Stone United Methodist Church

MAY 17, 2026 ASCENSION SUNDAY REV. KENDRA BALLIET Children’s Chat

MAY 17, 2026 ASCENSION SUNDAY REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JAMES ROSS Offering and *Doxology Offertory - Brethren We Have Met Together - John Barr

MAY 17, 2026 ASCENSION SUNDAY REV. KENDRA BALLIET Scripture Reading – John 17:1-11 Morning Message – So That They May Be One

Children’s Chat

Prelude The Light of Christ Enters the Sanctuary Announcements *Call to Worship Leader: Transforming God, you have taken the world’s darkness and re-created a world filled with the joy of light and hope. People: Come and hear the good news of God’s love for all creation. Leader: Restoring God, you have turned defeat into sudden victory, and re-created a world filled with the joy of peace and shalom. People: Come and hear the good news of God’s awesome powers. Leader: Renewing God, we respond to your mighty deeds with songs of praise, worship and thankful prayers. You alone are God! People: Come and hear the good news of God’s blessings on us all. Glory and honor, power and dominion belong to God alone. Amen. *Praise Hymn “Trust and Obey” #467 *Unison Prayer: Holy God and author of our existence; our story is part of a greater story, and your hand is visible on every page and every scene. So too our stories cannot be disconnected from those in the past who have shaped the steps we take – saints and sinners, rebels and followers. They are part of our story as we are part of theirs. We pray we might be used to strengthen the story of faith that will be told by those who will come after we are gone. We pray this in the name of Jesus. Amen. *A MOTHER’S DAY AFFIRMATION (adapted from Annie’s Web Page) Mothers come in all different shapes and sizes. We don't even get to choose our mothers. Most mothers are married. some mothers are single, some have adopted children, some are widows raising children alone, some share joint custody of their children. For some Mother's Day is a very difficult day. they might have lost a child to an early tragic death, may have given up a child for adoption and never even held him or her in their arms. They may be women whose hearts breaks every Mother's Day because they have not been able to conceive or have endured many miscarriages. Their arms are empty and they ache. BUT God is greater then our circumstances and He knows our heart and hurts. God sees the BIG picture and we often only see the small pieces of the puzzle. Regardless of our present life circumstances, we raise our voices to God in praise, “Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen. (Ephesians 3:20-21) “Gloria Patri” Children’s Chat Scripture Reading – Genesis 12:1-2;Isaiah 43:18-19; Joshua 1:9; Proverbs 3:5-6; Philippians 1:6 Morning Message – “Transitions” Rev. Jim Tubbs Offering and *Doxology Sharing of Joys and Concerns Prayer Hymn “Be Still My Soul” #534 Time of Prayer and Healing with Lord’s Prayer Our altar is always open for prayer and anointing. Communion #30 *Closing Hymn “Blessed Assurance” #369 *Benediction

Offering and *Doxology

Scripture Reading – Genesis 12:1-2;Isaiah 43:18-19; Joshua 1:9; Proverbs 3:5-6; Philippians 1:6 Morning Message – “Transitions” Rev. Jim Tubbs

MAY 3, 2026 FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER LAITY-LED WORSHIP Scripture Reading Morning Message

MAY 3, 2026 FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER LAITY-LED WORSHIP ORGANIST JIM ROSS Prelude - Benedictus-Gordon Young The Light of Christ Enters the Sanctuary Announcements - Anne Finney, Lector *Call to Worship Leader: Easter people, in the midst of our questions and doubts, Jesus answers: People: I am the way, the truth, and the life. Leader: In the midst of our worry and distress, Jesus assures us: People: I am the way, the truth, and the life. Leader: In the midst of misinformation, confusion, and distrust, Jesus reminds us: People: I am the way, the truth, and the life. Leader: In the midst of dead ends and impossible challenges, Jesus shows us: People: I am the way, the truth, and the life. Leader: Come, let us worship as we learn to follow Christ, our way, our truth, and our life. People: Come, let us worship! Thanks be to God! Amen. *Praise Hymn “Victory in Jesus” #370 *Unison Prayer: Ever-gracious, Way-Making God, we celebrate the gifts of your Spirit. You have not fed us a diet of shame or shrinking, but with the milk of your truth, you have made us strong and faithful servants of Christ. You call us to take up the mantle of justice and to follow wherever faith leads us. You fill us with strength and hope, and you invite us to share in the cost and joys of discipleship. You promise us splendor and beauty in this life and in the world to come. Meet us here, we pray, that your word will be fulfilled in our hearing and that your Spirit will fill us with courage. Amen. *Affirmation of Faith – “Apostles’ Creed” #881 “Gloria Patri” Children’s Chat Baptism #39 Scripture Reading Morning Message Offering Offertory - Voluntary #1-Jon Spong *Doxology Sharing of Joys and Concerns Prayer Hymn “His Eye Is on the Sparrow” TFWS #2146 Time of Prayer and Healing with Lord’s Prayer Our altar is always open for prayer and anointing. *Closing Hymn “When We All Get to Heaven” #701 *Benediction Postlude - Voluntary-Jon Spong Thank you for sharing in this worship service. Please continue to stay in touch through our website (stoneumc.org) and/or by following us on Facebook (Stone UMC). If you have joys or concerns that you would like lifted up in prayer, please fill out the Prayer Card in the pew, on the website, or share them by contacting us at 814-724-6736 or churchoffice@stoneumc.org

