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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

FEBRUARY 15, 2026 TRANSFIGURATION SUNDAY REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JAMES ROSS Prelude - Lord, You I Love With All My Heart - Paul Manz Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship PASTOR: On this Transfiguration Sunday, we gather on the mountaintop with Jesus, wondering what we will encounter. PEOPLE: We come to encounter God’s glory revealed. PASTOR: We witness the revelation of Christ’s divinity made plain before us. PEOPLE: We come to witness God’s glory revealed. PASTOR: We remember that God’s glory is not about spectacle but truth, not about show but about Love made real among us. PEOPLE: We come to remember God’s glory revealed. PASTOR: We follow Jesus down from the mountaintop into the valleys, as God’s glory goes before us and behind us. PEOPLE: We come to be sent out to share God’s glory revealed. Thanks be to God! Amen. * Opening Hymn – “Majesty, Worship His Majesty” #176 *Affirmation of Faith – Nicene Creed #880 *Gloria Patri #70 Opening Prayer Radiant God, we come to you on the mountaintop to experience your glory. You come to us in the valleys. We meet you in gladness in a place where heaven and earth collide. May our worship of you encourage us on the journey and make us aspire to reflect your kingdom in the world. Transform us and keep us near to you. Amen. Children’s Chat Scripture- 2 Peter 1:16-21 and Matthew 17:1-9 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Message: “Shining with the Glory” Tithes and Offering Offertory - Verset - Leon Boellman *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94 Prayer Hymn – “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus” #349 Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer *Closing Hymn – “Every Time I Feel the Spirit” #404 Action Steps and Benediction Postlude - Jubilation - James Denton 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

FEBRUARY 15, 2026 TRANSFIGURATION SUNDAY REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JAMES ROSS Prelude - Lord, You I Love With All My Heart - Paul Manz Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship PASTOR: On this Transfiguration Sunday, we gather on the mountaintop with Jesus, wondering what we will encounter. PEOPLE: We come to encounter God’s glory revealed. PASTOR: We witness the revelation of Christ’s divinity made plain before us. PEOPLE: We come to witness God’s glory revealed. PASTOR: We remember that God’s glory is not about spectacle but truth, not about show but about Love made real among us. PEOPLE: We come to remember God’s glory revealed. PASTOR: We follow Jesus down from the mountaintop into the valleys, as God’s glory goes before us and behind us. PEOPLE: We come to be sent out to share God’s glory revealed. Thanks be to God! Amen. * Opening Hymn – “Majesty, Worship His Majesty” #176 *Affirmation of Faith – Nicene Creed #880 *Gloria Patri #70 Opening Prayer Radiant God, we come to you on the mountaintop to experience your glory. You come to us in the valleys. We meet you in gladness in a place where heaven and earth collide. May our worship of you encourage us on the journey and make us aspire to reflect your kingdom in the world. Transform us and keep us near to you. Amen. Children’s Chat Scripture- 2 Peter 1:16-21 and Matthew 17:1-9 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Message: “Shining with the Glory” Tithes and Offering Offertory - Verset - Leon Boellman *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94 Prayer Hymn – “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus” #349 Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer *Closing Hymn – “Every Time I Feel the Spirit” #404 Action Steps and Benediction Postlude - Jubilation - James Denton 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

FEBRUARY 15, 2026 TRANSFIGURATION SUNDAY REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JAMES ROSS Tithes and Offering Offertory - Verset - Leon Boellman *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94

FEBRUARY 15, 2026 TRANSFIGURATION SUNDAY REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JAMES ROSS Tithes and Offering Offertory - Verset - Leon Boellman *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94

FEBRUARY 15, 2026 TRANSFIGURATION SUNDAY REV. KENDRA BALLIET Scripture- 2 Peter 1:16-21 and Matthew 17:1-9 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Message: “Shining with the Glory”

FEBRUARY 15, 2026 TRANSFIGURATION SUNDAY REV. KENDRA BALLIET Scripture- 2 Peter 1:16-21 and Matthew 17:1-9 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Message: “Shining with the Glory”

