peace, and welcome the Christ in our midst. Amen. Carol “Angels, from the Realms of Glory” UMH #220 Angels from the realms of glory, Wing your flight o'er all the earth; Ye who sang creation's story Now proclaim Messiah's birth Shepherds, in the field abiding, Watching o'er your flocks by night, God with us is now residing; Yonder shines the infant light Come and worship, come and worship, Come and worship, Christ the newborn king. Come and worship, come and worship, Come and worship, Christ the newborn king. Choir “Children, Go Where I Send Thee” New Testament Reading - Hebrews 10:5-10 Gospel Reading - Luke 1:39-45 God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks be to God! Special Music “I Wonder as I Wander” by Aubrey Assad, Jim Schmid and Iran Trenkel Stewardship Thought, Prayer “ Joy To The World” UMH #246 Joy to the world! The Lord is come Let earth receive her King! Let every heart prepare Him room And heaven and nature sing And heaven and nature sing And heaven, and heaven and nature sing Joy to the world! The Savior reigns Let men their songs employ While fields and floods Rocks, hills and plains Repeat the sounding joy Repeat the sounding joy Repeat, repeat the sounding joy Message "O Bethlehem" Micah 5:2-5 Commitment Carol “O Little Town of Bethlehem” UMH #230 O little town of Bethlehem, how still we see thee lie! Above thy deep and dreamless sleep the silent stars go by; yet in thy dark streets shineth the everlasting light. The hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight. For Christ is born of Mary, and, gathered all above while mortals sleep, the angels keep their watch of wond’ring love. O morning stars, together proclaim the holy birth, and praises sing to God the King and peace to all the earth. How silently, how silently, the wondrous gift is giv’n! So God imparts to human hearts the blessings of his heav’n. No ear may hear his coming, but in this world of sin, where meek souls will receive him, still the dear Christ enters in. O holy Child of Bethlehem, descend to us, we pray, cast out our sin and enter in, be born in us today. We hear the Christmas angels the great glad tidings tell; O come to us, abide with us, our Lord Immanuel! Unison Benediction May our Lord lead us now out of the familiar settings of doubt and fear, beyond our pride and need to be secure, into a strange and graceful ease with this life, this time, these opportunities; that in boundless silence we may grow strong enough to endure and flexible enough to share the grace of God that is manifest in Jesus through whom we live and pray. Postlude “Still, Still, Still” (a German lullaby arranged by Philip Keveren) Thank you for Worshiping with us today! (CCLI License #1552544)  Payette United Methodist Church
December 12, 2021 – 9:00 A.M. 3rd Sunday of Advent (as recorded at Fruitland First United Methodist Church) Prelude “Sheep May Safely Graze” by Johann Sebastian Bach Welcome Lighting the Advent Wreath & Inviting the neighborhood to worship. Interlude “What a Friend We Have in Jesus” by Greg Sewell *Call to Worship Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit Calling Song “While We Are Waiting, Come” While we are waiting, come While we are waiting, come Jesus our Lord, Emmanuel, While we are waiting, come With pow'r and glory, come With pow'r and glory, come Jesus our Lord, Emmanuel With pow'r and glory, come Come, Savior, quickly come Come, Savior, quickly come Jesus our Lord, Emmanuel Come, Savior, quickly come Responsive Reading Isaiah 12:2-6 Leader: Surely God is my salvation; People: I will trust and not be afraid. The Lord is my strength and my defense, he has become my salvation. Leader: With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation. In that day you will say: People: “Give praise to the Lord, call on his name; make known among the nations what he has done, and proclaim that his name is exalted.” Leader: Sing to the Lord for he has done glorious things; let this be known to all the world. All: Shout aloud and sing for joy for great is the Holy One of Israel among you. Unison Invocation Heavenly Father, we come as we are – Troubled and weary, grateful and grumpy, nervy and scared, partially whole but still broken, kind of closed but wishing to be more open. Please mute whatever distractions we may have brought with us or found after we arrived. Here we are ready to encounter Jesus in whose name we pray. Amen. Carol “O Come, All Ye Faithful” UMH #234 O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant, O come ye, O come ye, to Bethlehem. Come and behold him, born the King of angels; O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord. Church Choir “The Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy” Old Testament Reading - Zephaniah 3: 14-20 New Testament Reading - Philippians 4: 4-7 God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks be to God! Stewardship Thought, Prayer and Doxology “Joy to the World” UMH #246 Joy to the world, the Lord is come Let earth receive her King Let every heart prepare Him room And heaven and nature sing And heaven and nature sing And heaven, and heaven and nature sing Carol “He Is Born“ UMH #228 Refrain: He is born, the holy Child, play the oboe and bagpipes merrily! He is born, the holy Child, sing we all of the Savior mild. Thru long ages of the past, prophets have foretold his coming; thru long ages of the past, now the time has come at last! (Refrain) O how lovely, O how pure is this perfect child of heaven; O how lovely, O how pure gracious gift to humankind! (Refrain) Jesus, Lord of all the world, coming as a child among us, Jesus, Lord of all the world, grant to us thy heavenly peace. (Refrain) Message “What Should We Do?” Luke 3: 7-18 Commitment Carol “What Child Is This?” UMH #219 What child is this who lay to rest On Mary's lap is sleeping Whom angels greet with anthems sweet While shepherds watch are keeping Refrain: This, this is Christ the King Whom shepherds guard and angels sing Haste, haste to bring him laud The Babe, the Son of Mary So bring him incense, gold and myrrh Come peasant king to own him The King of Kings salvation brings Let loving hearts enthrone him (Refrain) O raise, raise a song on high His mother sings a lullaby Joy, oh joy for Christ is born The Babe, the son of Mary (Refrain) Unison Benediction from Philippians 4 (The Kingdom New Testament Translation) Celebrate joyfully in the Lord, at all times. I’ll say it again: celebrate! Let everybody see how gentle and gracious you are. The Lord is near. May the grace of God, which is greater than we can ever understand, keep guard over your hearts and minds in King Jesus. Amen. Postlude “O Little Town of Bethlehem” by L. H. Rende Thank you for Worshiping with us today! (CCLI License #1552544)  Payette United Methodist Church
