What are the opening hours?

Monday 9am - 12pm Tuesday 9am - 12pm Wednesday 9am - 12pm Sunday 10:45am - 12pm

Pastor Kathy Symes, 302 Locust, Wellsville, KS (2026)

07/09/2023

Welcome!

07/02/2023

The Power Of God's Word

Pastor Stephen Sim

04/07/2023

https://sacredwindows.com/tissots-view-from-the-cross/
James Tissot's 'View From The Cross' from the 1800s. (You can just see the feet of Jesus bottom center of the picture) The link will take you to close up views of some of the people that are featured in the painting.
As we participate in Good Friday services today consider not only what Jesus endured but the compassion he still felt looking out among those who loved him and betrayed him. If only our world were a more compassionate place.

02/21/2023

We're back! After two glorious weeks celebrating our 40th wedding anniversary in Belize, we made it back safely in the early hours of Monday morning.
I'm looking forward to all the activities this week of February 21 - 26:
Tuesday: Weekday devotions begin at 9:30 and Shared Experiences begins at 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday: The beginning of Lent will be celebrated at both churches. Ash Wednesday service at Clearfield will be at 1 pm. Wellsville will have their Ash Wednesday service at 7 pm.
Sunday: Worship at our regular times. Clearfield at 9 a.m., Wellsville at 10:45. And the Methodicals will meet at 6 pm for dinner, Bible study and games.
I'm looking forward to seeing everyone but I have to admit it was hard to leave the beauty of Belize and the Belizean people!

02/05/2023

Church@Home 10:45 a.m. each Sunday morning

Wellsville United Methodist Church 10:45 a.m. &
Clearfield United Methodist Church 9:00 a.m.

Sound and Worship: Kristal Crist
Online Community: Beth Watson
Piano: Mary Ball
Pastor: Kathy Symes

[email protected]
913-669-6979 (cell)
785-883-2737 (office)
Website: umcwellsville.org

CCLI 2509493 (copyright license)

Leave a comment in the comment section to
Let us know how we can pray for you today,
Let us know how many are joining us,
Let us know how we might connect with you!

Prelude: Bringing in the light of God.

We Gather to Worship God

Call to Worship:
Pastor: We are called to bring a new understanding of God: that God so loves the world.
People: We are the salt of the earth.
Pastor: We are called to bring a new hope in God: that God gives us new life.
People: We are the light of the world.
Pastor: We are called to follow the commandments and the law.
People: The Law of God is to love God and to love one another.
Pastor: Come, let us be the salt of the earth, the light of the world.
People: Come, let us love one another with the love of God. Let us join together in our love of God to worship and follow Jesus.

Opening Hymn: Gather Us In TFWS 2236
1. Here in this place new light is streaming
Now is the darkness vanished away
See in this space our fears and our dreamings
Brought here to you in the light of this day
Gather us in, the lost and forsaken
Gather us in, the blind and the lame
Call to us now and we shall awaken
We shall arise at the sound of our name

2. We are the young, our lives are a mystery
We are the old who yearn for your face
We have been sung throughout all of history
Called to be light to the whole human race
Gather us in, the rich and the haughty
Gather us in, the proud and the strong
Give us a heart so meek and so lowly
Give us the courage to enter the song

3. Here we will take the wine and the water
Here we will take the bread of new birth
Here you shall call your sons and your daughters
Call us anew to be salt for the earth
Give us to drink the wine of compassion
Give us to eat the bread that is you
Nourish us well and teach us to fashion
Lives that are holy and hearts that are true

4. Not in the dark of buildings confining
Not in some heaven light years away
But here in this place the new light is shining
Now is the kingdom, now is the day
Gather us in and hold us forever
Gather us in and make us your own
Gather us in, all peoples together
Fire of love in our flesh and our bones

Prayer for Transformation and New Life
Pastor: This is what God hopes for us - that we will speak of the mistakes we make, so we might be forgiven. Relying on the Spirit for the right words, let us pray together, saying,

People: It is true we break your commandments, God of our lives. Much worse, we break your heart when we point the finger at those who are different from us; when we gossip about our friends and neighbors; when we think everything is all about us.
Forgive us, Loving God, we pray. We long to know your ways, so open our ears to hear those words we always ignore. We search for you each day, so open our eyes to your wonders so we may see them anew. We would believe in your promises, so fill our hearts with the presence of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.

