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Pittsfield United Methodist Church

3 days ago

Please join us for worship services this Sunday, June 7 at 9 a.m. over WBBA Radio (97.5FM) We are posting the bulletin so you may join in from home.

Have a blessed week!

Centering Words

Are we ready to call God our Mother or Father? Are we prepared to hear God say to us, “You are very good!”? Can we leave our doubts and insecurities behind and claim our heritage? Will we stand in our truth?

Welcome

Announcements:

The church is asking for information on anyone who is graduating this year, as we are planning to recognize the graduates of 2020 at some time in the future. I would like to have the Graduates name, parents, grandparents, great grandparents, school, degree and what they will be doing, by June 20 so I can put it in the July Newsletter. When we do our Graduation Sunday in the future would like to have a baby picture and current picture for Power Point. Please contact the church by email or phone with your graduate’s information.

Prelude:

Hymn: 140 “Great Is Thy Faithfulness”

Verse #1

Great is thy faithfulness, O God my Father; there is no shadow of turning with thee; thou changest not, thy compassions, they fail not; as thou hast been, thou forever wilt be.

Refrain

Great is thy faithfulness! Great is thy faithfulness! Morning by morning new mercies I see; all I have needed thy hand hath provided; great is thy faithfulness, Lord unto me!

Verse #2

Summer and winter and springtime and harvest, sun, moon, and stars in their courses above, join with all nature in manifold witness to thy great faithfulness, mercy, and love.

Refrain

Great is thy faithfulness! Great is thy faithfulness! Morning by morning new mercies I see; all I have needed thy hand hath provided; great is thy faithfulness, Lord unto me!

Verse #3

Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth, thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide; strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow, blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside!

Refrain

Great is thy faithfulness! Great is thy faithfulness! Morning by morning new mercies I see; all I have needed thy hand hath provided; great is thy faithfulness, Lord unto me!

Call to Worship/Opening Prayer

God, how majestic is your name in all the earth.

Your glory surrounds and enfolds us.

Your image resides within us and completes us.

You made us but a little lower than the angels.

How majestic is your name in all the earth.

Let us pray . . .

Triune God, your Spirit danced over the waters, your Word was spoken, and the glory of your creation sprang forth: sun and moon, earth and sky,

creatures beyond count. We thank and praise you for putting your image within us and for creating us but a little lower than the angels. Abide in us, as you abide in the fullness of your holy mystery. Teach us to be caretakers and stewards of your good earth, that we may walk gently upon the meadows, and leave puddles of light wherever we tread. Amen.

Hymn: #472 “Near To The Heart Of God”

Verse #1

There is a place of quiet rest, near to the heart of God; a place where sin cannot molest, near to the heart of God.

Refrain

O Jesus, blest Redeemer, sent from the heart of God, hold us who wait before thee near to the heart of God.

Verse #2

There is a place of comfort sweet, near to the heart of God; a place where we our Savior meet, near to the heart of God.

Refrain

O Jesus, blest Redeemer, sent from the heart of God, hold us who wait before thee near to the heart of God.

Verse #3

There is a place of full release, near to the heart of God; a place where all is joy and peace, near to the heart of God.

Refrain

O Jesus, blest Redeemer, sent from the heart of God, hold us who wait before thee near to the heart of God.

Prayers of The People:

Scripture Lesson: Ephesians 4:26-32

26 “In your anger do not sin”: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, 27 and do not give the devil a foothold. 28 Anyone who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with their own hands, that they may have something to share with those in need.

29 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. 30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. 31 Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. 32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.

James 1:19-27

19 My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, 20 because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires. 21 Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you.

22 Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. 23 Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like someone who looks at his face in a mirror 24 and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. 25 But whoever looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues in it—not forgetting what they have heard, but doing it—they will be blessed in what they do.

26 Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless. 27 Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.

The Word of God for the people of God.

Thanks be to God, Amen

Special Music: Marimba Special Chuck Seybold

Sermon: The Strength Of A Forgiving Heart

Sacrament Of Holy Communion Page 7 (Apostles’ Creed)

I believe in God, the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, is seated at the right hand of the Father, and will come again to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

Pages 12 – 15 Word and Service Table II

Hymn: 98 “To God Be The Glory”

Verse #1

To God be the glory, great things he hath done! So loved he the world that he gave us his Son, who yielded his life an atonement for sin, and opened the life-gate that all may go in.

Refrain

Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, let the earth hear his voice! Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, let the people rejoice! O come to the Father thru Jesus the Son, and give him the glory, great things he hath done!

Verse #2

O perfect redemption, the purchase of blood, to every believer the promise of God; the vilest offender who truly believes, that moment from Jesus a pardon receives.

