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REV. KENDRA BALLIET Series: “The Changemakers” Message: “A Story about Creativity” Scripture- Luke 7:36-50 (CEB)

REV. KENDRA BALLIET Series: “The Changemakers” Message: “A Story about Creativity” Scripture- Luke 7:36-50 (CEB)

OCTOBER 19, 2025 NINETEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Prelude Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship PASTOR: The world needs to change, a lot. There are so many things that need change, PEOPLE: and we can get overwhelmed, PASTOR: especially if we think that we need to make all of the change by ourselves. We need to remember that God is already at work. PEOPLE: God has been, and always will be, doing a new thing. PASTOR: We are called to show up and cooperate with what God is doing! We are the changemakers, and we are being made ready! PEOPLE: May we be changed by this time of worship! * Opening Hymn – “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” #384 *Apostles’ Creed #881 *Glory Be to the Father #70 ** Prayer of Confession Holy One, you are always at work in the world, and you call us to be a part of what you are doing. But all too often, we don’t see the creative opportunities that you have for us. We think too narrowly about what we can give, what we can do. We struggle to trust that you are at work within us as well. Forgive us. Forgive us for when we fail to see others. Forgive us for when we failed to trust. Forgive us for when we failed to risk vulnerability. Forgive us, and change us again. Remake us as the people who cooperate with your Spirit. Remake us as the Body of Christ, that we would work for the healing of the world. Amen. Silently Confess Our Sins Words of Assurance Children’s Chat Scripture- Luke 7:36-50 (CEB) Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Series: “The Changemakers” Message: “A Story about Creativity” Tithes and Offering Offertory *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94 Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns *Prayer Hymn – “Let Us Be Makers” Insert [sung to the tune of “Blessed Assurance”] Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer *Closing Hymn – “The Summons” TFWS#2130 Action Steps and Benediction Postlude

OCTOBER 19, 2025 NINETEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Prelude Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship PASTOR: The world needs to change, a lot. There are so many things that need change, PEOPLE: and we can get overwhelmed, PASTOR: especially if we think that we need to make all of the change by ourselves. We need to remember that God is already at work. PEOPLE: God has been, and always will be, doing a new thing. PASTOR: We are called to show up and cooperate with what God is doing! We are the changemakers, and we are being made ready! PEOPLE: May we be changed by this time of worship! * Opening Hymn – “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” #384 *Apostles’ Creed #881 *Glory Be to the Father #70 ** Prayer of Confession Holy One, you are always at work in the world, and you call us to be a part of what you are doing. But all too often, we don’t see the creative opportunities that you have for us. We think too narrowly about what we can give, what we can do. We struggle to trust that you are at work within us as well. Forgive us. Forgive us for when we fail to see others. Forgive us for when we failed to trust. Forgive us for when we failed to risk vulnerability. Forgive us, and change us again. Remake us as the people who cooperate with your Spirit. Remake us as the Body of Christ, that we would work for the healing of the world. Amen. Silently Confess Our Sins Words of Assurance Children’s Chat Scripture- Luke 7:36-50 (CEB) Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Series: “The Changemakers” Message: “A Story about Creativity” Tithes and Offering Offertory *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94 Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns *Prayer Hymn – “Let Us Be Makers” Insert [sung to the tune of “Blessed Assurance”] Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer *Closing Hymn – “The Summons” TFWS#2130 Action Steps and Benediction Postlude

OCTOBER 5, 2025 WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY REV. KENDRA BALLIET Scripture- Luke 10:1-11(CEB) Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God. Series: “The Changemakers” Message: “A Story about Collaboration”

OCTOBER 5, 2025 WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY REV. KENDRA BALLIET Scripture- Luke 10:1-11(CEB) Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God. Series: “The Changemakers” Message: “A Story about Collaboration”

OCTOBER 5, 2025 WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY REV. KENDRA BALLIET Children’s Chat

OCTOBER 5, 2025 WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY REV. KENDRA BALLIET Children’s Chat

OCTOBER 12, 2025 WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Tithes and Offering Offertory - Fill My Cup, Lord-Richard Blanchard *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94

OCTOBER 12, 2025 WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Tithes and Offering Offertory - Fill My Cup, Lord-Richard Blanchard *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94