Pastor: God will show us the way to God's realm. Gracious, merciful, and righteous is our God of salvation! God rebuilds our lives, repairs our mistakes, fills our emptiness with hope and joy. Thanks be to God, we are forgiven! Amen.

The Giving of Our Gifts

Praise God, from Whom 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!

Kid’s Time

Prayers & Concerns

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.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

Hymn of Preparation: What Doe the Lord Require of You TFWS 2174
1. It only takes a spark to get a fire going,
And soon all those around can warm up in its glowing.
That’s how it is with God’s love.
Once you’ve experienced it,
You spread the love to everyone.
You want to pass it on.

2. What a wond’rous time is spring,
When all the tress are budding.
The birds begin to sing, the flowers start their blooming.
That’s how it is with God’s love,
Once you’ve experienced it.
You want to sing, it’s fresh like spring,
You want to pass it on.

3. I wish for you my friend
This happiness that I’ve found.
You can depend on God,
It matters not where you’re bound.
I’ll shout it from the mountaintop, “Praise God!”
I want the world to know
The Lord of Love has come to me.
I want to pass it on.

I’ll shout it from the mountaintop, “Praise God!”
I want the world to know
The Lord of Love has come to me.
I want to pass it on.

We Hear God’s Word
Matthew 5:13-20
“You are the salt of the earth; but if salt has lost its taste, how can its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything, but is thrown out and trampled under foot. “You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid. No one after lighting a lamp puts it under the bushel basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.

“Do not think that I have come to abolish the law or the prophets; I have come not to abolish but to fulfill. For truly I tell you, until heaven and earth pass away, not one letter, not one stroke of a letter, will pass from the law until all is accomplished. Therefore, whoever breaks one of the least of these commandments, and teaches others to do the same, will be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever does them and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.

Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God
People: Thanks be to God

Message: Salt and Light

Sacrament of Holy Communion
The Great Thanksgiving UMH
Sharing of the Bread and Cup

Communion Hymn: Let Us Break Bread Together UMH 618
1 Let us break bread together on our knees, (on our knees)
let us break bread together on our knees. (on our knees)
When I fall on my knees with my face to the rising sun,
O Lord, have mercy on me. (on me)

2 Let us drink wine together on our knees, (on our knees)
let us drink wine together on our knees. (on our knees)
When I fall on my knees with my face to the rising sun,
O Lord, have mercy on me. (on me)

3 Let us praise God together on our knees, (on our knees)
let us praise God together on our knees. (on our knees)
When I fall on my knees with my face to the rising sun,
O Lord, have mercy on me. (on me)

4 Let us praise God together on our knees, (on our knees)
let us praise God together on our knees, (on our knees)
When I fall on my knees with my face to the rising sun,
O Lord, have mercy if you please. (if you please)

Closing Hymn: We've a Story to Tell to the Nations UMH 569
1. We've a story to tell to the nations,
that shall turn their hearts to the right,
a story of truth and mercy,
a story of peace and light,
a story of peace and light.

Refrain:
For the darkness shall turn to dawning,
and the dawning to noonday bright;
and Christ's great kingdom shall come on earth,
the kingdom of love and light.

2. We've a song to be sung to the nations,
that shall lift their hearts to the Lord,
a song that shall conquer evil
and shatter the spear and sword,
and shatter the spear and sword.
(Refrain)

3. We've a message to give to the nations,
that the Lord who reigneth above
hath sent us his Son to save us,
and show us that God is love,
and show us that God is love.
(Refrain)

4. We've a Savior to show to the nations,
who the path of sorrow hath trod,
that all of the world's great peoples
might come to the truth of God,
might come to the truth of God.
(Refrain)

Postlude

02/05/2023

How can we pray for you today?

