Stone United Methodist Church

JUNE 8, 2025 PENTECOST SUNDAY REV. KENDRA L. BALLIET Scripture – Acts 2:1-21 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Message: “Children of God”

JUNE 8, 2025 PENTECOST SUNDAY REV. KENDRA L. BALLIET Scripture – Acts 2:1-21 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Message: “Children of God”

JUNE 8, 2025 PENTECOST SUNDAY REV. KENDRA L. BALLIET Children’s Chat

JUNE 8, 2025 PENTECOST SUNDAY REV. KENDRA L. BALLIET Children’s Chat

JUNE 8, 2025 PENTECOST SUNDAY REV. KENDRA L. BALLIET ORGANIST JAMES ROSS Prelude - We Adore Thee, Variations-Guilmant Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship Pastor: Beloved, pay attention! The Holy Spirit sweeps among us, binding us together as family in Christ. People: We are children of God, heirs of grace. Pastor: Beloved, have you noticed? The Holy Spirit moves among us, creating and renewing the whole of creation, inspiring us to co-create with God and one another. People: We are children of God, co-creators in grace. Pastor: Beloved, be encouraged. The Holy Spirit lives among us, surrounding us with mercy and grace, witnessing to us about God’s steadfast love for God’s people. People: We are children of God, witnesses to grace. Pastor: Beloved, pay attention! Whether in a rushing wind or a gentle breath, the Holy Spirit welcomes you here, for we are all children of God, brought together by grace. People: We are children of God, knit together by the Spirit. Thanks be to God! Amen. * Opening Hymn – “We Are the Church” #558 **Prayer of Confession May we feel your presence this day, Holy Spirit, like the people gathered on that Day of Pentecost. May you rush into our hearts and inebriate our souls. May we be empowered by your Spirit to live a life more faithful to God. Amen. *Nicene Creed #880 *Glory Be to the Father #70 Children’s Chat Scripture – Acts 2:1-21 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Message: “Children of God” Tithes and Offering Offertory - Vorspiel-Johann Georg Frech *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94 Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns *Prayer Hymn – “Spirit of the Living God” #393 Sung Twice Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer *Closing Hymn – “Breathe on Me, Breath of God” #420 Action Steps and Benediction Postlude - All Night, All Day-Robert Swift The flowers on the altar today are given to the glory of God and in memory of our loved ones by Anne Finney and family. 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 8, 2025 PENTECOST SUNDAY REV. KENDRA L. BALLIET ORGANIST JAMES ROSS Prelude - We Adore Thee, Variations-Guilmant Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship Pastor: Beloved, pay attention! The Holy Spirit sweeps among us, binding us together as family in Christ. People: We are children of God, heirs of grace. Pastor: Beloved, have you noticed? The Holy Spirit moves among us, creating and renewing the whole of creation, inspiring us to co-create with God and one another. People: We are children of God, co-creators in grace. Pastor: Beloved, be encouraged. The Holy Spirit lives among us, surrounding us with mercy and grace, witnessing to us about God’s steadfast love for God’s people. People: We are children of God, witnesses to grace. Pastor: Beloved, pay attention! Whether in a rushing wind or a gentle breath, the Holy Spirit welcomes you here, for we are all children of God, brought together by grace. People: We are children of God, knit together by the Spirit. Thanks be to God! Amen. * Opening Hymn – “We Are the Church” #558 **Prayer of Confession May we feel your presence this day, Holy Spirit, like the people gathered on that Day of Pentecost. May you rush into our hearts and inebriate our souls. May we be empowered by your Spirit to live a life more faithful to God. Amen. *Nicene Creed #880 *Glory Be to the Father #70 Children’s Chat Scripture – Acts 2:1-21 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Message: “Children of God” Tithes and Offering Offertory - Vorspiel-Johann Georg Frech *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94 Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns *Prayer Hymn – “Spirit of the Living God” #393 Sung Twice Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer *Closing Hymn – “Breathe on Me, Breath of God” #420 Action Steps and Benediction Postlude - All Night, All Day-Robert Swift The flowers on the altar today are given to the glory of God and in memory of our loved ones by Anne Finney and family. 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 8, 2025 PENTECOST SUNDAY REV. KENDRA L. BALLIET ORGANIST JAMES ROSS Tithes and Offering Offertory - Vorspiel-Johann Georg Frech *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94

