February 23rd, 2025

Payette United Methodist Church
February 23, 2025 – 11:00 AM
 
Welcome
 
Passing the Peace “Family of God”
 
Hymn: “As the Deer”                                               TFWS#2025 X2                           
 
 
          Call to Worship - Sharon Wada
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) - Sharon Wada
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 6:27-38 (NRSV)
Hymn: “As a Fire Is Meant for Burning”                    TFWS#2237 all vs.
Prayers of the People                                                        Danny Crego
Offering Prayer                                                                Danny Crego
Doxology                                                                                  UMH#94 
Hymn: “Now the Green Blade Riseth”                     UMH#311 vs. 1,3,4
                       
Sermon: 1 Corinthians 15:35-38, 42-50 (NRSV)          Pastor Mary Beth
 
Hymn: “Sing with All the Saints in Glory”                UMH#702 vs. 1,2,4
             (To the tune of Joyful Joyful)
 
Communion Service
 
Announcements   
Sending Forth/Benediction – Pastor Mary Beth
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, Megan Palmer, Ed Parsons, Lyna’s cousin George, Voni King, Chuck Kinney, Emma, Gary Olson, Dennis, Shane Wright

Upcoming Events
The UMM will serve a delicious Kalua Pork lunch today after church. Ice cream will be served for dessert. Please stay and enjoy!