 Fruitland United Methodist Church Tune in on your car radio 98.1FM August 24, 2025 *(Please stand if you are comfortably able.) Prelude: “For the Beauty of the Earth” arranged by Philip Keveran Welcoming the Light of Christ and inviting the neighborhood to worship. Welcome and Announcements- Pastor Letha *Call to Worship- Liturgist Lord God, servanthood is not easy for us. We are attracted to the illusions of power and rank. We are seduced by wealth and privilege. We are accustomed to success and surrounded by our accomplishments. The towel and the basin of servanthood, the stooping of ministry, the listening gentleness and openness of the serving spirit are so alien to much of our society and to us. Teach us to love. Teach us to serve. Teach us gentle strength and warm authority. Teach us how to bind up the brokenness. Teach us to be stewards of our powers, custodians of our communities. Teach us the sheer, exploding joy of service. *Hymn – “Make me a Servant” TFWS 2176 *Sharing the Peace of Christ Scripture Reading – Psalm 90 – Liturgist UMH 809 Hymn- “Together We Serve” TFWS 2175 Storytime with Children Time of Community Expressions – Pastor Letha and Holly Hymn: “Holy, Holy, Holy” TFWS 2007 Thanksgiving and Celebration Prayers for Healing and Wholeness Our Community and World And now, we pray in the way Jesus taught us to pray, “Our father . . .” Invitation to Generosity- Pastor Letha Offertory: “Softly and Tenderly” by Charles Callahan *Doxology Praise God, from whom all blessings flow . . . UMH 95 Scripture Reading: Luke 14: 1-14 Message: “The Gold Standard” Pastor Letha *Prayer of Confession Creating God, in love you moved over the waters of chaos and separated sea from dry land. And yet, we cling tightly to rigid boundaries of our own making. You claim us in the waters of baptism and declare us dead to sin and alive in Christ. But, too often, we deny that call, conforming ourselves to the whims of culture. At Pentecost, you released your wild and transforming spirit to flow through church and world. But we want to tame that wildness, channeling your spirit through banks of ordered safety. Transform us, we pray. Soften the unyielding edges of our hearts. Loosen our grip on “the way it’s always been,” and prepare us for the joy of “the way it still can be.” Amen Assurance of Pardon: Friends, hear this good news. Jesus Christ is our Ark! His power is unequaled, His grace is unrestrained, His strength is steadfast, and His embrace is sufficient to carry all that we are and hope to be. Friends, believe the good news! In Jesus Christ we are forgiven! *Hymn: “The Gift of Love” UMH 408 *Pastoral Benediction: According to the riches of God’s glory: Be strengthened within by the Holy Spirit. Be rooted deeply in the love of Christ. Be filled with all the fullness of God, With the love that surpasses all understanding. *Song of Blessing: “Halle, Halle, Halleluja” TFWS 2026 Postlude: “Make Me a Servant, by Kelly Willard Rev. Jorge Rodriguez [email protected]
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 Fruitland United Methodist Church Tune in on your car radio 98.1FM August 24, 2025 *(Please stand if you are comfortably able.) Prelude: “Holy Ground” by Geron Davis, arranged by Philip Keveren Welcoming the Light of Christ and inviting the neighborhood to worship. Welcome and Announcements- Pastor Jorge and Leona *Call to Worship- Liturgist Lord, You have been our refuge since before we were born. You are our hope, our trust since our youth. You call us as you called Jeremiah—with purpose and power. Though we hesitate, you say: “Do not be afraid, I am with you.” You give us your word, your presence, and your authority. And we come to worship you, because you count on us. Receive our praise, Lord! You are faithful! *Sharing the peace of Christ *Hymn – “Praise You” TFWS 2003 Scripture Reading – Psalm 71 – Leona UMH 794 Storytime with Children Time of Community Expressions – Pastor Jorge and Leona Hymn: “Holy, Holy, Holy” TFWS 2007 Thanksgiving and Celebration Prayers for Healing and Wholeness Our Community and World And now, we pray in the way Jesus taught us to pray, “Our father . . .” Hymn- “Here I Am, Lord” UMH 593 Invitation to Generosity- Pastor Jorge Offertory: “Wonderful Words of Life” by Phillip Bliss *Doxology Praise God, from whom all blessings flow . . . UMH 95 Scripture Reading: Jeremiah 1:4-7 Leona Message: “God Counts on You” Pastor Jorge *Prayer of Confession Lord, we acknowledge that we have doubted your calling and placed our excuses before your purpose. Forgive us for not fully trusting in your presence and power. Renew our hearts and make us available for your work. In Jesus’ name, Amen *Pastoral Benediction: May the Lord bless you and go with you. May His peace fill you, and His purpose guide you. Go in His grace, knowing that He counts on you. Amen *Song of Blessing- “Everything We Do is for the Glory of God” Everything we do is for the glory of God, amen. Everything we do is for the glory of God, amen. Everything we do is for the glory of God, Todo se hace par Gloria de Dios, amen, amen. Todo se hace par Gloria de Dios, amen, amen! Postlude: “Marching to Zion,” an African-American spiritual.  