Come worship with us
Join us for our 10 a.m. worship at 4525 NW Button Rd. The bell choir will be playing the prelude.
Next week, we are celebrating our 145th anniversary at Pleasant Hill UMC. A potluck will follow worship.
Sunday, March 15, 2026, 10 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 “Oh How I Love Jesus”
Please take time to prepare your heart and mind for worship.
The Light of the Candle Symbolizes Christ’s Presence Among Us
† Praise Song “Stand in Your Love” † Please stand as you are able.
When darkness tries to roll over my bones, when sorrow comes to steal the joy I own, when brokenness and pain is all I know, I won’t be shaken, I won’t be shaken.
My fear doesn’t stand a chance when I stand in Your love. (3x)
Shame no longer has a place to hide, I am not a captive to the lies.
I’m not afraid to leave my past behind, I won’t be shaken, I won’t be shaken.
My fear doesn’t stand a chance when I stand in Your love. (3x)
There’s power that can break off every chain, there’s power that can empty out a grave, there’s resurrection power that can save,
there’s power in Your name, power in Your name.
My fear doesn’t stand a chance when I stand in Your love. (6x)
† Call to Worship † Please stand as you are able.
Leader: Come into the light of God.
People: Christ’s brightness will guide our way.
Leader: Come into the wisdom of God.
People: The Spirit’s insight will reveal new truths.
Leader: Come into the praise of God,
All: Worship opens new doors in our hearts.
† Hymn “Open My Eyes, That I May See” #454
† Please stand as you are able.
1. Open my eyes, that I may see
glimpses of truth thou hast for me;
place in my hands the wonderful key
that shall unclasp and set me free.
Silently now I wait for thee, ready, my God, thy will to see.
Open my eyes, illumine me, Spirit divine!
2. Open my ears, that I may hear
voices of truth thou sendest clear;
and while the wavenotes fall on my ear,
everything false will disappear.
Silently now I wait for thee, ready, my God, thy will to see.
Open my ears, illumine me, Spirit divine!
3. Open my mouth, and let me bear
gladly the warm truth everywhere;
open my heart and let me prepare
love with thy children thus to share.
Silently now I wait for thee, ready, my God, thy will to see.
Open my heart, illumine me, Spirit divine!
Unison Prayer You may be seated.
All: Shepherd of love, guide our steps, open the eyes of our hearts, and fling wide the doors of our minds to perceive as You perceive. Open our lives to love as You love. Open our world to become the world You envision for Your creation. In the light of Your love, we pray. 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 Psalms: Psalm 23 (KJV)
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.
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: John 9:1-12 (NRSVUE)
As he walked along, he saw a man blind from birth. 2 His disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” 3 Jesus answered, “Neither this man nor his parents sinned; he was born blind so that God’s works might be revealed in him. 4 We must work the works of him who sent me while it is day; night is coming, when no one can work. 5 As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.” 6 When he had said this, he spat on the ground and made mud with the saliva and spread the mud on the man’s eyes, 7 saying to him, “Go, wash in the pool of Siloam” (which means Sent). Then he went and washed and came back able to see. 8 The neighbors and those who had seen him before as a beggar began to ask, “Is this not the man who used to sit and beg?” 9 Some were saying, “It is he.” Others were saying, “No, but it is someone like him.” He kept saying, “I am he.” 10 But they kept asking him, “Then how were your eyes opened?” 11 He answered, “The man called Jesus made mud, spread it on my eyes, and said to me, ‘Go to Siloam and wash.’ Then I went and washed and received my sight.” 12 They said to him, “Where is he?” He said, “I do not know.”
Sermon “Re-Imagine God’s Grace”
by Pastor Marge
Praise Song “Holy Forever”
A thousand generations falling down in worship to sing the song of ages to the Lamb. And all who’ve gone before us, and all who will believe, will sing the song of ages to the Lamb.
Your name is the highest. Your name is the greatest. Your name stands above them all. All thrones and dominions, all powers and positions, Your name stands above them all.
And the angels cry, Holy. All creation cries, Holy.
You are lifted high, Holy, Holy forever.
