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Sunday Jul 26, 2020
Sunday Jul 26, 2020
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF PETALUMA
July 26th, 2020
The 8th Sunday after Pentecost
The Order of Service
PRELUDE: "In Sacred Memory" played by Marilyn Lee
WELCOME: Elizabeth Truesdell
GREETING ONE ANOTHER: Elizabeth Truesdell
CALL TO WORSHIP (unison): Elizabeth Truesdell
Though we are in different places, still we gather.
Though the days are full of challenge, still we give ourselves to God.
Though we have closed our buildings to help keep our people safe, we are still the Church!
Though we cannot see the future, we know that our lives are in the hands of the Holy.
With joy, with gratitude, with ever deepening faith, we come in this moment to worship you, O God. So may the
meditations of our hearts and the words of our mouths be acceptable in your sight, we pray. AMEN.
OPENING HYMN: “Take My Life and Let it Be”. UMH #399. (verses 1&3) played by Marilyn Lee
CALL TO CONFESSION: Elizabeth Truesdell
THE PRAYER OF CONFESSION (adapted from the UM Hymnal): Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
ASSURANCE OF PARDON: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
SCRIPTURE: Psalm 105: 1-11, 45b read by Charlotte Peterson
SPECIAL MUSIC: "A New Thing" (Lisa Quoresimo) performed by Lisa Quoresimo and Schuyler Rhodes
SCRIPTURE: Romans: 8: 31-39 read by Charlotte Peterson
SERMON: “Separated? Not so Much.” Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
PASTORAL PRAYER: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
LORD’S PRAYER: Elizabeth Truesdell
INVITATION TO OFFERING: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
OFFERTORY: "A Quiet Blessing" played by Marilyn Lee
PRAYER OF DEDICATION: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
CLOSING HYMN: “Jesus Calls Us”. UMH 398 verses 1&5 played by Marilyn Lee
BENEDICTION: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
POSTLUDE: "Fanfare and Trumpeting" played by Marilyn Lee
Sunday Jul 19, 2020
Sunday Jul 19, 2020
THE ORDER OF SERVICE FOR
THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF PETALUMA
Sunday July 19th, 2020
Prelude: "As Morning Sunlight Appears" played by Marilyn Lee
Welcome: Elizabeth Truesdell
Call to Worship: Elizabeth Truesdell
Leader: Though the days are full of challenge, we know that God is with us!
People: No matter what comes, the power of God’s Spirit surrounds and holds us close.
Leader: For we are a community; a people formed and nourished by God’s Spirit!
People: This Spirit is the Spirit of hope.
Leader: This Spirit is the Spirit of love.
People: This Spirit comes to us and unites us even though we cannot sit together this morning.
All: So come, let us worship! Come, let us praise the Spirit that formed and feeds us.
And let us be the Church wherever God might be leading us. AMEN!
Hymn # 2190: “Bring Forth the Kingdom!” played by Marilyn Lee
Call to Confession: Elizabeth Truesdell
Prayer of Confession: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
Words of Assurance: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
Scripture: Genesis 28:10-19 (read in Fijian) by Vakatawa Sekuri Yadraca
Scripture: Genesis 28:10-19 read by Charlotte Peterson
Scripture: Romans 8:24-25 (read in Fijian) by Vakatawa Sekuri Yadraca
Scripture: Romans 8:24-25 read by Charlotte Peterson
Hymn # 418: “We Are Climbing Jacob’s Ladder” played by Marilyn Lee
Sermon: “The Power of Knowing Where We Are….” Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
Pastoral Prayer: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
The Lords's Prayer: Elizabeth Truesdell
The Lord's Prayer:(in Fijian) Vakatawa Sekuri Yadraca
Invitation to Offering: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
Offertory: "Andante con Espressione" played by Marilyn Lee
Prayer of Dedication: Rob Bickmore
Hymn # 569: "We've a Story to Tell the Nations" played by Marilyn Lee
Benediction: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
Postlude: "Postlude on Hanover" played by Marilyn Lee
Sunday Jul 12, 2020
Sunday Jul 12, 2020
Prelude: "A Summer Idyll" performed by Marilyn Lee
Welcome and Announcements: Rob Bickmore
Call to Worship: Sue Sarno
Leader: Sisters and Brothers, We are God's People.
