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Sunday Feb 14, 2021
Sunday Feb 14, 2021
PETALUMA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
THE WORSHIP PODCAST
February 14, 2021
The Order of Service
Transfiguration Sunday After the Epiphany
PRELUDE: “Peace Never Ceasing” Played by Marilyn Lee, Organist
GREETING: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
CALL TO WORSHIP: Sue Sarno
Holy and marvelous God, still our hearts, we pray, so that we might hear the whispers of your yearning for our lives. Calm our anxious spirits and lighten our burdens so that in this moment we might receive you in praise and thanksgiving. AMEN.
OPENING HYMN: “Hail to the Lord’s Anointed” (UMH 203) Played by Marilyn Lee
- Hail to the Lord's Anointed,
great David's greater Son!
Hail in the time appointed,
his reign on earth begun!
He comes to break oppression,
to set the captive free;
to take away transgression,
and rule in equity. - He comes with succor speedy
to those who suffer wrong;
to help the poor and needy,
and bid the weak be strong;
to give them songs for sighing,
their darkness turn to light,
whose souls, condemned and dying,
are precious in his sight.
CALL TO CONFESSION: Sue Sarno
Come, let us lay down our burdens before God so that we might be able to open our arms to embrace God’s grace. Let us pray.
PRAYER OF CONFESSION: Nora Tallent
Holy God, if we pause long enough to notice, we will see that change is built into everything in your whole Creation. The change of seasons and the changes that come with age; the change of hearts and minds, and the change of our communities. We confess, Holy One, that we are not always open to change. We admit that change unsettles and frightens us. Forgive us, we pray. Have mercy on us for not being open to the ways of your changing creation. Create in us a responsive spirit and give us a child like joy so that we might walk with you across the landscape of change and new beginnings. We pray this, we ask this in Jesus’ name. AMEN.
ASSURANCE OF PARDON: Sue Sarno
SCRIPTURE READINGS:
Psalm 50:1-6 Nora Tallent
Mark 9:2-9 Sue Sarno
SERMON: “Focusing on the Right Thing” 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: “Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior” Played by Marilyn Lee
PRAYER OF DEDICATION AND COMMITMENT: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
CLOSING HYMN: “Open My Eyes That I May See” (UMH 454) Played by Marilyn Lee
1 Open my eyes that I may see
glimpses of truth thou hast for me.
Place in my hands the wonderful key
that shall unclasp and set me free.
Silently now I wait for thee,
ready, my God, thy will to see.
Open my eyes, illumine me,
Spirit divine!
2 Open my ears that I may hear
voices of truth thou sendest clear,
and while the wave notes fall on my ear,
ev’rything false will disappear.
Silently now I wait for thee,
ready, my God, thy will to see.
Open my ears, illumine me,
Spirit divine!
THE BENEDICTION: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
THE POSTLUDE: “Forward in Faith” Played by Marilyn Lee
Sunday Feb 07, 2021
Sunday Feb 07, 2021
PETALUMA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
THE WORSHIP PODCAST
February 7, 2021
The Order of Service
The 5th Sunday After the Epiphany
PRELUDE: “All People That on Earth Do Dwell” Played by Marilyn Lee, Organist
GREETING: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
CALL TO WORSHIP: Charlotte Peterson
Come, let us hear the story.
Come, let us trust the story.
Come, let us embrace the story.
Come, let us live the story as we enter into worship together. AMEN.
OPENING HYMN: “Praise to the Lord the Almighty”(UMH 139) Played by Marilyn Lee
1 Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation!
O my soul, praise him, for he is your health and salvation!
Come, all who hear; now to his temple draw near,
join me in glad adoration.
2 Praise to the Lord, above all things so wondrously reigning;
sheltering you under his wings, and so gently sustaining!
Have you not seen all that is needful has been
sent by his gracious ordaining?
CALL TO CONFESSION: Charlotte Peterson
PRAYER OF CONFESSION: Charlotte Peterson
Holy God, whose name and substance are love, this day we enter into a sanctuary of the heart. We come together from different places and perspectives as we seek to unburden our hearts. Each one of us, God, has fallen short of your glory. Each one of us, Holy Spirit, has wandered away from truly following the Way of your Son Jesus. Forgive us, we pray. Reach out and pull us back into your orbit of grace and wonder. Have mercy on us, Holy One, and lead us on to a path of faithfulness, a journey of new life. And in it all, help us to release every feeling and emotion that keep us from loving You and others, in Jesus’ name. AMEN.