Birthdays & Anniversaries
6: Susan O'D
8: Allen B
9: John G
9: Tim J
9: Jane T
14: Mark & Darlene W
15: Terry & Carolyn S
15: Rachel B
18: Brandon C
18: Larry Dan S (CF)
25: Debbie & Steve S (CF)
26: Dexter M (CF)

Current Prayer List
Family of Christian W., son of Rev. April W, friend of Pastor Kathy
Lee M, moved to Wellsville Health & Rehab
Virgil S, Pastor Kathy’s father-in-law
Laurel E rehab from knee surgery
Karen, eye surgery Friday, friend of Debbie S. (CF)
Susan K recovering at home
Cindy S, client (CF)
Gary, infection from knee replacement, Gloria S’s brother (CF)
Mary Beth H, recovering from surgery, friend of Linda W (CF)
Rob R, long haul Covid, Beth W friend
Mae & family, Renea’s sister (CF)
Alexis, ulcerative colitis, Renea’ niece (CF)
Marlene W.

Cancer diagnosis & treatment
Steve S, liver cancer, good news! (CF)
Jandra, terminal cancer, Steve & Jodie’s friend (CF)
Wayne A, Triple Hit Lymphoma. Family friend of Pastor Kathy
Kristy S, chemo, Holly M friend
Lana S, cancer surgery, friend of Beth W
Guy, lung cancer, friend of Kevin S
Carol F., immunotherapy
Ava, Steve & Debbie’s neighbor (CF)
Shirley J, cancer returned, chemo (CF)
Mary M, chemo complete, Radiation, no sign of cancer, family friend of Beth W
Gene H
Jim & Bob, brothers of Steve S.’s (CF)
Susan D. (W)
Larry L – Stage 4 prostate cancer, chemo, Kevin S friend

01/28/2023

Church@Home 10:45 a.m. each Sunday morning

Wellsville United Methodist Church 10:45 a.m. &
Clearfield United Methodist Church 9:00 a.m.

Sound and Worship: Kristal Crist
Online Community: Beth Watson
Piano: Mary Ball
Pastor: Kathy Symes

[email protected]
913-669-6979 (cell)
785-883-2737 (office)
Website: umcwellsville.org

CCLI 2509493 (copyright license)

Leave a comment in the comment section to
Let us know how we can pray for you today,
Let us know how many are joining us,
Let us know how we might connect with you!

Prelude: Bringing in the light of God.

We Gather to Worship God

Call to Worship:
Pastor: When we seek justice for the other,
when we love kindness more than ever,
People: we live as God asks us to live.
Pastor: When we walk humbly through life,
when we offer mercy to those who hurt us,
People: we are the blessing God hopes we will be.
Pastor: When we are willing to look foolish by following Jesus,
when we choose weakness rather than power,
People: we reflect the One who is in our midst.

Opening Hymn: Praise the Lord Who Reigns Above UMH 96
1. Praise the Lord who reigns above
and keeps his court below;
praise the holy God of love
and all his greatness show;
praise him for his noble deeds,
praise him for his matchless power;
him from whom all good proceeds
let earth and heaven adore.

2. Celebrate th' eternal God
with harp and psaltery,
timbrels soft and cymbals loud
in this high praise agree;
praise with every tuneful string;
all the reach of heavenly art,
all the powers of music bring,
the music of the heart.

3. God, in whom they move and live,
let every creature sing,
glory to their Maker give,
and homage to their King.
Hallowed be thy name beneath,
as in heaven on earth adored;
praise the Lord in every breath,
let all things praise the Lord.

Prayer for Transformation and New Life
Pastor: If we want to truly live in God's presence, we must live as God's faithful people. Let us begin by confessing all the mistakes we have made, the wrongs we have done, the people we have hurt. Join me as we pray together, saying,

People: What have we done to you, dear God? We dishonor you every time we treat another with disrespect. We shatter your heart when we find it easier to break our word, then to take the risk to keep it. We fill your ears with the gossip, lies, and slander we speak about those around us. You are wise enough to forgive our foolishness; you are strong enough to overcome our weakness; you are loving enough to heal the hurt we cause to you and to others. And so you give us new hope and new life in Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.

Pastor: What has God done to us - shown mercy! What has God done for us - forgiven us! This is the good news for us. Thanks be to God! Amen.

The Giving of Our Gifts

Praise God, from Whom 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!

Kid’s Time

Prayers & Concerns

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.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

Hymn of Preparation: What Doe the Lord Require of You TFWS 2174
What does the Lord require of you?
What does the Lord require of you?

Justice, kindness,
walk humbly with your God.

