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Here is today’s bulletin.
Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church
Sunday, February 1, 2026, 10:00 a.m.
We welcome you to our worship service. We hope you find a place where
your spirit is filled and refreshed – and a place to call home. If you need to
stretch your legs at any time, please feel free to do so.
Greeting, Wave, & Announcements
Prelude Adult Bell Choir “There is a Fountain”
Please take time to prepare your heart and mind for worship.
The Light of the Candle Symbolizes Christ’s Presence Among Us
† Praise Song “All the People Said AMEN”
† Please stand as you are able.
You are not alone if you are lonely. When you feel afraid, you’re
not the only. We are all the same in need of mercy. To be forgiven
and be free, it’s all you got to lean on but thank God it’s all you
need. And all the people said Amen, whoa, and all the people said
Amen. Give thanks to the Lord for His love never ends and all the
people said Amen.
If you’re rich or poor, well, it don’t matter. Weak or strong, you
know love is what we’re after. We’re all broken but we’re all in
this together. God knows we stumble and fall and He so loved the
world He sent His son to save us all. And all the people said
Amen, whoa, and all the people said Amen. Give thanks to the
Lord for His love never ends and all the people said Amen.
Blessed are the poor in spirit who are torn apart.
Blessed are the persecuted and the pure in heart.
Blessed are the people hungry for another start,
for theirs is the kingdom, the kingdom of God.
And all the people said Amen, whoa, and all the people said Amen.
Give thanks to the Lord for His love never ends and all the people
said Amen. And all the people said Amen, whoa, and all the
people said Amen. Give thanks to the Lord for His love never ends
and all the people said Amen. And all the people said Amen.† Call to Worship † Please stand as you are able.
Leader: What does the Lord require of us?
People: To do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with our
God.
Leader:With what shall we come before the Lord?
People: With speech that is gentle, and words that build up.
Leader: How shall we live our faith?
People: With actions that bring peace and works that lift up the
lowly.
All: We come to worship God in spirit and in truth.
† Hymn “Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling” #348, verses 1, 2, 4
† Please stand as you are able.
1. Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling, calling for you and for me;
see, on the portals he’s waiting and watching,
watching for you and for me.
Come home, come home; ye who are weary come home;
earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling, calling, O sinner, come home!
2. Why should we tarry when Jesus is pleading,
pleading for you and for me?
Why should we linger and heed not his mercies,
mercies for you and for me?
Come home, come home; ye who are weary come home;
earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling, calling, O sinner, come home!
4. O for the wonderful love he has promised, promised for you
and for me! Though we have sinned, he has mercy and pardon,
pardon for you and for me.
Come home, come home; ye who are weary come home;
earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling, calling, O sinner, come home!
Unison Prayer You may be seated.
All: The hills hear Your voice, O Lord. The mountains quake
before You. As we call on Your name, help us walk in the ways of
righteousness and speak in tones of peace. As we seek to be
blameless and do what is right, may our hearts be free from guile
and deceit, that we be known as peace makers, the blessed
children of God. Amen.Ministry Moment
Children’s Time
“All Night, All Day”
All night, all day, angels watching over me, my Lord. All night, all
day, angels watching over me. All night, all day, angels watching
over me, my Lord. All night, all day, angels watching over me.
Reading from the Old Testament: Micah 6:1-8 (NRSVUE)
Listen to what the Lord says:
“Stand up, plead my case before the mountains; let the hills hear what
you have to say.
2 “Hear, you mountains, the Lord’s accusation; listen, you everlasting
foundations of the earth. For the Lord has a case against his people; he
is lodging a charge against Israel.
3 “My people, what have I done to you? How have I
burdened you? Answer me. 4 I brought you up out of Egypt and
redeemed you from the land of slavery. I sent Moses to lead you, also
Aaron and Miriam. 5 My people, remember what Balak king of Moab
plotted and what Balaam son of Beor answered. Remember your
journey from Shittim to Gilgal, that you may know the righteous acts of
the Lord.”
6 With what shall I come before the Lord and bow down before the
exalted God? Shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves
a year old? 7 Will the Lord be pleased with thousands of rams, with ten
thousand rivers of olive oil? Shall I offer my firstborn for my
transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul? 8 He has
shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of
you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.
Leader: This is the Word of God, for the People of God.
All: Thanks be to God.
Joys and Concerns/ Silent Prayer/ Pastoral Prayer
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. And lead
us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the
kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.
Reading from the Gospel: Matthew 5:1-12 (NRSVUE)
Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat
down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them.
He said:
3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they
will be filled.
7 Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
8 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for
theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11 “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say
all kinds of evil against you because of me. 12 Rejoice and be glad,
because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they
persecuted the prophets who were before you.
Sermon “Ka-Chang” by Pastor Marge
Praise Song “Made for More”
I know who I am ’cause I know who You are.
The cross of salvation was only the start.
Now I am chosen, free and forgiven,
I have a future and it’s worth the living.
Refrain: ‘Cause I wasn’t made to be tending a grave, I was
called by name, born and raised back to life again. I was made
for more. So why would I make a bed in my shame when a
fountain of grace is running my way? I know I am Yours and I
was made for more.
I know who I am ’cause I know who You are.
The cross of salvation was only the start.
