 Fruitland United Methodist Church
November 20, 2022 Prelude 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 - “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” UMH #89 (verses 1&3) Joyful, joyful, we adore thee, God of glory, Lord of love; hearts unfold like flowers before thee, opening to the sun above. Melt the clouds of sin and sadness; drive the dark of doubt away. Giver of immortal gladness, fill us with the light of day! Thou art giving and forgiving, ever blessing, ever blest, wellspring of the joy of living, ocean depth of happy rest! Thou our Father, Christ our brother, all who live in love are thine; teach us how to love each other, lift us to the joy divine. *Responsive Reading - Liturgist, Psalm: 46 UMH Page 780 Response: A mighty fortress is our God, a bulwark never failing. Statement of Faith: The World Methodist Social Affirmation, UMH# 886 We believe in God, creator of the world and of all people; and in Jesus Christ, incarnate among us, who died and rose again; and in the Holy Spirit, present with us to guide, strengthen, and comfort. We believe ; God, help our unbelief. We rejoice in every sign of God's Kingdom; in the upholding of human dignity and community; in every expression of love, justice and reconciliation; in each act of self-giving on behalf of others; in the abundance of God's gifts entrusted to us that all may have enough; in all responsible use of the earth's resources. Glory be to God on high; and on earth, be peace . We confess our sin, individual and collective, by silence or action: through the violation of human dignity based on race, class, age, sex, nation, or faith; through the exploitation of people - because of greed and indifference - through the misuse of power - in personal, communal, national, and international life; - through the search for security - by those military and economic forces - that threaten human existence; - through the abuse of technology which endangers the earth and all life upon it. Lord, have mercy; Christ, have mercy; Lord, have mercy . We commit ourselves individually and as a community to the way of Christ: to take up the cross; to seek abundant life for all humanity; to struggle for peace with justice and freedom; to risk ourselves in faith, hope, and love, praying that God's kingdom may come. The kingdom come on earth as it is in heaven. Amen . Scripture Reading - Liturgist Colossians 1: 11-20 Pew Bible – Page 1832 God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks be to God! Congregational Prayer and Lord’s Prayer Young People’s Moment - Pastor Hymn “Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me” UMH #361 Rock of Ages, cleft for me, let me hide myself in thee; let the water and the blood, from thy wounded side which flowed, be of sin the double cure; save from wrath and make me pure. Not the labors of my hands can fulfill thy law's demands; could my zeal no respite know, could my tears forever flow, all for sin could not atone; thou must save, and thou alone. Nothing in my hand I bring, simply to the cross I cling; naked, come to thee for dress; helpless, look to thee for grace; foul, I to the fountain fly; wash me, Savior, or I die. While I draw this fleeting breath, when mine eyes shall close in death, when I soar to worlds unknown, see thee on thy judgment throne, Rock of Ages, cleft for me, let me hide myself in thee. 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. *Offering Prayer Message “Thanks to the Father” - Pastor *Hymn “Walk With Me” TFWS #2242 Chorus Walk with me, I will walk with you and build the land that God has planned where love shines through. When Moses heard the call of God he said, "Lord, don't send me." But God told Moses, "You're the one" to set my people free." Chorus Now Peter was a most unlikely man to lead the flock; but Jesus knew his holiness and he became the Rocki. Chorus Young Mary Magdalene was sure her life could be much more, and by her faith she dared to let God's love unlock the door. Chorus And when you share your faith with me and work for life made new, the witness of your faithfulness calls me to walk with you. Chorus *Benediction “Sent Forth by God’s Blessing” vs 1 UMH #664 Sent forth by God’s blessing, our true faith confessing, The people of God from this dwelling take leave. The service is ended, O now be extended the fruits of our worship in all who believe. The seed of the teaching, receptive souls reaching, Shall blossom in action for God and for all. God’s grace did invite us, and love shall unite us To work for God’s kingdom and answer the call. Postlude (Please be seated) - Symbolically taking the light into the World - Thank you for worshiping with us today!  Fruitland United Methodist Church