Refrain

Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, let the earth hear his voice! Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, let the people rejoice! O come to the Father thru Jesus the Son, and give him the glory, great things he hath done!

Verse #3

Great things he hath taught us, great things he hath done, and great our rejoicing thru Jesus the Son; but purer, and higher, and greater will be our wonder, our transport, when Jesus we see.

Refrain

Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, let the earth hear his voice! Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, let the people rejoice! O come to the Father thru Jesus the Son, and give him the glory, great things he hath done!

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Pittsfield United Methodist Church

1 week ago

Please join us for worship services this Sunday, May 31 at 9a.m. over WBBA Radio (97.5FM). We are posting the bulletin so you may join in from home.

Center Words: (AWA)

Called to be one with Christ, called to be one with each other, called to be one in ministry, we gather in the unity of God’s Holy Spirit, who calls us here.

Welcome

Announcements:

There will be an Ad Council meeting in Orr Hall at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3rd. There are a few items of business that we need to attend to; however, any member of the Council may bring forth business or submit reports.

As of now, phase 3 of the state’s re-opening plan will be in effect on May 29th. Please look for information in the Newsletter, the church’s webpage, and the church’s FB page for specific information on what this means for the church.

The church is asking for information on anyone who is graduating this year, as we are planning to recognize the graduates of 2020 at some time in the future. Any and all information on such graduates would be appreciated. Please contact the church by email or phone with your graduate’s information.

Prelude:

Song: “All in All”

Verse #1

You are my strength when I am weak. You are the treasure that I seek. You are my all in all. Seeking you as a precious jewel. Lord to give up I’d be a fool. You are my all in all

Refrain

Jesus, Lamb of God, worthy is your name. Jesus, Lamb of God, worthy is your name

Verse #2

Taking my sin my cross my shame. Rising again I bless your name. You are my all in all. When I fall down, you pick me up. When I am dry, you fill my cup. You are my all in all.

Refrain

Jesus, Lamb of God, worthy is your name. Jesus, Lamb of God, worthy is your name

Song: “Awesome God”

Verse #1

When He rolled up His sleeves, He wasn’t “putting on the ritz”— Our God is an awesome God! There is lighting in His footsteps, and thunder in his fist-- Our God is an awesome God!

And the Lord wasn’t joking when he kicked ‘em out of Eden; It wasn’t for no reason that He shed His blood. His return is very soon, so you better be believin’ that, our God is an awesome God!

Refrain

Our God is an awesome God. He reigns from heaven above, with wisdom pow’r and love-- Our God is an awesome God. Our God is an awesome God. He reigns from heaven above, with wisdom pow’r and love-- Our God is an awesome God.

Verse #2

And when the sky was starless in the void of the night, Our God is an awesome God! He spoke into the darkness and created all the light—Our God is an awesome God!

Judgment and wrath He poured out on Sodom. Mercy and grace He gave us at the cross; I hope that we have not too quickly forgotten that, Our God is an awesome God!

Refrain

Our God is an awesome God. He reigns from heaven above, with wisdom pow’r and love-- Our God is an awesome God. Our God is an awesome God. He reigns from heaven above, with wisdom pow’r and love-- Our God is an awesome God.

Call to Worship/Opening Prayer

Come, Holy Spirit,
The wind of God, the breath of Life.
Come, Holy Spirit,
Our Advocate, our Counselor.
Come, Holy Spirit,
Teacher of Wisdom, Reminder of Christ.
Come, Holy Spirit,
Granter of forgiveness, giver of peace.
Come, Holy Spirit.
May we feel God breathing through our worship.
May we receive the Holy Spirit in this place. Amen.

Let us pray…..Gentle Spirit, breathe on us your life. Strong Spirit, open our closed doors to your compassion; Universal Spirit, inspire us to sing and sigh for justice; Spirit of Jesus, teach us to walk, to work, to pray, to live, to love, your way. Awaken our dreams, expand our visions, heal us for hope, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

Song: “One Thing Remains”

Your love never fails, it never gives up, never runs out on me. Your love never fails, it never gives up, never runs out on me.

It’s higher than the mountains that I face. It’s stronger than the power of the grave. It’s constant in the trial and the change. This one thing remains, this one thing remains. Your love never fails, it never gives up, Never runs out on me, Your love never fails, it never gives up, Never runs out on me.

And on and on and on and on it goes. It overwhelms and satisfies my soul. And I never ever have to be afraid. This one thing remains, this one thing remains.

Your love never fails, it never gives up, never runs out on me. Your love never fails, it never gives up never runs out on me

In death, in life, I’m confident and covered by the power of your great love. My debt is paid, there’s nothing that could separate my heart from your great love.

