 Fruitland United Methodist Church
September 19, 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 “More Like You” TFWS #2167 More like you, Jesus, more like you. Fill my heart with your desire to make me more like you. More like you, Jesus more like you. Touch my lips with holy fire and make me more like you. Lord, you are my mercy. Lord, you are my grace. All my deepest sins have forever been erased. Draw me in your presence. Lead me in your ways. I long to bring you glory in righteousness and praise. Responsive Reading from Psalm 1 Leader: Happy are those who will not follow the advice of the wicked, or take the path that sinners tread, or sit with scoffers. People: Happy are those who delight in the law of the Lord, and meditate on his law day and night. All: They are like trees planted by streams of water. Unison Invocation Now, Heavenly Father, calm us into a peace that heals and shapes our longings, questions, wounds, and passions into a more holy life that looks like Jesus in whose name we pray. Amen Hymn “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms” UMH #133 What a fellowship, what a joy divine, leaning on the everlasting arms; what a blessedness, what a peace is mine, leaning on the everlasting arms. Refrain: Leaning, leaning, safe and secure from all alarms, leaning, leaning, leaning on the everlasting arms. O how sweet to walk in this pilgrim way, leaning on the everlasting arms; O how bright the path grows from day to day, leaning on the everlasting arms. (Repeat Refrain) What have I to dread, what have I to fear, leaning on the everlasting arms? I have blessed peace with my Lord so near, leaning on the everlasting arms (Repeat Refrain) Old Testament Reading - Proverbs 31:30-31 Gospel Reading - Mark 9:30-37 God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks be to God! Prayers of the People with the Lord’s Prayer 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. Message “Show Me” James 3:13-18 Commitment Hymn “God of Grace and God of Glory” UMH #577 God of grace and God of glory, on thy people pour thy power; crown thine ancient church’s story; ring her bud to glorious flower. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, for the facing of this hour, (of this hour) for the facing of this hour. Cure thy children’s warring madness, bend our pride to thy control; shame our wanton, selfish gladness, free our hearts to work and praise. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, or the living of these days, (of these days) for the living of these days. Save us from weak resignation to the evils we deplore; let the search for thy salvation be our glory evermore. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, serving thee whom we adore (we adore) serving thee whom we adore. Closing Song “Teresa’s Prayer” Christ be in my mind and in my thinking, Christ be in my eyes, in everything I see, Christ be in my mouth, in every word I speak, Christ be in my heart and in my loving, Christ be in my life, each moment that I live. 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) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ANNOUNCEMENTS Thank you, Jeff and Leslie Ward for today’s beautiful altar flowers. IF you are interested in either of the following: * Friday Breakfast Meeting with a group for 8am breakfast and fellowship. * Wednesday 10:00 am Zoom Bible Study. Please contact Pastor Letha by phone or text: (208-412-9029 or email lethaess@fmtc.com CIRCLE OF FRIENDS PRESCHOOL – If you would like to help the Preschool at snack time, contact Holly at 208-405-8391. Dates available are 9/24, 9/29, 10/6, and 10/13. Beginning THIS FRIDAY September 24th ‘CRAFT & QUILTING SISTERS’ will be meeting each Friday at 9:30 am in the Fellowship area. Bring your projects, and lunch. There will be a lunchtime devotional, and an opportunity to assist the preschool at snack time. TONIGHT at Payette United Methodist Church ‘The Overcomer’, starring Alex Kendrick at 6:00 pm. Popcorn and soda is provided.