Communion Sunday and Advent #2 December 5, 2021 – 11:00 A.M. Prelude “Gesu Bambino” Pietro Yon Welcome Lighting the Advent Candle & Inviting the neighborhood to worship. Interlude “ Bring a Torch, Jeanette Isabella and Still, Still, Still, weil’s Kindlein Schlafen will” *Call to Worship Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit Calling Song “While We Are Waiting” While we are waiting, come While we are waiting, come Jesus our Lord, Emmanuel, While we are waiting, come With pow'r and glory, come With pow'r and glory, come Jesus our Lord Emmanuel With pow'r and glory, come Come, Savior, quickly come Come, Savior, quickly come Jesus our Lord Emmanuel Come, Savior, quickly come Responsive Reading Zechariah’s Song Luke 1: 68-75 Leader: Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has come to his people and redeemed them. He set the power of salvation for us in the house of his servant David just as he promised through the preaching of his holy prophets long ago. People: Deliverance from our enemies and all who hate us, showing mercy to our ancestors and to remember his holy agreement to Abraham. Leader: That agreement to rescue us from the hand of our enemies, All: So that we might be able to serve him without fear in holiness and righteousness before him all our days. Unison Invocation Holy God, While we are waiting come… Come and lace our songs, our shopping, our silence, and celebrations with your mystery and magnificence. Help us sense all this in the small stirrings in our hearts and in the life around us. Help us welcome the coming Jesus in whose name we pray. Amen. Advent Song “He Came Down” TFWS #2085 He came down that we may have love; He came down that we may have love; He came down that we may have love, Hallelujah forevermore. He came down that we may have peace; He came down that we may have peace; He came down that we may have peace, Hallelujah forevermore. He came down that we may have joy; He came down that we may have joy; He came down that we may have joy, Hallelujah forevermore. He came down that we may have hope; He came down that we may have hope; He came down that we may have hope, Hallelujah forevermore. He came down that we may have life; He came down that we may have life; He came down that we may have life, Hallelujah forevermore. Old Testament Reading - Malachi 3: 1-4 New Testament Reading - Philippians 1 :3-6 and 9-11 God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks be to God! Church Choir “Like A Child” Daniel Charles Damon Message “You Call This Peace?” Luke 3: 1-6 The Communion Service Communion Hymn “In the Bleak Midwinter” UMH #221 In the bleak midwinter Frosty wind made moan Earth stood hard as iron Water like a stone Snow had fallen Snow on snow on snow In the bleak midwinter Long, long ago Angels and Arc Angels May have traveled there Cherubim and Seraphim Thronged the air But only his Mother In her maiden bliss Worshiped the beloved With a kiss What can I give him? Poor as I am If I were a shepherd I would give a lamb If I were a wise man I would do my part But what I can I give him Give him my heart 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 Guidance for the Communion Service will be provided. After we have received the bread and the cup, please join the congregation as we 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 Be people of peace. Let peace live in your heart and share the peace of Christ with all you meet. Share peace by acting out of compassion and not fear. Share peace by listening to all sides of the story. Share peace by praying for our world. In this Advent season, we need to see, feel, and share peace. As you go out into the wonder of God’s creations, share peace and hope with those you meet. Amen. Postlude Gesu Bambino Pietro Yon Thank you for Worshiping with us today! (CCLI License #1552544)  Payette United Methodist Church
November 28, 2021 – 11:00 A.M. “A Weary World Rejoices..” Prelude Welcome Lighting the Advent Candle Interlude Inviting the neighborhood to worship. *Call to Worship Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit Calling Song “While We Are Waiting” While we are waiting, come While we are waiting, come Jesus our Lord, Emmanuel, While we are waiting, come. With pow'r and glory, come With pow'r and glory, come Jesus our Lord Emmanuel With pow'r and glory, come Come, Savior, quickly come Come, Savior, quickly come Jesus our Lord Emmanuel Come, Savior, quickly come Responsive Reading from Psalm 25 Leader: To you, O LORD, I lift up my soul. People: O my God, in you I trust; do not let me be put to shame; do not let my enemies exult over me. Leader: Do not let those who wait for you be put to shame; let them be ashamed who wantonly treacherous. People: Make me to know your ways, O LORD; teach me your paths. Leader: Lead me in your truth, and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all day long. All: Be mindful of your mercy, O LORD, and of your steadfast love, For they have been from of old. Unison Invocation How silently, how silently the wondrous gift is given. We will be silent now, O Lord, and expectant… May we receive the gifts we need, so that we might become the gifts others need. We pray in the name of Jesus. Amen. Service of Baptism Hymn “O Little Town of Bethlehem” UMH #230 Oh little town of Bethlehem, how still we see thee lie Above thy deep and dreamless sleep the silent stars go by Yet in thy dark streets shineth, the everlasting light The hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight. For Christ is born of Mary, and gathered all above While mortals sleep the angels keep their watch of wondering love Oh morning stars together, proclaim thy holy birth. And praises sing to God the king, and peace to men on earth. Old Testament Reading - Jeremiah 33:14-16 Gospel Reading - Luke 21:29-36 God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks be to God! Stewardship Moment Doxology “Joy to the World” UMH #246 Joy to the world! The Lord is come Let earth receive her King! Let every heart prepare Him room And heaven and nature sing And heaven and nature sing And heaven, and heaven and nature sing Message “A Bunch of Unrepentant Hopefuls” 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 Commitment Hymn “Emmanuel” UMH #204 Emmanuel, Emmanuel, His name is called Emmanuel. God with us, revealed in us, His name is called Emmanuel. Unison Benediction Be people of hope. Let hope live in your heart and share the hope of Christ with all you meet. Share hope by listening to someone’s story. Share hope by praying for our world. As you go out into the wonder of God’s creations, share hope with those you meet. Amen. Postlude Thank you for Worshiping with us today! (CCLI License #1552544)  Payette United Methodist Church