EBRUARY 8, 2026 FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY GUEST SPEAKER: KURT CRAYS, ERIE UNITED METHODIST ALLIANCE CFO ORGANIST JAMES ROSS Prelude - Partita on Hymn to Joy - Charles Callhan Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship LEADER:People of God, why are you here? PEOPLE: We gather to worship with our hearts and our lives. LEADER: People of God, who do you worship? PEOPLE: We worship God, who loves us and teaches us to love. LEADER: People of God, how do you worship? PEOPLE: We worship God by breaking the bonds of injustice and freeing the oppressed. LEADER: People of God, come, let us worship God, whose glory surrounds us! PEOPLE: May our worship demonstrate God’s glory in our neighborhood, community, and the whole earth. * Opening Hymn – “For the Healing of the Nations” #428 *Affirmation of Faith – Apostles’ Creed #881 *Gloria Patri #70 Opening Prayer God of compassion and justice, the worship you choose for us is to loose the bonds of injustice, to let the oppressed go free, to share bread with the hungry, to shelter the homeless poor. Then your light shall break forth like the dawn, and your healing shall spring up quickly. So, in praise and wonder, we come to worship you not just with our words but with our hearts and our lives. Glory and honor be to you, O God, Creator of a new heaven and a new earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Children’s Chat Scripture- Micah 6:1-8 Leader: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Message: What Does the Lord Require? Tithes and Offering Offertory - Consecration - Roger C. Wilson *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94 Prayer Hymn – “Blest Be the Tie That Binds” #557 Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer Presentation of Love – Making homelessness rare, brief, and one-time—Just as Jesus would. Josh Henry – Director, EUMA’s Shelter Area Meadville (SAM) Kurt Crays – CFO, Erie United Methodist Alliance (EUMA) *Closing Hymn – “Christ for the World We Sing”#568 Action Steps and Benediction Postlude - Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise - Michael Burkhardt 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

EBRUARY 8, 2026 FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY GUEST SPEAKER: KURT CRAYS, ERIE UNITED METHODIST ALLIANCE CFO ORGANIST JAMES ROSS Prelude - Partita on Hymn to Joy - Charles Callhan Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship LEADER:People of God, why are you here? PEOPLE: We gather to worship with our hearts and our lives. LEADER: People of God, who do you worship? PEOPLE: We worship God, who loves us and teaches us to love. LEADER: People of God, how do you worship? PEOPLE: We worship God by breaking the bonds of injustice and freeing the oppressed. LEADER: People of God, come, let us worship God, whose glory surrounds us! PEOPLE: May our worship demonstrate God’s glory in our neighborhood, community, and the whole earth. * Opening Hymn – “For the Healing of the Nations” #428 *Affirmation of Faith – Apostles’ Creed #881 *Gloria Patri #70 Opening Prayer God of compassion and justice, the worship you choose for us is to loose the bonds of injustice, to let the oppressed go free, to share bread with the hungry, to shelter the homeless poor. Then your light shall break forth like the dawn, and your healing shall spring up quickly. So, in praise and wonder, we come to worship you not just with our words but with our hearts and our lives. Glory and honor be to you, O God, Creator of a new heaven and a new earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Children’s Chat Scripture- Micah 6:1-8 Leader: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Message: What Does the Lord Require? Tithes and Offering Offertory - Consecration - Roger C. Wilson *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94 Prayer Hymn – “Blest Be the Tie That Binds” #557 Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer Presentation of Love – Making homelessness rare, brief, and one-time—Just as Jesus would. Josh Henry – Director, EUMA’s Shelter Area Meadville (SAM) Kurt Crays – CFO, Erie United Methodist Alliance (EUMA) *Closing Hymn – “Christ for the World We Sing”#568 Action Steps and Benediction Postlude - Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise - Michael Burkhardt 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

FEBRUARY 8, 2026 FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY GUEST SPEAKER: KURT CRAYS, ERIE UNITED METHODIST ALLIANCE CFO Scripture- Micah 6:1-8 Leader: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Message: What Does the Lord Require?

FEBRUARY 8, 2026 FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY GUEST SPEAKER: KURT CRAYS, ERIE UNITED METHODIST ALLIANCE CFO Scripture- Micah 6:1-8 Leader: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Message: What Does the Lord Require?

