September 21, 2025

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Prelude Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship PASTOR: When we are surrounded on every side, wondering which way is up and which way is down… PEOPLE: Help us, God, for the glory of your name. PASTOR: When we question which way to go and how to follow God’s path for us… PEOPLE: Help us, God, for the glory of your name. PASTOR: When we find our rest in God and long for others to know the sweet peace of God’s embrace… PEOPLE: Help us, God, for the glory of your name. PASTOR: Today, as we gather for worship, may we come ready to listen and discern God’s help that meets us right where we are. PEOPLE: Help us, God, to receive your help and to extend your help to our neighbors, all for the glory of your name. * Opening Hymn – “All Things Bright and Beautiful” #147 ** Prayer of Confession Loving and Gracious God—Holy one of Israel— tender one to all who call upon you with repentant and believing hearts: bless us, we pray, with your presence this day. Teach the little ones who have gathered to learn your ways, inspire those who seek your wisdom, energize those who are exhausted, comfort those who grieve, and strengthen those who are weak. Indeed, O God, fill all of our hearts with your praise and lead us in holiness and righteousness in this hour and in the hours to come. We ask it in Jesus' name. Amen. *A Statement of Faith of the United Church of Canada #883 *Glory Be to the Father #70 Children’s Chat Scripture – Psalm 79:1-9 and 1 Timothy 2:1-7 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Series: “I Will Call Upon the Lord” Message: “For the Glory” Tithes and Offering Offertory *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94 Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns *Prayer Hymn – “This Is My Song” #437 Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer *Closing Hymn – “Give Thanks” TFWS #2036 Action Steps and Benediction Postlude 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]