JUNE 8, 2025 PENTECOST SUNDAY REV. KENDRA L. BALLIET ORGANIST JAMES ROSS Tithes and Offering Offertory - Vorspiel-Johann Georg Frech *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94

Ascension Sunday ~ June 1, 2025 Rev. Kendra Balliet Children’s Chat

Ascension Sunday ~ June 1, 2025 Rev. Kendra Balliet Children’s Chat

Ascension Sunday ~ June 1, 2025 Rev. Kendra Balliet Organist Jim Ross * Please Stand If Able Prelude - Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship Pastor: The roots of the Tree of Life run deep into the sacred soil. People: The limbs of the Tree of Life reach out to embrace the goodness of all creation. Pastor: The trunk of the Tree of Life stands strong in the face of hatred and malice toward the least, the lonely, the left out. People: The branches of the Tree of Life struggle toward the heavens, hoping to bring about God’s reign of justice and love for all. Pastor: The winds of the Spirit breathe through the Tree of Life, bringing renewal and hope. People: May our worship this day be a worthy offering that supports the Tree of Life and brings the goodness of the Sacred to our world. * Opening Hymn – “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name” #154 **Prayer of Confession O God of earth and sky, as Jesus came among us in Bethlehem to raise us up to heaven, so today we recall his departing from us at Jerusalem to be in all places. Though he is hidden from our sight, enable us to abide in him by the power and grace of the Holy Spirit, until his mercy and grace fill your whole creation. Amen. *Nicene Creed #880 *Glory Be to the Father #70 Children’s Chat Scripture – Revelation 22:12-21 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Message: “Tree of Life” Tithes and Offering Offertory - *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94 Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns *Prayer Hymn – “Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying” TFWS #2193 Sung Twice Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer Communion *Closing Hymn – “I’ll Fly Away” TFWS #2282 Action Steps and Benediction Postlude

Ascension Sunday ~ June 1, 2025 Rev. Kendra Balliet Organist Jim Ross * Please Stand If Able Prelude - Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship Pastor: The roots of the Tree of Life run deep into the sacred soil. People: The limbs of the Tree of Life reach out to embrace the goodness of all creation. Pastor: The trunk of the Tree of Life stands strong in the face of hatred and malice toward the least, the lonely, the left out. People: The branches of the Tree of Life struggle toward the heavens, hoping to bring about God’s reign of justice and love for all. Pastor: The winds of the Spirit breathe through the Tree of Life, bringing renewal and hope. People: May our worship this day be a worthy offering that supports the Tree of Life and brings the goodness of the Sacred to our world. * Opening Hymn – “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name” #154 **Prayer of Confession O God of earth and sky, as Jesus came among us in Bethlehem to raise us up to heaven, so today we recall his departing from us at Jerusalem to be in all places. Though he is hidden from our sight, enable us to abide in him by the power and grace of the Holy Spirit, until his mercy and grace fill your whole creation. Amen. *Nicene Creed #880 *Glory Be to the Father #70 Children’s Chat Scripture – Revelation 22:12-21 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Message: “Tree of Life” Tithes and Offering Offertory - *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94 Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns *Prayer Hymn – “Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying” TFWS #2193 Sung Twice Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer Communion *Closing Hymn – “I’ll Fly Away” TFWS #2282 Action Steps and Benediction Postlude

Ascension Sunday ~ June 1, 2025 Rev. Kendra Balliet Organist Jim Ross Tithes and Offering Offertory - *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94

Ascension Sunday ~ June 1, 2025 Rev. Kendra Balliet Organist Jim Ross Tithes and Offering Offertory - *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94

Ascension Sunday ~ June 1, 2025 Rev. Kendra Balliet Scripture – Revelation 22:12-21 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Message: “Tree of Life”

Ascension Sunday ~ June 1, 2025 Rev. Kendra Balliet Scripture – Revelation 22:12-21 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Message: “Tree of Life”

