Stone United Methodist Church

AUGUST 3, 2025 EIGHTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST REV. KENDRA L. BALLIET ORGANIST JAMES ROSS Prelude - Meditation on Liebster Jesu - Joseph Clokey Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship Pastor: Children of God, we gather as people who have received new life in Jesus Christ. People: We come to set our minds on Christ, who surrounds us in love. Pastor: The world tries to distract us with anxious rumors, worrisome lies, and misleading half-truths. People: We come to set our minds on Christ, who surrounds us in love. Pastor: In this place, we gather to remind, remember, and renew our commitment to dwell in the love of Christ. People: We come to set our minds on Christ, who surrounds us in love. Pastor: Children of God, come! Let us worship God, who clothes us in new life and renews us in grace. People: Come, let us worship as we set our minds on Christ, who surrounds us in love. * Opening Hymn – “I Have Decided to Follow Jesus” TFWS #2129 *Prayer of Confession God of glory, you sent Jesus among us as the light of the world, to reveal your love for all people. We confess that our sin and pride hide the brightness of your light. We turn away from the poor; we ignore cries for justice; we do not strive for peace. Forgive us, God. In your mercy, cleanse us of our sin, and renew us once again with your Spirit, so that, as forgiven and renewed people, we may reflect the love and life of Jesus Christ into our world. Assurance of Pardon Our God is a God of grace and mercy and love; know that our sins have been forgiven. May we be strengthened in all goodness. Since we have been raised with Christ, let us seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Thanks be to God. Amen. *Apostles Creed UMH #881 *Glory Be to the Father UMH #70 Children’s Chat Scripture – Colossians 3:1-3 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Series: “Dear Children of God” Message: “Set Your Mind” Tithes and Offering Offertory - Sandell - Dale Wood *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow UMH#94 Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns *Prayer Hymn – “Christ the Lord Is Risen Today” UMH#369 vs 1, 4-6 Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer Communion UMH p. 13 *Closing Hymn – “Seek Ye First” UMH #405 Action Steps and Benediction Reflecting and Sharing Prompt: How does worshiping in this community help you set your mind on things above? Postlude - Rejoice, The Lord is King - John Innes 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 3, 2025 EIGHTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST REV. KENDRA L. BALLIET ORGANIST JAMES ROSS Prelude - Meditation on Liebster Jesu - Joseph Clokey Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship Pastor: Children of God, we gather as people who have received new life in Jesus Christ. People: We come to set our minds on Christ, who surrounds us in love. Pastor: The world tries to distract us with anxious rumors, worrisome lies, and misleading half-truths. People: We come to set our minds on Christ, who surrounds us in love. Pastor: In this place, we gather to remind, remember, and renew our commitment to dwell in the love of Christ. People: We come to set our minds on Christ, who surrounds us in love. Pastor: Children of God, come! Let us worship God, who clothes us in new life and renews us in grace. People: Come, let us worship as we set our minds on Christ, who surrounds us in love. * Opening Hymn – “I Have Decided to Follow Jesus” TFWS #2129 *Prayer of Confession God of glory, you sent Jesus among us as the light of the world, to reveal your love for all people. We confess that our sin and pride hide the brightness of your light. We turn away from the poor; we ignore cries for justice; we do not strive for peace. Forgive us, God. In your mercy, cleanse us of our sin, and renew us once again with your Spirit, so that, as forgiven and renewed people, we may reflect the love and life of Jesus Christ into our world. Assurance of Pardon Our God is a God of grace and mercy and love; know that our sins have been forgiven. May we be strengthened in all goodness. Since we have been raised with Christ, let us seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Thanks be to God. Amen. *Apostles Creed UMH #881 *Glory Be to the Father UMH #70 Children’s Chat Scripture – Colossians 3:1-3 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Series: “Dear Children of God” Message: “Set Your Mind” Tithes and Offering Offertory - Sandell - Dale Wood *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow UMH#94 Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns *Prayer Hymn – “Christ the Lord Is Risen Today” UMH#369 vs 1, 4-6 Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer Communion UMH p. 13 *Closing Hymn – “Seek Ye First” UMH #405 Action Steps and Benediction Reflecting and Sharing Prompt: How does worshiping in this community help you set your mind on things above? Postlude - Rejoice, The Lord is King - John Innes 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 3, 2025 EIGHTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST REV. KENDRA L. BALLIET Children’s Chat