ASSURANCE OF PARDON: Rob Bickmore
SCRIPTURE READINGS:
Psalm 147:1-11: Nora Tallent
Mark 1:29-39: Charlotte Peterson
SERMON:“Chasing Out Demons” Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
THE LORD’S PRAYER:
English, Rob Bickmore
Fijian, Vacawata Sekuri Yadraka
RECEIVING HOLY COMMUNION: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
RECEIVING THE MEAL: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
THE PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
THE OFFERING OF OUR GIFTS AND TITHES: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
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OFFERTORY: “Kum Ba Ya” Played by Marilyn Lee
PRAYER OF DEDICATION AND COMMITMENT: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
CLOSING HYMN: “Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above” (UMH 126) Played by Marilyn Lee
1 Sing praise to God who reigns above,
the God of all creation,
the God of power, the God of love,
the God of our salvation.
With healing balm my soul is filled
and every faithless murmur stilled:
To God all praise and glory.
2 The Lord is never far away,
but through all grief distressing,
an ever present help and stay,
our peace and joy and blessing.
As with a mother's tender hand,
God gently leads the chosen band:
To God all praise and glory.
THE BENEDICTION: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
THE POSTLUDE: “Postlude in B-flat” Played by Marilyn Lee
Today we praise God and welcome Kris Nelson and Peter Howley as new members in the Christian community at Petaluma United Methodist Church! They will take their vows of membership during the in-person worship on the lawn of the church at 10:30 AM on February 7th.
Sunday Jan 31, 2021
Sunday Jan 31, 2021
PETALUMA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
THE WORSHIP PODCAST
January 31, 2021
The Order of Service
The 4th Sunday After the Epiphany
PRELUDE: “Comfort and Strength”played by Marilyn Lee, Organist
GREETING: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
CALL TO WORSHIP: led by Nora Tallent
We are called to be a Holy People.
This is not a holiness of rules and rigidity, but a holiness
of heart and mind.
In worship, we seek to open our spirits to his call so that
our lives will be marked by acts of holiness and love.
Come, let us worship God together.
OPENING HYMN: “All Creatures of Our God and King” (UMH 62) played by Marilyn Lee
1 All creatures of our God and King,
lift up your voice and with us sing,
O praise ye! Alleluia!
Thou brother sun with golden beam,
O sister moon with silver gleam!
O praise ye! O praise ye! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
2 O brother wind, air, clouds, and rain,
By which all creatures ye sustain,
O praise ye! Alleluia!
Thou rising morn, in praise rejoice,
Ye lights of evening, find a voice!
O praise ye! O praise ye! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
CALL TO CONFESSION: Nora Tallent
SILENT PRAYER OF CONFESSION
ASSURANCE OF PARDON: Nora Tallent
SCRIPTURE READINGS:
Psalm 111
Read in English by Sue Sarno
Read in Fijian by Vacatawa Sekuri Yadraca
Mark 1:21-28
Read in English by Charlotte Peterson
Read in Fijian by Vacatawa Sekuri Yadraca
SERMON: “Accused of Being Holy” Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
THE PASTORAL PRAYER: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
THE LORD’S PRAYER:
led in English by Nora Tallent
led in Fijian by Vacatawa Sekuri Yadraca
THE OFFERING OF OUR GIFTS AND TITHES: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
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OFFERTORY: “Soliloquy” played by Marilyn Lee
PRAYER OF DEDICATION AND COMMITMENT: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
CLOSING HYMN: “Be Thou My Vision” (UMH 451) played by 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.
Born of thy love, thy child may I be,
thou in me dwelling and I one with thee.
THE BENEDICTION: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
POSTLUDE: “Justice and Mercy” played by Marilyn Lee
Sunday Jan 24, 2021
Sunday Jan 24, 2021
PETALUMA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
THE WORSHIP PODCAST
January 24, 2021
The Order of Service
The 3rd Sunday After the Epiphany
PRELUDE: “Just As I Am” Marilyn Lee, Organist
GREETING: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
CALL TO WORSHIP: Sue Sarno
This is a day to celebrate new beginnings.
