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sunday May 18, 2025

5/18/2025

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Fruitland United Methodist Church
May 18, 2025

Prelude - Down by the Riverside Traditional Spiritual arranged by Larry Shackley

Welcoming the Light of Christ and inviting the neighborhood to worship

-Preparing our hearts and souls for worship-
Welcome and Announcements - Pastor

* Call to Worship
“Come, Christians, Join To Sing” UMH #158
*Responsive Reading - Liturgist, Psalm 148 UMH Page 861-2
Scripture Reading – Liturgist, Revelation 21:1-6 Page 1937
God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks be to God!

Graduate Recognition – Jann Bell

Young People’s Moment - Pastor Clynton

Congregational Prayer and Lord’s Prayer

Hymn “We Shall Overcome” UMH# 533

We Offer Our Gifts
Offertory - O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee 
words by Washington Gladden;music by H. Percy Smith

*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 “Alpha and the Omega” - Pastor

*Hymn “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” UMH# 384

*Benediction “Jesu, Jesu” UMH# 432

Postlude (Please be seated) – Softly and Tenderly
by Will Thompson; arranged for duet by Charles Callahan

- Symbolically taking the light into the World -

Thank you for worshiping with us today!
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Additional Lectionary Readings for the Week:
Acts 11:1-18
John 13:31-35
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sunday may 11, 2025  Mother's Day

5/11/2025

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Fruitland United Methodist Church
Mother’s Day
May 11, 2025

Prelude - Ave Maria by J.S. Bach

Welcoming the Light of Christ and inviting the neighborhood to worship

-Preparing our hearts and souls for worship-
Welcome and Announcements - Pastor

* Call to Worship
“Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah” UMH #127
*Responsive Reading - Liturgist, Psalm 23 UMH Page 754

Scripture Reading – Liturgist, John 10: 22-30 Page 1667
God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks be to God!

Young People’s Moment - Rev. Letha Essinger

Congregational Prayer and Lord’s Prayer

Hymn “Lamb of God” TFWS# 2113

We Offer Our Gifts
Offertory - The Lord's Prayer by Alfred Hay Malotte

*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 “Dedication to Jesus” - Pastor

*Hymn “Near to the Heart of God” UMH# 472

*Benediction “Jesu, Jesu” UMH# 432

Postlude (Please be seated) – Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee by Ludwig van Beethoven

- Symbolically taking the light into the World -

Thank you for worshiping with us today!
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Additional Lectionary Readings for the Week:
Acts 9: 36-43
Revelation 7: 9-17​
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SUNDAY APRIL 27, 2025  FIRST SUNDAY AFTER EASTER

4/24/2025

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Fruitland United Methodist Church
April 27, 2025
1st Sunday After Easter

Prelude - Rejoice, Ye Pure In Heart by Arthur Messiter

Welcoming the Light of Christ and inviting the neighborhood to worship

-Preparing our hearts and souls for worship-
Welcome and Announcements

* Call to Worship
“Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty” UMH# 64
*Responsive Reading - Liturgist, Psalm 150 UMH Page 862

Scripture Reading – Liturgist, John 20:19-31 Page 1686-7
God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks be to God!

Young People’s Moment - Pastor Clynton

Congregational Prayer and Lord’s Prayer

*Hymn “Blessed Assurance” UMH# 369

We Offer Our Gifts
Offertory - Lamb of God by Twila Paris

*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 “Doubting Thomas” - Pastor

*Hymn “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” UMH# 384

*Benediction “Go, Tell It On The Mountain” UMH# 251

Postlude (Please be seated) – Thine Is The Glory Judas Maccabeus Tune arranged by Lani Smith

- Symbolically taking the light into the World -

Thank you for worshiping with us today!
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Additional Lectionary Readings for the Week:
Acts 5:27-32
Revelation 1:4-8
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sunday april 13, 2025 Palm sunday

4/13/2025

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Fruitland United Methodist Church
April 13, 2025
Palm Sunday

Prelude - Ride on, Ride on in Majesty St. Drostane tune arranged by Lani Smith

Welcoming the Light of Christ and inviting the neighborhood to worship

-Preparing our hearts and souls for worship-
Welcome and Announcements

* Call to Worship “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” UMH# 140
*Responsive Reading - Liturgist, Psalm 118 UMH Page 839-40
Scripture Reading – Liturgist, Mark 11:1-11 Page 1572-3
God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks be to God!

