february 16th, 2025

Payette United Methodist Church
February 16, 2025 – 11:00 AM
 
Welcome
 
Passing the Peace “Family of God”
 
Hymn: “Heralds of Christ”                                     UMH#567 all vs.                           
 
 Call to Worship - Leslie Olson
One: Herod's treachery could not stop hope!
Many: God's light, whose sign was a star, was poured out for all people!
One: All the fears and fights of this world cannot diminish God's light!
Many: That light is Christ, who breaks through the darkness!
One: Thanks be to God, for the most precious gift of Light!
Many: Let us live as people of new light and hope! Amen.
 
Opening Prayer (in unison) - Leslie Olson
Loving God, who breaks through the darkness of doubt and despair, be with us this day. Open our hearts to your gracious love, and guide us in the way of your light and love. Amen.
 
                                   
Hymn: Gloria Patri                                                            UMH#70                                                
Scripture Reading:                                         Luke 6:17-26 (NRSV)
Hymn: “Jesus, United by Thy Grace”                     UMH#561 vs. 1,2,4,6
Prayers of the People                                                        Danny Crego
Offering Prayer                                                                Danny Crego
Doxology                                                                                  UMH#94 
Hymn: “We Know That Christ is Raised”                     UMH#610 all vs.                                                              
Sermon:1 Corinthians 15:12-20 (CEB)          Pastor Mary Beth via video
 
Hymn: “God of Grace and God of Power”                UMH#578  vs. 1,3,4
 
Announcements   
Sending Forth/Benediction – Danny Crego
One: May God strengthen you and bless you with peace; may Christ bring forth justice for you and through you; and may the Holy Spirit shine on you and affirm you as God’s beloved.
Many: God, send us now as a light to the nations; may we preach what we know of the risen Christ with our words and our actions! Amen.

​ Prayer List
Continue to pray for: Irene Jeffries, Lis Williamson, Grace Hammon, Meegan, Megan Palmer, Ed Parsons, Lyna’s cousin George, Voni King, Chuck Kinney, Emma, Gary Olson, Dennis
 
Shane Wright fell down some stairs and has a broken bone in his foot. Pray for quick, complete healing.

Upcoming Events
The Ad Board will meet on Monday, February 17th at 7:00 p.m. in the Fireside Room. Everyone is invited to the meeting.
 
The UMM will serve a delicious lunch Sunday, February 23rd after church. Ice cream will be served for dessert. Please plan to attend!