It is a day to lift our eyes to the horizon and to come together in the unity of the Spirit.
This is a moment when we are called to release our fears and our doubts.
This is the time of worship.
Come, let us worship God together!
OPENING HYMN: “Rock of Ages”(UMH 361) played by Marilyn Lee
1 Rock of Ages, cleft for me,
let me hide myself in thee;
let the water and the blood,
from thy wounded side which flowed,
be of sin the double cure;
save from wrath and make me pure.
2 Not the labors of my hands
can fulfill thy law's demands;
could my zeal no respite know,
could my tears forever flow,
all for sin could not atone;
thou must save, and thou alone.
CALL TO CONFESSION: Rob Bickmore
PRAYER OF CONFESSION: led by Sue Sarno
O God of love and justice, we live as a people caught in a storm. Around us rage the powers of anger and violence, the floods of rage and fear. Around us grows a reality that would claim our allegiance and our love. It is not easy to weather the storms, O God, and too often we find ourselves caught up in their fury. We begin to take on anger and frustration, and we participate in the brokenness and suffering which surround us. Forgive us, God of love. Have mercy on us for our unbending spirits and our willful ways. Forgive us, God of justice. Touch us with the newness of life we have in You, and create in us the power to declare Your justice with our lives. For in truth, it is You we claim as Sovereign, and it is to You that we give allegiance -- now and always in the name of Christ. Amen.
ASSURANCE OF PARDON: Rob Bickmore
SCRIPTURE READINGS:
Jonah 3:1-5,10
English, Charlotte Peterson
Fijian, Vacatawa Sekuri Yadraca
Mark 1:14-20
English, Sue Sarno
Fijian, Vacatawa Sekuri Yadraca
SERMON: “Fishing for People” Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
THE PASTORAL PRAYER: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
THE LORD’S PRAYER:
English, Charlotte Peterson
Fijian, Vacatawa Sekuri Yadraca
THE OFFERING OF OUR GIFTS AND TITHES: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
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OFFERTORY: “Morning Prayer” played by Marilyn Lee
PRAYER OF DEDICATION AND COMMITMENT: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
CLOSING HYMN: “Jesus Calls Us” (UMH 398) played by Marilyn Lee
1 Jesus calls us o'er the tumult
of our life's wild, restless sea;
day by day his sweet voice soundeth,
saying "Christian, follow me."
2 As, of old, apostles heard it
by the Galilean lake,
turned from home and toil and kindred,
leaving all for his dear sake.
THE BENEDICTION: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
POSTLUDE: “Trumpet of Faith” played by Marilyn Lee
Sunday Jan 17, 2021
Sunday Jan 17, 2021
PETALUMA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
THE WORSHIP PODCAST
January 17, 2021
The Order of Service
The 2nd Sunday After the Epiphany
PRELUDE: “Shall We Gather at the River” played by Marilyn Lee, Organist
GREETING: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
CALL TO WORSHIP: Rob Bickmore
Come, Holy Spirit, come.
Call us to release our fears and our worries.
Come, Holy Spirit, come.
Call us to open our hearts to you in worship in this moment. AMEN
OPENING HYMN: “Open My Eyes That I May See” (UMH 454) played by Marilyn Lee
1 Open my eyes that I may see
glimpses of truth thou hast for me.
Place in my hands the wonderful key
that shall unclasp and set me free.
Silently now I wait for thee,
ready, my God, thy will to see.
Open my eyes, illumine me,
Spirit divine!
2 Open my ears that I may hear
voices of truth thou sendest clear,
and while the wave notes fall on my ear,
ev’rything false will disappear.
Silently now I wait for thee,
ready, my God, thy will to see.
Open my ears, illumine me,
Spirit divine!
CALL TO CONFESSION: Elizabeth Truesdell
PRAYER OF CONFESSION: Led by Elizabeth Truesdell
Holy One, we come to you this day with hearts that are shaken and a little afraid of how our world will unfold. The world is always a little scary, God, but in these times it feels terrifying. We confess that the fear gets to us, God. We confess that in our fearful selves we do not always follow your Way as best we can. Forgive us, we pray. Have mercy on us when we do not feel strong enough to resist the powers of fear and evil. Pour out on us a spirit of courage and joy; a spirit of power and wonder. Help us, we pray, to feel your presence during these dark and confusing times. We ask this; we pray this in Jesus’ name. AMEN.
