11am Worship, 10th Sunday after Pentecost, August 17, 2025
Welcome to our 11am Sunday Worship Service. We hope you will be blessed in our time together.
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We welcome Rev. Bill Sherman giving the message today, while Rev. W. Donald Warren is on his Renewal Leave.
August 17, 2025 - 11:00 a.m., 10th Sunday after Pentecost
Scripture: Romans 12: 1-8, Matthew 16: 13-20
Message: “Right Time, Right Place, Right One” Rev. Bill Sherman
Prelude: Aria - Eugene Bozza; Michael Stephenson, saxophone & Barbara Valentine, accompanist
Chiming of the Hour
Introit: Sing of the Lord's Goodness - Ernest Sands/W & S 3010
Opening Hymn: Holy God, We Praise Thy Name (Stanzas 1-4) - UMH 79
Prayer of the Day
Psalter Psalm 80 (Response 2) - UMH 801
Gloria Patri - UMH 74
Instrumental Anthem: Jesus Loves Me - Bradbury/Olstad
Hymn: If Thou But Suffer God to Guide Thee - UMH 142
Affirmation of Faith
Choral Prayer: There's a Spirit of Love in This Place - Mark A. Miller/W & S #3148
Prayers of the People
Offering & Doxology: Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow - UMH 94
Hymn: Blessed Assurance - UMH 369
Choral Benediction: Go In Love - James Culver
Chiming of the Trinity
Postlude: Blessed Assurance - Knapp/Olstad
We welcome Barbara Valentine and are glad she is sharing her gifts with music, playing for our service today while Bill Wood is away.
Children's Summer Sunday School
Children’s summer Sunday School is planned for August 24. Parents and grandparents, mark your calendars!
First Responders 2025 Leaders Needed
The Jarvis Annual First Responders Appreciation Lunch is scheduled for the Wednesday before Thanksgiving (November 26). New leaders are needed this year. Katie Leegins-Vinson and Jonathan Soulen have led the past three years and are available every step of the way. However, it is healthy to rotate new leadership from time to time. Interested? Email Katie http://gmail.com or Jonathan http://gmail.com
Video Series: “We Are Jarvis United Methodist”
We are celebrating the many important ministries Jarvis provides with an on-going video series. Check the Jarvis Facebook page. What ministry should we highlight next? Email Jonathan http://gmail.com for next steps!
Chill Out Challenge, Resource Fair & Back to School Supply Drive
Sunday, August, 24 (4:00-5:30) is time to explore what Jarvis has to offer! Do you have an Ice Cream recipe to share? Sign-up for the challenge with the church office by August 20! Come on the 24th and eat ice cream, explore the ministries at Jarvis and bring school supply items to donate: pencils, spiral notebooks, essay notebooks, folders, crayons, erasable markers, and more. Feel free to bring these items anytime before the 24th if you prefer.
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:
(Protein foods and water are in high need currently. All items 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
Rev. W. Donald Warren, Cheryl Stephenson, Director of Music Ministries; Bill Wood, Organist; & Mary Gardner, Praise & Worship Music Coordinator.
Note: All music used is church owned music and hymnals. Jarvis CCLI License # 1408863.