APRIL 26, 2026 FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER - GOOD SHEPHERD SUNDAY REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Prelude The Light of Christ Enters the Sanctuary Announcements - Armendia Dixon, Lector *Call to Worship Leader: The gate stands open, ready for us to travel onward. People: But we are stubborn and fear to enter the gateway. Leader: Listen for the voice of the true Shepherd. People: His voice will we hear and obey. Leader: Hallellujah! People: Hallelujah! *Praise Hymn “Savior Like a Shepherd” #139 *Unison Prayer: We are standing at the gate, O Loving Shepherd, not sure about the journey. But you have called our names, and in your voice we hear such love and surety. Bring us safely on the journey and strengthen us that we may serve you in all that we do. AMEN. *Affirmation of Faith – “Apostles’ Creed” #881 “Gloria Patri” Children’s Chat Scripture Reading – John 10:1-10 Morning Message – The Sheep and the Shepherd Offering and *Doxology Sharing of Joys and Concerns Prayer Hymn “Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling” #348 Time of Prayer and Healing with Lord’s Prayer Our altar is always open for prayer and anointing. *Closing Hymn “Where He Leads Me” #338 *Benediction Thank you for sharing in this worship service. Please continue to stay in touch through our website (stoneumc.org) and/or by following us on Facebook (Stone UMC). If you have joys or concerns that you would like lifted up in prayer, please fill out the Prayer Card in the pew, on the website, or share them by contacting us at 814-724-6736 or churchoffice@stoneumc.org

APRIL 26, 2026 FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER - GOOD SHEPHERD SUNDAY REV. KENDRA BALLIET Children’s Chat

APRIL 26, 2026 FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER - GOOD SHEPHERD SUNDAY REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Offering and *Doxology

APRIL 26, 2026 FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER - GOOD SHEPHERD SUNDAY REV. KENDRA BALLIET Scripture Reading – John 10:1-10 Morning Message – The Sheep and the Shepherd

Stone United Methodist Church Third Sunday of Easter – April 19, 2026 Rev. Kendra Balliet Jim Ross, Organist (Expect this service to change at any moment upon the movement of the Holy Spirit. This service will be recorded.) * Denotes Please Stand If Able Prelude The Light of Christ Enters the Sanctuary Announcements *Call to Worship (Psalm 116) One: Come! Lift your voices to the Lord who always hears us. Many: Listen, Lord. Hear our voices sing your praises. One: Call on the Lord who bends low to hear us. Many: Listen, Lord. We lift our voices to you in praise. One: Call on the name of the Lord, all people. Many: Listen, Lord. We call on your wonderful name. For you saved us, you raised us and turned our lives around. Let your name be praised in this congregation. *Praise Hymn “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty” #139 *Unison Prayer: Merciful God, even as we remember how you have heard us in the past, we come to you again in our need, carrying burdens too large to bear. And yet, even in our need, we praise you. We praise you because we remember all you have done in the past and know that you will continue to love us and our community into flourishing. As we lay our burdens at your feet, transform the outpouring of our praise into love for all of our neighbors, so that we may grow more like you every day. Amen. *Affirmation of Faith – “Apostles’ Creed” #881 “Gloria Patri” Children’s Chat Scripture Reading – Luke 24:13-35 Morning Message – Astonished and Astounded Offering and *Doxology Sharing of Joys and Concerns Prayer Hymn “O How He Loves You and Me” TFHS #2108 Time of Prayer and Healing with Lord’s Prayer - Our altar is always open for prayer and anointing. *Closing Hymn “Open My Eyes” #454 *Benediction

Stone United Methodist Church Third Sunday of Easter – April 19, 2026 Rev. Kendra Balliet Scripture Reading – Luke 24:13-35 Morning Message – Astonished and Astounded

Stone United Methodist Church Third Sunday of Easter – April 19, 2026 Rev. Kendra Balliet Children’s Chat

Stone United Methodist Church Third Sunday of Easter – April 19, 2026 Rev. Kendra Balliet Jim Ross, Organist Offering and *Doxology