ASSURANCE OF PARDON: Rob Bickmore
SCRIPTURE READINGS:
Psalm 139:1-6
Read in English by Charlotte Peterson
Read in Fijian by Vakatawa Sekuri Yadraca
John 1:43-51
Read in English by Elizabeth Truesdell
Read in Fijian by Vakatawa Sekuri Yadraka
SERMON: “Can Anything Good Come out of Nazareth?” Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
THE PASTORAL PRAYER: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
THE LORD’S PRAYER:
Led in English by Rob Bickmore
Led in Fijian by Vakatawa Sekuri Yadraka
THE OFFERING OF OUR GIFTS AND TITHES: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
OFFERTORY: “Idyll” played by Marilyn Lee
PRAYER OF DEDICATION AND COMMITMENT: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
CLOSING HYMN: “Take My Life, and Let it Be” (UMH 399) played by Marilyn Lee
1 Take my life and let it be
consecrated, Lord, to thee.
Take my moments and my days;
let them flow in endless praise,
let them flow in endless praise.
2 Take my hands and let them move
at the impulse of thy love.
Take my feet and let them be
swift and beautiful for thee,
swift and beautiful for thee.
THE BENEDICTION: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
POSTLUDE: “Fanfare on Lauda-Anima” played by Marilyn Lee
Sunday Jan 10, 2021
Sunday Jan 10, 2021
PETALUMA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
THE WORSHIP PODCAST
January 10, 2021
The Order of Service
The Baptism of the Lord
PRELUDE: “Be Thou My Vision” played by Marilyn Lee, Organist
GREETING: Nora Tallent, Lay Leader, Petaluma UMC
CALL TO WORSHIP: Charlotte Peterson
Worshiping God takes place with every thought, every breath and every action we take.
Our entire lives come together as a prayer to the almighty.
Yet we gather in this moment to be together as the Body of Christ, as God’s Church
to draw sustenance and inspiration, strength and courage. So come, let us continue to worship as we gather in the power of the Spirit.
OPENING HYMN: “Breathe on Me Breath of God” (UMH 420) played by Marilyn Lee
1 Breathe on me, Breath of God,
fill me with life anew,
that I may love the way you love,
and do what you would do.
2 Breathe on me, Breath of God,
until my heart is pure,
until my will is one with yours,
to do and to endure
CALL TO CONFESSION: Sue Sarno
PRAYER OF CONFESSION: led by Sue Sarno
Holy God, we come this days as individuals and as community to unburden our hearts. We come to you in prayer, O Lord, because we are aware of the many ways we have fallen short of glory. Lord, we have left undone so many things, and the knowledge of it pains us. We ask both forgiveness and seek your guidance as we rise to do the things we know you would have us do. Lord, we have also done things that we know we should not have done. Forgive us for those moments when we have wounded with words or action. Have mercy on us, we pray, and give us the courage to see the way before us and the strength to pursue it. We offer this prayer in Jesus’ name. AMEN
ASSURANCE OF PARDON: Rob Bickmore
SCRIPTURE READINGS:
Psalm 29
English, Charlotte Peterson
Fijian, Vacatawa Sekuri Yadraka
Mark 1:4-11
English, Sue Sarno
Fijian, Vacatawa Sekuri Yadraka
SERMON: “The Voice of God” Nora Tallent, Lay Leader of Petaluma UMC
THE PASTORAL PRAYER: Nora Tallent
THE LORD’S PRAYER:
English, Rob Bickmore
Fijian, Vacatawa Sekuri Yadraka
THE OFFERING OF OUR GIFTS AND TITHES: Sue Sarno
OFFERTORY: “The Penitent Heart” played by Marilyn Lee
PRAYER OF DEDICATION AND COMMITMENT: Nora Tallent
CLOSING HYMN: “How Great Thou Art” (UMH 77) played by Marilyn Lee
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.
Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to Thee,
How great Thou art, how great Thou art!
Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to Thee,
How great Thou art, how great Thou art!
