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StoneUMCStoneUMCChildren's Chat 3/16/25 - AudioMARCH 16, 2025 - SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT REV. KENDRA BALLIET Children’s Chat2025-03-1605 minStoneUMCStoneUMCMarch 16, 2025 - VideoMARCH 16, 2025 - SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JAMES ROSS Prelude - These Holy Mysteries-Roger Wilson Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship Vessels, holy and whole Broken, needing the One Open, body and soul Healer, come. * Opening Hymn – “It’s Me, It’s Me, O Lord” #352 Opening Prayer Creator God, we are bodies fashioned by your hand in your own image, shapes and colors of diverse and immense beauty. And yet too often we have ignored the sacred nature of our physical lives. The Holy Vessels you have fashioned are tired and suffering, ravaged by months of disrupted rhythms and ailmen...2025-03-1656 minStoneUMCStoneUMCMarch 16, 2025 - AudioMARCH 16, 2025 - SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JAMES ROSS Prelude - These Holy Mysteries-Roger Wilson Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship Vessels, holy and whole Broken, needing the One Open, body and soul Healer, come. * Opening Hymn – “It’s Me, It’s Me, O Lord” #352 Opening Prayer Creator God, we are bodies fashioned by your hand in your own image, shapes and colors of diverse and immense beauty. And yet too often we have ignored the sacred nature of our physical lives. The Holy Vessels you have fashioned are tired and suffering, ravaged by months of disrupted rhythms and ailmen...2025-03-1656 minStoneUMCStoneUMCMusical Offering 3/16/25 - VideoMARCH 16, 2025 - SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JAMES ROSS Tithes and Offering Offertory - Peace, Please-Peter Leys *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #942025-03-1603 minStoneUMCStoneUMCMusical Offering 3/16/25 - AudioMARCH 16, 2025 - SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JAMES ROSS Tithes and Offering Offertory - Peace, Please-Peter Leys *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #942025-03-1603 minStoneUMCStoneUMCTreasure - VideoMARCH 16, 2025 - SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT REV. KENDRA BALLIET Scripture – Matthew 8: 1-4; 16-17 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Series: Holy Vessels: A Season of Recovery Message: “Treasure”2025-03-1615 minStoneUMCStoneUMCTreasure - AudioMARCH 16, 2025 - SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT REV. KENDRA BALLIET Scripture – Matthew 8: 1-4; 16-17 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Series: Holy Vessels: A Season of Recovery Message: “Treasure”2025-03-1615 minStoneUMCStoneUMCChildren's Chat 3/16/25 - VideoMARCH 16, 2025 - SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT REV. KENDRA BALLIET Children’s Chat2025-03-1605 minStoneUMCStoneUMCMusical Offering 2/23/25 - Audio6TH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS  Tithes and Offering  Offertory -   Requiescant in Pace-Gordon Young *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #942025-02-2305 minStoneUMCStoneUMCMusical Offering 2/23/25 - Video6TH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS  Tithes and Offering  Offertory -   Requiescant in Pace-Gordon Young *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #942025-02-2305 minStoneUMCStoneUMCFebruary 16, 2025 - Audio6TH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS  * Please Stand If Able  Prelude -   In Heavenly Love Abiding- Anna Waring Welcome & Announcements    *Call to Worship  Jesus declared, “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.” May we learn to depend on God’s abundant provision instead of the world’s grasping for wealth as we worship today. Jesus declared, “Blessed are you who are hungry now, for you will be filled.” May we learn to follow Christ’s call to provide for the hungry as co-creators of God’s kingdom as we worship today. Jesus declared...2025-02-2354 minStoneUMCStoneUMCFebruary 16, 2025 - Video6TH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS  * Please Stand If Able  Prelude -   In Heavenly Love Abiding- Anna Waring Welcome & Announcements    *Call to Worship  Jesus declared, “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.” May we learn to depend on God’s abundant provision instead of the world’s grasping for wealth as we worship today. Jesus declared, “Blessed are you who are hungry now, for you will be filled.” May we learn to follow Christ’s call to provide for the hungry as co-creators of God’s kingdom as we worship today. Jesus declared...2025-02-2354 minStoneUMCStoneUMCDo to others - Audio6TH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY REV. KENDRA BALLIET   Scripture – 1 Corinthians 15:12-20, Luke 6:17-26 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God.  People: Thanks be to God    Series: “Where You Are: Far Horizons” Message: “Embracing the Familiar”2025-02-2322 minStoneUMCStoneUMCDo to others - Video6TH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY REV. KENDRA BALLIET   Scripture – 1 Corinthians 15:12-20, Luke 6:17-26 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God.  