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 Fruitland United Methodist Church
September 12, 2021 – 9:00 A.M. Prelude: Welcome and Announcements Interlude: Welcoming the Light of Christ and inviting the neighborhood to worship. *Call to Worship Responsive Reading Leader: Jesus Christ is our light, our vision and our sight. Our Lord is the way we are called to see life. People: Until God’s kingdom comes, there will be darkness and with it blindness; but Christ’s victory is light for all his people. Leader: We have come to worship and to receive that light for ourselves, that we might be filled with the light of Christ. People: Let us worship the true light, Jesus Christ our Lord. Unison Invocation Gracious God, we thank you for your promise to be with us, and among us today as we worship you in a spirit of humility and holiness. We invite you to be our ‘true mirror’ to hold up before us your Word in such a way that we see our true selves. Help us also to see in a new way the fullness of your ineffable glory and transcendent grace and mercy. We await in the next hour your word to us, that by it we may be empowered to live in the world, announcing your rule of justice, reconciliation and peace. In the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Friend. Amen. Hymn: “Be Thou 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 and thou only, first in my heart, great God of heaven, my treasure thou art. Great God of heaven, my victory won, may I reach heaven’s joys, O bright heaven’s Sun! Heart of my own heart, whatever be fall, till be my vision, O Ruler of all. Scripture Reading Psalm 19 & Isaiah 50: 4-9 God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks be to God! Prayers of the People with the Lord’s Prayer 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. Hymn: “We Are Called” TFWS #2172 Vs 1 Refrain: We are called to act with justice, we are called to love tenderly, we are called to serve one another, to walk humbly with God! Come! Live in the light! Shine with the joy and the love of the Lord! We are called to be light for the kingdom, to live in the freedom of the city of God! (Repeat Refrain) Sermon: ‘The Most Amazing Mirror’ James 1: 17-27 Closing Hymn: “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) 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) ========================================================= ANNOUNCEMENTS Altar flowers today are in memory of Truman Haley’s birthday, father of Larry Haley. Truman was born September 12, 1921. UPCOMING: September 13 – Trustees Meeting 6:00 pm. Admin Council Meeting 6:30 pm September 18 - Sage District UMW Annual Meeting is September 18 via Zoom. The theme is ‘Lead with Love’. Special guest speaker is Rev. Kalina Malua Katoa. To register send an email to Judy Halverson, judybhalverson@gmail.com, requesting the September 18th meeting, and include our church name. There is no charge. September 19 – ‘The Overcomer’ movie at Payette UMC at 6:00 pm, Popcorn & Soda is provided. The fall edition is waiting for content for the next issue. Please email or call Debra with committee meetings and/or activities by September 15th. _____________________________________________________________________ IF you are interested in either of the following: * Friday Breakfast Meeting with a group for 8am breakfast and fellowship. * Wednesday 10:00 am Zoom Bible Study. Please contact Pastor Letha by phone or text: (208-412-9029 or email lethaess@fmtc.com  Fruitland United Methodist Church
September 5, 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 “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; surly the presence of the Lord is in this place. Responsive Reading from Psalm 146 (NRSV) Leader: Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord, O my soul! People: I will praise the Lord as long as I live; I will sing praises to my God all life long. Leader: Do not put your trust in princes, in mortals, in whom there is no help. People: When their breath departs, they return to the earth; on that very day their plans perish. Leader: The Lord watches over the strangers; he upholds the orphan and the widow, but the way of the wicked he brings to ruin. All: The Lord reigns forever, your God, O Zion, for all generations. Unison Invocation Heavenly Father, hear our prayers, And through the presence of your Son Free us from the grip of fear and death. Help us experience the fullness of life That can be found by following Jesus As we pray in his name. Amen. Old Testament Reading - Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9, and 22-23 Gospel Reading - Mark 7:24-30 God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks be to God! “Worship Song “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. Not in the dark of buildings confining, ot 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 bone. Sermon “Mercy Triumphs Over Judgement” James 2:1-17 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. Communion Song Teresa’s Prayer Christ be in my mind and in my thinking, Christ be in my eyes, in everything I see, Christ be in my ears and in my hearing, Christ be in my mouth, in every word I speak, Christ be in my heart and in my loving, Christ be in my life, each moment that I live. 