 Fruitland United Methodist Church Communion Sunday August 7, 2022 Prelude Welcoming the Light of Christ and inviting the neighborhood to worship Welcome and Announcements * Call to Worship * Calling Song: "Morning Has Broken” UMH #145 Morning has broken like the first morning, blackbird has spoken like the first bird. Praise for the singing! Praise for the morning! Praise for them, springing fresh from the Word! Sweet the rain’s new fall sunlit from heaven, like the first dewfall on the first grass. Praise for the sweetness of the wet garden, sprung in completeness where God’s feet pass. Mine is the sunlight! Mine is the morning born of the one light Eden saw play! Praise with elation, praise every morning, God’s recreation of the new day! *Responsive Reading Psalm 50: 1-18, 22-23 UMH page 783 The Acceptable Sacrifice, A Psalm of Asaph. 1 The mighty one, God the Lord, speaks and summons the earth from the rising of the sun to its setting. 2 Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God shines forth. 3 Our God comes and does not keep silence, before him is a devouring fire, and a mighty tempest all around him. 4 He calls to the heavens above and to the earth, that he may judge his people: 5 “Gather to me my faithful ones, who made a covenant with me by sacrifice!” 6 The heavens declare his righteousness, for God himself is judge. Selah 7 “Hear, O my people, and I will speak, O Israel, I will testify against you. I am God, your God. 8 Not for your sacrifices do I rebuke you; your burnt offerings are continually before me. 9 I will not accept a bull from your house, or goats from your folds. 10 For every wild animal of the forest is mine, the cattle on a thousand hills. 11 I know all the birds of the air, and all that moves in the field is mine. 12 “If I were hungry, I would not tell you, for the world and all that is in it is mine. 13 Do I eat the flesh of bulls, or drink the blood of goats? 14 Offer to God a sacrifice of thanksgiving, and pay your vows to the Most High. 15 Call on me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall glorify me.” 16 But to the wicked God says: “What right have you to recite my statutes, or take my covenant on your lips? 17 For you hate discipline, and you cast my words behind you. 18 You make friends with a thief when you see one, and you keep company with adulterers. 19 “You give your mouth free rein for evil, and your tongue frames deceit. 20 You sit and speak against your kin; you slander your own mother’s child. 21 These things you have done and I have been silent; you thought that I was one just like yourself. But now I rebuke you, and lay the charge before you. 22 “Mark this, then, you who forget God, or I will tear you apart, and there will be no one to deliver. 23 Those who bring thanksgiving as their sacrifice honor me; to those who go the right way I will show the salvation of God.” Scripture Reading Hebrews 11: 1-3, 8-16 Pew Bible - Page 1874 God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks be to God! *Unison Invocation: Let us find in You our unity so that we may journey together to eternal life and not stray from the way of truth and what is right. All this we ask of You, who are at work in every place and time, in the communion of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, forever and ever. Amen. Communion Service of Word and Table II UMH page 12-15 Congregational Prayer and Lord’s Prayer Hymn “How Firm a Foundation” UMH #529 vs 1-3, 5 We Offer Our Gifts Offertory *Doxology “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” UMH #95 Praise God, from whom all blessing flow; praise him, all creatures here below; praise him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. *Offering Prayer Young People's Moment Message “Loyalty to God” *Hymn “Spirit of Faith, Come Down” UMH #332 *Benediction "God Be with You till We Meet Again" UMH #672 God be with you till we meet again; by his counsels guide, uphold you, with his sheep securely fold you; God be with you till we meet again. Till we meet, till we meet, till we meet at Jesus' feet; till we meet, till we meet, God be with you till we meet again. Postlude (Please be seated) Thank you for worshiping with us today! (CCLI License #1552544) 
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 Fruitland United Methodist Church July 31, 2022 Prelude Welcome and Announcements Welcoming the Light of Christ and inviting the neighborhood to worship * Call to Worship * Calling Song: "Lift High the Cross” UMH 159 (Verses 1 and 2) Refrain: Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim till all the world adore his sacred name. Come, Christians, follow this triumphant sign. The hosts of God in unity combine. [Refrain] Each newborn servant of the Crucified bears on the brow the seal of him who died. [Refrain] *Responsive Reading Psalm 107: 1-9 UM Hymnal page 830 Leader: O give thanks to the Lord, who is good, whose steadfast love endures forever! People: Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, whom the Lord has redeemed from trouble and gathered in from the lands, from the east and from the west, from the north and from the south. Leader: Some wandered in the desert wastes, finding no way to a city in which to dwell; People: hungry and thirsty, their soul fainted within them. Leader: Then in their trouble, they cried to the Lord, who delivered them from their distress, People: and led them by a straight way, till they reached a city in which to dwell. Leader: Let them thank the Lord for his steadfast love, for his wonderful works to humankind. People: For the Lord satisfies those who are thirsty, And fills the hungry with good things. *Unison Invocation: Father, I confess that I worry about many things, rather than trusting Your Word implicitly. Help me to learn to cast all my cares upon You, day by day and moment by moment. As each worry and concern forms in my mind, I pray that I would take that thought captive to Christ. I pray that with Your help, I will look to You and hand over my anxious thoughts to You, knowing that You have promised to carry me through all of life’s difficulties and provide for the needs of me and my family. Thank You for Your goodness and grace. I pray this prayer in the name of Jesus, AMEN. Lay Report from the Annual Conference Leona Whitcomb Scripture Reading: Luke 12: 13-21 (Pew Bible - Page 1617) God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks be to God! Congregational Prayer and Lord’s Prayer Hymn “Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates” UMH #213 Lift up your heads, ye mighty gates; behold, the King of glory waits; the King of kings is drawing near; the Savior of the world is here! Fling wide the portals of your heart; make it a temple, set apart from earthly use for heaven's employ, adorned with prayer and love and joy. Redeemer, come, with us abide; our hearts to thee we open wide; let us thy inner presence feel; thy grace and love in us reveal. Thy Holy Spirit lead us on until our glorious goal is won; eternal praise, eternal fame be offered, Savior, to thy name! We Offer Our Gifts Offertory *Doxology “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” UMH #95 Praise God, from whom all blessing flow; praise him, all creatures here below; praise him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. *Offering Prayer Young People's Moment Message “God Provides the Meaning of Life” *Hymn “Be Though My Vision” UMH #451 Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart; Naught be all else to me, save that thou art; Thou my best thought, by day or by night, Waking or sleeping, thy presence my light. Be thou my Wisdom, and thou my true Word; I ever with thee and thou with me, Lord; Thou my great Father, and I thy true son, Thou in me dwelling, and I with thee one. Riches I heed not, nor man's empty praise; Thou mine inheritance, now and always; Thou and thou only, first in my heart, High King of heaven, my treasure thou art. High King of heaven, my victory won, May I reach heaven's joys, O bright heaven's Sun! Heart of my own heart, whatever befall, Still be my Vision, O Ruler of all. *Benediction "God Be with You till We Meet Again" UMH #672 God be with you till we meet again; by his counsels guide, uphold you, with his sheep securely fold you; God be with you till we meet again. Till we meet, till we meet, till we meet at Jesus' feet; till we meet, till we meet, God be with you till we meet again. Postlude (Please be seated) Thank you for worshiping with us today! (CCLI License #1552544)   Fruitland United Methodist Church July 24, 2022 Prelude Welcome and Announcements Welcoming the Light of Christ and inviting the neighborhood to worship * Call to Worship * Calling Song: "Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” UMH #89 (Verses 1 and 2) Joyful, joyful, we adore thee, God of glory, Lord of love; hearts unfold like flowers before thee, opening to the sun above. Melt the clouds of sin and sadness; drive the dark of doubt away. Giver of immortal gladness, fill us with the light of day! All thy works with joy surround thee, earth and heaven reflect thy rays, stars and angels sing around thee, center of unbroken praise. Field and forest, vale and mountain, flowery meadow, flashing sea, chanting bird and flowing fountain, call us to rejoice in thee. *Responsive Reading Psalm 85 UM Hymnal page 806 Leader: Lord, you showed favor to your land; You restored the fortunes of Jacob. People: You forgave the iniquity of your people; you pardoned all their sin. Leader: You withdrew all your wrath; You turned from your hot anger. People: Restore us again, O God of our salvation, and put away your indignation toward us. Leader: Will you be angry with us forever? Will you prolong your anger to all generations? Will you not revive us again, That your people may rejoice in you? People: Show us your steadfast love, O Lord, and grant us your salvation. *Unison Invocation: Lord of Hope and Peace, we have come this day asking for your mercy. Grant us your pardon. We have come this day seeking peace in our lives; grant us peace. Teach us how to be compassionate disciples for you. For we ask this in Christ's name. AMEN. Scripture Reading: Luke 11: 1-13 (Pew Bible - Page 1613) God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks be to God! Congregational Prayer and Lord’s Prayer Hymn “Prayer Is the Soul’s Sincere Desire” UMH #492 (Verses 1-3, 5-6) Prayer is the soul's sincere desire, unuttered or expressed, the motion of a hidden fire that trembles in the breast. Prayer is the burden of a sigh, the falling of a tear, the upward glancing of