AUGUST 3, 2025 EIGHTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST REV. KENDRA L. BALLIET Children’s Chat

AUGUST 3, 2025 EIGHTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST REV. KENDRA L. BALLIET ORGANIST JAMES ROSS Tithes and Offering Offertory - Sandell - Dale Wood *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow UMH#94

AUGUST 3, 2025 EIGHTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST REV. KENDRA L. BALLIET ORGANIST JAMES ROSS Tithes and Offering Offertory - Sandell - Dale Wood *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow UMH#94

AUGUST 3, 2025 EIGHTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST REV. KENDRA L. BALLIET ORGANIST JAMES ROSS Scripture – Colossians 3:1-3 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Series: “Dear Children of God” Message: “Set Your Mind”

AUGUST 3, 2025 EIGHTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST REV. KENDRA L. BALLIET ORGANIST JAMES ROSS Scripture – Colossians 3:1-3 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Series: “Dear Children of God” Message: “Set Your Mind”

JULY 27, 2025 SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST REV. KENDRA L. BALLIET ORGANIST JAMES ROSS Prelude – Prelude Pastoral – Leon Boellmann Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship Pastor: Children of God, when the journey ahead seems long and hard, full of unknown dangers and all-too-real risks, remember: People: Keep the faith. God, who made us alive, is our Guardian and Guide. Pastor: When the voices on the side of the road tempt us with their misinformation full of unearned certainty, simple solutions, and quickness to blame and shame those who disagree with them, remember: People: Stay the course. God, who made us alive, is our Wisdom and Judge. Pastor: When those in power place barriers in our way, making it harder to share the love of God in our communities, trying to convince us it is easier to do nothing than remain firm in God’s call to act for the flourishing of all our neighbors, remember: People: Do not be afraid. God, who made us alive, is our Strength and our Advocate. Pastor: Children of God, come! Let us worship God, whose persistent love empowers us to persevere, to stay the course, to live by faith and not fear. People: Come, let us worship God, who makes us alive, through grace to love and serve God and one another. * Opening Hymn – “Blessed Assurance” #369 *Prayer of Intercession Just God, we sense your anger at the injustice that thrives in the world. We share your grief at the discord that rages among your children, the rejection of those who bear your image, and the oppression of those you know by name. We turn toward you for strength and guidance to turn away from the norms of this world, the lure of self-righteousness, and the appeal of comfort over justice. Embolden us to believe that another world is possible and empower us to participate in its creation. Amen. *Apostles Creed #881 *Glory Be to the Father #70 Children’s Chat Scripture – Colossians 2:6-19 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Sermon Series: “Dear Children of God,” Message: “Made You Alive” Tithes and Offering Offertory – Eucharistic Hymn – Samuel Walter *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94 Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns *Prayer Hymn – “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” #400 Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer *Closing Hymn – “The Church’s One Foundation” #545 Action Steps and Benediction Reflecting and Sharing Prompt: How have you encountered God in the fullness of who you are—body, mind, and spirit—in this church community? Postlude – Trumpet Tune – Domenico Gabrieli The flowers on the altar today are given to the glory of God and in honor of Jessica Finney’s birthday by Anne & Bob Finney. 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

