Fruitland United Methodist Church
October 31, 2021 – 9:00 A.M.

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

Interlude

Welcoming the Light of Christ and inviting the neighborhood to worship.

*Call to Worship
Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit

Calling Song “This Little Light of Mine” UMH#585
This little light of mine, I'm goin'a let it shine,
this little light of mine, I'm goin'a let it shine;
this little light of mine, I'm goin'a let it shine,
let it shine, let it shine, let it shine. (let it shine)

Everywhere I go, I'm goin'a let it shine,
Everywhere I go, I'm goin'a let it shine;
Everywhere I go, I'm goin'a let it shine,
let it shine, let it shine, let it shine. (let it shine)

All through the night, I'm goin'a let it shine,
All through the night, I'm goin'a let it shine;
All through the night, I'm goin'a let it shine,
let it shine, let it shine, let it shine. (let it shine)

Responsive Reading - Deuteronomy 6:4-6
Leader: Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one.
People: Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your  soul and with all your strength.
All: These commandments that I give you today are to be on  your hearts.

Unison Invocation - From the Prayers of Dr. Martin Luther King
Our loving Father, from Thy hand have come all the days of the past. To Thee we look for whatever good the future holds. We are not satisfied with the world as we have found it. It is too little the kingdom of God as yet. Grant us the privilege of apart in its regeneration. We are looking for a new earth in which dwells righteousness. It is our prayer that we may be children of light, the kind of people for whose coming and ministry the world is waiting.—Amen.

Hymn “Lord of the Dance” UMH #261
I danced in the morning when the world was begun,
and I danced in the moon and the stars and the sun,
and I came down from heaven and I danced on the earth.
At Bethlehem I had my birth.

[Refrain:]
Dance, then, wherever you may be;
I am the Lord of the Dance, said he.
And I’ll lead you all wherever you may be,
and I’ll lead you all in the dance, said he.

I danced for the scribe and the Pharisee,
but they would not dance and they would not follow me;
I danced for the fishermen, for James and John;
they came to me and the dance went on. (Refrain)

I danced on the sabbath when I cured the lame,
the holy people said it was a shame;
they whipped and they stripped and they hung me high;
and they left me there on a cross to die. (Refrain)

I danced on a Friday and the sky turned black;
it’s hard to dance with the devil on your back;
they buried my body and they thought I’d gone,
but I am the dance and I still go on. (Refrain)

They cut me down and I leapt up high,
I am the life that’ll never, never die;
I’ll live in you if you’ll live in me;
I am the Lord of the Dance, said he. (Refrain)

Old Testament Reading - Ruth 1: 1-18
Gospel Reading - Mark 12: 28-34
God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks be to God!

Children’s Church “Superhero Costumes”

Offertory with Doxology
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.

Prayer Song ”O How He Loves You and Me” TFWS #2108
Oh, how He loves you and me,
Oh how He loves you and me.
He gave his life, what more could he give?
Oh, how He loves you; Oh, how he loves me; Oh, how he loves you and me.

Jesus to Calvary did go,
His love for sinners to show.
What He did there brought hope from despair.
Oh, how He loves you; Oh, how he loves me; Oh, how he loves you and me.

Prayers of the People with the Lord’s Prayer

Message  “The Seasons Are Changing, We Are Changing”   Hebrews 9:11-14

Commitment Hymn “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot” UMH #703
​Refrain:
Swing low, sweet chariot,
coming for to carry me home;
swing low, sweet chariot,
coming for to carry me home.

I looked over Jordan, and what did I see,
coming for to carry me home?
A band of angels coming after me,
coming for to carry me home. (Refrain)

If you get there before I do,
coming for to carry me home;
tell all my friends I'm coming too,
coming for to carry me home. (Refrain)

I'm sometimes up, I'm sometimes down,
coming for to carry me home;
but still my soul feels heavenly bound,
coming for to carry me home. (Refrain)

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!

(CCLI License #1552544)​ 

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Fruitland United Methodist Church
October 24, 2021 – 9:00 AM

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

Interlude

Welcoming the Light of Christ and inviting the neighborhood to worship.

*Call to Worship
Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit

Calling Song  "How Majestic Is Your Name"   TFWS #2023
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.

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 126
          Leader: When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion we were like those who dream.
          People: Then our mouths were filled with laughter, and our tongues with shouts of joy.
          Leader: Then it was said among the nations, “The Lord has done great things for them.”
          All: Yes, the Lord has done great things for us! Let us rejoice.
 
Unison Invocation
O God, we are in awe of your grace. By that grace transform our gratitude into courage. Make us bold and visionary enough to pray not so much for victories or success but for worthy battles engaged, scars of faith endured, and the company of fellow believers enjoyed.
We thank you in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Hymn  "My Life Flows On"    TFWS #2212
My life flows on in endless song,
above earth’s lamentation.
I catch the sweet, 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 heav’n 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]

Old Testament Reading - Job 42:1-8
New Testament Reading - Mark 10:46-52
God’s Word for God’s People.  Thanks be to God!
 