February 1, 2026 Children’s Chat

February 1, 2026 Children’s Chat

February 1, 2026 Fourth Sunday after Epiphany Rev. Kendra Balliet Organist Jim Ross * Please Stand If Able Prelude - Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship LEADER: Beloved, what worship does God desire of us? PEOPLE: To do justice, love kindness, and live humbly with God. LEADER: In our life together as the body of Christ, what worship does God desire of us? PEOPLE: To do justice, love kindness, and live humbly with God. LEADER: When we share the good news with all creation, what worship does God desire of us? PEOPLE: To do justice, love kindness, and live humbly with God. LEADER: Come, let us worship God with justice, kindness, and humility! PEOPLE: We come to worship God with our voices and our lives. Thanks be to God! Amen. * Opening Hymn – “Christ for the World We Sing” #568 *Affirmation of Faith – Apostles’ Creed #881 *Gloria Patri #70 Prayer of Confession Micah reminds us that our prayers, fasting, and pious ritual must be lived out in compassion and justice: When we forget the fast you desire— To do justice, and rise up for the powerless: Lord, have mercy. When we forget the prayer you love— To show compassion and care for those in need: Christ, have mercy. When we forget the rituals you require— To create relationships of righteousness and peace: Lord have mercy. Assurance of Grace and Peace Friends, the love of God revealed in Jesus forgives us, heals us, and sets us free to rebuild, restore, and raise up foundations for new generations. Amen. Assurance of Pardon Children’s Chat Scripture- 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 and Matthew 5:1-12 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Message: “The Blessings of Christ” Rev. Alan Morrison Tithes and Offering Offertory - *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94 Prayer Hymn – “Give Thanks” #2036 Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer Communion - Insert *Closing Hymn – “Let There Be Peace on Earth” #431 Action Steps and Benediction

February 1, 2026 Fourth Sunday after Epiphany Rev. Kendra Balliet Organist Jim Ross * Please Stand If Able Prelude - Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship LEADER: Beloved, what worship does God desire of us? PEOPLE: To do justice, love kindness, and live humbly with God. LEADER: In our life together as the body of Christ, what worship does God desire of us? PEOPLE: To do justice, love kindness, and live humbly with God. LEADER: When we share the good news with all creation, what worship does God desire of us? PEOPLE: To do justice, love kindness, and live humbly with God. LEADER: Come, let us worship God with justice, kindness, and humility! PEOPLE: We come to worship God with our voices and our lives. Thanks be to God! Amen. * Opening Hymn – “Christ for the World We Sing” #568 *Affirmation of Faith – Apostles’ Creed #881 *Gloria Patri #70 Prayer of Confession Micah reminds us that our prayers, fasting, and pious ritual must be lived out in compassion and justice: When we forget the fast you desire— To do justice, and rise up for the powerless: Lord, have mercy. When we forget the prayer you love— To show compassion and care for those in need: Christ, have mercy. When we forget the rituals you require— To create relationships of righteousness and peace: Lord have mercy. Assurance of Grace and Peace Friends, the love of God revealed in Jesus forgives us, heals us, and sets us free to rebuild, restore, and raise up foundations for new generations. Amen. Assurance of Pardon Children’s Chat Scripture- 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 and Matthew 5:1-12 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Message: “The Blessings of Christ” Rev. Alan Morrison Tithes and Offering Offertory - *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94 Prayer Hymn – “Give Thanks” #2036 Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer Communion - Insert *Closing Hymn – “Let There Be Peace on Earth” #431 Action Steps and Benediction

February 1, 2026 Fourth Sunday after Epiphany Organist Jim Ross * Please Stand If Able Tithes and Offering Offertory - *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94

February 1, 2026 Fourth Sunday after Epiphany Organist Jim Ross * Please Stand If Able Tithes and Offering Offertory - *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94

February 1, 2026 Scripture- 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 and Matthew 5:1-12 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Message: “The Blessings of Christ” Rev. Alan Morrison Tithes and Offering

February 1, 2026 Scripture- 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 and Matthew 5:1-12 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Message: “The Blessings of Christ” Rev. Alan Morrison Tithes and Offering

