Sunday Service April 18, 2021

PAYETTE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
(Recorded at Fruitland United Methodist Church)
Third Sunday of Easter
April 18, 2021 – 11:00 AM

Welcome and Announcements

Interlude

Welcoming the Light of Christ and inviting the neighborhood to worship

CALL TO WORSHIP
Calling Song                       “Be Not Afraid”             Bob Duford, SJ
You shall cross the barren desert but you shall not die of thirst.
You shall wander far in safely though you do not know the way.
You shall speak your words in foreign lands and all will understand.
You shall see the face of God and live.
 
Be not afraid. I go before you always.
Come follow me and I will give you rest.
 
Blessed are your poor, for the kingdom shall be theirs.
Blest are you that weep and mourn, for one day you shall laugh.
And if wicked tongues insult and hate you all because of me,
Blessed, blessed are you!
                  
Responsive Reading from Psalm 4
Leader: Many, Lord, are asking, “Who will bring us prosperity?”
People: Let your light shine on us. Fill our hearts with joy when the harvest comes.
All: In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety.
 
Unison Invocation                                    
Almighty God, Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I fear no evil; for Thou art with me.
Your rod and your staff – they comfort me.
Thank you in Jesus’ name. Amen
 
Gospel Reading - Luke 24:36-48
New Testament Reading - 1 John 3:1-7
God’s Word for God’s People.  Thanks be to God!
 
Offering our gifts and tithes    
Unison offering prayer:
The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.
He makes me lie down in green pastures;
he leads me beside still waters.
He restores my soul.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
All the days of my life,
And I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
Through Jesus we pray. Amen.
 
Hymn        “People Need the Lord”                 TFWS #2244
People need the Lord, people need the Lord;
at the end of broken dreams, he’s the open door.
People need the Lord, people need the Lord;
when will be realize people need the Lord.

Prayers of the People

Message                    “You Acted in Ignorance”                              Acts 3:1-19
 
Commitment Chorus                       “Just As I Am”                         UMH #357
Just as I am, without one plea, but that thy blood was shed for me,
and that thou bidst me come to thee,
O Lamb of God, I come. I come.
 
Just as I am, thou wilt receive, wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve; because thy promise I believe,
O Lamb of God, I come. I come
 
Just as I am, thy love unknown hath broken every barrier down; now, to be thine, yea, thine alone,
O Lamb of God, I come. I come.
 
Unison 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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​Note: All vocals have been pre-recorded and are covered by CCLI License #1552544.

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