Twenty First Sunday After Pentecost REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS * * Please Stand If Able Prelude Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship PASTOR: We gather in the beautiful space PEOPLE: To worship an amazing God. PASTOR: Surrounded by art and craft made by hands like ours PEOPLE: To give praise to the source of all our gifts PASTOR: We are blessed to have this space to call our church home. PEOPLE: We are more blessed to be disciples of Jesus Christ our Lord. PASTOR: Let us worship in this place, giving praise to God PEOPLE: We will worship in joy and in truth. Amen. * Opening Hymn – “We Gather Together” #131 *Apostles’ Creed #881 *Glory Be to the Father #70 *Opening Prayer When the skies grow dark and buildings fall, then hear us: have mercy on us, Lord. When deceivers come and the nations rise in anger, then hear us: have mercy on us, Lord. When famines begin, and when the earth shakes to bring the future to birth, then hear us: have mercy on us, Lord. When we take our stand to witness to your truth, when our people are arrested and betrayed, then hear us: have mercy on us, Lord. When the sun is darkened and the moon fails to give us light, and when the stars fall from the sky, then hear us: have mercy on us, Lord. When you come in your great power and glory with your angels from heaven: Then, Lord, gather us from the four winds— from the ends of the earth, to be with you for ever and ever. Amen. Children’s Chat Scripture- Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Series: “Gratitude: Living a Life of Thankfulness” Message: “Gratitude’s Nemesis: The Grumble” Tithes and Offering Offertory *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94 Recognition of Our Veterans and Prayer Prayer Hymn – “The Battle Hymn of the Republic” #591 vs. 1-2, 4 Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer *Closing Hymn – “Count Your Blessings” Insert Action Steps and Benediction Postlude

Twenty First Sunday After Pentecost REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS * * Please Stand If Able Prelude Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship PASTOR: We gather in the beautiful space PEOPLE: To worship an amazing God. PASTOR: Surrounded by art and craft made by hands like ours PEOPLE: To give praise to the source of all our gifts PASTOR: We are blessed to have this space to call our church home. PEOPLE: We are more blessed to be disciples of Jesus Christ our Lord. PASTOR: Let us worship in this place, giving praise to God PEOPLE: We will worship in joy and in truth. Amen. * Opening Hymn – “We Gather Together” #131 *Apostles’ Creed #881 *Glory Be to the Father #70 *Opening Prayer When the skies grow dark and buildings fall, then hear us: have mercy on us, Lord. When deceivers come and the nations rise in anger, then hear us: have mercy on us, Lord. When famines begin, and when the earth shakes to bring the future to birth, then hear us: have mercy on us, Lord. When we take our stand to witness to your truth, when our people are arrested and betrayed, then hear us: have mercy on us, Lord. When the sun is darkened and the moon fails to give us light, and when the stars fall from the sky, then hear us: have mercy on us, Lord. When you come in your great power and glory with your angels from heaven: Then, Lord, gather us from the four winds— from the ends of the earth, to be with you for ever and ever. Amen. Children’s Chat Scripture- Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Series: “Gratitude: Living a Life of Thankfulness” Message: “Gratitude’s Nemesis: The Grumble” Tithes and Offering Offertory *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94 Recognition of Our Veterans and Prayer Prayer Hymn – “The Battle Hymn of the Republic” #591 vs. 1-2, 4 Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer *Closing Hymn – “Count Your Blessings” Insert Action Steps and Benediction Postlude

Twenty First Sunday After Pentecost REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Tithes and Offering Offertory *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94

Twenty First Sunday After Pentecost REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Tithes and Offering Offertory *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94

Twenty First Sunday After Pentecost REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS * * Please Stand If Able Prelude Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship PASTOR: We gather in the beautiful space PEOPLE: To worship an amazing God. PASTOR: Surrounded by art and craft made by hands like ours PEOPLE: To give praise to the source of all our gifts PASTOR: We are blessed to have this space to call our church home. PEOPLE: We are more blessed to be disciples of Jesus Christ our Lord. PASTOR: Let us worship in this place, giving praise to God PEOPLE: We will worship in joy and in truth. Amen. * Opening Hymn – “We Gather Together” #131 *Apostles’ Creed #881 *Glory Be to the Father #70 *Opening Prayer When the skies grow dark and buildings fall, then hear us: have mercy on us, Lord. When deceivers come and the nations rise in anger, then hear us: have mercy on us, Lord. When famines begin, and when the earth shakes to bring the future to birth, then hear us: have mercy on us, Lord. When we take our stand to witness to your truth, when our people are arrested and betrayed, then hear us: have mercy on us, Lord. When the sun is darkened and the moon fails to give us light, and when the stars fall from the sky, then hear us: have mercy on us, Lord. When you come in your great power and glory with your angels from heaven: Then, Lord, gather us from the four winds— from the ends of the earth, to be with you for ever and ever. Amen. Children’s Chat Scripture- Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Series: “Gratitude: Living a Life of Thankfulness” Message: “Gratitude’s Nemesis: The Grumble” Tithes and Offering Offertory *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94 Recognition of Our Veterans and Prayer Prayer Hymn – “The Battle Hymn of the Republic” #591 vs. 1-2, 4 Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer *Closing Hymn – “Count Your Blessings” Insert Action Steps and Benediction Postlude

