11am Worship Service, 14th Sunday after Pentecost, August 30, 2026
Welcome to our 11am Sunday Worship Service. We hope you will be blessed in our time together.
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August 30, 2026 - 11:00 a.m., 14th Sunday of Pentecost
Scripture: Romans 12:9-21
Message: "Higher Ground" - Rev. Joseph Park
If you prefer, the bulletin is linked as a pdf with this livestream.
Prelude: Loch Lomond Trad. Scottish/arr.Blevins
Skye Boat Song Yarbrough/arr. Britto
Beth Kupsco, flute; Lisa Ours, clarinet; Cheryl Stephenson, oboe
Introit: This is a Day of New Beginnings - UMH 383 (1, 3)
Opening Hymn: Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah - UMH 127
Opening Prayer and Gloria Patri
Anthem: Beneath the Cross of Jesus - arr. John Carter
Hymn: How Can We Sinners Know - UMH 372
Call to Prayer: When I Went Down to the River to Pray
Woodwind Trioarr. C. Stephenson
Prayers of the People
Offering & Doxology - UMH 94
Hymn: Take My Life and Let It Be - UMH 534
Choral Benediction: Go In Love - James Culver
Postlude: Prelude in G minor - J.S. Bach
Newt Sunday: Combined Service and Brunch - We are 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 TODAY, 4pm in the TCLC! We still have some seats available if you want to bring a friend and purchase tickets at the door. Seating is open seating and doors open for seating at 3:30. We look forward to seeing you at the concert!
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! Children in K-5th grade will gather in the prayerground space upstairs 9/13/26, 4-5:30pm. (Note date change with Labor Day Holiday.)
Ice Cream Social and Welcoming of Pastor Joseph and his family with the Chill Out Challenge! Come show off your homemade ice cream creations, taste and sample other’s creations, and enjoy time with your church family. September 20th at 3:30 in the TCLC.
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.