Fruitland United Methodist Church
May 29, 2022 Prelude Welcome The lighting of the candles and welcoming the neighborhood to worship. Interlude Call to Worship *Calling Song “Great is the Lord” TFWS #2022 Great is the Lord He is holy and just By His power we trust In His love Great is the Lord He is faithful and true By His mercy He proves He is love Great is the Lord And worthy of glory Great is the Lord And worthy of praise Great is the Lord Now lift up your voice Now lift up your voice Great is the Lord Great is the Lord Great is the Lord, He is holy and just By His power we trust In His love Great is the Lord He is faithful, and true By His mercy He proves He is love Great is the Lord And worthy of glory Great is the Lord And worthy of praise Great is the Lord Now lift up your voice Now lift up your voice Great is the Lord Great is the Lord Responsive Reading from Psalm 96 Leader: Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth. People: Sing to the Lord; praise his name; proclaim his salvation day after day. Leader: Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all people. All: For great is the Lord and most worthy of praise. Unison Invocation Heavenly Father, these words may not seem to fit this day and time. But we acknowledge that in the midst of remembering our dead we need to remember You and Your glory. So please lift our souls as we lift our voices as we come to you in the name of Jesus. Amen. Hymn of Praise “My Life Flows On” (How Can I Keep From Singing) TFWS #2212 My life flows on in endless song, above earth’s lamentation. I hear the clear, though far-off hymn that hails a new creation. Refrain: No storm can shake my inmost calm while to that Rock I’m clinging. Since love is Lord of heaven and earth, how can I keep from singing? Through all the tumult and the strife, I hear that music ringing. It finds an echo in my soul. How can I keep from singing? [Refrain] What though my joys and comforts die? I know my Savior liveth. What though the darkness gather round? Songs in the night he giveth. [Refrain] The peace of Christ makes fresh my heart, a fountain ever springing! All things are mine since I am his! How can I keep from singing? [Refrain] Gospel Reading John 17: 20-26 God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks Be To God Hymn of Hope “Hymn of Promise” UMH #707 In the bulb there is a flower; in the seed, an apple tree; in cocoons, a hidden promise: butterflies will soon be free! In the cold and snow of winter there's a spring that waits to be, unrevealed until its season, something God alone can see. There's a song in every silence, seeking word and melody; there's a dawn in every darkness bringing hope to you and me. From the past will come the future; what it holds, a mystery, unrevealed until its season, something God alone can see. In our end is our beginning; in our time, infinity; in our doubt there is believing; in our life, eternity. In our death, a resurrection; at the last, a victory, unrevealed until its season, something God alone can see. Offering & Doxology “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow” UMH #95 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures here below; praise him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. Young People’s Moment Prayers of the People Message “Remember These Things” 2 Peter 1:12-15 Commitment Hymn “Because He Lives” UMH #364 God sent His son, they called Him Jesus He came to love, heal, and forgive. He lived and died to buy my pardon, An empty grave is there to prove my Savior lives. Refrain: Because He lives, I can face tomorrow. Because He lives, All fear is gone. Because I know He holds the future, And life is worth the living just because He lives. How sweet to hold a newborn baby, And feel the pride and joy he gives. But greater still the calm assurance, This child can face uncertain days because He lives. (refrain) And then one day I'll cross the river, I'll fight life's final war with pain. And then as death gives way to victory, I'll see the lights of glory and I'll know He lives. (refrain) 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)
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Fruitland United Methodist Church
May 22, 2022 Prelude Welcome The lighting of the candles and welcoming the neighborhood to worship. Interlude Call to Worship *Calling Song “We Are Singing” TFWS #2235-a We are singing for the Lord is our light, we are singing for the Lord is our light. We are singing for the Lord is our light, we are singing for the Lord is, is our light. We are singing, singing, we are singing, singing, we are singing for the Lord is our light. We are singing for the Lord is our light, we are singing for the Lord is our light. Responsive Reading from Psalm 67 Leader: May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face to shine upon us, that your way may be known upon the earth, your saving power among all nations. People: Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you. Leader: Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for your judge the peoples with equity and guide the nations upon the earth. People: Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you. Leader: