Living Faithfully in God’s Promise
“Elisha Heals Naaman”
Sunday, November 8, 2026
*Please stand in body or in spirit. Congregational responses are in bold and preceded by "All"
GATHERING
Welcome and Announcements
Invitation and Sharing of Peace
Peace be with you. And also with you.
Prelude How Can I Keep From Singing Rejuvenate
Call to Worship (Clergy Stuff)
LEADER: Come to the waters of life.
ALL: We will wash and be clean.
LEADER: God frees us from all that separates us from our neighbors.
ALL: Let us live in harmonious community with all creation.
Opening Prayer (Clergy Stuff)
ALL: Loving God, As Elisha crossed boundaries to heal a man from another nation, so let us cross and break down boundaries in order to bring healing and wholeness to our neighbors regardless of our preconceived notions of who they are. So open our hearts, minds, and spirits that we cannot help but pour out your love on all creation. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
*Opening Song Healer of Our Every Ill TFWS 2213
Refrain
Healer of our every ill,
light of each tomorrow,
give us peace
beyond our fear,
and hope beyond our sorrow.
- You who know our
fears and sadness,
grace us with your
peace and gladness;
Spirit of all comfort,
fill our hearts.
Refrain
Healer of our every ill,
light of each tomorrow,
give us peace
beyond our fear,
and hope beyond our sorrow.
- In the pain and
joy beholding
how your grace
is still unfolding,
give us all your vision,
God of love.
Refrain
Healer of our every ill,
light of each tomorrow,
give us peace
beyond our fear,
and hope beyond our sorrow.
- Give us strength to
love each other,
every sister,
every brother;
Spirit of all kindness,
be our guide.
Refrain
Healer of our every ill,
light of each tomorrow,
give us peace
beyond our fear,
and hope beyond our sorrow.
- You who know each
thought and feeling,
teach us all your
way of healing;
Spirit of compassion,
fill each heart.
Refrain
Healer of our every ill,
light of each tomorrow,
give us peace
beyond our fear,
and hope beyond our sorrow.
LISTENING
Scripture Reading 2 Kings 5:1-19a
LEADER: This is the word of God for the people of God.
ALL: Thanks be to God.
Message for All Ages
Sermon “Elisha Heals Naaman” Rev. DV Yost
RESPONDING
*Sermon Song There Is a Balm in Gilead UMH 375
Refrain
There is a balm in Gilead
to make the wounded whole;
there is a balm in Gilead
to heal the sin-sick soul.
- Sometimes I
feel discouraged,
and think my
work’s in vain.
But then the Holy Spirit
revives my soul again.
Refrain
There is a balm in Gilead
to make the wounded whole;
there is a balm in Gilead
to heal the sin-sick soul.
- Don’t ever
feel discouraged,
for Jesus is your friend,
and if you
look for knowledge
he’ll ne’er refuse to lend.
Refrain
There is a balm in Gilead
to make the wounded whole;
there is a balm in Gilead
to heal the sin-sick soul.
- If you can’t
preach like Peter,
if you can’t
pray like Paul,
just tell the love of Jesus,
and say he died for all.
Refrain
There is a balm in Gilead
to make the wounded whole;
there is a balm in Gilead
to heal the sin-sick soul.
Prayers of the People
Leader: God of mercy, ALL: You hear our prayer.
The Lord’s Prayer (Spoken)
All: 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.
Offertory Craig Nickerson, Organist
*Offering Response Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow (UMH 94)
*Prayer of Dedication (Clergy Stuff)
ALL: Holy God, you cross our human-created boundaries to lavish your abundance on us. In gratitude we return these gifts to you. Bless and use them for the sake of those who are in need, that all might flourish according to your will. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
SENDING
*Closing Song Thy Holy Wings, O Savior UMH 502
1. Thy holy wings, O Savior,
spread gently over me,
and let me rest securely
through good and ill in thee.
O be my strength
and portion,
my rock and hiding place,
and let my every moment
be lived within thy grace.
2. O wash me in the waters
of Noah’s cleansing flood;
give me a willing spirit,
a heart both
clean and good.
And take into thy keeping
thy children
great and small,
and while we sweetly slumber,
enfold us one and all.
*Benediction
Benediction Response
Postlude
Next Week
God’s Plan for Peace
“Micah”
November 15, 2026 Micah 5:2-5a; 6:6-8
This Week at Arnolia
- Monday, November 9: 7 PM Spiritual Care First Aid (virtual)
- Tuesday, November 10: Thrift Store accepting donations
- Tuesday, November 10: 12 Noon Pastors Study
- Tuesday, November 10: 6:30 PM Bible Study
- Wednesday, November 11: 7:30 PM Rejuvenate
- Thursday, November 12: 10 AM - 2PM Thrift Store OPEN
- Thursday, November 12: 6:30 PM Celebration Ringers
- Thursday, November 12: 7:30 PM Chancel Choir
- Friday, November 13 Pastor’s Sabbath – Church Office Closed
- Saturday, November 14: 10 AM - 2 PM Thrift Store OPEN
- Sunday, November 15: 10 AM: Worship Service
- Sunday, November 15: 11:15 AM Congregational Town Hall
Copywrite
How Can I Keep From Singing, by Chris Tomlin, Matt Redman, and Ed Cash, © 2006 Rising Springs Music; Thankyou Music Ltd; Vamos Publishing; worshiptogether.com songs; Wondrously Made Songs, CCLI #4822372 Used by Permission. CCLI Church Copyright License Number: 1684333 and Streaming License Number: 20155039.
Healer of Our Every Ill, by Marty Haugen, © 1987, GIA Publications, Inc., OneLicense #00115
Reprinted / Streamed with permission under One License A-735755. All Rights Reserved.
There Is a Balm in Gilead, by William Farley Smith, © Words: Public Domain; Music: 1989 The United Methodist Publishing House, CCLI #5612914 - UMH 375 Used by Permission. CCLI Church Copyright License Number: 1684333 and Streaming License Number: 20155039.
Thy Holy Wings, O Savior, Text Translaged by Garcia Grindal, Text: © 1983, Selah Publishing Co., OneLicense #25950, UMH 502 Reprinted / Streamed with permission under One License A-735755. All Rights Reserved.
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