THE BENEDICTION: Nora Tallent
POSTLUDE: “Regal Trumpet” played by Marilyn Lee
Sunday Jan 03, 2021
Sunday Jan 03, 2021
PETALUMA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
THE WORSHIP PODCAST
January 3, 2021
The Order of Service
Epiphany
PRELUDE: “The Eastern Star” played by Marilyn Lee, Organist
GREETING: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
CALL TO WORSHIP: Sue Sarno
This day we step as one community into a new year.
This day we step as different individuals into a new day.
This day we step as ones who are committed to love, into a time of new possibilities and new hope. And as we take these steps, we grasp the hem of the holy garment and ask for a sense of presence and power as we come together to worship.
OPENING HYMN: “The First Noel” (UMH245)
1 The first Noel the angel did say
was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay;
in fields where they lay keeping their sheep,
on a cold winter's night that was so deep.
Refrain:
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel,
born is the King of Israel.
2 They looked up and saw a star
shining in the east, beyond them far;
and to the earth it gave great light,
and so it continued both day and night. [Refrain]
CALL TO CONFESSION: Charlotte Peterson
PRAYER OF CONFESSION: Charlotte Peterson
Holy God of New beginnings, we awake this day to a world that is in pain and chaos. We arise to news that is hard to hear, and we know that we are a part of the picture.
Lord, we did not cause this pandemic, but we are called to be a part of the solution. We confess that we have not always behaved in ways that protect everyone. We admit our impatience to return to what we think is normal. Give us grace, we pray. Forgive us for focusing too much on what we cannot do and give us the courage to do simply what is right. Forgive us for surrendering to fear and give us the power to release our fear as we reach for the light that is your love and power. Holy One, we come with open hearts seeking healing for our world and our church. Grant us the wisdom and the wonder to be that church in this time and in this moment. In Jesus’ name, AMEN.
ASSURANCE OF PARDON: Sue Sarno
SCRIPTURE READINGS:
Isaiah 60:1-6
read in English by Nora Tallent
read in Fijian by Vacatawa Sekuri Yadraca
Matthew 2:1-12
read in English by Charlotte Peterson
read in Fijian by Vakatawa Sekuri Yadraca
SERMON: “Choosing Another Road” Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
THE PASTORAL PRAYER: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
THE LORD’S PRAYER:
read in English by Nora Tallent
read in Fijian by Vacatawa Sekuri Yadraca
HOLY COMMUNION: led by Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
THE OFFERING OF OUR GIFTS AND TITHES: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
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OFFERTORY: “Love Came Down at Christmas” played by Marilyn Lee
PRAYER OF DEDICATION AND COMMITMENT: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
CLOSING HYMN: “We Three Kings” (UMH 254) played by Marilyn Lee
1 We three kings of Orient are;
bearing gifts we traverse afar,
field and fountain, moor and mountain,
following yonder star.
Refrain:
O star of wonder, star of light,
star with royal beauty bright,
westward leading, still proceeding,
guide us to thy perfect light.
2 Born a King on Bethlehem's plain,
gold I bring to crown him again,
King forever, ceasing never,
over us all to reign. [Refrain]
THE BENEDICTION: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
POSTLUDE: “March of the King” played by Marilyn Lee
Saturday Dec 26, 2020
Saturday Dec 26, 2020
PETALUMA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
THE WORSHIP PODCAST
December 27, 2020
The First Sunday After Christmas
The Order of Service
GREETING: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
CALL TO WORSHIP: Rob Bickmore
In the wake of this birth, we fall on our knees in awe.
In the light of the dawn we cherish the star that has moved on.
And in this moment we are called to worship a God who comes to us
As an infant;
A God in a cradle.
So come, Christian community, let us worship our God in love, hope and power.
OPENING HYMN: “Away in a Manger” (UMH 217) played by Marilyn Lee
1 Away in a manger, no crib for a bed,
the little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head.
The stars in the bright sky looked down where he lay,
the little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay.
2 The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes,
but little Lord Jesus no crying he makes.