APRIL 5, 2026 SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Prelude - No, Not One! - Steven Scott The Light of Christ Enters the Sanctuary Announcements *Call to Worship Leader: God invites us into the holy realm of salvation. People: We come, but we come with many questions. Leader: God welcomes us with all our fears and doubts. People: We admit that we do have many doubts and fears. Leader: God’s love conquers all, even when doubts remain. People: With faith in God’s love, we bow before our Creator. *Praise Hymn “He Is Lord” #177 (sung 2x) *Unison Prayer: O living Christ, as the good news of Easter energized your first disciples to establish dynamic Christian communities, so energize us to dynamic life within our congregation. As your Spirit gave them courage to stand tall before the powers of this world, so empower us to proclaim your gospel and struggle for justice and peace. By your presence with us now, make us one in love and mission. Amen. *Affirmation of Faith – “Apostles’ Creed” #811 “Gloria Patri” Children’s Chat Scripture Reading – John 20:19-31 Morning Message – “Grace for the Doubting” Offertory - Living Water - Michael Shea *Doxology Sharing of Joys and Concerns Prayer Hymn “Let It Breathe on Me” Sing Twice #503 Time of Prayer and Healing with Lord’s Prayer *Closing Hymn “I Know Whom I Have Believed” #714 *Benediction Postlude - Classical Postlude - Robert J. Hughes Thank you for sharing in this worship service. Please continue to stay in touch through our website (stoneumc.org) and/or by following us on Facebook (Stone UMC). If you have joys or concerns that you would like lifted up in prayer, please fill out the Prayer Card in the pew, on the website, or share them by contacting us at 814-724-6736 or churchoffice@stoneumc.org

APRIL 5, 2026 SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER REV. KENDRA BALLIET Children’s Chat

APRIL 12, 2026 SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER REV. KENDRA BALLIET Scripture Reading – John 20:19-31 Morning Message – “Grace for the Doubting”

APRIL 12, 2026 SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Offertory - Living Water - Michael Shea *Doxology

Stone United Methodist Church Easter Sunday – April 5, 2026 Rev. Kendra Balliet Jim Ross, Organist Jennifer Ferrence, Cellist (Expect this service to change at any moment upon the movement of the Holy Spirit. This service will be recorded.) * Denotes Please Stand If Able Announcements ENTRANCE The service begins in silence. A processional party (clergy, worship leaders, gather at the back of the worship space. Reading: The Mourning John 20:1 The procession begins during the singing and proceeds to the altar. Low in the grave he lay, Jesus my savior, Waiting the coming day, Jesus my Lord! Reading: The Investigation John 20: 2-10 Up from the Grave He Arose UMH 322, vs 2 (no chorus) Reading: The Encounter John 20:11-18 Up from the Grave He Arose UMH 322, vs 3 and chorus Christ the Lord Is Risen Today UMH 302, vs 1-3 The Easter Acclamation (3x) Leader: Alleluia! Christ is risen. People: The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia! Unison Prayer Mighty and gracious God, you raised Christ Jesus from the dead and raised us with him also, that we may have life in him: Give us words to praise you and songs to sing Christ’s glorious resurrection. Keep safe in us the witness of those who ate and drank with their risen Lord that we may eat and drink with him at your resurrection table. “Christ the Lord is risen today!” Alleluia! Amen. Children’s Chat Offertory (Our Gratitude to the Lord) and Doxology Prayers of the People Prayer Hymn “He Lives” # 310 Pastoral Prayer Sermon “Whom Do You Seek?” Call to Confession “All the prophets testify about Jesus that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name.” Let us now confess our sins, assured that through Jesus’ death and resurrection, we have forgiveness and life. (Quotation based on Acts 10:43) Prayer of Confession O God, you gave your only Son to die for the sin of the world: We confess that we often fail to hold firmly to the message of his resurrection. We have not responded to your love with our whole hearts; we too often fall victim to despair and fear; we are indifferent to the cries of the poor and the calls for peace; we, who should praise you every day, are strangely silent. Take away the sting of death and put within us your victory for life. In Jesus’ name. Amen. Words of Assurance “For I handed on to you as of first importance what I in turn had received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the scriptures, and that he was buried, and that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the scriptures” (1 Corinthians 15:3-4). Alleluia! COMMUNION - see insert HYMN “Christ the Lord Is Risen Today” # 302 SENDING FORTH Pastor: Go in peace, filled with the love and power of the Risen Christ. Alleluia! Alleluia! People: Thanks be to God. Alleluia! Alleluia! Congregational Easter Postlude

Stone United Methodist Church Easter Sunday – April 5, 2026 Rev. Kendra Balliet Children’s Chat

Stone United Methodist Church Easter Sunday – April 5, 2026 Rev. Kendra Balliet Jim Ross, Organist Jennifer Ferrence, Cellist Offertory (Our Gratitude to the Lord) and Doxology

Stone United Methodist Church Easter Sunday – April 5, 2026 Rev. Kendra Balliet Sermon “Whom Do You Seek?”