MAY 25, 2025 SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER REV. KENDRA L. BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Prelude - Finlandia-Arr. Diane Bish Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship - Psalm 67 Pastor: Let all the peoples praise God. People: May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face to shine upon us, Selah Pastor: that your way may be known upon earth, your saving power among all nations. People: Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you. Pastor: Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for you judge the peoples with equity and guide the nations upon earth. Selah People: Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you. Pastor: The earth has yielded its increase; God, our God, has blessed us. People: May God continue to bless us; let all the ends of the earth revere him. * Opening Hymn – “He Has Made Me Glad” #2270 **Prayer of Confession Lord, we come together to remember who we are and whose we are. Open our hearts to the nudging of your Spirit that moves among us, empowering us to listen to you for we long for sholom, a peace that only you can provide. Amen Children’s Chat Scripture – John 14:23-29 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Message: “Peace and Gladness” Tithes and Offering Offertory – Sketch on “Just As I Am” – Gordon Young *Doxology – UMH #94 Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns *Prayer Hymn – “Spirit Song” #347 Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer *Closing Hymn – “There’s Within My Heart a Melody” #380 Action Steps and Benediction Postlude - Praise The Lord! Ye Heavens Adore Him-Anna Laura Page The flowers on the altar this morning are given by Jim & Darlene Ross to the glory of God and in honor of Alysha's birthday on May 29. 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

MAY 25, 2025 SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER REV. KENDRA L. BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Prelude - Finlandia-Arr. Diane Bish Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship - Psalm 67 Pastor: Let all the peoples praise God. People: May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face to shine upon us, Selah Pastor: that your way may be known upon earth, your saving power among all nations. People: Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you. Pastor: Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for you judge the peoples with equity and guide the nations upon earth. Selah People: Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you. Pastor: The earth has yielded its increase; God, our God, has blessed us. People: May God continue to bless us; let all the ends of the earth revere him. * Opening Hymn – “He Has Made Me Glad” #2270 **Prayer of Confession Lord, we come together to remember who we are and whose we are. Open our hearts to the nudging of your Spirit that moves among us, empowering us to listen to you for we long for sholom, a peace that only you can provide. Amen Children’s Chat Scripture – John 14:23-29 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Message: “Peace and Gladness” Tithes and Offering Offertory – Sketch on “Just As I Am” – Gordon Young *Doxology – UMH #94 Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns *Prayer Hymn – “Spirit Song” #347 Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer *Closing Hymn – “There’s Within My Heart a Melody” #380 Action Steps and Benediction Postlude - Praise The Lord! Ye Heavens Adore Him-Anna Laura Page The flowers on the altar this morning are given by Jim & Darlene Ross to the glory of God and in honor of Alysha's birthday on May 29. 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

MAY 25, 2025 SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER REV. KENDRA L. BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Tithes and Offering Offertory – Sketch on “Just As I Am” – Gordon Young *Doxology – UMH #94

MAY 25, 2025 SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER REV. KENDRA L. BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Tithes and Offering Offertory – Sketch on “Just As I Am” – Gordon Young *Doxology – UMH #94

MAY 25, 2025 SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER REV. KENDRA L. BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Scripture – John 14:23-29 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Message: “Peace and Gladness”

MAY 25, 2025 SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER REV. KENDRA L. BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Scripture – John 14:23-29 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Message: “Peace and Gladness”

Bishop Sandra Steiner Ball Scripture – Mark 9:30-37 Message: “Confronted by God”

Bishop Sandra Steiner Ball Scripture – Mark 9:30-37 Message: “Confronted by God”

MAY 18, 2025 FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER BISHOP SANDRA STEINER BALL ASSISTANT TO THE BISHOP REV. DR. RENEE MIKELL ORGANIST & CARILLON BELL CHOIR DIRECTOR - JAMES ROSS * Please Stand If Able Prelude - Praise to The Lord!-Anna Laura Page (Stone Carillon Bell Choir) Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship Pastor: Lift up your heads, O gates! And be lifted up, O ancient doors! That the Ruler of glory may come in. People: Who is the Ruler of glory? Pastor: The Lord, strong and mighty, the Lord, mighty in battle! People: Lift up your heads, O gates! And be lifted up, O ancient doors! That the Ruler of glory may come in. Pastor: Who is this Ruler of glory? People: The Lord of hosts, the Lord is the Ruler of glory! *Prayer of Reconsecration Pastor: Brothers and sisters in Christ, this is a day of rejoicing. We have come together to reconsecrate this building of Stone United Methodist Church. Let us open our hearts and minds to receive God’s Word with faith. May our blessed communion, born of one baptism and nurtured at one table of the Lord, become one temple of the Holy Spirit as we gather in love. People: We present this building to be reconsecrated for the worship of God and the service of all people. Bishop: Dear friends, rejoice that God so moved the hearts of people that this house has been built for praise and prayer…Now, O God, sanctify this place, for everything in heaven and on earth is yours. Yours, Lord, is the dominion, and you are exalted as head above all. *Opening Hymn – “We Are the Church” UMH #558 *Unison Prayer Eternal God, we thank you that Christ your living Word speaks to us through the words of Holy Scripture, written of old by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit and proclaimed today by the anointing of the same Spirit. When your Word is read and preached purify the lives and lips of those who speak here, that your Word alone may be proclaimed and your Word alone may be heard and obeyed. May the words of our mouths and the meditations of our hearts be acceptable to you, our Rock and our Redeemer, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen Children’s Chat Scripture – Mark 9:30-37 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Message: “Confronted by God” Confirmation - The Baptismal Covenant I #33 Tithes and Offering Offertory - A Joyful Alleluia-Cynthia Dobrinski (Stone Carillon Bell Choir) *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94 Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns *Prayer Hymn – “Blest Be the Tie that Binds” UMH #557 Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer *Closing Hymn – “O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing” UMH #57 Action Steps and Benediction Postlude - A Trumpet Tune-Denis Eliot This service is recorded and is subject to change upon the movement of the Holy Spirit. The flowers on the altar this morning are given to the glory of God and in honor of this beautiful church upon our 200th anniversary by Anne 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