Now I am chosen, free and forgiven,
I have a future and it’s worth the living. [Refrain]Hallelujah, You called out my name so I’ll sing out Your praise.
Hallelujah, You buried my past, I’m not going back.
Hallelujah, You called out my name so I’ll sing out Your praise.
Hallelujah, You buried my past, I’m not going back. [Refrain]
Offering:
Giving back to God in gratitude for all He has given to us.
Guests: Please know that your presence is a gift to us and that
we ask no other gift from you.
Offertory Music #2269 “Come Share the Lord”
† Hymn #2036 “Give Thanks” † Please stand as you are able.
Give thanks with a grateful heart, Give thanks to the Holy one,
Give thanks because He’s given Jesus Christ His son. And now let
the weak say, “I am strong”; let the poor say, “I am rich because of
what The Lord has done for us.” Give Thanks.
† Prayer Of Thanksgiving † Please stand as you are able.
All: Abundant God, we are grateful for the ways You bless our
lives and for the gifts You give us. May these gifts help heal and
restore our community, so that all will flourish like a well-watered
garden. Amen.
Communion
† Apostles’ Creed † Please stand as you are able.
All: I believe in God, the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and
earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was
conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered
under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; He
descended to the dead. On the third day He rose again; He
ascended into heaven, is seated at the right hand of the Father,
and will come again to judge the living and the dead.
(Copyright 1989 The United Methodist Publishing House)
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic+ church, the
communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of
the body and the life everlasting. Amen. + universal
† Gloria Patri Hymn #70 “Glory Be to the Father”
† Please stand as you are able.
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost;
as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,
world without end. Amen. Amen.
Communion Liturgy
Pastor: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Pastor: Lift up your hearts.
People: We lift them up to the Lord.
Pastor: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People: It is right to give our thanks and praise.
Pastor: . . And so, with your people on earth and all the company of
heaven we praise your name and join their unending hymn.
People: Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven
and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.
Pastor:. . . And so, in remembrance of these your mighty acts in Jesus
Christ, we offer ourselves in praise and thanksgiving as a holy
and living sacrifice, in union with Christ’s offering for us, as we
proclaim the mystery of faith.
People: Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again.
. . All honor and glory is yours, almighty Father, now and
forever.
People: Amen
Partaking of Communion The Communion Table is the Lord’s Table
and all are welcome at the Lord’s Table. No church
membership requirement. No baptism requirement. No age
restriction. Gluten-free wafers are offered during communion
for those who need them.
† Closing Hymn “Jesus is All the World to Me” #469, verses 1, 2, 4
† Please stand as you are able.
The Light of Christ Goes Before Us into the World
1. Jesus is all the world to me, my life, my joy, my all;
he is my strength from day to day, without him I would fall.
When I am sad, to him I go, no other one can cheer me so;
when I am sad, he makes me glad, he’s my friend.
2. Jesus is all the world to me, my friend in trials sore;
I go to him for blessings, and he gives them o’er and o’er.
He sends the sunshine and the rain,
he sends the harvest’s golden grain;
sunshine and rain, harvest of grain, he’s my friend.
4. Jesus is all the world to me, I want no better friend;
I trust him now, I’ll trust him when life’s fleeting days shall end.
Beautiful life with such a friend, beautiful life that has no end;
eternal life, eternal joy, he’s my friend.
Benediction
Postlude #2140 “Since Jesus Came into My Heart”
•Attendance pads are on the chairs at the end of the row. Please sign the
pad and pass it to the opposite aisle to be given to the usher during
offering.
•Diaper showers: Today is the final day of the diaper shower hosted by
Congregational Care for the Harrisons. Congregational Care will host a
diaper shower for Kinzie & Sam Feleay February 8-22. How wonderful to
have so many babies in our church!
•Enjoy fun and fellowship at White Elephant Bingo on Feb. 4, 6:30 p.m.
•Outreach Alliance is hosting a Chili Cook-off following the worship
service on February 8! Please sign up if you plan to enter. Please note:
this will also be a fundraiser for the Caudill family.
•We are sending Valentines to those people near and dear to our church
family who are home bound and can’t attend our church services at this
time. Valentine bags will be available through February 8 for your
convenience. Your Congregational Care Team thanks you.
•Ash Wednesday service 6 p.m. February 18.
•After Children’s Time, children are invited to attend J.A.M. (Jesus And
Me) in the room west of the kitchen.
No Anniversaries this week
Birthdays this week:
Jace Brake 2/1
Rusty Newell 2/2
Linda Shaffer 2/7
Please Pray For
Our World Military & Families
Horton, Whiting, Netawaka, and Powhattan UMCs
Members of our church and congregation:
Jim B Michelle C Marilyn C Baby Cal Dee D Soren H
John & Dorothy Bruce L Joyce M Matt M Nick N
Camille S Jill S Linda S Harry W Lillith Z
Members of our extended church family:
Scott, Grant, Drew, Judd & Alice, Dr. Robert, Mark, James, John,
Cortlyn, Ruth, Lucy, Stacey, Karen, Ray, Doug, Chris, TeRee, Chris,
Bob, Ma Donna, Coraline, Sabrina, Carson, Sherry, Terry, Bill, Trish
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Family and Friends of Dorothy Covington