OCTOBER 5, 2025 WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Prelude - Canticle-Gilbert Martin Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship PASTOR: The world is changing. We see it everywhere. We feel it in our bones. It seems to happen so much faster now than it used to. PEOPLE: The world is changing. PASTOR: And also, the world needs to change. Children are hungry. Systems are unjust. People are afraid. There are people on the streets who won’t make it a day longer. PEOPLE: The world needs to change. PASTOR: It is God’s desire that the world would change and become more like a holy commonwealth of just peace in which all have what they need. PEOPLE: And we are the changemakers. PASTOR: We are called to work alongside the Holy Spirit. We are called to follow the way of Jesus. PEOPLE: May we be changed by this time of worship! * Opening Hymn – “The Servant Song” TFWS#2222 *Apostles’ Creed #881 *Glory Be to the Father #70 ** Prayer of Confession Holy One, you are the beginning of all things. You are older than time itself. But we’re the ones who have a problem with change. We like things to stay the way they are. Or even better, we’d like things to go back to the way they were before. And so we get in the way when you are trying to do a new thing. We find change to be scary, and so when things need to change, we often don’t show up. Forgive us. Forgive us for when we ignore the people who need change the most. Forgive us for when we resist your holy transformation. Forgive us for when we, ourselves, refuse to change. Change us again. Remake us now to be more like your son Jesus. Open our hearts to all that you would have us change in this world. Amen. Silently Confess Your Sins Hear this assurance of Good News: the scriptures use this phrase many times: “And Jesus had compassion on them…” This is not just a story from long ago. It is true today. Jesus has compassion for us, for all that holds us back, for all that frightens us, for all that we have failed to do. This is the beginning of being a Changemaker–to know and believe in the compassion of Jesus, to accept this forgiveness, and to move toward greater compassion and forgiveness of others in our own lives. We have everything we need. Children’s Chat Scripture- Luke 10:25-37 (CEB) Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Series: “The Changemakers” Message: “A Story about Compassion” Tithes and Offering Offertory - Fill My Cup, Lord-Richard Blanchard *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94 Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns *Prayer Hymn – “Let Us Be Makers” #369 [sung to the tune of “Blessed Assurance”] Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer Communion *Closing Hymn – “Majesty, Worship His Majesty” #176 Action Steps and Benediction Postlude - Invention #1-Joseph Callaerts 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

OCTOBER 5, 2025 WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Prelude - Canticle-Gilbert Martin Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship PASTOR: The world is changing. We see it everywhere. We feel it in our bones. It seems to happen so much faster now than it used to. PEOPLE: The world is changing. PASTOR: And also, the world needs to change. Children are hungry. Systems are unjust. People are afraid. There are people on the streets who won’t make it a day longer. PEOPLE: The world needs to change. PASTOR: It is God’s desire that the world would change and become more like a holy commonwealth of just peace in which all have what they need. PEOPLE: And we are the changemakers. PASTOR: We are called to work alongside the Holy Spirit. We are called to follow the way of Jesus. PEOPLE: May we be changed by this time of worship! * Opening Hymn – “The Servant Song” TFWS#2222 *Apostles’ Creed #881 *Glory Be to the Father #70 ** Prayer of Confession Holy One, you are the beginning of all things. You are older than time itself. But we’re the ones who have a problem with change. We like things to stay the way they are. Or even better, we’d like things to go back to the way they were before. And so we get in the way when you are trying to do a new thing. We find change to be scary, and so when things need to change, we often don’t show up. Forgive us. Forgive us for when we ignore the people who need change the most. Forgive us for when we resist your holy transformation. Forgive us for when we, ourselves, refuse to change. Change us again. Remake us now to be more like your son Jesus. Open our hearts to all that you would have us change in this world. Amen. Silently Confess Your Sins Hear this assurance of Good News: the scriptures use this phrase many times: “And Jesus had compassion on them…” This is not just a story from long ago. It is true today. Jesus has compassion for us, for all that holds us back, for all that frightens us, for all that we have failed to do. This is the beginning of being a Changemaker–to know and believe in the compassion of Jesus, to accept this forgiveness, and to move toward greater compassion and forgiveness of others in our own lives. We have everything we need. Children’s Chat Scripture- Luke 10:25-37 (CEB) Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Series: “The Changemakers” Message: “A Story about Compassion” Tithes and Offering Offertory - Fill My Cup, Lord-Richard Blanchard *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94 Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns *Prayer Hymn – “Let Us Be Makers” #369 [sung to the tune of “Blessed Assurance”] Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer Communion *Closing Hymn – “Majesty, Worship His Majesty” #176 Action Steps and Benediction Postlude - Invention #1-Joseph Callaerts 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