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. 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 Please exit through the front door. We will stand in a circle, be served, and partake together. 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. Thank you for Worshiping with us today! (CCLI License #1552544) ========================================================= ANNOUNCEMENTS Altar flowers today are in honor of Labor Day. UPCOMING: September 8 – Circle of Friends preschool opens. September 11 – Fruitland Family Fun Day – We will be handing out water. September 13 – Trustees Meeting 6:00 pm. Admin Council Meeting 6:30 pm September 19 – ‘The Overcomer’ movie at Payette UMC at 6 pm, Popcorn & Soda is provided. Liturgists: Please see the sign-up sheet in the Bell Room. The ‘Upper Room’ is delayed, but on it’s way. Second and Nebraska P.O. Box 353, Fruitland ID 83619 Debra/Office: 208-452-3260 Email: OfficeFruitlandUMC@gmail.com Pastor Jim: 208-907-2935 Email: PastorFruitlandUMC@gmail.com Website: www.fruitlandfirstumc.org Facebook Page: Fruitland United Methodist Church Facebook Group: Fruitland United Methodist Church News 
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Welcome and Announcements *CALL TO WORSHIP Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit Responsive Reading from Psalm 89 Leader: I will sing of the Lord’s great love forever; People: with my mouth I will make your faithfulness known through all generations. Leader: I will declare that your love stands firm forever; All: We will declare that you established your faithfulness in heaven itself. Calling Song “We Bring the Sacrifice of Praise” TFWS #2031 We bring the sacrifice of praise Unto the house of the Lord. We bring the sacrifice of praise Unto the house of the Lord. And we offer up to You The sacrifices of thanksgiving; And we offer up to You The sacrifices of joy. Unison Invocation Adapted from the Book of Common Prayer O merciful God, Empower Your Church, being gathered together today in unity, to display your power, to the glory of your Name. We pray through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Singing Some Prayers Do, Lord, Remember Me UMH #527 (verses 1, 2, and 5) Do Lord, oh, do Lord, oh, do remember me, Do Lord, oh, do Lord, oh, do remember me, Do Lord, oh, do Lord, oh, do remember me, Look away beyond the blue. I took Jesus as my Savior, you take Him too, I took Jesus as my Savior, you take Him too, I took Jesus as my Savior, you take Him too, Look away beyond the blue. I've got a home in glory land, that outshines the sun I've got a home in glory land, that outshines the sun I've got a home in glory land, that outshines the sun Look away beyond the blue Guide My Feet TFWS #2208 (verses 1, 2, and 3) Guide my feet while I run this race. Guide my feet while I run this race. Guide my feet while I run this race, for I don’t want to run this race in vain! Hold my hand while I run this race. Hold my hand while I run this race. Hold my hand while I run this race, for I don’t want to run this race in vain! Stand by me while I run this race. Stand by me while I run this race. Stand by me while I run this race, for I don’t want to run this race in vain! Old Testament Reading - Deuteronomy 4:1-2 and 6-9 Gospel Reading - Mark 7:1-7 God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks be to God! Prayers of the People Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior UMH #351 (verses 1, 2, and 3) Pass me not, O gentle Savior, Hear my humble cry, While on others Thou art calling, Do not pass me by. Refrain: Savior, Savior, Hear my humble cry; While on others Thou art calling, Do not pass me by. Let me at a throne of mercy Find a sweet relief; Kneeling there in deep contrition, Help my unbelief. [Refrain] Trusting only in Thy merit, Would I seek Thy face; Heal my wounded, broken spirit, Save me by Thy grace. [Refrain] Holy, Holy, Holy 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! Spiritual “I’m A Soldier (in the Army of the Lord”) Sermon “Don’t Forget to Pray for Me” Ephesians 6:18-20 Commitment Prayer “Have Thine Own Way, Lord” UMH #382 (verses 1, 2, and 4) Have thine own way, Lord! Have thine own way! Thou art the potter, I am the clay. Mold me and make me after thy will, while I am waiting, yielded and still. Have thine own way, Lord! Have thine own way! Search me and try me, Savior today! Wash me just now, Lord Wash me just now, As in thy presence Humbly I bow. Have Thine own way, Lord! Have Thine own way! Hold o’er my being absolute sway! Fill with Thy Spirit ’till all shall see Christ only, always, living in me. 