Stone United Methodist Church

Uplifting and encouraging messaged each week provided to share the love of God and the hope of Christ with you!

Uplifting and encouraging messaged each week provided to share the love of God and the hope of Christ with you!

Uplifting and encouraging messaged each week provided to share the love of God and the hope of Christ with you!

Rev. Dr. Scott Gallagher, Northern District Superintendent James Ross, Organist Anne Finney, Lector This service is recorded and may change at any moment upon the movement of the Holy Spirit. * Denotes Please Stand If Able Prelude - “Illumination” - Roger Wilson The Light of Christ Enters the Sanctuary Announcements *Call to Worship Leader: We gather this day to worship! People: But we bring with us heavy burdens which weigh us down. Leader: We gather this day to praise God! People: But our hearts ache inside of us and we feel we can go no further. Leader: Come all who are burdened and who feel weighed down. Come to Jesus. People: Lord Jesus, take our burdens and heal our spirits. *Praise Hymn “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms” UMH #133 *Opening Prayer: We gather together this morning, O Lord, eager to feel your healing touch for our wounded spirits and weary souls. Flood our lives with your peace. We open our hearts to you this day. Be with us as we hear your words of inspiration and healing. Guide our hearts and spirits as we seek to extend your redeeming and reconciling love to others. Amen. Responsive Reading – Psalm 46 UMH p. 780-1 “Gloria Patri” UMH #70 Scripture Reading – Galatians 5:1-6 NSRV Morning Message – “The Responsibility of Freedom” Offering and *Doxology Offertory - “Quiet Alleluia” - David Paxton Sharing of Joys and Concerns Prayer Hymn “Precious Lord, Take My Hand” UMH #474 Prayers of the People Lord’s Prayer Communion *Closing Hymn: “God Will Take Care of You” UMH #130 *Benediction Postlude - “Come, Come Ye Saints” - James Denton

July 5, 2026 Collection of Tithes and Offerings: Our Gratitude to the Lord *Doxology #95 lips.

July 5, 2026 Sixth Sunday after Pentecost Morning Message: The Responsibility Of Freedom

Uplifting and encouraging messaged each week provided to share the love of God and the hope of Christ with you!

JUNE 21, 2026 FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST FATHER'S DAY DR. JERRA JENRETTE, ASSISTANT PASTOR, EDINBORO UMC JAMES ROSS, ORGANIST Prelude - Reflection - Cecile Chaminade The Light of Christ Enters the Sanctuary Announcements *Call to Worship One Voice: When we feel abandoned and alone, unable to find a way out of the wilderness that surrounds, we cry out to God… Many Voices: And God listens to us. One Voice: When we feel discouraged and defeated, unsure we will ever really be able to make ends meet and worried that no matter how hard we work, it will never be enough, we cry out to God… Many Voices: And God listens to us. One Voice: When we feel lost and forgotten, unable to find the words for the grief, isolation, and despair that we feel, our hearts cry out to God… Many Voices: And God pays attention to us. One Voice: As we gather in this place and time, remember: You are not alone. God knows where you are, and God listens to the cries of our hearts. Many Voices: May we also listen to one another as God guides us toward the cool, refreshing waters we need to continue on our journey as the family of God. In Jesus Name, Amen. -Written by Dr. Lisa Hancock, Discipleship Ministries, December 2025 *Praise Hymn His Eye is On the Sparrow TFWS # 2146 *Unison Prayer: Holy God, Creator of all that is, Donor of Grace, and Giver of Life, Hear our prayer. There are chasms in our lives, deep valleys that separate us from one another and from You. We have allowed those rifts to grow, for fear of admitting our part in the separation, for fear of being rejected when we reach out. You call us to a reconciled life, to healed relationships, To a wholeness with each other and with You. Mend us, we pray and make us new creations through the power and love of Christ, in whose name we pray. Amen. -Written by Beth Merrill Neel on her blog, “Hold Fast to What Is Good.” Used with permission. https://holdfasttowhatisgood.com/liturgy/prayer-of-confession/. *Affirmation of Faith – Social Creed UMH 886-887 “Gloria Patri” Children’s Chat: Dr. Mary Jo Melvin, Edinboro UMC Scripture Reading – Genesis 21: 8-20 Morning Message – “A Journey Towards Justice” Offering and *Doxology Offertory- Beach Spring - Truuke Ameigh Sharing of Joys and Concerns Prayer Hymn - For Courage to Do Justice UMH 456 Time of Prayer and Healing with Lord’s Prayer Our altar is always open for prayer and anointing. *Closing Hymn: Great Is Thy Faithfulness UMH 140 *Benediction Postlude- Trumpet Voluntary in D - Robert Lind The flowers on the altar this Sunday are given by to the glory of God and in honor of Jim & Darlene Ross' 20th wedding anniversary.