MAY 18, 2025 FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER BISHOP SANDRA STEINER BALL ASSISTANT TO THE BISHOP REV. DR. RENEE MIKELL ORGANIST & CARILLON BELL CHOIR DIRECTOR - JAMES ROSS * Please Stand If Able Prelude - Praise to The Lord!-Anna Laura Page (Stone Carillon Bell Choir) Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship Pastor: Lift up your heads, O gates! And be lifted up, O ancient doors! That the Ruler of glory may come in. People: Who is the Ruler of glory? Pastor: The Lord, strong and mighty, the Lord, mighty in battle! People: Lift up your heads, O gates! And be lifted up, O ancient doors! That the Ruler of glory may come in. Pastor: Who is this Ruler of glory? People: The Lord of hosts, the Lord is the Ruler of glory! *Prayer of Reconsecration Pastor: Brothers and sisters in Christ, this is a day of rejoicing. We have come together to reconsecrate this building of Stone United Methodist Church. Let us open our hearts and minds to receive God’s Word with faith. May our blessed communion, born of one baptism and nurtured at one table of the Lord, become one temple of the Holy Spirit as we gather in love. People: We present this building to be reconsecrated for the worship of God and the service of all people. Bishop: Dear friends, rejoice that God so moved the hearts of people that this house has been built for praise and prayer…Now, O God, sanctify this place, for everything in heaven and on earth is yours. Yours, Lord, is the dominion, and you are exalted as head above all. *Opening Hymn – “We Are the Church” UMH #558 *Unison Prayer Eternal God, we thank you that Christ your living Word speaks to us through the words of Holy Scripture, written of old by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit and proclaimed today by the anointing of the same Spirit. When your Word is read and preached purify the lives and lips of those who speak here, that your Word alone may be proclaimed and your Word alone may be heard and obeyed. May the words of our mouths and the meditations of our hearts be acceptable to you, our Rock and our Redeemer, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen Children’s Chat Scripture – Mark 9:30-37 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Message: “Confronted by God” Confirmation - The Baptismal Covenant I #33 Tithes and Offering Offertory - A Joyful Alleluia-Cynthia Dobrinski (Stone Carillon Bell Choir) *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94 Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns *Prayer Hymn – “Blest Be the Tie that Binds” UMH #557 Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer *Closing Hymn – “O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing” UMH #57 Action Steps and Benediction Postlude - A Trumpet Tune-Denis Eliot This service is recorded and is subject to change upon the movement of the Holy Spirit. The flowers on the altar this morning are given to the glory of God and in honor of this beautiful church upon our 200th anniversary by Anne 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

MAY 18, 2025 FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER BISHOP SANDRA STEINER BALL ASSISTANT TO THE BISHOP REV. DR. RENEE MIKELL ORGANIST & CARILLON BELL CHOIR DIRECTOR - JAMES ROSS Tithes and Offering Offertory - A Joyful Alleluia-Cynthia Dobrinski (Stone Carillon Bell Choir) *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94

MAY 18, 2025 FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER BISHOP SANDRA STEINER BALL ASSISTANT TO THE BISHOP REV. DR. RENEE MIKELL ORGANIST & CARILLON BELL CHOIR DIRECTOR - JAMES ROSS Tithes and Offering Offertory - A Joyful Alleluia-Cynthia Dobrinski (Stone Carillon Bell Choir) *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94

This presentation of the 200-year history of the Stone United Methodist Church congregation and musical offerings of the Pic-A-Longs dulcimers was a part of the 1825 Meadville Bicentennial activities.