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. Closing Prayer “Bind Us Together” Bind us together Lord, Bind us together with chords that cannot be broken. Bind us together Lord, Bind us together, Lord, Bind us together with love. There is only one God, there is only on king, there is only one body, that is why we sing. Bind us together Lord, Bind us together with chords that cannot be broken. Bind us together Lord, Bind us together, Lord, Bind us together with love. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ANNOUNCEMENTS: FRUITLAND UMC: Sunday School Meeting – September 1st at 4:30 pm in the coffee area. This meeting is for parents, teachers, and anyone interested in helping with Sunday School this year. Ideally we would like to have a Nursery class, Elementary grade class, an Explore the Bible class (5th-6th grade), and a Youth Excursion class. PAYETTE UMC: Ike and Ken Frazier’s children are hosting a celebration of life open house in Ike and Ken’s honor on Sunday, September 5th from 1-5 pm at the clubhouse at Little Country Village in Payette. Bob Shannon passed away Wednesday. His service will be held at Payette UMC. The details are being arranged. LOOKING AHEAD: The next combined (5th Sunday) worship service will be held on October 31, 2021 at the Fruitland United Methodist Church.  Fruitland United Methodist Church
August 22, 2021 – 9:00 A.M. (Held in the Fruitland City Park under the shelter that is closest to the Post Office and restrooms. Please bring a chair and, if you wish, a cup of coffee.) Prelude: Welcome and Announcements Interlude: Welcoming the Light of Christ and inviting the neighborhood to worship. *CALL TO WORSHIP Calling Chorus “O Come, All Ye Faithful” UMH #234 (chorus only) O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord. For he alone is worthy. For he alone is worthy, For he alone is worthy. Christ the Lord. Responsive Reading Psalm 84:1 and 10-12 Leader: How lovely is your dwelling place, O Lord Almighty. People: A single day in your courts is better than a thousand anywhere else! I would rather be a gatekeeper in the house of the Lord than live the “good life” in the homes of the wicked. Leader: For the Lord God is our light and protector. He gives us grace and glory. No good thing will he withhold from those who do what is right. All: O Lord Almighty, happy are those who trust in you. Unison Invocation Heavenly Father, gratitude comes hard to us. Boasting and blaming are easier, yet me trust that you know such things are products of our insecurities, fears, and ambitions. But now, in Your presence, in this place, with these other followers of Jesus, we are softened and find clarity and praise more compatible with what we truly believe. So on this day we humbly pause to praise you that when we gather in the name of Jesus Christ you are right here to disturb and renew us. Through Christ we pray. Amen. Hymn “Blessed Assurance” UMH #369 v. 1 Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine! O what a foretaste of glory devine! Heir of salvation, purchase of God, born of his Spirit, washed in his blood. Chorus This is my story, this is my song, praising my Savior all the day long; This is my story this is my song, praising my Savior all the day long. Blessing of Backpacks: All students are encouraged to come forward. Old Testament Reading - Joshua 24:1 and 14-18 Gospel Reading John 6:60-69 God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks be to God! Congregational Prayer and Lord’s Prayer Offering Meditation and Doxology Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise him all creatures here below; Praise him above, ye heavenly hosts; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. Sermon “One More Thing...or Two” Galatians 5:26-6:10 Postlude (Please be seated) Closing Song “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. Thank you for Worshiping with us today! (CCLI License #1552544) ========================================================= ANNOUNCEMENTS: Thank you, Holly Hutchinson, for today’s beautiful altar flowers. Wednesday, September 1, at 4:30 in the coffee area; There will be a meeting of Sunday School parents and anyone who is interested in helping with Sunday School this year. It’s hard to tell what upcoming months will be like, with pandemic regulations, etc. but we owe it to our kids to get organized and plan as best we can! Ideally, we’d like to have a Nursery class, an Elementary grade class, an Explore the Bible class (5th-6th grade), and a Youth Excursion class. Liturgists: Please see the clipboard in the bell room to sign up for September dates. If you are interested in serving as a Liturgist, new faces are always welcome. NEXT WEEK: Fruitland UMC and Payette UMC will worship together at the Payette United Methodist Church, at 10:00 am. The worship service will be held inside with lunch following provided by PUMC on the lawn.  Fruitland United Methodist Church
