 Fruitland United Methodist Church Tune in on your car radio 98.1FM August 24, 2025 *(Please stand if you are comfortably able.) Prelude: “For the Beauty of the Earth” arranged by Philip Keveran Welcoming the Light of Christ and inviting the neighborhood to worship. Welcome and Announcements- Pastor Letha *Call to Worship- Liturgist Lord God, servanthood is not easy for us. We are attracted to the illusions of power and rank. We are seduced by wealth and privilege. We are accustomed to success and surrounded by our accomplishments. The towel and the basin of servanthood, the stooping of ministry, the listening gentleness and openness of the serving spirit are so alien to much of our society and to us. Teach us to love. Teach us to serve. Teach us gentle strength and warm authority. Teach us how to bind up the brokenness. Teach us to be stewards of our powers, custodians of our communities. Teach us the sheer, exploding joy of service. *Hymn – “Make me a Servant” TFWS 2176 *Sharing the Peace of Christ Scripture Reading – Psalm 90 – Liturgist UMH 809 Hymn- “Together We Serve” TFWS 2175 Storytime with Children Time of Community Expressions – Pastor Letha and Holly Hymn: “Holy, Holy, Holy” TFWS 2007 Thanksgiving and Celebration Prayers for Healing and Wholeness Our Community and World And now, we pray in the way Jesus taught us to pray, “Our father . . .” Invitation to Generosity- Pastor Letha Offertory: “Softly and Tenderly” by Charles Callahan *Doxology Praise God, from whom all blessings flow . . . UMH 95 Scripture Reading: Luke 14: 1-14 Message: “The Gold Standard” Pastor Letha *Prayer of Confession Creating God, in love you moved over the waters of chaos and separated sea from dry land. And yet, we cling tightly to rigid boundaries of our own making. You claim us in the waters of baptism and declare us dead to sin and alive in Christ. But, too often, we deny that call, conforming ourselves to the whims of culture. At Pentecost, you released your wild and transforming spirit to flow through church and world. But we want to tame that wildness, channeling your spirit through banks of ordered safety. Transform us, we pray. Soften the unyielding edges of our hearts. Loosen our grip on “the way it’s always been,” and prepare us for the joy of “the way it still can be.” Amen Assurance of Pardon: Friends, hear this good news. Jesus Christ is our Ark! His power is unequaled, His grace is unrestrained, His strength is steadfast, and His embrace is sufficient to carry all that we are and hope to be. Friends, believe the good news! In Jesus Christ we are forgiven! *Hymn: “The Gift of Love” UMH 408 *Pastoral Benediction: According to the riches of God’s glory: Be strengthened within by the Holy Spirit. Be rooted deeply in the love of Christ. Be filled with all the fullness of God, With the love that surpasses all understanding. *Song of Blessing: “Halle, Halle, Halleluja” TFWS 2026 Postlude: “Make Me a Servant, by Kelly Willard Rev. Jorge Rodriguez [email protected]
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 Fruitland United Methodist Church Tune in on your car radio 98.1FM August 24, 2025 *(Please stand if you are comfortably able.) Prelude: “Holy Ground” by Geron Davis, arranged by Philip Keveren Welcoming the Light of Christ and inviting the neighborhood to worship. Welcome and Announcements- Pastor Jorge and Leona *Call to Worship- Liturgist Lord, You have been our refuge since before we were born. You are our hope, our trust since our youth. You call us as you called Jeremiah—with purpose and power. Though we hesitate, you say: “Do not be afraid, I am with you.” You give us your word, your presence, and your authority. And we come to worship you, because you count on us. Receive our praise, Lord! You are faithful! *Sharing the peace of Christ *Hymn – “Praise You” TFWS 2003 Scripture Reading – Psalm 71 – Leona UMH 794 Storytime with Children Time of Community Expressions – Pastor Jorge and Leona Hymn: “Holy, Holy, Holy” TFWS 2007 Thanksgiving and Celebration Prayers for Healing and Wholeness Our Community and World And now, we pray in the way Jesus taught us to pray, “Our father . . .” Hymn- “Here I