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Revelation 5 Sermon Notes:1. Who is Worthy?2. The Worthy Gives Worth3. The Work Proceeding from HopeReflection Questions:1. Why did Jesus give John a vision instead of just telling him what was to come? What does this narrative in Revelation 5 convey about God's glory and power, and how might that be an encouragement to God's people who are waiting for Jesus' return?2. John was overwhelmed with grief when there was no one who was worthy to open the scroll, but hope is found in the Lion who is the Lamb of God. It can be hard for us to see our dependance on Christ so clearly, like John is able to here. What ideas distort our perspective so that we do not see our dependance? How might you practice patient reliance on Jesus more in your everyday life?3. Out of the three main activities that the Elders display here in Revelation 5 (Speaking Comforting Truth, Offering Prayer, and Worship), which one do you struggle with most? What is a practical way you can exercise that weakness? Who will keep you accountable to growing in that way?

Thank you for joining us in prayer! The teachings of The Sophia Dragons channeled by Kaia Ra pushed us all to expand our sense of what is possible with our creative powers. It's not easy liberating yourself from the fears that are holding you back, but it's well worth the journey. What else is there to do here on Earth but to be your most authentic self! As Kaia Ra stated, "Who we really are is the offering." You can join The Heaven on Earth Prayer Collective by signing up at:

Most Wednesdays, our Communications Director, Michelle Leichty, hosts a Facebook Live discussion with the preaching pastor from the previous Sunday. Visit our Facebook page to join us live on Wednesdays around noon: https://www.facebook.com/covenantepc Be sure to follow our Facebook page for notifications of when we go live!

Date: May 28, 2023 Scripture: James 5:13-18 Preaching: Rob Eyman Series: Faith with Hands and Feet - James on living a life of love Find notes or a transcript of this sermon on our blog: https://www.covenantepc.org/blog/faith-with-hands-and-feet/

Watch/Listen here using the Embedded Subsplash Playerdiv.sap-embed-player{position:relative;width:100%;height:0;padding-top:56.25%;}div.sap-embed-player>iframe{position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;}Central Baptist Church of Ponca City, OKDATE: Sunday AM, November 27, 2022SERMON BY: Dr. John WaterlooSERMON TITLE: Perpetual Remembrance, Offering, Prayer, and Praise!SERMON THEME: The Typology of The Tabernacle: The Table of Shewbread and The Altar of Incense SERMON SERIES: The Book of ExodusSERMON VERSES: Exodus 25:23-30; Exodus 30:1-10; Lev 24:5-7God is our…* Great Provider-The Bread of Life!* Great IntercessorEx 5:23   Thou shalt also make a table of shittim wood: two cubits shall be the length thereof, and a cubit the breadth thereof, and a cubit and a half the height thereof. 24 And thou shalt overlay it with pure gold, and make thereto a crown of gold round about. 25 And thou shalt make unto it a border of an hand breadth round about, and thou shalt make a golden crown to the border thereof round about. 26 And thou shalt make for it four rings of gold, and put the rings in the four corners that are on the four feet thereof. 27 Over against the border shall the rings be for places of the staves to bear the table. 28 And thou shalt make the staves of shittim wood, and overlay them with gold, that the table may be borne with them. 29 And thou shalt make the dishes thereof, and spoons thereof, and covers thereof, and bowls thereof, to cover withal: of pure gold shalt thou make them. 30 And thou shalt set upon the table shewbread before me alway.Ex 30:1   And thou shalt make an altar to burn incense upon: of shittim wood shalt thou make it. 2 A cubit shall be the length thereof, and a cubit the breadth thereof; foursquare shall it be: and two cubits shall be the height thereof: the horns thereof shall be of the same. 3 And thou shalt overlay it with pure gold, the top thereof, and the sides thereof round about, and the horns thereof; and thou shalt make unto it a crown of gold round about. 4 And two golden rings shalt thou make to it under the crown of it, by the two corners thereof, upon the two sides of it shalt thou make it; and they shall be for places for the staves to bear it withal. 5 And thou shalt make the staves of shittim wood, and overlay them with gold. 6 And thou shalt put it before the vail that is by the ark of the testimony, before the mercy seat that is over the testimony, where I will meet with thee. 7 And Aaron shall burn thereon sweet incense every morning: when he dresseth the lamps, he shall burn incense upon it. 8 And when Aaron lighteth the lamps at even, he shall burn incense upon it, a perpetual incense before the LORD throughout your generations. 9 Ye shall offer no strange incense thereon, nor burnt sacrifice, nor meat offering; neither shall ye pour drink offering thereon. 10 And Aaron shall make an atonement upon the horns of it once in a year with the blood of the sin offering of atonements: once in the year shall he make atonement upon it throughout your generations: it is most holy unto the LORD.— — —Watch/Listen here using our Subsplash WebShare Playerhttps://subspla.sh/vs58qt6Listen here on archive.orghttps://archive.org/download/112722-am-you-tube-stream/112722AM-YouTubeStream.mp3

Pastor Tom Grieb continues our series, “Lessons in Leadership,” based on the book of Nehemiah.    If anything, Nehemiah was a man of prayer.  Prayer was at the heart of who he was as a leader.  Nehemiah didn't dare strike out until he had prayed.  He didn't want to get ahead of what God wanted him to do.     Our passage for this week is Nehemiah 1:5-11.  It is the prayer Nehemiah prayed before approaching King Artaxerxes to gain the king's permission to return to Jerusalem and re-build the city walls.  That prayer at once recognizes the character of God as One who works to bring about good for those who love him.  It understands the need for forgiveness.  The leader who is contrite wants to make sure his/her heart is right.  The prayer also recognizes the importance of seeking God's help and how God's help has a way of bringing about success.     The fact that Nehemiah prayed first, last, and everywhere in between speaks volumes to the type of leader he was. We would do well to do the same. 

Sahih Bukhari Book 20 The Superiority of Offering Prayer in the Mosque of Makkah and al-Madinah Hadith 1188-1197 of 7563 English. Sahih al-Bukhari is a collection of hadith compiled by Imam Muhammad al-Bukhari (d. 256 AH/870 AD) (rahimahullah). His collection is recognized by the overwhelming majority of the Muslim world to be the most authentic collection of reports of the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). It contains over 7500 hadith (with repetitions) in 97 books. The translation provided here is by Dr. M. Muhsin Khan. Contact: For any feedback or correction please feel free to contact at qnsacademy@outlook.com

The psalmist evaluates his life and recognizes that he has passed through challenging times. He illustrates this truth by saying that he has known both 'fire & water' and has been 'refined like fire'. Life has not been easy yet he praises God for hearing his cries and invites the assembly of faith to hear his word of testimony. We also have experienced the turmoil of 'fire & water' and been refined like silver - may we pass throgh such harrowing times with a faith that is not shaken and confidence in God's sustaining love.

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This week's Dharma Talk is entitled Why We Need Virtue: The Seven-Branch Offering Prayer, Part 2 by Lama Kathy Wesley. According to the Buddha, cultivating virtuous mind states and virtuous...

This week's Dharma Talk is entitled Why We Need Virtue: The Seven-Branch Offering Prayer by Lama Kathy Wesley. Since the time of the Buddha Shakyamuni, followers of the Dharma have...