August 15, 2021 – 9:00 A.M. Prelude: Welcome and Announcements Interlude: Welcoming the Light of Christ and inviting the neighborhood to worship. *CALL TO WORSHIP Calling 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 the door shall be opened unto you. Allelu, alleluia! Responsive Reading - Psalm 111:1-4 and 10 (NLT) Leader: Praise the Lord! I will thank the Lord with all my heart as I meet with his people. People: How amazing are the deeds of the Lord! All who delight in him should ponder them. Leader: Everything he does reveals his glory and majesty. His righteousness never fails. People: Who can forget the wonders he performs? How gracious and merciful is our Lord! All: Praise his name forever! Unison Invocation O God, the wonder of it all is that we are here at all, in this specific place and time, living these distinctive lives on this unique planet. The wonder of it all is that we are not lost in the stars, that you move in our very real lives, challenging us with friends and adversaries, stirring us with stories, music and prayers that bind us to one another and You. We come to You in the name of Jesus. Amen. Hymn “I Am Thine, O Lord” UMH #419 I am thine, O Lord, I have heard they voice, and it told thy love to me; but I long to rise in the arms of faith and be closer drawn to thee. Chorus Draw me nearer, nearer, blessed, Lord, to the cross where thou has died. Draw me nearer, nearer, blessed Lord, to thy precious, bleeding side. Consecrate me now to thy service, Lord, by the power of grace divine; let my soul look up with a steadfast hope, and my will be lost in thine. (Repeat Chorus) O the pure delight of a single hour that before thy throne I spend, when I kneel in prayer, and with thee, my God, I commune as friend with friend. (Repeat Chorus) There are depths of love that I can not know till I cross the narrow sea; there are heights of joy that I may not reach till I rest in peace with thee. (Repeat Chorus) Old Testament Reading - Proverbs 9:7-12 The Psalm Reading - Psalm 34:1-7 God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks be to God! Prayer Song “ Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying” TFWS #2193 Lord, listen to your children praying, Lord, send your Sprit in this place; Lord, listen to your children praying, send us love, send us power, send us grace. Congregational Prayer and Lord’s Prayer Message “Be Careful How You Live” Ephesians 5:15-21 Postlude (Please be seated) Please exit through the front doors, following the postlude, where we will continue the service on the front lawn. Closing Song “I Have Decided to Follow Jesus” TFWS #2129 I have decided to follow Jesus, I have decided to follow Jesus, I have decided to follow Jesus – no turning back, no turning back. The world behind me, the cross before me. The world behind me, the cross before me. The world behind me, the cross before me - no turning back, no turning back. Though none go with me, still I will follow, Though none go with me, still I will follow, Though none go with me, still I will follow - no turning back, no turning back. 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. Thank you for Worshiping with us today! (CCLI License #1552544) =========================================================== ANNOUNCEMENTS Altar flowers today are in celebration of Bill and Roxie Tolbert’s move to Idaho 2 years ago. The United Methodist Women are meeting on Saturday, August 21 at 10:00 am. All women in the church are invited to attend. Payette UMC and Fruitland UMC will have a combined service held at the Payette church on August 29th at 10:00 am. The address is 502 N 11th St, Payette, Lunch will be provided. Socks and Undies for Little Grizzlies – During the month of August, the United Methodist Women will continue to collect small size socks and undies for the Little Grizzlies in the Fruitland Elementary School. Thank you for the donations. Circle of Friends Preschool will open on September 8th. Preschool Supply Boxes: You have the opportunity to provide a supply box (crayons, markers, pencils, erasers, scissors, glue) for a student in our preschool. $10 each. This contribution goes straight to Holly, as she has already purchased the supplies on sale. Contact Debra, in the church office, if you are not receiving the ‘Weekly Announcements’ and would like to be added to the email list.  Fruitland United Methodist Church