This presentation of the 200-year history of the Stone United Methodist Church congregation and musical offerings of the Pic-A-Longs dulcimers was a part of the 1825 Meadville Bicentennial activities.

FOURTH SUNDAY IN EASTER REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS * Please Stand If Able Prelude – How Can I But Love Him? -Edmon Lorenz Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship Leader: The God of day and darkness moves among us… People: We are the people of Living Water. Leader: The God of hope and promise lives among us… People: We are the people of Living Water. Leader: The God of the lost and lonely calls us by name… People: We are the people bathed in the Living Water of Creation, God’s kin, traveling toward home and a love that will not let us go. * Opening Hymn – “Jesus, Loves Me” #191 *Prayer of Confession Holy One of the morning, we come together to remember who we are and whose we are. Open our hearts to the nudging of your Spirit that moves among us, empowering us to listen, to nurture, and to care for all creation. Give us eyes to see when you break into our lives through all you have made and wash us once again in your life-giving waters. Amen Children’s Chat Scripture – John 10:22-30 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Message: “Sheep” Tithes and Offering Offertory – Children of the Heavenly Father -Arr. Diane Bish *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow UMH #94 Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns *Prayer Hymn – “Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee” #175 Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer *Closing Hymn – “I Am Thine, O Lord” #419 Action Steps and Benediction Postlude – Park Street -Edmon Lorenz This service is recorded and is subject to change upon the movement of the Holy Spirit. The flowers on the altar this morning are given by Bill & Barb Baker to the glory of God and in honor of the love of mothers and those special people in our lives who “mother” us and in memory of the mothers whose love lives on in our hearts. The Stone UMC Care Team invites you for a Cake & Coffee Hour in honor of Mother’s Day in Miller Parlor after our service today.

FOURTH SUNDAY IN EASTER REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS * Please Stand If Able Prelude – How Can I But Love Him? -Edmon Lorenz Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship Leader: The God of day and darkness moves among us… People: We are the people of Living Water. Leader: The God of hope and promise lives among us… People: We are the people of Living Water. Leader: The God of the lost and lonely calls us by name… People: We are the people bathed in the Living Water of Creation, God’s kin, traveling toward home and a love that will not let us go. * Opening Hymn – “Jesus, Loves Me” #191 *Prayer of Confession Holy One of the morning, we come together to remember who we are and whose we are. Open our hearts to the nudging of your Spirit that moves among us, empowering us to listen, to nurture, and to care for all creation. Give us eyes to see when you break into our lives through all you have made and wash us once again in your life-giving waters. Amen Children’s Chat Scripture – John 10:22-30 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Message: “Sheep” Tithes and Offering Offertory – Children of the Heavenly Father -Arr. Diane Bish *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow UMH #94 Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns *Prayer Hymn – “Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee” #175 Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer *Closing Hymn – “I Am Thine, O Lord” #419 Action Steps and Benediction Postlude – Park Street -Edmon Lorenz This service is recorded and is subject to change upon the movement of the Holy Spirit. The flowers on the altar this morning are given by Bill & Barb Baker to the glory of God and in honor of the love of mothers and those special people in our lives who “mother” us and in memory of the mothers whose love lives on in our hearts. The Stone UMC Care Team invites you for a Cake & Coffee Hour in honor of Mother’s Day in Miller Parlor after our service today.

FOURTH SUNDAY IN EASTER REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Tithes and Offering Offertory – Children of the Heavenly Father -Arr. Diane Bish *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow UMH #94

FOURTH SUNDAY IN EASTER REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Tithes and Offering Offertory – Children of the Heavenly Father -Arr. Diane Bish *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow UMH #94

FOURTH SUNDAY IN EASTER REV. KENDRA BALLIET Scripture – John 10:22-30 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Message: “Sheep”

FOURTH SUNDAY IN EASTER REV. KENDRA BALLIET Scripture – John 10:22-30 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Message: “Sheep”

MAY 4, 2025 THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER REV. KENDRA BALLIET Scripture – John 21:1-19 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God.  People: Thanks be to God    Message: “A Meal of Restoration”   