Fruitland United Methodist Church August 17, 2025 Prelude: Jim and Iran Trenkel Welcoming the Light of Christ and inviting the neighborhood to worship. Welcome and Announcements- Pastor Jorge and Chase *Call to Worship- Liturgist Let us sing to the God who planted His vineyard with love, who cleared the stones, prepared the soil, and surrounded it with care. We sing to the God who has cultivated us with grace! God looked for justice, but found oppression; He hoped for righteousness, but heard cries of disress. We come with open hearts, longing to bear good fruit. The Vineyard Keeper still sings over His people, waiting for us to respond with abundant life. We want to be a fruitful vineyard, planted in love and watered with justice. Today, we worship the God who never tires of loving, who turns deserts into gardens and dryness into hope. We worship with gratitude, with commitment, with living faith! Come, Lord, and make us Your vineyard of justice! Come, Lord, and receive our worship! *Sharing the peace of Christ *Hymn – “God of Grace and God of Glory” UMH 577 Scripture Reading – Psalm 80 – Chase V. UMH 803 Storytime with Children Time of Community Expressions – Pastor Jorge and Chase Hymn: “Holy, Holy, Holy” TFWS 2007 Thanksgiving and Celebration Prayers for Healing and Wholeness Our Community and World And now, we pray in the way Jesus taught us to pray, “Our father . . .” Hymn- “Sent Out in Jesus’ Name” TFWS 2184 Invitation to Generosity- Pastor Jorge Offertory *Doxology Praise God, from whom all blessings flow . . . UMH # 95 Scripture Reading: Isaiah 5: 1-7 Chase V. Message: “The Vineyard of Love and Justice” *Prayer of Confession O God, the Vinekeeper, You look for fruits of justice, But too often we have yielded wild grapes of selfishness. You have sown love, and we have responded with indifference. You have sought righteousness, and we have remained silent in the face of suffering. In silence, we confess what we have done and what we have left undone. Moment of silence. Hear the good news: God does not abandon the vineyard. In Christ, we are pruned, healed, and renewed. In the name of Jesus, your sins are forgiven. Thanks be to God. We want to live as fertile soil! Amen. *Pastoral Benediction: May the God of the vineyard nurture you with love, prune you with grace, and send you to bear the fruit of justice. Go in peace. AMEN. *Song of Blessing- “Halle, Halle, Halleluja TFWS 2026 Postlude: Jim and Iran Trenkel Rev. Jorge Rodriguez [email protected]  Fruitland United Methodist Church August 10, 2025 Prelude: Jim and Iran Trenkel Welcoming the Light of Christ and inviting the neighborhood to worship. Welcome and Announcements- Pastor Jorge and Pastor Letha *Call to Worship- Liturgist Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is the Father’s good pleasure to give us the Kingdom. We come with open hearts, ready to receive and share God’s love. Where our treasure is, there our heart will be also. We want our treasure to be compassion, justice, and radical generosity. Jesus calls us to release what we don’t need, And to give joyfully, so that no one is left out. In this worship, we weave purses that do not wear out, eternal treasures filled with love and hope. The Kingdom of God begins here, when we live with faith, surrender, and solidarity. Come, Lord Jesus, transform our hearts. Make us generous like you. *Sharing the peace of Christ *Hymn – “Open Our Eyes, Lord” TFWS 2086 Scripture Reading – Psalm 50 – Letha E. UMH 783 Storytime with Children Time of Community Expressions – Pastor Jorge and Letha E. Hymn: “Holy, Holy, Holy” TFWS 2007 Thanksgiving and Celebration Prayers for Healing and Wholeness Our Community and World Let us pray. Hymn- “When the Poor Ones” UMH 434 Invitation to Generosity- Pastor Jorge Offertory *Doxology Praise God, from whom all blessings flow . . . UMH # 95 Scripture Reading: Luke 12:32-40 Rev. Jorge Rodriguez Message: “Radical Generosity” *Prayer of Confession Generous God, We confess that sometimes we keep more than we share. We cling to what fades away, and forget that true treasure is found in loving generosity. Forgive us for seeking security in material things, instead of in your transforming Kingdom. Teach us to live with open hearts, to share with joy, and to trust in your good will. A moment of silent confession. In Christ we are forgiven. Grace restores us. Thanks be to God. Amen. *Pastoral Benediction: Fill your heart with courage, your hands with compassion, and your life with the joy of the Kingdom. Go in peace, to love and give freely. Amen. *Song