November 7, 2021 – 11:00 A.M. Communion Sunday Prelude Welcome and Announcements Interlude Welcoming the Light of Christ and inviting the neighborhood to worship. *Call to Worship Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit 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. 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, and 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. Amen Unison Invocation Gracious and holy God, 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. Refrain: 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 burden shares? None but Thee, dear Lord, none but thee. [Refrain] When my feeble life is o'er, time for me will be no more; guide me gently, safely o'er to thy shore, dear Lord, to thy shore. [Refrain] Old Testament Reading - 1 Kings 17: 8-16 Gospel Reading - Mark 12: 38-44 God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks be to God! The Lord’s Prayer Message “When What You’ve Got is Not a Lot” Mark 12: 38-44 by Rev. Gene Schandorff The Communion Service Communion 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. 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. 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. Unison 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. Leader: 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. All: In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven. Thanks be to God! Bread and Cup Guidance for the Communion Service will be provided. After we have received the bread and the cup, please join the congregation as we 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. Postlude Thank you for Worshiping with us today! (CCLI License #1552544)  Payette United Methodist Church
October 31, 2021 – 11:00 A.M. Prelude Welcome and Announcements Interlude Welcoming the Light of Christ and inviting the neighborhood to worship. *Call to Worship Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit Calling Song “This Little Light of Mine” UMH#585 This little light of mine, I'm goin'a let it shine, this little light of mine, I'm goin'a let it shine; this little light of mine, I'm goin'a let it shine, let it shine, let it shine, let it shine. (let it shine) Everywhere I go, I'm goin'a let it shine, Everywhere I go, I'm goin'a let it shine; Everywhere I go, I'm goin'a let it shine, let it shine, let it shine, let it shine. (let it shine) All through the night, I'm goin'a let it shine, All through the night, I'm goin'a let it shine; All through the night, I'm goin'a let it shine, let it shine, let it shine, let it shine. (let it shine) Responsive Reading - Deuteronomy 6:4-6 Leader: Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. People: Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. All: These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Unison Invocation - From the Prayers of Dr. Martin Luther King Our loving Father, from Thy hand have come all the days of the past. To Thee we look for whatever good the future holds. We are not satisfied with the world as we have found it. It is too little the kingdom of God as yet. Grant us the privilege of apart in its regeneration. We are looking for a new earth in which dwells righteousness. It is our prayer that we may be children of light, the kind of people for whose coming and ministry the world is waiting.—Amen. Hymn “Lord of the Dance” UMH #261 I danced in the morning when the world was begun, and I danced in the moon and the stars and the sun, and I came down from heaven and I danced on the earth. At Bethlehem I had my birth. [Refrain:] Dance, then, wherever you may be; I am the Lord of the Dance, said he. And I’ll lead you all wherever you may be, and I’ll lead you all in the dance, said he. I danced for the scribe and the Pharisee, but they would not dance and they would not follow me; I danced for the fishermen, for James and John; they came to me and the dance went on. (Refrain) I danced on the sabbath when I cured the lame, the holy people said it was a shame; they whipped and they stripped and they hung me high; and they left me there on a cross to die. (Refrain) I danced on a Friday and the sky turned black; it’s hard to dance with the devil on your back; they buried my body and they thought I’d gone, but I am the dance and I still go on. (Refrain) They cut me down and I leapt up high, I am the life that’ll never, never die; I’ll live in you if you’ll live in me; I am the Lord of the Dance, said he. (Refrain) Old Testament Reading - Ruth 1: 1-18 Gospel Reading - Mark 12: 28-34 God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks be to God! Children’s Church “Superhero Costumes” Offertory with Doxology Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures here below; praise him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. Prayer Song ”O How He Loves You and Me” TFWS #2108 Oh, how He loves you and me, Oh how He loves you and me. He gave his life, what more could he give? Oh, how He loves you; Oh, how he loves me; Oh, how he loves you and me. Jesus to Calvary did go, His love for sinners to show. What He did there brought hope from despair. Oh, how He loves you; Oh, how he loves me; Oh, how he loves you and me. Prayers of the People with the Lord’s Prayer Message “The Seasons Are Changing, We Are Changing” Hebrews 9:11-14 Commitment Hymn “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot” UMH #703 Refrain: Swing low, sweet chariot, coming for to carry me home; swing low, sweet chariot, coming for to carry me home. I looked over Jordan, and what did I see, coming for to carry me home? A band of angels coming after me, coming for to carry me home. (Refrain) If you get there before I do, coming for to carry me home; tell all my friends I'm coming too, coming for to carry me home. (Refrain) I'm sometimes up, I'm sometimes down, coming for to carry me home; but still my soul feels heavenly bound, coming for to carry me home. (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. Postlude Thank you for Worshiping with us today! (CCLI License #1552544)  Payette United Methodist Church