an eye, when none but God is near. Prayer is the simplest form of speech that infant lips can try; prayer the sublimest strains that reach the Majesty on high. Prayer is the Christians' vital breath, the Christians' native air; their watchword at the gates of death; they enter heaven with prayer. O Thou, by whom we come to God, the Life, the Truth, the Way: the path of prayer thyself hast trod; Lord, teach us how to pray! We Offer Our Gifts Offertory *Doxology “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” UMH #95 Praise God, from whom all blessing flow; praise him, all creatures here below; praise him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. *Offering Prayer Young People's Moment Message by Pastor Clynton Easley *Hymn “Source and Sovereign, Rock and Cloud” UMH #113 Source and Sovereign Rock and Cloud Fortress Fountain Shelter Light Judge Defender Mercy Might Life whose life all life endowed Chorus May the church at prayer recall That no single holy name But the truth behind them all Is the God whom we proclaim Word and Wisdom Root and Vine Shepherd Savior Servant Lamb Well and Water Bread and Wine Way who leads us to I AM Storm and Stillness Breath and Dove Thunder Tempest Whirlwind Fire Comfort Counselor Presence Love Energies that never tire *Benediction "God Be with You till We Meet Again" UMH #672 God be with you till we meet again; by his counsels guide, uphold you, with his sheep securely fold you; God be with you till we meet again. Till we meet, till we meet, till we meet a Jesus' feet; till we meet, till we meet, God be with you till we meet again. Postlude (Please be seated) Thank you for worshiping with us today! (CCLI License #1552544)   Fruitland United Methodist Church July 17, 2022 Prelude “How Firm a Foundation” Traditional American tune arranged by Larry Shackley Welcome and Announcements Welcoming the Light of Christ and inviting the neighborhood to worship * Call to Worship * Calling Song: "Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty” UMH #64 (Verses 1,2,& 4) Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty! Early in the morning our song shall rise to thee. Holy, holy, holy! Merciful and mighty, God in three persons, blessed Trinity! Holy, holy, holy! All the saints adore thee, casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea; cherubim and seraphim falling down before thee, which wert, and art, and evermore shalt be. Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty! All thy works shall praise thy name, in earth and sky and sea. Holy, holy, holy! Merciful and mighty, God in three persons, blessed Trinity. *Responsive Reading Psalm 15 UM Hymnal page 747 Leader: O Lord, who shall abide in your tent? Who shall dwell in your holy hill? People: The one who walks blamelessly, and does what is right, and speaks truth from the heart; Leader: who does not slander with the tongue, and does no evil to a friend, nor takes up a reproach against a neighbor; People: in whose eyes a reproach is despised, but who honors those who fear the Lord; Leader: who does not put out money at interest, and does not take a bribe against the innocent. People: The one who does these things shall never be moved. *Unison Invocation: O Lord, our God, we gather together today to give you thanks and praise your greatness. We praise your mighty works to the whole world. We praise you for your wonderful deeds. Your power is limitless, your wisdom is unparalleled, your grace is overwhelming, your love is never failing. You promised that you will never leave or forsake us. Let us worship you in spirit and truth. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen. Scripture Reading: Luke 10: 38-42 (Pew Bible - Page 1613) God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks be to God! Congregational Prayer and Lord’s Prayer Hymn “I Want Jesus To Walk With Me” UMH #521 I want Jesus to walk with me. (walk with me) I want Jesus to walk with me. (walk with me) All along my pilgrim journey, Lord, I want Jesus to walk with me. (walk with me) In my trials, Lord, walk with me. (walk with me In my trials, Lord, walk with me. (walk with me) When my heart is almost breaking, Lord, I want Jesus to walk with me. (walk with me) When I’m troubled, Lord, walk with me. (walk with me) When I’m troubled, Lord, walk with me. (walk with me) When my head is bowed in sorrow, Lord, I want Jesus to walk with me. (walk with me) We Offer Our Gifts Offertory “The Old Rugged Cross” By George Bennard *Doxology “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” UMH #95 Praise God, from whom all blessing flow; praise him, all creatures here below; praise him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. *Offering Prayer Young People's Moment Message “Looking in the Mirror” by Roxie Tolbert Jonah (Pew Bible - page 1436) *Hymn “How Firm A Foundation” UMH #529 How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord, is laid for your faith in his excellent word! What more can he say than to you he hath said, to you who for refuge to Jesus have fled? "Fear not, I am with thee, O be not dismayed, for I am thy God and will still give thee aid; I'll strengthen and help thee, and cause thee to stand upheld by my righteous, omnipotent hand. "When through the deep waters I call thee to go, the rivers of woe shall