Uplifting and encouraging messaged each week provided to share the love of God and the hope of Christ with you!

JUNE 21, 2026 FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST FATHER'S DAY DR. JERRA JENRETTE, ASSISTANT PASTOR, EDINBORO UMC Scripture Reading – Genesis 21: 8-20 Morning Message – “A Journey Towards Justice”

JUNE 21, 2026 FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST FATHER'S DAY DR. JERRA JENRETTE, ASSISTANT PASTOR, EDINBORO UMC JAMES ROSS, ORGANIST Prelude - Reflection - Cecile Chaminade The Light of Christ Enters the Sanctuary Announcements *Call to Worship One Voice: When we feel abandoned and alone, unable to find a way out of the wilderness that surrounds, we cry out to God… Many Voices: And God listens to us. One Voice: When we feel discouraged and defeated, unsure we will ever really be able to make ends meet and worried that no matter how hard we work, it will never be enough, we cry out to God… Many Voices: And God listens to us. One Voice: When we feel lost and forgotten, unable to find the words for the grief, isolation, and despair that we feel, our hearts cry out to God… Many Voices: And God pays attention to us. One Voice: As we gather in this place and time, remember: You are not alone. God knows where you are, and God listens to the cries of our hearts. Many Voices: May we also listen to one another as God guides us toward the cool, refreshing waters we need to continue on our journey as the family of God. In Jesus Name, Amen. -Written by Dr. Lisa Hancock, Discipleship Ministries, December 2025 *Praise Hymn His Eye is On the Sparrow TFWS # 2146 *Unison Prayer: Holy God, Creator of all that is, Donor of Grace, and Giver of Life, Hear our prayer. There are chasms in our lives, deep valleys that separate us from one another and from You. We have allowed those rifts to grow, for fear of admitting our part in the separation, for fear of being rejected when we reach out. You call us to a reconciled life, to healed relationships, To a wholeness with each other and with You. Mend us, we pray and make us new creations through the power and love of Christ, in whose name we pray. Amen. -Written by Beth Merrill Neel on her blog, “Hold Fast to What Is Good.” Used with permission. https://holdfasttowhatisgood.com/liturgy/prayer-of-confession/. *Affirmation of Faith – Social Creed UMH 886-887 “Gloria Patri” Children’s Chat: Dr. Mary Jo Melvin, Edinboro UMC Scripture Reading – Genesis 21: 8-20 Morning Message – “A Journey Towards Justice” Offering and *Doxology Offertory- Beach Spring - Truuke Ameigh Sharing of Joys and Concerns Prayer Hymn - For Courage to Do Justice UMH 456 Time of Prayer and Healing with Lord’s Prayer Our altar is always open for prayer and anointing. *Closing Hymn: Great Is Thy Faithfulness UMH 140 *Benediction Postlude- Trumpet Voluntary in D - Robert Lind The flowers on the altar this Sunday are given by to the glory of God and in honor of Jim & Darlene Ross' 20th wedding anniversary.

JUNE 21, 2026 FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST FATHER'S DAY DR. JERRA JENRETTE, ASSISTANT PASTOR, EDINBORO UMC JAMES ROSS, ORGANIST Offering and *Doxology Offertory- Beach Spring - Truuke Ameigh

JUNE 7, 2026 GRADUATION SUNDAY REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Prelude The Light of Christ Enters the Sanctuary Announcements *Call to Worship God calls us to go into the unknown, trusting that God’s promises are true. Whether we are certain or full of doubts, God blesses us that we may be a blessing. God sends us into the world to journey by faith, believing that God’s blessings are greater than anything we can imagine. Whether the path is straight or winding, God blesses us that we may be a blessing. God gathers us today with trusted companions, those who also follow God’s call, even when it does not make sense to the world around us. Whether we journey with friends or feel all alone, God blesses us that we may be a blessing. As we gather to worship, may we remember that we are God’s people, blessed by God to be a blessing to our world that is hurting and desperately in need of good news. God, form us today as a family of faith, that your blessings might flow out of us and into our world, drawing all people into your promise of abundant life and flourishing. Amen. *Praise Hymn “I Have Decided to Follow Jesus” TFWS #2129 *Prayer of Confession: Almighty God, You have set before us the path, but we have wandered on our own to try to find our way. Sometimes we are like toddlers, and we hear Your call and come back. Other times, we are children testing boundaries, ignoring Your call until fear finally makes us look back. And still other times, we are full of youthful rebellion, demanding to be cut loose and set free, not knowing how much we still need to seek Your wisdom and guidance. But most of all, too often we think we are adults and have figured it all out and know our own way, only to stumble and stray so far. Remind us, parental God, that we are always Your children, that we are never fully grown up in Your sight, that we always have much to learn. Help us to seek You every day, to acknowledge that we need Your wisdom and guidance, and help us to return to the path and walk with You. In the name of Christ, who is our companion on this journey of faith, we pray. Amen. Silent Prayer of Confession and Pardon *Affirmation of Faith – “Apostles’ Creed” #881 “Gloria Patri” Children’s Chat Scripture Reading – Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26 Morning Message – He Touched Me Offering and *Doxology Sharing of Joys and Concerns Prayer Hymn “He Touched Me” #367 Time of Prayer and Healing with Lord’s Prayer Our altar is always open for prayer and anointing. Communion *Closing Hymn “Lord of the Dance” #261 *Benediction The flowers on the altar this Sunday are given by Dan & Diane Craven to the glory of God and in memory of Dorothy & Earl Craven. 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 14, 2026 REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JAMES ROSS CELLIST JENNIFER FERRENCE Offering and *Doxology Offertory - How Beautiful - Duet, Jennifer Ferrence - Cello, James Ross - Piano