March 29, 2026 Palm/Passion Sunday Rev. Kendra Balliet Children’s Chat

March 29, 2026 Palm/Passion Sunday Rev. Kendra Balliet Organist Jim Ross * Please Stand If Able Prelude - Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship LEADER: This is the day that the LORD has made; PEOPLE: let us rejoice and be glad in it. LEADER: This is the gate of the LORD; PEOPLE: the just shall enter through it. LEADER: This is the Lord’s doing; PEOPLE: it is marvelous in our eyes. LEADER: Save us, we beg you, O LORD. PEOPLE: Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the LORD. LEADER: The LORD is God, and God has given us light. PEOPLE: Praise God on the way to the altar with branches. LEADER: O give thanks to the LORD, for God is good. PEOPLE: God’s steadfast love endures forever. (Based on Psalm 118:19-29) * Opening Hymn – “Ask Ye What Great Thing I Know” #278 *Opening Prayer God our strength, you waken us morning by morning with your gracious word: Help us to stand together against the enemies of life and offer your mercy to the weary, in the name of Jesus who did not hide his face but stood firm before death to save the world. Amen. Call to Confession The Lord has need of us. The Lord asks us to come to the mercy seat, bringing our wounded hearts and our anguish, to lay our burdens before God that we may arise in wholeness and joy to follow Christ. Let us confess our sins. Prayer of Confession Save us, O God, for we are surrounded by danger and we live in death’s shadow. Forgive us when we fail to stand with the suffering, when fear causes us to close our eyes to wrongdoing, when weakness makes us turn back from following you. Lift us up to the hope and healing of the cross; make us bearers of the love of Jesus, poured out for the world. In his name. Amen. Words of Assurance It is the Lord God who helps us; who will declare us guilty? Giving thanks that God has answered us and become our salvation. Amen. Children’s Chat Baptism/Confirmation 45 - Mason Barickman Tithes and Offering Offertory - *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94 Prayer Hymn – “All Glory Laud and Honor” 280 vs 1 and 4 Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer Acts of Praise “At the Name of Jesus, Every Knee Shall Bow” Based Philippians 2:5-11 (Women read light print; men read bold.) Women: Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, Men: but emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being born in our likeness. Women: And being found in human form, he humbled himself and became obedient unto death even death on a cross. Men: Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name which is above every name, Women: that at the name of Jesus every knee shall bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, Men: and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Scripture- Matthew 21:1-11, Luke 22:39-46 - Luke 23:44-46 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Series: Season of Ash and Fire Message: Palms to Passion *Closing Hymn – “Alas! And Did My Savior Bleed” #294 Let this mind be in us that was in Christ Jesus, who became a servant that we might be free, humbling himself to death on the cross for the salvation of the world. Amen.

March 29, 2026 Palm/Passion Sunday Rev. Kendra Balliet Organist Jim Ross Tithes and Offering Offertory - *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94

March 29, 2026 Palm/Passion Sunday Rev. Kendra Balliet Series: Season of Ash and Fire Message: Palms to Passion

MARCH 22, 2026 FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Tithes and Offering Offertory - Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise-James W. King (Bell Choir) *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94

MARCH 22, 2026 FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Prelude - Ah, Holy Jesus- Cathy Moklebust (Bell Choir) Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship (Based on Psalms 130 and 126) LEADER: My soul waits for the Lord more than those who watch for the morning, more than those who watch for the morning. PEOPLE: Hope in the LORD! For with the Lord there is steadfast love, and great power to redeem. LEADER: The LORD has done great things for us, and we rejoiced. May those who sow in tears reap with shouts of joy. PEOPLE: Those who go out weeping, bearing the seed for sowing, shall come home with shouts of joy, carrying their sheaves. * Opening Hymn – “Ask Ye What Great Thing I Know” #163 *Opening Prayer Mighty God, you make a way for us in the chaos of the sea and give us water in desert places: Help us to live by the covenant you write on our hearts; open us to receive the new thing you are doing. Give us grace to know Christ, the sharing of his sufferings, and the power of his resurrection, that we may gain the heavenly call of God in Christ Jesus. Amen. Call to Confession God has promised to restore us to joy and wholeness if we acknowledge our sins and seek forgiveness. Therefore, remembering that there is forgiveness with God whom we revere, let us ask God to take us by the hand and lead us to the throne of grace. Prayer of Confession Have mercy on us, O God, according to your steadfast love, for we know our sins, and we cannot overlook them. We have failed to put our complete confidence in you; we rely on prestige and past success for reputation; we look to the wealth and power of nations for support; we cling to things, and yet knowing you surpasses all else. Wash us; heal us; teach us to honor you with truth. Let us know the joy and gladness of your saving grace that we may have life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Words of Assurance God has promised to forgive our iniquity and remember our sin no more. Let us set our minds on the Spirit and give praise to the One who raised Jesus from the dead. Amen. Children’s Chat Scripture- Romans 8:6-11 and John 11:1-45 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Series: Season of Ash and Fire Message: Seeds of Life Tithes and Offering Offertory - Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise-James W. King (Bell Choir) *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94 Prayer Hymn – “Breathe on Me. Breath of God” #420 Acts of Praise “The Promise of Resurrection” (Based on Isaiah 43:18; Ezekiel 37:14; John 12:24, 32; John 11:25, 40) Leader: “Do not remember the former things, or consider the things of old. I am about to do a new thing; now it springs forth. Can you sense it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.” People: Jesus says if we believe, we will see the glory of God. L: “I will put my spirit within you, and you shall live, and I will place you on your own soil; then you shall know that I, the LORD, have spoken and will act.” P: Jesus says if we believe, we will see the glory of God. L: “Unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains just a single grain; but if it dies, it bears much fruit.” P: Jesus says if we believe, we will see the glory of God. L: “And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself.” P: Jesus says if we believe, we will see the glory of God. L: “I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live.” P: Yes, Lord, we believe that you are the Son of God, the one coming into the world, the resurrection and the life. Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer *Closing Hymn – “Trust and Obey” #467 Action Steps and Benediction Postlude - Stabat Mater-Giovanni Pergolesi Thank you for sharing in this worship service. Please continue to stay in touch through our website (stoneumc.org) and/or by following us on Facebook (Stone UMC). If you have joys or concerns that you would like lifted up in prayer, please fill out the Prayer Card in the pew, on the website, or share them by contacting us at 814-724-6736 or churchoffice@stoneumc.org

