​Upcoming Events
 
 
Everyone please stay for a delicious potluck today after church! Didn’t bring anything to share? No worries. There will be enough food!
 
We will have an outdoor worship service next Sunday, October 1st to celebrate the Feast of Saint Francis and to Bless our Pets! Bring your pet to church that day! (Bring a Jacket, It's looking to be cool and crisp! )
 
No Monday Morning Coffee With the Pastor this week.

Payette United Methodist Church
September 24, 2023 – 11:00 AM
Welcome
 
Passing the Peace: “Family of God”
 
Calling Song: “Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee”              UMH#89 all vs.          
                                               
Call to Worship - Glenora Wright
One: We are beautifully and wonderfully made.
Many: God says that is good.
One: We are made in God’s own image.
Many: Everything about us is holy.
One: Come, let us worship the God who sees us and calls us beloved!
Many: Let us worship the one who makes us new! Amen.
 
Opening Prayer (in unison) - Glenora Wright
God of love, you call us to love you, our neighbors, strangers, and our enemies as ourselves. The love you call us to starts when we love ourselves. Lord Christ, teach us to love as you love; teach us to love because you first loved us. Amen.
Hymn: “Gloria Patri”                                                         UMH#70
                                                              
Scripture Reading                                                Jonah 3:10-4:1 (CEB)       
Praise Song: “Your Love Never Fails”                            Music Team         
 
Children’s Time                                                         Pastor Mary Beth
Prayers of the People                                                 Pastor Mary Beth
Offering Prayer
Doxology                                                                                 UMH#94
Prayer Hymn: “Spirit of the Living God”                                UMH#393
Message: Pastor Mary Beth                                 Romans 8:1-11 (CEB)  
Praise Song: “While We Sing”                                            Music Team
Communion Service
Announcements   
Sending Forth/Benediction                                       Pastor Mary Beth        
May God bless you and keep you; may God’s face shine upon you and be gracious unto you; may God’s countenance be lifted upon you and give you peace, from this day forth and forevermore.
As we go from this place, may we seek justice; for God delights in justice, and our neighbors deserve justice; for we are not free until all of our siblings are free as well; for our spirits cannot rest until all find rest. May the God of love direct us in all our ways. Amen.
                               

Hi Everyone!                                                            September 20, 2023 
Ron and I will be going to Utah on Wednesday afternoon for a few days to help out our daughter Tess and my sister Carolyn. I won’t be in the office on Thursday but our pastor will be here. We’ll be sorry to miss the neighborhood carnival, the invite someone new to church Sunday and most of all the potluck! 
Danny will be missing church here at PUMC for two Sundays and Lyna Wilkins has stepped up to teach the Sunday School class on September 24th but Sunday school will be canceled on October 1st. Danny is very pleased with the turnout for Sunday School this season. It’s never too late to join! 
PUMC needs someone to chair the Operation Christmas Child program this year. If you are willing to be in charge of this wonderful program, please let me know. There are lots of materials available to get you started.
 I hope you have noticed that the area just east of the church has been cleaned out! It was full of weeds and a dangerous play structure. The trustees and the UMM will work together to plant grass in that space and make it look a lot better. We will be working on this project on Saturday, October 14th right after the UMM breakfast meeting. That should be around 10:30. We’d love to have your help if that sounds like something you could do! Bring your own shovel! If have any materials to help with this project, we’ll take them. (grass seed, rainbird sprinklers, funny pipe etc.)
 Sunday, October 1st we will be celebrating the Feast of St. Francis by having an outdoor service and blessing our pets! Bring your pets to church! Our dog Champ will love this. He thinks every human was put on Earth to pet him. If you don’t think it’s wise to bring your pet to church there will be a blessing given for pets that were left home. 
Save the date of Saturday, October 28th. The Boesch’s are inviting us to a Halloween Party. 
I received a nice note from Dennis Froeming this week. He and his wife Sharon live in Boise and are doing well. They attend a Presbyterian and he has recently become an Deacon. It was good hearing from him! 
We have some prayer requests this week: Please keep Hugh Homan and the Williamsons in your prayers. Lis and Gary have been in touch and send their love. Gary is at peace.
 Carmen Kumagai’s cousin Tory was hurt at work and has had surgery and will face more in the future. He is off the ventilator and is smiling. Please keep him on your prayer list for a bit. 
My friend Susan lost her mother this week. Please keep Susan and her siblings in your prayers as they navigate without their mom. Another friend of mine, Luann asked us to pray for her brand-new grandnephew Miles. He was born just under 2 pounds. He will need prayers for a while. 
Danny asks us to pray for his sister-in-law Ellie. She has lost her place to live and is looking for something affordable. 
I received word from Jean Hershey this week that they are all feeling better and when I asked about Terry, she said he is half way through his treatments and is well enough to run a 10K with Mark and his son Evan on the 23rd. Go Hersheys! 
Please keep these folks on your prayer list: Shannon Osborn, Mary Boesch, Olivia Bybee, Steve Simonson, Laurie, Jim Warzyn and Teresa’s soon to be born grandson.
 While We Sing is our new praise song this week. Please click on the link and listen in. 
Have a great rest of your week. Remember to invite someone new to church this week and bring something delicious to the potluck!
Blessings,
Cris