MAY 4, 2025 THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER REV. KENDRA BALLIET Scripture – John 21:1-19 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God.  People: Thanks be to God    Message: “A Meal of Restoration”   

MAY 4, 2025 THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JAMES ROSS Prelude -  Holy God, We Praise Your Name-Michael Burkhardt Welcome & Announcements  *Call to Worship (based on Isa. 35: 5-6, Ps. 146:8) Leader: In the midst of life’s storms, God is there. People: What have we to fear? Leader: In the darkness and terror, God is with us. People: Of whom shall we be afraid? Leader: Rise up, people of God, for you are loved and saved. People: Thanks be to God who cares deeply for us. All: Vessels, holy and whole, Broken, needing the One; Open, body and soul. Healer, come.   * Opening Hymn – “Easter People, Raise Your Voices” UMH #304   **Prayer of Confession God of love, we bring our very selves to worship. Our triumphs. Our failures. Our vulnerabilities. Our greatest joys and our deepest sorrows. In this time set apart, may we hear the voice of Jesus urging us to feed and be fed, to love and be loved. Amen.   Children’s Chat    Scripture – John 21:1-19 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God.  People: Thanks be to God    Message: “A Meal of Restoration”    Tithes and Offering  Offertory -  Allegro Moderato-Leon Boelmann *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94    Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns    *Prayer Hymn – “Sanctuary” UMH #2164   Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer    Communion    *Closing Hymn – “Lord, You Have Come to the Lakeshore” UMH #344    Action Steps and Benediction    Postlude -  Recessional on St. Anne-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  

MAY 4, 2025 THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JAMES ROSS Prelude -  Holy God, We Praise Your Name-Michael Burkhardt Welcome & Announcements  *Call to Worship (based on Isa. 35: 5-6, Ps. 146:8) Leader: In the midst of life’s storms, God is there. People: What have we to fear? Leader: In the darkness and terror, God is with us. People: Of whom shall we be afraid? Leader: Rise up, people of God, for you are loved and saved. People: Thanks be to God who cares deeply for us. All: Vessels, holy and whole, Broken, needing the One; Open, body and soul. Healer, come.   * Opening Hymn – “Easter People, Raise Your Voices” UMH #304   **Prayer of Confession God of love, we bring our very selves to worship. Our triumphs. Our failures. Our vulnerabilities. Our greatest joys and our deepest sorrows. In this time set apart, may we hear the voice of Jesus urging us to feed and be fed, to love and be loved. Amen.   Children’s Chat    Scripture – John 21:1-19 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God.  People: Thanks be to God    Message: “A Meal of Restoration”    Tithes and Offering  Offertory -  Allegro Moderato-Leon Boelmann *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94    Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns    *Prayer Hymn – “Sanctuary” UMH #2164   Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer    Communion    *Closing Hymn – “Lord, You Have Come to the Lakeshore” UMH #344    Action Steps and Benediction    Postlude -  Recessional on St. Anne-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  

MAY 4, 2025 THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JAMES ROSS Tithes and Offering  Offertory -  Allegro Moderato-Leon Boelmann *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94   

MAY 4, 2025 THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JAMES ROSS Tithes and Offering  Offertory -  Allegro Moderato-Leon Boelmann *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94   

APRIL 27, 2025 SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER GUEST PREACHER - REV. MICHAEL AIRGOOD ORGANIST JAMES ROSS * Please Stand If Able Prelude – Prelude on Laude Anima – Elizabeth Krouse Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship Leader: The Lord has done it this very day; let us rejoice today and be glad. People: Lord, save us! Lord, grant us success! Leader: Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. From the house of the Lord, we bless you. People: The Lord is God, and he has made his light shine on us. Leader: With boughs in hand, join in the festival procession up to the horns of the altar. People: You are my God and I will praise you! Leader: You are my God, and I will exalt you. All: Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever. * Opening Hymn – “Christ is Risen” – UMH #307 *Prayer of Confession Our Lord Jesus, We find ourselves in the locked doors of ourselves, just as the disciples were behind closed doors. We too are afraid, perhaps for a different reason than theirs. But we too need the breath of the Holy Spirit to take away our fears so that we can come out from behind these locked doors. Lord, we are like Thomas with our questions and our doubts. We sometimes need to see in order to believe, we need you in order to have faith. We too need the peace you bring because our world is fraught with violence, and unrest. Just as Thomas confessed you are his Lord and his God, we boldly claim you for our lives. We thank you for the blessing you have given us, the ones who believe without seeing. May the doors of our churches be open to all and that doubters be welcomed here. In the name of the risen Lord Jesus, Amen. Children’s Chat Scripture – John 20:24-31 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God. Sermon - “What Grave?” Tithes and Offering Offertory – Prelude on Beach Spring – William Allen Pasch *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94 Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns *Prayer Hymn – “Walk On, O People of God” – UMH #305 Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer *Closing Hymn – “Crown Him With Many Crowns” - UMH #327 Action Steps and Benediction Postlude – Hail the Festival Day – Daniel Burton Thank you for sharing in this worship service. Please continue to stay in touch through our website (stoneumc.org) and/or by following us on Facebook (Stone UMC). If you have joys or concerns that you would like lifted up in prayer, please fill out the Prayer Card in the pew, on the website, or share them by contacting us at 814-724-6736 or churchoffice@stoneumc.org