OCTOBER 5, 2025 WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY REV. KENDRA BALLIET Scripture- Luke 10:25-37 (CEB) Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Series: “The Changemakers” Message: “A Story about Compassion”

OCTOBER 5, 2025 WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY REV. KENDRA BALLIET Scripture- Luke 10:25-37 (CEB) Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Series: “The Changemakers” Message: “A Story about Compassion”

OCTOBER 5, 2025 WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY REV. KENDRA BALLIET Children’s Chat

OCTOBER 5, 2025 WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY REV. KENDRA BALLIET Children’s Chat

OCTOBER 5, 2025 WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Tithes and Offering Offertory - Fill My Cup, Lord-Richard Blanchard *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94

OCTOBER 5, 2025 WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Tithes and Offering Offertory - Fill My Cup, Lord-Richard Blanchard *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94

OCTOBER 5, 2025 WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Prelude - Canticle-Gilbert Martin Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship PASTOR: The world is changing. We see it everywhere. We feel it in our bones. It seems to happen so much faster now than it used to. PEOPLE: The world is changing. PASTOR: And also, the world needs to change. Children are hungry. Systems are unjust. People are afraid. There are people on the streets who won’t make it a day longer. PEOPLE: The world needs to change. PASTOR: It is God’s desire that the world would change and become more like a holy commonwealth of just peace in which all have what they need. PEOPLE: And we are the changemakers. PASTOR: We are called to work alongside the Holy Spirit. We are called to follow the way of Jesus. PEOPLE: May we be changed by this time of worship! * Opening Hymn – “The Servant Song” TFWS#2222 *Apostles’ Creed #881 *Glory Be to the Father #70 ** Prayer of Confession Holy One, you are the beginning of all things. You are older than time itself. But we’re the ones who have a problem with change. We like things to stay the way they are. Or even better, we’d like things to go back to the way they were before. And so we get in the way when you are trying to do a new thing. We find change to be scary, and so when things need to change, we often don’t show up. Forgive us. Forgive us for when we ignore the people who need change the most. Forgive us for when we resist your holy transformation. Forgive us for when we, ourselves, refuse to change. Change us again. Remake us now to be more like your son Jesus. Open our hearts to all that you would have us change in this world. Amen. Silently Confess Your Sins Hear this assurance of Good News: the scriptures use this phrase many times: “And Jesus had compassion on them…” This is not just a story from long ago. It is true today. Jesus has compassion for us, for all that holds us back, for all that frightens us, for all that we have failed to do. This is the beginning of being a Changemaker–to know and believe in the compassion of Jesus, to accept this forgiveness, and to move toward greater compassion and forgiveness of others in our own lives. We have everything we need. Children’s Chat Scripture- Luke 10:25-37 (CEB) Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Series: “The Changemakers” Message: “A Story about Compassion” Tithes and Offering Offertory - Fill My Cup, Lord-Richard Blanchard *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94 Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns *Prayer Hymn – “Let Us Be Makers” #369 [sung to the tune of “Blessed Assurance”] Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer Communion *Closing Hymn – “Majesty, Worship His Majesty” #176 Action Steps and Benediction Postlude - Invention #1-Joseph Callaerts 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