To seek justice and love kindness
and walk humbly with your God

We Hear God’s Word
Micah 6:1-8
Hear what the Lord says: Rise, plead your case before the mountains, and let the hills hear your voice. Hear, you mountains, the controversy of the Lord, and you enduring foundations of the earth; for the Lord has a controversy with his people, and he will contend with Israel. “O my people, what have I done to you? In what have I wearied you? Answer me! For I brought you up from the land of Egypt, and redeemed you from the house of slavery; and I sent before you Moses, Aaron, and Miriam. O my people, remember now what King Balak of Moab devised, what Balaam son of Beor answered him, and what happened from Sh*ttim to Gilgal, that you may know the saving acts of the Lord.”

“With what shall I come before the Lord, and bow myself before God on high? Shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves a year old? Will the Lord be pleased with thousands of rams, with ten thousands of rivers of oil? Shall I give my firstborn for my transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul?” He has told you, O mortal, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?

Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God
People: Thanks be to God

Message: What Does the Lord Require of Me? Of You? Of Us?

Closing Hymn: Would I Have Answered When You Called TFWS 2137
Sent out in Jesus' name,
our hands are ready now
to make the earth the place
in which the kingdom comes.

Sent out in Jesus' name,
our hands are ready now
to make the earth the place
in which the kingdom comes.

1. The angels cannot change
a world of hurt and pain
into a world of love,
of justice and of peace.
The task is ours to do,
to set it really free.
O help us to obey
and carry out your will.

Sent out in Jesus' name,
our hands are ready now
to make the earth the place
in which the kingdom comes.

Sent out in Jesus' name,
our hands are ready now
to make the earth the place
in which the kingdom comes.

Postlude

Clearfield UMC address:
2197 N 600 Road
Eudora KS 66092

Giving options
• Mail your check to Debbie Sheridan
2112 North 1300 Road
Eudora, KS 66025
• Drop off your check at Mid America Bank and ask that it be deposited in the CUMC account and that your name be on the deposit slip
• Work with your bank to begin Electronic Funds Transfer from your account to the church account

Wellsville UMC address:
302 Locust PO Box 458
Wellsville KS 66092

Giving Options:
• Mail to the address above
• Drop your check off at Mid America Bank & ask that your name be put on the deposit slip
• Work with your bank to begin Electronic Funds Transfer from your account to the church account

01/28/2023

No Devotions from January 30 – February 21

How can we pray for you today?

Birthdays & Anniversaries
30: Susan D
30: David W
30: Mark W
3: Ellen N
4: Braden C
6: Susan O'D
8: Allen B
9: John G
9: Tim J
9: Jane T

Current Prayer List
Beth W family following the death of her Aunt Pene
Lee M, moved to Wellsville Health & Rehab
Virgil S, Pastor Kathy’s father-in-law, waiting results
Laurel E rehab from knee surgery
Karen, eye surgery Friday, friend of Debbie S. (CF)
Susan K recovering at home
Cindy S, client (CF)
Gary, infection from knee replacement, Gloria S’s brother (CF)
Mary Beth H, recovering from surgery, friend of Linda W (CF)
Rob R, long haul Covid, Beth W friend
Mae & family, Renea’s sister (CF)
Alexis, ulcerative colitis, Renea’ niece (CF)
Marlene W.

Cancer diagnosis & treatment
Steve S, liver cancer, good news! (CF)
Jandra, terminal cancer, Steve & Jodie’s friend (CF)
Wayne A, Triple Hit Lymphoma. Family friend of Pastor Kathy
Kristy S, chemo, Holly M friend
Lana S, cancer surgery, friend of Beth W
Guy, lung cancer, friend of Kevin S
Carol F., immunotherapy
Ava, Steve & Debbie’s neighbor (CF)
Shirley J, cancer returned, chemo (CF)
Mary M, chemo complete, Radiation, no sign of cancer, family friend of Beth W
Gene H
Jim & Bob, brothers of Steve S.’s (CF)
Susan D. (W)
Larry L – Stage 4 prostate cancer, chemo, Kevin S friend

01/22/2023

Church@Home 10:45 a.m. each Sunday morning

Wellsville United Methodist Church 10:45 a.m. &
Clearfield United Methodist Church 9:00 a.m.