JUNE 14, 2026 REV. KENDRA BALLIET Scripture Reading – Matthew 9:23-10:35 Morning Message – The Roads We Take

JUNE 7, 2026 GRADUATION SUNDAY REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Prelude The Light of Christ Enters the Sanctuary Announcements *Call to Worship God calls us to go into the unknown, trusting that God’s promises are true. Whether we are certain or full of doubts, God blesses us that we may be a blessing. God sends us into the world to journey by faith, believing that God’s blessings are greater than anything we can imagine. Whether the path is straight or winding, God blesses us that we may be a blessing. God gathers us today with trusted companions, those who also follow God’s call, even when it does not make sense to the world around us. Whether we journey with friends or feel all alone, God blesses us that we may be a blessing. As we gather to worship, may we remember that we are God’s people, blessed by God to be a blessing to our world that is hurting and desperately in need of good news. God, form us today as a family of faith, that your blessings might flow out of us and into our world, drawing all people into your promise of abundant life and flourishing. Amen. *Praise Hymn “I Have Decided to Follow Jesus” TFWS #2129 *Prayer of Confession: Almighty God, You have set before us the path, but we have wandered on our own to try to find our way. Sometimes we are like toddlers, and we hear Your call and come back. Other times, we are children testing boundaries, ignoring Your call until fear finally makes us look back. And still other times, we are full of youthful rebellion, demanding to be cut loose and set free, not knowing how much we still need to seek Your wisdom and guidance. But most of all, too often we think we are adults and have figured it all out and know our own way, only to stumble and stray so far. Remind us, parental God, that we are always Your children, that we are never fully grown up in Your sight, that we always have much to learn. Help us to seek You every day, to acknowledge that we need Your wisdom and guidance, and help us to return to the path and walk with You. In the name of Christ, who is our companion on this journey of faith, we pray. Amen. Silent Prayer of Confession and Pardon *Affirmation of Faith – “Apostles’ Creed” #881 “Gloria Patri” Children’s Chat Scripture Reading – Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26 Morning Message – He Touched Me Offering and *Doxology Sharing of Joys and Concerns Prayer Hymn “He Touched Me” #367 Time of Prayer and Healing with Lord’s Prayer Our altar is always open for prayer and anointing. Communion *Closing Hymn “Lord of the Dance” #261 *Benediction The flowers on the altar this Sunday are given by Dan & Diane Craven to the glory of God and in memory of Dorothy & Earl Craven. 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 7, 2026 GRADUATION SUNDAY REV. KENDRA BALLIET Scripture Reading – Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26 Morning Message – He Touched Me

Children’s Chat

Scripture Reading – Matthew 28:16-20 Morning Message – “God: Three in One”

Prelude The Light of Christ Enters the Sanctuary Announcements *Call to Worship Leader: On this Trinity Sunday, we come to praise the Triune God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit! People: We praise God who creates, redeems, and sustains all creation! Leader: We come to wade into the depths of the divine mystery of God, the One-in-Three and Three-in-One. People: We seek an ever-deepening faith in God who creates, redeems, and sustains all creation! Leader: We come to witness the interconnectedness of the Triune God, to marvel at the divine dance of partnership and cooperation. People: We receive the invitation to join the divine dance of God who creates, redeems, and sustains all creation! Leader: Come, let us worship the Triune God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit! People: Come, let us worship the Triune God who creates, redeems, and sustains all creation! *Praise Hymn “Father, I Adore You” TFWS #2038 *Unison Prayer: Holy God and author of our existence; our story is part of a greater story, and your hand is visible on every page and every scene. So too our stories cannot be disconnected from those in the past who have shaped the steps we take – saints and sinners, rebels and followers. They are part of our story as we are part of theirs. We pray we might be used to strengthen the story of faith that will be told by those who will come after we are gone. We pray this in the name of Jesus. Amen. *Affirmation of Faith – “Apostles’ Creed” #881 “Gloria Patri” Children’s Chat Baptism #39 Scripture Reading – Matthew 28:16-20 Morning Message – “God: Three in One” Offering and *Doxology Sharing of Joys and Concerns Prayer Hymn “Holy, Holy, Holy” #64 Time of Prayer and Healing with Lord’s Prayer Our altar is always open for prayer and anointing. *Closing Hymn “How Majestic Is Your Name” TFWS #2023 *Benediction