not thee overflow; for I will be with thee, thy troubles to bless, and sanctify to thee thy deepest distress. "When through fiery trials thy pathways shall lie, my grace, all-sufficient, shall be thy supply; the flame shall not hurt thee; I only design thy dross to consume, and thy gold to refine. “The soul that on Jesus still leans for repose, I will not, I will not desert to its foes; that soul, though all hell should endeavor to shake, I’ll never, no, never, no, never forsake.” *Benediction "God Be with You till We Meet Again" UMH #672 God be with you till we meet again; by his counsels guide, uphold you, with his sheep securely fold you; God be with you till we meet again. Till we meet, till we meet, till we meet a Jesus' feet; till we meet, till we meet, God be with you till we meet again. Postlude (Please be seated) “Wonderful Words of Life” by Philip Bliss Thank you for worshiping with us today! (CCLI License #1552544)   Fruitland United Methodist Church Communion Sunday July 10, 2022 Prelude “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring” by J.S. Bach Welcome and Announcements Welcoming the Light of Christ and inviting the neighborhood to worship * Call to Worship * Calling Song: "Morning Has Broken” UMH #145 Morning has broken, like the first morning, Blackbird has spoken, like the first bird. Praise for the singing, praise for the morning, Praise for them springing fresh from the word. Sweet the rain's new fall, sunlit from heaven, Like the first dew fall on the first grass. Praise for the sweetness of the wet garden, Sprung in completeness where His feet pass. Mine is the sunlight, mine is the morning, Born of the one light Eden saw play. Praise with elation, praise every morning, God's re-creation of the new day. *Responsive Reading Psalm 82 UM Hymnal page 804 Leader: God is seated in the divine council; and in the midst of the gods holds judgment: People: “How long will you judge unjustly and show partiality to the wicked?" Leader: Give justice to the weak and the orphan; Maintain the right of the afflicted and the destitute. People: Rescue the weak and the needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked. Leader: They have neither knowledge nor understanding, they walk about in darkness; all the foundations of the earth are shaken. People: I said, “You are gods, godlike offspring, all of you;" Leader: nevertheless you shall die like mortals, And fall like any prince” People: Arise, O God, judge the earth, for to you belong all the nations. *Unison Invocation: Merciful God, you sent your messengers the prophets to preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation. Give us grace to heed their warnings and forsake our sins, that we may greet with joy the coming of Jesus Christ, our Redeemer; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. Scripture Reading: Colossians 1: 1-14 (Pew Bible - Page 1831 ) God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks be to God! Congregational Prayer and Lord’s Prayer Hymn “Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart” UMH #500 1. Spirit of God, descend upon my heart; wean it from earth; through all its pulses move; stoop to my weakness, mighty as thou art, and make me love thee as I ought to love. 2. I ask no dream, no prophet ecstasies, no sudden rending of the veil of clay, no angel visitant, no opening skies; but take the dimness of my soul away. 3. Hast thou not bid me love thee, God and King? All, all thine own, soul, heart and strength and mind. I see thy cross; there teach my heart to cling. O let me seek thee, and O let me find! 4. Teach me to feel that thou art always nigh; teach me the struggles of the soul to bear. To check the rising doubt, the rebel sigh, teach me the patience of unanswered prayer. 5. Teach me to love thee as thine angels love, one holy passion filling all my frame; the kindling of the heaven-descended Dove, my heart an altar, and thy love the flame. We Offer Our Gifts Offertory “O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee” (arranged by Percy Smith) *Doxology “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” UMH #95 Praise God, from whom all blessing flow; praise him, all creatures here below; praise him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. *Offering Prayer Young People's Moment Message “Engaging God” Pastor Clynton Easley Communion – Singing is in Bold Now as we prepare to gather around Christ’s table, we remember the whole history of salvation. In the beginning, when the was nothing but chaos, God spoke the world into being, and called it good. But, God didn’t stop there, instead God scooped up the dust of the newly formed earth and breathed life into it, and called it very good. And though we have turned away, and our love has failed time and time again, God’s love has remained steadfast. God has pursued us relentlessly with love, even coming to earth in the body of a child, humbling himself with death on a cross, and rising on the third day that we might have new life. And so, as we gather here, we remember. On the night he was betrayed, Jesus broke and blessed the bread. And he said “Do this in memory of what I’ve done and said.” Then he gave them each a piece, and told them what to do. Saying “Eat this is my body broken … for each one of you.” Come to this table, eat of this bread. Eat to remember, he rose from the dead. On the night he was betrayed, Jesus blessed a cup of wine. And he said “This covenant is blood, and the blood is mine.” It was shed for many people, for forgiveness of their sins. And he told them all to drink of it in memory of him. Come to this table, drink of this cup. Remember he loves you, and gave himself up. Let us pray. Holy God, pour out your spirit on all of us gathered. Make for us these gifts, the bread and fruit of the vine. Make them for us the body and blood of Christ, that we might be for the world the body of Christ. Bless the gifts that we now share in memory of your sacrifice. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen. *Hymn “Seek the Lord” UMH #124 1 Seek the Lord who now is present, pray to One who is at hand. Let the wicked cease from sinning, evildoers change their mind. On the sinful God has pity; those returning God forgives. This is what the Lord is saying to a world that disbelieves. 2 “Judge me not by human standards! As the vault of heaven soars high above the earth, so higher are my thoughts and ways than yours. See how rain and snow from heaven make earth blossom and bear fruit, giving you, before returning, seed for sowing, bread to eat: 3 “So my Word returns not fruitless; does not from its labors cease till it has achieved my purpose in a world of joy and peace.” God is love! How close the prophet to that vital gospel word! In Isaiah’s inspiration it is Jesus we have heard! *Benediction "God Be with You till We Meet Again" UMH #672 God be with you till we meet again; by his counsels guide, uphold you, with his sheep securely fold you; God be with you till we meet again. Till we meet, till we meet, till we meet a Jesus' feet; till we meet, till we meet, God be with you till we meet again. Postlude (Please be seated) “Where He Leads me” arranged by Lani Smith Thank you for Worshiping with us today! (CCLI License #1552544)   Fruitland United Methodist Church
July 3, 2022 Prelude “How Majestic is Your Name” by Michael Smith Welcome and Announcements Welcoming the Light of Christ and inviting the neighborhood to worship * Call to Worship * Calling Song: "We, Thy People, Praise Thee" UM Hymnal #67 We, thy people, praise thee, praise thee, God of every nation! We, thy people, praise thee, praise thee, Lord of Hosts eternal! 1 Days of wonder, days of beauty, days of rapture filled with light tell thy goodness, tell thy mercies, tell thy glorious might. We, thy people, praise thee, praise thee, praise thee evermore! 2 For thy blessings, for thy bounty, joyful songs to thee we sing, songs of glory, songs of triumph to our God and King. We, thy people, praise thee, praise thee, praise thee evermore! *Responsive Reading Psalm 150 Leader: Praise God in his Sanctuary; People: praise him in his mighty heavens. Leader: Praise him for his acts of power; People: praise him for his surpassing greatness. Leader: Praise him with the sounding of the trumpet, People: praise him with the harp and lyre, Leader: praise him with tambourine and dancing, People: praise him with the strings and flute, Leader: praise him with the clash of cymbals, People: praise him resounding cymbals! All: Let everything that has breath praise the Lord! *Unison Invocation: Father, we come before you today with humble hearts. We praise you for your goodness and mercy. We thank you for your many blessings in our lives. We ask for your guidance and wisdom as we go through this church service. Help us to open our hearts and minds to hear from you. We commit ourselves to follow you every day. In Jesus’ name, Amen. CELEBRATION OF THE NEW APPOINTMENT OF PASTOR CLYNTON EASLEY TO FRUITLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Leader: (to congregation): Dear friends, today we welcome Clynton Easley who has been appointed to serve as our pastor. We believe that he is well qualified and has been prayerfully appointed by our bishop, Elaine Stanovsky. Leader: (to pastor) Clynton, you have been sent to live among us as a bearer of the Word of God; a minister of the Sacraments; and a sustainer of the love, order, and discipleship of the peopleof God. Pastor: Today I reaffirm this commitment in the presence of this congregation. Leader: (to congregation) Brothers and sisters in Christ, as a people committed to participate in the ministries of the church by your prayers, your presence, your gifts, and your service, will you who celebrate this new beginning, support and uphold Pastor Clynton in these ministries? Congregation: We affirm our commitment to support you with our prayers, presence, gifts, and service. Join in singing “Blessed Be the Name” UM Hymnal #63 Blessed be the name! Blessed be the name! Blessed be the name of the Lord! (repeat) Leader: Let us pray. Eternal God, strengthen and sustain us in our ministries together, with Clynton Easley as our pastor. Give him and us patience, courage, and wisdom so to care for one another and challenge one another that together we may follow Jesus Christ, living together in love, and offering our gifts and talents in your service; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen Presenters to Pastor: Clynton, accept this Bible, and be among us as one who proclaims the Word. Amen Clynton, take this water, and