Pemberton Methodist Church

05/31/2026

WEEKLY WORSHIP SERVICE OF PEMBERTON AND PASCO METHODIST CHURCHES

05/31/2026

02/21/2026

Saturday, February 21
Ready for What God Is Building Next

Scripture: James 1:12

Those who persevere under trial are promised the crown of life. God sees your faithfulness—even when no one else does. What you’re walking through today is preparing you for what God has ahead.

As you prepare for worship tomorrow, come with expectation. God is still building.

Prayer:
Jesus, help me remain faithful through every trial. Prepare my heart for what You are building next. Amen.

Song of Reflection: Great Is Thy Faithfulness – Traditional

02/20/2026

Friday, February 20
Shared Strength, Shared Faith

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9–10

Trials were never meant to be faced alone. God places people around us to help lift us when we fall. Being built together means leaning on one another in hard seasons.

Today, consider who God may be calling you to encourage—or who you need to reach out to for support.

Prayer:
Lord, thank You for the people You place in my life. Help me give and receive support as we walk together in faith. Amen.

Song of Reflection: Lean on Me – Bill Withers

02/19/2026

Thursday, February 19
God Walks With Us Through the Trial

Scripture: Isaiah 43:2

God does not promise a life without hardship—but He does promise His presence. When you pass through waters or walk through fire, God goes with you.

You are not facing this alone. The same God who allows the trial also sustains you within it.

Prayer:
Lord, thank You for walking with me through every challenge. Help me rest in Your presence and strength. Amen.

Song of Reflection: I Need Thee Every Hour – Traditional

02/18/2026

Wednesday, February 18
Strength Renewed in the Struggle

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16–18

Trials may wear us down outwardly, but God renews us inwardly day by day. What feels overwhelming now is temporary compared to the eternal work God is doing.

Fixing our eyes on God’s promises gives us strength to endure what we face today.

Prayer:
God, renew my spirit when I feel weary. Help me focus on Your eternal purposes instead of temporary struggles. Amen.

Song of Reflection: Be Still My Soul – Traditional

02/17/2026

Tuesday, February 17
When God Is Still Working

Scripture: James 1:4

James urges us to let perseverance “finish its work.” That means resisting the urge to rush the process. God is not just trying to get you through the trial—He is shaping who you are becoming.

Some lessons can’t be learned quickly. Trust that God knows when the work is complete.

Prayer:
Lord, give me patience to let You finish what You’ve started. Help me trust Your timing in this season. Amen.

Song of Reflection: He Will Hold Me Fast – Getty / Norton

02/16/2026

Monday, February 16
Faith That Grows Under Pressure

Scripture: Romans 5:3–4

Pressure reveals what’s inside—but it also produces growth. Paul reminds us that suffering produces perseverance, perseverance character, and character hope. God doesn’t waste hardship.

Even when you don’t see immediate results, God is shaping something lasting within you. Growth often happens quietly beneath the surface.

Prayer:
God, help me trust Your work in this season. Grow perseverance and hope in me through every challenge. Amen.

Song of Reflection: Refiner’s Fire – Brian Doerksen

02/15/2026

Sunday, February 15
Trials That Build, Not Break

Scripture: James 1:2–3

James opens with a surprising command: “Consider it pure joy whenever you face trials.” He doesn’t say trials are joyful—but that God uses them. Trials test our faith, and tested faith produces perseverance.

What feels like pressure today may actually be God strengthening the structure of your life. Faith that has never been tested is faith that has never been strengthened.

Prayer:
Lord, help me trust You in my trials. Use what feels heavy to build perseverance and deeper faith in me. Amen.

Song of Reflection: Blessed Be Your Name – Matt Redman