November 2, 2025

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 ALL SAINTS SUNDAY REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS SPECIAL MUSIC - Stone Carillon Handbell Choir Prelude - March - G.F. Handel (Bells) Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship PASTOR: The Bible tells us that God does not desire sacrifice for sacrifice's sake, but that He delights in our expression – PEOPLE: Our declared praise and adoration, which is an outward expression of what is in our hearts (Psalm 51:15-17). PASTOR: By choosing to practice gratitude, PEOPLE: We choose the grace that God has freely offered us and offer it freely back to him and others. * Opening Hymn – “Jesus the Very Thought of Thee” #175 *Apostles’ Creed #881 *Glory Be to the Father #70 Prayer of Confession Lord let us live a grateful life, a meaningful life, and a life that breathes in and out the realities of your grace. Give us faith like the saints to hear you calling our name. Amen. Silently Confess Our Sins Words of Assurance Children’s Chat Scripture- Genesis 8:15-20 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Series: “Gratitude: Living a Life of Thankfulness” Message: “Fundamental Gratitude” Tithes and Offering Offertory - Laudation - Brenda Austin (Bells) *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94 Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns Prayer Hymn – “Rescue the Perishing” #591 Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer Communion (Remembering the Saints) *Closing Hymn – “Amazing Grace” #378 Action Steps and Benediction Postlude - Rapture On McKee - Paul Randall Keith The flowers on the altar this morning are given to the glory of God and in memory of Garald Stockton, Dick Minnis, and Bill Baker by their loving wives. 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]