People: And as God's People we know that nothing can separate us from God's love!
Leader: We know that even in the midst of pandemic, we remain the powerful community of Christ!
People: And as a community we reach out this day-even from different locations-
to celebrate our love and unity in Christ!
All: So. let us be the church at worship. Let us be the church in service to others.
Let us be the church in joy and wonder! AMEN.
Hymn # 601: "Thy Word is a Lamp Unto My Feet" performed by Marilyn Lee
Call to Confession: Sue Sarno
Prayer of Confession: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
Words of Assurance: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
Scripture: John 4:16-21 read by Charlotte Peterson
Scripture: John 4: 16-21 read in Fijian by Vakatawa Sekuri Yadraca
Scripture: Romans 8: 4b-8 read by Sue Sarno
Hymn # 393: "Spirit of the Living God" played by Marilyn Lee
Sermon: "Practicing Selflessness in Selfish Times" Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
Pastoral Prayer: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
The Lord's Prayer (in Fijian): Vakatawa Sekuri Yadraca
Introduction to Offering: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
Offertory: "Forgive Our Sins as We Forgive" played by Marilyn Lee
Doxology: played by Marilyn Lee
Prayer of Dedication: Charlotte Peterson
Hymn # 707: "Hymn of Promise" played by Marilyn Lee
Benediction: Rob Bickmore
Postlude: "Joy" played by Marilyn Lee
Sunday Jul 05, 2020
Sunday Jul 05, 2020
Prelude: "Chapel Chimes" Marilyn Lee
Welcome: Rob Bickmore
Call to Worship: Charlotte Peterson
Leader: This is the day our God has made!
All: Let us rejoice and be glad in it!
Leader: For we are God's people;
All: The work of God's wondrous hands.
Leader: Come, let us worship the Creating God!
All: Come, let us celebrate the love we have in God through Jesus Christ our Lord!
Hymn # 400: "Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing" Marilyn Lee
Call to Confession: Charlotte Peterson
Prayer of Confession: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
Words of Assurance: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
Scripture: Matthew 8: 23-27 read by Rob Bickmore
Scripture: Matthew 11: 16-19, 25-30 read by Charlotte Peterson
Hymn # 402: "Lord I Want to be a Christian" Marilyn Lee
Sermon: "My Yoke is Easy To Bear" Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
Holy Communion: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
Pastoral Prayer: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
The Lord's Prayer: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
Invitation to Offering: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
Offertory: "Meditation on Beach Spring" Marilyn Lee
Doxology: Marilyn Lee
Prayer of Dedication: Charlotte Peterson
Hymn # 2158: " Just a Closer Walk with Thee" Marilyn Lee
Benediction: Rob Bickmore
Postlude: "A Joyous Alleluia" Marilyn Lee
Sunday Jun 28, 2020
Sunday Jun 28, 2020
Prelude: "Air" Marilyn Lee
Welcome and Announcements: Rob Bickmore
Call to Worship: Charlotte Peterson
Leader: How long O Lord?
All: How long must we hold onto this pain?
Leader: How long will the aches of our souls have power over our hearts?
All: How long must we bear the weights of worry, of guilt, or sorrow.
Leader: Move beyond the past that holds us captive.
All: We will move forward , despite the scars.
Leader: May God's steadfast love heal our spirits.
All: May Good's steadfast love help us discover the road to salvation.
Leader:Let us sing with renewed voices.
All: Let us sing of divine generosity.
Hymn # 102: "Now Thank We All Our God" Marilyn Lee
Scripture: Psalm 13: read by Charlotte Peterson
Scripture: Matthew 10:40-42 read by Rob Bickmore
Message:
"Letting Go" Sue Sarno
"Three Stories" Lamar Shabazian
Hymn # 399: "Take My Life, and Let It Be" Marilyn Lee
Invitation to Offering: Charlotte Peterson
Offertory: " O Day of Radiant Gladness" Marilyn Lee
Offering Prayer: Charlotte Peterson
Leader: Through the teaching of Jesus, the steadfast love of God,
and the empowering winds of the Spirit, we have been taught to
share what we have, our time, talent and treasure, with those in need.
All: As we serve our neighbors, we serve the Christ.
