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September 7, 2025
Our September mission is Care & Share. The year ahead brings new challenges for Care and Share. Reductions in federal funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), changes to how food from The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) is acquired and reimbursed, and the elimination of Local Food Purchasing Assistance Cooperative Agreement (LFPA) funding are all contributing to a difficult and shifting landscape.
These changes mean fewer resources and less food when more neighbors than ever are turning to Care and Share for help. Care and Share’s network – and the charitable food system nationwide – must now do more with less to meet the growing need.
Just $2 provides 5 meals to neighbors in need across Southern Colorado. Last year 25.2 million pounds of food were distributed across 29 counties with 294,994 people receiving the food they so desperately needed. 9,939 children took nutritious food home through Care and Share’s Children’s programs.
The support of the Southern Colorado Community is a powerful thing, making it possible to take on the months ahead.
“If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat;…and the Lord will reward you.” Pr 25:21-22
Thank you from your Mission Team
These changes mean fewer resources and less food when more neighbors than ever are turning to Care and Share for help. Care and Share’s network – and the charitable food system nationwide – must now do more with less to meet the growing need.
Just $2 provides 5 meals to neighbors in need across Southern Colorado. Last year 25.2 million pounds of food were distributed across 29 counties with 294,994 people receiving the food they so desperately needed. 9,939 children took nutritious food home through Care and Share’s Children’s programs.
The support of the Southern Colorado Community is a powerful thing, making it possible to take on the months ahead.
“If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat;…and the Lord will reward you.” Pr 25:21-22
Thank you from your Mission Team
Gathering
September 21, 2025 9:30 am Worship Service
Gathering
Prelude
Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word
Cynthia Hibbetts
Welcome
Rev. David Petty
Moment for Missions
Care and Share
Crossing the Threshold
Call to Worship
Nancy Gehrung
Leader: Come to worship, to learn, and to love,
People: We gather as people who want to grow in faith.
Leader: Come with the stories of history and the lessons we learn from our homes,
People: We bring both joy and struggle, knowing God meets us in each.
Leader: Come to be shaped by Scripture, prayer, and discipline,
People: We long to follow Christ with open hearts.
All: This is the day that the Lord has made, We will rejoice and be glad in it.
*Worship Hymn
Praise the Source of Faith and Learning
TFWS #2004
WORDS: Thomas H. Troeger
MUSIC: Rowland H. Prichard; harm. from The English Hymnal
© 1987 Oxford University Press, Inc.
1. Praise the source
of faith and learning
that has sparked
and stoked the mind
with a passion
for discerning
how the world
has been designed.
Let the sense
of wonder flowing
from the wonders we survey
keep our faith
forever growing
and renew our need to pray:
2. God of wisdom,
we acknowledge
that our science and our art
and the breadth
of human knowledge
only partial truth impart.
Far beyond our calculations
lie a depth we cannot sound
where your purpose
for creation
and the pulse
of life is found.
3. May our faith
redeem the blunder of
believing that our thought
has displaced
the grounds for wonder
which the ancient
prophets taught.
May our learning
curb the error
which unthinking
faith can breed
lest we justify some terror
with an antiquated creed.
4. As two currents in a river
fight each other’s undertow
till converging
they deliver
one coherent steady flow,
blend, O God,
our faith and learning
till they carve
a single course,
till they join as one, returning
praise and thanks
to you, their Source.
*Opening Hymn
Happy the Home When God is There
UMH #445
WORDS: Thomas H. Troeger
MUSIC: Rowland H. Prichard; harm. from The English Hymnal
© 1987 Oxford University Press, Inc.
1. Praise the source
of faith and learning
that has sparked
and stoked the mind
with a passion
for discerning
how the world
has been designed.
Let the sense
of wonder flowing
from the wonders we survey
keep our faith
forever growing
and renew our need to pray:
2. God of wisdom,
we acknowledge
that our science and our art
and the breadth
of human knowledge
only partial truth impart.
Far beyond our calculations
lie a depth we cannot sound
where your purpose
for creation
and the pulse
of life is found.
3. May our faith
redeem the blunder of
believing that our thought
has displaced
the grounds for wonder
which the ancient
prophets taught.
May our learning
curb the error
which unthinking
faith can breed
lest we justify some terror
with an antiquated creed.
4. As two currents in a river
fight each other’s undertow
till converging
they deliver
one coherent steady flow,
blend, O God,
our faith and learning
till they carve
a single course,
till they join as one, returning
praise and thanks
to you, their Source.
*Greet Your Neighbor – Passing the Peace of Christ
Mystery Box
Gathering
Prelude
Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word
Cynthia Hibbetts
Welcome
Rev. David Petty
Moment for Missions
Care and Share
Crossing the Threshold
Call to Worship
Nancy Gehrung
Leader: Come to worship, to learn, and to love,
People: We gather as people who want to grow in faith.
Leader: Come with the stories of history and the lessons we learn from our homes,
People: We bring both joy and struggle, knowing God meets us in each.
Leader: Come to be shaped by Scripture, prayer, and discipline,
People: We long to follow Christ with open hearts.