JULY 27, 2025 SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST REV. KENDRA L. BALLIET ORGANIST JAMES ROSS Prelude – Prelude Pastoral – Leon Boellmann Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship Pastor: Children of God, when the journey ahead seems long and hard, full of unknown dangers and all-too-real risks, remember: People: Keep the faith. God, who made us alive, is our Guardian and Guide. Pastor: When the voices on the side of the road tempt us with their misinformation full of unearned certainty, simple solutions, and quickness to blame and shame those who disagree with them, remember: People: Stay the course. God, who made us alive, is our Wisdom and Judge. Pastor: When those in power place barriers in our way, making it harder to share the love of God in our communities, trying to convince us it is easier to do nothing than remain firm in God’s call to act for the flourishing of all our neighbors, remember: People: Do not be afraid. God, who made us alive, is our Strength and our Advocate. Pastor: Children of God, come! Let us worship God, whose persistent love empowers us to persevere, to stay the course, to live by faith and not fear. People: Come, let us worship God, who makes us alive, through grace to love and serve God and one another. * Opening Hymn – “Blessed Assurance” #369 *Prayer of Intercession Just God, we sense your anger at the injustice that thrives in the world. We share your grief at the discord that rages among your children, the rejection of those who bear your image, and the oppression of those you know by name. We turn toward you for strength and guidance to turn away from the norms of this world, the lure of self-righteousness, and the appeal of comfort over justice. Embolden us to believe that another world is possible and empower us to participate in its creation. Amen. *Apostles Creed #881 *Glory Be to the Father #70 Children’s Chat Scripture – Colossians 2:6-19 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Sermon Series: “Dear Children of God,” Message: “Made You Alive” Tithes and Offering Offertory – Eucharistic Hymn – Samuel Walter *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94 Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns *Prayer Hymn – “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” #400 Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer *Closing Hymn – “The Church’s One Foundation” #545 Action Steps and Benediction Reflecting and Sharing Prompt: How have you encountered God in the fullness of who you are—body, mind, and spirit—in this church community? Postlude – Trumpet Tune – Domenico Gabrieli The flowers on the altar today are given to the glory of God and in honor of Jessica Finney’s birthday by Anne & Bob Finney. 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

JULY 27, 2025 SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST REV. KENDRA L. BALLIET Scripture – Colossians 2:6-19 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Sermon Series: “Dear Children of God,” Message: “Made You Alive”

JULY 27, 2025 SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST REV. KENDRA L. BALLIET Scripture – Colossians 2:6-19 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Sermon Series: “Dear Children of God,” Message: “Made You Alive”

JULY 27, 2025 SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST REV. KENDRA L. BALLIET ORGANIST JAMES ROSS Tithes and Offering Offertory – Eucharistic Hymn – Samuel Walter *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94

JULY 27, 2025 SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST REV. KENDRA L. BALLIET ORGANIST JAMES ROSS Tithes and Offering Offertory – Eucharistic Hymn – Samuel Walter *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94

July 20, 2025 SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST REV. KENDRA L. BALLIET Scripture – Colossians 1:15-28 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Series: “Dear Children of God,” Message: “Image of the Invisible”

July 20, 2025 SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST REV. KENDRA L. BALLIET Scripture – Colossians 1:15-28 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Series: “Dear Children of God,” Message: “Image of the Invisible”

July 20, 2025 SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST REV. KENDRA L. BALLIET ORGANIST JAMES ROSS * Please Stand If Able Prelude - Prelude on "What a Friend"-Gordon Young Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship Pastor: Children of God, in Jesus, Love became flesh and moved into the neighborhood. People: We gather to worship Christ, the image of the invisible. Pastor: In Jesus, we meet the fullness of God with no barriers to access. People: We gather to worship Christ, the image of the invisible. Pastor: In Jesus, our separation from God, neighbor, self, and creation has been removed. We are free for divine and loving connection once again. People: We gather to worship Christ, the image of the invisible. Pastor: Children of God, come! Come, let us worship God, whose power makes Love visible to us so that we might reflect Love to the world. People: Come, let us worship Christ, Love who came to dwell among us and within us! * Opening Hymn – “Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise” #103 **Prayer of Intercession O Christ, your cross speaks both to us and to our world. In your dying for us, You accepted the pain and hurt of the whole of creation. The arms of your cross stretch out Across the broken world in reconciliation. You have made peace with us. Helps us to make peace with you By sharing in your reconciling work. May we recognize your spirit Disturbing and challenging us to care for creation And for the poor who most feel the effects of its abuse. O Christ, the whole of creation groans. Set us free and make us whole. Amen. *Apostles Creed #881 *Glory Be to the Father #70 Children’s Chat Scripture – Colossians 1:15-28 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Series: “Dear Children of God,” Message: “Image of the Invisible” Tithes and Offering Offertory - Largo-Antonio Vivaldi *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94 Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns *Prayer Hymn – “More Love to Thee, O Christ” #453 Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer *Closing Hymn – “Victory in Jesus” #370 Action Steps and Benediction Reflecting and Sharing Prompt: How have you experienced God’s love and presence when you sing and pray together in this church community? Postlude - Solid Rock-Anna Laura Page The flowers on the altar today are given to the glory of God and in memory of our mother's 100 birthday on July 19th by Joyce Minnis and Carolyn Turnbull. 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

