11am service, Ascension Sunday, May 17, 2026
Welcome to our 11am Sunday Worship Service. We hope you will be blessed in our time together.
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May 17, 2026 - 11:00 a.m., Ascension Sunday
Scripture: Acts 1: 1-11
Message: “God-Living-In-Us” - Rev. W. Donald Warren
Prelude: Chorale and Fugue: “All Glory be to God on High" - J.S. Bach
Chiming of the Hour
Introit: Immortal, Invisible God Only Wise - UMH 103 (2, 4)
Opening Hymn: Alleluia, Alleluia- UMH 162
Prayer of the Day
Gloria Patri
Passing of the Peace
Handbell Music: Children of the Heavenly Father Swedish Melody
Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee John Dykes/arr Kearns
Prayer for Illumination
Anthem: I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say - Lloyd Larson
Hymn: Spirit Song - UMH 347
Affirmation of Faith
Choral Response: Breathe on Me, Breath of God - UMH 420 (1, 2)
Prayers of the People & The Lord's Prayer
Offering & Doxology - UMH 94
Hymn: Crown Him with Many Crowns - UMH 327
Blessing
Choral Benediction: God Be with You Till We Meet Again - UMH 672 (3)
Chiming of the Trinity
Postlude: Jesus, Priceless Treasure- F.W. Zachau
Miracle Sunday
What is Miracle Sunday? It is an initiative, a global effort in the UNITED Methodist Church (30,000 congregations worldwide) to help raise up 500 new pastors across Africa, Europe, and the Philippines. Through this effort, we seek to address a long standing disparity. Seventy-one percent (71%) of U.S. clergy hold a master’s degree, compared to only five percent (5%) outside the U.S. by establishing an Endowment for Clergy Theological Education. While the General Conference allocates more than 50 million for U.S. Seminaries, only 5 million is provided for more than 20 seminaries in other regions of the world. This initiative will help close the gap and support the development of strong, well-prepared leaders across our global connection. The North Carolina Conference has a goal of having 90% participation among the congregation. Let's be one of those churches! Thank you for your generosity. You can give through the collection box in the back of the sanctuary, the church office or online by using this QR code. Write “Miracle Sunday” in the memo.
Upcoming Dates for you
May 24 Single Service Sunday, 11am in the Sanctuary for Memorial Day Weekend
May 31, 6:30, Tar River Community Band, Sunday in the Park
@ Wildwood Park Event Shelter, 3450 Blue Heron Dr. Greenville
June 5, Caroline Parker in Recital, Jarvis with the First Friday Artwalk
A reception honoring Donald and Lori Warren is scheduled for Sunday, June 7 (12:00-2:00 pm). More details to follow.
Jarvis is hosting CHILDCARE for the NCCUMC Conference June 17-20. There’s a need for volunteers and workers. Please contact mailto:cheryl@jarvis.church if you would like to assist.
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. W. Donald Warren, Pastor, Catherine Colardo, Children's Minister, 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.