Your love never fails, it never gives up, never runs out on me. Your love never fails, it never gives up, never runs out on me.

And on and on and on and on it goes. It overwhelms and satisfies my soul. And I never ever have to be afraid this one thing remains, this one thing remains

Your love never fails, it never gives up, never runs out on me. Your love never fails, it never gives up, never runs out on me.

Your love never fails, it never gives up, never runs out on me. Your love never fails, it never gives up, never runs out on me.

Your love never fails, it never gives up, never runs out on me. Your love never fails, it never gives up, never runs out on me.

Song: “Trust In You”

Letting go of every single dream. I lay each one down at Your feet, every moment of my wondering. Never changes what You see. I've tried to win this war I confess. My hands are weary I need Your rest. Mighty warrior King of the fight. No matter what I face You're by my side.

When You don't move the mountains, I'm needing You to move
When You don't part the waters, I wish I could walk through. When You don't give the answers as I cry out to You. I will trust, I will trust, I will trust in You.

Truth is You know what tomorrow brings. There's not a day ahead You have not seen
So in all things be my life and breath I want what You want Lord and nothing less.

When You don't move the mountains, I'm needing You to move
When You don't part the waters, I wish I could walk through. When You don't give the answers as I cry out to You. I will trust, I will trust, I will trust in You.

When You don't give the answers, as I cry out to You, I will trust, I will trust,
I will trust in You

You are my strength and comfort, You are my steady hand, You are my firm foundation
The Rock on which I stand. Your ways are always high, Your plans are always good
There's not a place where I'll go, You've not already stood

When You don't move the mountains, I'm needing You to move
When You don't part the waters, I wish I could walk through. When You don't give the answers as I cry out to You. I will trust, I will trust, I will trust in You.

Prayers of The People:

Scripture Lesson: John 3:19-21

19 This is the verdict: Light has come into the world, but people loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evil. 20 Everyone who does evil hates the light, and will not come into the light for fear that their deeds will be exposed. 21 But whoever lives by the truth comes into the light, so that it may be seen plainly that what they have done has been done in the sight of God.

I John 2:7-11

7 Dear friends, I am not writing you a new command but an old one, which you have had since the beginning. This old command is the message you have heard. 8 Yet I am writing you a new command; its truth is seen in him and in you, because the darkness is passing and the true light is already shining.

9 Anyone who claims to be in the light but hates a brother or sister is still in the darkness. 10 Anyone who loves their brother and sister lives in the light, and there is nothing in them to make them stumble. 11 But anyone who hates a brother or sister is in the darkness and walks around in the darkness. They do not know where they are going, because the darkness has blinded them.

The Word of God for the people of God.

Thanks be to God, Amen

Sermon: The Importance Of Walking In The Light

Sacrament Of Holy Communion Page 7 (Apostles’ Creed)

I believe in God, the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, is seated at the right hand of the Father, and will come again to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

Pages 12 – 15 Word and Service Table II

Song: “One Bread, One Body”

Refrain:

One bread, one body, one Lord of all, one cup of blessing which we bless. And we, though many throughout the earth, we are one body in this one Lord.

Verse #1

Gentile or Jew, servant or free, woman or man, no more.

Refrain:

One bread, one body, one Lord of all, one cup of blessing which we bless. And we, though many throughout the earth, we are one body in this one Lord.

Verse #2

Many the gifts, many the works, one in the Lord of all

Refrain:

One bread, one body, one Lord of all, one cup of blessing which we bless. And we, though many throughout the earth, we are one body in this one Lord.

Verse #3

Grain for the fields, scattered and grown, gathered to one, for all.

Refrain:

One bread, one body, one Lord of all, one cup of blessing which we bless. And we, though many throughout the earth, we are one body in this one Lord.

Song “Step by Step”

O God You are my God and I will ever praise You. O God You are my God and I will ever praise You. I will seek You in the morning, And I will learn to walk in Your ways; And step by step You’ll lead me, and I will follow You all of my days.

O God You are my God and I will ever praise You. O God You are my God and I will ever praise You. I will seek You in the morning, And I will learn to walk in Your ways; And step by step You’ll lead me, and I will follow You all of my days.

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Pittsfield United Methodist Church

2 weeks ago

Please join us for worship services this Sunday, May 24 at 9 a.m. over WBBA radio (97.5FM) We are posting the bulletin so you may join in from home.

Welcome

Announcements:

There will be an Ad Council meeting in Orr Hall at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3rd. There are a few items of business that we need to attend to; however, any member of the Council may bring forth business or submit reports.

As of now, phase 3 of the state’s re-opening plan will be in effect on May 29th. Please look for information in the Newsletter, the church’s webpage, and the church’s FB page for specific information on what this means for the church.

