9am Worship, 23rd Sunday after Pentecost, November 16, 2025
Welcome to our 9am Sunday Worship Service. We hope you will be blessed in our time together.
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Scripture for November 16: Isaiah 65:17-25
Message: "Doing for One" - Rev. Donald Warren
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.
TOP 10 LIST of items needed:
(Proteins & water are most needed, all are appreciated!)
* Bottles of water * Easy open cans of Beanie Weenies
* Protein bars * Lance crackers
* Beef sticks * Pop Tarts
* Nutri Grain bars * Fruit cups
* Vienna Sausage * Rice Krispie treats
Community Thanksgiving Service
Join us in the Sanctuary for a Community Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, November 23 (4:00 pm).
Advent and Christmas (Yep, it’s that time again!)
Join us in decorating the chur for Advent & Christmas on Monday, November 24 at 2:30. pm.
Chili and Cheer: Preparing for a Season of Light.
Let’s gather on Sunday, November 30 (12:00-2:00) on the first Sunday of Advent for food, fellowship and wreath- making. This is a single service Sunday (11:00 am).
Fair Trade Market
The Fair Trade Christmas Market (A project of NC Stop Human Trafficking) is coming to Jarvis on Sunday, December 7. Nativities, ornaments, jewelry, purses and other gifts from around the world will be available. These artisans are paid a fair, living wage and buying Fair Trade Certified products provides jobs for vulnerable people, and provides beautiful and unique gifts for your loved ones. If you will not be at Jarvis that Sunday, please support them by shopping online at www.fairtradersproject.org.
Poinsettias
Poinsettias will decorate the Chancel and TCLC throughout the season of Advent. Poinsettias may be purchased in honor or in remembrance of your loved ones for $10 each. Orders must be completed by December 14. Write “Poinsettia” on the memo line or envelope for cash or check payments and turn it into the church office/offering box along with an order form on the back table.
Looking Ahead
11/26/25 First Responder’s Meal - plan to volunteer
12/5/25 First Friday Artwalk, Suzuki Strings Holiday Concert in Sanctuary
12/8/25 Eastern Youth Orchestra Chamber Music Concert (7:00 pm)
12/14/25 Youth led Christmas Drama (TCLC, 10:00 am)
12/21/25 Service of Lessons and Carols (11:00 am)
12/24/25 Christmas Eve TCLC Service (5:00pm)
12/24/25 Christmas Eve Sanctuary Service (8:00 pm)
12/28/25 Single Service (TCLC, 9:00 am, social to follow)
Rev. W. Donald Warren, Cheryl Stephenson, Director of Music Ministries; Mary Gardner, Praise & Worship Music Coordinator & Bill Wood, Organist
Note: All music used is church owned music and hymnals. Jarvis CCLI License # 1408863.