October 24, 2021 – 11:00 AM Welcome and Announcements “The Family of God” I'm so glad I'm a part of the family of God I've been washed in the fountain Cleansed by His blood Joint heirs with Jesus As we travel this sod For I'm part of the family The family of God “Lord, I Lift Your Name On High” TFWS# 2088 Lord, I lift Your name on high. Lord, I love to sing Your praises. I'm so glad You're in my life. I'm so glad You came to save us. You came from Heaven to earth to show the way, From the earth to the cross, my debt to pay; From the cross to the grave, from the grave to the sky; Lord, I lift Your name on high Responsive Reading from Psalm 126 Leader: When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion we were like those who dream. People: Then our mouths were filled with laughter, and our tongues with shouts of joy. Leader: Then it was said among the nations, “The Lord has done great things for them.” All: Yes, the Lord has done great things for us! Let us rejoice. Unison Invocation O God, we are in awe of your grace. By that grace transform our gratitude into courage. Make us bold and visionary enough to pray not so much for victories or success but for worthy battles engaged, scars of faith endured, and the company of fellow believers enjoyed. We thank you in the name of Jesus. Amen. Offering our gifts and tithes Offering Prayer Hymn: “He Lives” UMH#310 vs. 1,3 I serve a risen Savior, He's in the world today I know that He is living, whatever men may say I see His hand of mercy, I hear His voice of cheer And just the time I need Him He's always near He lives (He lives), He lives (He lives), Christ Jesus lives today He walks with me and talks with me Along life's narrow way He lives (He lives), He lives (He lives), Salvation to impart You ask me how I know He lives? He lives within my heart Rejoice, rejoice, O Christian Lift up your voice and sing Eternal hallelujahs to Jesus Christ, the King The Hope of all who seek Him, the Help of all who find None other is so loving, so good and kind He lives (He lives), He lives (He lives), Christ Jesus lives today He walks with me and talks with me Along life's narrow way He lives (He lives), He lives (He lives), Salvation to impart You ask me how I know He lives? He lives within my heart Old Testament Reading - Job 42:1-8 New Testament Reading - Mark 10:46-52 God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks be to God! Prayers of the People and The Lord’s Prayer Hymn: “There’s Something About That Name/ His Name Is Wonderful” UMH#171 and 174 Jesus, Jesus, Jesus; there's just something about that name. Master, Savior, Jesus, like the fragrance after the rain; Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, let all Heaven and earth proclaim Kings and kingdoms will all pass away, But there's something about that name. His name is wonderful His name is wonderful His name is wonderful Jesus my Lord. He is the mighty King Master of everything His name is wonderful Jesus my Lord. He's the Great Shepherd The Rock of all ages Almighty God is He Bow down before Him Love and adore Him His name is wonderful Jesus my Lord. Message: "Once for All" Hebrews 7:23-28 Commitment Hymn “My Jesus, I Love Thee” UMH#172 all vs. My Jesus, I love thee, I know thou art mine; for thee all the follies of sin I resign; my gracious Redeemer, my Savior art thou; if ever I loved thee, my Jesus, 'tis now. I love thee because thou hast first loved me and purchased my pardon on Calvary's tree; I love thee for wearing the thorns on thy brow; if ever I loved thee, my Jesus, 'tis now. In mansions of glory and endless delight, I'll ever adore thee in heaven so bright; I'll sing with the glittering crown on my brow: If ever I loved thee, my Jesus, 'tis now. 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 Thank you for Worshiping with us today! (CCLI License #1552544)  Payette United Methodist Church
October 17, 2021 – 11:00 AM Welcome and Announcements “The Family of God” I'm so glad I'm a part of the family of God I've been washed in the fountain Cleansed by His blood Joint heirs with Jesus As we travel this sod For I'm part of the family The family of God “Majesty, Worship His Majesty” UMH# 176 Majesty, worship His majesty Unto Jesus, be all glory, honor and praise Majesty, Kingdom authority Flows 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 from Psalm 104 Leader: Praise the Lord, my soul. Lord my God, you are very great; you are clothed with splendor and majesty. People: The Lord wraps himself in light as with a garment; he stretches out the heavens like a tent and lays the beams of his upper chambers on their waters. Leader: He makes the clouds his chariot and rides on the wings of the wind. People: He makes winds his messengers, flames of fire his servants. All: I will sing to the Lord all my life; I will sing praise to my God as long as I live. Unison Invocation Heavenly Father, You taught the stars to sing but the heavens cannot contain your glory. Nor can this place contain your holiness. But may our words and music carry to you how glad we are to be in your presence, experiencing your tender mercies and grace. We pray in the name of Jesus. Amen. “To God Be the Glory” UMH #98 vs 1,2 To God be the glory, great things He has 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. 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 has done. Great things he has taught us, Great things he has done, And great our rejoicing Thru Jesus the Son; But purer, and higher, and greater will be Our wonder, our transport when Jesus we see! (Chorus) Offering our gifts and tithes Offering Prayer Old Testament Reading - Job 38:1-7 New Testament Reading - Mark 10: 35-45 God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks be to God! Prayers of the People and The Lord’s Prayer Hymn: “Near to the Heart of God” UMH#472 vs. 1,2 There is a place of quiet rest, near to the heart of God; a place where sin cannot molest, near to the heart of God. O Jesus, blest Redeemer, sent from the heart of God, hold us who wait before thee, near to the heart of God. There is a place of comfort sweet, near to the heart of God; a place where we our Savior meet, near to the heart of God. (Chorus) Message: The Source of Eternal Salvation Hebrews 5:1-12 Commitment Hymn “God Is So Good” TFWS#2056 vs. 1,2,3 God is so good, God is so good, God is so good, God’s so good to me. God cares for me, God cares for me, God cares for me, God’s so good to me God loves me so, God loves me so, God loves me so, God’s so good to 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. Postlude Thank you for Worshiping with us today! (CCLI License #1552544)  Payette United Methodist Church