People: Thanks be to God    Series: “Where You Are: Far Horizons” Message: “Embracing the Familiar”2025-02-2322 minStoneUMCStoneUMCEmbracing the Familiar - Video6TH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS  * Please Stand If Able  Prelude -   In Heavenly Love Abiding- Anna Waring Welcome & Announcements    *Call to Worship  Jesus declared, “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.” May we learn to depend on God’s abundant provision instead of the world’s grasping for wealth as we worship today. Jesus declared, “Blessed are you who are hungry now, for you will be filled.” May we learn to follow Christ’s call to provide for the hungry as co-creators of God’s kingdom as we worship today. Jesus declared...2025-02-1624 minStoneUMCStoneUMCEmbracing the Familiar - Audio6TH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS  * Please Stand If Able  Prelude -   In Heavenly Love Abiding- Anna Waring Welcome & Announcements    *Call to Worship  Jesus declared, “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.” May we learn to depend on God’s abundant provision instead of the world’s grasping for wealth as we worship today. Jesus declared, “Blessed are you who are hungry now, for you will be filled.” May we learn to follow Christ’s call to provide for the hungry as co-creators of God’s kingdom as we worship today. Jesus declared...2025-02-1624 minStoneUMCStoneUMCFebruary 16, 2025 - Video6TH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS  * Please Stand If Able  Prelude -   In Heavenly Love Abiding- Anna Waring Welcome & Announcements    *Call to Worship  Jesus declared, “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.” May we learn to depend on God’s abundant provision instead of the world’s grasping for wealth as we worship today. Jesus declared, “Blessed are you who are hungry now, for you will be filled.” May we learn to follow Christ’s call to provide for the hungry as co-creators of God’s kingdom as we worship today. Jesus declared...2025-02-161h 03StoneUMCStoneUMCFebruary 16, 2025 - Audio6TH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS  * Please Stand If Able  Prelude -   In Heavenly Love Abiding- Anna Waring Welcome & Announcements    *Call to Worship  Jesus declared, “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.” May we learn to depend on God’s abundant provision instead of the world’s grasping for wealth as we worship today. Jesus declared, “Blessed are you who are hungry now, for you will be filled.” May we learn to follow Christ’s call to provide for the hungry as co-creators of God’s kingdom as we worship today. Jesus declared...2025-02-161h 03StoneUMCStoneUMCJanuary 26, 2025 - Video3RD SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS * Please Stand If Able Prelude - Pastorale Dialogue-Domenico Zipoli Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship Children of God, we gather to worship, to sing and proclaim with joy the good works God is doing in our midst. We gather to worship, as is our custom. We also gather today to pray for our families, our community, and our world. To name the challenges that press in around us, to lament the suffering in our world, to declare our trust in God in the midst of hardship. We gather to worship...2025-01-261h 07StoneUMCStoneUMCJanuary 26, 2025 - Audio3RD SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS * Please Stand If Able Prelude - Pastorale Dialogue-Domenico Zipoli Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship Children of God, we gather to worship, to sing and proclaim with joy the good works God is doing in our midst. We gather to worship, as is our custom. We also gather today to pray for our families, our community, and our world. To name the challenges that press in around us, to lament the suffering in our world, to declare our trust in God in the midst of hardship. We gather to worship...2025-01-261h 07StoneUMCStoneUMCJanuary 26, 2025 - Video3RD SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS * Please Stand If Able Prelude - Pastorale Dialogue-Domenico Zipoli Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship Children of God, we gather to worship, to sing and proclaim with joy the good works God is doing in our midst. We gather to worship, as is our custom. We also gather today to pray for our families, our community, and our world. To name the challenges that press in around us, to lament the suffering in our world, to declare our trust in God in the midst of hardship. We gather to worship...2025-01-2620 minStoneUMCStoneUMCJanuary 26, 2025 - Audio3RD SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS * Please Stand If Able Prelude - Pastorale Dialogue-Domenico Zipoli Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship Children of God, we gather to worship, to sing and proclaim with joy the good works God is doing in our midst. We gather to worship, as is our custom. We also gather today to pray for our families, our community, and our world. To name the challenges that press in around us, to lament the suffering in our world, to declare our trust in God in the midst of hardship. We gather to worship...2025-01-2620 minStoneUMCStoneUMCJanuary 19, 2024 - VideoJANUARY 19, 2025 SECOND SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JAMES ROSS STONE CARILLON HANDBELL CHOIR ORDER OF SERVICE * Please Stand If Able Prelude - Hymn to Joy-Arr. Arnold B. Sherman (Bell Choir) Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship Be still for a moment. What do you hear? What do you smell? What do you feel under your feet? Beloved, God is here. In the familiar and unfamiliar, God is here with us. Take a moment to look around. Whom do you notice? Who isn’t here that you expected to see? Whether this community feels brand new or familiar to you, Go...2025-01-191h 12StoneUMCStoneUMCWhat Concern is That? - AudioJANUARY 19, 2025 SECOND SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY REV. KENDRA BALLIET Scripture – Isaiah 43:1-7; Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Message: “What Concern is That?”2025-01-1918 minStoneUMCStoneUMCWhat Concern is That? - VideoJANUARY 19, 2025 SECOND SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY REV. KENDRA BALLIET Scripture – Isaiah 43:1-7; Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Message: “What Concern is That?”2025-01-1918 minStoneUMCStoneUMCMusical Offering 1/19/25 - AudioJANUARY 19, 2025 SECOND SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY REV. KENDRA BALLIET Offertory - Simple Gifts-Susan Geschke (Bells) *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #942025-01-1904 minStoneUMCStoneUMCJanuary 19, 2024 - AudioJANUARY 19, 2025 SECOND SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JAMES ROSS STONE CARILLON HANDBELL CHOIR ORDER OF SERVICE * Please Stand If Able Prelude - Hymn to Joy-Arr. Arnold B. Sherman (Bell Choir) Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship Be still for a moment. What do you hear? What do you smell? What do you feel under your feet? Beloved, God is here. In the familiar and unfamiliar, God is here with us. Take a moment to look around. Whom do you notice? Who isn’t here that you expected to see? Whether this community feels brand new or familiar to you, Go...2025-01-191h 12StoneUMCStoneUMCChildren's Chat 1/19/25 - Video2ND SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY REV. KENDRA BALLIET Children’s Chat2025-01-1905 minStoneUMCStoneUMCChildren's Chat 1/19/25 - Audio2ND SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY REV. KENDRA BALLIET Children’s Chat2025-01-1905 minStoneUMCStoneUMCMusical Offering 1/19/25 - VideoJANUARY 19, 2025 SECOND SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY REV. KENDRA BALLIET Offertory - Simple Gifts-Susan Geschke (Bells) *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #942025-01-1904 minStoneUMCStoneUMCChildren's Chat 1/12/25 - VideoBaptism of the Lord Sunday ~ January 12, 2025 Rev. Kendra Balliet Children’s Chat2025-01-1205 minStoneUMCStoneUMCChildren's Chat 1/12/25 - AudioBaptism of the Lord Sunday ~ January 12, 2025 Rev. Kendra Balliet Children’s Chat2025-01-1205 minStoneUMCStoneUMCJanuary 12, 2024 - VideoBaptism of the Lord Sunday ~ January 12, 2025 Rev. Kendra Balliet Organist Jim Ross * Please Stand If Able Prelude - Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship When we pass through the cleansing waters of baptism and the troubled waters of our lives, God declares: I will be with you. When we go through the fires that refine us and the fires that threaten our livelihoods, God declares: I will be with you. Even when we travel to the far corners of the earth or down into the depths of our souls, God declares: I will be with you. So come, let us worship...2025-01-121h 15StoneUMCStoneUMCJanuary 12, 2024 - AudioBaptism of the Lord Sunday ~ January 12, 2025 Rev. Kendra Balliet Organist Jim Ross * Please Stand If Able Prelude - Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship When we pass through the cleansing waters of baptism and the troubled waters of our lives, God declares: I will be with you. When we go through the fires that refine us and the fires that threaten our livelihoods, God declares: I will be with you. Even when we travel to the far corners of the earth or down into the depths of our souls, God declares: I will be with you. So come, let us worship...2025-01-121h 15StoneUMCStoneUMCThe Joy of Covenant - VideoBaptism of the Lord Sunday ~ January 12, 2025 Rev. Kendra Balliet Scripture – Isaiah 43:1-7 Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Message: “The Joy of Covenant”2025-01-1216 minStoneUMCStoneUMCThe Joy of Covenant - AudioBaptism of the Lord Sunday ~ January 12, 2025 Rev. Kendra Balliet Scripture – Isaiah 43:1-7 Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Message: “The Joy of Covenant”2025-01-1216 minStoneUMCStoneUMCJanuary 5, 2024 - AudioJANUARY 5, 2025 REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JAMES ROSS * Please Stand If Able Prelude - I Am Jesus' Little Lamb- Barbara Masters Announcements *Call to Worship Lord, this year, we will follow the Star of Bethlehem. Too long we've gone the wrong way Followed the wrong stars! We went South following movie stars, greed, and lust. Star of Wonder... We went East following stars of militarism, nationalism, and war. Star of Light... We even went North following our own visions, our own intuition, and our own way. Star with Royal