May 4, 2025

MAY 4, 2025 THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JAMES ROSS Prelude -  Holy God, We Praise Your Name-Michael Burkhardt Welcome & Announcements  *Call to Worship (based on Isa. 35: 5-6, Ps. 146:8) Leader: In the midst of life’s storms, God is there. People: What have we to fear? Leader: In the darkness and terror, God is with us. People: Of whom shall we be afraid? Leader: Rise up, people of God, for you are loved and saved. People: Thanks be to God who cares deeply for us. All: Vessels, holy and whole, Broken, needing the One; Open, body and soul. Healer, come.   * Opening Hymn – “Easter People, Raise Your Voices” UMH #304   **Prayer of Confession God of love, we bring our very selves to worship. Our triumphs. Our failures. Our vulnerabilities. Our greatest joys and our deepest sorrows. In this time set apart, may we hear the voice of Jesus urging us to feed and be fed, to love and be loved. Amen.   Children’s Chat    Scripture – John 21:1-19 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God.  People: Thanks be to God    Message: “A Meal of Restoration”    Tithes and Offering  Offertory -  Allegro Moderato-Leon Boelmann *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94    Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns    *Prayer Hymn – “Sanctuary” UMH #2164   Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer    Communion    *Closing Hymn – “Lord, You Have Come to the Lakeshore” UMH #344    Action Steps and Benediction    Postlude -  Recessional on St. Anne-Gordon Young 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]