Sound and Worship: Kristal Crist
Online Community: Beth Watson
Piano: Mary Ball
Pastor: Kathy Symes

[email protected]
913-669-6979 (cell)
785-883-2737 (office)
Website: umcwellsville.org

CCLI 2509493 (copyright license)

Leave a comment in the comment section to
Let us know how we can pray for you today,
Let us know how many are joining us,
Let us know how we might connect with you!

Prelude: Bringing in the light of God.

We Gather to Worship God

Call to Worship:
Pastor: God of love, we hear your call to follow.
People: May we see that the foolishness of your word is more powerful than the wisdom of this world.
Pastor: May we lay aside our differences for the sake of the gospel.
People: Your realm of light and life has drawn near; we want to hear your word of truth.
Pastor: Turn our hearts toward you and give us the wisdom to walk in your ways. Amen.

Opening Hymn: Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies UMH 173
1. Christ, whose glory fills the skies,
Christ, the true, the only light,
Sun of Righteousness, arise,
triumph o'er the shades of night;
Dayspring from on high, be near;
Daystar, in my heart appear.

2. Dark and cheerless is the morn
unaccompanied by thee;
joyless is the day's return,
till thy mercy's beams I see;
till they inward light impart,
cheer my eyes and warm my heart.

3. Visit then this soul of mine;
pierce the gloom of sin and grief;
fill me, Radiancy divine,
scatter all my unbelief;
more and more thyself display,
shining to the perfect day.

Prayer for Transformation and New Life
Pastor: This is the season, Ancient of Days, in which time can seem to drag on. The holidays are complete, spring is still far off. After an autumn and early winter of preparations and holidays and new beginnings, we are now in that lax time.

People: Protect us, O God, for those of us in winter’s throes, in still dark evenings and mornings missing daylight. Keep our hearts and minds healthy, O God, and help us to seek help when despair overtakes us.

Pastor: May the spirit of Advent, of active watching and waiting, be with us in this season after Epiphany, and in all times when we are waiting for something to come. May we be actively seeking to reveal You to the world, and take notice when You are revealed to us. In You we have all our hope, and we pray in Your name. Amen.

The Giving of Our Gifts

Praise God, from Whom 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!

Kid’s Time

Prayers & Concerns

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.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

Hymn of Preparation: Lord, You Have Come to the Lakeshore UMH 344
Lord, you have come to the lakeshore
looking neither for wealthy nor wise ones.
You only asked me to follow humbly.

Refrain
O Lord, with your eyes you have searched me,
kindly smiling, have spoken my name.
Now my boat’s left on the shoreline behind me;
by your side I will seek other seas.

You know so well my possessions;
my boat carries no gold and no weapons;
But nets and fishes my daily labor.
Refrain
O Lord, with your eyes you have …

You need my hands, full of caring,
through my labors to give others rest,
and constant love that keeps on loving.
Refrain
O Lord, with your eyes you have …

We Hear God’s Word
Matthew 4:12-23
Now when Jesus heard that John had been arrested, he withdrew to Galilee. He left Nazareth and made his home in Capernaum by the sea, in the territory of Zebulun and Naphtali, so that what had been spoken through the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled: “Land of Zebulun, land of Naphtali, on the road by the sea, across the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles— the people who sat in darkness have seen a great light, and for those who sat in the region and shadow of death light has dawned.” From that time Jesus began to proclaim, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.”

As he walked by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea—for they were fishermen. And he said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fish for people.” Immediately they left their nets and followed him. As he went from there, he saw two other brothers, James son of Zebedee and his brother John, in the boat with their father Zebedee, mending their nets, and he called them. Immediately they left the boat and their father, and followed him.

Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and curing every disease and every sickness among the people.

Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God
People: Thanks be to God

Message: We Are Called

Closing Hymn: Would I Have Answered When You Called TFWS 2137
1. Would I have answered when you called,
“Come, follow, follow me!”
Would I at once have left behind
Both work and family?
Or would the old, familiar round
Have held me by its claim
And kept the spark within my heart
From bursting into flame?

2. Would I have followed where you led
Through ancient Galilee,
On roads unknown, by ways untried,
Beyond security?
Or would I soon have hurried back
Where home and comfort drew,
Where truth you taught would not disturb
The ordered life I knew?