All: This is the day that the Lord has made, We will rejoice and be glad in it.
*Worship Hymn
Praise the Source of Faith and Learning
TFWS #2004
WORDS: Thomas H. Troeger
MUSIC: Rowland H. Prichard; harm. from The English Hymnal
© 1987 Oxford University Press, Inc.
1. Praise the source
of faith and learning
that has sparked
and stoked the mind
with a passion
for discerning
how the world
has been designed.
Let the sense
of wonder flowing
from the wonders we survey
keep our faith
forever growing
and renew our need to pray:
2. God of wisdom,
we acknowledge
that our science and our art
and the breadth
of human knowledge
only partial truth impart.
Far beyond our calculations
lie a depth we cannot sound
where your purpose
for creation
and the pulse
of life is found.
3. May our faith
redeem the blunder of
believing that our thought
has displaced
the grounds for wonder
which the ancient
prophets taught.
May our learning
curb the error
which unthinking
faith can breed
lest we justify some terror
with an antiquated creed.
4. As two currents in a river
fight each other’s undertow
till converging
they deliver
one coherent steady flow,
blend, O God,
our faith and learning
till they carve
a single course,
till they join as one, returning
praise and thanks
to you, their Source.
*Opening Hymn
Happy the Home When God is There
UMH #445
WORDS: Thomas H. Troeger
MUSIC: Rowland H. Prichard; harm. from The English Hymnal
© 1987 Oxford University Press, Inc.
1. Praise the source
of faith and learning
that has sparked
and stoked the mind
with a passion
for discerning
how the world
has been designed.
Let the sense
of wonder flowing
from the wonders we survey
keep our faith
forever growing
and renew our need to pray:
2. God of wisdom,
we acknowledge
that our science and our art
and the breadth
of human knowledge
only partial truth impart.
Far beyond our calculations
lie a depth we cannot sound
where your purpose
for creation
and the pulse
of life is found.
3. May our faith
redeem the blunder of
believing that our thought
has displaced
the grounds for wonder
which the ancient
prophets taught.
May our learning
curb the error
which unthinking
faith can breed
lest we justify some terror
with an antiquated creed.
4. As two currents in a river
fight each other’s undertow
till converging
they deliver
one coherent steady flow,
blend, O God,
our faith and learning
till they carve
a single course,
till they join as one, returning
praise and thanks
to you, their Source.
*Greet Your Neighbor – Passing the Peace of Christ
Mystery Box
A Word of Inspiration
Scripture Reading
Luke 5:41-52
Nancy Gehrung
Now every year his parents went to Jerusalem for the festival of the Passover. And when he was twelve years old, they went up as usual for the festival. When the festival was ended and they started to return, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem, but his parents were unaware of this. Assuming that he was in the group of travelers, they went a day’s journey. Then they started to look for him among their relatives and friends. When they did not find him, they returned to Jerusalem to search for him. After three days they found him in the temple, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions. And all who heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers. When his parent saw him they were astonished, and his mother said to him, “Child, why have you treated us like this? Your father and I have been anxiously looking for you.” He said to them, “Why were you searching for me? Did you not know that I must be in my Father’s house?” But they did not understand what he said to them. Then he went down with them and came to Nazareth and was obedient to them, and his mother treasured all these things in her heart.
And Jesus increased in wisdom and in years and in divine and human favor.
Prayer for Illumination
Leader: May the words of my mouth,
People: and the meditations of all of our hearts
All: be acceptable in your sight, O Lord our rock and our redeemer.
Psalm 19:14
Message
Methodism Begins at Home
Rev. David Petty
Luke 5:41-52
Nancy Gehrung
Now every year his parents went to Jerusalem for the festival of the Passover. And when he was twelve years old, they went up as usual for the festival. When the festival was ended and they started to return, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem, but his parents were unaware of this. Assuming that he was in the group of travelers, they went a day’s journey. Then they started to look for him among their relatives and friends. When they did not find him, they returned to Jerusalem to search for him. After three days they found him in the temple, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions. And all who heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers. When his parent saw him they were astonished, and his mother said to him, “Child, why have you treated us like this? Your father and I have been anxiously looking for you.” He said to them, “Why were you searching for me? Did you not know that I must be in my Father’s house?” But they did not understand what he said to them. Then he went down with them and came to Nazareth and was obedient to them, and his mother treasured all these things in her heart.
And Jesus increased in wisdom and in years and in divine and human favor.
Prayer for Illumination
Leader: May the words of my mouth,
People: and the meditations of all of our hearts
All: be acceptable in your sight, O Lord our rock and our redeemer.
Psalm 19:14
Message
Methodism Begins at Home
Rev. David Petty
Prayer
Prayer
Prayer Song
Sanctuary
TFWS #2164
WORDS & MUSIC: John Thompson and Randy Scruggs
© 1982 Whole Armor/Full Armor Music, admin. by The Kruger Organization
Lord, prepare me
to be a sanctuary,
pure and holy,
tried and true.
With thanksgiving,
I’ll be a living
sanctuary for You.
Pastoral Prayer, Silent Prayer, The Lord’s Prayer
Rev. David Petty
The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father
who art in heaven,
hallowed be Thy Name;
Thy Kingdom come.