Castle Rock UMC and Grays River UMC  Sunday, April 4, 2021"Easter Sunday"Prelude: "Up From The Grave He Arose" 1874 w&m; Robert Lowry CCLI#27783 public domainOpening Prayer: Writing Team: Mary Scifres and B. J. Beu © 2021 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres MinistriesFirst Hymn: “Christ the Lord is Risen Today” CCLI # 2728588   Invitation to Worship:  From The Abingdon Worship Annual 2021. Copyright © 2020 by Abingdon Press. Used by permission. page 85. Scripture Reading:  John 20: 1-18                             Reflection:  “A Celebration for All” Pastor HarrietInvitation to Communion Communion Litany Hymn:  “Because He Lives” CCLI # 16880  Pastoral Prayer:  © 2021 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres Ministries Lords Prayer: The United Methodist Church Publishing House © 1989, #895.Invitation to the Offering:  From The Abingdon Worship Annual 2018. Copyright © 2017 by Abingdon Press. Used by permission. page 85. Offering: Since we are unable to meet in person for Worship, you can mail your offering to the church: Castle Rock United Methodist Church, PO Box 750, Castle Rock, WA 98611. Grays River United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 52, Grays River, WA 98621. May the Peace of Christ be with you.Offering Prayer:  © 2021 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres MinistriesOffering hymn: "If That Isn't Love" 1969 New Springs (Brentwood-Benson Music Publication Inc.) w&m; Dottie Rambo CCLI#13979Closing Hymn:  Closing Song: “He Lives” CCLI # 17597    Benediction: From The Abingdon Worship Annual 2021. Copyright © 2020 by Abingdon Press. Used by permission. page 88.  Postlude: "Jesus Is Lord Of All" © 1983 Meadowgreen Music Company and Word Music, w&m; Leonard E. Smith, Jr. arranged by Tom Fettke 1974, 1978 L. E. Smith, Jr. / New Jeruisolum Music CCLI#11124621All Music Licensed under: Castle Rock United Methodist Church, CCLI license # 11124621

Castle Rock UMC and Grays River UMC  Sunday, March 28th, 2021"Palm Sunday"Prelude: "All Glory, Land and Honor" 2017 Austin North m; St.Thedulph by Melchoir Teschner, Lorenz Publishing Co. (under CCLI License) Opening Prayer: Writing Team: Mary Scifres and B. J. Beu © 2021 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres Ministries First Hymn:  “Hosanna, Loud Hosanna” One license 84262  Invitation to Worship:  © 2021 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres Ministries Scripture Reading:  Mark 11: 1-11                             Reflection:  "Celebrate Boldly"  by Pastor Harriet WilkinHymn:  “I Believe in a Hill Called Mount Calvary” CCLI # 20041  Pastoral Prayer:  © 2021 Harriet WilkinLords Prayer: The United Methodist Church Publishing House © 1989, #895.Invitation to the Offering: © 2021 Harriet WilkinOffering: Since we are unable to meet in person for Worship, you can mail your offering to the church: Castle Rock United Methodist Church, PO Box 750, Castle Rock, WA 98611. Grays River United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 52, Grays River, WA 98621. May the Peace of Christ be with you.Offering Prayer:  © 2021 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres Ministries Offering hymn: "The Lion and The Lamb" solo piano courtesy of David Nevue, permission by David Nevue (www.DavidNevue.com)Closing Hymn: “Down at the Cross” CCLI # 57667 – Public Domain   Benediction:  From The Abingdon Worship Annual 2018. Copyright © 2017 by Abingdon Press. Used by permission. pg. 71. Postlude: "Jesus Is Lord Of All" © 1983 Meadowgreen Music Company and Word Music, w&m; Billy Spraque & Niles Borop CCLI#12853All Music Licensed under: Castle Rock United Methodist Church, CCLI license # 11124621

Castle Rock UMC and Grays River UMC Sunday, February 28th, 2021Prelude: "Something Beautiful" 1971 William J Gaither, Music/Writers; William J. Gaither & Gloria Gaither. CCLI 18060Prayer: © www.worshipdesignstudio.com/vessels Opening Prayer: Harriet WilkinInvitation to Worship: 3 Writing Team: Mary Scifres and B. J. Beu,© 2021 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres MinistriesFirst Hymn: “Above All” CCLI #2672885 Scripture Reading: Matthew 8: 5-13 Hymn: "O How I Love Jesus" CCLI # 28696 Public Domain Reflection: "To Be Followers by Pastor Harriet WilkinHymn: “If That Isn’t Love” CCLI# 3979 Pastoral Prayer: © 2021 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres MinistriesLords Prayer: The United Methodist Church Publishing House © 1989, #895.Invitation to the Offering: From The Abingdon Worship Annual 2018. Copyright © 2017 by Abingdon Press. Used by permission. pag.44.Offering: Since we are unable to meet in person for Worship, you can mail your offering to the church: Castle Rock United Methodist Church, PO Box 750, Castle Rock, WA 98611. Grays River United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 52, Grays River, WA 98621. May the Peace of Christ be with you.Offering Prayer: © 2021 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres Ministries.Offering hymn: "Your Holiness Surround Me" solo piano courtesy of David Nevue Productions Permission by David Nevue Closing Hymn: "Lord, I Want to Be a Christian" CCLI# 3184437 Public domain Benediction: © 2021 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres MinistriesPostlude: "See His Glory" 1985 Integrity's Hosanna! Music W&M; Rich Cook. CCLI 20333All Music Licensed under: Castle Rock United Methodist Church, CCLI license # 11124621

Castle Rock UMC and Grays River UMC Sunday, February 21th, 2021Prelude: "Eden Again" 2004 David Nevue (BMI)/Midnight, Rain Productions Permission by David Nevue Opening Prayer: © www.worshipdesignstudio.com/vessels Invitation to Worship: 3 Writing Team: Mary Scifres and B. J. Beu,© 2021 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres MinistriesFirst Hymn: “There’s Something About That Name” CCLI # 14064 “ His Name Is Wonderful” CCLI # 1122230 Scripture Reading: Mark 1:40-45 Hymn: "O How I Love Jesus" CCLI # 28696 Public Domain Reflection: "Beloved" by Pastor Harriet WilkinHymn: "Heal Me, Hands of Jesus" CCLI# 432189 Pastoral Prayer: © 2021 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres MinistriesLords Prayer: The United Methodist Church Publishing House © 1989, #895.Invitation to the Offering: From The Abingdon Worship Annual 2018. Copyright © 2017 by Abingdon Press. Used by permission. pag.44. Offering: Since we are unable to meet in person for Worship, you can mail your offering to the church: Castle Rock United Methodist Church, PO Box 750, Castle Rock, WA 98611. Grays River United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 52, Grays River, WA 98621. May the Peace of Christ be with you.To help those who have been affected by the wildfires, the Pacific Northwest Conference has created a Disaster Fund. To make a donation to the fund, here is the contact information. You can also give PNW Conference’s Disaster Fund (Advance #352) through your local church or by sending a check made out to the PNW Conference Treasurer with Conference Advance #352 on the memo line to: Pacific Northwest Conference Office c/o Conference Treasurer P.O. Box 13650 Des Moines, WA 98198 Or you can go to the website to make a donation: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/pacific-northwest-conference-of-the-unitedmethodist-church/pacific-northwest-conference-disaster-fund-advance-352 Offering Prayer: © 2021 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres Ministries.Offering hymn: "We Are So Blessed" 1982 William J Gaither, Music; William J. Gaither & Greg Nelson /Writers; William J. Gaither & Gloria Gaither. Gaither music oc. & River Oaks Music. CCLI 15991Closing Hymn: “He Touched Me” CCLI # 13072 Benediction: © 2021 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres MinistriesPostlude: "Let There Be Glory & Honor & Praises" 1978 Integrity's Hosanna! Music W&M; James & Elizabeth Greenelsh. CCLI 19351All Music Licensed under: Castle Rock United Methodist Church, CCLI license # 11124621

Castle Rock UMC and Grays River UMC Sunday, February 14th, 2021 Prelude: "I Worship You, Almighty God" Sondra Corbett 1983 integrity hosanna! Music CCLI 20807Opening Prayer: Writing Team: Catarina Paton, B. J. Beu, and Mary Scifres, © 2021 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres MinistriesInvitation to Worship: © 2021 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres Ministries First Hymn: “I stand Amazed in the Presence” Public Domain CCLI# 25297 Scripture Reading: Mark 9:2-9 Reflection: “Begin Again: Action and reflection for transformation.” By Katherine Parker Second Hymn: “Since Jesus Came into My Heart” Public Domain CCLI# 71650 Pastoral Prayer: © 2021 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres Ministries Lords Prayer: The United Methodist Church Publishing House © 1989, #895.Offering: © 2021 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres Ministries. Since we are unable to meet in person for Worship, you can mail your offering to the church: Castle Rock United Methodist Church, PO Box 750, Castle Rock, WA 98611. Grays River United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 52, Grays River, WA 98621. May the Peace of Christ be with you.To help those who have been affected by the wildfires, the Pacific Northwest Conference has created a Disaster Fund. To make a donation to the fund, here is the contact information. You can also give PNW Conference’s Disaster Fund (Advance #352) through your local church or by sending a check made out to the PNW Conference Treasurer with Conference Advance #352 on the memo line to: Pacific Northwest Conference Office c/o Conference Treasurer P.O. Box 13650 Des Moines, WA 98198 Or you can go to the website to make a donation: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/pacific-northwest-conference-of-the-unitedmethodist-church/pacific-northwest-conference-disaster-fund-advance-352 Offering Prayer: © 2021 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres Ministries.Offering hymn: "This is the Time I Must Sing" music; Willian J Ganther, writer; William J & Gloria Ganther 1975 William J Ganther Hanne street music CCLI 12035Closing Hymn: “There’s a Song” CCLI# 2041825 Benediction: © 2021 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres MinistriesPostlude: "The Steadfast Love of the Lord" David Nevue 1974 celebration music (original) 2010 David Nevue midnight run productions melody by Edith McNiel arranged by David NevueAll Music Licensed under: Castle Rock United Methodist Church, CCLI license # 11124621,