July 20, 2025 SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST REV. KENDRA L. BALLIET ORGANIST JAMES ROSS * Please Stand If Able Prelude - Prelude on "What a Friend"-Gordon Young Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship Pastor: Children of God, in Jesus, Love became flesh and moved into the neighborhood. People: We gather to worship Christ, the image of the invisible. Pastor: In Jesus, we meet the fullness of God with no barriers to access. People: We gather to worship Christ, the image of the invisible. Pastor: In Jesus, our separation from God, neighbor, self, and creation has been removed. We are free for divine and loving connection once again. People: We gather to worship Christ, the image of the invisible. Pastor: Children of God, come! Come, let us worship God, whose power makes Love visible to us so that we might reflect Love to the world. People: Come, let us worship Christ, Love who came to dwell among us and within us! * Opening Hymn – “Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise” #103 **Prayer of Intercession O Christ, your cross speaks both to us and to our world. In your dying for us, You accepted the pain and hurt of the whole of creation. The arms of your cross stretch out Across the broken world in reconciliation. You have made peace with us. Helps us to make peace with you By sharing in your reconciling work. May we recognize your spirit Disturbing and challenging us to care for creation And for the poor who most feel the effects of its abuse. O Christ, the whole of creation groans. Set us free and make us whole. Amen. *Apostles Creed #881 *Glory Be to the Father #70 Children’s Chat Scripture – Colossians 1:15-28 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Series: “Dear Children of God,” Message: “Image of the Invisible” Tithes and Offering Offertory - Largo-Antonio Vivaldi *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94 Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns *Prayer Hymn – “More Love to Thee, O Christ” #453 Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer *Closing Hymn – “Victory in Jesus” #370 Action Steps and Benediction Reflecting and Sharing Prompt: How have you experienced God’s love and presence when you sing and pray together in this church community? Postlude - Solid Rock-Anna Laura Page The flowers on the altar today are given to the glory of God and in memory of our mother's 100 birthday on July 19th by Joyce Minnis and Carolyn Turnbull. 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

July 20, 2025 SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST REV. KENDRA L. BALLIET ORGANIST JAMES ROSS Tithes and Offering Offertory - Largo-Antonio Vivaldi *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94

July 20, 2025 SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST REV. KENDRA L. BALLIET ORGANIST JAMES ROSS Tithes and Offering Offertory - Largo-Antonio Vivaldi *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94

JULY 13, 2025 FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Tithes and Offering Offertory - Come Down O Love Divine - Paul Manz *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94

JULY 13, 2025 FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Tithes and Offering Offertory - Come Down O Love Divine - Paul Manz *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94

JULY 13, 2025 FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST REV. KENDRA BALLIET Scripture – Colossians 1:1-14 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Series: “Dear Children of God,” Message: “Heard of This Hope”

JULY 13, 2025 FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST REV. KENDRA BALLIET Scripture – Colossians 1:1-14 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Series: “Dear Children of God,” Message: “Heard of This Hope”