The earth has yielded its increase; God, our God, has blessed us. All: May God continue to bless us; let all the ends of the earth revere him. Unison Invocation Heavenly Father, you taught the stars to sing yet the heavens cannot contain your glory. Nor can our words and music adequately carry our joy, our wonder, and our gratitude. Yet we come to this place at this time trying to find the words and the tunes to express and renew our gratitude. We pray this in the name of Jesus. Amen. Chorus of Praise “He Has Made Me Glad” TFWS #2270 I will enter his gates with thanksgiving in my heart, I will enter his courts with praise. I will say, “This is the day that the Lord has made.” I will rejoice, for he has made me glad. He has made me glad, he has made me glad. I will rejoice, for he has made me glad. He has made me glad, he has made me glad. I will rejoice, for he has made me glad. New Testament Readings Acts 16: 9-15 Revelation 22: 1-9 God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks Be To God Hymn “All Who Hunger” TFWS #2126 All who hunger, gather gladly; holy manna is our bread. Come from wilderness and wandering. Here, in truth, we will be fed. You that yearn for days of fullness, all around us is our food. Taste and see the grace eternal. Taste and see that God is good. Offering & Doxology “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow” UMH #95 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures here below; praise him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. Young People’s Moment Prayers of the People Message “The Great Feast” Luke 14: 15-24 Commitment Hymn “Fill My Cup, Lord” UMH #641 Fill my cup Lord, I lift it up, Lord! Come and quench this thirsting of my soul; Bread of heaven, Feed me till I want no more Fill my cup, fill it up and make me whole! Unison Benediction “God Be with You” 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
May 15, 2022 Prelude “ See, What a Morning!” By Keith Getty and Stewart Townsend Welcome The lighting of the candles and welcoming the neighborhood to worship. Interlude “ My Tribute” By Andre Crouch Call to Worship *Calling Song “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” UMH #89 (Verse 1) 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! *Responsive Reading from Psalm 148 Leader: Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord from the heavens; praise him from the heights above. People: Praise him, all his angels; praise him all his heavenly hosts. Leader: Praise him, sun and moon; praise him all you shining stars. All: Praise him, you highest heaven and you waters above the skies. Unison Invocation Lord, we know that you will come again in glory to raise the living and the dead. Resurrect us now by your powerful word from the death of comfort and shallowness that we might share your love with others. Amen. Gospel Reading John 13: 31-35 New Testament Reading Revelation 21: 1-6 God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks Be To God Song of Joy “Joy in the Morning” TFWS #2284 There’ll be joy in the morning on that day. There’ll be joy in the morning on that day. For the day light will dawn when the darkness is gone, There’ll be joy in the morning on that day. There’ll be peace and contentment evermore. There’ll be peace and contentment evermore. Every heart, every voice on that day will rejoice, There’ll be peace and contentment evermore. There’ll be love and forgiveness everywhere. There’ll be love and forgiveness everywhere. And the day of the Lord will that day be restored, There’ll be love and forgiveness everywhere. Offering & Doxology “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow” UMH #95 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures here below; praise him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. Young People’s Moment Prayer Song and Prayers of the People “Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying” TFWS #2193 Lord, listen to your children praying, Lord, send your Spirit in this place; Lord, listen to your children praying, send us love, send us power, send us grace. Baptism (Insert) Baptism of Jeffrey Scott Ward The Christian church is of God, and will be preserved to the end of time, for the conduct of worship and the administration of God’s Word and the Sacraments,
Do you believe in God, Jesus as His Son, and the Holy Spirit as His presence within and among us? Do you wish to announce that Jesus is your Lord and Savior? Do you wish to be baptized into Christ? To the Congregation: Sisters and Brothers, I commend Jeff to your love and care. Do all in your power to increase his faith, confirm his hope, and shower him with your love. Jeff, we rejoice in your baptism. With you we renew our commitment to our Lord and His church. With God’s help we will strive to live as followers of Jesus to help you grow in your faith, being strengthened and encouraged as you follow Him. Sermon “Eat This Book” Revelation 10:1-11 Unison Benediction “God Be with You” 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 “He's Got the Whole World in His Hands” An African-American spiritual, arranged by Lani Smith Thank you for Worshiping with us today! (CCLI License #1552544) Fruitland United Methodist Church