Beauty Bright... Lord, this year, we will follow the Star of Bethlehem. ...2025-01-051h 13StoneUMCStoneUMCThe Epiphany of Joy - AudioJANUARY 5, 2025 REV. KENDRA BALLIET Scripture – Isaiah 60:1-6(CEB) & Matthew 2: 1-12(The Message) Message – “The Epiphany of Joy”2025-01-0518 minStoneUMCStoneUMCThe Epiphany of Joy - VideoJANUARY 5, 2025 REV. KENDRA BALLIET Scripture – Isaiah 60:1-6(CEB) & Matthew 2: 1-12(The Message) Message – “The Epiphany of Joy”2025-01-0518 minStoneUMCStoneUMCJanuary 5, 2024 - VideoJANUARY 5, 2025 REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JAMES ROSS * Please Stand If Able Prelude - I Am Jesus' Little Lamb- Barbara Masters Announcements *Call to Worship Lord, this year, we will follow the Star of Bethlehem. Too long we've gone the wrong way Followed the wrong stars! We went South following movie stars, greed, and lust. Star of Wonder... We went East following stars of militarism, nationalism, and war. Star of Light... We even went North following our own visions, our own intuition, and our own way. Star with Royal Beauty Bright... Lord, this year, we will follow the Star of Bethlehem. ...2025-01-051h 13StoneUMCStoneUMCDecember 29, 2024 - VideoDECEMBER 29, 2024 REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JAMES ROSS * Please Stand If Able Prelude Announcements *Call to Worship In this last week of our celebration of the beloved hymn classic, “Joy to the World,” we hear this Psalm of Joy juxtaposed with the story of Jesus’ family fleeing with him to Egypt in order to save his life. So, what’s joy got to do with it? The Hebrew root for “joy” that is used 54 times in the Hebrew scriptures–ranan (pronounced raw-nan’)–means “to shout, to cry out” and to “overcome.” Our shouting for joy trains the lungs and the courage to shout aloud for the ove...2024-12-2959 minStoneUMCStoneUMCDecember 29, 2024 - AudioDECEMBER 29, 2024 REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JAMES ROSS * Please Stand If Able Prelude Announcements *Call to Worship In this last week of our celebration of the beloved hymn classic, “Joy to the World,” we hear this Psalm of Joy juxtaposed with the story of Jesus’ family fleeing with him to Egypt in order to save his life. So, what’s joy got to do with it? The Hebrew root for “joy” that is used 54 times in the Hebrew scriptures–ranan (pronounced raw-nan’)–means “to shout, to cry out” and to “overcome.” Our shouting for joy trains the lungs and the courage to shout aloud for the ove...2024-12-2959 minStoneUMCStoneUMCWonders of His Love: Compassionate Joy - VideoDECEMBER 29, 2024 REV. KENDRA BALLIET Scripture – Isaiah 63: 7-9 (CEB) Matthew 2: 13-23 (The Message) Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Series: “Heaven and Nature Sing Joy to the World” Message – “Wonders of His Love: Compassionate Joy”2024-12-2920 minStoneUMCStoneUMCWonders of His Love: Compassionate Joy - AudioDECEMBER 29, 2024 REV. KENDRA BALLIET Scripture – Isaiah 63: 7-9 (CEB) Matthew 2: 13-23 (The Message) Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Series: “Heaven and Nature Sing Joy to the World” Message – “Wonders of His Love: Compassionate Joy”2024-12-2920 minStoneUMCStoneUMCDecember 22, 2024 - Audio4th Sunday of Advent ~ December 22, 2024 Rev. Kendra Balliet Organist Jim Ross Prelude – O Come, O Come Emmanuel – Bell Choir Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship Psalm 98, upon which the hymn, “Joy to the World” is based, names the joyful expression of all creation as the response to the news that the Prince of Peace, Emmanuel, is coming at long last. Love, not chaos, will reign and balance will be restored. As we get ever closer to Christmas, we acknowledge with the hymn writer, Isaac Watts, that “God rules the world” -- not with sword or domination – but “with truth and grace”. In this, all natio...2024-12-2201 minStoneUMCStoneUMCDecember 22, 2024 - Video4th Sunday of Advent ~ December 22, 2024 Rev. Kendra Balliet Organist Jim Ross Prelude – O Come, O Come Emmanuel – Bell Choir Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship Psalm 98, upon which the hymn, “Joy to the World” is based, names the joyful expression of all creation as the response to the news that the Prince of Peace, Emmanuel, is coming at long last. Love, not chaos, will reign and balance will be restored. As we get ever closer to Christmas, we acknowledge with the hymn writer, Isaac Watts, that “God rules the world” -- not with sword or domination – but “with truth and grace”. In this, all natio...2024-12-2201 minStoneUMCStoneUMCDecember 22, 2024 - Audio4th Sunday of Advent ~ December 22, 2024 Rev. Kendra Balliet Organist Jim Ross Prelude – O Come, O Come Emmanuel – Bell Choir Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship Psalm 98, upon which the hymn, “Joy to the World” is based, names the joyful expression of all creation as the response to the news that the Prince of Peace, Emmanuel, is coming at long last. Love, not chaos, will reign and balance will be restored. As we get ever closer to Christmas, we acknowledge with the hymn writer, Isaac Watts, that “God rules the world” -- not with sword or domination – but “with truth and grace”. In this, all natio...2024-12-2214 