Tomorrow at 10 am, there will be a Memorial Day Service in honor of our nation’s military veterans at the American Legion. It will be a drive-in service.

The church is asking for information on anyone who is graduating this year, as we are planning to recognize the graduates of 2020 at some time in the future. Any and all information on such graduates would be appreciated. Please contact the church by email or phone with your graduate’s information.

Prelude:

Hymn: 711 “For All The Saints” (vs. 1, 2, 4 & 6)

Verse #1

For all the saints, who from their labors rest, who thee by faith before the world confessed, they name, O Jesus, be forever blest. Alleluia, Alleluia!

Verse #2

Thou wast their rock, their fortress, and their might; thou, Lord, their captain in the well-fought fight; thou, in the darkness drear, their one true light. Alleluia, Alleluia!

Verse #4

O blest communion, fellowship divine! We feebly struggle, they in glory shine; yet all are one in thee, for all are thine. Alleluia, Alleluia!

O blest communion, fellowship divine! We feebly struggle, they in glory shine; yet all are one in thee, for all are thine. Alleluia, Alleluia!

Verse #6

From Earth’s wide bounds, from ocean’s farthest coast, through gates of pearl streams in the countless host, singing to Father, Son, and Holy Ghost: Alleluia, Alleluia!

Call to Worship/Opening Prayer

Sing to the Lord a new song.

Let the heavens be glad, and the earth rejoice.

Sing to the Lord a song of praise.

Let the mountains quake, and the seas roar.

Sing to the Lord a song of hope.

Let us tell of God’s salvation and the greatness of God’s love.

Let us pray . . .

God of heaven and earth, we sing your praises with the trees of the forest; we proclaim your might with the roaring of the seas. As we gather this day for worship—hear our prayers, heed our cries, sustain our faith, and calm our fears. Bless the earth with righteousness, and your peoples with truth, that we may walk blamelessly before you, all the days of our lives. Amen.

Hymn: #696 “America The Beautiful”

Verse #1

O beautiful for spacious skies, for amber waves of grain; for purple mountain majesties above the fruited plain! America! America! God shed his grace on thee, and crown thy good with brotherhood from sea to shining sea.

Verse #2

O beautiful for heroes proved in liberating strife, who more than self their country loved, and mercy more than life! America! America May God thy gold refine, till all success be nobleness, and every gain divine.

Verse #3

O beautiful for patriot dream that sees beyond the years thine alabaster cities gleam, undimmed by human tears! America! America! God mend thine every flaw, confirm thy soul in self-control, thy liberty in law.

Prayers of The People:

Scripture Lesson: Philippians 2:5-13

5 In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus:

6 Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage;

7 rather, he made himself nothing

by taking the very nature of a servant,

being made in human likeness.

8 And being found in appearance as a man,

he humbled himself

by becoming obedient to death—

even death on a cross!

9 Therefore God exalted him to the highest place

and gave him the name that is above every name,

10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow,

in heaven and on earth and under the earth,

11 and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord,

to the glory of God the Father.

12 Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, 13 for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.

Hebrews 12:1-3

1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. 3 Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.

The Word of God for the people of God.

Thanks be to God, Amen

Sermon: The High Importance Of Self-Sacrifice

Sacrament Of Holy Communion Page 7 (Apostles’ Creed)

I believe in God, the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, is seated at the right hand of the Father, and will come again to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

Pages 12 – 15 Word and Service Table II

Hymn: 530 “Are Ye Able?”

Verse #1

“Are ye able,” said the Master, “to be crucified with me?” “Yea,” the sturdy dreamers answered, “to the death we follow thee.”

Refrain

Lord, we are able. Our spirits are thine. Remold them, make us, like thee, divine. Thy guiding radiance above us shall be a beacon to God, to love and loyalty.

Verse #2

Are ye able to remember, when a thief lifts up his eyes, that his pardoned soul is worthy of a place in paradise?

Refrain

Lord, we are able. Our spirits are thine. Remold them, make us, like thee, divine. Thy guiding radiance above us shall be a beacon to God, to love and loyalty.

Verse #3

Are ye able when the shadows close around you with the sod, to believe that spirit triumphs, to commend your soul to God?

Refrain

Lord, we are able. Our spirits are thine. Remold them, make us, like thee, divine. Thy guiding radiance above us shall be a beacon to God, to love and loyalty.

Verse #4

Are ye able? Still the Master whispers down eternity, and heroic spirits answer, now as then in Galilee.

Refrain

Lord, we are able. Our spirits are thine. Remold them, make us, like thee, divine. Thy guiding radiance above us shall be a beacon to God, to love and loyalty.

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