OCTOBER 5, 2025 WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Prelude - Canticle-Gilbert Martin Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship PASTOR: The world is changing. We see it everywhere. We feel it in our bones. It seems to happen so much faster now than it used to. PEOPLE: The world is changing. PASTOR: And also, the world needs to change. Children are hungry. Systems are unjust. People are afraid. There are people on the streets who won’t make it a day longer. PEOPLE: The world needs to change. PASTOR: It is God’s desire that the world would change and become more like a holy commonwealth of just peace in which all have what they need. PEOPLE: And we are the changemakers. PASTOR: We are called to work alongside the Holy Spirit. We are called to follow the way of Jesus. PEOPLE: May we be changed by this time of worship! * Opening Hymn – “The Servant Song” TFWS#2222 *Apostles’ Creed #881 *Glory Be to the Father #70 ** Prayer of Confession Holy One, you are the beginning of all things. You are older than time itself. But we’re the ones who have a problem with change. We like things to stay the way they are. Or even better, we’d like things to go back to the way they were before. And so we get in the way when you are trying to do a new thing. We find change to be scary, and so when things need to change, we often don’t show up. Forgive us. Forgive us for when we ignore the people who need change the most. Forgive us for when we resist your holy transformation. Forgive us for when we, ourselves, refuse to change. Change us again. Remake us now to be more like your son Jesus. Open our hearts to all that you would have us change in this world. Amen. Silently Confess Your Sins Hear this assurance of Good News: the scriptures use this phrase many times: “And Jesus had compassion on them…” This is not just a story from long ago. It is true today. Jesus has compassion for us, for all that holds us back, for all that frightens us, for all that we have failed to do. This is the beginning of being a Changemaker–to know and believe in the compassion of Jesus, to accept this forgiveness, and to move toward greater compassion and forgiveness of others in our own lives. We have everything we need. Children’s Chat Scripture- Luke 10:25-37 (CEB) Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Series: “The Changemakers” Message: “A Story about Compassion” Tithes and Offering Offertory - Fill My Cup, Lord-Richard Blanchard *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94 Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns *Prayer Hymn – “Let Us Be Makers” #369 [sung to the tune of “Blessed Assurance”] Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer Communion *Closing Hymn – “Majesty, Worship His Majesty” #176 Action Steps and Benediction Postlude - Invention #1-Joseph Callaerts 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

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 SIXTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST REV. KENDRA BALLIET Children’s Chat

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 SIXTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST REV. KENDRA BALLIET Children’s Chat

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 SIXTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Tithes and Offering Offertory - *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 SIXTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Tithes and Offering Offertory - *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 SIXTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST REV. KENDRA BALLIET Scripture – Psalm 91:1-6, 14-16 and 1 Timothy 6:6-19 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Series: “I Will Call Upon the Lord” Message: “Safety in the Shadow of the Lord”

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 SIXTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST REV. KENDRA BALLIET Scripture – Psalm 91:1-6, 14-16 and 1 Timothy 6:6-19 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Series: “I Will Call Upon the Lord” Message: “Safety in the Shadow of the Lord”

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 SIXTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Prelude - Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship PASTOR: We gather today to worship God, who listens when we call. PEOPLE: We gather to rest in the shadow of God’s wings. PASTOR: We gather to pray to God, who answers us when we call. PEOPLE: We gather to lift our voices in the shadow of God’s wings. PASTOR: We gather to praise God, who rescues us when we call. PEOPLE: We gather to rejoice in the shadow of God’s wings. PASTOR: Beloved, come! Let us worship God, who covers and delivers us in Love. PEOPLE: We gather to worship in the shadow of God’s wings. * Opening Hymn – “Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus” #514 ** Unison Prayer - Written by St. Boniface (ca. 672-754). Eternal God, the refuge and help of all your children, we praise you for all you have given us, for all you have done for us, for all that you are to us. In our weakness, you are strength, in our darkness, you are light, in our sorrow, you are comfort and peace. We cannot number your blessings, we cannot declare your love: For all your blessings, we bless you. May we live as in your presence, and love the things that you love, and serve you in our daily lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. *A Statement of Faith of the United Church of Canada #883 *Glory Be to the Father #70 Children’s Chat Scripture – Psalm 91:1-6, 14-16 and 1 Timothy 6:6-19 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Series: “I Will Call Upon the Lord” Message: “Safety in the Shadow of the Lord” Tithes and Offering Offertory - *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94 Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns *Prayer Hymn – “God Will Take Care of You” #130 Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer *Closing Hymn – “Majesty, Worship His Majesty” #176 Action Steps and Benediction Postlude - The flowers on the altar today are given to the glory of God and in 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