APRIL 27, 2025 SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER GUEST PREACHER - REV. MICHAEL AIRGOOD ORGANIST JAMES ROSS * Please Stand If Able Prelude – Prelude on Laude Anima – Elizabeth Krouse Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship Leader: The Lord has done it this very day; let us rejoice today and be glad. People: Lord, save us! Lord, grant us success! Leader: Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. From the house of the Lord, we bless you. People: The Lord is God, and he has made his light shine on us. Leader: With boughs in hand, join in the festival procession up to the horns of the altar. People: You are my God and I will praise you! Leader: You are my God, and I will exalt you. All: Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever. * Opening Hymn – “Christ is Risen” – UMH #307 *Prayer of Confession Our Lord Jesus, We find ourselves in the locked doors of ourselves, just as the disciples were behind closed doors. We too are afraid, perhaps for a different reason than theirs. But we too need the breath of the Holy Spirit to take away our fears so that we can come out from behind these locked doors. Lord, we are like Thomas with our questions and our doubts. We sometimes need to see in order to believe, we need you in order to have faith. We too need the peace you bring because our world is fraught with violence, and unrest. Just as Thomas confessed you are his Lord and his God, we boldly claim you for our lives. We thank you for the blessing you have given us, the ones who believe without seeing. May the doors of our churches be open to all and that doubters be welcomed here. In the name of the risen Lord Jesus, Amen. Children’s Chat Scripture – John 20:24-31 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God. Sermon - “What Grave?” Tithes and Offering Offertory – Prelude on Beach Spring – William Allen Pasch *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94 Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns *Prayer Hymn – “Walk On, O People of God” – UMH #305 Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer *Closing Hymn – “Crown Him With Many Crowns” - UMH #327 Action Steps and Benediction Postlude – Hail the Festival Day – Daniel Burton Thank you for sharing in this worship service. Please continue to stay in touch through our website (stoneumc.org) and/or by following us on Facebook (Stone UMC). If you have joys or concerns that you would like lifted up in prayer, please fill out the Prayer Card in the pew, on the website, or share them by contacting us at 814-724-6736 or churchoffice@stoneumc.org

APRIL 27, 2025 SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER GUEST PREACHER - REV. MICHAEL AIRGOOD ORGANIST JAMES ROSS Tithes and Offering Offertory – Prelude on Beach Spring – William Allen Pasch *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94

APRIL 27, 2025 SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER GUEST PREACHER - REV. MICHAEL AIRGOOD ORGANIST JAMES ROSS Tithes and Offering Offertory – Prelude on Beach Spring – William Allen Pasch *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94

APRIL 27, 2025 SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER GUEST PREACHER - REV. MICHAEL AIRGOOD Scripture – John 20:24-31 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God. Sermon - “What Grave?”

APRIL 27, 2025 SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER GUEST PREACHER - REV. MICHAEL AIRGOOD Scripture – John 20:24-31 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God. Sermon - “What Grave?”

