11am Worship Service, 13th Sunday after Pentecost, August 23, 2026
Welcome to our 11am Sunday Worship Service. We hope you will be blessed in our time together.
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August 16, 2026 - 11:00 a.m., 12th Sunday of Pentecost
Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28
Message: "Stumbling Block" - Rev. Joseph Park
If you prefer, the bulletin is linked as a pdf with this livestream.
Prelude: O Store Gud, “How Great Thou Art” - Swedish tune, arr. Held
Introit: This is a Day of New Beginnings - UMH 383 (1, 2)
Opening Hymn: Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above - UMH 102
Opening Prayer and Gloria Patri
Anthem: Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing - arr. John Carter
Lyrics: Robert Robinson, 1758 Music: Wyeth’s Repository of Sacred Music, Part Second, 1813
Hymn: His Eye is On the Sparrow - TFWS 2146
Choral Call to Prayer: Spirit of the Living God - UMH 393
Prayers of the People
Offering & Doxology - UMH 94
Hymn: Lord, Speak to Me, That I May Speak - UMH 463
Choral Benediction: Go In Love - James Culver
Postlude: Toccata in Seven - John Rutter
Welcome to Jarvis Memorial UMC
Thank you for joining us! If you would like to know more about Jarvis or receive church news by email, complete the Connect Card in the pew and place it in an offering box, visit our website at http://jarvis.church, or email: http://jarvis.church If you prefer to speak with a pastor or a staff member, call the office (252-752-3101).
Ways to Welcome Pastor Joseph Park and his Family
Begin praying daily for Joseph, Mimi, Samuel and Sowon.
Send cards and words of welcome and encouragement.
Give a gift certificate to your favorite restaurant.
Invite them to gatherings such as Sunday School or other groups in the early months.
Get to know them informally through lunch/dinner.
Introduce yourself repeatedly.
Combined Service and Brunch We will be having a Single Service Sunday, 9am on Labor Day weekend, 9/6/26 in the TCLC. Bring your appetite - brunch and fellowship follows the 9am service!
Raleigh Ringers concert is August 30 at 4pm! Tickets are available for the event in Realm, use the QR code on the poster, or with the link on Jarvis’ website, www. Jarvis.church. Please let Cheryl know if you would like to assist with the event, greet people in the TCLC, set up & more! cheryl@jarvis.church
New Groups! There are two new groups starting up soon at Jarvis. The New Members class will start on 9/6/26 at the Brunch, look for your table and get to know new church family members. The remainder of the classes will meet in the parlor during the Sunday School hour. The Young Adult Small Group will meet on 9/13/26 at 6pm upstairs in the TCLC.
JAMMS is back! We had a great kick off last Sunday and look forward to our next Children’s, K-5th Grade, JAMMS day, 9/13/26, 4-5:30pm. (Note date change with Labor Day Holiday.)
Manna Bag Ministry: Each day an average of 25 Manna Bags are given to those in need from our front door. Feel free to bring items to the church office or send them directly from your preferred delivery service/retail. We thank you for your generosity. Volunteers are needed, please contact the church office.
TOP 10 LIST of items needed:
(Protein foods and water are in high need currently. All items are appreciated!)
* Bottles of water * Easy open cans of Beanie Weenies * Vienna Sausages
* Protein bars * Lance crackers/Nabs * Beef sticks * Pop Tarts
* Nutri Grain bars * Fruit cups * Rice Krispie treats
Rev. Joseph Park; Cat Colardo, Children's Minister; Cheryl Stephenson, Director of Music Ministries & Bill Wood, Organist; Mary Gardner, Praise Band coordinator
Note: All music is used with church owned music and hymnals and under Jarvis CCLI License # 1408863.