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 SIXTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Prelude - Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship PASTOR: We gather today to worship God, who listens when we call. PEOPLE: We gather to rest in the shadow of God’s wings. PASTOR: We gather to pray to God, who answers us when we call. PEOPLE: We gather to lift our voices in the shadow of God’s wings. PASTOR: We gather to praise God, who rescues us when we call. PEOPLE: We gather to rejoice in the shadow of God’s wings. PASTOR: Beloved, come! Let us worship God, who covers and delivers us in Love. PEOPLE: We gather to worship in the shadow of God’s wings. * Opening Hymn – “Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus” #514 ** Unison Prayer - Written by St. Boniface (ca. 672-754). Eternal God, the refuge and help of all your children, we praise you for all you have given us, for all you have done for us, for all that you are to us. In our weakness, you are strength, in our darkness, you are light, in our sorrow, you are comfort and peace. We cannot number your blessings, we cannot declare your love: For all your blessings, we bless you. May we live as in your presence, and love the things that you love, and serve you in our daily lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. *A Statement of Faith of the United Church of Canada #883 *Glory Be to the Father #70 Children’s Chat Scripture – Psalm 91:1-6, 14-16 and 1 Timothy 6:6-19 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Series: “I Will Call Upon the Lord” Message: “Safety in the Shadow of the Lord” Tithes and Offering Offertory - *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94 Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns *Prayer Hymn – “God Will Take Care of You” #130 Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer *Closing Hymn – “Majesty, Worship His Majesty” #176 Action Steps and Benediction Postlude - The flowers on the altar today are given to the glory of God and in 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

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST REV. KENDRA BALLIET Scripture – Psalm 79:1-9 and 1 Timothy 2:1-7 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Series: “I Will Call Upon the Lord” Message: “For the Glory”

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST REV. KENDRA BALLIET Scripture – Psalm 79:1-9 and 1 Timothy 2:1-7 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Series: “I Will Call Upon the Lord” Message: “For the Glory”

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Tithes and Offering Offertory *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Tithes and Offering Offertory *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Prelude Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship PASTOR: When we are surrounded on every side, wondering which way is up and which way is down… PEOPLE: Help us, God, for the glory of your name. PASTOR: When we question which way to go and how to follow God’s path for us… PEOPLE: Help us, God, for the glory of your name. PASTOR: When we find our rest in God and long for others to know the sweet peace of God’s embrace… PEOPLE: Help us, God, for the glory of your name. PASTOR: Today, as we gather for worship, may we come ready to listen and discern God’s help that meets us right where we are. PEOPLE: Help us, God, to receive your help and to extend your help to our neighbors, all for the glory of your name. * Opening Hymn – “All Things Bright and Beautiful” #147 ** Prayer of Confession Loving and Gracious God—Holy one of Israel— tender one to all who call upon you with repentant and believing hearts: bless us, we pray, with your presence this day. Teach the little ones who have gathered to learn your ways, inspire those who seek your wisdom, energize those who are exhausted, comfort those who grieve, and strengthen those who are weak. Indeed, O God, fill all of our hearts with your praise and lead us in holiness and righteousness in this hour and in the hours to come. We ask it in Jesus' name. Amen. *A Statement of Faith of the United Church of Canada #883 *Glory Be to the Father #70 Children’s Chat Scripture – Psalm 79:1-9 and 1 Timothy 2:1-7 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Series: “I Will Call Upon the Lord” Message: “For the Glory” Tithes and Offering Offertory *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94 Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns *Prayer Hymn – “This Is My Song” #437 Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer *Closing Hymn – “Give Thanks” TFWS #2036 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

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Prelude Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship PASTOR: When we are surrounded on every side, wondering which way is up and which way is down… PEOPLE: Help us, God, for the glory of your name. PASTOR: When we question which way to go and how to follow God’s path for us… PEOPLE: Help us, God, for the glory of your name. PASTOR: When we find our rest in God and long for others to know the sweet peace of God’s embrace… PEOPLE: Help us, God, for the glory of your name. PASTOR: Today, as we gather for worship, may we come ready to listen and discern God’s help that meets us right where we are. PEOPLE: Help us, God, to receive your help and to extend your help to our neighbors, all for the glory of your name. * Opening Hymn – “All Things Bright and Beautiful” #147 ** Prayer of Confession Loving and Gracious God—Holy one of Israel— tender one to all who call upon you with repentant and believing hearts: bless us, we pray, with your presence this day. Teach the little ones who have gathered to learn your ways, inspire those who seek your wisdom, energize those who are exhausted, comfort those who grieve, and strengthen those who are weak. Indeed, O God, fill all of our hearts with your praise and lead us in holiness and righteousness in this hour and in the hours to come. We ask it in Jesus' name. Amen. *A Statement of Faith of the United Church of Canada #883 *Glory Be to the Father #70 Children’s Chat Scripture – Psalm 79:1-9 and 1 Timothy 2:1-7 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Series: “I Will Call Upon the Lord” Message: “For the Glory” Tithes and Offering Offertory *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94 Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns *Prayer Hymn – “This Is My Song” #437 Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer *Closing Hymn – “Give Thanks” TFWS #2036 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