Offering and *Doxology Sharing of Joys and Concerns

MAY 24, 2026 PENTECOST SUNDAY REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Prelude The Light of Christ Enters the Sanctuary Announcements - Dr. Armendia P. Dixon, Lector *Call to Worship Leader: Transforming God, you have taken the world’s darkness and re-created a world filled with the joy of light and hope. People: Come and hear the good news of God’s love for all creation. Leader: Restoring God, you have turned defeat into sudden victory, and re-created a world filled with the joy of peace and shalom. People: Come and hear the good news of God’s awesome powers. Leader: Renewing God, we respond to your mighty deeds with songs of praise, worship and thankful prayers. You alone are God! People: Come and hear the good news of God’s blessings on us all. Glory and honor, power and dominion belong to God alone. Amen. *Praise Hymn “We Are the Church” #558 *Unison Prayer of Confession God of fire and wind, we confess we have missed the movement of your Spirit in our lives and in your world. We have not been a Spirit-led church. We have not pursued your anointing or your sanctifying presence. We have not lived in holiness. Forgive us, we pray. Free us from bondage to life in the Spirit, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. ASSURANCE AND PARDON Leader: Hear the good news! All who believe in Jesus Christ will have streams of living water flowing from within, streams of refreshing and of power. In Jesus Christ, you are forgiven and empowered. People: In Jesus Christ, you are forgiven and empowered. ALL: Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Amen! *Affirmation of Faith – “Apostles’ Creed” #881 “Gloria Patri” Children’s Chat Scripture Reading – Acts 2:1-21 and 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13 Morning Message – Pass It On Offering and *Doxology Offertory - Sharing of Joys and Concerns Prayer Hymn “Spirit of the Living God” #393 Time of Prayer and Healing with Lord’s Prayer Our altar is always open for prayer and anointing. *Closing Hymn “Pass It On” #572 *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

MAY 24, 2026 PENTECOST SUNDAY REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Offering and *Doxology Offertory

MAY 24, 2026 PENTECOST SUNDAY REV. KENDRA BALLIET Scripture Reading – Acts 2:1-21 and 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13 Morning Message – Pass It On

MAY 24, 2026 PENTECOST SUNDAY REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Prelude The Light of Christ Enters the Sanctuary Announcements - Dr. Armendia P. Dixon, Lector *Call to Worship Leader: Transforming God, you have taken the world’s darkness and re-created a world filled with the joy of light and hope. People: Come and hear the good news of God’s love for all creation. Leader: Restoring God, you have turned defeat into sudden victory, and re-created a world filled with the joy of peace and shalom. People: Come and hear the good news of God’s awesome powers. Leader: Renewing God, we respond to your mighty deeds with songs of praise, worship and thankful prayers. You alone are God! People: Come and hear the good news of God’s blessings on us all. Glory and honor, power and dominion belong to God alone. Amen. *Praise Hymn “We Are the Church” #558 *Unison Prayer of Confession God of fire and wind, we confess we have missed the movement of your Spirit in our lives and in your world. We have not been a Spirit-led church. We have not pursued your anointing or your sanctifying presence. We have not lived in holiness. Forgive us, we pray. Free us from bondage to life in the Spirit, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. ASSURANCE AND PARDON Leader: Hear the good news! All who believe in Jesus Christ will have streams of living water flowing from within, streams of refreshing and of power. In Jesus Christ, you are forgiven and empowered. People: In Jesus Christ, you are forgiven and empowered. ALL: Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Amen! *Affirmation of Faith – “Apostles’ Creed” #881 “Gloria Patri” Children’s Chat Scripture Reading – Acts 2:1-21 and 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13 Morning Message – Pass It On Offering and *Doxology Offertory - Sharing of Joys and Concerns Prayer Hymn “Spirit of the Living God” #393 Time of Prayer and Healing with Lord’s Prayer Our altar is always open for prayer and anointing. *Closing Hymn “Pass It On” #572 *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

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

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

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

Children’s Chat

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

Offering and *Doxology

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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