of Blessing- “Jesu, Jesu” UMH #432 Postlude: Jim and Iran Trenkel Rev. Jorge Rodriguez [email protected]  Fruitland United Methodist Church August 3, 2025 Prelude: Jim and Iran Trenkel Welcoming the Light of Christ and inviting the neighborhood to worship. Welcome and Announcements- Pastor Jorge and Chase *Call to Worship – Pastor Jorge and Holly K. We come carrying what the world has given us, but we seek what God longs to plant. We leave behind the old, and put on new life in Christ. Where the world says “store up,” God says, “Love.” Our treasure is in heaven. Come, Lord Jesus, transform our hearts! *Sharing the peace of Christ *Hymn – “Give Thanks” TFWS 2036 Scripture Reading – Colossians 3:1-11 Pew Bible p. 1834 Children are in the basement today. It’s Art Day! Time of Community Expressions – Jorge and Holly K. Hymn: “Holy, Holy, Holy” TFWS 2007 Thanksgiving and Celebration Prayers for Healing and Wholeness Our Community and World Let us pray. Hymn- “They’ll Know We Are Christians” TFWS 2223 Invitation to Generosity Offertory *Doxology UMH # 95 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow . . . Scripture Reading: Luke 12:13-21 Rev. Jorge Rodriguez Message: “From Dust to the Eternal” *Prayer of Confession God of truth, we confess that we’ve loved our possessions more than your Kingdom. We have held on to grudges as if they were treasures, and resisted letting go of what doesn’t give life. But you call us to put on compassion, to lay down pride and anger, and to place our hearts where you dwell. Forgive us, Lord. Renew us with your Spirit, and teach us to seek what is eternal. Amen. Great Thanksgiving The Lord be with you. And also, with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them up to the Lord. (Over.) Demos gracias al Senor Nuestro Dios. It is right to give thanks and praise. And so, with your people on earth and all the company of heaven, We praise your name and join their unending hymn. Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might. Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. And so, in remembrance of these, your mighty acts in Jesus Christ, we offer ourselves in praise and thanksgivings, a holy and living sacrifice, in union with Christ’s offering for us, As we proclaim the mystery of faith. Christ has died; Christ is risen; Christ will come again. --Pastor continues with the blessing of the elements. All: The Lords Prayer: Our Father, who art in Heaven, hallowed be thy name . . . Sing During Communion “One Bread, One Body” UMH #620 *Pastoral Benediction: May Christ be your light, your strength, and your peace as you go. Amen. *Song of Blessing- “Halle, Halle, Hallelujah” TFWS 2026 Postlude: Jim and Iran Trenkel Rev. Jorge Rodriguez [email protected]  Fruitland United Methodist Church July 27, 2025 Prelude Welcoming the Light of Christ and inviting the neighborhood to worship. Welcome and Announcements- Pastor Jorge and Chase *Call to Worship – Led by Chase Van Weerdhuizen We come, with open hearts, to encounter the God who walks with His people. We gather to listen, to sing, and to be transformed. The One who formed the earth and breathed life into our souls calls us to awaken. We awaken to the mystery of God’s presence in the everyday and sacred. God invites us to build community, embrace justice, and care for creation. We respond with love, with faith, and with action. In this time of transition and renewal, we affirm that the Spirit never leaves us, We walk with confidence, knowing that God is already present where we have yet to arrive. May this moment be altar and home, a place of gathering and sending forth. We worship God with gratitude and hope. Come, Lord Jesus! *Sharing the peace of Christ *Hymn – “We Are One in Christ” TFWS 2229 Scripture Reading – Led by Chase Psalm 85 UMH p. 806 Childrens’ Story – Rev. Jorge Rodriguez Time of Community Expressions – Jorge and Chase Hymn: “Holy, Holy, Holy” TFWS 2007 Thanksgiving and Celebration Prayers for Healing and Wholeness Our Community and World And now, we pray in the way that Jesus taught us to pray. Our father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen. Hymn- “Seek Ye First the Kingdom of God” UMH #405 Invitation to Generosity Offertory *Doxology 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. Scripture Reading: Luke 11: 1-13 Rev. Jorge Rodriguez Message: “Lord, Teach Us to Pray” *Prayer of Confession- All Beloved Lord, We come with restless hearts, confessing that we often do not know how to pray as we should. Forgive us when our words are empty, Teach us to pray not only with words, but with acts of justice, gestures of compassion, and silence that waits for your presence. Open our eyes to see the sacred in the everyday, and let each breath be a prayer toward you. Amen. *Pastoral Benediction: May the God who listens with love walk beside you on the journey, strengthen