JULY 13, 2025 FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Prelude - Benedictus - Gordon Young Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship Pastor: Children of God, are you listening? Have you noticed? God has planted seeds of hope among us. People: We have heard of this hope! Pastor: Are you listening? Have you noticed? God nurtures hope among us, helping us bear the fruit of faithfulness in this world. People: We seek this hope as we learn to live in faith. Pastor: Are you listening? Have you noticed? The hope of God’s good news forms you to love one another with the love of Christ. People: We cling to this hope as we grow in love of God, self, neighbor, and all creation. Pastor: Children of God, come! Come, let us worship God who graciously offers us the gift of hope. People: Come, let us worship God who empowers us to put our hope into faithful and loving actions! * Opening Hymn – “Come That We Love the Lord” #733 **Prayer of Confession Gracious and Merciful God, your love is steadfast, and your mercy endures forever. Forgive us for not loving as you love. Forgive us for the ways and words we’ve used to oppress your people and help us to forgive those who’ve oppressed us. Forgive us for the deeds that we’ve done that have burdened instead of uplifted the hearts and minds of those we’ve encountered. Forgive us for silence during times of injustice and free us to rise and advocate for those who live under the leadership of unjust rulers, who live in a state of turmoil and depression. Help us to reconcile and make peace with one another. Help us to bear one another’s burdens and to be agents of your liberating love so that all of your people will be able to live justly. We confess our sins before you silently now, knowing that you are willing to able to cleanse and revive us through Christ’s resurrecting power, in whose name we pray. Amen. *Apostles Creed #881 *Glory Be to the Father #70 Children’s Chat Scripture – Colossians 1:1-14 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Series: “Dear Children of God,” Message: “Heard of This Hope” Tithes and Offering Offertory - Come Down O Love Divine - Paul Manz *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94 Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns *Prayer Hymn – “El Shaddai” #123 Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer *Closing Hymn – “Lord, I Want to Be a Christian” #402 Action Steps and Benediction Reflecting and Sharing Prompt: Where do you encounter hope in this church community? Postlude - Postlude on Hyfrydol - Gordon Young 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

JULY 13, 2025 FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Prelude - Benedictus - Gordon Young Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship Pastor: Children of God, are you listening? Have you noticed? God has planted seeds of hope among us. People: We have heard of this hope! Pastor: Are you listening? Have you noticed? God nurtures hope among us, helping us bear the fruit of faithfulness in this world. People: We seek this hope as we learn to live in faith. Pastor: Are you listening? Have you noticed? The hope of God’s good news forms you to love one another with the love of Christ. People: We cling to this hope as we grow in love of God, self, neighbor, and all creation. Pastor: Children of God, come! Come, let us worship God who graciously offers us the gift of hope. People: Come, let us worship God who empowers us to put our hope into faithful and loving actions! * Opening Hymn – “Come That We Love the Lord” #733 **Prayer of Confession Gracious and Merciful God, your love is steadfast, and your mercy endures forever. Forgive us for not loving as you love. Forgive us for the ways and words we’ve used to oppress your people and help us to forgive those who’ve oppressed us. Forgive us for the deeds that we’ve done that have burdened instead of uplifted the hearts and minds of those we’ve encountered. Forgive us for silence during times of injustice and free us to rise and advocate for those who live under the leadership of unjust rulers, who live in a state of turmoil and depression. Help us to reconcile and make peace with one another. Help us to bear one another’s burdens and to be agents of your liberating love so that all of your people will be able to live justly. We confess our sins before you silently now, knowing that you are willing to able to cleanse and revive us through Christ’s resurrecting power, in whose name we pray. Amen. *Apostles Creed #881 *Glory Be to the Father #70 Children’s Chat Scripture – Colossians 1:1-14 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Series: “Dear Children of God,” Message: “Heard of This Hope” Tithes and Offering Offertory - Come Down O Love Divine - Paul Manz *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94 Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns *Prayer Hymn – “El Shaddai” #123 Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer *Closing Hymn – “Lord, I Want to Be a Christian” #402 Action Steps and Benediction Reflecting and Sharing Prompt: Where do you encounter hope in this church community? Postlude - Postlude on Hyfrydol - Gordon Young 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

