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OCTOBER 5, 2025 WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY REV. KENDRA BALLIET Scripture- Luke 10:25-37 (CEB) Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Series: “The Changemakers” Message: “A Story about Compassion”

OCTOBER 5, 2025 WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY REV. KENDRA BALLIET Scripture- Luke 10:25-37 (CEB) Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Series: “The Changemakers” Message: “A Story about Compassion”

OCTOBER 5, 2025 WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY REV. KENDRA BALLIET Children’s Chat

OCTOBER 5, 2025 WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY REV. KENDRA BALLIET Children’s Chat

OCTOBER 5, 2025 WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Tithes and Offering Offertory - Fill My Cup, Lord-Richard Blanchard *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94

OCTOBER 5, 2025 WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Tithes and Offering Offertory - Fill My Cup, Lord-Richard Blanchard *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94

OCTOBER 5, 2025 WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Prelude - Canticle-Gilbert Martin Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship PASTOR: The world is changing. We see it everywhere. We feel it in our bones. It seems to happen so much faster now than it used to. PEOPLE: The world is changing. PASTOR: And also, the world needs to change. Children are hungry. Systems are unjust. People are afraid. There are people on the streets who won’t make it a day longer. PEOPLE: The world needs to change. PASTOR: It is God’s desire that the world would change and become more like a holy commonwealth of just peace in which all have what they need. PEOPLE: And we are the changemakers. PASTOR: We are called to work alongside the Holy Spirit. We are called to follow the way of Jesus. PEOPLE: May we be changed by this time of worship! * Opening Hymn – “The Servant Song” TFWS#2222 *Apostles’ Creed #881 *Glory Be to the Father #70 ** Prayer of Confession Holy One, you are the beginning of all things. You are older than time itself. But we’re the ones who have a problem with change. We like things to stay the way they are. Or even better, we’d like things to go back to the way they were before. And so we get in the way when you are trying to do a new thing. We find change to be scary, and so when things need to change, we often don’t show up. Forgive us. Forgive us for when we ignore the people who need change the most. Forgive us for when we resist your holy transformation. Forgive us for when we, ourselves, refuse to change. Change us again. Remake us now to be more like your son Jesus. Open our hearts to all that you would have us change in this world. Amen. Silently Confess Your Sins Hear this assurance of Good News: the scriptures use this phrase many times: “And Jesus had compassion on them…” This is not just a story from long ago. It is true today. Jesus has compassion for us, for all that holds us back, for all that frightens us, for all that we have failed to do. This is the beginning of being a Changemaker–to know and believe in the compassion of Jesus, to accept this forgiveness, and to move toward greater compassion and forgiveness of others in our own lives. We have everything we need. Children’s Chat Scripture- Luke 10:25-37 (CEB) Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Series: “The Changemakers” Message: “A Story about Compassion” Tithes and Offering Offertory - Fill My Cup, Lord-Richard Blanchard *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94 Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns *Prayer Hymn – “Let Us Be Makers” #369 [sung to the tune of “Blessed Assurance”] Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer Communion *Closing Hymn – “Majesty, Worship His Majesty” #176 Action Steps and Benediction Postlude - Invention #1-Joseph Callaerts 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 churchoffice@stoneumc.org

OCTOBER 5, 2025 WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Prelude - Canticle-Gilbert Martin Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship PASTOR: The world is changing. We see it everywhere. We feel it in our bones. It seems to happen so much faster now than it used to. PEOPLE: The world is changing. PASTOR: And also, the world needs to change. Children are hungry. Systems are unjust. People are afraid. There are people on the streets who won’t make it a day longer. PEOPLE: The world needs to change. PASTOR: It is God’s desire that the world would change and become more like a holy commonwealth of just peace in which all have what they need. PEOPLE: And we are the changemakers. PASTOR: We are called to work alongside the Holy Spirit. We are called to follow the way of Jesus. PEOPLE: May we be changed by this time of worship! * Opening Hymn – “The Servant Song” TFWS#2222 *Apostles’ Creed #881 *Glory Be to the Father #70 ** Prayer of Confession Holy One, you are the beginning of all things. You are older than time itself. But we’re the ones who have a problem with change. We like things to stay the way they are. Or even better, we’d like things to go back to the way they were before. And so we get in the way when you are trying to do a new thing. We find change to be scary, and so when things need to change, we often don’t show up. Forgive us. Forgive us for when we ignore the people who need change the most. Forgive us for when we resist your holy transformation. Forgive us for when we, ourselves, refuse to change. Change us again. Remake us now to be more like your son Jesus. Open our hearts to all that you would have us change in this world. Amen. Silently Confess Your Sins Hear this assurance of Good News: the scriptures use this phrase many times: “And Jesus had compassion on them…” This is not just a story from long ago. It is true today. Jesus has compassion for us, for all that holds us back, for all that frightens us, for all that we have failed to do. This is the beginning of being a Changemaker–to know and believe in the compassion of Jesus, to accept this forgiveness, and to move toward greater compassion and forgiveness of others in our own lives. We have everything we need. Children’s Chat Scripture- Luke 10:25-37 (CEB) Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Series: “The Changemakers” Message: “A Story about Compassion” Tithes and Offering Offertory - Fill My Cup, Lord-Richard Blanchard *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94 Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns *Prayer Hymn – “Let Us Be Makers” #369 [sung to the tune of “Blessed Assurance”] Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer Communion *Closing Hymn – “Majesty, Worship His Majesty” #176 Action Steps and Benediction Postlude - Invention #1-Joseph Callaerts 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 churchoffice@stoneumc.org