November 13, 2022 Prelude - Panis Angelicus by Cesar Franck 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 - “Morning Has Broken” UMH #145 (verses 1&3) *Responsive Reading - Liturgist Psalm: 118 UMH Page 839 Scripture Reading - Liturgist Isaiah 65: 17-25 Pew Bible – Page 1164-5 God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks be to God! Congregational Prayer and Lord’s Prayer Young People’s Moment - Pastor Hymn “Jesus’ Hands Were Kind Hands” UMH #273 We Offer Our Gifts Offertory - Simple Gifts Shaker Tune arr. Lani 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. *Offering Prayer Message “Cooperation for God” - Pastor Holy Communion – A Service of Word and Table II - UMH 12 *Hymn “Tell Me the Stories of Jesus” UMH #277 *Benediction “Sent Forth by God’s Blessing” vs 1 UMH #664 Sent forth by God’s blessing, our true faith confessing, The people of God from this dwelling take leave. The service is ended, O now be extended the fruits of our worship in all who believe. The seed of the teaching, receptive souls reaching, Shall blossom in action for God and for all. God’s grace did invite us, and love shall unite us To work for God’s kingdom and answer the call. Postlude (Please be seated) - "Rejoice ye Pure in Heart" Arthur Messiter - Symbolically taking the light into the World - Thank you for worshiping with us today! (CCLI License #1552544)  Fruitland United Methodist Church
October 30, 2022 Prelude 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 - # 694 Come, Ye Thankful People, Come (verses 1-2) Come, ye thankful people, come, raise the song of harvest home; all is safely gathered in, ere the winter storms begin. God our Maker doth provide for our wants to be supplied; come to God's own temple, come, raise the song of harvest home. All the world is God's own field, fruit as praise to God we yield; wheat and tares together sown are to joy or sorrow grown; first the blade and then the ear, then the full corn shall appear; Lord of harvest, grant that we wholesome grain and pure may be. *Responsive Reading - Liturgist Psalm: 119: 137-144 UMH Page 843 Prayer of Invocation: Liturgist O God, sometimes we cannot see you. We search for you and have to strain to hear your voice. And yet you come to us where we are, in our sinful lives. You forgive us and change our hearts through the grace of your son, Jesus and his liberating love. Forgive us again, as we thank you for your presence in our lives. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen. Scripture Reading - Liturgist Luke 19: 1-10 Pew Bible – Page 1630 God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks be to God! Congregational Prayer and Lord’s Prayer Young People’s Moment - Pastor Hymn “Blest Be the Tie That Binds” UMH #557 1. Blest be the tie that binds our hearts in Christian love; the fellowship of kindred minds is like to that above. 2. Before our Father's throne we pour our ardent prayers; our fears, our hopes, our aims are one, our comforts and our cares. 3. We share each other's woes, our mutual burdens bear; and often for each other flows the sympathizing tear. 4. When we asunder part, it gives us inward pain; but we shall still be joined in heart, and hope to meet again. 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. *Offering Prayer Message “To Seek and To Save” - Pastor *Hymn “Spirit Song” UMH #347 O let the Son of God enfold you with His Spirit and His love, Let Him fill your heart and satisfy your soul. O let Him have the things that hold you, and His Spirit, like a dove, Will descend upon your life and make you whole. Jesus, we thank you for Your Word of Truth, Jesus, we thank you for the Bread of Life. O come and sing this song with gladness, as your hearts are filled with joy. Lift your hands in brave surrender to His name. O give Him all your tears and sadness, give Him all your years of pain, And you’ll enter into life in Jesus’ name. *Benediction “God Be with You till We Meet Again” UMH #672 God be with you till we meet again; By his counsels guide, uphold you, with his sheep securely fold you; God be with you till we meet again. Till we meet, till we meet, till we meet at Jesus' feet; till we meet, till we meet, God be with you till we meet again. Postlude (Please be seated) - Symbolically taking the light into the World - Thank you for worshiping with us today!  Fruitland United Methodist Church