baptize new Christians in this place. Amen Clynton, take this bread and cup, and keep us in communion with Christ and his Church. Amen Pastor: Let us pray, Congregation: Lord God, bless the ministries of your Church. We thank you for the variety of gifts you have bestowed upon us. Draw us together in one Spirit, that each of us may use our differing gifts as members of one body. May your Word be proclaimed with faithfulness, may we be doers of your Word and not hearers only, and may we be one in service to others, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen (Pastor may kneel, leaders lay hands on his head) The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine upon you, and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace. Amen Pastor: The peace of the Lord be always with you. Congregation: And also with you. Hymn “Sweet, Sweet Spirit” UM Hymnal #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 that it's the presence of the Lord. Sweet Holy Spirit Sweet heavenly dove Stay right here with us Filling us with your love. And for all 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. Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 13 (Pew Bible - Page 1933 ) God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks be to God! Congregational Prayer and Lord’s Prayer Hymn “Lead Me, Lord" UM Hymnal #473 Lead me, Lord, lead me in thy righteousness; make thy way plain before my face. For it is thou, Lord, thou, Lord only, that makest me dwell in safety. We Offer Our Gifts Offertory “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” by John Wyeth *Doxology “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” UM Hymnal #95 Praise God, from whom all blessing flow; praise him, all creatures here below; praise him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. *Offering Prayer Young People's Moment Message “Faith, Hope, and Love” Pastor Clynton Easley *Hymn “This Is My Song” UM Hymnal #437 This is my song O God of all the nations A song of peace for lands afar and mine This is my home the country where my heart is Here are my hopes my dreams my holy shrine But other hearts in other lands are beating With hopes and dreams as true and high as mine My country's skies are bluer than the ocean And sunlight beams on cloverleaf and pine But other lands have sunlight too and clover And skies are everywhere as blue as mine O hear my song Thou God of all nations A song of peace for their land and for mine This is my prayer O Lord of all earth's kingdoms Thy kingdom come on earth Thy will be done Let Christ be lifted up till all shall serve Him And hearts united learn to live as one O hear my prayer Thou God of all nations Myself I give Thee let Thy will be done *Benediction "God Be with You till We Meet Again" UM Hymnal #672 God be with you till we meet again; by his counsels guide, uphold you, with his sheep securely fold you; God be with you till we meet again. Till we meet, till we meet, till we meet a Jesus' feet; till we meet, till we meet, God be with you till we meet again. Postlude (Please be seated) “America, the Beautiful” Arranged by Carolyn Stevens Thank you for Worshiping with us today! (CCLI License #1552544)  Fruitland United Methodist Church June 26, 2022 Prelude “To God be the Glory” by William Diane Welcome and Announcements Interlude Welcoming the Light of Christ and inviting the neighborhood to worship. * Call to Worship * Calling Song: "Glory Be to the Father" UM Hymnal #70 Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen. Responsive Reading Psalm 100 Leader: Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. People: Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. Leader: Know that the Lord is God. People: It is he who made us, and we are his. We are his people, the sheep of his pasture. Leader: Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; People: give thanks to him and praise his name. All: For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations. Unison Invocation: Lord God, in this short time together, open our ears and our eyes to see your vision for this place and our part within it. Teach us, hear our prayers and enable us for service wherever you might take us. To your praise and glory. Amen. Hymn “When We All Get to Heaven” UM Hymnal #701 Sing the wondrous love of Jesus; sing his mercy and his grace. In the mansions bright and blessed he'll prepare for us a place. Refrain: When we all get to heaven, what a day of rejoicing that will be! When we all see Jesus, we'll sing and shout the victory! While we walk the pilgrim pathway, clouds will overspread the sky; but when traveling days are over, not a shadow, not a sigh. (Refrain) Let us then be true and faithful, trusting, serving every day; just one glimpse of him in glory will the toils of life repay. (Refrain) Onward to the prize before us! Soon his beauty we'll behold; soon the pearly gates will open; we shall tread the streets of gold. (Refrain) Old Testament Reading - Lamentations 3:22-26 (Page 1279) Gospel Reading - Philippians 1:3-11 (Page 1825) God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks be to God! Congregational Prayer and Lord’s Prayer Hymn “Sweet Hour of Prayer” UM Hymnal #496 (Verses 1,3) Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer! that calls me from a world of care, and bids me at my Father's throne make all my wants and wishes known. In seasons of distress and grief, my soul has often found relief, and oft escaped the tempter's snare by thy return, sweet hour of prayer! Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer! thy wings shall my petition bear to him whose truth and faithfulness engage the waiting soul to bless. And since he bids me seek his face, believe his word, and trust his grace, I'll cast on him my every care, and wait for thee, sweet hour of prayer! We Offer Our Gifts Offering Prayer Offertory “Great is Thy Faithfulness” by William Runyan Doxology Praise God, from whom all blessing flow; praise him, all creatures here below; praise him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. Young People's Moment Message: “Fixing Our Eyes Upon Jesus” Hebrews 12:1-3 A Time of Farewell Blessing Jim and Pam: We thank you, the members and friends of Fruitland United Methodist Church for the love and support you have shown us while we have ministered among you. We are grateful for the ways our leadership has been accepted. We ask forgiveness for the mistakes we have made. As we leave, we carry with us all that we have learned here. Congregation: We receive your thankfulness, offer forgiveness, and accept that you now leave to retire. We express our gratitude for your time among us. We ask your forgiveness for our mistakes. Your influence on our faith and faithfulness will not leave us with your departure. Jim and Pam: We accept your gratitude and forgiveness, and we forgive you, trusting that our time together and our parting are pleasing to God. We release your from turning to us and depending on us. We encourage your continuing ministry here and will pray for you and for your new pastor, Clynton Easley. All: Eternal God, whose steadfast love for us is from everlasting to everlasting, we give you thanks for cherished memories and commend one another into your care as we move in new directions. Keep us one in your love forever, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen *Hymn “Great is Thy Faithfulness” UM Hymnal #140 Great is thy faithfulness, O God my Father; there is no shadow of turning with thee; thou changest not, thy compassions, they fail not; as thou hast been, thou forever wilt be. Refrain: Great is thy faithfulness! Great is thy faithfulness! Morning by morning new mercies I see; all I have needed thy hand hath provided; great is thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me! Summer and winter and springtime and harvest, sun, moon, and stars in their courses above join with all nature in manifold witness to thy great faithfulness, mercy, and love. Refrain Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth, thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide; strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow, blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside! Refrain *Unison Benediction "God Be with You till We Meet Again" UM Hymnal #672 God be with you till we meet again; by his counsels guide, uphold you, with his sheep securely fold you; God be with you till we meet again. Till we meet, till we meet, till we meet a Jesus' feet; till we meet, till we meet, God be with you till we meet again. Postlude (Please be seated) “Marching to Zion” by Robert Lowry Thank you for Worshiping with us today! (CCLI License #1552544)   In case you missed it, we had a combined Worship Service in the Fruitland City Park on Sunday, June 19th. Payette United Methodist congregation joined us for the service and afterwards we enjoyed a shared meal and fun in the sun!
Listen now to the recording of the service:  Fruitland United Methodist Church June 12, 2022 Prelude Welcome The lighting of the candles and welcoming the neighborhood to worship. Interlude Call to Worship *Calling Song “How Majestic is Your Name” TFWS #2022 O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth. O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth. O Lord, we praise your name. O Lord, we magnify your name: Prince of Peace, mighty God; O Lord God Almighty. Responsive Reading from Psalm 8 Leader: Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory in the heavens. People: When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and stars, which you have put in place, what are mere mortals that you are mindful of them, human beings that you care for them? Leader: You have made them a little lower than yourself and crowned them with glory and honor. You made them rulers over the works of your hands; People: You put everything under their feet: flocks and herds, the animals of the wild, the birds in the sky, the fish in the sea, all that swim the paths of the seas. All: Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! Unison Invocation Heavenly Father please remind us this morning of your majesty, the creation, and your amazing grace. Forgive us for the times this week when we have been distracted and overwhelmed by reports of violence and injustice. Use this time to return us to people who see beauty and love in this scarred world. Help us sense the incredible scope of your concern and care that is so profoundly shown in Jesus, through whom we pray. Amen. Hymn of Petition “Shine, Jesus, Shine” TFWS #2173 Refrain: Shine Jesus