September 1st, 2024

Payette United Methodist Church
September 1, 2024 – 11:00 AM
Welcome
 
Passing the Peace “Family of God”
 
Calling Song “This Is The Day”                                   UMH#657 2x                                                              
 
          Call to Worship Tony Irwin
One: Rejoice, for we are God’s beloved!
Many: Rejoice, for this is our time for worship!
One: God our Creator, Healer, and Inspiration, is worthy of worship!
Many: So then, let us worship God!
 
Opening Prayer (in unison) Tony Irwin
God of all, open our hearts and minds to find your truth in all places. Teach us your unforced rhythms of grace so that our ordinary lives might reflect your Wisdom; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Hymn: Gloria Patri                                                            UMH#70
                                     
Scripture Reading:                                          James 1:17-27 (CEB)
Praise Song: “For the Beauty of the Earth”           UMH#92 vs 1,4,6    
Children’s Time                                                                 Cris Warzyn         
Prayers of the People                                                        Danny Crego
Offering Prayer                                                                Danny Crego
Doxology                                                                                 UMH#94 
Prayer Hymn: “Just A Closer Walk With Thee”         TFWS#2158 all vs.
Sermon: Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 (CEB)                         Danny Crego
Praise Song: “Let Our Earth Be Peaceful”      Worship and Song #3159                                     
Communion Service
Announcements   
Sending Forth/Benediction                                              Danny Crego
One: May the boldness of God's Spirit transform you; May the gentleness of God's Spirit lead you; May the gifts of God's Spirit equip you to serve and worship God, now and always.
Many: As we go into the world, may our love be bold, our spirits be gentle, and may everyone we meet encounter Christ in us. Amen.


 Prayer List
Continue to pray for: Mark Hershey, Peyton, Lexi, Anne DeBord, Irene Jeffries, Lis Williamson, Jerry Hall, Taylor Family, Noah Howard, Clarity, Grace Hammon, Kurtis Haren, Nathaniel Zuefelt, Jalani Waynetska’s mom Tricia, Rodger Hood.
Jim Hardenbrook’s stepmom Jo passed away suddenly. Keep the family in your prayers

Upcoming Events
The Wednesday night men’s bible study will resume this week at 6:30.
The Adult Sunday School Class will next Sunday, September 8th at 9:45. Everyone is welcome!
The United Methodist Men will have their monthly breakfast meeting on Saturday, September 14th at 9:00 a.m.at Erika’s Kitchen. All men are invited to attend.
The date of our Neighborhood Fall Carnival has been changed to October 5th from 1-3. Donations are needed to pay for the bounce house and cotton candy machine.
Monday Coffee With the Pastor will resume on Sept. 16th