08/30/2026
August 30, 2026 Part 1 of 2 videos
Expect this service to change at any moment upon the movement of the Holy Spirit.
This service will be recorded.
* Denotes Please Stand If Able
Prelude
The Light of Christ Enters the Sanctuary
Announcements
*Call to Worship
Sometimes God calls us through burning bushes, telling us to go free a whole people despite our insecurities and fears.
God, help us accept your call on our lives.
Sometimes God calls us, and we don’t understand the full meaning of the call, the ways our families, friends, and communities may resist the good news and us as messengers of it.
God, help us accept your call on our lives.
Sometimes God calls us to a path that is harder than we think we can handle, asking us to trust that God will provide what we need.
God, help us accept your call on our lives.
Beloved, God’s call takes many forms. Sometimes it feels as natural as breathing, and sometimes we want to run as far as we can. But take assurance in this: You are not alone. God is with us, and God’s call can be trusted, because no matter where it leads, God is there.
God, help us accept your call on our lives and to trust that what you equip us to do is what you call us to do as members of the Body of Christ. Thanks be to God! Amen.
*Praise Hymn “Holy Ground” TFWS #2272
*Prayer of Confession:
Christ Jesus, our teacher and our friend, we have not listened for your word amid the clamor of words all around us. We are more pleased to repeat familiar tunes than to listen for new melodies and strange harmonies. We try harder to defend what we think we know than to reach for that which is beyond our grasp. Slow to trust, afraid of the unknown, we are cautious to hear and do your will. We pray for hearts to pay attention to the cries of our neighbor and to resonate with your Spirit. Silence us and instruct us until we learn afresh to sing the songs of faith, hope, and love. Amen.
Assurance of Pardon
There is no greater joy in the heart of God
than the moment when a child opens
to the gift of forgiveness.
God’s Spirit reaches out to assure us
of welcome in Christ.
In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven.
In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven.
Glory to God! Amen.
*Affirmation of Faith – “Apostles’ Creed” #881 “Gloria Patri” #71
Children’s Chat
Scripture Reading – Exodus 3:1-15, Matthew 16:21-28
Morning Message – Acceptance
Offering and *Doxology #95
Sharing of Joys and Concerns
Prayer Hymn “Where He Leads Me” #338
Time of Prayer and Healing with Lord’s Prayer
Our altar is always open for prayer and anointing.
*Closing Hymn “The Summons” TFWS #2130
*Action Steps
*“God Be with You ‘til We Meet Again” # 672 (Forestville)
*“Pass It On” UMH #572 (Harrisville)
Rev. Kendra Balliet
Cell 814-299-9129
PO Box 364
Harrisville, PA 16038
• On-boarding – A new leader’s on-boarding experience can radically transform feelings of anxiety to excitement and clarity. Both churches of our charge, Rev. Alyce Weaver Dunn (our facilitator), and Pastor Kendra will share in a meal and time together on Wednesday, Sept. 9 from 5:30-8:30 PM at Forestville UMC.
• SAVE THE DATE! Come out and praise God alongside your siblings in Christ at the Central District Conference, to be held on Saturday, September 26, 1pm, at Emlenton UMC (1303 Kerr Avenue, Emlenton). This is for Lay Leadership, and 2026 Lay Members to Annual Conference & Equalization Delegates in the newly formed Central District. This will be a joyous occasion as we begin to discern how the churches of the district will work together, elect district leadership, and imagine together what the Central District can be.
• EmpowHER Women's Leadership Conference
Women leaders, laity and clergy, are invited to this affirmation of leadership, call, and connection. Sept. 28-29 at Jumonville. Come with Pastor Kendra! To learn more, go to wpaumc.org .
• Needed: Food Pantry items at Harrisville UMC.
• Aug. 31 – SPRC – 7:00 PM UMC
• September 1 – UWIF 2:00 PM at Sue’s
• September 6 – Communion
• Sept. 9 – Onboarding – 5:30 PM UMC (Forestville is providing dinner and Harrisville is providing dessert.)
• Sept. 12 – Sloppy Joe sandwiches UMC (no Meatball Madness this month)
• Sept. 15 – Harrisville Admin. Council – 7:00 PM
• Sept. 20 – Back to Church Sunday!
• Sept. 26 – Mission Barn Trip at 9:00 AM and then Central District Organizational Meeting – 1:00 PM UMC
• Sept. 28 - 29 - EmpowHER Women's Leadership Conference
• October 4 – World Communion Sunday
