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SEPTEMBER 20, 2026 SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST PASTOR DOMINGOS FERNANDO ORGANIST JIM ROSS Collection of Tithes and Offerings Offertory - Meditation on "Need" (George Brandon) *Doxology UMH #95

SEPTEMBER 20, 2026 SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST PASTOR DOMINGOS FERNANDO Scripture Reading - Matthew 14:13-21 (NIV) Morning Message - On Purpose Sermon Series week 4: “Purpose is Present”

SEPTEMBER 20, 2026 SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST PASTOR DOMINGOS FERNANDO ORGANIST JIM ROSS Prelude- Scherzoso (Joseph Rheinbereger) Welcome & Announcements - Joyce Minnis, Lector *Call to Worship L. Lord, we come to worship you in spirit and in truth today. P. May we hear from you as we give you praise. L. Some of us have come seeking your will for our lives. P. Give us a spirit of discernment to know how we can reach out to those who need our help. L. Time is of the essence. P. We do not wish to tarry but to be ever present in the lives of your people. We thank you for the ways in which you will use us this week in our community. *Opening Hymn “A Charge To Keep I Have" UMH #413 *Opening Prayer, in unison God of possibilities and abundance, we praise you for reminding us not to live in scarcity but to live in your presence. When we think, “we can’t,” transform us to look for how “we can.” Help us to focus on you and the blessings you’ve placed in our lives right now. Amen. Responsive Reading - Psalm 145, UMH p.857-8 Response - “Gloria Patri” #70 Children's Time Scripture Reading - Matthew 14:13-21 (NIV) Morning Message - On Purpose Sermon Series week 4: “Purpose is Present” Collection of Tithes and Offerings Offertory - Meditation on "Need" (George Brandon) *Doxology UMH #95 *Prayer of Thanksgiving Prayers of the People - Sharing of Joys and Concerns Hymn - “I Surrender All" UMH #354 vs. 1, 3, 5 *Closing Hymn - “Open My Eyes That I May See" UMH #454 Blessing & Benediction Postlude - Fanfare (Gilbert Martin) 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 [email protected] The flowers on the altar this morning are provided to the glory of God in honor of all the people who work behind the scenes so diligently for the church by Friends of Stone United Methodist Church.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2026 SIXTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST PASTOR DOMINGOS FERNANDO ORGANIST JIM ROSS Prelude- Prelude on "Thaxted" (David Cherwin) Welcome & Announcements - Sue DeArment, Lector *Call to Worship LEADER: We come here today with our stories, pasts that have shaped us. PEOPLE: Our stories shape us, but our past mistakes do not define us. LEADER: In worship, we open ourselves to God’s work within us today. PEOPLE: We come ready to be molded into who we might become. Let us worship the one who draws us, always, into new life. *Opening Hymn “O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee" UMH #430 *Opening Prayer, in unison God of everlasting love that never fails, we say thank you. Thank you for believing in us and giving us purpose, even when we find it hard to believe in ourselves. Thank you for your patience with us. Help us to support and uplift one another as we each grow in purpose and in community together. Amen. Responsive Reading - Psalm 30, UMH p.762-3 Response - “Gloria Patri” #70 Children's Time Scripture Reading - Acts 9:1-19 (NIV) Morning Message - On Purpose Sermon Series week 3: “Who Am I?” Collection of Tithes and Offerings Offertory - Wondrous Love (Sam Batt Owens) *Doxology UMH #95 *Prayer of Thanksgiving Prayers of the People - Sharing of Joys and Concerns Hymn - “Seek Ye First" UMH #405 *Closing Hymn - “Make Me A Captive, Lord" UMH #421 Blessing & Benediction Postlude - Postlude on "Promised Land" (Sam Batt Owens) 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 [email protected]

SEPTEMBER 13, 2026 SIXTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST PASTOR DOMINGOS FERNANDO ORGANIST JIM ROSS Collection of Tithes and Offerings Offertory - Wondrous Love (Sam Batt Owens) *Doxology UMH #95

SEPTEMBER 13, 2026 SIXTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST PASTOR DOMINGOS FERNANDO Scripture Reading - Acts 9:1-19 (NIV) Morning Message - On Purpose Sermon Series week 3: “Who Am I?”

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Uplifting and encouraging messaged each week provided to share the love of God and the hope of Christ with you!

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

AUGUST 30, 2026 FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST PASTOR DOMINGOS FERNANDO ORGANIST JIM ROSS Collection of Tithes and Offerings Offertory - In Heavenly Love – Jerry Westenluehler *Doxology UMH #95 *Prayer of Thanksgiving

AUGUST 30, 2026 FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST PASTOR DOMINGOS FERNANDO Scripture Reading - John 3:1-9 (NIV) Morning Message - On Purpose Sermon Series week 1: “Why Am I Here?”

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

Uplifting and encouraging messaged each week provided to share the love of God and the hope of Christ with you!

Uplifting and encouraging messaged each week provided to share the love of God and the hope of Christ with you!

Uplifting and encouraging messaged each week provided to share the love of God and the hope of Christ with you!