Payette United Methodist Church
September 17, 2023 – 11:00 AM
Welcome
 
Passing the Peace: “Family of God”
 
Calling Song: “Let Us with a Joyful Heart”         TFWS#2012 vs. 1,2,6          
                                               
Call to Worship Leslie Olson
 
One: We are beautifully and wonderfully made.
Many: God says that is good.
One: We are made in God’s own image.
Many: Everything about us is holy.
One: Come, let us worship the God who sees us and calls us beloved!
Many: Let us worship the one who makes us new! Amen.
 
Opening Prayer (in unison) Leslie Olson
God of love, you call us to love you, our neighbors, strangers, and our enemies as ourselves. The love you call us to starts when we love ourselves. Lord Christ, teach us to love as you love; teach us to love because you first loved us. Amen.
Hymn: “Gloria Patri”                                                         UMH#70
                                                                 
Scripture Reading                                             Romans 14:1-12 (CEB)
 
Praise Song: “The Lion & The Lamb”                            Music Team   
Children’s Time                                                         Pastor Mary Beth
Prayers of the People                                                 Pastor Mary Beth
Offering Prayer
Doxology                                                                                 UMH#94
Prayer Hymn: “I Sing the Almighty Power of God”       UMH#152 vs.1,3     
Message: Danny Crego                                   Colossians 1:15-22(CEB)
Praise Song: “Wake Up”                                                     Music Team
Communion Service
Announcements   
Sending Forth/Benediction                                              Danny Crego         
May God bless you and keep you; may God’s face shine upon you and be gracious unto you; may God’s countenance be lifted upon you and give you peace, from this day forth and forevermore.
As we go from this place, may we seek justice; for God delights in justice, and our neighbors deserve justice; for we are not free until all of our siblings are free as well; for our spirits cannot rest until all find rest. May the God of love direct us in all our ways. Amen.                                     

​​Upcoming Events
 
Our Second Annual Neighborhood Carnival is next Saturday from 11-1. Please help if you can. Arrive by 10:30 please. We need to borrow canopies. Please bring them by Thursday.
 
We will have a “Invite Someone New to Church Sunday” next Sunday. A potluck will follow! Bring something delicious!
 
We will have an outdoor worship service on Sunday, October 1st to celebrate the Feast of Saint Francis and to Bless our Pets! Bring your pet to church that day!
 
The Trustees will meet tomorrow at 6:15 with the Ad Board following at 7:00 p.m. Everyone is invited to these meetings.