October 23, 2022 Prelude 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 - “God of Grace and God of Glory” UMH #577 (verses 1&4) *Responsive Reading - Liturgist Psalm: 65 UMH Page 789 Prayer of Invocation: Liturgist Lord our God, you yourself remind us through your holy people that all our religious practices are not worth anything if we use them to bend you our way. God, may we come to you in humility and repentance, ready to encounter you in love and to turn your way. Accept us as your sons and daughters, together with Jesus Christ, your Son and our Lord forever. Amen Scripture Reading - Liturgist Luke 18: 9-14 Pew Bible – Page 1628-9 God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks be to God! Congregational Prayer and Lord’s Prayer Young People’s Moment - Pastor Hymn “Beneath the Cross of Jesus” UMH #297 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. *Offering Prayer Message “Humbleness Before God” - Pastor *Hymn “Amazing Grace” UMH #378 (verses 1-4) *Benediction “God Be with You till We Meet Again” UMH #672 God be with you till we meet again; By his counsels guide, uphold you, with his sheep securely fold you; God be with you till we meet again. Till we meet, till we meet, till we meet at Jesus' feet; till we meet, till we meet, God be with you till we meet again. Postlude (Please be seated) - Symbolically taking the light into the World - Thank you for worshiping with us today!  Fruitland United Methodist Church
October 16, 2022 Prelude 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 – “Many Gifts, One Spirit” UMH #114 (verses 1&3) *Responsive Reading - Liturgist Psalm: 19 UMH Page 750 Affirmation of Faith: A Statement of Faith Of The United Church Of Canada UMH #883 Scripture Reading - Liturgist Luke 18: 1-8 Pew Bible – Page 1628 God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks be to God! Congregational Prayer and Lord’s Prayer Young People’s Moment - Pastor Hymn “Sweet Hour of Prayer” UMH # 496 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. *Offering Prayer Message “Persistent Prayer” - Pastor *Hymn “God Will Take Care of You” UMH #130 *Benediction “God Be with You till We Meet Again” UMH #672 God be with you till we meet again; By his counsels guide, uphold you, with his sheep securely fold you; God be with you till we meet again. Till we meet, till we meet, till we meet at Jesus' feet; till we meet, till we meet, God be with you till we meet again Postlude (Please be seated) - Symbolically taking the light into the World - Thank you for worshiping with us today!  Fruitland United Methodist Church
October 9, 2022 Prelude 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 – “All People than on Earth Do Dwell” UMH #75 (verses 1-2) All people that on earth do dwell, sing to the Lord with cheerful voice. Him serve with mirth, his praise forth tell; come ye before him and rejoice. Know that the Lord is God indeed; without our aid he did us make; we are his folk, he doth us feed, and for his sheep he doth us take. *Responsive Reading - Liturgist Psalm: 66 UMH Page 790 Prayer of Invocation: Heavenly Father, thank you for the constant love and care you give to each and every one of us. It is through this constant care that we know that no matter where we go in our lives, you are always there with us along the way and when we reach our destination. Even if the people that surround us do not believe or hear your word, you are with us due to your unending love. In Jesus’s name we pray, Amen. Scripture Reading - Liturgist Jeremiah 29: 1, 4-7 Pew Bible – Page 1221 God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks be to God! Congregational Prayer and Lord’s Prayer Young People’s Moment - Pastor Hymn “My Faith Looks Up To Thee” UMH # 452 My faith looks up to thee, thou Lamb of Calvary, Savior divine! Now hear me while I pray, take all my guilt away, O let me from this day be wholly thine! May thy rich grace impart strength to my fainting heart, my zeal inspire! As thou hast died for me, O may my love to thee pure, warm, and changeless be, a living fire! While life's dark maze I tread, and griefs around me spread, be thou my guide; bid darkness turn to day, wipe sorrow's tears away, nor let me ever stray from thee aside. When ends life's transient dream, when death's cold, sullen stream shall o'er me roll; blest Savior, then in love, fear and distrust remove; O bear me safe above, a ransomed soul! 