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Children’s Chat

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Children’s Chat

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Tithes and Offering Offertory *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Tithes and Offering Offertory *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Prelude Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship PASTOR: We come seeking refuge in a world where goodness and good news can feel far away. PEOPLE: God is our hope and our refuge. PASTOR: We come searching for safety in a world that often calls foolishness wisdom and wisdom foolishness. PEOPLE: God is our hope and our refuge. PASTOR: We come longing for rest in a world that bombards us with all the ways people work against the abundant life and flourishing of their neighbors. PEOPLE: God is our hope and our refuge. PASTOR: Come, children of God, to find refuge and hope in God who delivers and restores us. PEOPLE: May God teach us and guide us to find refuge and be refuge with and for our neighbors today and every day. * Opening Hymn – “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” #400 ** Prayer of Confession O Most Patient God, we recognize how much we need you for life itself. But how often have we behaved as if we did not know or even care about you? How often have we become the ones who do not carry out justice? How often have we tried to dominate others, even as you stand with them? How often have we participated in the desolation of your creation by our treatment of the heavens, the earth, and its waters? Forgive us for these times when we have lost our way. All Loving God, we want to be among those whom you seek. Shower your mercy upon us. Find us and lead us safely home to faithfulness. Silently Confess Our Sins Assurance of Pardon My friends, when we are lost, all is not lost. God is seeking us, ready to turn our lives around, Gathering us in to the people of God. Let us rejoice in God’s mercy! Amen. *A Statement of Faith of the United Church of Canada #883 *Glory Be to the Father #70 Children’s Chat Scripture – Psalm 14 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Series: “I Will Call Upon the Lord” Message: “Our Hope is in the Lord” Tithes and Offering Offertory *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94 Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns *Prayer Hymn – “Something Beautiful” #394 Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer *Closing Hymn – “Amazing Grace” #378 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

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Prelude Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship PASTOR: We come seeking refuge in a world where goodness and good news can feel far away. PEOPLE: God is our hope and our refuge. PASTOR: We come searching for safety in a world that often calls foolishness wisdom and wisdom foolishness. PEOPLE: God is our hope and our refuge. PASTOR: We come longing for rest in a world that bombards us with all the ways people work against the abundant life and flourishing of their neighbors. PEOPLE: God is our hope and our refuge. PASTOR: Come, children of God, to find refuge and hope in God who delivers and restores us. PEOPLE: May God teach us and guide us to find refuge and be refuge with and for our neighbors today and every day. * Opening Hymn – “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” #400 ** Prayer of Confession O Most Patient God, we recognize how much we need you for life itself. But how often have we behaved as if we did not know or even care about you? How often have we become the ones who do not carry out justice? How often have we tried to dominate others, even as you stand with them? How often have we participated in the desolation of your creation by our treatment of the heavens, the earth, and its waters? Forgive us for these times when we have lost our way. All Loving God, we want to be among those whom you seek. Shower your mercy upon us. Find us and lead us safely home to faithfulness. Silently Confess Our Sins Assurance of Pardon My friends, when we are lost, all is not lost. God is seeking us, ready to turn our lives around, Gathering us in to the people of God. Let us rejoice in God’s mercy! Amen. *A Statement of Faith of the United Church of Canada #883 *Glory Be to the Father #70 Children’s Chat Scripture – Psalm 14 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Series: “I Will Call Upon the Lord” Message: “Our Hope is in the Lord” Tithes and Offering Offertory *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94 Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns *Prayer Hymn – “Something Beautiful” #394 Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer *Closing Hymn – “Amazing Grace” #378 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

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST REV. KENDRA BALLIET Children’s Chat

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST REV. KENDRA BALLIET Children’s Chat

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST REV. KENDRA BALLIET Scripture – Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Series: “I Will Call Upon the Lord” Message: “God Knows My Name”

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST REV. KENDRA BALLIET Scripture – Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Series: “I Will Call Upon the Lord” Message: “God Knows My Name”