If you’ve been forgiven, and if you’ve been redeemed,
sing the song forever to the Lamb.
If you walk in freedom, and if you bear His name,
We’ll sing the song forever to the Lamb.
We’ll sing the song forever and amen.
And the angels cry, Holy. All creation cries, Holy.
You are lifted high, Holy, Holy forever.
Hear Your people sing, Holy, to the King of Kings, Holy,
You will always be Holy, Holy forever.
Your name is the highest. Your name is the greatest. Your name stands above them all. All thrones and dominions, all powers and positions, Your name stands above them all.
Your name is the highest. Your name is the greatest. Your name stands above them all. All thrones and dominions, all powers and positions, Your name stands above them all.
And the angels cry, Holy. All creation cries, Holy.
You are lifted high, Holy, Holy forever.
Hear Your people sing, Holy, to the King of Kings, Holy,
You will always be Holy, Holy forever.
You will always be Holy, Holy forever.
Offering: Giving back to God in gratitude for all He has given to us.
If you wish to donate online, the QR code is at right for convenience.
Guests: Please know that your presence is a gift to us and that we ask no other gift from you.
Offertory Music “I Believe He Died For Me”
† 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: All-seeing God, You see the gifts we have given and the offering we are giving: our treasure and our time, our service and our lives. Help us perceive the value of Your gifts, and the ways our generous sharing brings Your realm more closely to this earth. Bless our lives and our gifts, that they might become points of light to bring all of creation closer to You and to Your love. Amen.
† Closing Hymn “Be Thou My Vision” #451
† Please stand as you are able.
The Light of Christ Goes Before Us into the World
1. Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart;
Naught be all else to me, save that thou art;
Thou my best thought, by day or by night,
Waking or sleeping, thy presence my light.
2. Be thou my Wisdom, and thou my true Word;
I ever with thee and thou with me, Lord;
Thou and thou only, first in my heart,
Great God of heaven, my treasure thou art.
3. Great God of heaven, my victory won,
May I reach heaven’s joys, O bright heaven’s Sun!
Heart of my own heart, whatever befall,
Still be my Vision, O Ruler of all.
Benediction
Postlude #462 “‘Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus”
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.
On Wednesday, March 18, 6:30 p.m., let’s play “Green Elephant” BINGO! What is “Green Elephant” BINGO? It’s like White Elephant BINGO, except the prizes should be green, in honor of St. Patrick’s day the day before!
You are invited to celebrate our church’s 145th Anniversary on March 22, next Sunday, with a potluck following service!
Our annual Easter Egg Hunt will be Saturday, March 28 at 10 a.m.
· Invite relatives, friends, and the children in your neighborhood to join in this Easter tradition. Bring an empty basket to gather eggs!
· If you took eggs to fill, please return filled eggs by March 22.
Palm Sunday March 29, wave palms and celebrate Jesus!
Maundy Thursday service, April 2 at 6:30 p.m.
Easter: Sunrise service at 7:30 a.m., Worship service at 10 a.m. Invite family and friends to come and celebrate the risen Lord!
Directory Correction labels are available in the foyer.
Mark your calendars for July 20-24 for Vacation Bible School: Illumination Station!
After Children’s Time, children are invited to attend J.A.M. (Jesus And Me) in the room west of the kitchen.
| Feb. Gen. Fund: | Rec’d: | $29,075 | Expenses: | $10,159 |
| Y-T-D Gen. Fund: | Rec’d: | $44,888 | Expenses: | $23,205 |
Anniversaries this week:
Harry & Elaine Worden 3/16 34 years
Birthdays this week:
Gary Slimmer 3/15
Emma Searles 3/16
Katelyn Searles 3/16
Pleasant Hill UMC 3/20 (145 years!)
Bryce Cochran 3/21
Please Pray For
Our World Military & Families Osage City and Reading UMCs
Members of our church and congregation:
Jim B Michelle C Marilyn C Callahan D Dee D John & Dorothy Bruce L Joyce M Matt M Dick & Beverly N
Nick N Camille 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, Peggy, LuAnne’s friend, Jim, Safe Travels
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Family and Friends of Rodger Fry, Sr. Jim Fox