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 SIXTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST REV. KENDRA BALLIET Children’s Chat

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 SIXTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST REV. KENDRA BALLIET Children’s Chat

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 SIXTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Tithes and Offering Offertory - *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 SIXTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Tithes and Offering Offertory - *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 SIXTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST REV. KENDRA BALLIET Scripture – Psalm 91:1-6, 14-16 and 1 Timothy 6:6-19 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Series: “I Will Call Upon the Lord” Message: “Safety in the Shadow of the Lord”

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 SIXTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST REV. KENDRA BALLIET Scripture – Psalm 91:1-6, 14-16 and 1 Timothy 6:6-19 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Series: “I Will Call Upon the Lord” Message: “Safety in the Shadow of the Lord”

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 SIXTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Prelude - Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship PASTOR: We gather today to worship God, who listens when we call. PEOPLE: We gather to rest in the shadow of God’s wings. PASTOR: We gather to pray to God, who answers us when we call. PEOPLE: We gather to lift our voices in the shadow of God’s wings. PASTOR: We gather to praise God, who rescues us when we call. PEOPLE: We gather to rejoice in the shadow of God’s wings. PASTOR: Beloved, come! Let us worship God, who covers and delivers us in Love. PEOPLE: We gather to worship in the shadow of God’s wings. * Opening Hymn – “Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus” #514 ** Unison Prayer - Written by St. Boniface (ca. 672-754). Eternal God, the refuge and help of all your children, we praise you for all you have given us, for all you have done for us, for all that you are to us. In our weakness, you are strength, in our darkness, you are light, in our sorrow, you are comfort and peace. We cannot number your blessings, we cannot declare your love: For all your blessings, we bless you. May we live as in your presence, and love the things that you love, and serve you in our daily lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. *A Statement of Faith of the United Church of Canada #883 *Glory Be to the Father #70 Children’s Chat Scripture – Psalm 91:1-6, 14-16 and 1 Timothy 6:6-19 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Series: “I Will Call Upon the Lord” Message: “Safety in the Shadow of the Lord” Tithes and Offering Offertory - *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94 Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns *Prayer Hymn – “God Will Take Care of You” #130 Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer *Closing Hymn – “Majesty, Worship His Majesty” #176 Action Steps and Benediction Postlude - The flowers on the altar today are given to the glory of God and in 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 churchoffice@stoneumc.org

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 SIXTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Prelude - Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship PASTOR: We gather today to worship God, who listens when we call. PEOPLE: We gather to rest in the shadow of God’s wings. PASTOR: We gather to pray to God, who answers us when we call. PEOPLE: We gather to lift our voices in the shadow of God’s wings. PASTOR: We gather to praise God, who rescues us when we call. PEOPLE: We gather to rejoice in the shadow of God’s wings. PASTOR: Beloved, come! Let us worship God, who covers and delivers us in Love. PEOPLE: We gather to worship in the shadow of God’s wings. * Opening Hymn – “Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus” #514 ** Unison Prayer - Written by St. Boniface (ca. 672-754). Eternal God, the refuge and help of all your children, we praise you for all you have given us, for all you have done for us, for all that you are to us. In our weakness, you are strength, in our darkness, you are light, in our sorrow, you are comfort and peace. We cannot number your blessings, we cannot declare your love: For all your blessings, we bless you. May we live as in your presence, and love the things that you love, and serve you in our daily lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. *A Statement of Faith of the United Church of Canada #883 *Glory Be to the Father #70 Children’s Chat Scripture – Psalm 91:1-6, 14-16 and 1 Timothy 6:6-19 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Series: “I Will Call Upon the Lord” Message: “Safety in the Shadow of the Lord” Tithes and Offering Offertory - *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94 Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns *Prayer Hymn – “God Will Take Care of You” #130 Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer *Closing Hymn – “Majesty, Worship His Majesty” #176 Action Steps and Benediction Postlude - The flowers on the altar today are given to the glory of God and in 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 churchoffice@stoneumc.org

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST REV. KENDRA BALLIET 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”

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST REV. KENDRA BALLIET 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”

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Tithes and Offering Offertory *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Tithes and Offering Offertory *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94