August 8, 2021 – 9:00 A.M. Prelude: Welcome and Announcements Interlude: Welcoming the Light of Christ and inviting the neighborhood to worship. *CALL TO WORSHIP Welcoming Chorus “Bless His Holy Name” TFWS #2015 Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is with in me, bless his holy name. He has done great things, he has done great things, He has done great things, bless his holy name. Responsive Reading Leader: I will exalt the Lord at all times; his praise will always be on my lips. People: My soul will boast in the Lord; let the afflicted hear and rejoice! All: Glorify the Lord with me; let us exalt his name together. Unison Invocation O Heavenly Father, We stammer our praise and thanksgiving for the extravagance of your gifts that often leave us tongue-tied and teary-eyed. We praise you for the surprises of grace that catch us off guard and fill our struggles with hope, our defeats with timeless lessons and with the fresh possibilities that well up from the old promises you always find ways to keep through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Hymn “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” UMH #298 vv. 1, 2 and 4 When I survey the wondrous cross on which the Prince of Glory died, my richest gain I count but loss, and pour contempt on all my pride. Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast, save in the death of Christ, my God; all the vain things that charm me most, I sacrifice them to his blood. Were the whole realm of nature mine, that were an offering far too small; love so amazing, so divine, demands my soul, my life, my all. Old Testament Reading - Psalm 130 Gospel Reading - John 6:35 and 41-51 God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks be to God! Congregational Prayer and Lord’s Prayer Offering Meditation and 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. Sermon “Results or Rules” Ephesians 4:25-5:2 Postlude (Please be seated) Please exit through the front doors, following the postlude, where we will continue the service on the front lawn. Closing Song “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. 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. Thank you for Worshiping with us today! (CCLI License #1552544) ANNOUNCEMENTS Altar flowers today are in celebration of Jeff and Leslie Ward’s 31st Wedding Anniversary. Congratulations! Meeting Reminder: Monday, August 9th the Trustees meet at 6:00 pm Administrative Council meeting is at 6:30 pm The United Methodist Women are meeting on Saturday, August 21 at 10:00 am. ‘New Beginnings’- Women’s Retreat, hosted by the Fruitland Church of the Brethren, is coming up soon – August 13-15, at Camp Stover in New Meadows. Registration deadline is August 10th. For more information, see the church bulletin board, or call Lorraine Hunsucker at 541-216-1119 to register. Pam Hardenbrook and Letha Essinger will be leading the study on Ruth. Socks and Undies for Little Grizzlies – During the month of August, the United Methodist Women are collecting socks and undies for Little Grizzlies. These will be used when there are ‘accidents’ or ‘emergencies’ with children in the Fruitland School Kindergarten building. Needed are little kids socks sizes S or M and boys briefs or girls panties sizes 4,6,8,10 or S & M. Anyone wanting to help can put socks or undies in the basket on the steps at the back of the sanctuary. ================================================================ Contact Debra, in the church office, if you are not receiving the ‘Weekly Announcements’ and would like to be added to the email list.  Fruitland United Methodist Church
Aug 1, 2021 – 9:00 A.M. Prelude: Welcome and Announcements Interlude: Welcoming the Light of Christ and inviting the neighborhood to worship *CALL TO WORSHIP Welcoming Chorus: In our lives Lord, be glorified, be glorified. In our lives Lord, be glorified today. In our homes Lord... In our church Lord... In your world Lord... Responsive Reading Psalm 51:1-2 and 10-11 Leader: Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions. People: Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin. Leader: Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. People: Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me. All: Restore unto me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit to sustain me. Unison Invocation Heavenly Father, In this hour, and at least some of the hours to come, mute the distractions that clamor for our attention. Move among us, stir in our midst, to lighten the burdens we cling to so that we may be more bold