MARCH 22, 2026 FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Tithes and Offering Offertory - Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise-James W. King (Bell Choir) *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94

MARCH 22, 2026 FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Scripture- Romans 8:6-11 and John 11:1-45 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Series: Season of Ash and Fire Message: Seeds of Life

MARCH 15, 2026 FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT UMCOR SUNDAY ORGANIST JIM ROSS Children’s Chat

MARCH 15, 2026 FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT UMCOR SUNDAY ORGANIST JIM ROSS Children’s Chat

MARCH 15, 2026 FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT UMCOR SUNDAY REV. KENDRA BALLIET Scripture- Ephesians 5:8-14 and John 9:1-41 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Series: Season of Ash and Fire Message: Light

MARCH 15, 2026 FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT UMCOR SUNDAY REV. KENDRA BALLIET Scripture- Ephesians 5:8-14 and John 9:1-41 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Series: Season of Ash and Fire Message: Light

MARCH 15, 2026 FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT UMCOR SUNDAY REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Tithes and Offering Offertory - Where Charity and Love Prevail - Robert Hobby *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94

MARCH 15, 2026 FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT UMCOR SUNDAY REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Tithes and Offering Offertory - Where Charity and Love Prevail - Robert Hobby *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94

MARCH 1, 2026 SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT REV. KENDRA BALLIET Scripture- Romans 4:1-5, 13-17 and John 3:1-17 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Series: Season of Ash and Fire Message: Covenant

MARCH 1, 2026 SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT REV. KENDRA BALLIET Scripture- Romans 4:1-5, 13-17 and John 3:1-17 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Series: Season of Ash and Fire Message: Covenant

MARCH 1, 2026 SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Prelude - Prelude on Dundee-Barbara Masters Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship (Based on Psalms 22 and 27) LEADER: One thing I ask of the Lord that will I seek after: PEOPLE: I will dwell in the Lord’s house all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord and inquire in the Lord’s temple. LEADER: Wait for the Lord, be strong and let your heart take courage, PEOPLE: Wait for the Lord! * Opening Hymn – “The Church’s One Foundation” #545 Opening Prayer God of the covenant, through your promise of life to Abraham and Sarah, you bless countless generations and touch all creation: Turn us again toward your abundant life, made ours through Jesus Christ. Prepare us in this holy season to reaffirm with all your church our covenant of baptism. In the name of Jesus, who reigns with you and the Holy Spirit; Amen. Call to Confession Because we are citizens of God’s righteous reign, Jesus calls on us to repent, that is, to turn toward God, take up our cross, and leave behind all that keeps us from following Jesus. Let us acknowledge before God and this congregation our need for repentance. Prayer of Confession God of glory, you sent your Son Jesus to die that we might have life: Show us the ways we fail to answer your call. Keep us from being bound to possessions, from longing for outward approval, from listening to voices that distract us from your word, from hesitating to lose our old lives and take up your new life. Our help comes from you, O Lord; keep us from all evil. In Jesus’ name. Amen. Words of Assurance Jesus our Lord was handed over to death for our trespasses. The God who raised this same Jesus from the dead welcomes those who truly repent in Jesus’ name and will transform us to conform to his glory. Thanks be to God. Amen. Children’s Chat Scripture- Romans 4:1-5, 13-17 and John 3:1-17 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Series: Season of Ash and Fire Message: Covenant Tithes and Offering Offertory - Improv. on In The Garden-Philip Jones *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94 Prayer Hymn – “One Bread, One Body” #620 Acts of Praise “Lift Up Your Eyes”— See Insert A Responsive Reading Based on verses from Genesis 15; Psalms 22, 27, 121; John 3; Mark 8; Romans 4; Philippians 3 Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer Communion *Closing Hymn – “Lift High the Cross” #159 Action Steps and Benediction Postlude - Voluntary on Charlestown-Dennis Janzer