Castle Rock UMC and Grays River UMC Sunday, February 7th, 2021Prelude: "We Have Come Into This House" 1976 Universal-MCA Pub. & Sound III, Inc. w&m- Bruce Ballinger CCLI 17212Opening Prayer: Writing Team: Catarina Paton, B. J. Beu, and Mary Scifres, © 2021 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres MinistriesInvitation to Worship: From the Abingdon Worship Annual 2018. Copyright© 2017 by Abingdon Press. Used by permission. page.29. First Hymn: “The Solid Rock” CCLI # 25417 Scripture Reading: Mark 1:29-39 Reflection: "The Kind Hands of Jesus" by Pastor Harriet Wilkin Meditation and Healing: © 2021 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres Ministries.music: "Blessings" 2020 tonioli Music, LLC, Jason Tonioli permission by composerPrayer: A PLEA OF THE LONELY BY MARILYN E. THORNTON, USED BY PERMISSION – accessed from https://www.umcdiscipleship.org/articles/prayers-for-a-time-of-pandemic (February 1, 2021) Second Hymn: “Jesus’ Hands Were Kind Hands” CCLI # 2325651 Pastoral Prayer: From the Abingdon Worship Annual 2018. Copyright© 2017 by Abingdon Press. Used by permission. page.29 Lords Prayer: The United Methodist Church Publishing House © 1989, #895.Offering: Since we are unable to meet in person for Worship, you can mail your offering to the church: Castle Rock United Methodist Church, PO Box 750, Castle Rock, WA 98611. Grays River United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 52, Grays River, WA 98621. May the Peace of Christ be with you.To help those who have been affected by the wildfires, the Pacific Northwest Conference has created a Disaster Fund. To make a donation to the fund, here is the contact information. You can also give PNW Conference’s Disaster Fund (Advance #352) through your local church or by sending a check made out to the PNW Conference Treasurer with Conference Advance #352 on the memo line to: Pacific Northwest Conference Office c/o Conference Treasurer P.O. Box 13650 Des Moines, WA 98198 Or you can go to the website to make a donation: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/pacific-northwest-conference-of-the-unitedmethodist-church/pacific-northwest-conference-disaster-fund-advance-352 Offering Prayer: © 2021 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres Ministries.Offering hymn: "He Touched Me" 1972 William J Gaither, W&M William J & Gloria Gaither. CCLI 13072Closing Hymn: “Cares Chorus” CCLI # 25974 Benediction: © 2021 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres MinistriesPostlude: "I Love You With The Love of The Lord" 1973 Communique Music, w&m Jim Gilbert. CCLI 10130All Music Licensed under: Castle Rock United Methodist Church, CCLI license # 11124621,

Castle Rock UMC and Grays River UMC Sunday, January 24th, 2021Prelude: "Joy" Jason Tomioli 2018 Tonioli Music LLC. Permission by composer.Opening Prayer: Writing Team: Catarina Paton, B. J. Beu, and Mary Scifres, © 2021 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres MinistriesInvitation to Worship: © 2021 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres Ministries.First Hymn: “Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee” – Public Domain CCLI: 25321 Scripture Reading: Mark 1:14-20. Reflection: "Ready or Not" by Pastor Harriet Wilkin Words of Assurance: © 2021 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres Ministries.Second Hymn: “I Lift My Eyes” By Mark Gruber used with permission Pastoral Prayer: © 2021 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres Ministries.Lords Prayer: The United Methodist Church Publishing House © 1989, #895.Offering: Since we are unable to meet in person for Worship, you can mail your offering to the church: Castle Rock United Methodist Church, PO Box 750, Castle Rock, WA 98611. Grays River United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 52, Grays River, WA 98621. May the Peace of Christ be with you.To help those who have been affected by the wildfires, the Pacific Northwest Conference has created a Disaster Fund. To make a donation to the fund, here is the contact information. You can also give PNW Conference’s Disaster Fund (Advance #352) through your local church or by sending a check made out to the PNW Conference Treasurer with Conference Advance #352 on the memo line to: Pacific Northwest Conference Office c/o Conference Treasurer P.O. Box 13650 Des Moines, WA 98198 Or you can go to the website to make a donation: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/pacific-northwest-conference-of-the-unitedmethodist-church/pacific-northwest-conference-disaster-fund-advance-352 Offering Prayer: © 2021 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres Ministries.Offering hymn: "What A Friend We Have In Jesus" public domain Charles Crozat Conyerse, arranged by Jason Tomioli 2015 Tonioli Music. Permission by composer.Closing Hymn: “Together We Serve” CCLI # 3379644Benediction: © 2021 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres MinistriesPostlude: "Refections" Jason Tomioli 2018 Tonioli Music, LLC. Permission by composer.All Music Licensed under: Castle Rock United Methodist Church, CCLI license # 11124621,

Castle Rock UMC and Grays River UMC Sunday, January 17th, 2021Prelude: "The Lion And The Lamb" 2010 David Nevue/midnight rain productions Permission by David Nevue.Opening Prayer: Writing Team: Catarina Paton, B. J. Beu, and Mary Scifres, © 2021 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres Ministries Invitation to Worship: © 2021 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres Ministries.First Hymn: “He Leadeth Me: O Blessed Thought” – Public Domain – CCLI #62762 Scripture Reading: John 1:43-51. Reflection: "A Clear Understanding" by Pastor Harriet WilkinPrayer: © 2021 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres Ministries.Second Hymn: “In This Time of Isolation” By Mark Gruber © 2020 Mark Gruber. “In This Time of Isolation” used with permission Pastoral Prayer: © 2021 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres Ministries.Lords Prayer: The United Methodist Church Publishing House © 1989, #895.Offering: Since we are unable to meet in person for Worship, you can mail your offering to the church: Castle Rock United Methodist Church, PO Box 750, Castle Rock, WA 98611. Grays River United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 52, Grays River, WA 98621. May the Peace of Christ be with you.To help those who have been affected by the wildfires, the Pacific Northwest Conference has created a Disaster Fund. To make a donation to the fund, here is the contact information. You can also give PNW Conference’s Disaster Fund (Advance #352) through your local church or by sending a check made out to the PNW Conference Treasurer with Conference Advance #352 on the memo line to: Pacific Northwest Conference Office c/o Conference Treasurer P.O. Box 13650 Des Moines, WA 98198 Or you can go to the website to make a donation: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/pacific-northwest-conference-of-the-unitedmethodist-church/pacific-northwest-conference-disaster-fund-advance-352 Offering Prayer: © 2021 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres Ministries.Offering hymn: "Air" by Jason Tomioli 2018 Tonioli Music, LLC. Permission by composer.Closing Hymn: “Together We Serve” CCLI # 3379644 Benediction: © 2021 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres Ministries Postlude: "Mountain Air" Jason Tomioli 2003 Jason Tonioli Music. Permission by composer.All Music Licensed under: Castle Rock United Methodist Church, CCLI license # 11124621,