May 8, 2022 Prelude Welcome The lighting of the candles and welcoming the neighborhood to worship. Interlude *Calling Song “I Will Call upon the Lord” TFWS #2002 I will call upon the Lord, (I will call upon the Lord,) Who is worthy to be praised, (Who is worthy to be praised) So shall I be saved from mine enemies (So shall I be saved from mine enemies). The Lord liveth, and blessed be the rock! And may the God of my salvation be exalted! The Lord liveth, and blessed be the rock! And may the God of my salvation be exalted! *Responsive Reading Leader: The Lord is my shepherd: I shall not want. People: The Lord make me lie down in green pastures, leaders me beside still waters, restores my soul, and leads me in right paths for the sake of his name. Leader: Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I fear no evil for you are with me; your rod and your staff comfort me. People: You prepare me a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil, my cup overflows. All: Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the day of my life; and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever. *Unison Invocation Now, Heavenly Father, calm us into a quietness that heals and listens. Mold our longings, passions, wounds, and wonderings into something joyfully holy through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. *Congregational Chorus “There’s a Song” TFWS #2141 There's a song of love in my heart; love is a gift from Jesus. There's a song of love in my heart; Love is a gift from God. Alleluia! Love in my heart is singing praises. Alleluia! Love is a gift from God. New Testament Readings John 10:22-30 and Revelation 7:9 and 10 God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks Be To God Young People’s Moment Baptism Baptism of Ellie Maria Garcia The Christian church is of God, and will be preserved to the end of time, for the conduct of worship and the administration of God’s Word and the Sacraments, the provision of Christian fellowship, the encouragement of believers, and calling all people to follow Jesus. Every one of all ages and situations stand in need of the means of grace that the church alone can provide. To Ellie:
To the Congregation: Sisters and Brothers, I commend Ellie to your love and care. Do all in your power to increase her faith, confirm her hope, and shower her with your love. Ellie, we rejoice in your baptism. With you we renew our commitment to our Lord and His church. With God’s help we will strive to live as followers of Jesus to help you grow in your faith, being strengthened and encouraged as you follow Him. Congregational Commitment Hymn “I Was There” TFWS #2051 I was there to hear your borning cry, I'll be there when you are old. I rejoiced the day you were baptized, to see your life unfold. I was there when you were but a child, with a faith to suit you well; In a blaze of light you wandered off to find where demons dwell. When you heard the wonder of the Word I was there to cheer you on; You were raised to praise the living Lord, to whom you now belong. If you find someone to share your time and you join your hearts as one, I'll be there to make your verses rhyme from dusk 'till rising sun. In the middle ages of your life, not too old, no longer young, I'll be there to guide you through the night, complete what I've begun. When the evening gently closes in, and you shut your weary eyes, I'll be there as I have always been with just one more surprise. I was there to hear your borning cry, I'll be there when you are old. I rejoiced the day you were baptized, to see your life unfold. Offering & Doxology “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow” UMH #95 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures here below; praise him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. Message “Come and Have Breakfast” John 21 Commitment Hymn “What a Friend We Have in Jesus” UMH #526 What a friend we have in Jesus, all our sins and griefs to bear! What a privilege to carry everything to God in prayer! O what peace we often forfeit, O what needless pain we bear, all because we do not carry everything to God in prayer. Have we trials and temptations? Is there trouble anywhere? We should never be discouraged; take it to the Lord in prayer. Can we find a friend so faithful who will all our sorrows share? Jesus knows our every weakness; take it to the Lord in prayer. Are we weak and heavy laden, cumbered with a load of care? Precious Savior, still our refuge; take it to the Lord in prayer. Do thy friends despise, forsake thee? Take it to the Lord in prayer! In his arms he'll take and shield thee; thou wilt find a solace there. Unison Benediction “God Be with You” 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
