sUNDAY aUGUST 10, 2025

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.
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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]