Castle Rock UMC and Grays River UMC Sunday, January 10th, 2021Prelude: "Sweet Hour of Prayer Medley" arranged by Jason Tomioli copywrite 2004 Jason Tonioli. Permission by composer.Opening Prayer: © 2021 Mary Scifres. Permission to adapt, use for recordings, and reprint granted to subscribers. Writing Team: Catarina Paton, Mary Scifres, and B. J. Beu.Invitation to Worship: © 2021 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres Ministries.First Hymn: “He is Lord” (CCLI # 238390) "Majesty" (CCLI# 1527).Scripture Reading: Matthew 1:4-11. Reflection: “The Clean Canvas” by Pastor Harriet WilkinPrayer: © 2021 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres Ministries.Second Hymn: “Great God of All" lyrics by Mark GruberPastoral Prayer: © 2021 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres Ministries. Lords Prayer: The United Methodist Church Publishing House © 1989, #895.Offering: Since we are unable to meet in person for Worship, you can mail your offering to the church: Castle Rock United Methodist Church, PO Box 750, Castle Rock, WA 98611. Grays River United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 52, Grays River, WA 98621. May the Peace of Christ be with you.To help those who have been affected by the wildfires, the Pacific Northwest Conference has created a Disaster Fund. To make a donation to the fund, here is the contact information. You can also give PNW Conference’s Disaster Fund (Advance #352) through your local church or by sending a check made out to the PNW Conference Treasurer with Conference Advance #352 on the memo line to: Pacific Northwest Conference Office c/o Conference Treasurer P.O. Box 13650 Des Moines, WA 98198 Or you can go to the website to make a donation: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/pacific-northwest-conference-of-the-unitedmethodist-church/pacific-northwest-conference-disaster-fund-advance-352 Offering Prayer: © 2020 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres Ministries.Offering hymn: "Sweet Hour of Prayer Medley" arranged by Jason Tomioli copywrite 2004 Jason Tonioli. Permission by composer.Closing Hymn: “Baptized in Water” (CCLI# 2700434).Postlude: "Sweet Hour of Prayer Medley" arranged by Jason Tomioli copywrite 2004 Jason Tonioli. Permission by composer.All Music Licensed under: Castle Rock United Methodist Church, CCLI license # 11124621,

Castle Rock UMC and Grays River UMC Sunday, January 3rd, 2021Prelude: "Another Year" arranged by Jason Tomioli copywrite 2003 Jason Tonioli. Permission by composer.Opening Prayer: © 2020 Mary Scifres. Permission to adapt, use for recordings, and reprint granted to subscribers. Writing Team: Catarina Paton, Mary Scifres, and B. J. Beu.Invitation to Worship: © 2020 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres Ministries.First Hymn: “We Three Kings” (CCLI # 38002).Scripture Reading: Matthew 2:1-12. Reflection: “The Light Has Lit The Path” by Pastor Harriet WilkinPrayer: General Prayers of Thanksgiving. #558, The United Methodist Book of Worship. © 1992The United Methodist Publishing House. Second Hymn: “It Came Upon The Midnight Clear” Public Domain (CCLI # 31078).Pastoral Prayer: © 2017 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres Ministries. November 26, 2017.Lords Prayer: The United Methodist Church Publishing House © 1989, #895.Offering: Since we are unable to meet in person for Worship, you can mail your offering to the church: Castle Rock United Methodist Church, PO Box 750, Castle Rock, WA 98611. Grays River United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 52, Grays River, WA 98621. May the Peace of Christ be with you.To help those who have been affected by the wildfires, the Pacific Northwest Conference has created a Disaster Fund. To make a donation to the fund, here is the contact information. You can also give PNW Conference’s Disaster Fund (Advance #352) through your local church or by sending a check made out to the PNW Conference Treasurer with Conference Advance #352 on the memo line to: Pacific Northwest Conference Office c/o Conference Treasurer P.O. Box 13650 Des Moines, WA 98198 Or you can go to the website to make a donation: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/pacific-northwest-conference-of-the-unitedmethodist-church/pacific-northwest-conference-disaster-fund-advance-352 Offering Prayer: © 2020 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres Ministries.Offering hymn: " We Three Kings" arranged by Jason Tomioli copywrite 2003 Jason Tonioli. Permission by composer.Closing Hymn: “O Come, All Ye Faithful” (CCLI# 31054).Postlude: "Joy to the World/(Hark the herald Angels)" arranged by Jason Tomioli copywrite 2003 Jason Tonioli. Permission by composer.All Music Licensed under: Castle Rock United Methodist Church, CCLI license # 11124621,

Castle Rock UMC and Grays River UMC Sunday, December 27th, 2020.The Zach and Miriam Radio Show Presents: A Christmas Promise. Slogan: The News for Tomorrow, Is the News for Today. (written by: Harriet Wilkin, © 2020)Prayer: © 2020 Harriet Wilkin, Writing Team: Harriet Wilkin, B. J. Beu, and Mary Scifres. © 2020 Mary Scifres and Harriet Wilkin, as noted. Permission to adapt, use for recordings, and reprint granted to subscribers.Hymn: “Good Christian Friends, Rejoice” Public Domain #1214849 Scripture and Message – “Hope and Love” Luke 2: 1-3 2 "In the Bleak Midwinter" -Public Domain – CCLI # 294736 Luke 2: 4-7 "Love Came Down at Christmas” - Public Domain – CCLI # 276338 Luke 2: 8-12 "O Little Town of Bethlehem" – Public Domain – CCLI # 27879 Luke 2:13-15 "Hark! the Herald Angels Sing" – CCLI - #27738 Luke 2:16-20 "Sing We Now of Christmas” - Public Domain – CCLI - #6006536 Hymn: “What Child Is This” Public Domain CCLI #30983 Pastoral Prayer: © 2016 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres Ministries. Lord's Prayer: The United Methodist Church Publishing House © 1989, #895 Prayer: From The Abingdon Worship Annual 2016. Copyright ©2015 by Abingdon Press. Used by permission.” Written by B.J. Beu. pages 297-298. Offering: Since we are unable to meet in person for Worship, you can mail your offering to the church: Castle Rock United Methodist Church, PO Box 750, Castle Rock, WA 98611. Grays River United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 52, Grays River, WA 98621. May the Peace of Christ be with you.To help those who have been affected by the wildfires, the Pacific Northwest Conference has created a Disaster Fund. To make a donation to the fund, here is the contact information. You can also give PNW Conference’s Disaster Fund (Advance #352) through your local church or by sending a check made out to the PNW Conference Treasurer with Conference Advance #352 on the memo line to: Pacific Northwest Conference Office c/o Conference Treasurer P.O. Box 13650 Des Moines, WA 98198 Or you can go to the website to make a donation: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/pacific-northwest-conference-of-the-unitedmethodist-church/pacific-northwest-conference-disaster-fund-advance-352 Offering Hymn: "The First Noel" arranged by Jason Tomioli copywrite 2003 Jason Tonioli music (written permission by Jason Tonioli) Public Domain.Doxology: said to tune from “What Child Is This” https://www.umcdiscipleship.org/resources/doxologies-and-offertory-responses-for-advent-and-christmas - “What Child Is This” (accessed Dec 7, 2020) Offering Prayer: © 2016 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres Ministries.Hymn: “Joy to the World” Public Domain CCLI # 24016 Benediction: Adopted from © 2016 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres Ministries. All Music Licensed under: Castle Rock United Methodist Church, CCLI license # 11124621.

Castle Rock UMC and Grays River UMC Sunday, December 20th, 2020The Zach and Miriam Radio Show Presents: A Christmas Promise. Slogan: The News for Tomorrow, Is the News for Today. (written by: Harriet Wilkin, © 2020)Prayer: © 2020 Harriet Wilkin, Writing Team: Harriet Wilkin, B. J. Beu, and Mary Scifres. © 2020 Mary Scifres and Harriet Wilkin, as noted. Permission to adapt, use for recordings, and reprint granted to subscribersSong: “The Friendly Beasts” CCLI - #51158Scripture Reading: Luke 1:46b-55. Reflection/Message: “Joy to All” by Pastor Harriet WilkinSecond Hymn: “Away in a Manger” Onelicense #94878 public domainPastoral Prayer: © 2016 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres Ministries.Lords Prayer: The United Methodist Church Publishing House © 1989, #895.Offering: Since we are unable to meet in person for Worship, you can mail your offering to the church: Castle Rock United Methodist Church, PO Box 750, Castle Rock, WA 98611. Grays River United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 52, Grays River, WA 98621. May the Peace of Christ be with you.To help those who have been affected by the wildfires, the Pacific Northwest Conference has created a Disaster Fund. To make a donation to the fund, here is the contact information. You can also give PNW Conference’s Disaster Fund (Advance #352) through your local church or by sending a check made out to the PNW Conference Treasurer with Conference Advance #352 on the memo line to: Pacific Northwest Conference Office c/o Conference Treasurer P.O. Box 13650 Des Moines, WA 98198 Or you can go to the website to make a donation: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/pacific-northwest-conference-of-the-unitedmethodist-church/pacific-northwest-conference-disaster-fund-advance-352 Offering Prayer: © 2020 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres Ministries.Offering hymn: "O Little Town of Bethlehem" arranged by Jason Tomioli copywrite 2011 Jason Tonioli (written permission by Jason Tonioli)Doxology: Said to music from "O Come, O Come Emmanuel"Closing Hymn: “There's a Song in the Air” CCLI# 272136 (public domain)Benediction: © 2016 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres Ministries.All Music Licensed under: Castle Rock United Methodist Church, CCLI license # 11124621,