Hi Everyone!                                                            September 14, 2023
 Our Neighborhood Carnival is happening in just over one week! We want to introduce ourselves to the neighborhood so let’s make a good showing! Please sign up to help when you are at the church or call me and I will put you on the list. Please arrive by 10:30 on Saturday, September 23rd. We will need some canopies for that day. If you have a canopy that we can use please drop it off by Thursday. Make sure your name is on it! If you have a lawn game to share, please bring it too! 
The Ad Board and Trustees will meet on Monday, September 18th. The Trustee meeting begins at 6:15 with the Ad Board following at 7pm. Everyone is invited to attend these meetings. 
Next week I will be working Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Ron and I are going to Utah to help our daughter Tess out for a few days. Pastor Mary Beth will be in the office on Thursday. 
I’m reminding you that when you write a check to the church don’t just put PUMC. Our credit union isn’t accepting those. Instead, write Payette United Methodist Church or Payette Methodist Church. 
Sunday, September 24th is Invite Someone New to Church Sunday. We will have a potluck after church that day. Start planning something delicious to share and make a plan to invite someone new. If we are going to grow, it’s going to take effort from all of us. 
We have some prayer requests this week. 
Please keep Lis and Gary Williamson and their family in your prayers. 
Lyna Wilkins has a praise and a concern this week. She had a wonderful time visiting her daughter Heidi and her family but she injured her foot while she was there. Keep her in your prayers. 
Tony Irwin’s daughter’s stepson Darby has terminal cancer and isn’t able to take anymore treatments. Please pray for Darby and his family. 
Please pray for Carmen’s cousin Tory. He was injured at work. He had an 8-hour long surgery Wednesday night to remove disks in his neck and replace the disks with hardware. He has lots of infection. In the future he will need shoulder surgery. Keep Tory, his mom Ruth and his wife Ranee in your prayers.
 I just learned that Mark and Jean Hershey have Covid along with Lyn and Jeanie. They camped together during the Labor Day holiday. Jean reports that they are feeling better. Honestly, I’m SO tired of Covid! 
Karen Sagehorn’s niece Kathleen is having tests for breast cancer and Kathleen’s aunt is very ill and is frustrated that the tests aren’t revealing the answers. I just received word that Kathleen got good news and is in the clear. All those involved are grateful that we have prayed for them. 
Teresa’s stepdad Larry’s funeral will be on Monday. Please keep Teresa’s mom Helen, Larry’s kids and Teresa and her brothers in your prayers. 
Continue to pray for: Hugh Homan, the Hood’s relative, Laurie, Terry Hershey, Steve Simonson, Olivia Bybee, Shannon Osborn, Jim Warzyn, Mary Boesch and Teresa’s grandson. 
The praise songs this week will be The Lion and the Lamb and Wake Up. Click on the blue links and listen to these songs. 
Enjoy our perfect weather and we hope to see you on Sunday! 
Blessings,
Cris

Payette United Methodist Church
September 10, 2023 – 11:00 AM
Welcome
 
Passing the Peace: “Family of God”
 
Calling Song: “Shine, Jesus, Shine”                        TFWS#2173 all vs.          
                                               
Call to Worship - Lyna Wilkins
One: We are beautifully and wonderfully made.
Many: God says that is good.
One: We are made in God’s own image.
Many: Everything about us is holy.
One: Come, let us worship the God who sees us and calls us beloved!
Many: Let us worship the one who makes us new! Amen.
 
Opening Prayer (in unison) - Lyna Wilkins
God of love, you call us to love you, our neighbors, strangers, and our enemies as ourselves. The love you call us to starts when we love ourselves. Lord Christ, teach us to love as you love; teach us to love because you first loved us. Amen.
Hymn: “Gloria Patri”                                                         UMH#70
                                                                 
Scripture Reading                                             Romans 13:8-14 (CEB)
Praise Song: “Reign in Us”                                            Music Team 
Children’s Time                                                         Pastor Mary Beth
Prayers of the People                                                 Pastor Mary Beth
Offering Prayer
Doxology                                                                                 UMH#94
Prayer Hymn: “What a Friend We Have in Jesus”        UMH#526 all vs.     
Message: Danny Crego                                               Hebrews 2:10-18
Praise Song: “Wake Up”                                                     Music Team
Communion Service
Announcements   
Sending Forth/Benediction                                              Danny Crego         
May God bless you and keep you; may God’s face shine upon you and be gracious unto you; may God’s countenance be lifted upon you and give you peace, from this day forth and forevermore.
As we go from this place, may we seek justice; for God delights in justice, and our neighbors deserve justice; for we are not free until all of our siblings are free as well; for our spirits cannot rest until all find rest. May the God of love direct us in all our ways. Amen.
 
                                       

Upcoming Events

Signup sheets are available for our Second Annual Neighborhood Carnival on September 23rd. Please help if you can.
 
We will have a “Invite Someone New to Church Sunday” on Sept. 24th. A potluck will follow!
 
Our credit union has asked that we write out Payette United Methodist Church on our checks from now on. They won’t accept PUMC anymore.
 
We will have an outdoor worship service on Sunday, October 1st to celebrate the Feast of Saint Francis and to Bless our Pets! Bring your pet to church that day!

