May 25, 2025

MAY 25, 2025 SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER REV. KENDRA L. BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Prelude - Finlandia-Arr. Diane Bish Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship - Psalm 67 Pastor: Let all the peoples praise God. People: May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face to shine upon us, Selah Pastor: that your way may be known upon earth, your saving power among all nations. People: Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you. Pastor: Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for you judge the peoples with equity and guide the nations upon earth. Selah People: Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you. Pastor: The earth has yielded its increase; God, our God, has blessed us. People: May God continue to bless us; let all the ends of the earth revere him. * Opening Hymn – “He Has Made Me Glad” #2270 **Prayer of Confession Lord, we come together to remember who we are and whose we are. Open our hearts to the nudging of your Spirit that moves among us, empowering us to listen to you for we long for sholom, a peace that only you can provide. Amen Children’s Chat Scripture – John 14:23-29 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Message: “Peace and Gladness” Tithes and Offering Offertory – Sketch on “Just As I Am” – Gordon Young *Doxology – UMH #94 Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns *Prayer Hymn – “Spirit Song” #347 Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer *Closing Hymn – “There’s Within My Heart a Melody” #380 Action Steps and Benediction Postlude - Praise The Lord! Ye Heavens Adore Him-Anna Laura Page The flowers on the altar this morning are given by Jim & Darlene Ross to the glory of God and in honor of Alysha's birthday on May 29. 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 [email protected]