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SEPTEMBER 28, 2025
SIXTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
REV. KENDRA BALLIET
ORGANIST JIM ROSS

Prelude - Autumn Pastorale - Rex Koury
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 - Siciliana on "The Call" - Douglas Wagner
*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 - Carillon de Joie - Douglas Wagner

 The flowers on the altar today are given to the glory of God and in memory of my father Jerry Yoest by Joyce Minnis.

 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