Young People’s Moment - Rev. Letha Essinger

Congregational Prayer and Lord’s Prayer

Special Music I Believe in Liberty - Kevin Allen-Schmid
words by W.E.B.DuBois and music by Margaret Bonds

We Offer Our Gifts
Offertory -

*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 “Jesus’ Entry” - Pastor Clynton

*Hymn “Hosanna, Loud Hosanna” UMH# 278

Communion – Service of Word and Table II – Pastor

*Benediction “O Blessed Spring” TFWS# 2076

Postlude (Please be seated) –

- Symbolically taking the light into the World -

Thank you for worshiping with us today!
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Additional Lectionary Readings for the Week:
Isaiah 50:4-9
Philippians 2:5-11
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sunday April 6, 2025 - Fifth sunday of lent

4/6/2025

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Fruitland United Methodist Church
April 6, 2025
5th Sunday of Lent

Prelude -

Welcoming the Light of Christ and inviting the neighborhood to worship

-Preparing our hearts and souls for worship-
Welcome and Announcements

* Call to Worship “To God Be the Glory” UMH# 98
*Responsive Reading - Liturgist, Psalm 126 UMH Page 847
Scripture Reading – Liturgist, John 12:1-8 Page 1670-1
God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks be to God!

Minute for Mission - Jay Whitcomb

Young People’s Moment - Pastor Clynton

Congregational Prayer and Lord’s Prayer

Hymn “How Firm a Foundation” UMH# 529

We Offer Our Gifts
Offertory - (You can now make a donation online, see below.)

*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 “Value vs. Presence” - Pastor Clynton

*Hymn “Let Us Break Bread Together” UMH# 618

Communion – Service of Word and Table II – Pastor

*Benediction “O Blessed Spring” TFWS# 2076

Postlude (Please be seated) – This Little Light of Mine

- Symbolically taking the light into the World -

Thank you for worshiping with us today!
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Additional Lectionary Readings for the Week:
Isaiah 43:16-21
Philippians 3:4b-14
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sunday march 30, 2025 / 4th sunday of Lent

3/30/2025

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Fruitland United Methodist Church
4th Sunday of Lent
UMCOR Sunday

March 30, 2025

Prelude - TFWS 2270 - He Has Made Me Glad

Welcoming the Light of Christ and inviting the neighborhood to worship

-Preparing our hearts and souls for worship-

Welcome and Announcements

* Call to Worship
“Lord of the Dance” UMH# 261
*Responsive Reading - Liturgist, Psalm 32 UMH Page 766
Scripture Reading – Liturgist, Luke 15: 1-3, 11b-32 Page 1623-5
God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks be to God!

Young People’s Moment - Pastor Clynton

Congregational Prayer and Lord’s Prayer

Hymn “Balm in Gilead” UMH# 375

We Offer Our Gifts
Offertory - Special Music - The Architect  

*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 “The Lost Son” - Pastor Clynton

*Hymn “I’ll Fly Away” TFWS# 2282

*Benediction “O Blessed Spring” TFWS# 2076

Postlude (Please be seated) – This Little Light of Mine

- Symbolically taking the light into the World -

Thank you for worshiping with us today!
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Additional Lectionary Readings for the Week:
Joshua 5:9-12
2 Corinthians 5:6-21
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sunday march 23, 2025 Third Sunday of lent

3/20/2025

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Fruitland United Methodist Church
March 23, 2025
3rd Sunday of Lent

Prelude -

Welcoming the Light of Christ and inviting the neighborhood to worship

-Preparing our hearts and souls for worship-
Welcome and Announcements

* Call to Worship
“All Things Bright and Beautiful” UMH# 147

*Responsive Reading - Liturgist, Psalm 63 UMH Page 788
Scripture Reading – Liturgist, Luke 13: 1-9 Page 1619-20
God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks be to God!