minStoneUMCStoneUMCDecember 22, 2024 - Video4th Sunday of Advent ~ December 22, 2024 Rev. Kendra Balliet Organist Jim Ross Prelude – O Come, O Come Emmanuel – Bell Choir Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship Psalm 98, upon which the hymn, “Joy to the World” is based, names the joyful expression of all creation as the response to the news that the Prince of Peace, Emmanuel, is coming at long last. Love, not chaos, will reign and balance will be restored. As we get ever closer to Christmas, we acknowledge with the hymn writer, Isaac Watts, that “God rules the world” -- not with sword or domination – but “with truth and grace”. In this, all natio...2024-12-2214 minStoneUMCStoneUMCDecember 22, 2024 - Video4th Sunday of Advent ~ December 22, 2024 Rev. Kendra Balliet Organist Jim Ross Prelude – O Come, O Come Emmanuel – Bell Choir Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship Psalm 98, upon which the hymn, “Joy to the World” is based, names the joyful expression of all creation as the response to the news that the Prince of Peace, Emmanuel, is coming at long last. Love, not chaos, will reign and balance will be restored. As we get ever closer to Christmas, we acknowledge with the hymn writer, Isaac Watts, that “God rules the world” -- not with sword or domination – but “with truth and grace”. In this, all natio...2024-12-2205 minStoneUMCStoneUMCDecember 22, 2024 - Audio4th Sunday of Advent ~ December 22, 2024 Rev. Kendra Balliet Organist Jim Ross Prelude – O Come, O Come Emmanuel – Bell Choir Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship Psalm 98, upon which the hymn, “Joy to the World” is based, names the joyful expression of all creation as the response to the news that the Prince of Peace, Emmanuel, is coming at long last. Love, not chaos, will reign and balance will be restored. As we get ever closer to Christmas, we acknowledge with the hymn writer, Isaac Watts, that “God rules the world” -- not with sword or domination – but “with truth and grace”. In this, all natio...2024-12-2254 minStoneUMCStoneUMCDecember 22, 2024 - Video4th Sunday of Advent ~ December 22, 2024 Rev. Kendra Balliet Organist Jim Ross Prelude – O Come, O Come Emmanuel – Bell Choir Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship Psalm 98, upon which the hymn, “Joy to the World” is based, names the joyful expression of all creation as the response to the news that the Prince of Peace, Emmanuel, is coming at long last. Love, not chaos, will reign and balance will be restored. As we get ever closer to Christmas, we acknowledge with the hymn writer, Isaac Watts, that “God rules the world” -- not with sword or domination – but “with truth and grace”. In this, all natio...2024-12-2254 minStoneUMCStoneUMCDecember 22, 2024 - Audio4th Sunday of Advent ~ December 22, 2024 Rev. Kendra Balliet Organist Jim Ross Prelude – O Come, O Come Emmanuel – Bell Choir Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship Psalm 98, upon which the hymn, “Joy to the World” is based, names the joyful expression of all creation as the response to the news that the Prince of Peace, Emmanuel, is coming at long last. Love, not chaos, will reign and balance will be restored. As we get ever closer to Christmas, we acknowledge with the hymn writer, Isaac Watts, that “God rules the world” -- not with sword or domination – but “with truth and grace”. In this, all natio...2024-12-2205 minStoneUMCStoneUMCRepeat the Sounding Joy: Loving Joy - VideoDECEMBER 8, 2024 SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT REV. KENDRA BALLIET Scripture – Isaiah 11: 1-10 Matthew 3: 1-15 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Message – “Repeat the Sounding Joy: Loving Joy” Series: “Heaven and Nature Sing Joy to the World”2024-12-0824 minStoneUMCStoneUMCRepeat the Sounding Joy: Loving Joy - AudioDECEMBER 8, 2024 SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT REV. KENDRA BALLIET Scripture – Isaiah 11: 1-10 Matthew 3: 1-15 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Message – “Repeat the Sounding Joy: Loving Joy” Series: “Heaven and Nature Sing Joy to the World”2024-12-0824 minStoneUMCStoneUMCDecember 1, 2024 - VideoDECEMBER 1, 2024 FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Prelude Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship Leader: “Joy to the World,” a beloved Christmas classic, turns 300 this year. Hymn poet Isaac Watt’s interpretation of Psalm 98 invites us to sing a “new song”—and it is a powerful cosmic performance of all creation being renewed and freed. Let us join our voices with heaven and earth, proclaiming along with the Psalmist: Sing a new song to the Lord Lift your hearts with gratitude Sing a new song to the Lord Lift your hearts with gratitude and Joy, Hopeful Joy Your steadfa...2024-12-011h 03StoneUMCStoneUMCDecember 1, 2024 - AudioDECEMBER 1, 2024 FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Prelude Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship Leader: “Joy to the World,” a beloved Christmas classic, turns 300 this year. Hymn poet Isaac Watt’s interpretation of Psalm 98 invites us to sing a “new song”—and it is a powerful cosmic performance of all creation being renewed and