MAUNDY THURSDAY REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JAMES ROSS *Please Stand If Able Prelude - Dear Lord, and Father of Mankind -Paul Randall Keith Lighting of Candles *Greeting Leader: The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you. People: And also with you. Leader: Taste and see the goodness of the Lord. People: Christ has prepared a feast of love. *Hymn - Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah #127 *Opening Prayer - Holy Thursday UMH p. 238 Confession and Pardon My sisters and brothers, Christ shows us his love by becoming a humble servant. Let us draw near to God and confess our sin in the truth of God's Spirit. Silent Prayer Most merciful God, we your Church confess that often our spirit has not been that of Christ. Where we have failed to love one another as he loves us, where we have pledged loyalty to him with our lips and then betrayed, deserted, or denied him, forgive us, we pray; and by your Spirit make us faithful in every time of trial; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Who is in a position to condemn? Only Christ. But Christ suffered and died for us, was raised from the dead and ascended on high for us, and continues to intercede for us. Believe the good news: In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven! In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven! Glory to God. Amen. Scripture: Holy Sunday through the Last Supper Luke 21:34-13; John13:3-10a; Luke 22:14-20 Message Offertory - Meditation on Olives Brow-Anthony Giamanco *Hymn - Let Us Break Bread Together #618 (vs. 1-3) Communion – Insert *Response Leader: God is light, in whom there is no darkness at all. People: Jesus Christ is the light of the world. Leader: And this is the judgment, that the light has come into the world, People: and we loved darkness rather than light. *Hymn - Lord of the Dance #261 (vs. 1-4) Benediction Postlude - Ah, Holy Jesus- William Allen Pasch

MAUNDY THURSDAY REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JAMES ROSS *Please Stand If Able Prelude - Dear Lord, and Father of Mankind -Paul Randall Keith Lighting of Candles *Greeting Leader: The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you. People: And also with you. Leader: Taste and see the goodness of the Lord. People: Christ has prepared a feast of love. *Hymn - Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah #127 *Opening Prayer - Holy Thursday UMH p. 238 Confession and Pardon My sisters and brothers, Christ shows us his love by becoming a humble servant. Let us draw near to God and confess our sin in the truth of God's Spirit. Silent Prayer Most merciful God, we your Church confess that often our spirit has not been that of Christ. Where we have failed to love one another as he loves us, where we have pledged loyalty to him with our lips and then betrayed, deserted, or denied him, forgive us, we pray; and by your Spirit make us faithful in every time of trial; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Who is in a position to condemn? Only Christ. But Christ suffered and died for us, was raised from the dead and ascended on high for us, and continues to intercede for us. Believe the good news: In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven! In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven! Glory to God. Amen. Scripture: Holy Sunday through the Last Supper Luke 21:34-13; John13:3-10a; Luke 22:14-20 Message Offertory - Meditation on Olives Brow-Anthony Giamanco *Hymn - Let Us Break Bread Together #618 (vs. 1-3) Communion – Insert *Response Leader: God is light, in whom there is no darkness at all. People: Jesus Christ is the light of the world. Leader: And this is the judgment, that the light has come into the world, People: and we loved darkness rather than light. *Hymn - Lord of the Dance #261 (vs. 1-4) Benediction Postlude - Ah, Holy Jesus- William Allen Pasch

MAUNDY THURSDAY REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JAMES ROSS *Please Stand If Able Prelude - Dear Lord, and Father of Mankind -Paul Randall Keith Lighting of Candles *Greeting Leader: The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you. People: And also with you. Leader: Taste and see the goodness of the Lord. People: Christ has prepared a feast of love. *Hymn - Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah #127 *Opening Prayer - Holy Thursday UMH p. 238 Confession and Pardon My sisters and brothers, Christ shows us his love by becoming a humble servant. Let us draw near to God and confess our sin in the truth of God's Spirit. Silent Prayer Most merciful God, we your Church confess that often our spirit has not been that of Christ. Where we have failed to love one another as he loves us, where we have pledged loyalty to him with our lips and then betrayed, deserted, or denied him, forgive us, we pray; and by your Spirit make us faithful in every time of trial; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Who is in a position to condemn? Only Christ. But Christ suffered and died for us, was raised from the dead and ascended on high for us, and continues to intercede for us. Believe the good news: In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven! In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven! Glory to God. Amen. Scripture: Holy Sunday through the Last Supper Luke 21:34-13; John13:3-10a; Luke 22:14-20 Message Offertory - Meditation on Olives Brow-Anthony Giamanco *Hymn - Let Us Break Bread Together #618 (vs. 1-3) Communion – Insert *Response Leader: God is light, in whom there is no darkness at all. People: Jesus Christ is the light of the world. Leader: And this is the judgment, that the light has come into the world, People: and we loved darkness rather than light. *Hymn - Lord of the Dance #261 (vs. 1-4) Benediction Postlude - Ah, Holy Jesus- William Allen Pasch