October 10, 2021 – 11:00 AM Welcome and Announcements “The Family of God” I'm so glad I'm a part of the family of God I've been washed in the fountain Cleansed by His blood Joint heirs with Jesus As we travel this sod For I'm part of the family The family of God “This Is the Day” UMH# 657 This is the Day, This is the Day That the Lord has made, That the Lord has made, I will rejoice, I will rejoice And Be glad in it, and be glad in it This is the Day That the Lord has made, That the Lord has made, I will rejoice, I will rejoice And Be glad in it, and be glad in it Responsive Reading from Psalm 90 Leader: Relent Lord! How long will it be? Have compassion on your servants. People: Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days. Leader: Make us glad for as many days as you have afflicted us, for as many years as we have seen trouble. People: May your deeds be shown to your servants, your splendor to their children. All: May the favor of the Lord rest upon us. Unison Invocation Please do not grow weary of us, O God, as we again open before you the dark and difficult places of our hearts and seek your healing power. Use this gathering to guide us into humility and gratitude, restore our souls to singing and our hearts to loving. Help us to press on in the way you have shown us through Jesus until we know in our very being that nothing can separate us from your love. In his name we pray. Amen. Hymn: “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah” UMH #127 vs 1,2 Guide me, O Thou great Jehovah, Pilgrim through this barren land. I am weak, but Thou art mighty; Hold me with Thy powerful hand. Bread of Heaven, Bread of Heaven, Feed me till I want no more; Feed me till I want no more. Open now the crystal fountain, Where the healing stream does flow; Let the fire and cloudy pillar Lead me all my journey through. Songs of praises, songs of praises, I will ever give to Thee; I will ever give to Thee. Offering our gifts and tithes Offering Prayer Old Testament Reading - Amos 5:7 and 11-15 New Testament Reading - Mark 10:17-23 God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks be to God! Prayers of the People and The Lord’s Prayer Hymn: Song Medley: TFWS#2065, #2070, #2071, #2068 More Precious Than Silver, He Is Exalted, Jesus, Name Above All Names, I Love You, Lord Lord, You are more precious than silver. Lord, You are more costly than gold. Lord, You are more beautiful than diamonds, And nothing I desire compares to You. He is exalted, the King is exalted on high; I will praise him. He is exalted, forever exalted and I will praise his name! He is the Lord, forever his truth shall reign; heaven and earth rejoice in his holy name. He is exalted, the King is exalted on high. Jesus, name above all names, beautiful Savior, glorious Lord. Emmanuel, God is with us, blessed Redeemer, Living Word. I Love You Lord And I lift my voice To Worship You O my soul rejoice Take joy my King In what you hear May it be a sweet, sweet sound In your ear. Message: "He Knows" Hebrews 4:12-16 Commitment Hymn “Grace Greater Than Our Sin” UMH#365vs. 1,4 Marvelous grace of our loving Lord, grace that exceeds our sin and our guilt, yonder on Calvary’s mount out-poured, there where the blood of the Lamb was spilt. Grace, grace, God's grace, grace that will pardon and cleanse within; grace, grace, God's grace, grace that is greater than all our sin. Marvelous, infinite, matchless grace, freely bestowed on all who believe; you that are longing to see his face, will you this moment his grace receive? 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 Thank you for Worshiping with us today! (CCLI License #1552544)  Payette United Methodist Church
October 3, 2021 – 11:00 AM Welcome and Announcements “The Family of God” I'm so glad I'm a part of the family of God I've been washed in the fountain Cleansed by His blood Joint heirs with Jesus As we travel this sod For I'm part of the family, The family of God Hymn: How Great Thou Art UMH 77 all vs. 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. 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 through the woods and forest glades I wander, and hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees; when I look down from lofty mountain grandeur and hear the brook, and feel the gentle breeze; And when I think, That 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. When Christ shall come with shouts 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! Responsive Reading from Psalm 27 Leader: The Lord is my light and my salvation - People: whom shall I fear? Leader: The Lord is the stronghold of my life - People: of whom shall I be afraid? Leader: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. All: Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord Unison Invocation Heavenly Father, fill this place with your peace, not that fragile and undependable peace that the world offers but the peace that goes to our souls. Help us hear the good news that reminds us that we are loved. We pray in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen. Old Testament Reading: Genesis 2: 18-24 Gospel Reading: Mark 10: 13-16 God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks be to God! Hymn: The Church’s One Foundation MH#545 vs. 1,2,5 The church's one foundation is Jesus Christ her Lord; she is his new creation by water and the Word. From heaven he came and sought her, to be his holy bride; with his own blood he bought her, and for her life he died. Elect from every nation, yet one o'er all the earth; her charter of salvation, one Lord, one faith, one birth; one holy name she blesses, partakes one holy food, and to one hope she presses, with every grace endued. Yet she on earth has union with God the Three in One, and mystic sweet communion with those whose rest is won. O happy ones and holy! Lord, give us grace that we like them, the meek and lowly, on high may dwell with thee. Message: But We See Jesus Hebrews 1: 1-4 and 2: 5-11 Communion Hymn: Let Us Break Bread Together UMH#618 all vs. Let us break bread together on our knees, let us break bread together on our knees When I fall on my knees with my face to the rising sun, O Lord, have mercy on me. Let us drink wine together on our knees, let us drink wine together on our knees. When I fall on my knees with my face to the rising sun, O Lord, have mercy on me. Let us praise God together on our knees, let us praise God together on our knees. When I fall on my knees with my face to the rising sun, O Lord, have mercy on me. The Communion Service 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. Our feet have strayed from the path of Christ and we have wandered from you. 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. Bread and Cup Closing Song - Teresa’s Prayer Christ be in my mind and in my thinking, Christ be in my eyes, in everything I see, Christ be in my ears and in my hearing, Christ be in my mouth, in every word I speak, Christ be in my heart and in my loving, Christ be in my life, each moment that I live. 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 Thank you for Worshiping with us today! (CCLI License #1552544)  Payette United Methodist Church
