march 16th, 2025

Payette United Methodist Church
March 16, 2025 – 11:00 AM
Welcome
 
Passing the Peace “Family of God”
 
Hymn: “As the Sun Doth Daily Rise”               UMH#675 vs 1,3,4,5                     
 
 
          Call to Worship Glenora Wright
One: Jesus began his ministry to the world, led by the Spirit into the wilderness.
Many: So let us be led by the Spirit, even into uncomfortable places.
One: In those forty days, and in that place, Jesus was faced with hunger, doubt, and temptation.
Many: So let us be led by the Spirit, even into uncomfortable choices.
One: Jesus left the wilderness, faithful and obedient to God, rejoicing in the One in whom he trusted.
Many: So let us be led by the Spirit on the path to faithfulness and obedience. Amen.
 
Opening Prayer (in unison) Glenora Wright
God of forgiveness, during this Lenten season, enlighten us to walk in truth and love; may we use the freedom your grace has given us to liberate those with burdens too heavy to bear; help us to love others as you love them; and comfort us as we journey with you to the Cross. Amen.
                                   
Hymn: Gloria Patri                                                            UMH#70                                                
Scripture Reading:                                             Luke 13:31-35 (CEB)
Lenten Candle Liturgy                                             Glenora Wright
Hymn: “Sunday’s Palms Are Wednesday’s Ashes”    TFWS#2138 vs 1-3                                 
Prayers of the People                                                        Danny Crego
Offering Prayer                                                                Danny Crego
Doxology                                                                                  UMH#95 
Hymn: “Great is Thy Faithfulness”                            UMH#140 vs.1&3
                       
Sermon: Psalm 27 (CEB)                                   Pastor Mary Beth via video
 
Hymn: “I Am Thine, O Lord”                                        UMH#419 vs. 1-3
 
 
Announcements   
Sending Forth/Benediction – Danny Crego
One: Whatever wilderness the Spirit has brought you to: walk in boldness, as a beloved child of God, walk in peace, under the shelter of the Most High, walk in faith, knowing Christ walks with you.
Many: Lent reminds us that life is short, and we do not have much time to gladden the hearts of those we meet; so, God, transform our hearts, so we may leave this place ready to love with unhesitating kindness. Amen.

 Prayer List
Continue to pray for: Irene Jeffries, Lis Williamson, Grace Hammon and Jo, Ed and Sharon Parsons, Gary Olson, Shane Wright, the family of Sarah Olson, Jeanette Hall, Todd Lambert, Danny Crego, Megan Palmer

​Upcoming Events
The Trustee Committee will meet tomorrow at 6:15 p.m. with the Ad Board following at 7:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend these meetings.
 
Weiser Little Theater presents Bedlam & Breakfast starting April 10th. The poster is on the bulletin board. Get your tickets now!