In gratitude for God's many gifts, we celebrate God's call to care for creation,
and to boldly love the children of God. Amen
Hymn # 430: "Oh Master, Let Me Walk with Thee" Marilyn Lee
We do not have sheet music available for this hymn
Benediction: Rob Bickmore
Postlude: "Praise Him With Trumpet" Marilyn Lee
Sunday Jun 21, 2020
Sunday Jun 21, 2020
Prelude: "Christians, We Have Met to Worship" Marilyn Lee
Welcome and Announcements: Pastor Eric Dale
Call to Worship: Charlotte Peterson
Leader: The Holy Spirit have given us life and pours on us the power
to become new people!
All: The winds of the Spirit have given us breath and the fire of the spirit
has enkindled in us a love for God and for each other.
Leader: Come here in faithfulness and be ready for the surprises that God's
Spirit brings.
All: We open our lives to the presence of God and trust God's promise
to us that we can live new lives of freedom and grace.
May God help us to be true people of spirit,
letting holy surprises fill our days.
Hymn # 318: "Christ is Alive" (Verses 1-3,5) Marilyn Lee
We do not have sheet music available for this hymn
Prayer of Invocation: Charlotte Peterson
Leader: God of wondrous love, you have touched us and never left us in despair.
You have held us in our grief and chaos.
You have never deserted us.
You paid us a visit and your visit has never ended.
You clung to us when we were given up for dead.
All: In life and death-you raise us anew! This we know!
This we experience! This is your word of assurance!
God of wondrous love, touch us again in this time.
Stay with us-as we continue healing
our memories and lives.
In Christ's name, we pray. Amen
Scripture: Psalm 86: 1-10, 16-17 read by Charlotte Peterson
Scripture: Ephesians 3: 14-21 read by Pastor Eric Dale
Message: "The Power at Work Within Us" Pastor Eric Dale
Hymn # 593: "Here I am Lord" Marilyn Lee
We do not have sheet music for this hymn
Pastoral Prayer: Pastor Eric Dale
Invitation to Offering: Rob Bickmore
Offertory: "When Peace Like a River" Marilyn Lee
Prayer of Dedication: Rob Bickmore
Hymn # 577: "God of Grace and God of Glory" Marilyn Lee
We do not have sheet music for this hymn
Benediction: Pastor Eric Dale
Postlude: "Go Forward With Joy" Marilyn Lee
Sunday Jun 14, 2020
Sunday Jun 14, 2020
Prelude: "Where Quiet Waters Flow" Marilyn Lee
Welcome and Announcements: Pastor Eric Dale
Call to Worship: Sue Sarno
Leader: Call to the Lord, who hears our prayers.
All: Sing to the Lord, who delights in our songs.
Leader: Wait for the Lord, the source of our hope.
All: Worship the Lord, who is worthy of our praise.
Hymn # 57: "O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing" Marilyn Lee
Opening Prayer: Sue Sarno
God of wondrous love, your miracles always catch us by surprise.
When our time of blessing comes, may we laugh with Sarah and
dance with Abraham.
When our bodies are touched by your healing grace,
may we bow before your throne of glory.
Come to us now, as we gather to worship,
that we might be touched by your Spirit and
made whole by your grace. Amen.
Scripture: Ezekiel 17: 22-24 read by Charlotte Peterson
Scripture: Mark 4: 26-34 read by Pastor Eric Dale
Message: Pastor Eric Dale
Hymn # 432: "Jesu, Jesu" Marilyn Lee
Pastoral Prayer: Pastor Eric Dale
Invitation to Offering: Sue Sarno
Offertory: "Arabesque" Marilyn Lee
Offering Prayer: Rob Bickmore
Hymn # 431: "Let There be Peace on Earth" Marilyn Lee
There is no sheet music available for this hymn
Benediction: Pastor Eric Dale
Postlude: "A Cheerful Trumpet" Marilyn Lee
Sunday Jun 07, 2020
Sunday Jun 07, 2020
Prelude: "Holy, Holy, Holy" Marilyn Lee
Introduction: Rob Bickmore
Call to Worship: Charlotte Peterson
Leader: For the "many-ness" of God's splendor,
All: let us give thanks.
Leader: Before Jesus's humility, and the power of Christ's commands,
All: let us stand in wonder.