Castle Rock UMC and Grays River UMC Sunday, December 13th, 2020The Zach and Miriam Radio Show Presents: A Christmas Promise. Slogan: The News for Tomorrow, Is the News for Today (written by: Harriet Wilkin, © 2020)Prayer: © 2020 Harriet Wilkin, Writing Team: Harriet Wilkin, B. J. Beu, and Mary Scifres. © 2020 Mary Scifres and Harriet Wilkin, as noted. Permission to adapt, use for recordings, and reprint granted to subscribersSong: “Infant Holy, Infant Lowly” CCLI - #162538 – Public DomainScripture Reading: Isaiah 11:1-10. Reflection/Message: “Peace Gives Hope” by Pastor Harriet WilkinSecond Hymn: “While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks” CCLI #32008, (verses 1,3,6)Pastoral Prayer: © 2016 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres Ministries. Lords Prayer: The United Methodist Church Publishing House © 1989, #895.Offering: Since we are unable to meet in person for Worship, you can mail your offering to the church: Castle Rock United Methodist Church, PO Box 750, Castle Rock, WA 98611. Grays River United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 52, Grays River, WA 98621. May the Peace of Christ be with you.To help those who have been affected by the wildfires, the Pacific Northwest Conference has created a Disaster Fund. To make a donation to the fund, here is the contact information. You can also give PNW Conference’s Disaster Fund (Advance #352) through your local church or by sending a check made out to the PNW Conference Treasurer with Conference Advance #352 on the memo line to: Pacific Northwest Conference Office c/o Conference Treasurer P.O. Box 13650 Des Moines, WA 98198 Or you can go to the website to make a donation: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/pacific-northwest-conference-of-the-unitedmethodist-church/pacific-northwest-conference-disaster-fund-advance-352 Offering Prayer: © 2020 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres Ministries.Offering hymn: "O Come, O Come Immanuel" arranged by Jason Tomioli copywrite 2011 Jason Tonioli (Public Domain)Doxology: Said to music from "First Noel" Closing Hymn: “The First Noel” CCLI# 31047 (public domain)Benediction: © 2016 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres Ministries.All Music Licensed under: Castle Rock United Methodist Church, CCLI license # 11124621,

Castle Rock UMC and Grays River UMC Sunday, December 6th, 2020 The Zach and Miriam Radio Show Presents: A Christmas Promise. Slogan: The News for Tomorrow, Is the News for Today (written by: Harriet Wilkin, © 2020)Prayer: © 2020 Harriet Wilkin, Writing Team: Harriet Wilkin, B. J. Beu, and Mary Scifres. © 2020 Mary Scifres and Harriet Wilkin, as noted. Permission to adapt, use for recordings, and reprint granted to subscribers Song: “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” CCLI - #27738 – Public Domain Scripture Reading: Matthew 24:36-44. Reflection/Message: “Love Gives Hope” by Pastor Harriet WilkinAdvent Affirmation of Faith: from the Abingdon Worship Annual 2016. Copyright © 2015 by Abingdon Press. Used by permission.” Pages 275-276 Communion: Quoted text only © 1989 The United Methodist Publishing House., page 10, /Quoted text only © 1989 The United Methodist Publishing House., page 10 Prayer of Consecration: Used with permission © 2017 Is it Communion Sunday Already?!: Communion Resources For All Seasons., by B.J. Beu and Mary Scifres. Page 119. Second Hymn: “I want to Walk as a Child of Light” CCLI #89848 Pastoral Prayer: © 2016 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres Ministries. Lords Prayer: The United Methodist Church Publishing House © 1989, #895.Offering: Since we are unable to meet in person for Worship, you can mail your offering to the church: Castle Rock United Methodist Church, PO Box 750, Castle Rock, WA 98611. Grays River United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 52, Grays River, WA 98621. May the Peace of Christ be with you.To help those who have been affected by the wildfires, the Pacific Northwest Conference has created a Disaster Fund. To make a donation to the fund, here is the contact information. You can also give PNW Conference’s Disaster Fund (Advance #352) through your local church or by sending a check made out to the PNW Conference Treasurer with Conference Advance #352 on the memo line to: Pacific Northwest Conference Office c/o Conference Treasurer P.O. Box 13650 Des Moines, WA 98198 Or you can go to the website to make a donation: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/pacific-northwest-conference-of-the-unitedmethodist-church/pacific-northwest-conference-disaster-fund-advance-352 Offering Prayer: © 2020 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres Ministries.Offering hymn: " Come, Thou Long-Expectect Jesus" 2005 Word Music, LLC. music; Rowland H. Prichard, writer; Charles Wesley, arranged by; Carol Torquist. (CCLI#3012970)Doxology: Said to music from "It Came Upon A Midnight Clear" http://gbod.org.s3.amazonaws.com/legacy/kintera/entry_13946/66/dox-midnight.pdf (accessed 12-1-2020) Closing Hymn: “Go, Tell it On the Mountain” CCLI# 3063235 Benediction: © 2016 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres Ministries. All Music Licensed under: Castle Rock United Methodist Church, CCLI license # 11124621,

Castle Rock UMC and Grays River UMC Sunday, November 22nd, 2020Prelude: "The Family of God" 1970 William J. Gaither, Inc. writers; Gloria & William J. Gaither, Music; William J. Gaither (CCLI#17023).Opening Prayer: © 2020 Mary Scifres. Permission to adapt, use for recordings, and reprint granted to subscribers. Writing Team: Catarina Paton, Mary Scifres, and B. J. Beu.Invitation to Worship: © 2020 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres Ministries.First Hymn: “We Gather Together” (CCLI #91678) (verses 1 and 2), “Give Thanks” (CCLI # 20285). Scripture Reading: Matthew 25:31-46. Reflection: “Giving Thanks for Our Relationships” by Pastor Harriet WilkinPrayer: General Prayers of Thanksgiving. #558, The United Methodist Book of Worship. © 1992The United Methodist Publishing House. Second Hymn: “Come, Ye Thankful People, Come” Public Domain (CCLI # 50200).Pastoral Prayer: © 2017 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres Ministries. November 26, 2017. Lords Prayer: The United Methodist Church Publishing House © 1989, #895. Offering: Since we are unable to meet in person for Worship, you can mail your offering to the church: Castle Rock United Methodist Church, PO Box 750, Castle Rock, WA 98611. Grays River United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 52, Grays River, WA 98621. May the Peace of Christ be with you.To help those who have been affected by the wildfires, the Pacific Northwest Conference has created a Disaster Fund. To make a donation to the fund, here is the contact information. You can also give PNW Conference’s Disaster Fund (Advance #352) through your local church or by sending a check made out to the PNW Conference Treasurer with Conference Advance #352 on the memo line to: Pacific Northwest Conference Office c/o Conference Treasurer P.O. Box 13650 Des Moines, WA 98198 Or you can go to the website to make a donation: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/pacific-northwest-conference-of-the-unitedmethodist-church/pacific-northwest-conference-disaster-fund-advance-352 Offering Prayer: © 2020 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres Ministries.Offering hymn: " Jesus, We Just Want to Thank You" 1974 Gaither Music Company, writers; Gloria & William J. Gaither, Music; William J. Gaither, The Gaither's: Homecoming Souvenir Songbook Vol. #2 (CCLI#18101)Closing Hymn: “For the Beauty of the Earth” (verses 1,2, 4and 5) (CCLI# 43200).Postlude: "Thank You, Lord" 1940, 1945 new spring renewed 1968 Singspiration Music Benchwood-Benson Music Co. writer: Seth Sykes, music: Seth Sykes & Bessie Sykes, from The Gaither's Homecoming Souvenir Songbook Vol. 5 (CCLI#16763)All Music Licensed under: Castle Rock United Methodist Church, CCLI license # 11124621,