and imaginative in our service to you. We pray in the name of Jesus Crist our Lord. Amen. Chorus “They’ll Know We Are Christians” TFWS #2223 We are one in the Spirit, we are one in the Lord, we are one in the Spirit, we are one in the Lord, and we pray that all unity may one day be restored. Chorus: And they’ll know we are Christians by our love, by our love; yes, they’ll know we are Christians by our love. We will work with each other, we will work side by side, we will work with each other, we will work side by side and we’ll guard human dignity and save human pride: (Chorus) All praise to the Father, from whom all things come, And all praise to Christ Jesus, God’s only Son, And all praise to the Spirit, who makes us one: (Chorus) Old Testament Reading - Exodus 16: 2-4 and 9-15 Gospel Reading - John 6: 24-35 God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks be to God! Sermon: "Joined and Held Together" Ephesians 4: 1-16 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. Commitment Hymn “The Church’s One Foundation” UMH #545 The church’s one foundation is Jesus Christ her Lord; She is his new creation by water and the Word. From heaven he came and sought her to be his holy bride; With his own blood he bought her, and for her life he died. Mid toil and tribulation, and tumult of our war, We wait the consummation of peace forevermore; Till with the vision glorious our longing eyes are blest, And the great church victorious shall be the church at rest. We now on earth have union with God the Three in One, And share through faith communion with those whose rest is won. Oh, happy ones, and holy! Lord, give us grace that we Like them, the meek and lowly, on high may dwell with thee. 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. 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. men. Bread and Cup Please exit through the front door. We will stand in a circle, be served, and partake together. Closing Chorus “Bind Us Together” TFWS #2226 Bind us together, Lord, bind us together with cords that cannot be broken Bind us together, Lord, bind us together, Lord, bind us together in love. There is only one God, there is only one King; There is only one body, that is why we sing. 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) ANNOUNCEMENTS Thank you Kay and Larry Haley, for today’s beautiful altar flowers. The east parking lot will be seal coated on Friday, August 6th. The lot will be open for church on Sunday, August 8th.  Fruitland United Methodist Church
July 25, 2021 – 9:00 A.M. Prelude: Welcome and Announcements Interlude: Welcoming the Light of Christ and inviting the neighborhood to worship. *CALL TO WORSHIP * Calling Song: “Great is the Lord” TFWS #2022 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! Chorus: 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 are you, Lord, and worthy of glory! Great are you, Lord, and worthy of praise. Great are you Lord; I lift up my voice, I lift up my voice: Great are you, Lord! (Repeat Chorus) Responsive Reading Psalm 145:3-7 Leader: Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom. People: One generation will commend your works to another; they will tell of your mighty acts. Leader: They will speak of the glorious splendor of your majesty, and I will meditate on your wonderful works. People: They will tell of the power of your awesome works, and I will proclaim your great deeds. All: We will celebrate your abundant goodness and joyfully sing of your righteousness. Unison Invocation: Clara H. Scott Open my mouth and let me bear gladly the warm truth everywhere. Open my heart ad let me prepare love with thy children thus to share. Silently now I wait for thee, ready, my God, thy will to see. Open my heart, illumine me, Spirit divine. Amen Hymn “I Will Call Upon the Lord” TFWS #2002 I will call upon the Lord who is worthy to be praised. (Echo) So shall I be saved from my enemies. (Echo) I will call upon the Lord. (Echo) Chorus: The Lord liveth, and blessed be the Rock; and let the God of my salvation be exalted. The Lord liveth and blessed be the Rock; and let the God of my salvation be exalted. Old Testament Reading - Psalm 145:8-16 Gospel Reading - John 6:1-13 God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks be to God! Congregational Prayer and Lord’s Prayer Offering Meditation and 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. Hymn “Sweet Hour of Prayer” (Verses 1 and 3) UMH #496 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. Sermon: “I Pray for You” Ephesians 3:14-21 Postlude (Please be seated) Please exit through the front doors, following the postlude, where we will continue the service on the front lawn. *Closing Song: “Standing in the Need of Prayer” UMH #352 Refrain: It’s