Offertory with Doxology
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.
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Prayer Song   "Seek Ye First"     UMH #405
Seek ye first the Kingdom of God
And His righteousness
And all these things shall be added unto you
Allelu Alleluia

Ask and it shall be given unto you
Seek and ye shall find
Knock and it shall be opened unto you
Allelu Alleluia

Prayers of the People and The Lord’s Prayer
 
Message:     "Once for All"         Hebrews 7:23-28

Commitment Hymn   "The Church’s One Foundation"  UMH #545
The church’s one foundation
is Jesus Christ, our Lord;
we are a new creation
by water and the Word.
From heav’n he came and taught us
what perfect love can be;
through life and death he sought us,
and rose to set us free.

The church in ev’ry nation
is one through all the earth;
our charter of salvation,
one God, one faith, one birth;
one name together blessing,
one holy food we share,
to one hope ever pressing,
at one in work and prayer.

Still, schisms, tribulation,
and hatred fuel our war;
we wait the consummation
of peace forevermore.
The saints their watch are keeping;
their cry goes up, “How long?”
And soon the night of weeping
shall be the morn of song.

Yet we on earth have union
with God, the Three in One,
and mystic, sweet communion
with those whose rest is won.
Oh, happy ones and holy!
God, give us grace that we,
like them, the meek and lowly,
may live eternally.


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!

(CCLI License #1552544)​ 
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Fruitland United Methodist Church
October 17, 2021 – 9:00 A.M.

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

Interlude

Welcoming the Light of Christ and inviting the neighborhood to worship.

*Call to Worship
Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit

Gathering Song “Blessed Be the Name” UMH #63
Blessed be the name!
Blessed be the name!
Blessed be the name of the Lord!
Blessed be the name!
Blessed be the name!
Blessed be the name of the Lord!

Responsive Reading from Psalm 104
Leader: Praise the Lord, O my soul. O Lord my God, you are very great; you are clothed with splendor and majesty.
People: The Lord wraps himself in light as with a garment; he stretches out the heavens like a tent and lays the beams of his upper chambers on their waters.
Leader: He makes the clouds his chariot and rides on the wings of the wind.
People: He makes winds his messengers, flames of fire his servants.
All: I will sing to the Lord all my life; I will sing praise to my God as long as I live.

Unison Invocation
Heavenly Father, You taught the stars to sing but the heavens cannot contain your glory. Nor can this place contain your holiness. But may our words and music carry to you how glad we are to be in your presence, experiencing your tender mercies and grace. We pray in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Hymn of Praise “Holy, Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty” UMH #64
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!
Though the darkness hide thee
Though the eye of sinful man
Thy glory may not see
Only Thou art holy
There is none beside Thee
Perfect in power, in love and purity.

Holy, holy, holy!
Lord God Almighty
Oh thy works shall praise Thy name
In earth and sky and sea
Holy, holy, holy!
Merciful and mighty
God in three persons
Blessed Trinity

Old Testament Reading - Job 38:1-7
Gospel Reading - Mark 10:35-45
God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks be to God!

Offertory with Doxology
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.

Prayer Song “Near to the Heart of God” UMH #472
There is a place of quiet rest,
near to the heart of God,
a place where sin cannot molest,
near to the heart of God.

Refrain:
O Jesus, blest Redeemer,
sent from the heart of God,
hold us, who wait before thee,
near to the heart of God.

There is a place of comfort sweet,
near to the heart of God,
a place where we our Savior meet,
near to the heart of God. [Refrain]

There is a place of full release,
near to the heart of God,
a place where all is joy and peace,
near to the heart of God. [Refrain]

Prayers of the People with the Lord’s Prayer

Sermon “The Source of Eternal Salvation” Hebrews 5:1-12

Commitment Hymn “Thank You, Lord” UMH #84
Thank you, Lord, thank you, Lord,
thank you, Lord,
I just want to thank you, Lord.


Been so good, been so good,
been so good,
I just want to thank you, Lord.

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

Postlude
Thank you for Worshiping with us today!

(CCLI License #1552544)​ 

​Fruitland United Methodist Church
October 10, 2021 – 9:00 A.M.

Prelude - “It's Me, It's Me, It's Me O Lord”
African-American spiritual arranged by Ellen Foncannon

Welcome and Announcements

Interlude - “Grace Greater than Sin” arranged by Daniel Towner

Welcoming the Light of Christ and inviting the neighborhood to worship.