Castle Rock UMC and Grays River UMC Sunday, November 15th, 2020Prelude: "Alleluia" 1972 Jerry Sinclair Manna Music, Inc. New Praise #4 (OneLicense #16811). Opening Prayer: © 2020 Mary Scifres. Permission to adapt, use for recordings, and reprint granted to subscribers. Writing Team: Catarina Paton, Mary Scifres, and B. J. Beu. Invitation to Worship: © 2020 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres Ministries. First Hymn: “Amazing Grace” (verses 1-3) (CCLI # 4755360).Scripture Reading: Matthew 25:14-30. Reflection: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Philippians+1%3A+3-6&version=NIV (accessed 11-14-2020), https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Philippians+1%3A+8-11&version=NIV (accessed 11-14-2020). Second Hymn: “Here I am, Lord” (Onelicense #84336). Pastoral Prayer: © 2020 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres Ministries. Lords Prayer: The United Methodist Church Publishing House © 1989, #895. Invitation to the Offering; © 2015 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres Ministries, October 11, 2015. Offering: Since we are unable to meet in person for Worship, you can mail your offering to the church: Castle Rock United Methodist Church, PO Box 750, Castle Rock, WA 98611. Grays River United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 52, Grays River, WA 98621. May the Peace of Christ be with you. To help those who have been affected by the wildfires, the Pacific Northwest Conference has created a Disaster Fund. To make a donation to the fund, here is the contact information. You can also give PNW Conference’s Disaster Fund (Advance #352) through your local church or by sending a check made out to the PNW Conference Treasurer with Conference Advance #352 on the memo line to: Pacific Northwest Conference Office c/o Conference Treasurer P.O. Box 13650 Des Moines, WA 98198 Or you can go to the website to make a donation: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/pacific-northwest-conference-of-the-unitedmethodist-church/pacific-northwest-conference-disaster-fund-advance-352 Offering Prayer: © 2020 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres Ministries. Offering hymn: "The Longer I Serve Him" 1965 William J. Gaither, William J. Gaither, Inc. (CCLI#16000). Closing Hymn: “Let There Be Peace On Earth” (CCLI # 93690).Benediction: © 2020 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres Ministries. Postlude: "We Have This Moment Today" 1975 William & Gloria Gaither, William J. Gaither, Inc. (CCLI#30945) All Music Licensed under: Castle Rock United Methodist Church, CCLI license # 11124621,

Castle Rock UMC and Grays River UMC Sunday, October 18th, 2020Prelude: "Just Because I Love You" 2011 David Nevue Midnight Pain Productions. Solo Piano courtesy of David Nevue www.DavidNevue.com. Opening Prayer, Invitation to Worship: © 2020 Mary Scifres. Permission to adapt, use for recordings, and reprint granted to subscribers. Writing Team: Catarina Paton, Mary Scifres, and B. J. Beu. Hymn's: “Faith Is Patient in the Night” (CCLI # 3414767), “We All Are One In Mission” (CCLI # 3176809), and closing hymn “Near to the Heart of God” (CCLI # 93700). Licensed under Castle Rock UMC, CCLI license # 11124621. Scripture Reading: 1Thessalonians 1: 1-10. Words of Assurance: © 2020 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres Ministries. Lords Prayer: The United Methodist Church Publishing House © 1989, #895. Offering Prayer, Benediction: © 2020 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres Ministries. Offering hymn: "The Water is Wide" 2011 David Nevue Midnight Pain Productions. Solo Piano courtesy of David Nevue www.DavidNevue.com. Postlude: "God be With You Till We Meet Again" Writer: Jeremiah E. Rankin 1880, Musician: William G. Tomer 1880, Public domain (CCLI#49273). Offering: Since we are unable to meet in person for Worship, you can mail your offering to the church: Castle Rock United Methodist Church, PO Box 750, Castle Rock, WA 98611. Grays River United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 52, Grays River, WA 98621. May the Peace of Christ be with you. To help those who have been affected by the wildfires, the Pacific Northwest Conference has created a Disaster Fund. To make a donation to the fund, here is the contact information. You can also give PNW Conference’s Disaster Fund (Advance #352) through your local church or by sending a check made out to the PNW Conference Treasurer with Conference Advance #352 on the memo line to: Pacific Northwest Conference Office c/o Conference Treasurer P.O. Box 13650 Des Moines, WA 98198 Or you can go to the website to make a donation: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/pacific-northwest-conference-of-the-unitedmethodist-church/pacific-northwest-conference-disaster-fund-advance-352

Castle Rock UMC and Grays River UMC Sunday, October 11th, 2020Prelude: "Emmanuel" Bob McGree 1976 C.A. Music (CCLI#12949). Opening Prayer, Invitation to Worship: © 2020 Mary Scifres. Permission to adapt, use for recordings, and reprint granted to subscribers. Writing Team: Catarina Paton, Mary Scifres, and B. J. Beu. Hymn's: “Jesus Calls Us” (CCLI # 4175823), “Together We Serve” (CCLI # 3379644), and closing hymn “Walk With Me” (OneLicense # 117733) Licensed under Castle Rock UMC, CCLI license # 11124621. Scripture Reading: Matthew 22:1-14. Words of Assurance: © 2020 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres Ministries. Lords Prayer: The United Methodist Church Publishing House © 1989, #895. Offering Prayer, Benediction: © 2020 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres Ministries. Offering hymn: "Give Thanks" Henry Smith 1978 Integrity's Hosanna Music. Postlude: "Here Comes Jesus" Gary Roberts 1984 Glory Alleluia Music Curt Dayspring and word Music Publication. Offering: Since we are unable to meet in person for Worship, you can mail your offering to the church: Castle Rock United Methodist Church, PO Box 750, Castle Rock, WA 98611. Grays River United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 52, Grays River, WA 98621. May the Peace of Christ be with you. To help those who have been affected by the wildfires, the Pacific Northwest Conference has created a Disaster Fund. To make a donation to the fund, here is the contact information. You can also give PNW Conference’s Disaster Fund (Advance #352) through your local church or by sending a check made out to the PNW Conference Treasurer with Conference Advance #352 on the memo line to: Pacific Northwest Conference Office c/o Conference Treasurer P.O. Box 13650 Des Moines, WA 98198 Or you can go to the website to make a donation: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/pacific-northwest-conference-of-the-unitedmethodist-church/pacific-northwest-conference-disaster-fund-advance-352

This program is the second part of a series in which I address the practice of praying to the saints. Here, I begin to exposit some of Chemnitz arguments against the practice.

Castle Rock UMC and Grays River UMC Sunday, October 4th, 2020Opening Prayer, Invitation to Worship: © 2020 Harriet Wilkin. Hymn's: “How Firm a Foundation” (CCLI # 107816), “What A Friend We Have in Jesus” (Public Domain – CCLI - # 7056820), Communion Hymn: “Grace Alone” (CCLI # 2335524) and closing “Cry of My Heart” (CCLI # 844980) Licensed under Castle Rock UMC, CCLI license # 11124621. Scripture Reading: Matthew 21:33-46. Words of Assurance: © 2020 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres Ministries. Lords Prayer: The United Methodist Church Publishing House © 1989, #895. Offering Prayer, Benediction: © 2020 Harriet Wilkin. Offering: Since we are unable to meet in person for Worship, you can mail your offering to the church: Castle Rock United Methodist Church, PO Box 750, Castle Rock, WA 98611. Grays River United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 52, Grays River, WA 98621. May the Peace of Christ be with you. To help those who have been affected by the wildfires, the Pacific Northwest Conference has created a Disaster Fund. To make a donation to the fund, here is the contact information. You can also give PNW Conference’s Disaster Fund (Advance #352) through your local church or by sending a check made out to the PNW Conference Treasurer with Conference Advance #352 on the memo line to: Pacific Northwest Conference Office c/o Conference Treasurer P.O. Box 13650 Des Moines, WA 98198 Or you can go to the website to make a donation: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/pacific-northwest-conference-of-the-unitedmethodist-church/pacific-northwest-conference-disaster-fund-advance-352