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Tithes and Offering Offertory - Andantino-Adolph Fredrick Hesse *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Tithes and Offering Offertory - Andantino-Adolph Fredrick Hesse *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Prelude - Deep River-Anthony Giamanco Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship PASTOR: Wherever you go, from the top of the highest mountain or into the deep abysses of the earth, God knows you. PEOPLE: Wherever we go, God knows our name. PASTOR: Whatever you do, from the time you wake up until you lay your head down again, God knows you. PEOPLE: Whatever we do, God knows our name. PASTOR: However you live, from your inner thoughts to your public acts and everything in between, God knows you. PEOPLE: However we live, God knows our name. PASTOR: We gather to worship God, who loves us, knows us, and calls us by name. PEOPLE: We gather to worship God, for we are fearfully and wonderfully made by God who knows our name! * Opening Hymn – “Jesus Loves Me” #191 ** Prayer of Confession Holy God, we confess that we do not always love our neighbor. We confess that we have despised others, even to the point of hatred. We confess that we have been hurt by others. We confess that forgiveness and reconciliation at times are just impossible for us. We know that nothing is impossible in You. We come to You, seeking healing and wholeness for us. Help us, whenever possible, to live in peace with others, to seek reconciliation and healing and forgiveness. For Your Son came and lived among us, was betrayed and denied, abused and put to death. He rose again and came with the message of peace to those who had denied him and abandoned him. May we walk in his ways. Amen. Silently Confess Our Sins Assurance of Pardon For nothing is impossible with God. There is no place you can go, no end of the earth you can run, where God cannot find you. There is nothing on earth or beyond death that can separate you from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. You are forgiven. You are loved. You are reconciled to God. Go and live with the love of God. Amen. *The Apostles’ Creed #881 *Glory Be to the Father #70 Children’s Chat Scripture – Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Series: “I Will Call Upon the Lord” Message: “God Knows My Name” Tithes and Offering Offertory - Andantino-Adolph Fredrick Hesse *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94 Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns *Prayer Hymn – “Praise to the Lord” #139 Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer Communion *Closing Hymn – “Since Jesus Came Into My Heart” TFWS#2140 Action Steps and Benediction Postlude -Christ Whose Glory Fills the Skies-Denis Janzer 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

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Prelude - Deep River-Anthony Giamanco Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship PASTOR: Wherever you go, from the top of the highest mountain or into the deep abysses of the earth, God knows you. PEOPLE: Wherever we go, God knows our name. PASTOR: Whatever you do, from the time you wake up until you lay your head down again, God knows you. PEOPLE: Whatever we do, God knows our name. PASTOR: However you live, from your inner thoughts to your public acts and everything in between, God knows you. PEOPLE: However we live, God knows our name. PASTOR: We gather to worship God, who loves us, knows us, and calls us by name. PEOPLE: We gather to worship God, for we are fearfully and wonderfully made by God who knows our name! * Opening Hymn – “Jesus Loves Me” #191 ** Prayer of Confession Holy God, we confess that we do not always love our neighbor. We confess that we have despised others, even to the point of hatred. We confess that we have been hurt by others. We confess that forgiveness and reconciliation at times are just impossible for us. We know that nothing is impossible in You. We come to You, seeking healing and wholeness for us. Help us, whenever possible, to live in peace with others, to seek reconciliation and healing and forgiveness. For Your Son came and lived among us, was betrayed and denied, abused and put to death. He rose again and came with the message of peace to those who had denied him and abandoned him. May we walk in his ways. Amen. Silently Confess Our Sins Assurance of Pardon For nothing is impossible with God. There is no place you can go, no end of the earth you can run, where God cannot find you. There is nothing on earth or beyond death that can separate you from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. You are forgiven. You are loved. You are reconciled to God. Go and live with the love of God. Amen. *The Apostles’ Creed #881 *Glory Be to the Father #70 Children’s Chat Scripture – Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Series: “I Will Call Upon the Lord” Message: “God Knows My Name” Tithes and Offering Offertory - Andantino-Adolph Fredrick Hesse *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94 Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns *Prayer Hymn – “Praise to the Lord” #139 Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer Communion *Closing Hymn – “Since Jesus Came Into My Heart” TFWS#2140 Action Steps and Benediction Postlude -Christ Whose Glory Fills the Skies-Denis Janzer 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