shine, fill this land with the Father’s glory, blaze, Spirit, blaze, set our hearts on fire; flow, river, flow, flood the nations with grace and mercy, send forth your word, Lord, and let there be light. Lord, the light of your love is shining in the midst of the darkness shining; Jesus, Light of the World, shine upon us, set us free by the truth you now bring us. Shine on me, shine on me. (Repeat Refrain) Old Testament Reading Proverbs 8:22-31 Gospel Reading John 16:12-15 God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks Be To God Offering Prayer Hymn “Just As I Am, Without One Plea” UMH #357 (verses 1, 3, 5) 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, though tossed about with many a conflict, many a doubt, fightings and fears within, without, 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. Prayers of the People Young People’s Moment Message “Teach Us To Pray” Luke 11:1-4 Hymn “ The Lord’s Prayer” Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our sins, as we forgive them that sin against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen. Unison Benediction “God Be with You till We Meet Again” UMH #672 God be with you till we meet again; by his counsels guide, uphold you, with his sheep securely fold you: God be with you till we meet again. Till we meet, till we meet, till we meet at Jesus feet; till we meet, till we meet, God be with you till we meet again. Postlude Thank you for Worshiping with us today! (CCLI License #1552544)   Fruitland United Methodist Church June 5, 2022 Pentecost & Communion Sunday Prelude “ I Will Sing of the Mercies of the Lord Forever” Arranged by John Innes Welcome The lighting of the candles and welcoming the neighborhood to worship. Interlude “For the Beauty of the Earth” By Pierpont/Kocher *Call to Worship Pentecost Chorus “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 104 Leader: Many are your works, Lord! In wisdom you made them all; the earth is full of your creatures. People: May the glory of the Lord endure forever; may the Lord rejoice in his works. Leader: I will sing to the Lord all my life; I will sing praise to my God as long as I live. People: May my meditation be pleasing to him as I rejoice in the Lord. All: Praise the Lord, my soul. Praise the Lord! Unison Invocation God of grace, you sent the promised gift of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles and the women, upon Mary the mother of Jesus and upon his brothers. Fill your church with power, kindle flaming hearts within us, and cause us to proclaim your mighty works in every tongue, that all may call on you and be saved; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Pentecost Chorus “Spirit of the Living God” UMH #393 Spirit of the living God Fall afresh on me Spirit of the living God Fall afresh on me Melt me, Mold me Fill me, Use me Spirit of the Living God Fall afresh on me New Testament Reading Romans 8: 14-17 Gospel Reading John 14: 25-27 God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks Be To God! Offering (Bible presentation) Offertory “My Jesus I love Thee” By Adoniram Gordon, arranged by Larry Shackley Message “Let Me Show You” John 13: 1-17 The Communion Service The Apostles Creed I believe in God, the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, is seated at the right hand of the Father, and will come again to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy universal church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen. Communion Song “Santo, Santo, Santo” TFWS #2007 Holy, holy, holy, my heart, my heart adores you! My heart knows how to say to you; You are holy, Lord! Santo, santo, santo, mi corazon te adora! Mi corazon te sabe decir; Santo entres, Dios! Prayer of Confession and Pardon Gracious God, our sins are too heavy to carry, too real to hide, and too deep to undo. Forgive what our lips tremble to name, and what our hearts can no longer bear. Through the cross, set us free from a past that we cannot change. Through the resurrection, open to us a future in which we can be changed. Grant us grace to grow more and more in your likeness and image, through Jesus Christ, the light of the world. Amen. Hear the good news; Christ died for us while we were yet sinners. That proves God’s love for us. In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven. In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven. Thanks be to God! Bread and Cup The Lord be with you And also with you. Let us give thanks using the words Jesus gave us: Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be they name. Thy kingdom come, they will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. AMEN. Sending Hymn “The Trees of the Field” TFWS #2279 You shall go out with joy And be led forth with peace The mountains and the hills Will break forth before you There'll be shouts of joy And all the trees of the field Will clap, will clap their hands And all the trees of the field Will clap their hands The trees of the field Will clap their hands The trees of the field Will clap their hands While you go out with joy 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. *from Common Prayer: A Liturgy for Ordinary Radicals Postlude “In my Heart There Rings a Melody” By David Hegarty Thank you for Worshiping with us today! (CCLI License #1552544)  |