Twenty First Sunday After Pentecost REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS * * Please Stand If Able Prelude Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship PASTOR: We gather in the beautiful space PEOPLE: To worship an amazing God. PASTOR: Surrounded by art and craft made by hands like ours PEOPLE: To give praise to the source of all our gifts PASTOR: We are blessed to have this space to call our church home. PEOPLE: We are more blessed to be disciples of Jesus Christ our Lord. PASTOR: Let us worship in this place, giving praise to God PEOPLE: We will worship in joy and in truth. Amen. * Opening Hymn – “We Gather Together” #131 *Apostles’ Creed #881 *Glory Be to the Father #70 *Opening Prayer When the skies grow dark and buildings fall, then hear us: have mercy on us, Lord. When deceivers come and the nations rise in anger, then hear us: have mercy on us, Lord. When famines begin, and when the earth shakes to bring the future to birth, then hear us: have mercy on us, Lord. When we take our stand to witness to your truth, when our people are arrested and betrayed, then hear us: have mercy on us, Lord. When the sun is darkened and the moon fails to give us light, and when the stars fall from the sky, then hear us: have mercy on us, Lord. When you come in your great power and glory with your angels from heaven: Then, Lord, gather us from the four winds— from the ends of the earth, to be with you for ever and ever. Amen. Children’s Chat Scripture- Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Series: “Gratitude: Living a Life of Thankfulness” Message: “Gratitude’s Nemesis: The Grumble” Tithes and Offering Offertory *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94 Recognition of Our Veterans and Prayer Prayer Hymn – “The Battle Hymn of the Republic” #591 vs. 1-2, 4 Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer *Closing Hymn – “Count Your Blessings” Insert Action Steps and Benediction Postlude

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 ALL SAINTS SUNDAY REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS SPECIAL MUSIC - Stone Carillon Handbell Choir Prelude - March - G.F. Handel (Bells) Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship PASTOR: The Bible tells us that God does not desire sacrifice for sacrifice's sake, but that He delights in our expression – PEOPLE: Our declared praise and adoration, which is an outward expression of what is in our hearts (Psalm 51:15-17). PASTOR: By choosing to practice gratitude, PEOPLE: We choose the grace that God has freely offered us and offer it freely back to him and others. * Opening Hymn – “Jesus the Very Thought of Thee” #175 *Apostles’ Creed #881 *Glory Be to the Father #70 Prayer of Confession Lord let us live a grateful life, a meaningful life, and a life that breathes in and out the realities of your grace. Give us faith like the saints to hear you calling our name. Amen. Silently Confess Our Sins Words of Assurance Children’s Chat Scripture- Genesis 8:15-20 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Series: “Gratitude: Living a Life of Thankfulness” Message: “Fundamental Gratitude” Tithes and Offering Offertory - Laudation - Brenda Austin (Bells) *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94 Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns Prayer Hymn – “Rescue the Perishing” #591 Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer Communion (Remembering the Saints) *Closing Hymn – “Amazing Grace” #378 Action Steps and Benediction Postlude - Rapture On McKee - Paul Randall Keith The flowers on the altar this morning are given to the glory of God and in memory of Garald Stockton, Dick Minnis, and Bill Baker by their loving wives. 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

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 ALL SAINTS SUNDAY REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS SPECIAL MUSIC - Stone Carillon Handbell Choir Prelude - March - G.F. Handel (Bells) Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship PASTOR: The Bible tells us that God does not desire sacrifice for sacrifice's sake, but that He delights in our expression – PEOPLE: Our declared praise and adoration, which is an outward expression of what is in our hearts (Psalm 51:15-17). PASTOR: By choosing to practice gratitude, PEOPLE: We choose the grace that God has freely offered us and offer it freely back to him and others. * Opening Hymn – “Jesus the Very Thought of Thee” #175 *Apostles’ Creed #881 *Glory Be to the Father #70 Prayer of Confession Lord let us live a grateful life, a meaningful life, and a life that breathes in and out the realities of your grace. Give us faith like the saints to hear you calling our name. Amen. Silently Confess Our Sins Words of Assurance Children’s Chat Scripture- Genesis 8:15-20 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Series: “Gratitude: Living a Life of Thankfulness” Message: “Fundamental Gratitude” Tithes and Offering Offertory - Laudation - Brenda Austin (Bells) *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94 Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns Prayer Hymn – “Rescue the Perishing” #591 Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer Communion (Remembering the Saints) *Closing Hymn – “Amazing Grace” #378 Action Steps and Benediction Postlude - Rapture On McKee - Paul Randall Keith The flowers on the altar this morning are given to the glory of God and in memory of Garald Stockton, Dick Minnis, and Bill Baker by their loving wives. 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