​Hi Everyone!                                                                        September 7, 2023 
Did you ever think you’d like to attend one of those painting classes where they teach you how to paint the picture in steps? Well, now you have the chance! Paint Me Silly in Payette is offering a class on Tuesday, September 19th at 6:00 p.m at 235 N. Main Street. The cost is $25 for all supplies. If you’d like to join in on this fun please call or text Terrie at 208-405-5603 as soon as possible because seating is limited. Include your name and email in the text. 
If you have been thinking about joining our pastor for coffee one of these Mondays, act fast. Because of her very busy schedule, the only Monday Morning Coffee With the Pastor this month will be on Monday, September 11th from 9-12 at Bordertown Coffee in Gayway Junction. 
The Adult Sunday School class will resume this coming Sunday. This is a great time to join the class at 9:45 in the fireside room! 
The United Methodist Men will be meeting at Erika’s Kitchen this coming Saturday at 9:00 a.m. for their monthly breakfast meeting. All men are invited and encourage to attend. 
The dollar offering from this Sunday’s service will all go to Meal on Wheels. The second Sunday of every month will go to this great cause. 
Pastor Mary Beth has the following announcement: On Monday, September 18th from 9:00 AM-4:30 PM, there will be a Soul Shop for Leaders at Meridian UMC. This is a one-day workshop designed to equip faith community leaders to minister to those impacted by suicide. This includes the creation of worship resource, training congregation members in suicide awareness and basic conversation skills, and the how to extend the invitation to those who have been suicidal in the past to share their stories. This workshop engages the question of how to cultivate a soul-safe culture within your congregation. 
I will be attending it, and if you are interested in going, too, you can register by clicking on this blue link. The cost is $50 and lunch is provided. If you sign up, we can carpool to and from. MB 
 
If you have ever wished you could bring your pet to church, you wish will be granted! We will have an outdoor service on Sunday, October 1st to celebrate the Feast of St. Francis and to bless our pets! 
We have some prayer requests this week. 
Ron’s brother Jim learned last week that the cancer has spread. He will begin hospice care soon. Please pray for Ron and his siblings, especially their sister Pat who is taking the news very hard. 
Teresa’s stepdad Larry passed away last week. Please keep Teresa’s mom Helen in your prayers along with Larry’s children and step children. I met Larry once and instantly liked him. He was very kind and could sure tell a story. 
We have been praying for Kyle, who is a friend of Karen Sagehorn. He is in palliative care now. Please keep Kyle and his mom, Linda in your prayers as they go through this challenging journey. 
Keep the Williamsons in your prayers along with their children and grandchildren.
 We heard from Lyn and Jeanie Hershey this week. They both have Covid! Jeanie says they aren’t feeling too badly but this certainly affects their lives. Please keep them in your prayers. 
Keep praying for all these folks: Macy, Jean Pollock, Shannon Osborn, Mary Boesch, Terry Hershey, Olivia Bybee, Steve Simonson, Hugh Homan, the Hood’s relative Laurie, and Teresa’s grandson. 
We will be singing one new song this week, Wake Up. Please click on the blue link, listen and sing along. It will help on Sunday.



Enjoy and be thankful for our nice warm days and cool nights! It doesn’t get any better than this. We hope to see you on Sunday.
Blessings,
Cris

Payette United Methodist Church
September 3, 2023 – 11:00 AM
Welcome
 
Passing the Peace: “Family of God”
 
Calling Song: “Christ is Alive”                              UMH#318 vs. 1,2,4,5          
                                               
Call to Worship Mike Hall
One: We are beautifully and wonderfully made.
Many; God says that is good.
One: We are made in God’s own image.
Many: Everything about us is holy.
One: Come, let us worship the God who sees us and calls us beloved!
Many: Let us worship the one who makes us new! Amen.
 
Opening Prayer (in unison) Mike Hall
God of love, you call us to love you, our neighbors, strangers, and our enemies as ourselves. The love you call us to starts when we love ourselves. Lord Christ, teach us to love as you love; teach us to love because you first loved us. Amen.
Hymn: “Gloria Patri”                                                         UMH#70
                                                                 
Scripture Reading                                             Romans 12:9-21 (CEB)
Praise Song: “All Creatures”                                         Music Team             
Children’s Time               Pastor Mary Beth
Prayers of the People                       Danny Crego
Message: Pastor Mary Beth      Genesis 1:25-31a (CEB)
Offering Prayer
Doxology                    UMH#94
Prayer Hymn: “Let There Be Peace on Earth”                        UMH#431                   
Communion Service
Praise Song: “God Help Me to Be”                                      Music Team
Announcements    
Sending Forth/Benediction                                       Pastor Mary Beth          
May God bless you and keep you; may God’s face shine upon you and be gracious unto you; may God’s countenance be lifted upon you and give you peace, from this day forth and forevermore.
As we go from this place, may we seek justice; for God delights in justice, and our neighbors deserve justice; for we are not free until all of our siblings are free as well; for our spirits cannot rest until all find rest. May the God of love direct us in all our ways. Amen.


