March 30, 2025

MARCH 30, 2025 FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JAMES ROSS MUSICAL OFFERING - CLARK BARNES, FLUTE Prelude - At The Name of Jesus- Anthony Giamanco Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship (based on Isa. 35: 5-6, Ps. 146:8) Leader: The eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf unstopped; People: then shall the lame man leap like a deer, and the tongue of the mute sing for joy. Leader: The Lord opens the eyes of the blind People: The Lord lifts up those who are bowed down; the Lord loves the righteous. All: Vessels, holy and whole, Broken, needing the One; Open, body and soul. Healer, come. * Opening Hymn – “Because He Lives” #364 **Prayer of Confession Amazing Creator God, you gifted us with amazing minds, capable of so many things. You gave us the ability to think and feel, giving us discernment of thought and emotion. We struggle under the strain of disappointment, despair, and delusion. Yet, too often we hide this, afraid of what others might think of our difficulties in managing or moving forward, even in the face of devastating circumstances. Compassionate God, so many are weary and distraught, grieving and at the end of their rope. Help us, Healer. Show us our capacity for compassion. Forgive our inattention. Move us to move one step at a time toward greater care for one another. Amen. Leader: The peace of Christ is with you. People: And also with you. Baptism – Stone UMC #39 Children’s Chat Scripture – Matthew 9: 27-33 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Series: Holy Vessels: A Season of Recovery Message: “Stories” Tithes and Offering Offertory -Madrigal- P.H. Gaubert (Clark Barnes, Flute) *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94 Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns *Prayer Hymn – “Where He Leads Me” #338 Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer *Closing Hymn – “Here I Am Lord” # 593 Action Steps and Benediction Postlude - Fughetta- Theodore Dubois The flowers on the altar today are given to the glory of God and in honor of the baptism Joshua Basko by his grandparents John & Cindy Karns. This service is recorded and is subject to change upon the movement of the Holy Spirit. Thank you for sharing in this worship service. Please continue to stay in touch through our website (stoneumc.org) and/or by following us on Facebook (Stone UMC). If you have joys or concerns that you would like lifted up in prayer, please fill out the Prayer Card in the pew, on the website, or share them by contacting us at 814-724-6736 or [e-mail]