AUGUST 31, 2025 TWELFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Prelude - Rhosymedre-Ralph Vaughn Williams Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship PASTOR: Children of God, when we witness the needs of strangers and listen to the struggles of our friends, remember: PEOPLE: Let mutual love continue. PASTOR: When we hear the struggles of those in prison and recognize the suffering of people near and far, remember: PEOPLE: Let mutual love continue. PASTOR: When temptations to hoard more money, more power, and more influence surround us on every side, remember: PEOPLE: Let mutual love continue. PASTOR: As we gather for worship, remember: God is here among us, surrounding us with love and forming us to live in love everywhere we go. PEOPLE: We choose to cooperate with God’s love today and every day so that mutual love will continue wherever we go and whatever we do. Amen. * Opening Hymn – “Marching to Zion” #733 ** Prayer of Confession Knowing that our God journeys with us in our confusion, our doubts, our failings, our struggles, we now come humbly before God to ask for mercy. For the times we fail to offer hospitality to those in our world who suffer injustice, oppression, and poverty, we pray: God, have mercy on us and your people. For the times we lack courage to address the causes of injustice, oppression, and poverty, we pray to our God: God, have mercy on us and on your people. For the times we give in to despair and resignation when confronted with the injustice of our world, we pray to our God: God, have mercy on us and on your people. For the times we allow our fears to triumph over the call to solidarity, we pray to our God: God, have mercy on us and on your people. Merciful God, receive our petitions. Heal the brokenness in our hearts and in our world caused by injustice, indifference, selfishness, and fear. Open our hearts to hear the cries of your suffering people. Support us as we seek to respond in mutual love and hospitality. Amen. *The World Methodist Social Affirmation #886 *Glory Be to the Father #70 Children’s Chat Scripture – Hebrews 13:1-19 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Series: “Dear Children of God,” Message: “Let Mutual Love Continue” Tithes and Offering Offertory - Prelude-W. A. Mozart *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94 Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns *Prayer Hymn – “Make Me a Servant” TFWS #2176 Sung 2x Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer *Closing Hymn – “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” #110 Action Steps and Benediction Postlude - Minuet Finale-G. F. Handel The flowers on the altar today are given to the glory of God and in honor of the 56th wedding anniversary of Glenn & Janet Humes. 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

AUGUST 31, 2025 TWELFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Prelude - Rhosymedre-Ralph Vaughn Williams Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship PASTOR: Children of God, when we witness the needs of strangers and listen to the struggles of our friends, remember: PEOPLE: Let mutual love continue. PASTOR: When we hear the struggles of those in prison and recognize the suffering of people near and far, remember: PEOPLE: Let mutual love continue. PASTOR: When temptations to hoard more money, more power, and more influence surround us on every side, remember: PEOPLE: Let mutual love continue. PASTOR: As we gather for worship, remember: God is here among us, surrounding us with love and forming us to live in love everywhere we go. PEOPLE: We choose to cooperate with God’s love today and every day so that mutual love will continue wherever we go and whatever we do. Amen. * Opening Hymn – “Marching to Zion” #733 ** Prayer of Confession Knowing that our God journeys with us in our confusion, our doubts, our failings, our struggles, we now come humbly before God to ask for mercy. For the times we fail to offer hospitality to those in our world who suffer injustice, oppression, and poverty, we pray: God, have mercy on us and your people. For the times we lack courage to address the causes of injustice, oppression, and poverty, we pray to our God: God, have mercy on us and on your people. For the times we give in to despair and resignation when confronted with the injustice of our world, we pray to our God: God, have mercy on us and on your people. For the times we allow our fears to triumph over the call to solidarity, we pray to our God: God, have mercy on us and on your people. Merciful God, receive our petitions. Heal the brokenness in our hearts and in our world caused by injustice, indifference, selfishness, and fear. Open our hearts to hear the cries of your suffering people. Support us as we seek to respond in mutual love and hospitality. Amen. *The World Methodist Social Affirmation #886 *Glory Be to the Father #70 Children’s Chat Scripture – Hebrews 13:1-19 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Series: “Dear Children of God,” Message: “Let Mutual Love Continue” Tithes and Offering Offertory - Prelude-W. A. Mozart *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94 Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns *Prayer Hymn – “Make Me a Servant” TFWS #2176 Sung 2x Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer *Closing Hymn – “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” #110 Action Steps and Benediction Postlude - Minuet Finale-G. F. Handel The flowers on the altar today are given to the glory of God and in honor of the 56th wedding anniversary of Glenn & Janet Humes. 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

AUGUST 31, 2025 TWELFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST REV. KENDRA BALLIET Children’s Chat Scripture – Hebrews 13:1-19 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Series: “Dear Children of God,” Message: “Let Mutual Love Continue”