JULY 13, 2025 FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Tithes and Offering Offertory - Come Down O Love Divine - Paul Manz *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94

JULY 13, 2025 FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Tithes and Offering Offertory - Come Down O Love Divine - Paul Manz *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94

JULY 6, 2025 FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS * Please Stand If Able Prelude – Father We Thank Thee – Dennis Janzer Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship Pastor: What do we have to boast about? People: The cross of our Lord Jesus Christ. Pastor: And what does this cross mean for us? People: Everything is a new creation. * Opening Hymn – “To God be the Glory” UMH #98 *Unison Prayer God of endings and beginnings, we thank you for always starting anew with us. When we find ourselves at our wits’ end, at the end of our rope, at the end of our patience, or even at the end of our hope, you are there. You find us and bring us into your new beginning, again and again. Amen. *Apostles Creed UMH #881 *Glory Be to the Father UMH #70 Children’s Chat Scripture – Galatians 6:1-16 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God. Message: “What IS Right” Tithes and Offering Offertory – Break Thou the Bread of Life – Lynn L. Peterson *Doxology – UMH #94 Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns *Prayer Hymn – “One Bread, One Body” UMH #620 Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer Communion – see insert *Closing Hymn – “Old Rugged Cross” UMH #504 Action Steps and Benediction Postlude – Battle Hymn of the Republic – Carlos Stazeski The flowers on the altar this morning are given to the glory of God and in honor of July birthdays and anniversaries by Debbie Knapp. 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

JULY 6, 2025 FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS * Please Stand If Able Prelude – Father We Thank Thee – Dennis Janzer Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship Pastor: What do we have to boast about? People: The cross of our Lord Jesus Christ. Pastor: And what does this cross mean for us? People: Everything is a new creation. * Opening Hymn – “To God be the Glory” UMH #98 *Unison Prayer God of endings and beginnings, we thank you for always starting anew with us. When we find ourselves at our wits’ end, at the end of our rope, at the end of our patience, or even at the end of our hope, you are there. You find us and bring us into your new beginning, again and again. Amen. *Apostles Creed UMH #881 *Glory Be to the Father UMH #70 Children’s Chat Scripture – Galatians 6:1-16 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God. Message: “What IS Right” Tithes and Offering Offertory – Break Thou the Bread of Life – Lynn L. Peterson *Doxology – UMH #94 Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns *Prayer Hymn – “One Bread, One Body” UMH #620 Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer Communion – see insert *Closing Hymn – “Old Rugged Cross” UMH #504 Action Steps and Benediction Postlude – Battle Hymn of the Republic – Carlos Stazeski The flowers on the altar this morning are given to the glory of God and in honor of July birthdays and anniversaries by Debbie Knapp. 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

JULY 6, 2025 FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Tithes and Offering Offertory – Break Thou the Bread of Life – Lynn L. Peterson *Doxology – UMH #94

JULY 6, 2025 FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Tithes and Offering Offertory – Break Thou the Bread of Life – Lynn L. Peterson *Doxology – UMH #94

JULY 6, 2025 FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST REV. KENDRA BALLIET Scripture – Galatians 6:1-16 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God. Message: “What IS Right” Tithes and Offering Offertory – Break Thou the Bread of Life – Lynn L. Peterson *Doxology – UMH #94

JULY 6, 2025 FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST REV. KENDRA BALLIET Scripture – Galatians 6:1-16 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God. Message: “What IS Right” Tithes and Offering Offertory – Break Thou the Bread of Life – Lynn L. Peterson *Doxology – UMH #94

Third Sunday After Pentecost REV. JAMES TUBBS Scripture – 2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14; Psalm 77:1-2,11; Gal 5:13-25 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Message: “Being Godly in Difficult Times” Rev. Jim Tubbs

Third Sunday After Pentecost REV. JAMES TUBBS Scripture – 2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14; Psalm 77:1-2,11; Gal 5:13-25 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Message: “Being Godly in Difficult Times” Rev. Jim Tubbs

