Sunday July 18, 2021

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.

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