September 26, 2021 – 11:00 A.M. Prelude: Welcome and Announcements Interlude: Welcoming the Light of Christ and inviting the neighborhood to worship. *Call to Worship Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit Calling Song: "I Am Thine, O Lord” UMH #419 vs 1,3 I am thine, O Lord, I have heard thy voice, and it told thy love to me; but I long to rise in the arms of faith and be closer drawn to thee. Refrain: Draw me nearer, nearer, blessed Lord, to the cross where thou hast died. Draw me nearer, nearer, nearer, blessed Lord, to thy precious bleeding side. O the pure delight of a single hour that before thy throne I spend, when I kneel in prayer, and with thee, my God, I commune as friend with friend. (repeat refrain) Responsive Reading Psalm 124 Leader: If it had not been the Lord who on our side – let Israel now say – if it had not been the Lord who was on our side when our enemies attacked us, they would have swallowed us up alive, when their anger was kindled against us; People: the flood would have swept us away, the torrent would have gone over us; then over us would have gone the raging waters. Leader: Blessed be the Lord, who have not given us as prey to their teeth. People: We have escaped like a bird from the snare of the fowlers; the snare is broken, and we have escaped! All: Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth. Unison Invocation O Heavenly Father, we hear and say so many words, yet yours is the word we need this morning. We know that you speak. Help us to listen; and, if what we hear is silence, let it calm us rather than disturb us; let it shrink our pride and expand our humility. We pray in the name of Jesus. Amen. Hymn “Lord, I want to Be a Christian” UMH #402 vs 1, 2, 4 Lord, I want to be a Christian in my heart, in my heart; Lord, I want to be a Christian in my heart. In my heart, in my heart, Lord, I want to be a Christian in my heart. Lord I want to be more loving in my heart, in my heart; Lord I want to be more loving in my heart. In my heart, in my heart, Lord, I want to be more loving in my heart. Lord, I want to be like Jesus in my heart, in my heart; Lord, I want to be like Jesus in my heart. In my heart, in my heart, Lord, I want to be like Jesus in my heart. Old Testament Reading - Esther 7:1-6 and 9:20-22 Gospel Reading - Mark 9:38-42 God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks be to God! Prayers of the People with the Lord’s Prayer Offertory with Doxology Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures here below; praise him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. Message - Guest Speaker: Rochelle Killett from the Methodist Church in Nampa. She will be standing in for Pastor Jim, with a sermon from 1Kings 19: 3-9 Commitment Hymn “Precious Lord, Take My Hand” UMH #474 Precious Lord, take my hand, lead me on, let me stand, I am tired, I am weak, I am worn; through the storm through the night, lead me on to the light: Take my hand, precious Lord, lead me home. When my way grows drear, precious Lord, linger near, when my life is almost gone, hear my cry, hear my call, hold my hand lest I fall: Take my hand, precious Lord, lead me home. When the darkness appears and the night draws near, and the day is past and gone, at the river I stand, guide my feet, hold my hand: Take my hand, precious Lord, lead me home. Closing Song “Teresa’s Prayer” Christ be in my mind and in my thinking, Christ be in my eyes, in everything I see, Christ be in my ears and in my hearing, Christ be in my mouth, in every word I speak, Christ be in my heart and in my loving, Christ be in my life, each moment that I live. 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. Postlude Thank you for Worshiping with us today! (CCLI License #1552544)  Payette United Methodist Church
September 19, 2021 – 11:00 AM Welcome and Announcements “The Family of God” I'm so glad I'm a part of the family of God I've been washed in the fountain Cleansed by His blood Joint heirs with Jesus As we travel this sod For I'm part of the family, The family of God “Open Our Eyes” TFWS# 2086 2x Open our eyes, Lord, We want to see Jesus, To reach out and touch him, and say that we love him. Open our eyes, Lord, And help us to listen. Open our eyes, Lord, We want to see Jesus. (Repeat All) Responsive Reading from Psalm 1 Leader: Happy are those who will not follow the advice of the wicked, or take the path that sinners tread, or sit with scoffers. People: Happy are those who delight in the law of the Lord, and meditate on his law day and night. All: They are like trees planted by streams of water. Unison Invocation Now, Heavenly Father, calm us into a peace that heals and shapes our longings, questions, wounds, and passions into a more holy life that looks like Jesus in whose name we pray. Amen Hymn: “Holy God, We Praise Thy Name” UMH #79 vs. 1,4,5 Holy God, we praise thy name; Lord of all, we bow before thee; all on earth thy scepter claim; all in heaven above adore thee. Infinite thy vast domain; everlasting is thy reign. Holy Father, Holy Son, Holy Spirit: three we name thee, though in essence only one; undivided God we claim thee, and adoring bend the knee while we own the mystery. Christ, thou art our glorious King, Son of God, enthroned in splendor, But deliverance to bring Thou all honors didst surrender, And wast of a virgin born, Humbly on that blessed morn. Offering our gifts and tithes Offering Prayer Old Testament Reading - Proverbs 31:30-31 New Testament Reading - Mark 9:30-37 God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks be to God! Prayers of the People and The Lord’s Prayer Hymn: “Take My Life, and Let It Be” UMH#399 vs.1,3 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 Your love. Take my feet, and let them be swift and beautiful for thee. Take my will, and make it thine; it shall be no longer mine. Take my heart, it is Your own; it shall be Your royal throne. Take my love, my Lord, I pour at Your feet its treasure store. Take myself, and I will be ever, only, all for thee. Message: "Show Me" James 3:13-18 Commitment Hymn “Rise Up, O Saints of God” UMH#576 vs. 1,3 Rise up, O Saints of God! Have done with lesser things; Give heart and soul and mind and strength To serve the King of kings. Rise up, O Saints of God! The Church for you does wait, Her strength unequal to her task; Rise up and make her great. Closing Song: Teresa’s Prayer Christ be in my mind and in my thinking, Christ be in my eyes, in everything I see, Christ be in my mouth, in every word I speak, Christ be in my heart and in my loving, Christ be in my life, each moment that I live. 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 Thank you for Worshiping with us today! Note: All vocals are covered by CCLI License #1552544  Payette United Methodist Church
