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Sunday May 02, 2021
Sunday May 02, 2021
PETALUMA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
A CELEBRATION OF NEW LIFE!
May 2, 2021
The Order of Service
The Fifth Sunday in Easter
PRELUDE: “Bread for the World” Marilyn Lee, Organist
GREETING: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
CALL TO WORSHIP: Charlotte Peterson
Every once in a while it is a good thing to go to the core of what it’s all about. For us, the core is love. It is deep, biding love lived out in the power of the Holy Spirit as we build Christian community and give our lives to love. In this hour we come to grips with this core. In this moment we receive and share this love. Come, let us love God and one another as we enter into a spirit of worship.
HYMN: “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” UMH 5 played by Marilyn Lee
1 Love divine, all loves excelling,
joy of heav’n, to earth come down,
fix in us thy humble dwelling,
all thy faithful mercies crown.
Jesus, thou art all compassion,
pure, unbounded love thou art.
Visit us with thy salvation;
enter ev'ry trembling heart.
2 Breathe, O breathe thy loving Spirit
into ev’ry troubled breast.
Let us all in thee inherit,
let us find the promised rest.
Take away the love of sinning;
Alpha and Omega be.
End of faith, as its beginning,
set our hearts at liberty.
CALL TO CONFESSION: Nora Tallent
PRAYER OF CONFESSION: Charlotte Peterson
Gracious and marvelous God, we come to prayer in this moment, mindful of our tendancy to wander from you. We gather in the Spirit deeply aware of the many distractions that make it difficult to focus on the love you offer; the love that you are. Forgive us, we pray, for the distance we create. Have mercy on us when we succumb to anger and cynicism. Accompany us, we pray, on the path back to you and help us to connect fully with you and with one another as we strive to follow the way of love, the way of Jesus. It’s in his name we pray, AMEN.
ASSURANCE OF PARDON: Rob Bickmore
SCRIPTURE READINGS:
Psalm 22:25-31 read by Nora Tallent
1st John 4:7-21 read by Charlotte Peterson;
SERMON: “The Bottom Line” Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
PRAYERS OF COMMUNITY: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
THE LORD’S PRAYER:
Led in English by Rob Bickmore
Led in Fijian by Vacatawa Sekuri Yadraka
HOLY COMMUNION: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
THE OFFERING OF OUR GIFTS AND TITHES: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
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OFFERTORY: “My Lord, What a Morning” played by Marilyn Lee
PRAYER OF DEDICATION AND COMMITMENT: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
THE BENEDICTION: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
THE POSTLUDE: “The Heavens are Telling” played by Marilyn Lee
Sunday Apr 25, 2021
Sunday Apr 25, 2021
THE WORSHIP PODCAST
PETALUMA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
A CELEBRATION OF NEW LIFE!
April 25, 2021
The Order of Service
The Fourth Sunday in Easter
PRELUDE: “Variations on a Scottish Carol” Marilyn Lee, Organist
GREETING: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
CALL TO WORSHIP: Nora Tallent
We are called to this moment of beginning as we seek to live our lives together as a communal act of worship. Come, let us lay down our burdens. Come, let us open our hearts! Come, let us surrender our own point of view so that we might see what God would have us see. Come, let us worship God together!
OPENING HYMN: “O For A Thousand Tongues to Sing!” UMH 57 played by Marilyn Lee
O for a thousand tongues to sing
my great Redeemer's praise,
the glories of my God and King,
the triumphs of his grace!
My gracious Master and my God,
assist me to proclaim,
to spread thro' all the earth abroad
the honors of your name.
CALL TO CONFESSION: Nora Tallent
PRAYER OF CONFESSION: Charlotte Peterson
Holy God, we gather this day in prayer, mindful of our shortcomings; aware of our mistakes and our misdeeds. We confess, Holy Spirit that we have not been the church you have called us to be. We have not given our whole selves to the wonder the Gospel. We have not done enough to serve the poor. We have sometimes let anger rather than love overtake us. And, Lord, we participate too much in the sins of our world. Forgive us, we pray. Have mercy on us for our lack of courage and vision. Awaken us we pray for a new day of faithfulness; a new moment of hope. We ask this, we pray this, in the blessed name of Jesus Christ, AMEN.