MARCH 1, 2026 SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Prelude - Prelude on Dundee-Barbara Masters Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship (Based on Psalms 22 and 27) LEADER: One thing I ask of the Lord that will I seek after: PEOPLE: I will dwell in the Lord’s house all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord and inquire in the Lord’s temple. LEADER: Wait for the Lord, be strong and let your heart take courage, PEOPLE: Wait for the Lord! * Opening Hymn – “The Church’s One Foundation” #545 Opening Prayer God of the covenant, through your promise of life to Abraham and Sarah, you bless countless generations and touch all creation: Turn us again toward your abundant life, made ours through Jesus Christ. Prepare us in this holy season to reaffirm with all your church our covenant of baptism. In the name of Jesus, who reigns with you and the Holy Spirit; Amen. Call to Confession Because we are citizens of God’s righteous reign, Jesus calls on us to repent, that is, to turn toward God, take up our cross, and leave behind all that keeps us from following Jesus. Let us acknowledge before God and this congregation our need for repentance. Prayer of Confession God of glory, you sent your Son Jesus to die that we might have life: Show us the ways we fail to answer your call. Keep us from being bound to possessions, from longing for outward approval, from listening to voices that distract us from your word, from hesitating to lose our old lives and take up your new life. Our help comes from you, O Lord; keep us from all evil. In Jesus’ name. Amen. Words of Assurance Jesus our Lord was handed over to death for our trespasses. The God who raised this same Jesus from the dead welcomes those who truly repent in Jesus’ name and will transform us to conform to his glory. Thanks be to God. Amen. Children’s Chat Scripture- Romans 4:1-5, 13-17 and John 3:1-17 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Series: Season of Ash and Fire Message: Covenant Tithes and Offering Offertory - Improv. on In The Garden-Philip Jones *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94 Prayer Hymn – “One Bread, One Body” #620 Acts of Praise “Lift Up Your Eyes”— See Insert A Responsive Reading Based on verses from Genesis 15; Psalms 22, 27, 121; John 3; Mark 8; Romans 4; Philippians 3 Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer Communion *Closing Hymn – “Lift High the Cross” #159 Action Steps and Benediction Postlude - Voluntary on Charlestown-Dennis Janzer

MARCH 8, 2026 THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Tithes and Offering Offertory *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94

MARCH 8, 2026 THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Tithes and Offering Offertory *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94

FEBRUARY 22, 2026 FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Prelude - Holy Is The Lord- Schubert (Bells) Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship (Based on Psalms 25 and 32) LEADER: To you, O Lord, we lift up our souls. PEOPLE: Teach us your ways, O Lord; show us your paths and lead us in your truth. LEADER: Trust in God, who will not put you to shame; be glad in the Lord and rejoice in God’s justice. PEOPLE: Shout for joy, all you upright in heart! * Opening Hymn – “Lord, Who Throughout These Forty Days” #269 Opening Prayer God our help, you have given your angels charge over us to guard us in all our ways: Make known your presence with us throughout these forty days that we may find even in the wilderness your springs of living water, your touch that makes us whole. In Jesus’ name. Amen. Call to Confession Christ our Lord was tempted in the wilderness and knows all our trouble and weakness. We therefore have courage to confess our failings and our sins, knowing that the God of Jesus Christ will hear and forgive us. Prayer of Confession God of mercy, we confess that we too often satisfy our own desires before we think of others; we take needless risks that endanger ourselves and those around us; we look for power in the wrong places and fail to let you rule in our lives. Help us to turn away from all that keeps us from worshiping you alone. In Jesus’ name. Amen. Words of Assurance Jesus dismissed the tempter and walked from the wilderness toward the glory of the cross. Let us rejoice this day in Jesus’ glorious victory through his death and resurrection. In Jesus’ name we are forgiven. Children’s Chat Scripture- Matthew 4:1-11 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Series: Season of Ash and Fire Message: Wilderness Tithes and Offering Offertory - O Master Let Me Walk With Thee-Barbara Kinyon (Bells) *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94 Prayer Hymn – “Have Thine Own Way, Lord” #382 Acts of Praise Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer *Closing Hymn – “Lord, I Want to Be a Christian” #402 Action Steps and Benediction Postlude - The King of Love My Shepherd Is - Darwin Wolford