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 ALL SAINTS SUNDAY REV. KENDRA BALLIET Scripture- Genesis 8:15-20 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Series: “Gratitude: Living a Life of Thankfulness” Message: “Fundamental Gratitude”

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 ALL SAINTS SUNDAY REV. KENDRA BALLIET Scripture- Genesis 8:15-20 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Series: “Gratitude: Living a Life of Thankfulness” Message: “Fundamental Gratitude”

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 ALL SAINTS SUNDAY REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS SPECIAL MUSIC - Stone Carillon Handbell Choir Tithes and Offering Offertory - Laudation - Brenda Austin (Bells) *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 ALL SAINTS SUNDAY REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS SPECIAL MUSIC - Stone Carillon Handbell Choir Tithes and Offering Offertory - Laudation - Brenda Austin (Bells) *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94

REV. KENDRA BALLIET Series: “The Changemakers” Message: “A Story about Creativity” Scripture- Luke 7:36-50 (CEB)

OCTOBER 19, 2025 NINETEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Prelude Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship PASTOR: The world needs to change, a lot. There are so many things that need change, PEOPLE: and we can get overwhelmed, PASTOR: especially if we think that we need to make all of the change by ourselves. We need to remember that God is already at work. PEOPLE: God has been, and always will be, doing a new thing. PASTOR: We are called to show up and cooperate with what God is doing! We are the changemakers, and we are being made ready! PEOPLE: May we be changed by this time of worship! * Opening Hymn – “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” #384 *Apostles’ Creed #881 *Glory Be to the Father #70 ** Prayer of Confession Holy One, you are always at work in the world, and you call us to be a part of what you are doing. But all too often, we don’t see the creative opportunities that you have for us. We think too narrowly about what we can give, what we can do. We struggle to trust that you are at work within us as well. Forgive us. Forgive us for when we fail to see others. Forgive us for when we failed to trust. Forgive us for when we failed to risk vulnerability. Forgive us, and change us again. Remake us as the people who cooperate with your Spirit. Remake us as the Body of Christ, that we would work for the healing of the world. Amen. Silently Confess Our Sins Words of Assurance Children’s Chat Scripture- Luke 7:36-50 (CEB) Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Series: “The Changemakers” Message: “A Story about Creativity” Tithes and Offering Offertory *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94 Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns *Prayer Hymn – “Let Us Be Makers” Insert [sung to the tune of “Blessed Assurance”] Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer *Closing Hymn – “The Summons” TFWS#2130 Action Steps and Benediction Postlude

OCTOBER 19, 2025 NINETEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Prelude Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship PASTOR: The world needs to change, a lot. There are so many things that need change, PEOPLE: and we can get overwhelmed, PASTOR: especially if we think that we need to make all of the change by ourselves. We need to remember that God is already at work. PEOPLE: God has been, and always will be, doing a new thing. PASTOR: We are called to show up and cooperate with what God is doing! We are the changemakers, and we are being made ready! PEOPLE: May we be changed by this time of worship! * Opening Hymn – “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” #384 *Apostles’ Creed #881 *Glory Be to the Father #70 ** Prayer of Confession Holy One, you are always at work in the world, and you call us to be a part of what you are doing. But all too often, we don’t see the creative opportunities that you have for us. We think too narrowly about what we can give, what we can do. We struggle to trust that you are at work within us as well. Forgive us. Forgive us for when we fail to see others. Forgive us for when we failed to trust. Forgive us for when we failed to risk vulnerability. Forgive us, and change us again. Remake us as the people who cooperate with your Spirit. Remake us as the Body of Christ, that we would work for the healing of the world. Amen. Silently Confess Our Sins Words of Assurance Children’s Chat Scripture- Luke 7:36-50 (CEB) Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Series: “The Changemakers” Message: “A Story about Creativity” Tithes and Offering Offertory *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94 Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns *Prayer Hymn – “Let Us Be Makers” Insert [sung to the tune of “Blessed Assurance”] Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer *Closing Hymn – “The Summons” TFWS#2130 Action Steps and Benediction Postlude

REV. KENDRA BALLIET Series: “The Changemakers” Message: “A Story about Creativity” Scripture- Luke 7:36-50 (CEB)

OCTOBER 5, 2025 WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY REV. KENDRA BALLIET Scripture- Luke 10:1-11(CEB) Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God. Series: “The Changemakers” Message: “A Story about Collaboration”

OCTOBER 5, 2025 WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY REV. KENDRA BALLIET Children’s Chat

OCTOBER 12, 2025 WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Tithes and Offering Offertory - Fill My Cup, Lord-Richard Blanchard *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94

OCTOBER 5, 2025 WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY REV. KENDRA BALLIET Scripture- Luke 10:1-11(CEB) Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God. Series: “The Changemakers” Message: “A Story about Collaboration”