Leader: For the mystery of relationships-God's with us, and our's with one another,
All: let us seek God's holy wisdom.
Leader: Come! Let us worship the Triune God.
Hymn # 145: "Morning Has Broken" Marilyn Lee (We do not have sheet music for this hymn)
Scripture: Psalm 8 read by Charlotte Peterson
Scripture: Psalm 8 read in Fijian by Sekuri Yadraka
Prayer of Invocation: Charlotte Peterson
Scripture: Genesis 1: 26-31 Sue Sarno
Scripture: Matthew 28: 16-20 Pastor Eric Dale
Message: "It is Good-Partners With God" Pastor Eric Dale
Hymn # 428: "For the Healing of the Nations" Marilyn Lee
Invitation to Offering: Sue Sarno
Offertory Music: "Chapel Echos" Marilyn Lee
Prayer of Dedication: Sue Sarno
Communion: Pastor Eric Dale
Hymn # 452: "I Sing the Might Power of God" Marilyn Lee
Benediction: Pastor Eric Dale
Postlude: Marilyn Lee
Sunday May 31, 2020
Sunday May 31, 2020
Prelude: Variations on "See How Great a Flame Aspires" Marilyn Lee
Welcome and Announcements: Pastor Eric Dale
Call to Worship: Charlotte Peterson
Leader: With rushing wind and holy fire...
All: Come Holy Spirit come.
Leader: With tongues of flame and hopes rekindled...
All: Come Holy Spirit come.
Leader: With visions birthed and dreams restored...
All: Come Holy Spirit come.
Leader: With spacious grace and depth untold...
All: Come Holy Spirit come.
With rushing wind and holy fire...
All: Come Holy Spirit come.
Hymn # 539: "O Spirit of the Living God" Marilyn Lee
Scripture: Corinthians 12: 3-13 read by Rob Bickmore
Scripture: Acts 2:1-21 read by Pastor Eric Dale
Message: "In-Between Times" Pastor Eric Dale
Hymn # 420: " Breath on Me, Breath of God" Marilyn Lee
Pastoral Prayer: Pastor Eric Dale
Invitation to Offering: Charlotte Peterson
Offertory: "Flute Song" Marilyn Lee
Prayer of Dedication: Charlotte Peterson
Hymn # 560: "Help us Accept Each Other" Marilyn Lee
Benediction: Pastor Eric Dale
Leader: With rushing winds and holy fire, go forth in power of the living God.
All: We go forth as God's children.
Leader: With tongues of flame and hope rekindled, go forth in the power of the eternal Christ.
All: We go forth as heirs with Christ.
Leader: With visions birthed and dreams restored, go forth in the power of the Holy Spirit.
All: We go forth as new creations in God's Spirit.
Leader: With spacious grace and depth untold, go forth in the mystery of the Holy One.
Postlude: "Spirit of God" Marilyn Lee
Sunday May 24, 2020
Sunday May 24, 2020
Prelude: "Fantasy on Rock of Ages" played by Marilyn Lee
Welcome and Announcements: Pastor Eric Dale
Theme Ideas: Elizabeth Truesdell
Call to Worship: Elizabeth Truesdell
Leader: Rejoice and sing to God.
All: We sing of the Risen Christ.
Leader: Clap your hands and shout with joy.
All: We rejoice in the the living God.
Leader: Celebrate this day.
All: We celebrate with the Spirit who calls us here.
Hymn # 103: "Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise" (verses 1-3) played by Marilyn Lee
Prayer of Invocation: Rob Bickmore
Scripture: Acts 1:6-14 read by Charlotte Peterson
Scripture: John 17: 1-11 read by Pastor Eric Dale
Message: "Sometime You Just Have to Wait" Pastor Eric Dale
Hymn # 529: "How Firm a Foundation" (verses 1-3) played by Marilyn Lee
Pastoral Prayer: Pastor Eric Dale
Invitation to Offering: Rob Bickmore
Offertory: "Sarabanda" played by Marilyn Lee
Prayer of Dedication: Rob Bickmore
Hymn # 302: "Christ the Lord is Risen Today" (verses 1-3 and 6) played by Marilyn Lee
Benediction: Pastor Eric Dale
Postlude: "A Patriotic Tribute" played by Marilyn Lee