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. *Offering Prayer Message “Home Is Where The Lord Is” - Pastor *Hymn “Come, Ye Thankful People, Come” UMH #694 Come, ye thankful people, come, raise the song of harvest home; all is safely gathered in, ere the winter storms begin. God our Maker doth provide for our wants to be supplied; come to God's own temple, come, raise the song of harvest home. All the world is God's own field, fruit as praise to God we yield; wheat and tares together sown are to joy or sorrow grown; first the blade and then the ear, then the full corn shall appear; Lord of harvest, grant that we wholesome grain and pure may be. For the Lord our God shall come, and shall take the harvest home; from the field shall in that day all offenses purge away, giving angels charge at last in the fire the tares to cast; but the fruitful ears to store in the garner evermore. Even so, Lord, quickly come, bring thy final harvest home; gather thou thy people in, free from sorrow, free from sin, there, forever purified, in thy presence to abide; come, with all thine angels, come, raise the glorious harvest home. *Benediction “God Be with You till We Meet Again” UMH #672 God be with you till we meet again; By his counsels guide, uphold you, with his sheep securely fold you; God be with you till we meet again. Till we meet, till we meet, till we meet at Jesus' feet; till we meet, till we meet, Postlude (Please be seated) - Symbolically taking the light into the World - Thank you for worshiping with us today!  Fruitland United Methodist Church
World Communion Sunday October 2, 2022 Prelude 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 “Morning Has Broken” UMH #145 Morning has broken like the first morning, blackbird has spoken like the first bird. Praise for the singing! Praise for the morning! Praise for them, springing fresh from the Word! Sweet the rain’s new fall sunlit from heaven, like the first dewfall on the first grass. Praise for the sweetness of the wet garden, sprung in completeness where God’s feet pass. Mine is the sunlight! Mine is the morning born of the one light Eden saw play! Praise with elation, praise every morning, God’s recreation of the new day! *Responsive Reading - Liturgist Psalm: 138 UMH Page 853 Response: (General) I sing your praise for steadfast love; fulfill your purpose for me. Scripture Reading - Liturgist Luke 17: 5-10 Pew Bible – Page 1627 God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks be to God! Welcoming of New Members: David and Jann Bell Congregational Prayer and Lord’s Prayer Young People’s Moment - Pastor Hymn “Hymn of Promise” UMH #707 In the bulb there is a flower; in the seed, an apple tree; in cocoons, a hidden promise: butterflies will soon be free! In the cold and snow of winter there's a spring that waits to be, unrevealed until its season, something God alone can see. There's a song in every silence, seeking word and melody; there's a dawn in every darkness bringing hope to you and me. From the past will come the future; what it holds, a mystery, unrevealed until its season, something God alone can see. In our end is our beginning; in our time, infinity; in our doubt there is believing; in our life, eternity. In our death, a resurrection; at the last, a victory, unrevealed until its season, something God alone can see. 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. *Offering Prayer Message “Faith” - Pastor Holy Communion – Service of World and Table II UMH Pg. 12 THE GREAT THANKSGIVING A SERVICE OF WORD AND TABLE I I (Pg. 12-15) INVITATION Christ 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. Therefore, let us confess our sin before God and one another. CONFESSION AND PARDON. Merciful God, we confess that we have not loved you with our whole heart. We have failed to be an obedient church. We have not done your will, we have broken your law, we have rebelled against your love, we have not loved our neighbors, and we have not heard the cry of the needy. Forgive us, we pray. Free us for joyful obedience, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Leader: Hear the good news: Christ died for us while we were yet sinners; that proves God's love toward us. In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven! People: In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven! Glory to God. Amen. THE GREAT THANKSGIVING The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them up to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise. It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth. And so, with your people on earth and all the company of heaven we praise your name and join their unending hymn: *Hymn “Wonderful Words of Life” UMH #600 Sing them over again to me, wonderful words of life; let me more of their beauty see, wonderful words of life; words of life and beauty teach me faith and duty. Refrain: Beautiful words, wonderful words, wonderful words of life. Beautiful words, wonderful words, wonderful