freed. Let us join our voices with heaven and earth, proclaiming along with the Psalmist: Sing a new song to the Lord Lift your hearts with gratitude Sing a new song to the Lord Lift your hearts with gratitude and Joy, Hopeful Joy Your steadfa...2024-12-011h 03StoneUMCStoneUMCDecember 1, 2024 - VideoDECEMBER 1, 2024 FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Prelude Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship Leader: “Joy to the World,” a beloved Christmas classic, turns 300 this year. Hymn poet Isaac Watt’s interpretation of Psalm 98 invites us to sing a “new song”—and it is a powerful cosmic performance of all creation being renewed and freed. Let us join our voices with heaven and earth, proclaiming along with the Psalmist: Sing a new song to the Lord Lift your hearts with gratitude Sing a new song to the Lord Lift your hearts with gratitude and Joy, Hopeful Joy Your steadfa...2024-12-0103 minStoneUMCStoneUMCDecember 1, 2024 - AudioDECEMBER 1, 2024 FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Prelude Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship Leader: “Joy to the World,” a beloved Christmas classic, turns 300 this year. Hymn poet Isaac Watt’s interpretation of Psalm 98 invites us to sing a “new song”—and it is a powerful cosmic performance of all creation being renewed and freed. Let us join our voices with heaven and earth, proclaiming along with the Psalmist: Sing a new song to the Lord Lift your hearts with gratitude Sing a new song to the Lord Lift your hearts with gratitude and Joy, Hopeful Joy Your steadfa...2024-12-0103 minStoneUMCStoneUMCDecember 1, 2024 - VideoDECEMBER 1, 2024 FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Prelude Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship Leader: “Joy to the World,” a beloved Christmas classic, turns 300 this year. Hymn poet Isaac Watt’s interpretation of Psalm 98 invites us to sing a “new song”—and it is a powerful cosmic performance of all creation being renewed and freed. Let us join our voices with heaven and earth, proclaiming along with the Psalmist: Sing a new song to the Lord Lift your hearts with gratitude Sing a new song to the Lord Lift your hearts with gratitude and Joy, Hopeful Joy Your steadfa...2024-12-0114 minStoneUMCStoneUMCDecember 1, 2024 - AudioDECEMBER 1, 2024 FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Prelude Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship Leader: “Joy to the World,” a beloved Christmas classic, turns 300 this year. Hymn poet Isaac Watt’s interpretation of Psalm 98 invites us to sing a “new song”—and it is a powerful cosmic performance of all creation being renewed and freed. Let us join our voices with heaven and earth, proclaiming along with the Psalmist: Sing a new song to the Lord Lift your hearts with gratitude Sing a new song to the Lord Lift your hearts with gratitude and Joy, Hopeful Joy Your steadfa...2024-12-0114 minStoneUMCStoneUMCChildren's Chat 11/10/24 - VideoNOVEMBER 10, 2024 25TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST REV. KENDRA BALLIET Children's Chat2024-11-1003 minStoneUMCStoneUMCNovember 10, 2024 - AudioNOVEMBER 10, 2024 25TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Prelude - Morning Blessing - Lani Smith Welcome *Call to Worship Through God’s power, all is reconciled; We’re accepted as we are. Cast aside your doubts and fears. Peace and love freely offered here; cast aside your doubts and fears. *Opening Hymn - “Lord, I Want to Be a Christian” #402 *Opening Prayer Loving and Hope-filled God, we ask you to stay close in our lives as we move into an unknown future. Wrap us in your love, and invite us to go and do likewise–to “do unto others”...2024-11-101h 03StoneUMCStoneUMCNovember 10, 2024 - VideoNOVEMBER 10, 2024 25TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Prelude - Morning Blessing - Lani Smith Welcome *Call to Worship Through God’s power, all is reconciled; We’re accepted as we are. Cast aside your doubts and fears. Peace and love freely offered here; cast aside your doubts and fears. *Opening Hymn - “Lord, I Want to Be a Christian” #402 *Opening Prayer Loving and Hope-filled God, we ask you to stay close in our lives as we move into an unknown future. Wrap us in your love, and invite us to go and do likewise–to “do unto others”...2024-11-101h 03StoneUMCStoneUMCMusical Offering 11/10/24 - AudioNOVEMBER 10, 2024 25TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Music Ministry and Offertory - Elevazione - Gordon Young Doxology and Prayer of Gratitude2024-11-1003 minStoneUMCStoneUMCMusical Offering 11/10/24 - VideoNOVEMBER 10, 2024 25TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Music Ministry and Offertory - Elevazione - Gordon Young Doxology and Prayer of Gratitude2024-11-1003 minStoneUMCStoneUMCMalice Toward None: Love - AudioNOVEMBER 10, 2024 25TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST REV. KENDRA BALLIET Scripture - Matthew 22: 34-40 Sermon Series - Do Unto Others Sermon -“Malice Toward None: Love”2024-11-1016 minStoneUMCStoneUMCMalice Toward None: Love - VideoNOVEMBER 10, 2024 25TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST REV. KENDRA BALLIET Scripture - Matthew 