September 12, 2021 – 9:00 A.M. Today's service was not recorded, however, you can listen to our sister church Fruitland United Methodist's recorded service by clicking here Prelude: Welcome and Announcements "The Family of God" I’m so glad I’m a part of the family of God - I’ve been washed in the fountain, cleansed by His blood! Joint heirs with Jesus as we travel this sod, For I’m part of the family, the family of God *Call to Worship Hymn: “All Creatures of Our God and King” UMH# 62, 2 vs All creatures of our God and King Lift up your voice and with us sing, O Praise Ye! Alleluia! O brother sun with golden beam, O sister moon with softer gleam! O praise Ye! O praise Ye! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! All ye who are of tender heart, forgiving others, take your part, Alleluia, Alleluia! Ye who long pain and sorrow bear, sing praise and cast on God your care, O sing ye, O sing ye, Alleluia, alleluia, Alleluia! Responsive Reading Leader: Jesus Christ is our light, our vision and our sight. Our Lord is the way we are called to see life. People: Until God’s kingdom comes, there will be darkness and with it blindness; but Christ’s victory is light for all his people. Leader: We have come to worship and to receive that light for ourselves, that we might be filled with the light of Christ. People: Let us worship the true light, Jesus Christ our Lord. Unison Invocation Gracious God, we thank you for your promise to be with us, and among us today as we worship you in a spirit of humility and holiness. We invite you to be our ‘true mirror’ to hold up before us your Word in such a way that we see our true selves. Help us also to see in a new way the fullness of your ineffable glory and transcendent grace and mercy. We await in the next hour your word to us, that by it we may be empowered to live in the world, announcing your rule of justice, reconciliation and peace. In the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Friend. Amen. Hymn: “Be Thou My Vision” UMH #451 Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart; naught be all else to me, save that thou art. Thou my best thought, by day or by night, waking or sleeping, thy presence my light. Be thou my wisdom, and thou my true word; I ever with thee and thou with me, Lord; thou and thou only, first in my heart, great God of heaven, my treasure thou art. Great God of heaven, my victory won, may I reach heaven’s joys, O bright heaven’s Sun! Heart of my own heart, whatever be fall, till be my vision, O Ruler of all. Scripture Reading Psalm 19 & Isaiah 50: 4-9 God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks be to God! Prayers of the People with the Lord’s Prayer Offertory with Doxology Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures here below; praise him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. Hymn: “We Are Called” TFWS #2172 Vs 1 Come! Live in the light! Shine with the joy and the love of the Lord! We are called to be light for the kingdom, to live in the freedom of the city of God! Refrain: We are called to act with justice, we are called to love tenderly, we are called to serve one another, to walk humbly with God! Come, open your heart Show your mercy to all those in fear We are called to be hope for the hopeless So all hatred and blindness will be no more (refrain) Sing, sing a new song Sing of that great day when all will be one God will reign and we'll walk with each other As sisters and brothers united in love (refrain) Sermon: ‘The Most Amazing Mirror’ James 1: 17-27 Closing Hymn: “Shine Jesus Shine” TFWS #2173 Refrain: 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 grace and mercy, send forth your word, Lord, and let there be light. 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. (Repeat 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. Postlude Thank you for Worshiping with us today! Note: All vocals are covered by CCLI License #1552544  PAYETTE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Sept. 5, 2021, 11:00 am Prelude: Welcome and Announcements "The Family of God" I’m so glad I’m a part of the family of God - I’ve been washed in the fountain, cleansed by His blood! Joint heirs with Jesus as we travel this sod, For I’m part of the family, the family of God *Call to Worship Calling Song “Surely the Presence of the Lord” UMH #328 Surely, the presence of the Lord is in this place; I can feel his mighty power and his grace. I can hear the brush of angels’ wings, I see glory on each face; surly the presence of the Lord is in this place. Responsive Reading from Psalm 146 (NRSV) Leader: Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord, O my soul! People: I will praise the Lord as long as I live; I will sing praises to my God all life long. Leader: Do not put your trust in princes, in mortals, in whom there is no help. People: When their breath departs, they return to the earth; on that very day their plans perish. Leader: The Lord watches over the strangers; he upholds the orphan and the widow, but the way of the wicked he brings to ruin. All: The Lord reigns forever, your God, O Zion, for all generations. Praise the Lord! Unison Invocation Heavenly Father, hear our prayers, And through the presence of your Son Free us from the grip of fear and death. Help us experience the fullness of life That can be found by following Jesus As we pray in his name. Amen. Old Testament Reading - Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9, and 22-23 Gospel Reading - Mark 7:24-30 God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks be to God! “Worship Song “Gather Us In” TFWS #2236 Here in this place new light is streaming, now is the darkness vanished away, See in this space our fears and our dreamings, brought here to you in the light of this day. Gather us in the lost and forsaken, gather us in the blind and the lame; call to us now, and we shall awaken, we shall arise at the sound of our name. We are the young our lives are a mystery We are the old who yearn for you face We have been sung throughout all of history Called to be light to the whole human race Gather us in the rich and the haughty Gather us in the proud and the strong Give us a heart so meek and so lowly Give us the courage to enter the song Not in the dark of buildings confining, not in some heaven, light-years away, but here in this place the new light is shining, now is the Kingdom, now is the day. Gather us in and hold us forever, gather us in and make us your own; gather us in – all peoples together, fire of love in our flesh and bone. Sermon “Mercy Triumphs Over Judgement” James 2:1-17 The Communion Service 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. Communion Song "Sanctuary" Lord prepare me To be a Sanctuary Pure and holy Tried and true With thanksgiving I’ll be a living Sanctuary, for You 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. Our feet have strayed from the path of Christ and we have wandered from you. 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! 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. Bread and Cup Please exit through the front door. We will stand in a circle, be served, and partake together. Closing Hymn "I Come With Joy" UMH #617, 2 vs 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. 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. 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. Postlude Thank you for Worshiping with us today! Note: All vocals are covered by CCLI License #1552544 