me (it’s me), it’s me, O Lord, standing in the need of prayer. (Hallelujah, Lord, it’s me!) Its me (it’s me), it’s me, O Lord, standing in the need of prayer. Not my brother, not my sister, but it’s me, O Lord, standing in the need of prayer. (repeat) 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) ANNOUNCEMENTS: Today’s altar flowers are in celebration of Mary Mowrey-Croner’s birthday, which is on July 28th. Happy Birthday Mary! Socks and Undies for Little Grizzlies. During the month of August, the United Methodist Women are collecting Socks and Undies for Little Grizzlies. Needed are little kids sock sizes S or M and boys briefs or girls panties sizes 4,6,8,10 or S & M. Anyone wanting to help can put socks or undies in the basket on the steps at the back of the sanctuary. A memorial service for Joann Strawn will be this Wednesday, July 28 at 11:00 a.m. The service will be held at our church building. More details will become available soon. Movie Night is Back! The Payette United Methodist Church’s Men’s Group is hosting a movie night the last Sunday of the month. The movie starts at 6:00 pm. Popcorn and soda is provided. The movie featured tonight is ‘Saint John in Exile’ starring Dean Jones. NEW EMAIL ADDRESS - We have changed the church email back to the FruitlandUMC@fmtc.com after experiencing some glitches with bulk emails through gmail. If you are not receiving the ‘Wednesday Announcements’, or would like to be added to our mailing list, please contact Debra at the church office to confirm that we have the correct email address for you.  Fruitland United Methodist Church
July 18, 2021 – 9:00 A.M Prelude: Welcome and Announcements Interlude: Welcoming the Light of Christ and inviting the neighborhood to worship. *CALL TO WORSHIP Calling Song: “Joy to the World “ (Verse 4) UMH 246 He rules the world with truth and grace, and makes the nations prove the glories of his righteousness, and wonders of his love, and wonders of his love, and wonders, wonders of his love. Responsive Reading: from Psalm 23: 1-4 Leader: The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. People: The Lord makes me lie down in green pastures, leads me beside still waters, restores my soul. Leader: He leads me in paths of righteousness for the sake of his name. People: Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I will fear no evil. All: For you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. Unison Invocation: Here we are Father, ready to sing and pray and read and be together in Your presence. Please fill this room and our hearts with Your Spirit. Help us to sense the power of the risen Christ and we pray in his name. Amen. Hymn: “Stand By Me” UMH #512 When the storms of life are raging, stand by me (stand by me). when the storms of life are raging, stand by me (stand by me). When the world is tossing me like a ship upon the sea, thou who rulest wind and water, Stand by me (stand by me). In the midst of faults and failures, stand by me (stand by me); in the midst of faults and failures, stand by me (stand by me). When I do the best I can, and my friends misunderstand, thou who knowest all about me, stand by me (stand by me). Old Testament Reading - Jeremiah 23:1-6 New Testament Reading - Ephesians 2:11-22 God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks be to God! Congregational Prayer and Lord’s Prayer Offering Meditation and 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. Sermon: “They Had Not Understood” Mark 6: 45-52 Hymn: “Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus” UMH #462 ‘Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus, and to take him at his word; just to rest upon his promise, and to know “Thus saith the Lord” Jesus, Jesus, how I trust him! How I’ve proved him o’er and o’er! Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus! O for grace to trust him more! Postlude Hymn: “Cares Chorus” TFWS #2215 I cast all my cares upon you, I lay all of my burdens down at your feet, And anytime that I don’t know what to do, I will cast all my cares upon you. 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) ANNOUNCEMENTS: Thank you Mary Mowery-Croner for today’s beautiful altar flowers. WHAT’S HAPPENING: The Payette United Methodist Church’s Men’s Group is hosting a ‘Movie Night’, the last Sunday of the month. Movie starts at 6:00 pm. Popcorn and soda is provided. The movie title will be announced soon. Fruitland Church of the Brethren is hosting a Women’s Retreat August 13-15 at Camp Stover, in Meadows, Idaho. The theme ‘New Beginnings’ will focus on the book of Ruth. It will be led by Pam Hardenbrook and Letha Essinger. The cost of $75 includes 2 nights lodging and meals. For reservations contact Lorraine Hunsucker at 541-216-1119. |