I love thee, Lord Jesus! Look down from the sky,
and stay by my side until morning is nigh
CALL TO CONFESSION: Rob Bickmore
PRAYER OF CONFESSION: Charlotte Peterson
WORDS OF ASSURANCE: Rob Bickmore
SCRIPTURES:
Isaiah 61:10-62:3
read in English by Nora Tallent
read in Fijian by Vacatawa Sekuri Yadraka
Galatians 4:4-7
read in Fijian by Vacatawa Sekuri Yadraka
read in English by Charlotte Peterson
SERMON: “Time to Get A New Wardrobe?” Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
THE PASTORAL PRAYER: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
THE LORD’S PRAYER:
read in English by Rob Bickmore
read in Fijian by Vakatawa Sekuri Yadraka
THE OFFERING OF OUR GIFTS AND TITHES: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
OFFERTORY: played by Marilyn Lee
PRAYER OF DEDICATION AND COMMITMENT: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
CLOSING HYMN: “There’s a Song in the Air” (UMH 249) played by Marilyn Lee
1 There's a song in the air!
There's a star in the sky!
There's a mother's deep prayer
and a baby's low cry!
And the star rains its fire
while the beautiful sing,
for the manger of Bethlehem
cradles a King!
2 There's a tumult of joy
o'er the wonderful birth,
for the virgin's sweet boy
is the Lord of the earth.
Ay! the star rains its fire
while the beautiful sing,
for the manger of Bethlehem
cradles a King!
THE BENEDICTION: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
POSTLUDE: played by Marilyn Lee
Thursday Dec 24, 2020
Thursday Dec 24, 2020
CHRISTMAS EVE PODCAST SERVICE
December 24, 2020
THE GATHERING MUSIC: played by Marilyn Lee
THE BIDDING PRAYER: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
LIGHTING OF THE CHRIST CANDLE: Charlotte Peterson
THE LORD’S PRAYER:
read in English by Elizabeth Truesdell
read in Fijian by Vacatawa Sekuri Yadraca
CHRISTMAS BLESSING: Sue Sarno
CAROL: “O Come O Come Emmanuel”(UMH 211) played by Marilyn Lee
1 O come, O come, Emmanuel,
and ransom captive Israel
that mourns in lonely exile here
until the Son of God appear.
Refrain:
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
shall come to you, O Israel.
2 O come, O Wisdom from on high,
who ordered all things mightily;
to us the path of knowledge show
and teach us in its ways to go. Refrain
SCRIPTURE: Isaiah 9:2, 6-7 read by Rob Bickmore
CAROL: “O How a Rose E’er Blooming” (UMH 216) played by Marilyn Lee
1 Lo, how a Rose e'er blooming
From tender stem hath sprung!
Of Jesse's lineage coming
As men of old have sung.
It came, a flower bright,
Amid the cold of winter
When half-gone was the night.
2 Isaiah 'twas foretold it,
The Rose I have in mind:
With Mary we behold it,
The virgin mother kind.
To show God's love aright
She bore to men a Savior
When half-gone was the night.
SCRIPTURE: Luke 2:1-7 read by Nora Tallent
CAROL: “The First Noel” (Stanza 1, UMH 245) played by Marilyn Lee
1 The first Noel the angel did say
was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay;
in fields where they lay keeping their sheep,
on a cold winter's night that was so deep.
Refrain:
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel,
born is the King of Israel.
SCRIPTURE: Luke 2:8-16 read by Elizabeth Truesdell
CAROL: “ The First Noel” (Stanza 2, UMH 245) played by Marilyn Lee
2 They looked up and saw a star
shining in the east, beyond them far;
and to the earth it gave great light,
and so it continued both day and night. [Refrain]
SCRIPTURE: Matthew 2:1-11 read by Charlotte Peterson
CAROL: “We Three Kings” (UMH 254)
1 We three kings of Orient are;
bearing gifts we traverse afar,
field and fountain, moor and mountain,
following yonder star.
Refrain:
O star of wonder, star of light,
star with royal beauty bright,
westward leading, still proceeding,
guide us to thy perfect light.
2 Born a King on Bethlehem's plain,
gold I bring to crown him again,
King forever, ceasing never,
over us all to reign. [Refrain]
SCRIPTURE: John 1:1-14 read by Elizabeth Truesdell
CAROL: “ Silent Night” (UMH 239) played by Marilyn Lee
1 Silent night, holy night!
All is calm, all is bright
'Round yon virgin mother and child.
Holy Infant so tender and mild,
Sleep in heavenly peace,
Sleep in heavenly peace.
2 Silent night, holy night!
Shepherds quake at the sight;
Glories stream from heaven afar;
Heav'nly hosts sing "alleluia!
