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The words in **black bold** are spoken or sung by the congregation. Please, no food or beverages are allowed in the Sanctuary. * Indicates when to rise in body or spirit.
UMH--United Methodist (Blue), TFWS--The Faith We Sing (Black), W&S--Worship & Song (Green)
Prelude
“A New Hallelujah”
Michael W. Smith
Welcome
Threshold Moment
Gwen:There is a moment just before we sing. A breath is taken. A note is found. Voices that have traveled through different joys and different burdens begin to join together.
We come from our separate lives into a shared song. We leave behind the illusion that we are alone and discover again that we belong to one another. Some voices are strong and confident. Some are quiet and uncertain. Some carry grief. Some carry gratitude. Yet when we sing together, every voice becomes part of something larger than itself.
“Let Love Be” · Laurie Bayen
Let Love Be, Let us do Justice, Hold to what is good
Let us love one another as a family,
Let us welcome the stranger as our own
Call to Worship
L:The psalms remind us to "make a joyful noise to the Lord." Not a perfect noise. Not a polished noise. A joyful one. A wholehearted one.
All:Today, as we sing, may we remember that our songs are more than music. They are prayers.
L:They are acts of hope. They are declarations that love is stronger than fear and that God is present among us.
All:Let us sing—not because our voices are flawless, but because God's love is. Amen.
Passing the Peace
Gwen:The Peace of Christ be with you.
All:And also with you.
Gwen:You are invited to pass the peace among you, remembering to pass it to those joining us remotely.
Praising
“10,000 Reasons”
Matt Redman
Young & Young at Heart Time
Poetry Reading
COMMUNITY PRAYER ~ THE LORD’S PRAYER
Sung in Echo
Our Mother, Father, Our Mother, Father
Who art in heaven, Who art in heaven
Hallowed be thy name, Hallowed be thy name
Thy Kingdom come, Thy Kingdom come
Thy will be done, Thy will be done
On earth as it is in heaven, On earth as it is in heaven
Give us this day, Give us this day
Our daily bread, Our daily bread
And forgive us all our sins, And forgive us all our sins
And lead us not, And lead us not
Into temptation, Into temptation
But deliver us from evil, But deliver us from evil
For yours is the Kingdom and the power and the glory
Forever, Forever
And ever, And ever
Our Mother, Father, Our Mother, Father
Who art in heaven, Who art in heaven
Hallowed be thy name, Hallowed be thy name
Ancient Readings
PSALM 150 (NRSVUE)
Praise the Lord!
Praise God in his sanctuary;
praise him in his mighty firmament!
Praise him for his mighty deeds;
praise him according to his surpassing greatness!
Praise him with trumpet sound;
praise him with lute and harp!
Praise him with tambourine and dance;
praise him with strings and pipe!
Praise him with clanging cymbals;
praise him with loud clashing cymbals!
Let everything that breathes praise the Lord!
Praise the Lord!
We Sing
“In the Garden”
#314 UMH
Poetry Reading
Offertory
“Seasons of Love · Rent”
Offerings can be placed in the basket on the table, online at ukiahumc.org, or mailed to PO Box 323, Ukiah
*DOXOLOGY
“Praise God, From Whom Blessings Flow”
#94 UMH
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise God, all creatures here below;
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Praise God, the source of all our gifts!
Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts!
Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
*MEMBERSHIP STATEMENT
Members of the Ukiah United Methodist Church accept the freedom God gives us to resist evil, injustice, and oppression in whatever forms they present themselves. We welcome opportunities to bring God’s love to the world in as many ways as we can. We promise to uphold our beloved church by our prayers, our presence, our gifts, our service, and our witness.
Getting Strong
“This Is My Song”
#437 UMH
Other Poetry Readings
Getting Stronger
“Change My Heart, O God”
#2152 TFWS
Opportunities for Ministry
- ⤷Gentle Yoga: Every Wednesday and Saturday with hand weights at 8:15 am, yoga at 8:30 am in the Social Hall led by Pastor Michele. No yoga on the 27th as Pastor Michele will be at ACS.
- ⤷Photo Directory: Our photo directory is coming along. If you have not had your photo taken yet, please contact Trudy Morgan (morganmiller95482@gmail.com) to set up a time to have one taken, or send a headshot to Debbie in the office (office@ukiahumc.org).
- ⤷Recycling: Annie is collecting CRV bottles & cans, to benefit Ukiah UMC. Text Annie at 707-513-9634 for pickups and more information.
- ⤷Mendo Labor Co-op: Our church sponsors a worker-led co-op connecting underemployed and unhoused workers with people needing help around the house or yard. We need church members willing to hire workers with patience as we get started and work out the kinks. Call/text Cheryl and Casey at (369) 216-1512 to be matched, or fill out the online form on mendolaborcoop.ukiahumc.org.
- ⤷The Building Bridges Homeless Resource Center: If you would like to donate to Building Bridges Homeless Resource Center, below is a list of needed items. All donations can be dropped at HRC M-F, 9-5 or to Trudy’s front porch at any time. Thank you to everyone who donates! Trudy•Items needed are: Eating utensils, paper plates, napkins, water, ice, soda, to-go containers, paper towels
Go For It!
South:Do all the good you can,
North:By all the means you can,
South:In all the ways you can,
North:In all the places you can,
South:At all the times you can,
North:To all the people you can,
All:As long as ever you can. Amen.
— John Wesley
Blessing
*STEPPING OUT
“Walking that Valley”
Barney McClure
WE ARE A WELCOMING & AFFIRMING CONGREGATION:
We welcome all persons into full participation in the life of the congregation regardless of age, gender identity, racial or ethnic background, sexual orientation, marriage status, or physical or mental condition.