September 24th, 2023

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.