In the church calendar, we are in the season of Ordinary Time. During this season, we remember that God is still God in the simple, ordinary, and mundane. The color for this season is green to signify new life and growth; it reminds us that even in the ordinary, God is at work making all things new.
          

Hi Everyone!                                                            August 31, 2023 
I am reminded this week of how blessed I am to live in Idaho where we don’t have hurricanes! The people in Florida and the south are struggling and our weather is just about perfect. Disaster relief is spread thin between Hawaii and Florida. Keep all those affected in your prayers. 
Last Sunday we were privileged to have Kathryn Tompkins and Lizzy Briggs speak about their experiences and what they learned at Young Life Camp. It’s very clear that they are learning the right things! Good job girls!
 When Roxanne went to the credit union this week with the deposit, they almost rejected a few checks! They no longer will allow us to write PUMC on our checks. We will have to write out Payette United Methodist Church on the to line. 
Speaking of PUMC, we were featured on the GNW Area Communications last week. They interviewed Pastor Mary Beth and I a couple of weeks ago for the story. Click on the blue link and read the story. It makes us sound great and very smart! Thanks for being the best congregation on the planet! 
There will be no Monday Morning Coffee With the Pastor this week. It will resume on September 11th.​

On Sunday, Carmen and Marcy let us know that Grace Hammon just celebrated her 93rd birthday. Happy Birthday Grace! 
Please sign up to help with our Neighborhood Carnival on Saturday, September 23rd.  Find the clipboard on Sunday or call the office and I’ll sign you up. 
Invite someone new to church on Sunday, September 24th. Let’s find some folks that need a church family and need to hear the good news! We will have a potluck afterward. 
Love INC is hosting a fundraiser on Thursday, September 28th from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at Ontario Calvary Chapel. It will feature a dessert bar, live music, raffle, silent auction and special speaker, Sting Ray Robb, a local kid who won the 2020 Indy Pro 2000 and Vice Champion in the 2022 Indy Lights. You can buy tickets by calling 541-216-6116 or get more info at www.loveincoreida.org. 
We have prayer requests this week. 
Please continue to pray for Gary and Lis Williamson and their family. 
The Hood’s relative, Lori who was burned badly in the fires on Maui has taken a turn for the worse and really needs our prayers right now. 
Ron’s brother Jim had a PET scan last week and learned that the cancer has spread. He is consulting with his doctors to see what his new plan is. Keep Jim and the whole Warzyn family in your prayers please. 
Karen Sagehorn is asking for prayers for a friend of her neighbor, Kenny who fell and is injured. He may need surgery and would like prayers for wisdom for his medical team. 
Ron is recovering nicely from his knee replacement surgery. He is walking with a cane now and getting around pretty well. He thanks you for your prayers. 
Continue to pray for Terry Hershey, Steve Simonson, Olivia Bybee, Hugh Homan, Jean Pollock, Macy Steckley, Mary Boesch, Teresa’s stepdad Larry and her grandson, and Shannon Osborn. 
We hope to see you in church on Sunday!
Blessings,
Cris
 

Payette United Methodist Church
August 20, 2023 – 11:00 AM
Welcome
 
Passing the Peace: “Family of God”
 
Calling Song: “Marching to Zion”                            UMH#733 vs. 1,2,4           
                                               
          Call to Worship - Caleb Smith
One: We are woven together out of stardust and filled with the breath of God. We are filled with life discovering itself.
Many: We are in awe of the image of God written on the face of our neighbor.
One: We are abundant just as God is abundant because God is alive in us. We are humbled by the fullness of experience God has gifted us.
Many: We are part of the vision of abundance God has for the earth.
One: We are nurtured by the life around us in creation, and we seek to nurture creation in return. We gather to witness the Spirit of God alive in this community.
Many: We celebrate the Spirit of fullness that is alive in each of us!
Opening Prayer (in unison) - Caleb Smith
God of justice and kindness, you have called and claimed us. We want to follow in your way. Your work for us is the work of justice; your path for us is the path of kindness; may we follow your dream. Amen.
Hymn: “Gloria Patri”                                                         UMH#70
                                                                 