FEBRUARY 22, 2026 FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Prelude - Holy Is The Lord- Schubert (Bells) Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship (Based on Psalms 25 and 32) LEADER: To you, O Lord, we lift up our souls. PEOPLE: Teach us your ways, O Lord; show us your paths and lead us in your truth. LEADER: Trust in God, who will not put you to shame; be glad in the Lord and rejoice in God’s justice. PEOPLE: Shout for joy, all you upright in heart! * Opening Hymn – “Lord, Who Throughout These Forty Days” #269 Opening Prayer God our help, you have given your angels charge over us to guard us in all our ways: Make known your presence with us throughout these forty days that we may find even in the wilderness your springs of living water, your touch that makes us whole. In Jesus’ name. Amen. Call to Confession Christ our Lord was tempted in the wilderness and knows all our trouble and weakness. We therefore have courage to confess our failings and our sins, knowing that the God of Jesus Christ will hear and forgive us. Prayer of Confession God of mercy, we confess that we too often satisfy our own desires before we think of others; we take needless risks that endanger ourselves and those around us; we look for power in the wrong places and fail to let you rule in our lives. Help us to turn away from all that keeps us from worshiping you alone. In Jesus’ name. Amen. Words of Assurance Jesus dismissed the tempter and walked from the wilderness toward the glory of the cross. Let us rejoice this day in Jesus’ glorious victory through his death and resurrection. In Jesus’ name we are forgiven. Children’s Chat Scripture- Matthew 4:1-11 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Series: Season of Ash and Fire Message: Wilderness Tithes and Offering Offertory - O Master Let Me Walk With Thee-Barbara Kinyon (Bells) *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94 Prayer Hymn – “Have Thine Own Way, Lord” #382 Acts of Praise Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer *Closing Hymn – “Lord, I Want to Be a Christian” #402 Action Steps and Benediction Postlude - The King of Love My Shepherd Is - Darwin Wolford

FEBRUARY 22, 2026 FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Prelude - Holy Is The Lord- Schubert (Bells) Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship (Based on Psalms 25 and 32) LEADER: To you, O Lord, we lift up our souls. PEOPLE: Teach us your ways, O Lord; show us your paths and lead us in your truth. LEADER: Trust in God, who will not put you to shame; be glad in the Lord and rejoice in God’s justice. PEOPLE: Shout for joy, all you upright in heart! * Opening Hymn – “Lord, Who Throughout These Forty Days” #269 Opening Prayer God our help, you have given your angels charge over us to guard us in all our ways: Make known your presence with us throughout these forty days that we may find even in the wilderness your springs of living water, your touch that makes us whole. In Jesus’ name. Amen. Call to Confession Christ our Lord was tempted in the wilderness and knows all our trouble and weakness. We therefore have courage to confess our failings and our sins, knowing that the God of Jesus Christ will hear and forgive us. Prayer of Confession God of mercy, we confess that we too often satisfy our own desires before we think of others; we take needless risks that endanger ourselves and those around us; we look for power in the wrong places and fail to let you rule in our lives. Help us to turn away from all that keeps us from worshiping you alone. In Jesus’ name. Amen. Words of Assurance Jesus dismissed the tempter and walked from the wilderness toward the glory of the cross. Let us rejoice this day in Jesus’ glorious victory through his death and resurrection. In Jesus’ name we are forgiven. Children’s Chat Scripture- Matthew 4:1-11 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Series: Season of Ash and Fire Message: Wilderness Tithes and Offering Offertory - O Master Let Me Walk With Thee-Barbara Kinyon (Bells) *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94 Prayer Hymn – “Have Thine Own Way, Lord” #382 Acts of Praise Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer *Closing Hymn – “Lord, I Want to Be a Christian” #402 Action Steps and Benediction Postlude - The King of Love My Shepherd Is - Darwin Wolford

