Sunday, January 30, 2022

Payette United Methodist Church
January 30, 2022 – 11:00 AM

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Calling Song: “Sweet Sweet Spirit”  UMH#334 
There's a sweet, sweet Spirit in this place,
And I know that it's the Spirit of the Lord;
There are sweet expressions on each face,
And I know they feel the presence of the Lord.

Sweet Holy Spirit, Sweet heavenly Dove,
Stay right here with us, filling us with Your love.
And for these blessings we lift our hearts in praise;
Without a doubt we'll know that we have been revived,
When we shall leave this place.
                              
Responsive Reading from Psalm 71
Leader: In you, O Lord, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame.
People: Rescue me and deliver me in your righteousness; turn your ear to me and save me.
Leader: Be my rock of refuge, to which I can always go;
People: For you have been my hope, O Sovereign Lord, my    confidence since my youth.
All: My mouth is filled with your praise, declaring your splendor all day long.

Unison Invocation
O God, we believe that you revealed your good news in Jesus, the Christ.
Help us see beyond ourselves this morning that by proclaiming your grace to all nations and singing of your hope to all peoples, we may become one living body, your incarnate presence on the earth. Amen.

Hymn of Praise: “The Summons”  TFWS#2130 vs.1,3,5
Will you come and follow me
if I but call your name?
Will you go where you don’t know
and never be the same?
Will you let my love be shown,
will you let my name be know,
will you let my life be grown in you
and you in me?
  
Lord, your summons echoes true
when you but call my name. 
Let me turn and follow you
and never be the same. 
In your company I’ll go
where your love and footsteps show. 
Thus I’ll move and live and grow
in you and you in me.

Old Testament Reading - Jeremiah 1:4-10   
New Testament Reading - 1 Corinthians 13:1-13                         

Message:  “Let’s Go Fishing”  The Chosen    Luke 5:1-11  
Let me introduce you to someone who has influenced my life. 

He lived a long time ago. His name was Simon. He had a brother named Andrew. His father’s name was John. He made his living as a commercial fisherman. He lived in Capernaum, a town on the Sea of Galilee’s western shore.

Simon was an early follower of Jesus and was chosen by Jesus to be one of the original twelve apostles. Jesus gave him a nickname: Peter (Greek) or Cephas (Hebrew). These words mean rock in English.

These Bible verses will help you learn a little more about this man who has deeply influenced your pastor. Underline his name when you find it.
• John 1:35-42
• Luke 5:1-11
• Luke 6:12-16
• John 13:1-9
• Matthew 26:31-35
• John 18:15-18 and 25-27

These episodes describe some highs and lows in the relationship between Jesus and Simon.

Perhaps Simon Peter’s influence on me stems from his “out front” leadership and his willingness to admit his failures. He seems to be the person who most blessed and exasperated Jesus. 

Simon’s early encounters with Jesus are the focus of today’s worship service. It is a story highlighting some things that distracted Simon. It is a story that shows how wrongly we can interpret God’s activity. It is a story that identifies the importance of repentance and obedience.

My prayerful hope is that Simon Peter becomes a positive influence is your Christian pilgrimage.

Pastor Jim

PS – Next Sunday (February 6) will take us to a wedding feast in Cana. You can read about it by turning to John 2:1-12. Oh yes, bring a wedding picture for display. This should be fun.

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Commitment Song: “I Have Decided To Follow Jesus”        TFWS#2129
I have decided to follow Jesus;
I have decided to follow Jesus;
I have decided to follow Jesus;
No turning back, no turning back.

Tho' none go with me, I still will follow,
Tho' none go with me I still will follow,
Tho' none go with me, I still will follow;
No turning back, no turning back.

My cross I'll carry, till I see Jesus;
My cross I'll carry till I see Jesus,
My cross I'll carry till I see Jesus;
No turning back, No turning back.

The world behind me, the cross before me,
The world behind me, the cross before me;
The world behind me, the cross before me;
No turning back, no turning back.

Benediction:
May the peace of the Lord Jesus go with you
wherever he may send you.
May he guide you through the wilderness,
protect you through the storm.
May he bring you home rejoicing
at the wonders he has shown you.
May he bring you home rejoicing once again into our doors.

Postlude 
Thank you for Worshiping with us today!

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