Scripture Reading                                                   Isaiah 51:1-6 (CEB)
Praise Song: “You Changed My Name”                            Music Team                                         
Children’s Time                                                         Pastor Mary Beth
Message: Kathryn Tompkins and Lizzy Briggs
Offering Prayer
Doxology                                                                                 UMH#94
Prayer Hymn: “Wash, O God”                                      UMH#605 vs1,2                                           
Reaffirmation of Baptism Liturgy                              Pastor Mary Beth
Praise Song: “There’s a Fountain Free”                              Music Team
Communion Service
Announcements   
Sending Forth/Benediction                                       Pastor Mary Beth          
May God bless you and keep you; may God’s face shine upon you and be gracious unto you; may God’s countenance be lifted upon you and give you peace, from this day forth and forevermore.
Love’s wonder lives in us; let us live in love.
Love’s music sings through us; let us sing love’s song.
Love’s anguish weeps through us; let us weep love’s tears.
Love’s power heals through us; let us heal with love.
Love’s welcome works through us; let us offer love.
Amen.

​Upcoming Events
 

 
Monday Morning Coffee is from 9-12 at Bordertown Coffee in Gateway Junction. Come join our pastor for coffee and conversation.
 
Save the date of Saturday, September 23rd for our second annual Neighborhood Carnival. We will need help!
 
We will have a “Invite Someone New to Church Sunday” on Sept. 24th.
 
The entrance ramp has been paid for. We are thankful for your generosity!

Hi Everyone!                                                            August 24, 2023 
Ron’s surgery went well and I am in the office this week. We left Payette at 7:15 a.m. Monday morning and returned at 7:15 p.m. with a new knee. Our daughter Tess said, “What a time to be alive!” The technology has come a long way and we are grateful for it.  Ron is doing well and should heal quickly. Thanks for your prayers. He’s a better patient than I am a nurse so we’ll see how this goes.
 The remainder of the funds for the new entry ramp came in this week! So that project is finished. As always, thanks to everyone for your generosity.
 Danny will be teaching a new Sunday School class starting Sunday, September 10th at 9:45. He will be teaching a series first about Christian beliefs and later on Methodist beliefs. It will be a great class and if you have been thinking about attending Sunday School this will be a great opportunity. Just show up on the 10th! 
The Tuesday Morning Bible Study will be starting a new curriculum next Tuesday. The bible study is every Tuesday morning from 10:00-11:45 and you are welcome to join. The beginning of the study focuses on prayer and then they move on to the study. This is a great opportunity to join this great group. Just show up any Tuesday! 
We will be having another Invite Someone New to Church Sunday on Sunday, September 24th which is the day after our Neighborhood Carnival. Start thinking about who you can invite to come to church with you. We will be having a potluck lunch. I will remind you about this. 
This Sunday we will have a treat! Kathryn Tompkins and Lizzy Briggs will be speaking about their experiences at Young Life Camp this summer.  We look forward to hearing from Kathryn and Lizzy! We will be reaffirming our baptism this Sunday as well. We hope to see you all there.
 We have some prayer requests this week. Please keep Lis and Gary Williamson and their family in your prayers. 
Ron’s great nephew Brandon who was in an industrial accident a little over a year ago had surgery to repair his left hand this week. They were able to improve the mobility of three of his fingers but his thumb and index finger will not get better. He will have surgery on his right hand in the future. Please keep Brandon in your prayers. 
Ken Phelps had a fight with outdated eyedrops and lost. Now he has a scratched cornea. Keep Ken in your prayers. 
Lyna’s friends Cheryl and Jerry Bunker are in need of prayer. Voni King had back surgery a couple of weeks ago. Please pray for complete healing for Voni. 
Jean Pollock began therapy for her dizziness last week. She is hopeful that the therapy is working. Keep Jean in your prayers. 
Continue to pray for Hugh Homan, Macy Steckley, Teresa’s stepdad and grandson, Shannon Osborn, Terry Hershey, Olivia Bybee and Steve Simonson. 
We hope to see you on Sunday and who knows, there might be garden goodies to take home. That’s a bonus! 
Blessings,
Cris