Thy will be done
on earth
as it is in heaven.
Give us this day
our daily bread,
and forgive us
our trespasses,
as we forgive those
who trespass against us.
Lead us not
into temptation
but deliver us from evil.
For Thine is the Kingdom,
and the Power
and the Glory forever.
Amen
Prayer Song
Sanctuary
TFWS #2164
WORDS & MUSIC: John Thompson and Randy Scruggs
© 1982 Whole Armor/Full Armor Music, admin. by The Kruger Organization
Lord, prepare me
to be a sanctuary,
pure and holy,
tried and true.
With thanksgiving,
I’ll be a living
sanctuary for You.
Prayer Song
Sanctuary
TFWS #2164
WORDS & MUSIC: John Thompson and Randy Scruggs
© 1982 Whole Armor/Full Armor Music, admin. by The Kruger Organization
Lord, prepare me
to be a sanctuary,
pure and holy,
tried and true.
With thanksgiving,
I’ll be a living
sanctuary for You.
Pastoral Prayer, Silent Prayer, The Lord’s Prayer
Rev. David Petty
The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father
who art in heaven,
hallowed be Thy Name;
Thy Kingdom come.
Thy will be done
on earth
as it is in heaven.
Give us this day
our daily bread,
and forgive us
our trespasses,
as we forgive those
who trespass against us.
Lead us not
into temptation
but deliver us from evil.
For Thine is the Kingdom,
and the Power
and the Glory forever.
Amen
Prayer Song
Sanctuary
TFWS #2164
WORDS & MUSIC: John Thompson and Randy Scruggs
© 1982 Whole Armor/Full Armor Music, admin. by The Kruger Organization
Lord, prepare me
to be a sanctuary,
pure and holy,
tried and true.
With thanksgiving,
I’ll be a living
sanctuary for You.
Giving Back
Giving Back
Invitation to Offering
Nancy Gehrung
Offertory
A Time For All Things
Douglas E. Wagner
Sanctuary Choir
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Rev. David Petty
Doxology
Praise God from Who All Blessings Flow
UMH #94
Praise God, from whom
all blessings flow;
Praise God, all creatures
here below: Alleluia! Alleluia!
Praise God, the source
of all our gifts!
Praise Jesus Christ,
whose power uplifts!
Praise the Spirit,
Holy Spirit!
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Alleluia!
Invitation to Offering
Nancy Gehrung
Offertory
A Time For All Things
Douglas E. Wagner
Sanctuary Choir
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Rev. David Petty
Doxology
Praise God from Who All Blessings Flow
UMH #94
Praise God, from whom
all blessings flow;
Praise God, all creatures
here below: Alleluia! Alleluia!
Praise God, the source
of all our gifts!
Praise Jesus Christ,
whose power uplifts!
Praise the Spirit,
Holy Spirit!
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Alleluia!
Sending Forth
*Closing Hymn
Blessed Assurance
UMH #369
WORDS: Fanny J. Crosby, 1873
1. Blessed assurance,
Jesus is mine!
O what a foretaste
of glory divine!
Heir of salvation,
purchase of God,
born of his Spirit,
washed in his blood.
Refrain
This is my story,
this is my song,
praising my Savior
all the day long;
this is my story,
this is my song,
praising my Savior
all the day long.
2. Perfect submission,
perfect delight,
visions of rapture
now burst on my sight;
angels descending
bring from above
echoes of mercy,
whispers of love.
Refrain
This is my story,
this is my song,
praising my Savior
all the day long;
this is my story,
this is my song,
praising my Savior
all the day long.
3. Perfect submission,
all is at rest;
I in my Savior
am happy and blest,
watching and waiting,
looking above,
filled with his goodness,
lost in his love.
Refrain
This is my story,
this is my song,
praising my Savior
all the day long;
this is my story,
this is my song,
praising my Savior
all the day long.
*Benediction
Rev. David Petty
Postlude
God is My Strong Salvation
Cynthia Hibbetts
Blessed Assurance
UMH #369
WORDS: Fanny J. Crosby, 1873
1. Blessed assurance,
Jesus is mine!
O what a foretaste
of glory divine!
Heir of salvation,
purchase of God,
born of his Spirit,
washed in his blood.
Refrain
This is my story,
this is my song,
praising my Savior
all the day long;
this is my story,
this is my song,
praising my Savior
all the day long.
2. Perfect submission,
perfect delight,
visions of rapture
now burst on my sight;
angels descending
bring from above
echoes of mercy,
whispers of love.
Refrain
This is my story,
this is my song,
praising my Savior
all the day long;
this is my story,
this is my song,
praising my Savior
all the day long.
3. Perfect submission,
all is at rest;
I in my Savior
am happy and blest,
watching and waiting,
looking above,
filled with his goodness,
lost in his love.
Refrain
This is my story,
this is my song,
praising my Savior
all the day long;
this is my story,
this is my song,
praising my Savior
all the day long.
*Benediction
Rev. David Petty
Postlude
God is My Strong Salvation
Cynthia Hibbetts
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