22: 34-40 Sermon Series - Do Unto Others Sermon -“Malice Toward None: Love”2024-11-1016 minStoneUMCStoneUMCChildren's Chat 11/10/24 - AudioNOVEMBER 10, 2024 25TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST REV. KENDRA BALLIET Children's Chat2024-11-1003 minStoneUMCStoneUMCNovember 3, 2024 - AudioNOVEMBER 3, 2024 ALL SAINTS SUNDAY REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Prelude - Aria on For All The Saints-David Cherwin Welcome *Call to Worship In the beginning, God called the world into being, saying, “Let there be light!” In the fullness of time, Jesus came from God to us, saying, “I am the Light of the world.” In our everyday life, we see the work of the saints, The ones in whom God’s light shines. So let us give thanks for the saints this day, And let us worship God. We gather this morning to remember our call: To do justice, t...2024-11-031h 17StoneUMCStoneUMCNovember 3, 2024 - VideoNOVEMBER 3, 2024 ALL SAINTS SUNDAY REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Prelude - Aria on For All The Saints-David Cherwin Welcome *Call to Worship In the beginning, God called the world into being, saying, “Let there be light!” In the fullness of time, Jesus came from God to us, saying, “I am the Light of the world.” In our everyday life, we see the work of the saints, The ones in whom God’s light shines. So let us give thanks for the saints this day, And let us worship God. We gather this morning to remember our call: To do justice, t...2024-11-031h 17StoneUMCStoneUMCMusical Offering 11/3/24 - AudioNOVEMBER 3, 2024 ALL SAINTS SUNDAY REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Music Ministry and Offertory - In Memoriam-John Stallsmith Doxology and Prayer of Gratitude2024-11-0303 minStoneUMCStoneUMCMusical Offering 11/3/24 - VideoNOVEMBER 3, 2024 ALL SAINTS SUNDAY REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Music Ministry and Offertory - In Memoriam-John Stallsmith Doxology and Prayer of Gratitude2024-11-0303 minStoneUMCStoneUMCLiving Together on Uncommon Ground: Respect - VideoNOVEMBER 3, 2024 ALL SAINTS SUNDAY REV. KENDRA BALLIET Scripture 1 Corinthians 12: 1-26 Series: Do Unto Others Sermon: “Living Together on Uncommon Ground: Respect”2024-11-0317 minStoneUMCStoneUMCChildren's Chat 11/3/24 - AudioNOVEMBER 3, 2024 ALL SAINTS SUNDAY REV. KENDRA BALLIET Children's Chat2024-11-0306 minStoneUMCStoneUMCChildren's Chat 11/3/24 - VideoNOVEMBER 3, 2024 ALL SAINTS SUNDAY REV. KENDRA BALLIET Children's Chat2024-11-0306 minStoneUMCStoneUMCLiving Together on Uncommon Ground: Respect - AudioNOVEMBER 3, 2024 ALL SAINTS SUNDAY REV. KENDRA BALLIET Scripture 1 Corinthians 12: 1-26 Series: Do Unto Others Sermon: “Living Together on Uncommon Ground: Respect”2024-11-0317 minStoneUMCStoneUMCChildren's Chat 10/27/24 - VideoOCTOBER 27, 2024 REFORMATION SUNDAY REV. KENDRA BALLIET Children's Chat2024-10-2705 minStoneUMCStoneUMCChildren's Chat 10/27/24 - AudioOCTOBER 27, 2024 REFORMATION SUNDAY REV. KENDRA BALLIET Children's Chat2024-10-2705 minStoneUMCStoneUMCListen More, Speak Less: Humility - VideoOCTOBER 27, 2024 REFORMATION SUNDAY REV. KENDRA BALLIET Scripture - Ephesians 4: 1-6 Sermon Series - Do Unto Others Sermon - “Listen More, Speak Less: Humility”2024-10-2718 minStoneUMCStoneUMCListen More, Speak Less: Humility - AudioOCTOBER 27, 2024 REFORMATION SUNDAY REV. KENDRA BALLIET Scripture - Ephesians 4: 1-6 Sermon Series - Do Unto Others Sermon - “Listen More, Speak Less: Humility”2024-10-2718 minStoneUMCStoneUMCMusical Offering 10/27/24 - VideoOCTOBER 27, 2024 REFORMATION SUNDAY REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Music Ministry and Offertory - Offertory in G- Leon Boellmann Doxology and Prayer of Gratitude2024-10-2703 minStoneUMCStoneUMCMusical Offering 10/27/24 - AudioOCTOBER 27, 2024 REFORMATION SUNDAY REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Music Ministry and Offertory - Offertory in G- Leon Boellmann Doxology and Prayer of Gratitude2024-10-2703 minStoneUMCStoneUMCOctober 27, 2024 - VideoOCTOBER 27, 2024 REFORMATION SUNDAY REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Prelude - Solemn Melody-Wolford Davies Welcome *Call to Worship Leader: Wait. People: Breathe. Leader: Let the anxiety take a break for just a moment. People: Breathe again. Leader: We are not alone. People: Christ is with us. Leader: Let us take a deep breath together [take a breath]… The rhythm of our breath and heartbeat is the same. Our desire for life and love is the same. Our desire for a peace in which we flourish is the same. Let this moment permeate our souls, and let us pass the peace of...2024-10-271h 03StoneUMCStoneUMCOctober 27, 2024 - AudioOCTOBER 27, 2024 REFORMATION SUNDAY REV. KENDRA BALLIET ORGANIST JIM ROSS Prelude - Solemn Melody-Wolford Davies Welcome *Call to Worship Leader: Wait. People: Breathe. Leader: Let the anxiety take a break for just a moment. People: Breathe again. Leader: We are not alone. People: Christ is with us. Leader: Let us take a deep breath together [take a breath]… The rhythm of our breath and heartbeat is the same. Our desire for life and love is the same. Our desire for a peace in which we flourish is the same. Let this moment permeate our souls, and