ASSURANCE OF PARDON: Nora Tallent
SCRIPTURE READINGS:
Psalm 23 read by Charlotte Peterson
John 3:16-24 read by Nora Tallent
SERMON: “In Truth and Action” Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
THE PASTORAL PRAYER: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
THE LORD’S PRAYER:
Led in English by Charlotte Peterson
Led in Fijian by Vacatawa Sekuri Yadraka
THE OFFERING OF OUR GIFTS AND TITHES: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
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OFFERTORY: “Give Your Heart to Jesus” played by Marilyn Lee
PRAYER OF DEDICATION AND COMMITMENT: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
CLOSING HYMN: “The Gift of Love” UMH 408 played by Marilyn Lee
Though I may speak with bravest fire,
And have the gift to all inspire,
And have not love, my words are vain,
As sounding brass, and hopeless gain.
Though I may give all I possess,
And striving so my love profess,
But not be given by love within,
The profit soon turns strangely thin.
THE BENEDICTION: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
THE POSTLUDE: “Rejoice the Lord is King” played by Marilyn Lee
Sunday Apr 18, 2021
Sunday Apr 18, 2021
THE WORSHIP PODCAST
PETALUMA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
A CELEBRATION OF NEW LIFE!
April 18, 2021
The Order of Service
The Third Sunday in Easter
PRELUDE: “Christ is the Way” Marilyn Lee, Organist
GREETING: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
CALL TO WORSHIP: Elizabeth Truesdell
Come, let us set aside our fears, our worries and our concerns so that we can pace our whole focus on God and God’s precious love. Come, let us pray. Come, let us worship. AMEN.
OPENING HYMN: “Thine Be the Glory! UMH 308 played by Marilyn Lee
1) Thine is the glory, risen, conquering Son;
endless is the victory thou o’er death hast won.
Angels in bright raiment rolled the stone away,
kept the folded grave-clothes where thy body lay.
Refrain: Thine be the glory, risen, conquering Son;!
endless is the victory thou o’er death has won.
2) Lo! Jesus meets thee, risen from the tomb;
lovingly he greets thee, scatters fear and gloom.
Let the church with gladness hymns of triumph sing,
for our Lord now liveth; death hath lost its sting. (Refrain)
CALL TO CONFESSION: Rob Bickmore
Come, let us open our hearts before God in confessional prayer. Let us lay down our burdens before our Creator with deepest sighs and whispers. Let us give it all to God in silent prayer.
SILENT PRAYER OF CONFESSION:
ASSURANCE OF PARDON: Rob Bickmore
SCRIPTURE READINGS:
Psalm 4 Charlotte Peterson
Luke 24:36b-48 Elizabeth Truesdell
SERMON: “Why Are You Frightened?” Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
THE PASTORAL PRAYER: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
THE LORD’S PRAYER:
Led in English by Elizabeth Truesdell
Led in Fijian by Vacatawa Sekuri Yadraka
THE OFFERING OF OUR GIFTS AND TITHES: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
OFFERTORY: “One Shepherd, One Fold” Marilyn Lee
PRAYER OF DEDICATION AND COMMITMENT: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
CLOSING HYMN: “Be Thou my Vision” UMH 451 Marilyn Lee
1)Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart;
naught be all else to me, save that thou art.
Thou my best thought, by day or by night,
waking or sleeping, thy presence my light.
2)Be thou my wisdom, be thou my true word;
I ever with thee, and thou with me, Lord.
Thou and thou only, first in my heart,
great God of heaven, my treasure thou art.
THE BENEDICTION: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
POSTLUDE: “Hark! Ten Thousand Harps and Voices” Marilyn Lee
Sunday Apr 11, 2021
Sunday Apr 11, 2021
PETALUMA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
THE WORSHIP PODCAST
April 11, 2021
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Sunday Mar 28, 2021
Sunday Mar 28, 2021
PETALUMA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
THE WORSHIP PODCAST
March 28, 2021
The Order of Service
PALM SUNDAY
PRELUDE: “God So Loved the World” Marilyn Lee, Organist
GREETING: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
CALL TO WORSHIP: Nora Tallent
Today we line the streets and wave our arms and palm branches!
Today we throw our coats on the street for the donkey and the prophet to pass.
Today we claim Jesus as “The One Who Comes in the Name of the Lord!”