January 25, 2026 Third Sunday after Epiphany Rev. Kendra Balliet Organist Jim Ross * Please Stand If Able Prelude Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship PASTOR: Children of God, when fears press in on every side, we can proclaim with confidence: PEOPLE: God is our light and salvation! Whom shall we fear? PASTOR: When our problems overwhelm us and we feel pressed in on every side, we can declare with confidence: PEOPLE: God is the stronghold of our lives! Of whom shall we be afraid? PASTOR: No matter the troubles we face, we seek after God and to live in the house of God forever. PEOPLE: God shelters and protects us in the day of trouble. PASTOR: Come, let us worship God with joy, for God is our light and salvation! PEOPLE: We come to worship as bearers of the Light. Thanks be to God! Amen. * Opening Hymn – “Lord of the Dance” #261 *Affirmation of Faith – Apostles’ Creed #881 Gloria Patri #70 *Opening Prayer Holy Christ, we come to You knowing that we have fallen away from your intentions for us. We have followed the paths of greed and envy, turned away from our brothers and sisters in need in order to satisfy our own desires. You gave your life for us, and yet we are willing to give so little at times. Forgive us for not understanding that You laid down your life for us. Forgive us for not recognizing the sacrifice of love, to live for others instead of ourselves. Call us back to repent and return to the kingdom of God. In your precious name, we pray. Amen. Children’s Chat Scripture- 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 and Matthew 4:12-23 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Message: “O How He Loves You and Me” Tithes and Offering Offertory *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94 Prayer Hymn – “Lord, You Have Come to the Lakeshore” #344 Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer *Closing Hymn – “O How He Loves You and Me” #2108 Action Steps and Benediction Postlude

January 25, 2026 Third Sunday after Epiphany Rev. Kendra Balliet Organist Jim Ross * Please Stand If Able Prelude Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship PASTOR: Children of God, when fears press in on every side, we can proclaim with confidence: PEOPLE: God is our light and salvation! Whom shall we fear? PASTOR: When our problems overwhelm us and we feel pressed in on every side, we can declare with confidence: PEOPLE: God is the stronghold of our lives! Of whom shall we be afraid? PASTOR: No matter the troubles we face, we seek after God and to live in the house of God forever. PEOPLE: God shelters and protects us in the day of trouble. PASTOR: Come, let us worship God with joy, for God is our light and salvation! PEOPLE: We come to worship as bearers of the Light. Thanks be to God! Amen. * Opening Hymn – “Lord of the Dance” #261 *Affirmation of Faith – Apostles’ Creed #881 Gloria Patri #70 *Opening Prayer Holy Christ, we come to You knowing that we have fallen away from your intentions for us. We have followed the paths of greed and envy, turned away from our brothers and sisters in need in order to satisfy our own desires. You gave your life for us, and yet we are willing to give so little at times. Forgive us for not understanding that You laid down your life for us. Forgive us for not recognizing the sacrifice of love, to live for others instead of ourselves. Call us back to repent and return to the kingdom of God. In your precious name, we pray. Amen. Children’s Chat Scripture- 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 and Matthew 4:12-23 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Message: “O How He Loves You and Me” Tithes and Offering Offertory *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94 Prayer Hymn – “Lord, You Have Come to the Lakeshore” #344 Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer *Closing Hymn – “O How He Loves You and Me” #2108 Action Steps and Benediction Postlude

January 25, 2026 Third Sunday after Epiphany Rev. Kendra Balliet Organist Jim Ross Tithes and Offering Offertory *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94

January 25, 2026 Third Sunday after Epiphany Rev. Kendra Balliet Organist Jim Ross Tithes and Offering Offertory *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94

January 25, 2026 Third Sunday after Epiphany Rev. Kendra Balliet Organist Jim Ross Scripture- 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 and Matthew 4:12-23 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Message: “O How He Loves You and Me”

January 25, 2026 Third Sunday after Epiphany Rev. Kendra Balliet Organist Jim Ross Scripture- 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 and Matthew 4:12-23 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Message: “O How He Loves You and Me”

JANUARY 18, 2026 SECOND SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Prelude - Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship PASTOR: Children of God, who has God called you to be? PEOPLE: A light to all the nations! PASTOR: When confusion, disunity, and misinformation threaten to undo us, who are you called to be? PEOPLE: A light to all the nations! PASTOR: When wars and rumors of wars in our communities and around the world overwhelm us, who are you called to be? PEOPLE: A light to all the nations! PASTOR: When the vulnerable are left without care or hope for flourishing, who are you called to be? PEOPLE: A light to all the nations! PASTOR: Come! Let us worship God, who gives us as a light of good news to all the nations! PEOPLE: We come to worship God, who calls us and equips us to reflect God’s glory and abundant life into all the world. Amen. * Opening Hymn – “Christ for the World We Sing” #568 *Opening Prayer Guide our feet, Lord. Show us the light of grace when we judge others too harshly. Warm our hearts with the glow of your love when we spew icy words of spite. Illumine our souls with joyful delight when sadness tries to take over the day. Shine brightly on us today, Lord, until we reflect your glory as a witness to this world. Amen. Affirmation of Faith – Apostles’ Creed #881 Gloria Patri #70 Children’s Chat Scripture- 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 and John 1:29-42 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Message: “Oh, Lamb of God” Tithes and Offering Offertory - *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94 Prayer Hymn – “Just as I Am, Without One Plea” #357 Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer *Closing Hymn – “The Summons” #2130 Action Steps and Benediction Postlude - 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