your soul, and inspire prayer in every step you take. Go in peace, with faith and with joy, knowing that the Spirit goes with you. Amen. Song of Blessing: “Halle Halle Hallelujah” TFWS 2026 Postlude ~~~~~~~~ Pastor Jorge Rodriguez [email protected]. He will respond right away. Fruitland United Methodist Church July 20, 2025 Preaching: Rev. Jorge Rodriguez Sermon: “The Most Important Things Are Not Seen” Scripture: Luke 10: 38-42  Fruitland United Methodist Church July 13, 2025 Prelude “Guide me O Thou Great Jehovah” By John Hughes Welcoming the Light of Christ and inviting the neighborhood to worship -Preparing our hearts and souls for worship- Welcome & Introduction of Rev. and Mrs. Rodriguez- Holly Announcements from the Congregation * Call to Worship—Inspired by Psalm 82 God stands in the midst of the assembly. Judging the might with righteousness. We come to worship the God of justice. We proclaim His truth as one people. Defend the weak, rescue the poor. We commit to serve with compassion. We answer the divine call. (All) Rise up, O God, and judge the earth! You are Lord of all nations. AMEN *Sharing the Peace of Christ *Hymn- “Song of Hope” TFWS 2186 Responsive Reading- Holly Hutchinson, Psalm 82 UMH p. 804 Children’s Story- Rev. Jorge Hernandez (Adults, write down celebrations and concerns, to be collected during singing.) Time of Community Expressions Hymn: “Holy, Holy, Holy” TFWS 2007 Thanksgiving and Celebration Prayers for Healing and Wholeness Our Community and World The Lord’s Prayer Hymn- “Dear Lord, Lead Me Day by Day” UMH #411 Invitation to Generosity Offertory “Amazing Grace” Traditional hymn, Arranged by Robert Hughes *Doxology 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. Scripture Reading: Colossians 1:1-14 Rev. Jorge Rodriguez Message: “The Hope That Sustains Us” *Prayer of Confession – All Lord, we confess that we have often placed our hope in things that do not last. We have turned away from You, forgetting that we have already been rescued by Christ. Forgive us for not living as children of Your kingdom, for not bearing fruit, for letting fear dim our faith. Today we return to You, and we ask You to renew in us the hope that comes from the gospel. Thank you for loving us and sustaining us. In Jesus, our living hope, Amen *Pastoral Benediction: May the wind of the Spirit guide you, may the fire of his love illuminate you, may the grace of God sustain you, now and always. Go in peace, and may your voice always be one of welcome. Amen Song of Blessing: “Go Now in Peace” UMH #665 Postlude: “To God be the Glory” by W.H. Doane  Fruitland United Methodist Church July 6, 2025 Prelude - “I Will Sing of the Mercies of the Lord Forever” Arranged by John Innes Welcoming the Light of Christ and inviting the neighborhood to worship -Preparing our hearts and souls for worship- Welcome and Announcements - Holly Hutchinson * Call to Worship “Come Christians, Join to Sing” UMH #158 *Responsive Reading - Holly Hutchinson, Psalm 100 UMH Page 821 Moment for Mission – Leona Whitcomb, Scripture Reading – Holly Hutchinson, Isaiah 43:19 and Joshua 1:9 God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks be to God! Hymn “Lord, I Want to be a Christian in my Heart” UMH # 402 Young People’s Moment - Rochelle Killett Congregational Prayer and Lord’s Prayer We Offer Our Gifts Offertory – “Sweet Hour of Prayer” By William Bradbury *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 “Ready, Set, Grow!” Rochell Killett, Certified United Methodist Lay Speaker *Hymn “This a Day of New Beginnings” All verses. UMH # 383 Service of Holy Communion UMH p. 9 *Benediction Hymn “Jesu, Jesu” UMH # 432 Postlude (Please be seated) “We’re Marching to Zion” By Robert Lowry - Symbolically taking the light into the World – Thank you for worshiping with us today!  Fruitland United Methodist Church June 29, 2025 Prelude - Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee by Ludwig van Beethoven. 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 - Leslie * Call to Worship “For the Beauty of the Earth” UMH #92 *Responsive Reading - Liturgist, Psalm 8 UMH Page 743-744 Scripture Reading – Leslie, Ecclesiastes 3: 1-8 Pew Bible p.1037 God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks be to God! Young People’s Moment - Rev. David Thompson Congregational Prayer and Lord’s Prayer Hymn “Hymn of Promise” UMH #707 We Offer Our Gifts Offertory - Make Me a Channel of Your Peace Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi, music by Sebastian Temple. *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 “Time for a Change?” Rev. David Thompson *Hymn “ O God, Our Help in Ages Past” UMH# 117 *Benediction Hymn “We Are Called” TFWS# 2172 Postlude (Please be seated) –“How Firm a Foundation” An Early American Melody - Symbolically taking the light into the World – Thank you for worshiping with us today! |