Third Sunday After Pentecost REV. JAMES TUBBS Children’s Chat

Third Sunday After Pentecost REV. JAMES TUBBS Children’s Chat

Third Sunday After Pentecost REV. JAMES TUBBS ORGANIST JIM ROSS * Please Stand If Able Prelude - Brother Jame's Air-Dale Wood Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship Pastor: Welcome to worship today. Bring your joys and burdens to the Lord. People: For God hears the cries of our hearts and heals our wounded souls. Pastor: Remember the wondrous deeds that God continues to perform in your life. People: Let us be thankful for all the mercies and tenderness that God offers to us. Pastor: Come, praise the Lord with all your heart and soul. People: Let our voices raise in a powerful concert of praise and thanksgiving. AMEN. * Opening Hymn – “O God our Help in Ages Past” #117 **Unison Prayer Loving God, you give us freedom. In fact, in you, we live in perfect freedom. Fear tries to bind us. Idolatry comes chasing after us. Divisive arguments try to trap us in corners and keep us locked away from one another. These are not the freedoms you have in mind for your children, loving God. We confess, we have submitted to them in the past, but no more. Inspire us to live in the freedom you have given us for love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. You set us free. Give us the courage to enjoy it. We pray in Jesus’ name. Amen. Children’s Chat Scripture – 2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14; Psalm 77:1-2,11; Gal 5:13-25 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Message: “Being Godly in Difficult Times” Rev. Jim Tubbs Tithes and Offering Offertory - Elegy-Gordon Young *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94 Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns *Prayer Hymn – “Lord, I Want to be a Christian” #402 Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer *Closing Hymn – “Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart” #500 *Action Steps and Benediction Pastor: Heavenly Father, we pray for a legacy of faith. People: Guide us in living a life that reflects your love and truth. Open our eyes to opportunities to share our faith with others. Pastor: Help us to build a strong foundation of faith through prayer, studying your Word, and acting on your will. People: May our lives be a testament to your grace and a source of inspiration for those who come after us. May our actions and words point others to You, Lord, so that our faith will continue to inspire generations to come. Postlude - Morning Has Broken-Dale Wood

Third Sunday After Pentecost REV. JAMES TUBBS ORGANIST JIM ROSS * Please Stand If Able Prelude - Brother Jame's Air-Dale Wood Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship Pastor: Welcome to worship today. Bring your joys and burdens to the Lord. People: For God hears the cries of our hearts and heals our wounded souls. Pastor: Remember the wondrous deeds that God continues to perform in your life. People: Let us be thankful for all the mercies and tenderness that God offers to us. Pastor: Come, praise the Lord with all your heart and soul. People: Let our voices raise in a powerful concert of praise and thanksgiving. AMEN. * Opening Hymn – “O God our Help in Ages Past” #117 **Unison Prayer Loving God, you give us freedom. In fact, in you, we live in perfect freedom. Fear tries to bind us. Idolatry comes chasing after us. Divisive arguments try to trap us in corners and keep us locked away from one another. These are not the freedoms you have in mind for your children, loving God. We confess, we have submitted to them in the past, but no more. Inspire us to live in the freedom you have given us for love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. You set us free. Give us the courage to enjoy it. We pray in Jesus’ name. Amen. Children’s Chat Scripture – 2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14; Psalm 77:1-2,11; Gal 5:13-25 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Message: “Being Godly in Difficult Times” Rev. Jim Tubbs Tithes and Offering Offertory - Elegy-Gordon Young *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94 Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns *Prayer Hymn – “Lord, I Want to be a Christian” #402 Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer *Closing Hymn – “Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart” #500 *Action Steps and Benediction Pastor: Heavenly Father, we pray for a legacy of faith. People: Guide us in living a life that reflects your love and truth. Open our eyes to opportunities to share our faith with others. Pastor: Help us to build a strong foundation of faith through prayer, studying your Word, and acting on your will. People: May our lives be a testament to your grace and a source of inspiration for those who come after us. May our actions and words point others to You, Lord, so that our faith will continue to inspire generations to come. Postlude - Morning Has Broken-Dale Wood