And today we shout loud Hosannas! For truly our God has come to us in Christ Jesus!
Come, let us lift our hearts in worship and celebration as Jesus enters the City!
AMEN
OPENING HYMN: “Hosanna, Loud Hosanna!” (UMH 278) Marilyn Lee
1 Hosanna, loud hosanna
the little children sang;
through pillared court and temple
the lovely anthem rang.
To Jesus, who had blessed them,
close folded to his breast,
the children sang their praises,
the simplest and the best.
2 From Olivet they followed
mid an exultant crowd,
the victory palm branch waving,
and chanting clear and loud.
The Lord of earth and heaven
rode on in lowly state,
nor scorned that little children
should on his bidding wait.
CALL TO CONFESSION: Sue Sarno
PRAYER OF CONFESSION: Nora Tallent
Holy God we come to you in prayer this day while the palm branches wave and we shout with the crowds. We come, carried by the excitement, by the wonder and the joy. But we also arrive, Lord, knowing that it is easy to jump and shout for an hour or so. Not so easy is the act of giving our lives over to you. We know this because we have been here before. We know this because we have been caught in moments like this one too many times without following through and offering our lives. Forgive us God. Have mercy on us for half hearted efforts and fearful turning from your call. Forgive our unwillingness to surrender our own wants and desires so that we might devote our whole hearts to you. Pour out a new spirit upon us, we pray, so that on this day we might begin anew the journey of giving our lives to you. Hear us, Lord, and in your mercy, forgive us. This we pray in Jesus’ name, AMEN.
ASSURANCE OF PARDON: Sue Sarno
SCRIPTURE READINGS:
Psalm 118:19-29 Charlotte Peterson
Mark 11:1-11 Nora Tallent
SERMON: “Steal This Donkey” Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
THE PASTORAL PRAYER: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
THE LORD’S PRAYER:
Read in English by Charlotte Peterson
Read in Fijian by Vacatawa Sekuri Yadraca
THE OFFERING OF OUR GIFTS AND TITHES: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
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OFFERTORY: “Oh, Holy Jesus” Played by Marilyn Lee
PRAYER OF DEDICATION AND COMMITMENT: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
CLOSING HYMN: “All Glory, Laud, and Honor” (UMH 280) Marilyn Lee
1 All glory, laud, and honor
to you, Redeemer, King,
to whom the lips of children
made sweet hosannas ring.
You are the King of Israel
and David's royal Son,
now in the Lord's name coming,
the King and Blessed One.
2 The company of angels
is praising you on high;
and we with all creation
in chorus make reply.
The people of the Hebrews
with palms before you went;
our praise and prayer and anthems
before you we present.
THE BENEDICTION PRAYER: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
THE POSTLUDE: "Were You There?” Played by Marilyn Lee
Sunday Mar 21, 2021
Sunday Mar 21, 2021
PETALUMA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
THE WORSHIP PODCAST
March 21, 2021
The Order of Service
For the 5th Sunday in Lent
THE JOURNEY IS OUR HOME
PRELUDE: “My Song is Love Unknown” Played by Marilyn Lee, Organist
GREETING: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
CALL TO WORSHIP: Elizabeth Truesdell
Come, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Come, all who feel the weary spots in your souls and I will send my love.
Come, sisters and brothers and heed the call to be in covenant community;
in relationship and commitment to God and to one another.
Come, let us worship.
AMEN.
OPENING HYMN: “O Jesus I Have Promised” (UMH 396) Played by Marilyn Lee
O Jesus, I have promised
to serve thee to the end;
be though forever near me,
my Master and my friend.
I shall not fear the battle
if thou art by my side,
nor wander from the pathway
if thou wilt be my guide.
O let me feel thee near me!
The world is ever near;
I see the sights that dazzle,
the tempting sounds I hear;
my foes are ever near me,
around me and within;
but, Jesus, draw thou nearer,
and shield my soul from sin.