Payette United Methodist Church
August 20, 2023 – 11:00 AM
Welcome
 
Passing the Peace: “Family of God”
Calling Song: “My Life Flows On ”                          TWS#2212 vs.1,2,4
                                               
          Call to Worship Sharon Wada
One: We are woven together out of stardust and filled with the breath of God.
Many: We offer thanks for the divinity in our breath.
One: We are filled with life discovering itself.
Many: We are in awe of the image of God written on the face of our neighbor.
One: We are abundant just as God is abundant because God is alive in us.
Many: We are humbled by the fullness of experience God has gifted us.
One: We are part of the vision of abundance God has for the earth.
Many: We are nurtured by the life around us in creation, and we seek to nurture creation in return.
One: We gather to witness the Spirit of God alive in this community.
Many: We celebrate the Spirit of fullness that is alive in each of us!
Opening Prayer (in unison) Sharon Wada
God of justice and kindness, you have called and claimed us. We want to follow in your way. Your work for us is the work of justice; your path for us is the path of kindness; may we follow your dream. Amen.
Hymn: “Gloria Patri”                                                         UMH#70
                                                                 
Scripture Reading                                              Isaiah 56:1, 6-8 (CEB)
Praise Song: “Forever”                                                      Music Team
Children’s Time                                                         Pastor Mary Beth
Prayers of the People                                                  Pastor Mary Beth  
Doxology                                                                                UMH#94                                                                                                 
Prayer Hymn: “The Servant Song”                      TFWS#2222 vs. 2-4, 6                 
Message: Danny Crego                                           Acts 8:26-39 (CEB)
Praise Song: “You Changed My Name”                               Music Team
Communion Service
Announcements   
Sending Forth/Benediction                                       Pastor Mary Beth          
May God bless you and keep you; may God’s face shine upon you and be gracious unto you; may God’s countenance be lifted upon you and give you peace, from this day forth and forevermore.
Love’s wonder lives in us; let us live in love.
Love’s music sings through us; let us sing love’s song.
Love’s anguish weeps through us; let us weep love’s tears.
Love’s power heals through us; let us heal with love.
Love’s welcome works through us; let us offer love.
Amen.

Upcoming Events
 

The Ad Board will meet tomorrow at 7pm. Everyone is invited to this meeting. The Trustees will not meet this month.
 
Monday Morning Coffee is from 9-12 at Bordertown Coffee in Gateway Junction. Come join our pastor for coffee and conversation.
 
The blessing pitcher will be out for another week to collect money to pay for refinishing the entrance ramp.
 
Save the date of Saturday, September 23rd for our second annual Neighborhood Carnival. We will need help!

Payette United Methodist Church
August 13, 2023 – 11:00 AM
Welcome
 
Passing the Peace: “Family of God”
 
Calling Song: “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty ” UMH#139 vs.3-5
                                               
          Call to Worship - Mike Hall
One: We are woven together out of stardust and filled with the breath of God.
Many: We offer thanks for the divinity in our breath.
One: We are filled with life discovering itself.
Many: We are in awe of the image of God written on the face of our neighbor.
One: We are abundant just as God is abundant because God is alive in us.
Many: We are humbled by the fullness of experience God has gifted us.
One: We are part of the vision of abundance God has for the earth.
Many: We are nurtured by the life around us in creation, and we seek to nurture creation in return.
One: We gather to witness the Spirit of God alive in this community.
Many: We celebrate the Spirit of fullness that is alive in each of us!
Opening Prayer (in unison) - Mike Hall
God of justice and kindness, you have called and claimed us. We want to follow in your way. Your work for us is the work of justice; your path for us is the path of kindness; may we follow your dream. Amen.
Hymn: “Gloria Patri”                                                         UMH#70
                                                                 
Scripture Reading                                                Psalm 85:8-13  (CEB)

Praise Song:” Your Love Never Fails”                                Music Team
Children’s Time                                                         Pastor Mary Beth
Prayers of the People                                                       Danny Crego  
Doxology                                                                                UMH#94                                                                                                 
Prayer Hymn: “Majesty, Worship His Majesty”                UMH#176  2X                 
Message: Pastor Mary Beth                      1 Corinthians 1:10-17 (CEB)
Praise Song: “Beautiful Things”                                          Music Team
Communion Service
Announcements   
Sending Forth/Benediction                                       Pastor Mary Beth          
May God bless you and keep you; may God’s face shine upon you and be gracious unto you; may God’s countenance be lifted upon you and give you peace, from this day forth and forevermore.
Love’s wonder lives in us; let us live in love.
Love’s music sings through us; let us sing love’s song.
Love’s anguish weeps through us; let us weep love’s tears.
Love’s power heals through us; let us heal with love.
Love’s welcome works through us; let us offer love.
Amen.

