August 30, 2026

AUGUST 30, 2026
FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
PASTOR DOMINGOS FERNANDO
ORGANIST JIM ROSS

Prelude- Draw Us In The Spirit's Tether – Charles Callahan

Welcome & Announcements

*Call to Worship

L. Who are you and why are you here today?

P. We have come to encounter Jesus the Christ.

L. Do you feel his presence among you?

P. Yes, and we give God thanks for Jesus who is always with us in spirit.

L. May your eyes be opened, your spirits led, and your hearts warmed today as you seek his face.

All: May our burdens be lifted and our souls healed for service. Amen.

*Opening Hymn “O God, Our Help in Ages Past" UMH #117

*Opening Prayer, in unison
Oh God of direction and guidance, we give thanks for your continual presence in our lives, especially in those times we are not sure which decision to make. Work within and around us so we experience clarity and peace as we seek to understand your purpose in our lives. In your everlasting love of us, we offer this prayer. Amen.

Responsive Reading - Psalm 139, UMH p.854-5 

Response - “Gloria Patri”   #70 

Children's Time – Blessing of the Backpacks 

Scripture Reading - John 3:1-9 (NIV) 

Morning Message -  On Purpose Sermon Series week 1: “Why Am I  Here?”  

Collection of Tithes and Offerings 

Offertory - In Heavenly Love – Jerry Westenluehler 

*Doxology  UMH #95 

*Prayer of Thanksgiving 

Prayers of the People - Sharing of Joys and Concerns 

Prayer Hymn - “Spirit of the Living God" UMH #393 

Time of Prayer followed by the Lord’s Prayer (#895) 

*Closing Hymn - “Freely, Freely"   UMH #389 

Blessing & Benediction 

Postlude - Allegro Moderato – Arnold Cooke 

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 

The flowers on the altar today are given by Glenn & Janet Humes to the glory of God and in honor of their wedding anniversary.