CALL TO CONFESSION: Elizabeth Truesdell
ASSURANCE OF PARDON: Rob Bickmore
SCRIPTURE READINGS:
Jeremiah 31:31-34
Read in English by Rob Bickmore
Psalm 51:1-12
Read in English by Elizabeth Truesdell
Read in Fijian by Vacatawa Sekuri Yadraka
SERMON: “Written On Our Hearts” Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
THE PASTORAL PRAYER: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
THE LORD’S PRAYER:
Led in English by Rob Bickmore
Led in Fijian by Vacatawa Sekuri Yadraka
THE OFFERING OF OUR GIFTS AND TITHES: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
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OFFERTORY: “Safe in His Arms” Played by Marilyn Lee
PRAYER OF DEDICATION AND COMMITMENT: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
CLOSING HYMN: “Here I Am Lord” (UMH 593) Played by Marilyn Lee
I, the Lord of sea and sky,
I have heard my people cry.
All who dwell in dark and sin,
My hand will save.
I who made the stars of night,
I will make their darkness bright.
Who will bear My light to them
Whom shall I send
Here I am Lord, Is it I Lord?
I have heard You calling in the night.
I will go Lord, if You lead me.
I will hold Your people in my heart.
THE BENEDICTION: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
POSTLUDE: "Fanfare and March On, St. Theodulph" Played by Marilyn Lee
Saturday Mar 13, 2021
Saturday Mar 13, 2021
PETALUMA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
THE WORSHIP PODCAST
March 14 , 2021
The Order of Service
For the 4th Sunday in Lent
THE JOURNEY IS OUR HOME
PRELUDE: “The Savior’s Song” Marilyn Lee, Organist
GREETING: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
CALL TO WORSHIP: Nora Tallent
For us, worship flows abundantly past the confines of our weekly gatherings.
For us, worship is a way of life.
But we find our center when we come together in prayer, in praise,
in confession and joy.
We find our core when we give ourselves with one voice to God.
So come, let us begin.
Let us join hearts, minds, and spirits as we worship God in this moment.
AMEN
OPENING HYMN: “ Amazing Grace” (UMH 378) Marilyn Lee
Amazing grace! How sweet the sound
that saved a wretch like me!
I once was lost, but now am found;
was blind, but now I see.
‘Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,
and grace my fears relieved;
how precious did that grace appear
the hour I first believed.
Through many dangers, toils, and snares,
I have already come;
‘tis grace hath brought me safe thus far,
and grace will lead me home.
CALL TO CONFESSION: Charlotte Peterson
PRAYER OF CONFESSION: Charlotte Peterson
Holy and wonderful God,
We gather in different places this day to claim our common heart in you.
We reach out from different lives to become a people rooted in your love.
We come in this moment to acknowledge that, simply put, we must do better.
Loving God, we are pushed and lured by a world that would distract us from the
good you would have us do, and we know, we must do better.
Holy Spirit, we are sometimes overwhelmed by our fears and paralyzed in the face of it all, and we know, we must do better.
Awaken us, we pray, so that we might give our whole lives to you.
Enlighten us so that we might see the right paths of healing, hope, and justice.
And forgive us, we pray, for we know that we must do better; in Jesus’ name, AMEN.
ASSURANCE OF PARDON: Rob Bickmore
SCRIPTURE READINGS:
Ephesians 2: 8-10
Read in English by Nora Tallent;
Read in Fijian by Vacatawa Sekuri Yadraka
John 3: 14-21
Read in English by Nora Tallent
Read in Fijian by Vacatawa Sekuri Yadraka
SERMON: “Those Who Trust…” Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
THE PASTORAL PRAYER: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
THE LORD’S PRAYER:
Led in English by Sue Sarno
Led in Fijian by Vacatawa Sekuri Yadraka
THE OFFERING OF OUR GIFTS AND TITHES: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
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OFFERTORY: “More Love to Thee, O Christ” played by Marilyn Lee
PRAYER OF DEDICATION AND COMMITMENT: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
CLOSING HYMN: “Just as I Am” (UMH 357) Marilyn Lee
Just as I am without one plea,
but that thy blood was shed for me,
and that thou bid’st me come to thee,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come.
Just as I am, and waiting not
to rid my soul of one dark blot,
to thee whose blood can cleanse each spot,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come.
THE BENEDICTION: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
THE POSTLUDE: “The Cross of Christ” Marilyn Lee
Sunday Mar 07, 2021
Sunday Mar 07, 2021
PETALUMA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
THE WORSHIP PODCAST
March 7, 2021
The Order of Service
For the 3rd Sunday in Lent
THE JOURNEY IS OUR HOME
PRELUDE: “Just a Closer Walk With Thee” Marilyn Lee, Organist
GREETING: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
CALL TO WORSHIP: Charlotte Peterson
God calls us in this Lenten time to enter a new reality.