Am, Lord” UMH 593 Invitation to Generosity- Pastor Jorge Offertory: “Wonderful Words of Life” by Phillip Bliss *Doxology Praise God, from whom all blessings flow . . . UMH 95 Scripture Reading: Jeremiah 1:4-7 Leona Message: “God Counts on You” Pastor Jorge *Prayer of Confession Lord, we acknowledge that we have doubted your calling and placed our excuses before your purpose. Forgive us for not fully trusting in your presence and power. Renew our hearts and make us available for your work. In Jesus’ name, Amen *Pastoral Benediction: May the Lord bless you and go with you. May His peace fill you, and His purpose guide you. Go in His grace, knowing that He counts on you. Amen *Song of Blessing- “Everything We Do is for the Glory of God” Everything we do is for the glory of God, amen. Everything we do is for the glory of God, amen. Everything we do is for the glory of God, Todo se hace par Gloria de Dios, amen, amen. Todo se hace par Gloria de Dios, amen, amen! Postlude: “Marching to Zion,” an African-American spiritual.  Fruitland United Methodist Church August 17, 2025 Prelude: Jim and Iran Trenkel Welcoming the Light of Christ and inviting the neighborhood to worship. Welcome and Announcements- Pastor Jorge and Chase *Call to Worship- Liturgist Let us sing to the God who planted His vineyard with love, who cleared the stones, prepared the soil, and surrounded it with care. We sing to the God who has cultivated us with grace! God looked for justice, but found oppression; He hoped for righteousness, but heard cries of disress. We come with open hearts, longing to bear good fruit. The Vineyard Keeper still sings over His people, waiting for us to respond with abundant life. We want to be a fruitful vineyard, planted in love and watered with justice. Today, we worship the God who never tires of loving, who turns deserts into gardens and dryness into hope. We worship with gratitude, with commitment, with living faith! Come, Lord, and make us Your vineyard of justice! Come, Lord, and receive our worship! *Sharing the peace of Christ *Hymn – “God of Grace and God of Glory” UMH 577 Scripture Reading – Psalm 80 – Chase V. UMH 803 Storytime with Children Time of Community Expressions – Pastor Jorge and Chase Hymn: “Holy, Holy, Holy” TFWS 2007 Thanksgiving and Celebration Prayers for Healing and Wholeness Our Community and World And now, we pray in the way Jesus taught us to pray, “Our father . . .” Hymn- “Sent Out in Jesus’ Name” TFWS 2184 Invitation to Generosity- Pastor Jorge Offertory *Doxology Praise God, from whom all blessings flow . . . UMH # 95 Scripture Reading: Isaiah 5: 1-7 Chase V. Message: “The Vineyard of Love and Justice” *Prayer of Confession O God, the Vinekeeper, You look for fruits of justice, But too often we have yielded wild grapes of selfishness. You have sown love, and we have responded with indifference. You have sought righteousness, and we have remained silent in the face of suffering. In silence, we confess what we have done and what we have left undone. Moment of silence. Hear the good news: God does not abandon the vineyard. In Christ, we are pruned, healed, and renewed. In the name of Jesus, your sins are forgiven. Thanks be to God. We want to live as fertile soil! Amen. *Pastoral Benediction: May the God of the vineyard nurture you with love, prune you with grace, and send you to bear the fruit of justice. Go in peace. AMEN. *Song of Blessing- “Halle, Halle, Halleluja TFWS 2026 Postlude: Jim and Iran Trenkel Rev. Jorge Rodriguez [email protected]  Fruitland United Methodist Church August 10, 2025 Prelude: Jim and Iran Trenkel Welcoming the Light of Christ and inviting the neighborhood to worship. Welcome and Announcements- Pastor Jorge and Pastor Letha *Call to Worship- Liturgist Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is the Father’s good pleasure to give us the Kingdom. We come with open hearts, ready to receive and share God’s love. Where our treasure is, there our heart will be also. We want our treasure to be compassion, justice, and radical generosity. Jesus calls us to release what we don’t need, And to give joyfully, so that no one is left out. In this worship, we weave