​Upcoming Events
 

Welcome to our friends from Vale UMC. Everyone please join us for a potluck after the service today!
 
Monday Morning Coffee is from 9-12 at Bordertown Coffee in Gayway Junction. Come join our pastor for coffee and conversation.
 
The blessing pitcher will be out for a few weeks to collect money to pay for refinishing the entrance ramp.
 
The entrance ramp will be under construction all week but will be ready for us next Sunday. If you come during the week, please use the next door down. It will be unlocked. If you need to disarm the building please contact Cris, James or Pastor MB. We can disarm with our phones.

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

​Upcoming Events
 

The blessing pitcher will be out for a few weeks to collect money to pay for refinishing the entrance ramp.
 
 
Vale UMC will be joining our service on Sunday, August 13th. We will have a potluck after church.
 
Monday Morning Coffee is from 9-12 at Bordertown Coffee in Gayway Junction. Come join our pastor for coffee and conversation.

Hi Everyone!                                                            August 3, 2023 
Wow! Things were hoppin’ at the church on Tuesday. We had Lifeline Screening, the Fit and Fall Proof exercise group, the contractor for the new front ramp, Bible Study, AA, and the Community Closet folks here all at the same time. I absolutely loved it! PUMC is essential in our area!
 We are so close to being ready for our School Supply Fair on Saturday. A lot of work has been happening behind the scenes to host such a big event. Thank you to Teresa Beer and her team for making it all work. James and Pastor Mary Beth have been involved in every step and that is much appreciated. For those of you helping, please arrive by 9:00 a.m. We will need to meet with everyone first then you can set up the classrooms.  There will be donuts! For those bringing cookies, please try to get them here by nine or shortly after so we can get them put on trays. We have had lots of interest in the event so we hope it will be the best one ever. None of this could happen with the generous donations provided by you.
 Vale UMC will be joining our service on Sunday, August 13th. We will have a potluck after church. Please put this on your calendar and let’s have a big turnout to welcome our Oregon neighbors. 
Reed’s Concrete and Construction will be tearing out our entrance ramp the week of August 14th. The area will be roped off with construction tape so please just use the next door down that week. The project will be completed by that Sunday morning. We have had a good response for money to fund this project but we are still a little short. The Blessing Pitcher will be out for a couple of more weeks for those of you who didn’t get a chance to pitch in. Thank you everyone!
 Kathryn Tompkins and her friend Lizzy are at Young Life Camp this week. Keep them in prayer as they learn about and experience God’s love and for safe travels home.
 Please keep Jeanie Sandquist in your prayers. She has been suffering some unexplained symptoms for the past week or so. According to John, she is starting to feel better but is still weak. 
Macy Steckley is home from the hospital and is gaining strength every day. Ron and I popped in to visit with her this week and she looks great. We’ll all be happy to have her back in church! 
Kathryn Gordon sent word that the Baby Scarlet Grace is over 8lbs now and is home. What an answer to prayer! 
I talked to Anne DeBord this week. She is back in McCall enjoying the cool nights and watching folks on the golf course. She has some helpers come to her home most days and help with showers, laundry, cleaning and meals. If you go to McCall, give her a call. I’m sure she’d be glad to see you! 
Continue to pray for Jerry and Jim Warzyn, the Williamsons, Jerry and Jay Hall, Shannon Osborn, Mary Boesch, Olivia Bybee, Teresa’s stepdad Larry, Jan Bolin, Steve Simonson, Jean Pollock, Teresa’s grandson and Merlin Daniels

​The praise songs this week will be Forever and All Who Are Thirsty. Please click on the blue links and listen in. 
Please keep the School Supply Fair in your prayers this Saturday along with all the children and parents we are blessing. We are a church that loves people. Good job everyone!
Blessings,
Cris