3. Would I have matched my step with yours
When crowds cried “Crucify!”
When on a rocky hill I saw
A cross against the sky?
Or would I too have slipped away
And left you there alone,
A dying king with crown of thorns
Upon a terrible throne?

4. O Christ, I cannot search my heart
Through all its tangled ways,
Nor can I with a certain mind
My steadfastness appraise.
I only pray that when you call,
“Come, follow, follow me!”
You’ll give me strength beyond my own
To follow faithfully.
Postlude

Clearfield UMC address:
2197 N 600 Road
Eudora KS 66092

Giving options
• Mail your check to Debbie Sheridan
2112 North 1300 Road
Eudora, KS 66025
• Drop off your check at Mid America Bank and ask that it be deposited in the CUMC account and that your name be on the deposit slip
• Work with your bank to begin Electronic Funds Transfer from your account to the church account

Wellsville UMC address:
302 Locust PO Box 458
Wellsville KS 66092

Giving Options:
• Mail to the address above
• Drop your check off at Mid America Bank & ask that your name be put on the deposit slip
• Work with your bank to begin Electronic Funds Transfer from your account to the church account

01/22/2023

How can we pray for you today?

Birthdays & Anniversaries
23: Janet B
23: Vernon K
25: Beth W
26: Madelyn R
28: Pat C
30: Susan D
30: David W
30: Mark W

Current Prayer List
Lee M, hospitalized
Robin B, stroke, Karen B’s sister-in-law (Pastor Kathy’s sister)
Susan K recovering at home
Truly S (CF)
Gary, infection from knee replacement, Gloria S’s brother (CF)
Mary Beth H, recovering from surgery, friend of Linda W (CF)
Rob R, long haul Covid, Beth W friend
Mae & family, Renea’s sister (CF)
Alexis, ulcerative colitis, Renea’ niece (CF)
Marlene W.

Cancer diagnosis & treatment
Steve S, liver cancer, oblation treatment (CF)
Jandra, terminal cancer, Steve & Jodie’s friend (CF)
Wayne A, Triple Hit Lymphoma. Family friend of Pastor Kathy
Kristy S, chemo, Holly M friend
Lana S, cancer surgery, friend of Beth W
Guy, lung cancer, friend of Kevin S
Carol F., immunotherapy
Ava, Steve & Debbie’s neighbor (CF)
Shirley J, cancer returned, chemo (CF)
Mary M, chemo complete, Radiation, no sign of cancer, family friend of Beth W
Gene H
Jim & Bob, brothers of Steve S.’s (CF)
Susan D. (W)
Larry L – Stage 4 prostate cancer, chemo, Kevin S friend

01/14/2023

Church@Home 10:45 a.m. each Sunday morning
Wellsville United Methodist Church 10:45 a.m. &
Clearfield United Methodist Church 9:00 a.m.

Sound and Worship: Kristal Crist
Online Community: Beth Watson
Piano: Mary Ball
Pastor: Kathy Symes

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Prelude: Bringing in the light of God.

We Gather to Worship God

Call to Worship:
Pastor: The Word became Flesh and lived among us,
And we have experienced the glory of God.
The glory of God’s only Son,
Full of grace and truth.
For it is through the Christ, close to the Creator’s heart,
Who has made God known to us.
We worship God, in whose image we are made,
And who has been made known to us through Jesus Christ.

Opening Hymn: I Love to Tell the Story UMH 156 (verses 1, 2, 4)
1. I love to tell the story
of unseen things above,
of Jesus and his glory,
of Jesus and his love.
I love to tell the story,
because I know 'tis true;
it satisfies my longings
as nothing else can do.

Refrain:
I love to tell the story,
'twill be my theme in glory,
to tell the old, old story
of Jesus and his love.

2. I love to tell the story;
more wonderful it seems
than all the golden fancies
of all our golden dreams.
I love to tell the story,
it did so much for me;
and that is just the reason
I tell it now to thee. [Refrain]

4. I love to tell the story,
for those who know it best
seem hungering and thirsting
to hear it like the rest.
And when, in scenes of glory,
I sing the new, new song,
'twill be the old, old story
that I have loved so long. [Refrain]

Prayer for Transformation and New Life
Pastor: There is none like you, God of infinite patience. You promise to listen to us, always. You speak more words of hope and grace and offer more acts of mercy and hope then we can count on the fingers and toes of every person who ever lived.