JANUARY 18, 2026 SECOND SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Prelude - Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship PASTOR: Children of God, who has God called you to be? PEOPLE: A light to all the nations! PASTOR: When confusion, disunity, and misinformation threaten to undo us, who are you called to be? PEOPLE: A light to all the nations! PASTOR: When wars and rumors of wars in our communities and around the world overwhelm us, who are you called to be? PEOPLE: A light to all the nations! PASTOR: When the vulnerable are left without care or hope for flourishing, who are you called to be? PEOPLE: A light to all the nations! PASTOR: Come! Let us worship God, who gives us as a light of good news to all the nations! PEOPLE: We come to worship God, who calls us and equips us to reflect God’s glory and abundant life into all the world. Amen. * Opening Hymn – “Christ for the World We Sing” #568 *Opening Prayer Guide our feet, Lord. Show us the light of grace when we judge others too harshly. Warm our hearts with the glow of your love when we spew icy words of spite. Illumine our souls with joyful delight when sadness tries to take over the day. Shine brightly on us today, Lord, until we reflect your glory as a witness to this world. Amen. Affirmation of Faith – Apostles’ Creed #881 Gloria Patri #70 Children’s Chat Scripture- 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 and John 1:29-42 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Message: “Oh, Lamb of God” Tithes and Offering Offertory - *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94 Prayer Hymn – “Just as I Am, Without One Plea” #357 Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer *Closing Hymn – “The Summons” #2130 Action Steps and Benediction Postlude - 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

JANUARY 18, 2026 SECOND SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Tithes and Offering Offertory - *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94

JANUARY 18, 2026 SECOND SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Tithes and Offering Offertory - *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94

JANUARY 18, 2026 SECOND SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY REV. KENDRA BALLIET Scripture- 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 and John 1:29-42 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Message: “Oh, Lamb of God”

JANUARY 18, 2026 SECOND SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY REV. KENDRA BALLIET Scripture- 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 and John 1:29-42 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Message: “Oh, Lamb of God”

JANUARY 11, 2026 BAPTISM OF OUR LORD SUNDAY REV. KENDRA BALLIET Children’s Chat

JANUARY 11, 2026 BAPTISM OF OUR LORD SUNDAY REV. KENDRA BALLIET Children’s Chat

JANUARY 11, 2026 BAPTISM OF OUR LORD SUNDAY REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Prelude - Pastorale-Guilmant Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship PASTOR: Come! Let us follow Jesus to the edge of the Jordan River to be baptized. PEOPLE: We come to be cleansed and made whole. PASTOR: Come! Let us witness John’s confusion and Jesus’ insistence that John baptize God Incarnate. PEOPLE: We come to join Jesus in choosing life in the kingdom of God. PASTOR: Come! Let us hear God declare the truth of Jesus’ identity and the truth of our identity as baptized people. PEOPLE: We come to remember and embody who we are as beloved children of God. PASTOR: Come! Let us worship God who leads us into the baptismal waters and salvation life. PEOPLE: We come to worship God who empowers us through divine presence to live together as the family of God. * Opening Hymn – “We Would See Jesus” #256 Children’s Chat Scripture- Matthew 2:1-12; Acts 10:34-48 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Message: “Received; Baptized; Sent” Tithes and Offering Offertory - Mystique 11-Boellmann *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94 Prayer Hymn – “Awesome God” #2040 Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer Celebration of the Servants of the Church Congregational Reaffirmation of the Baptismal Covenant #50 *Closing Hymn – “Into My Heart” #2160 Action Steps and Benediction Postlude - Recessional on Alford-Jon Spong