11am Worship, 3rd Sunday of Lent, March 23, 2025

Scripture Reading: Hebrews 4:12-13, Psalm 119:97-105  

Sermon: “The Good Book” A Sermon Series on Transforming Practices - Rev. W. Donald Warren

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Jarvis Memorial UMC 510 S. Washington Street Greenville, NC 27858

or you may give online: https://jarvis.church/give

We appreciate all gifts and know you are part of helping Jarvis ministries with every gift.

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Prelude: O God, Our Faithful God - J.S. Bach

Chiming of the Hour

Introit: To God Be the Glory - UMH 98 (1, 3)

Opening Hymn: Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise - UMH 103

Anthem: Old Time Religion - arr. Moses Hogan, adapted by Benjamin Harlan, Edward Jones and Allyson Baxter, vocal solos                            

Hymn: Thy Word - UMH 601

Choral Prayer: Saranam, Saranam (Refuge) -  UMH 523 (3) 

Prayers of the People

Offering

Doxology: A Lenten Doxology - Old 100th

Praise God throughout these forty days.

Praise Christ, our Lord, whom God did raise.

And praise the Spirit who imparts 

God’s love in Christ into our hearts. Amen.

     Words: G. W. Dub Shepherd, 2006  Music: Attr. to Louis Bourgeois, 1551

 (Published by The General Board of Discipleship of The UMC, used by permission.)

Hymn: Wonderful Words of Life - UMH 600

Choral Benediction: Let Us Now Depart in Thy Peace - UMH 668 New Mexican Folk Song

Chiming of the Trinity

Postlude: O God, Our Faithful God (partita IX) - J.S. Bach

Manna Bag Ministry: Each day an average of 25 Manna Bags are given to those in need from our front door. We will collect items at the luncheon to support this ministry. 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:

* 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

Ash Wednesday and Wednesday Lenten Services

March 5: Ash Wednesday (12:00 and 6:30) Chapel

March 12: Noon Lenten Service (Lunch provided by Circle of Love)

March 19: Noon Lenten Service (Lunch provided by Circle of Joy)

March 26: Noon Lenten Service (Lunch provided by Circle of Grace)

April 2: Noon Lenten Service (Lunch provided by Music Programs)

April 9: Noon Lenten Service (Lunch provided by Living the Adventure SS Class).

Community Easter Egg Hunt, Sunday, April 13, 3:30-4:30pm

All Children welcome! Hop on over to the Front Lawn of Jarvis for a day of Family Fun and search for Easter Eggs, play games, enjoy face painting and win prizes. The Easter Egg Hunt is sponsored by the Jarvis’ United of Women in Faith groups. Feel free to contribute or donate items to stuff Easter Eggs and give for children’s prizes.

Holy Week and Easter

April 19: Good Friday “Stations of the Cross” in TCLC, 2:30-4:30 by Youth

              Good Friday Service, 6:30pm (Sanctuary)

April 20: Easter Services: Sunrise (6:30 am), 9am & 11am

Rev. W. Donald Warren, Rev. Becky Bradley and Rev. Kuda Kwashe Kagura

Cheryl Stephenson, Director of Music Ministries & Bill Wood, Organist

We welcome Matt Joyner, guest organist and Lori McLelland, guest rehearsal accompanist, during this time while our organist/accompanist is out.

Note: All music used is church owned music and hymnals. Jarvis CCLI License # 1408863.