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Welcome and Announcements *CALL TO WORSHIP Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit Responsive Reading from Psalm 89 Leader: I will sing of the Lord’s great love forever; People: with my mouth I will make your faithfulness known through all generations. Leader: I will declare that your love stands firm forever; All: We will declare that you established your faithfulness in heaven itself. Calling Song “We Bring the Sacrifice of Praise” TFWS #2031 We bring the sacrifice of praise Unto the house of the Lord. We bring the sacrifice of praise Unto the house of the Lord. And we offer up to You The sacrifices of thanksgiving; And we offer up to You The sacrifices of joy. Unison Invocation Adapted from the Book of Common Prayer O merciful God, Empower Your Church, being gathered together today in unity, to display your power, to the glory of your Name. We pray through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Singing Some Prayers Do, Lord, Remember Me UMH #527 (verses 1, 2, and 5) Do Lord, oh, do Lord, oh, do remember me, Do Lord, oh, do Lord, oh, do remember me, Do Lord, oh, do Lord, oh, do remember me, Look away beyond the blue. I took Jesus as my Savior, you take Him too, I took Jesus as my Savior, you take Him too, I took Jesus as my Savior, you take Him too, Look away beyond the blue. I've got a home in glory land, that outshines the sun I've got a home in glory land, that outshines the sun I've got a home in glory land, that outshines the sun Look away beyond the blue Guide My Feet TFWS #2208 (verses 1, 2, and 3) 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! Hold my hand while I run this race. Hold my hand while I run this race. Hold my hand while I run this race, for I don’t want to run this race in vain! Stand by me while I run this race. Stand by me while I run this race. Stand by me while I run this race, for I don’t want to run this race in vain! Old Testament Reading - Deuteronomy 4:1-2 and 6-9 Gospel Reading - Mark 7:1-7 God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks be to God! Prayers of the People Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior UMH #351 (verses 1, 2, and 3) Pass me not, O gentle Savior, Hear my humble cry, While on others Thou art calling, Do not pass me by. Refrain: Savior, Savior, Hear my humble cry; While on others Thou art calling, Do not pass me by. Let me at a throne of mercy Find a sweet relief; Kneeling there in deep contrition, Help my unbelief. [Refrain] Trusting only in Thy merit, Would I seek Thy face; Heal my wounded, broken spirit, Save me by Thy grace. [Refrain] Holy, Holy, Holy 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 entres, Dios! Spiritual “I’m A Soldier (in the Army of the Lord”) Sermon “Don’t Forget to Pray for Me” Ephesians 6:18-20 Commitment Prayer “Have Thine Own Way, Lord” UMH #382 (verses 1, 2, and 4) Have thine own way, Lord! Have thine own way! Thou art the potter, I am the clay. Mold me and make me after thy will, while I am waiting, yielded and still. Have thine own way, Lord! Have thine own way! Search me and try me, Savior today! Wash me just now, Lord Wash me just now, As in thy presence Humbly I bow. Have Thine own way, Lord! Have Thine own way! Hold o’er my being absolute sway! Fill with Thy Spirit ’till all shall see Christ only, always, living in me. 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. Closing Prayer “Bind Us Together” Bind us together Lord, Bind us together with chords that cannot be broken. Bind us together Lord, Bind us together, Lord, Bind us together with love. There is only one God, there is only on king, there is only one body, that is why we sing. Bind us together Lord, Bind us together with chords that cannot be broken. Bind us together Lord, Bind us together, Lord, Bind us together with love. Thank you for worshipping with us today! 
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August 22, 2021 – 11:00 AM Welcome and Announcements and Camp Report by Kathryn Tompkins “The Family of God” I’m so glad I’m a part of the family of God - I’ve been washed in the fountain, cleansed by His blood! Joint heirs with Jesus as we travel this sod, For I’m part of the family, the family of God. Video “Breathe on Me Breath of God" UMH#420 Responsive Reading Psalm 84:1 and 10-12 Leader: How lovely is your dwelling place, O Lord Almighty. People: A single day in your courts is better than a thousand anywhere else! I would rather be a gatekeeper in the house of the Lord than live the “good life” in the homes of the wicked. Leader: For the Lord God is our light and protector. He give us grace and glory. No good thing will he withhold from those who do what is right. All: O Lord Almighty, happy are those who trust in you. O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord. For he alone is worthy. For he alone is worthy, For he alone is worthy. Christ the Lord. Unison Invocation Heavenly Father, gratitude comes hard to us. Boasting and blaming are easier, yet me trust that you know such things are products of our insecurities, fears, and ambitions. But now, in Your presence, in this place, with these other followers of Jesus, we are softened and find clarity and praise more compatible with what we truly believe. So on this day we humbly pause to praise you that when we gather in the name of Jesus Christ you are right here to disturb and renew us. Through Christ we pray. Amen. Hymn: “Love Divine, All Love’s Excelling” UMH#384 vs. 1,3 Love divine, all loves excelling, Joy of heaven to earth come down; Fix in us thy humble dwelling; All thy faithful mercies crown! Jesus, Thou art all compassion, Pure unbounded love Thou art; Visit us with Thy salvation; Enter every trembling heart. Come, Almighty to deliver, Let us all Thy life receive; Suddenly return and never, Never more Thy temples leave. Thee we would be always blessing, Serve Thee as Thy hosts above, Pray and praise Thee without ceasing, Glory in Thy perfect love. Offering our gifts and tithes Offering Prayer Old Testament Reading - Joshua 24:1 and 14-18 Gospel Reading - John 6:60-69 God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks be to God! Prayers of the People Message: “One More Thing…or Two” Galatians 5:26-6:10 Closing Hymn “To God Be the Glory” UMH#98 vs. 1 To God be the glory, great things He has 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. 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 has done. 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 Thank you for Worshiping with us today! Note: All vocals are covered by CCLI License #1552544 |
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