It is one that up-ends the money changer’s tables in the Temple.
It is one that tells us that true power is made perfect in weakness.
As we come to worship this day, let us take one step closer to this reality in Christ Jesus. Come, let us journey together in love.
Come, let us worship God together.
OPENING HYMN: “How Great Thou Art” (UMH 77) Marilyn Lee
1) O Lord my God! When I in awesome wonder
consider all the worlds thy hands have made,
I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder,
Thy power throughout the universe displayed.
Refrain:
Then sings my soul, my Savior God to thee;
How great thou art, how great Thou art.
Then sings my soul, my Savior God to thee,
How great thou art, how great thou art!
2) When through the woods and forest glades I wander,
and hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees;
when I look down from lofty mountain grandeur
And hear the brook, and feel the gentle breeze; (Refrain)
3) And when I think that God, his son not sparing,
sent him to die, I scarce can take it in;
That on the cross, my burden gladly bearing,
He bled and died to take away my sin; (Refrain)
CALL TO CONFESSION: Nora Tallent
PRAYER OF CONFESSION: Charlotte Peterson
Holy and magnificent God, guide and companion on this journey. We pause in prayerful hope today to breathe deeply of the reality to which you call us. We slow down now in prayer so that we can release the burdens and the brokenness. We cease our constant movement now to look you in the eye and say that we are sorry. Forgive us, we pray, for the times when we have failed to follow the path of your love. Have mercy on us for judging others when you call us not to judge, but to love. Fill us, Holy One, with a newness of spirit so that we might journey with integrity and courage, as we return to the path to travel with you. We pray this in the precious name of Jesus Christ. AMEN.
ASSURANCE OF PARDON: Rob Bickmore
SCRIPTURE READINGS:
John 2:13-22
Read in English by Nora Tallent
Read in Fijian by Vacatawa Sekuri Yadraca
1stCorinthians 1:18-25
Read in English by Charlotte Peterson
SERMON: “Called to a New Reality” Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
THE LORD’S PRAYER:
Led in English by Charlotte Peterson
Led in Fijian by Vacatawa Sekuri Yadraka
HOLY COMMUNION: Led by Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
THE OFFERING OF OUR GIFTS AND TITHES: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
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OFFERTORY: “The Shores of Galilee” Played by Marilyn Lee
PRAYER OF DEDICATION AND COMMITMENT: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
Closing Hymn: “Lift High the Cross” (UMH 159) Marilyn Lee
Refrain:
Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim
till all of the world adore His sacred name
1) Come Christians follow his triumphant sign.
The hosts of God in unity combine. (Refrain)
2) Each newborn servant of the Crucified
bears on the brow the seal of Him who died. (Refrain)
3) O Lord, once lifted on the glorious tree,
As thou hast promised, draw the world to thee. (Refrain)
4) So shall our song of triumph ever be:
Praise to the Crucified for victory! (Refrain)
THE BENEDICTION: Pastor Schuyler
THE POSTLUDE: “The March of Faith” played by Marilyn Lee
Sunday Feb 28, 2021
Sunday Feb 28, 2021
PETALUMA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
THE WORSHIP PODCAST
February 28, 2021
The Order of Service
For the 2nd Sunday in Lent
THE JOURNEY IS OUR HOME
PRELUDE: “Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child” Marilyn Lee, Organist
GREETING: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
CALL TO WORSHIP: Nora Tallent
As we move together to the rhythms of faith and grace we hear the call for us to come together to worship, to pray, to receive the gift of God’s spirit. Come, let us respond to this call as we give ourselves in worship to a mighty God.
OPENING HYMN: “Where He Leads Me” (UMH 338) Marilyn Lee
I can hear my Savior calling,
I can hear my Savior calling,
I can hear my Savior calling,
Take thy cross and follow, follow Me.
Refrain: Where he leads me I will follow,
Where he leads me I will follow,
Where he leads me I will follow,
I’ll go with him, with him all the way.
I’ll go with him through the garden,
I’ll go with him through the garden,
I’ll go with him through the garden,
I’ll go with him, with him all the way.