Castle Rock UMC and Grays River UMC Sunday, September 27th, 2020Opening Prayer, Invitation to Worship: © 2020 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres Ministries. Permission for reprint, adaptation, streaming, and recording granted to all subscribers and their local churches for use in worship, small groups, or study groups. Writing Team: Mary Scifres, and B. J. Beu. Permission to adapt, use for recordings, and reprint granted to subscribers. Hymn's: “Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy” (CCLI # 318879), “Lift Every Voice and Sing” (OneLicense # 92639), and closing “Song of Hope” (CCLI # 5193990) Licensed under Castle Rock UMC, CCLI license # 11124621. Scripture Reading: Exodus 17:1-7. Words of Assurance: © 2020 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres Ministries. Lords Prayer: The United Methodist Church Publishing House © 1989, #895. Offering Prayer, Benediction: © 2020 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres Ministries. Benediction: © 2020 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres Ministries. Writing Team: Mary Scifres and B.J. Beu. Permission for adaptation, reprint, idea use, streaming, and recording granted to all subscribers and their local churches for use in worship, small groups, or study groups. (June 2020). Offering: Since we are unable to meet in person for Worship, you can mail your offering to the church: Castle Rock United Methodist Church, PO Box 750, Castle Rock, WA 98611. Grays River United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 52, Grays River, WA 98621. May the Peace of Christ be with you. To help those who have been affected by the wildfires, the Pacific Northwest Conference has created a Disaster Fund. To make a donation to the fund, here is the contact information. You can also give PNW Conference’s Disaster Fund (Advance #352) through your local church or by sending a check made out to the PNW Conference Treasurer with Conference Advance #352 on the memo line to: Pacific Northwest Conference Office c/o Conference Treasurer P.O. Box 13650 Des Moines, WA 98198 Or you can go to the website to make a donation: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/pacific-northwest-conference-of-the-unitedmethodist-church/pacific-northwest-conference-disaster-fund-advance-352

Castle Rock UMC and Grays River UMC Sunday, September 20th, 2020 Opening Prayer, Invitation to Worship: © 2020 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres Ministries. Writing Team: Catarina Paton, Mary Scifres, and B. J. Beu, © 2020 Mary Scifres. Permission to adapt, use for recordings, and reprint granted to subscribers. Hymn's: “All Who Hunger” (OneLicense # 00012), “Come and Find the Quiet Center” (CCLI # 3499304), and closing Hymn: “God Leads Us Along” (OneLicense #51600) Licensed under Castle Rock UMC, CCLI license # 11124621. Scripture Reading: Exodus 16:2-15. Words of Assurance: © 2020 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres Ministries. Lords Prayer: The United Methodist Church Publishing House © 1989, #895. Offering Prayer, Benediction: © 2020 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres Ministries. Benediction: © 2020 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres Ministries. Writing Team: Mary Scifres and B.J. Beu. Permission for adaptation, reprint, idea use, streaming, and recording granted to all subscribers and their local churches for use in worship, small groups, or study groups. (June 2020). Offering: Since we are unable to meet in person for Worship, you can mail your offering to the church:Castle Rock United Methodist Church, PO Box 750, Castle Rock, WA 98611. Grays River United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 52, Grays River, WA 98621. May the Peace of Christ be with you.

Castle Rock UMC and Grays River UMC Sunday, September 13th, 2020 Opening Prayer, Invitation to Worship: © 2020 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres Ministries. Writing Team: Catarina Paton, Mary Scifres, and B. J. Beu, © 2020 Mary Scifres. Permission to adapt, use for recordings, and reprint granted to subscribers. Hymn's: "Go Down, Moses" (OneLicense#68002), "Spirit, Spirit of Gentleness" (OneLicense#44816), and closing Hymn: "Spirit Song" (CCLI#27824) Licensed under Castle Rock UMC, CCLI license # 11124621. Scripture Reading: Exodus 14:19-31. Words of Assurance: © 2020 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres Ministries. Lords Prayer: The United Methodist Church Publishing House © 1989, #895. Offering Prayer: © 2020 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres Ministries. Benediction: © 2020 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres Ministries. Writing Team: Mary Scifres and B.J. Beu. Permission for adaptation, reprint, idea use, streaming, and recording granted to all subscribers and their local churches for use in worship, small groups, or study groups. (June 2020). Offering: Since we are unable to meet in person for Worship, you can mail your offering to the church:Castle Rock United Methodist Church, PO Box 750, Castle Rock, WA 98611. Grays River United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 52, Grays River, WA 98621. May the Peace of Christ be with you.

Castle Rock UMC and Grays River UMC Sunday, September 6th, 2020 Opening Prayer, Invitation to Worship: © 2020 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres Ministries. Writing Team: Catarina Paton, Mary Scifres, and B. J. Beu, © 2020 Mary Scifres. Permission to adapt, use for recordings, and reprint granted to subscribers. Hymn's: "Great is the Lord" (CCLI#1149), "Seek Ye First" (CCLI#1352), communion hymn: "Broken For You" (CCLI#30426), and closing Hymn: "Shine, Jesus, Shine" (CCLI#54983) Licensed under Castle Rock UMC, CCLI license # 11124621. Scripture Reading: Exodus 12:1-14. Words of Assurance: © 2020 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres Ministries. Lords Prayer: The United Methodist Church Publishing House © 1989, #895. Offering Prayer, Benediction: © 2020 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres Ministries. Offering: Since we are unable to meet in person for Worship, you can mail your offering to the church:Castle Rock United Methodist Church, PO Box 750, Castle Rock, WA 98611. Grays River United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 52, Grays River, WA 98621. May the Peace of Christ be with you.

Castle Rock UMC and Grays River UMC Sunday, August 23rd, 2020 Opening Prayer, Invitation to Worship: © 2020 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres Ministries. Hymn's: "Crown Him with Many Crowns", "All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name", closing Hymn: "Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah" Licensed under Castle Rock UMC, CCLI license # 11124621. Scripture Reading: Mathew 16:13-20. Words of Assurance: © 2020 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres Ministries. Lords Prayer: The United Methodist Church Publishing House © 1989, #895. Offering Prayer, Benediction: © 2020 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres Ministries. Offering: Since we are unable to meet in person for Worship, you can mail your offering to the church:Castle Rock United Methodist Church, PO Box 750, Castle Rock, WA 98611. Grays River United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 52, Grays River, WA 98621. May the Peace of Christ be with you.

Castle Rock UMC and Grays River UMC Sunday, August 16th, 2020 Invitation to Worship: © 2020 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres Ministries. Hymn's: "Be Thou My Vision", "To God Be the Glory", closing Hymn: "Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee" Licensed under Castle Rock UMC, CCLI license # 11124621. Scripture Reading: Mathew 15:10-20,21-28. second reading: Psalm 67. Words of Assurance: © 2020 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres Ministries. Lords Prayer: The United Methodist Church Publishing House © 1989, #895. Offering Prayer: © 2020 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres Ministries. Offering: Since we are unable to meet in person for Worship, you can mail your offering to the church:Castle Rock United Methodist Church, PO Box 750, Castle Rock, WA 98611. Grays River United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 52, Grays River, WA 98621. May the Peace of Christ be with you.

Castle Rock UMC and Grays River UMC Sunday, August 2nd, 2020 Opening Prayer & Invitation to Worship: © 2020 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres Ministries. Hymn's: "His Eye is on the Sparrow", "Great is Thy Faithfulness", closing Hymn: "Be Still, My Soul" used under Castle Rock UMC, CCLI license # 11124621. Scripture Reading: Mathew 14:22-33. second reading: Psalm 105:1-6. Words of Assurance: © 2020 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres Ministries. Lords Prayer: The United Methodist Church Publishing House © 1989, #895. Offering Prayer and Benediction: © 2020 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres Ministries. Offering: Since we are unable to meet in person for Worship, you can mail your offering to the church:Castle Rock United Methodist Church, PO Box 750, Castle Rock, WA 98611. Grays River United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 52, Grays River, WA 98621. May the Peace of Christ be with you.

Castle Rock UMC and Grays River UMC Sunday, August 2nd, 2020 Opening Prayer & Invitation to Worship: © 2020 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres Ministries. Hymn's: "He Leadeth Me, O Blessed Thought", "Close to Thee", closing Hymn: "God Will Take Care of You" communion hymn: "For the Bread Which You Have Broken" used under Castle Rock UMC, CCLI license # 11124621. Scripture Reading: Mathew 14:13-21. second reading: Psalm 17:1-7. Words of Assurance: © 2020 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres Ministries. Lords Prayer: The United Methodist Church Publishing House © 1989, #895. Offering Prayer and Benediction: © 2020 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres Ministries. Offering: Since we are unable to meet in person for Worship, you can mail your offering to the church:Castle Rock United Methodist Church, PO Box 750, Castle Rock, WA 98611. Grays River United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 52, Grays River, WA 98621. May the Peace of Christ be with you.