People: There is none like you. Gathering up all the words we should never have spoken, you rearrange them into stories of peace and reconciliation. Sweeping up the messes we leave littered behind us, you recycle them into gifts which soften the hardest hearts.

Pastor: It is clear that God wants to hear our prayers and forgive us, for God is willing to lean close to our hearts to listen to our failures, our poor choices, all the things we have done wrong. Please join me, as we pray together, saying,

People: There is none like you, Redeeming God. You lean over to listen to our prayers, and whisper forgiveness to our souls. You lift us out of the holes we dig for ourselves, and set us on hope's solid ground. You strengthen our weak faith with the life, grace, and love of Jesus Christ, our Lord, our Savior.

Pastor: Come, dear friends and receive God's grace; see all the God is doing for you; follow Jesus, as he leads you closer to God.
All: I will sing of God's love for me; I will sing a new song of hope and wonder. Thanks be to God. Amen.

The Giving of Our Gifts

Praise God, from Whom 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!

Kid’s Time

Prayers & Concerns

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.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

Hymn of Preparation: Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus UMH 349
Turn your eyes upon Jesus,
Look full in His wonderful face,
And the things of earth will grow strangely dim,
In the light of His glory and grace.

We Hear God’s Word
John 1:29-42
The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him and declared, “Here is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world! This is he of whom I said, ‘After me comes a man who ranks ahead of me because he was before me.’ I myself did not know him; but I came baptizing with water for this reason, that he might be revealed to Israel.” And John testified, “I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it remained on him. I myself did not know him, but the one who sent me to baptize with water said to me, ‘He on whom you see the Spirit descend and remain is the one who baptizes with the Holy Spirit.’ And I myself have seen and have testified that this is the Son of God.” The next day John again was standing with two of his disciples, and as he watched Jesus walk by, he exclaimed, “Look, here is the Lamb of God!”

The two disciples heard him say this, and they followed Jesus. When Jesus turned and saw them following, he said to them, “What are you looking for?” They said to him, “Rabbi” (which translated means Teacher), “where are you staying?” He said to them, “Come and see.” They came and saw where he was staying, and they remained with him that day. It was about four o’clock in the afternoon. One of the two who heard John speak and followed him was Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother. He first found his brother Simon and said to him, “We have found the Messiah” (which is translated Anointed). He brought Simon to Jesus, who looked at him and said, “You are Simon son of John. You are to be called Cephas” (which is translated Peter).

Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God
People: Thanks be to God

Message: What Are You Looking For?

Closing Hymn: The Summons TFWS 2130

Will you come and follow me if I but call your name?
Will you go where you don't know and never be the same?
Will you let my love be shown? Will you let my name be known,
will you let my life be grown in you and you in me?

Will you leave yourself behind if I but call your name?
Will you care for cruel and kind and never be the same?
Will you risk the hostile stare should your life attract or scare?
Will you let me answer prayer in you and you in me?

Will you let the blinded see if I but call your name?
Will you set the prisoners free and never be the same?
Will you kiss the l***r clean and do such as this unseen,
and admit to what I mean in you and you in me?

Will you love the "you" you hide if I but call your name?
Will you quell the fear inside and never be the same?
Will you use the faith you've found to reshape the world around,
through my sight and touch and sound in you and you in me?

Lord your summons echoes true when you but call my name.
Let me turn and follow you and never be the same.
In Your company I'll go where Your love and footsteps show.
Thus I'll move and live and grow in you and you in me.

Postlude

Clearfield UMC address:
2197 N 600 Road
Eudora KS 66092

Giving options
• Mail your check to Debbie Sheridan
2112 North 1300 Road
Eudora, KS 66025
• Drop off your check at Mid America Bank and ask that it be deposited in the CUMC account and that your name be on the deposit slip
• Work with your bank to begin Electronic Funds Transfer from your account to the church account

Wellsville UMC address:
302 Locust PO Box 458
Wellsville KS 66092

Giving Options:
• Mail to the address above
• Drop your check off at Mid America Bank & ask that your name be put on the deposit slip
• Work with your bank to begin Electronic Funds Transfer from your account to the church account

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