Young People’s Moment - Pastor Clynton

Congregational Prayer and Lord’s Prayer

Hymn “Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me” UMH# 361

We Offer Our Gifts
Offertory -

*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 “Bearing Fruit” - Pastor Clynton

*Hymn “Amazing Grace” UMH# 378

*Benediction “O Blessed Spring” TFWS# 2076

Postlude (Please be seated) –

- Symbolically taking the light into the World -

Thank you for worshiping with us today!
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sunday march 16, 2025 | 2nd Sunday of Lent

3/16/2025

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Fruitland United Methodist Church
March 16, 2025
2nd Sunday of Lent


Prelude - El Shaddai by Michael Smith

Welcoming the Light of Christ and inviting the neighborhood to worship

-Preparing our hearts and souls for worship-
Welcome and Announcements

* Call to Worship
“Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise” UMH# 103
*Responsive Reading - Liturgist, Psalm 27 UMH Page 758-9
Scripture Reading – Liturgist, Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18 Page 20-1
God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks be to God!

Young People’s Moment - Holly Hutchinson

Congregational Prayer and Lord’s Prayer

Hymn “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” UMH# 140

We Offer Our Gifts
Offertory - Children of the Heavenly Father Swedish Melody

*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 “Covenant” - Pastor

*Hymn “Be Thou My Vision” UMH# 451

*Benediction “O Blessed Spring” TFWS# 2076

Postlude (Please be seated) –
Jesus Walked This Lonesome Valley American Folk Hymn

- Symbolically taking the light into the World -

Thank you for worshiping with us today!
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Additional Lectionary Readings for the Week:
Philippians 3:17-4:1
Luke 13:31-35​
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sunday March 9, 2025 | First sunday of Lent

3/9/2025

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Fruitland United Methodist Church 
March 9, 2025 
1st Sunday of Lent 

Prelude - Jesus Walked this Lonesome Valley American Folk Hymn 

Welcoming the Light of Christ and inviting the neighborhood to worship  

 -Preparing our hearts and souls for worship- 
Welcome and Announcements 
* Call to Worship  
“Praise, My Soul, The King of Heaven” UMH# 66 
*Responsive Reading - Liturgist 
Psalm 92 UMH Page 811-12 Scripture Reading – Liturgist 
Luke 4: 1-13 Page 1595-6 God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks be to God!
 
Young People’s Moment - Rev. Letha Essinger 

Congregational Prayer and Lord’s Prayer 

Hymn “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” UMH# 110
  
We Offer Our Gifts 
Offertory - Into My Heart by Harry D. Clarke 
*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 “The Wilderness” - Pastor

*Hymn “Lord, Who Throughout These Forty Days” UMH# 269

*Benediction “O Blessed Spring” TFWS# 2076 
Postlude (Please be seated) – I Love To Tell The Story  by Hankey and Fischer 
  
- Symbolically taking the light into the World -  

Thank you for worshiping with us today! 
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Additional Lectionary Readings for the Week: 
Deuteronomy 26:1-11 
Romans 10:8-13

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sunday March 2, 2025

3/2/2025

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Fruitland United Methodist Church
March 2, 2025
Transfiguration Sunday

Prelude - Be Thou My Vision Irish melody arranged by Marianne Kim

Welcoming the Light of Christ and inviting the neighborhood to worship

-Preparing our hearts and souls for worship-
Welcome and Announcements

* Call to Worship
“Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise” UMH# 103
*Responsive Reading - Liturgist
Psalm 91 UMH Page 810-11
Scripture Reading – Liturgist
Luke 9: 28-43a Page 1609-10
God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks be to God!

Minute for Mission - Ramona Lee-Mess

Young People’s Moment - Pastor Clynton

Congregational Prayer and Lord’s Prayer

Hymn “Shine, Jesus Shine” TFWS# 2173

We Offer Our Gifts
Offertory - O Jesus, I Have Promised by Arthur Mann

*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 “Transfiguration” - Pastor

*Hymn “I Come With Joy” UMH# 617

Communion – Service of Word and Table II – Pastor

*Benediction “Lord, Dismiss Us with Thy Blessing” UMH# 671

Postlude (Please be seated) – Holy Ground by Geron Davis

- Symbolically taking the light into the World -

Thank you for worshiping with us today!
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Additional Lectionary Readings for the Week:
Exodus 34: 29-35
2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2
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