let us pass the peace of...2024-10-271h 03StoneUMCStoneUMCChildren's Chat 10/20/24 - VideoOCTOBER 20, 2024 22ND SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST LAITY SUNDAY REV. KENDRA BALLIET Children's Chat2024-10-2008 minStoneUMCStoneUMCOctober 20, 2024 - AudioOCTOBER 20, 2024 22ND SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST LAITY SUNDAY REV. KENDRA BALLIET JIM ROSS, ORGANIST Prelude - Prelude - J. Brahms Welcome *Call to Worship Leader: Wait. People: Breathe. Leader: Let the anxiety take a break for just a moment. People: Breathe again. Leader: We are not alone. People: Christ is with us. Leader: Let us take a deep breath together [take a breath]… The rhythm of our breath and heartbeat is the same. Our desire for life and love is the same. Our desire for a peace in which we flourish is the same. Let this moment permeate our souls, and le...2024-10-201h 09StoneUMCStoneUMCOctober 20, 2024 - VideoOCTOBER 20, 2024 22ND SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST LAITY SUNDAY REV. KENDRA BALLIET JIM ROSS, ORGANIST Prelude - Prelude - J. Brahms Welcome *Call to Worship Leader: Wait. People: Breathe. Leader: Let the anxiety take a break for just a moment. People: Breathe again. Leader: We are not alone. People: Christ is with us. Leader: Let us take a deep breath together [take a breath]… The rhythm of our breath and heartbeat is the same. Our desire for life and love is the same. Our desire for a peace in which we flourish is the same. Let this moment permeate our souls, and le...2024-10-201h 09StoneUMCStoneUMCChildren's Chat 10/20/24 - AudioOCTOBER 20, 2024 22ND SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST LAITY SUNDAY REV. KENDRA BALLIET Children's Chat2024-10-2008 minStoneUMCStoneUMCA Message for Laity Sunday - AudioOCTOBER 20, 2024 22ND SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST LAITY SUNDAY REV. KENDRA BALLIET Sermon - Laity Sunday - Jean Shanley2024-10-2017 minStoneUMCStoneUMCA Message for Laity Sunday - VideoOCTOBER 20, 2024 22ND SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST LAITY SUNDAY REV. KENDRA BALLIET Sermon - Laity Sunday - Jean Shanley2024-10-2017 minStoneUMCStoneUMCChildren's Chat 10/6/24 - VideoOCTOBER 6, 2024 WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY REV. KENDRA BALLIET Children's Chat2024-10-0607 minStoneUMCStoneUMCChildren's Chat 10/6/24 - AudioOCTOBER 6, 2024 WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY REV. KENDRA BALLIET Children's Chat2024-10-0607 minStoneUMCStoneUMCIntercession - VideoOCTOBER 6, 2024 WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY REV. KENDRA BALLIET Scripture - Esther 7:1-6, 9-10; 9:20-22 Sermon: “Intercession”2024-10-0620 minStoneUMCStoneUMCIntercession - AudioOCTOBER 6, 2024 WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY REV. KENDRA BALLIET Scripture - Esther 7:1-6, 9-10; 9:20-22 Sermon: “Intercession”2024-10-0620 minStoneUMCStoneUMCMusical Offering 10/6/24 - VideoOCTOBER 6, 2024 WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY REV. KENDRA BALLIET JIM ROSS, BELL DIRECTOR Music Ministry and Offertory - Acclimation in G Minor-Karen Thompson (Bell Choir) Doxology and Prayer of Gratitude2024-10-0606 minStoneUMCStoneUMCMusical Offering 10/6/24 - AudioOCTOBER 6, 2024 WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY REV. KENDRA BALLIET JIM ROSS, BELL DIRECTOR Music Ministry and Offertory - Acclimation in G Minor-Karen Thompson (Bell Choir) Doxology and Prayer of Gratitude2024-10-0606 minStoneUMCStoneUMCOctober 6, 2024 - VideoOCTOBER 6, 2024 WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY REV. KENDRA BALLIET JIM ROSS, ORGANIST Prelude - Sicilienne-Maria Theresia von Paradis Bell Prelude-For the Beauty of The Earth-McChesney Welcome *Call to Worship Leader: Beloved, God’s wisdom guides us to reflect, yes, but also to act. Will you be a people who act with wisdom? All: We will respond to wisdom’s call with our actions. Leader: God’s wisdom may call you to speak when it’s safer to be silent, to resist when it’s easier to back down. Will you be a people who act with wisdom? All: We will respond to wisdom’s g...2024-10-061h 27StoneUMCStoneUMCOctober 6, 2024 - AudioOCTOBER 6, 2024 WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY REV. KENDRA BALLIET JIM ROSS, ORGANIST Prelude - Sicilienne-Maria Theresia von Paradis Bell Prelude-For the Beauty of The Earth-McChesney Welcome *Call to Worship Leader: Beloved, God’s wisdom guides us to reflect, yes, but also to act. Will you be a people who act with wisdom? All: We will respond to wisdom’s call with our actions. Leader: God’s wisdom may call you to speak when it’s safer to be silent, to resist when it’s easier to back down. Will you be a people who act with wisdom? All: We will respond to wisdom’s g...2024-10-061h 27StoneUMCStoneUMCDraw Near - VideoSEPTEMBER 29, 2024 NINETEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST REV. KENDRA BALLIET Scripture - James 3:13 – 4:3, 7-8a Sermon: “Draw Near”2024-09-2920 minStoneUMCStoneUMCDraw Near - AudioSEPTEMBER 29, 2024 NINETEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST REV. KENDRA BALLIET Scripture - James 3:13 – 4:3, 7-8a Sermon: “Draw Near”2024-09-2920 min