Castle Rock UMC and Grays River UMC Sunday, July 26th, 2020 Opening Prayer & Invitation to Worship: © 2020 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres Ministries. Hymn's: "Trust and Obey", "Near to the Heart of God" and closing Hymn: "Faith of Our Father's" used under Castle Rock UMC, CCLI license # 11124621. Scripture Reading: Mathew 13:31-33, 44-52 / second reading: Psalm 105:1-11. Words of Assurance: © 2020 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres Ministries. Lords Prayer: The United Methodist Church Publishing House © 1989, #895. Offering Prayer and Benediction: © 2020 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres Ministries. Offering: Since we are unable to meet in person for Worship, you can mail your offering to the church:Castle Rock United Methodist Church, PO Box 750, Castle Rock, WA 98611. Grays River United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 52, Grays River, WA 98621. May the Peace of Christ be with you.

Castle Rock UMC and Grays River UMC Sunday, July 19th, 2020 Prelude: "Gentle Sheppard" William & Gloria Gaither 1074 Gaither music Company. Opening Prayer & Invitation to Worship: © 2020 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres Ministries.Hymn's: "Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us", "There's Within Heart a Melody" and closing Hymn: "Pass It On" used under Castle Rock UMC, CCLI license # 11124621. Scripture Reading: Mathew 13:24-30 / second reading: Psalm 139:1-12,23-24. Words of Assurance: © 2020 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres Ministries. Lords Prayer: The United Methodist Church Publishing House © 1989, #895. Offering Prayer: © 2020 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres Ministries. Offering: Since we are unable to meet in person for Worship, you can mail your offering to the church:Castle Rock United Methodist Church, PO Box 750, Castle Rock, WA 98611. Grays River United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 52, Grays River, WA 98621

Castle Rock UMC and Grays River UMC Sunday, July 12, 2020 Prelude: "We Have Come Into This House" Composer: Bruce Billinger 1976 Universal-MCA music publication. Opening Prayer & Invitation to Worship: © 2020 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres Ministries.Hymn's: "Hymn of Promise", "Wonderful Words of Life" and closing Hymn: "Let There Be Peace On Earth" used under Castle Rock UMC, CCLI license # 11124621. Scripture Reading: Mathew 13:1-9 / second reading: Psalm 119:105-112. Words of Assurance & Pastoral Prayer: © 2020 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres Ministries. Lords Prayer: The United Methodist Church Publishing House © 1989, #895. Offering Prayer & Benediction: © 2020 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres Ministries. Offering: Since we are unable to meet in person for Worship, you can mail your offering to the church:Castle Rock United Methodist Church, PO Box 750, Castle Rock, WA 98611. Grays River United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 52, Grays River, WA 98621

Castle Rock UMC and Grays River UMC Sunday, July 5, 2020 Opening Prayer; © 2020 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres Ministries. "Trusting Jesus", "Leaning on the Everlasting Arms", My Faith Has Found A Resting Place", "Let Us Break Bread Together", "America The Beautiful" Castle Rock UMC, CCLI license ## 11124621. Words of Assurance; © 2020 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres Ministries. Lords Prayer; The United Methodist Church Publishing House © 1989, #895. Offering Prayer; © 2020 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres Ministries. Invitation to Communion, Confession, Prayer, and Benediction; The United Methodist Church Publishing House © 1989, Word and Table: Service I, page. 7,8,11.

Scripture Reading Mathew 28:16-20/ second reading Psalm 8. Opening Prayer, Invitation to worship, Words of Assurance, and Offering Prayer are used with permission from 2020 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres Ministries, 2020. Songs: "All Things Bright and Beautiful", "As The Deer", and "Hymn of Promise" (streaming license # CSPL153774)Used by permission. CCLI #11124621.

Scripture Reading Acts 2:1-21/ second reading Psalm 104:27-35. Opening Prayer, Invitation to worship, Words of Assurance, Offering Prayer and Benediction are used with permission from 2020 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres Ministries, 2020. Songs: "Sweet, Sweet Spirit", "I'm Goin' a Sing When the Spirit Says Sing", and "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" (CCLI Licence # 11124621) (streaming license # CSPL153774)

Scripture Reading Luke 24:44-53/ second reading Psalm 47. Opening Prayer, Invitation to worship, Words of Assurance, Offering Prayer and Benediction are used with permission from 2020 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres Ministries, 2020. Invitation to the Offering used with permission from Harriet Wilkin. All songs are from the (blue) United Methodist Hymnal. (CCLI Licence # 11124621) (streaming license # CSPL153774)

Scripture Reading Acts 17:22-31/ second reading Psalm 66:8-20. Opening Prayer, Offering Prayer and Benediction are used with permission from 2020 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres Ministries, 2020. Invitation to worship used with permission from Harriet Wilkin. All songs are from the (blue) United Methodist Hymnal. (CCLI Licence # 11124621) (streaming license # CSPL153774)

Scripture Reading John 14:1-14/ second reading Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16. Opening Prayer, Invitation to worship, Offering Prayer and Benediction are used with permission from 2020 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres Ministries, 2020. All songs are from the (blue) United Methodist Hymnal. (CCLI Licence # 11124621) (streaming license # CSPL153774)

Scripture Reading Acts 2:42-47/ second reading Psalm 23. Opening Prayer, Invitation to worship, Offering Prayer and Benediction are used with permission from 2020 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres Ministries, May 3, 2020. First song "Great is Thy Faithfulness" and third song "Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us" are from the (blue) United Methodist Hymnal. The second song "Together We Serve" is from Faith we sing hymnal. (CCLI Licence # 11124621) (streaming license # CSPL153774)

Scripture reading: Acts 2: 14a, 36-41. 2nd Scripture reading: Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19. Opening Prayer, Invitation to worship, Offering Prayer and Benediction are used with permission from 2020 Mary Scifres for Mary Scifres Ministries, Sunday 26, 2020. All 3 songs are from the (blue) United Methodist Hymnal (CCLI Licence # 11124621) (streaming license # CSPL153774)

The first prayer I will share with you is the My Daily Offering Prayer that I came to learn from the Pieta Prayer Booklet.

When we fall short, it’s easy to despair and berate ourselves for our failings. We’re tempted to turn our focus inward, and that’s exactly where the enemy wants us. Using the theology of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, Dr. Sri explains how this is the opposite of what God wants us to do. When we fail, instead of navel-gazing, we can recognize our littleness and let the Lord into our hearts by surrendering our shortcomings to him. Snippet from the Show Paradoxically, the real victory in the spiritual life comes from surrender. When you say, “Lord, I give this to you because I can’t do it on my own.” SHOWNOTES St. Thérèse of Lisieux, Letter 243 - “As soon as God sees us convinced of our own nothingness — He stretches out His hand to us; but if we wish to attempt great things, even under the pretext of zeal, He leaves us alone. It is sufficient therefore to humble oneself and to bear our imperfections meekly: that is true sanctity.” 2 Ways to Surrender 1. Morning offering prayer * O Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer You my prayers, works, joys and sufferings of this day for all the intentions of Your Sacred Heart, in union with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass throughout the world, in reparation for my sins, for the intentions of all my relatives and friends, and in particular for the intentions of the Holy Father. Amen. * O my God! I offer Thee all my actions of this day for the intentions and for the glory of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. I desire to sanctify every beat of my heart, my every thought, my simplest works, by uniting them to Its infinite merits ; and I wish to make reparation for my sins by casting them into the furnace of Its Merciful Love. O my God! I ask Thee for myself and for those whom I hold dear, the grace to fulfill perfectly Thy Holy Will, to accept for love of Thee the joys and sorrows of this passing life, so that we may one day be united together in Heaven for all Eternity. Amen. (Offering Prayer by St. Thérèse of Lisieux) Offer up your suffering. Next time you face a trial or difficulty, use it as an opportunity to surrender your weakness to God. Say, “God, I give this to you.” Resources * Men, Women, and the Mystery of Love (https://ascensionpress.com/products/men-women-and-the-mystery-of-love-1) * Story of a Soul (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FBY4BGE/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1)

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