Christ, the Savior, is born!
Christ, the Savior, is born!"
3 Silent night, holy night!
Son of God, love's pure light
Radiant beams from thy holy face,
With the dawn of redeeming grace,
Jesus, Lord, at thy birth,
Jesus, Lord, at thy birth.
CHRISTMAS PRAYER: Sue Sarno
DISMISSAL WITH BLESSING: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
POSTLUDE: played by Marilyn Lee
Sunday Dec 20, 2020
Sunday Dec 20, 2020
PETALUMA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
THE WORSHIP PODCAST
December 20, 2020
THE 4th SUNDAY IN ADVENT
The Order of Service
BIRTHING THE PROMISE
Advent 4
PRELUDE: “It Came Upon Midnight Clear” played by Marilyn Lee, Organist
GREETING: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
ADVENT WORDS AND CANDLE LIGHTING: Charlotte Peterson
CALL TO WORSHIP: Elizabeth Truesdell
Into this moment we are called as mid-wives awaiting a birth.
Into this season we are pulled by the chords of love as we make our way to the manger.
Into this world we are placed as ones who have been touched by this birth we await.
Come, let us gather our doubts and our inattention as God calls to focus and to worship.
Come, let us offer hour hearts and our lives to the Holy Child.
OPENING HYMN: “Hail to the Lord’s Anointed” (UMH 203) played by Marilyn Lee
1 Hail to the Lord's Anointed,
great David's greater Son!
Hail in the time appointed,
his reign on earth begun!
He comes to break oppression,
to set the captive free;
to take away transgression,
and rule in equity.
2 He comes with succor speedy
to those who suffer wrong;
to help the poor and needy,
and bid the weak be strong;
to give them songs for sighing,
their darkness turn to light,
whose souls, condemned and dying,
are precious in his sight.
CALL TO CONFESSION: Rob Bickmore
PRAYER OF CONFESSION: Elizabeth Truesdell
Gracious God, we feel the vibrating presence of your love as we await your coming in the child Jesus. We feel a rising kind of joy. We sense your longing for us and we know that it is not you but we who are hesitant and frightened. We know that is is we and not you who allow ourselves to be trapped in the web of our wounds and our hurt; our cynicism and our anger. So we pray a Christmas prayer of confession. Forgive us, God, for those things that we have left undone, knowing that you call us to do them. Have mercy on us for those things that we have done that hurt and wound. Prepare us, we pray, for the coming of this child. Awaken in us a new found joy as we take this baby in our arms and accept your precious gift of new life. Hear us, hold us, shake us up as we stand trembling as the angels sing. AMEN
WORDS OF ASSURANCE: Rob Bickmore
SCRIPTURE READING: Luke 1: 26-38
read in English by Elizabeth Truesdell
read in Fijian by Vakatawa Sekuri Yadraca
SPECIAL MUSIC: “My Soul Magnifies the Lord” by Schuyler Rhodes and Lisa Quoresimo
SCRIPTURE READING: Luke 1: 46b-55
read in English by Nora Tallent
read in Fijian by Vakatawa Sekuri Yadraca
SERMON: “Birthing the Promise” Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
THE PASTORAL PRAYER: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
THE LORD’S PRAYER:
read in English by Charlotte Peterson
read in Fijian by Vakatawa Sekuri Yadraca
THE OFFERING OF OUR GIFTS AND TITHES: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
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OFFERTORY: “The Snow Lay on the Ground” played by Marilyn Lee
PRAYER OF DEDICATION AND COMMITMENT: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
CLOSING HYMN: “It Came Upon a Midnight Clear” (UMH 218) played by Marilyn Lee
1 It came upon the midnight clear,
that glorious song of old,
from angels bending near the earth
to touch their harps of gold:
"Peace on the earth, good will to men,
from heaven's all-gracious King."
The world in solemn stillness lay,
to hear the angels sing.
2 Still through the cloven skies they come
with peaceful wings unfurled,
and still their heavenly music floats
o'er all the weary world;
above its sad and lowly plains,
they bend on hovering wing,
and ever o'er its Babel sounds
the blessed angels sing.
THE BENEDICTION: Pastor Schuyler Rhodes
POSTLUDE: “O Come All Ye Faithful” played by Marilyn Lee