words of life. Christ, the blessed one, gives to all wonderful words of life; sinner, list to the loving call, wonderful words of life; all so freely given, wooing us to heaven. (Refrain) Sweetly echo the gospel call, wonderful words of life; offer pardon and peace to all, wonderful words of life; Jesus, only Savior, sanctify forever. (Refrain) *Benediction “God Be with You till We Meet Again” UMH #672 God be with you till we meet again; By his counsels guide, uphold you, with his sheep securely fold you; God be with you till we meet again. Till we meet, till we meet, till we meet at Jesus' feet; till we meet, till we meet, God be with you till we meet again. Postlude (Please be seated) - Symbolically taking the light into the World - Thank you for worshiping with us today! (CCLI License #1552544)   Fruitland United Methodist Church
September 25, 2022 Prelude 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 - “Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise” UMH #103 Immortal, invisible, God only wise, in light inaccessible hid from our eyes, most blessed, most glorious, the Ancient of Days, almighty, victorious, thy great name we praise. Unresting, unhasting, and silent as light, nor wanting, nor wasting, thou rulest in might; thy justice like mountains high soaring above thy clouds which are fountains of goodness and love. To all, life thou givest, to both great and small; in all life thou livest, the true life of all; we blossom and flourish as leaves on the tree, and wither and perish, but naught changeth thee. Thou reignest in glory; thou dwellest in light; thine angels adore thee, all veiling their sight; all laud we would render: O help us to see 'tis only the splendor of light hideth thee. *Responsive Reading - Liturgist, Psalm: 124 UMH Page 846 * Prayer of Invocation - Liturgist God, we have come here this morning to learn wisdom from your word, from your Holy Spirit, and from one another. We have come so that wisdom may call us out of the darkness and into the light. We have come to have the deeper, richer, wisdom-filled life that you have promised to each of us. O God, make us ready to hear the Words spoken to our hearts this morning. Call us to hear your wisdom and grant us the courage to respond. Amen. Scripture Reading - Liturgist James 5:13-20 Pew Bible – Page 1885 God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks be to God! Congregational Prayer and Lord’s Prayer Hymn “Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart” UMH #500 (verses 1, 3-5) Spirit of God, descend upon my heart; wean it from earth; through all its pulses move; stoop to my weakness, mighty as thou art, and make me love thee as I ought to love. Hast thou not bid me love thee, God and King? All, all thine own, soul, heart and strength and mind. I see thy cross; there teach my heart to cling. O let me seek thee, and O let me find! Teach me to feel that thou art always nigh; teach me the struggles of the soul to bear. To check the rising doubt, the rebel sigh, teach me the patience of unanswered prayer. Teach me to love thee as thine angels love, one holy passion filling all my frame; the kindling of the heaven-descended Dove, my heart an altar, and thy love the flame. 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. *Offering Prayer Young People’s Moment - Pastor Message “How To Pray” - Pastor Hymn “This Is My Song” UMH #437 This is my song O God of all the nations A song of peace for lands afar and mine This is my home the country where my heart is Here are my hopes my dreams my holy shrine But other hearts in other lands are beating With hopes and dreams as true and high as mine My country's skies are bluer than the ocean And sunlight beams on cloverleaf and pine But other lands have sunlight too and clover And skies are everywhere as blue as mine O hear my song Thou God of all nations A song of peace for their land and for mine This is my prayer O Lord of all earth's kingdoms Thy kingdom come on earth Thy will be done Let Christ be lifted up till all shall serve Him And hearts united learn to live as one O hear my prayer Thou God of all nations Myself I give Thee let Thy will be done *Benediction “God Be with You till We Meet Again” UMH #672 God be with you till we meet again; By his counsels guide, uphold you, with his sheep securely fold you; God be with you till we meet again. Till we meet, till we meet, till we meet at Jesus' feet; till we meet, till we meet, God be with you till we meet again. Postlude (Please be seated) - Symbolically taking the light into the World - Thank you for worshiping with us today! (CCLI License #1552544) |
