September 27, 2026

 SEPTEMBER 27, 2026
EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
PASTOR DOMINGOS FERNANDO
ORGANIST JIM ROSS
SPECIAL MUSIC BY STONE CARILLON HANDBELL CHOIR
 

Prelude- Solid Rock of Ages (arr. Linda Lamb) - Bells
Welcome & Announcements - Dr. Armendia P. Dixon, Lector

*Call to Worship
 

LEADER: Lord, you woke us up this morning and set us on our way.
PEOPLE: We are thankful for this space and the ways we are allowed to worship you.

LEADER: Sometimes we forget that it is you God who enables us to do the things that we do.
PEOPLE: We often stray from the ways you have taught us to follow.

LEADER: Today, we promise not to lean to our own understanding.
PEOPLE: We remember that you are our compass, and our source.

LEADER: You are our God above any other god, and we thank you for your grace.
All: Open our spiritual eyes and ears to hear more from you and act as the children you created us to be.

*Opening Hymn “Great Is Thy Faithfulness" UMH #140

*Opening Prayer, in unison
 Holy One who always leads, we thank you for leading us in every moment. We forget quickly that following you doesn’t always mean we are doing something active; it may mean we need to sit, ponder, reflect, and wait. Help us to focus on being with you right now and resting in your leadership. We offer this prayer in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Responsive Reading - Psalm 8, UMH p.743-4

Response - “Gloria Patri”   #70 

Children's Time

Scripture Reading - Proverbs 8:22-31

Morning Message -  On Purpose Sermon Series week 5: “No Time Is Wasted”  

Collection of Tithes and Offerings 

Offertory - Come Christians Join To Sing (arr. Jason Krug)-Bells

*Doxology  UMH #95 

 Hymn - “My Tribute" UMH #99 

*Prayer of Thanksgiving 

Prayers of the People - Sharing of Joys and Concerns 

*Closing Hymn - “God Will Take Care of You" UMH #130

Blessing & Benediction 

Postlude - Praise Song (Lani Smith)

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 this morning are provided to the glory of God and in honor of Carol and Alex Basko's 43rd wedding anniversary by Nick, Heather, Gabe and Josh Basko.