purses that do not wear out, eternal treasures filled with love and hope. The Kingdom of God begins here, when we live with faith, surrender, and solidarity. Come, Lord Jesus, transform our hearts. Make us generous like you. *Sharing the peace of Christ *Hymn – “Open Our Eyes, Lord” TFWS 2086 Scripture Reading – Psalm 50 – Letha E. UMH 783 Storytime with Children Time of Community Expressions – Pastor Jorge and Letha E. Hymn: “Holy, Holy, Holy” TFWS 2007 Thanksgiving and Celebration Prayers for Healing and Wholeness Our Community and World Let us pray. Hymn- “When the Poor Ones” UMH 434 Invitation to Generosity- Pastor Jorge Offertory *Doxology Praise God, from whom all blessings flow . . . UMH # 95 Scripture Reading: Luke 12:32-40 Rev. Jorge Rodriguez Message: “Radical Generosity” *Prayer of Confession Generous God, We confess that sometimes we keep more than we share. We cling to what fades away, and forget that true treasure is found in loving generosity. Forgive us for seeking security in material things, instead of in your transforming Kingdom. Teach us to live with open hearts, to share with joy, and to trust in your good will. A moment of silent confession. In Christ we are forgiven. Grace restores us. Thanks be to God. Amen. *Pastoral Benediction: Fill your heart with courage, your hands with compassion, and your life with the joy of the Kingdom. Go in peace, to love and give freely. Amen. *Song of Blessing- “Jesu, Jesu” UMH #432 Postlude: Jim and Iran Trenkel Rev. Jorge Rodriguez [email protected]  Fruitland United Methodist Church August 3, 2025 Prelude: Jim and Iran Trenkel Welcoming the Light of Christ and inviting the neighborhood to worship. Welcome and Announcements- Pastor Jorge and Chase *Call to Worship – Pastor Jorge and Holly K. We come carrying what the world has given us, but we seek what God longs to plant. We leave behind the old, and put on new life in Christ. Where the world says “store up,” God says, “Love.” Our treasure is in heaven. Come, Lord Jesus, transform our hearts! *Sharing the peace of Christ *Hymn – “Give Thanks” TFWS 2036 Scripture Reading – Colossians 3:1-11 Pew Bible p. 1834 Children are in the basement today. It’s Art Day! Time of Community Expressions – Jorge and Holly K. Hymn: “Holy, Holy, Holy” TFWS 2007 Thanksgiving and Celebration Prayers for Healing and Wholeness Our Community and World Let us pray. Hymn- “They’ll Know We Are Christians” TFWS 2223 Invitation to Generosity Offertory *Doxology UMH # 95 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow . . . Scripture Reading: Luke 12:13-21 Rev. Jorge Rodriguez Message: “From Dust to the Eternal” *Prayer of Confession God of truth, we confess that we’ve loved our possessions more than your Kingdom. We have held on to grudges as if they were treasures, and resisted letting go of what doesn’t give life. But you call us to put on compassion, to lay down pride and anger, and to place our hearts where you dwell. Forgive us, Lord. Renew us with your Spirit, and teach us to seek what is eternal. Amen. Great Thanksgiving The Lord be with you. And also, with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them up to the Lord. (Over.) Demos gracias al Senor Nuestro Dios. It is right to give thanks and praise. And so, with your people on earth and all the company of heaven, We praise your name and join their unending hymn. Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might. Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. And so, in remembrance of these, your mighty acts in Jesus Christ, we offer ourselves in praise and thanksgivings, a holy and living sacrifice, in union with Christ’s offering for us, As we proclaim the mystery of faith. Christ has died; Christ is risen; Christ will come again. --Pastor continues with the blessing of the elements. All: The Lords Prayer: Our Father, who art in Heaven, hallowed be thy name . . . Sing During Communion “One Bread, One Body” UMH #620 *Pastoral Benediction: May Christ be your light, your strength, and your peace as you go. Amen. *Song of Blessing- “Halle, Halle, Hallelujah” TFWS 2026 Postlude: Jim and Iran Trenkel Rev. Jorge Rodriguez [email protected] |