FEBRUARY 22, 2026 FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Prelude - Holy Is The Lord- Schubert (Bells) Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship (Based on Psalms 25 and 32) LEADER: To you, O Lord, we lift up our souls. PEOPLE: Teach us your ways, O Lord; show us your paths and lead us in your truth. LEADER: Trust in God, who will not put you to shame; be glad in the Lord and rejoice in God’s justice. PEOPLE: Shout for joy, all you upright in heart! * Opening Hymn – “Lord, Who Throughout These Forty Days” #269 Opening Prayer God our help, you have given your angels charge over us to guard us in all our ways: Make known your presence with us throughout these forty days that we may find even in the wilderness your springs of living water, your touch that makes us whole. In Jesus’ name. Amen. Call to Confession Christ our Lord was tempted in the wilderness and knows all our trouble and weakness. We therefore have courage to confess our failings and our sins, knowing that the God of Jesus Christ will hear and forgive us. Prayer of Confession God of mercy, we confess that we too often satisfy our own desires before we think of others; we take needless risks that endanger ourselves and those around us; we look for power in the wrong places and fail to let you rule in our lives. Help us to turn away from all that keeps us from worshiping you alone. In Jesus’ name. Amen. Words of Assurance Jesus dismissed the tempter and walked from the wilderness toward the glory of the cross. Let us rejoice this day in Jesus’ glorious victory through his death and resurrection. In Jesus’ name we are forgiven. Children’s Chat Scripture- Matthew 4:1-11 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Series: Season of Ash and Fire Message: Wilderness Tithes and Offering Offertory - O Master Let Me Walk With Thee-Barbara Kinyon (Bells) *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94 Prayer Hymn – “Have Thine Own Way, Lord” #382 Acts of Praise Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer *Closing Hymn – “Lord, I Want to Be a Christian” #402 Action Steps and Benediction Postlude - The King of Love My Shepherd Is - Darwin Wolford

FEBRUARY 22, 2026 FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Prelude - Holy Is The Lord- Schubert (Bells) Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship (Based on Psalms 25 and 32) LEADER: To you, O Lord, we lift up our souls. PEOPLE: Teach us your ways, O Lord; show us your paths and lead us in your truth. LEADER: Trust in God, who will not put you to shame; be glad in the Lord and rejoice in God’s justice. PEOPLE: Shout for joy, all you upright in heart! * Opening Hymn – “Lord, Who Throughout These Forty Days” #269 Opening Prayer God our help, you have given your angels charge over us to guard us in all our ways: Make known your presence with us throughout these forty days that we may find even in the wilderness your springs of living water, your touch that makes us whole. In Jesus’ name. Amen. Call to Confession Christ our Lord was tempted in the wilderness and knows all our trouble and weakness. We therefore have courage to confess our failings and our sins, knowing that the God of Jesus Christ will hear and forgive us. Prayer of Confession God of mercy, we confess that we too often satisfy our own desires before we think of others; we take needless risks that endanger ourselves and those around us; we look for power in the wrong places and fail to let you rule in our lives. Help us to turn away from all that keeps us from worshiping you alone. In Jesus’ name. Amen. Words of Assurance Jesus dismissed the tempter and walked from the wilderness toward the glory of the cross. Let us rejoice this day in Jesus’ glorious victory through his death and resurrection. In Jesus’ name we are forgiven. Children’s Chat Scripture- Matthew 4:1-11 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Series: Season of Ash and Fire Message: Wilderness Tithes and Offering Offertory - O Master Let Me Walk With Thee-Barbara Kinyon (Bells) *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94 Prayer Hymn – “Have Thine Own Way, Lord” #382 Acts of Praise Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer *Closing Hymn – “Lord, I Want to Be a Christian” #402 Action Steps and Benediction Postlude - The King of Love My Shepherd Is - Darwin Wolford

FEBRUARY 22, 2026 FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Prelude - Holy Is The Lord- Schubert (Bells) Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship (Based on Psalms 25 and 32) LEADER: To you, O Lord, we lift up our souls. PEOPLE: Teach us your ways, O Lord; show us your paths and lead us in your truth. LEADER: Trust in God, who will not put you to shame; be glad in the Lord and rejoice in God’s justice. PEOPLE: Shout for joy, all you upright in heart! * Opening Hymn – “Lord, Who Throughout These Forty Days” #269 Opening Prayer God our help, you have given your angels charge over us to guard us in all our ways: Make known your presence with us throughout these forty days that we may find even in the wilderness your springs of living water, your touch that makes us whole. In Jesus’ name. Amen. Call to Confession Christ our Lord was tempted in the wilderness and knows all our trouble and weakness. We therefore have courage to confess our failings and our sins, knowing that the God of Jesus Christ will hear and forgive us. Prayer of Confession God of mercy, we confess that we too often satisfy our own desires before we think of others; we take needless risks that endanger ourselves and those around us; we look for power in the wrong places and fail to let you rule in our lives. Help us to turn away from all that keeps us from worshiping you alone. In Jesus’ name. Amen. Words of Assurance Jesus dismissed the tempter and walked from the wilderness toward the glory of the cross. Let us rejoice this day in Jesus’ glorious victory through his death and resurrection. In Jesus’ name we are forgiven. Children’s Chat Scripture- Matthew 4:1-11 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Series: Season of Ash and Fire Message: Wilderness Tithes and Offering Offertory - O Master Let Me Walk With Thee-Barbara Kinyon (Bells) *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94 Prayer Hymn – “Have Thine Own Way, Lord” #382 Acts of Praise Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer *Closing Hymn – “Lord, I Want to Be a Christian” #402 Action Steps and Benediction Postlude - The King of Love My Shepherd Is - Darwin Wolford