Third Sunday After Pentecost REV. JAMES TUBBS ORGANIST JIM ROSS Tithes and Offering Offertory - Elegy-Gordon Young

Third Sunday After Pentecost REV. JAMES TUBBS ORGANIST JIM ROSS Tithes and Offering Offertory - Elegy-Gordon Young

JUNE 22, 2025 SECOND SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST REV. KENDRA BALLIET Children’s Chat

JUNE 22, 2025 SECOND SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST REV. KENDRA BALLIET Children’s Chat

JUNE 22, 2025 SECOND SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS * Please Stand If Able Prelude - Offertoire-Cecile Chaminade Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship Pastor: As we have been baptized into Christ, People: We are clothed with Christ. Pastor: And if we belong to Christ, People: Then we are Abraham’s offspring Pastor: And heirs according to the promise. People: Thanks be to God. * Opening Hymn – “Come, Christians, Join to Sing” UMH #158 *Unison Prayer Loving and holy God, we confess that we hold tightly to our pride and resist your transforming grace. You offer us freedom and a welcome place in your family, yet we struggle, trying to earn what you have already given. We cling to our old ways of doing and thinking. You call us your beloved children. Help us hear and claim our new identity. Free us from the bonds of limited imagination and empower us to thrive in your life of faith and grace. We pray in Jesus’ name. Amen. *Apostles Creed UMH #881 *Glory Be to the Father UMH #70 Children’s Chat Scripture – Galatians 3:23-29 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Message: “Reflecting Christ” Tithes and Offering Offertory - Beach Spring-Truuke Ameigh *Doxology – UMH #94 Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns *Prayer Hymn – “As the Deer” TFWS #2025 Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer *Closing Hymn – “In Christ There Is No East or West” UMH #548 Action Steps and Benediction Postlude - Trumpet Voluntary in D-Robert Lind The flowers on the altar today are given to the glory of God and in honor of the 19th wedding anniversary of Jim & Darlene Ross. 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

JUNE 22, 2025 SECOND SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS * Please Stand If Able Prelude - Offertoire-Cecile Chaminade Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship Pastor: As we have been baptized into Christ, People: We are clothed with Christ. Pastor: And if we belong to Christ, People: Then we are Abraham’s offspring Pastor: And heirs according to the promise. People: Thanks be to God. * Opening Hymn – “Come, Christians, Join to Sing” UMH #158 *Unison Prayer Loving and holy God, we confess that we hold tightly to our pride and resist your transforming grace. You offer us freedom and a welcome place in your family, yet we struggle, trying to earn what you have already given. We cling to our old ways of doing and thinking. You call us your beloved children. Help us hear and claim our new identity. Free us from the bonds of limited imagination and empower us to thrive in your life of faith and grace. We pray in Jesus’ name. Amen. *Apostles Creed UMH #881 *Glory Be to the Father UMH #70 Children’s Chat Scripture – Galatians 3:23-29 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Message: “Reflecting Christ” Tithes and Offering Offertory - Beach Spring-Truuke Ameigh *Doxology – UMH #94 Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns *Prayer Hymn – “As the Deer” TFWS #2025 Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer *Closing Hymn – “In Christ There Is No East or West” UMH #548 Action Steps and Benediction Postlude - Trumpet Voluntary in D-Robert Lind The flowers on the altar today are given to the glory of God and in honor of the 19th wedding anniversary of Jim & Darlene Ross. 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

JUNE 22, 2025 SECOND SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Tithes and Offering Offertory - Beach Spring-Truuke Ameigh *Doxology – UMH #94

JUNE 22, 2025 SECOND SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Tithes and Offering Offertory - Beach Spring-Truuke Ameigh *Doxology – UMH #94

REV. KENDRA BALLIET Scripture – Galatians 3:23-29 Message: “Reflecting Christ”

REV. KENDRA BALLIET Scripture – Galatians 3:23-29 Message: “Reflecting Christ”

JUNE 15, 2025 TRINITY SUNDAY REV. KENDRA BALLIET Scripture – Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Message: “How Majestic Is Your Name”