(Refrain)
CALL TO CONFESSION: Nora Tallent
PRAYER OF CONFESSION: Silent Prayers of Confession
ASSURANCE OF PARDON: Rob Bickmore
SCRIPTURE READINGS:
Psalm 22:23-31
Read in English by Sue Sarno
Read in Fijian by Vacatawa Sekuri Yadraka
Mark 8:31-38
Read in English by Nora Tallent
Read in Fijian by Vacatawa Sekuri Yadraka
SERMON: “Get Behind Me Satan!” Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
THE PASTORAL PRAYER: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
THE LORD’S PRAYER:
Led in English by Sue Sarno
Led in Fijian by Vacatawa Sekuri Yadraka
THE OFFERING OF OUR GIFTS AND TITHES: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
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OFFERTORY: “OraCeon” Played by Marilyn Lee
PRAYER OF DEDICATION AND COMMITMENT: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
CLOSING HYMN: “I Have Decided to Follow Jesus” (FWS 2129)
I have decided to follow Jesus;
I have decided to follow Jesus;
I have decided to follow Jesus;
No turning back, no turning back.
2 Though none go with me, I still will follow;
Though none go with me, I still will follow;
Though none go with me, I still will follow;
No turning back, no turning back.
3 The world behind me, the cross before me;
The world behind me, the cross before me;
The world behind me, the cross before me;
No turning back, no turning back.
THE BENEDICTION: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
THE POSTLUDE: “Joyful!”
Sunday Feb 21, 2021
Sunday Feb 21, 2021
PETALUMA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
THE WORSHIP PODCAST
February 21, 2021
The Order of Service
For the 1st Sunday in Lent
THE JOURNEY IS OUR HOME
PRELUDE: “Hear Now My Humble Prayer” Played by Marilyn Lee, Organist
GREETING: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
CALL TO WORSHIP: Elizabeth Truesdell
We travel together as a people of hope. We move as one through the landscape of life and we know that this journey, this path is our home. Come, let us journey together into this Lenten season. Come, let us open our hearts in worship together. AMEN.
OPENING HYMN: “Lord, Who Throughout These Forty Days” (UMH 269) Played by Marilyn Lee
1 Lord, who throughout these forty days
For us did fast and pray,
Teach us to overcome our sins,
And close by You to stay.
2 As You with Satan did contend
And did the vict'ry win,
O give us strength in You to fight,
In You to conquer sin.
CALL TO CONFESSION: Rob Bickmore
PRAYER OF CONFESSION: Elizabeth Truesdell
Like Jesus before us, you call us into the desert, Lord, where we come face to face with our own brokenness. We know that, like Jesus, we are often tempted by the world. The scent of power and the lure of judgment and anger are ever before us. We confess that there are moments when we are overcome by temptation; moments when we succumb to anger and cynicism; days when we judge ourselves to be better than others. We confess that we have left undone things that we know we should do, and have done things that we know we should not have done. Forgive us, we pray. Have mercy on us and pour your spirit anew on our whole church so that we may move through this season to the cross and beyond, in Jesus’ name, AMEN.
ASSURANCE OF PARDON: Robert Bickmore
SCRIPTURE READINGS:
Psalm 25:1-10 Sue Sarno
Mark 1:9-15 Elizabeth Truesdell
SERMON: “From Baptism to Wilderness” Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
THE PASTORAL PRAYER: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
THE LORD’S PRAYER:
Led in English by Sue Sarno
Led in Fijian byVacatawa Sekuri Yadraka
THE OFFERING OF OUR GIFTS AND TITHES: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
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OFFERTORY: “I Am a Poor Wayfaring Stranger” Played by Marilyn Lee
PRAYER OF DEDICATION AND COMMITMENT: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
CLOSING HYMN: “Shall We Gather at the River” (UMH 723) Played by Marilyn Lee
1 Shall we gather at the river,
Where bright angel feet have trod;
With its crystal tide forever
Flowing by the throne of God?
Refrain:
Yes, we'll gather at the river,
The beautiful, the beautiful river;
Gather with the saints at the river
That flows by the throne of God.
2 On the margin of the river,
Washing up its silver spray,
We will walk and worship ever,
All the happy golden day. [Refrain]
THE BENEDICTION: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
THE POSTLUDE: “Trumpet Tune” Played by Marilyn Lee