May 1, 2022 Communion Sunday Prelude Welcome The lighting of the candles and welcoming the neighborhood to worship. Interlude *Call to Worship He is risen! He is risen indeed! Calling Song “I've Got Peace Like a River” TFWS #2145 I've got peace like a river, I've got peace like a river, I've got peace like a river in my soul. I've got peace like a river, I've got peace like a river, I've got peace like a river in my soul. I've got joy like a fountain, I've got joy like a fountain, I've got joy like a fountain in my soul. I've got joy like a fountain, I've got joy like a fountain, I've got joy like a fountain in my soul. I've got love like an ocean, I've got love like an ocean, I've got love like an ocean in my soul. I've got love like an ocean, I've got love like an ocean, I've got love like an ocean in my soul Responsive Reading from Psalm 30 Leader: Sing the praises of the Lord, you his faithful people: praise his holy name! People: His anger lasts only for a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime: weeping may remain for a night but rejoicing comes in the morning. Leader: You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, that my heart may sing your praises and not be silent. All: Lord my God, I will praise you forever. Unison Invocation Heavenly Father, as Jesus burst forth from the tomb, may new life burst forth from us showing itself in acts of love and healing to this hurting world. And may that same Jesus, who is the source of our new life, bring us joy and peace as we gather in His name. Amen. Hymn “Gather Us In” TFWS #2236 Here in this place new light is streaming, now is the darkness vanished away, see in this space our fears and our dreamings, brought here to you in the light of this day. Gather us in ―the lost and forsaken, gather us in the blind and the lame; call to us now, and we shall awaken, we shall arise at the sound of our name. Here we will take the wine and the water, here we will take the bread of new birth, here you shall call your sons and your daughters, call us anew to be salt for the earth. Give us to drink the wine of compassion, Give us to eat the bread that is you; nourish us well, and tech us to fashion lives that are holy and hearts that are true. Not in the dark of building confining, not in some heaven, light years away, but here in this place the new light is shining, now is the Kingdom, now is the day. Gather us in and hold us forever, gather us in and make us your own; gather us in all peoples together, fire of love in our flesh and our bone. New Testament Readings Acts 9:1-6 Revelation - Chapter 5 God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks Be To God! Children’s Moment Congregational Response “Thou Art Worthy” TFWS #2041 Thou art worthy, Thou art worthy, Thou art worthy, O Lord, To receive glory, Glory and honor, Glory and honor and pow'r For Thou hast created, hast all things created, Thou hast created all things; And for Thy pleasure they are created - Thou art worthy, O Lord. Offering Doxology “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” UMH #95 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures here below; praise him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. Message “Let's Eat” Luke 24:35-49 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. Communion Hymn “Let Us Break Bread Together” UMH #618 Let us break bread together on our knees, let us break bread together on our knees. When I fall on my knees with my face to the rising sun, O Lord, have mercy on me. Let us drink wine together on our knees, let us drink wine together on our knees. When I fall on my knees with my face to the rising sun, O Lord, have mercy on me. Let us praise God together on our knees, let us praise God together on our knees. When I fall on my knees with my face to the rising sun, O Lord, have mercy on me. Let us praise God together on our knees, let us praise God together on our knees, When I fall on my knees with my face to the rising sun, O Lord, have mercy if you please. Our Lord invites to his table all who love him, who earnestly repent of their sin and seek to live in peace with one another. Let us confess our sin before God and one another. Prayer of Confession and Pardon Merciful God, we confess that we have not loved you with our whole heart Our faith has been tested and we have stumbled. Forgive us, we pray. Our feet have strayed from the path of Christ and we have wandered from you. Forgive us, we pray. We have put our faith in the loud voices of this world, ignoring your whispers. Forgive us, we pray. We do want to follow Jesus, the Christ, in whose name we pray. 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 Please pray: Eternal God, we give you thanks for this holy mystery in which “the Word became flesh and dwelt among us.” Strengthen us in mind, body and soul for the days ahead. May your Spirit fill us as we live and pray in Jesus’ name. Amen. Closing Hymn “Freely, Freely” UMH #389 God forgave my sin in Jesus’ name, I’ve been born again in Jesus’ name; And in Jesus’ name I come to you To share His love as He told me to. Chorus He said: ‘Freely, freely, you have received, Freely, freely give; Go in My name, and because you believe Others will know that I live.’ All power is given in Jesus’ name, In earth and heaven in Jesus’ name; And in Jesus’ name I come to you To share His power as He told me to. 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 Thank you for Worshiping with us today! (CCLI License #1552544) |
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