*Call to Worship
Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit

Calling Song “Bless His Holy Name” TFWS #2015

Responsive Reading from Psalm 90
Leader: Relent Lord! How long will it be? Have compassion on your servants.
People: Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love, that we may
sing for joy and be glad all our days.
Leader: Make us glad for as many days as you have afflicted us, for as many years as we have seen trouble.
People: May your deeds be shown to your servants, your splendor to their children.
All: May the favor of the Lord rest upon us.

Unison Invocation
Please do not grow weary of us, O God, as we again open before you the dark and difficult
places of our hearts and seek your healing power. Use this gathering to guide us into humility and gratitude, restore our souls to singing and our hearts to loving. Help us to press on in the way you have shown us through Jesus until we know in our very being that nothing can separate us from your love. In his name we pray. Amen.

Hymn “We Walk by Faith” TFWS #2196

Old Testament Reading - Amos 5:7 and 11-15
Gospel Reading - Mark 10:17-23
God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks be to God!

Offertory with Doxology
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.

Prayer Song “Lord, Listen to your Children Praying” TFWS #2193

Prayers of the People with the Lord’s Prayer

Message “He Knows” Hebrews 4:12-16

Commitment Song “The Summons” TFWS #2130

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 - “To God Be the Glory” arranged by William Doane

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ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Today’s altar flowers are in celebration of Denny Croner’s 81st birthday, on October 13th. Happy Birthday!

UPCOMING MEETINGS:
Monday, October 11 – Trustees meet at 6:00 pm, and the Administrative Council meets at 6:30pm. Thursday, October 14 – UMW Officers meet at 2PM.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16TH - 19TH AMENDMENT
The United Methodist Women will meet at the church Saturday, October 16 at 10:00 am to hear
Dr. Janet Worthington, a Boise State professor, talk about the Suffrage Movement and the 19th Amendment. Delta Kappa Gamma, the local educators' group, arranged this centennial program and asked to have it in our sanctuary. We will all find this a very interesting program. Women at the turn of the century fought hard for the rights we take for granted today. Men are also invited to come.

NEXT SUNDAY – OCTOBER 17TH – ‘Facing the Giants’ movie at Payette UMC at 6:00 pm. Popcorn and soda provided.

PRAYER VIGIL THROUGH OCTOBER 31ST – The sign up sheet is located on the Prayer & Praise Wall, in the Fellowship area.

Fruitland United Methodist Church
October 3, 2021 – 9:00 am
COMMUNION SUNDAY

Prelude:

Welcome and Announcements

Interlude:
Welcoming the Light of Christ and inviting the neighborhood to worship.

*Call to Worship
Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit

Calling Song “Surely the Presence of the Lord” UMH #328
Surely, the presence of the Lord is in this place; 
I can feel his mighty power and his grace.
I can hear the brush of angels’ wings,
I see glory on each face;
surely the presence of the Lord is in this place.

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.

Responsive Reading from Psalm 27
Leader: The Lord is my light and my salvation -
People: whom shall I fear?
Leader: The Lord is the stronghold of my life -
People: of whom shall I be afraid?
Leader: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.
All: Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord

Unison Invocation
Heavenly Father, fill this place with your peace, not that fragile and undependable peace that the world offers but the peace that goes to our souls. Help us hear the good news that reminds us that we are loved. 
We pray in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.

Hymn of Praise “O How I Love Jesus” UMH #170
There is a name I love to hear,     
I love to sing it’s worth;
it sounds like music in my ear,
the sweetest name on earth

Refrain:
O how I love Jesus,
O how I love Jesus,
O how I love Jesus, 
Because He first loved me.

It tells me of a Savior’s Love,
who died to set me free;
it tells me of his precious blood,
the sinner’s perfect plea.  (Refrain)

It tells of one whose loving heart
can feel my deepest woe; 
who in each sorrow bears a part
that none can bear below. (Refrain)

Old Testament Reading Genesis 2:18-24
Gospel Reading Mark 10: 13-16
God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks be to God!

Sermon  “But We See Jesus”  Hebrews 1:1-4 and 2:5-11

Communion Song: “My Jesus, I Love Thee” UMH #172
My Jesus, I love thee,
I know thou art mine;
for thee all the follies
of sin I resign;
my gracious Redeemer,
my Savior art thou;
if ever I loved thee,
my Jesus, 'tis now.

I love thee because
thou hast first lov-ed me
and purchased my pardon
on Calvary's tree;
I love thee for wearing
the thorns on thy brow;
if ever I loved thee,
my Jesus, 'tis now.

In mansions of glory
and endless delight,
I'll ever adore thee
in heaven so bright;
I'll sing with the glittering
crown on my brow:
If ever I loved thee,
my Jesus, 'tis now. 

Communion Service
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.
Merciful God, we confess that we have not loved you with our whole heart.
Our faith has been tested and we have stumbled.
Our feet have strayed from the path of Christ and we have wandered from you.
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!

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.

Bread and Cup

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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(CCLI License #1552544)​