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August 9, 2026 - 11:00 a.m., 11th Sunday of Pentecost

Scripture: Psalm 105: 1-6, 16-22, 45b 

Message: "Seek the Lord Continually" - Rev. Joseph Park

If you prefer, the bulletin is linked as a pdf with this livestream.

Prelude:   Voluntary in G - William Boyce

Introit: This is a Day of New Beginnings  - UMH 383 (1, 1)

Opening Hymn: All Creatures of Our God and King  (Stanzas 1-5) - UMH 62 

Opening Prayer and Gloria Patri

Anthem:  Lord, You Have Come to the Lakeshore, “Tú has venido a la orilla”  -   UMH 344    

                     Lyrics and Music: Cesáreo Gabaráin (1936-1991)

                    “Pescador de Hombres” (“Fisher of Men” written in 1979)

 Hymn: Seek Ye First - UMH 405   

Choral Call to Prayer: Spirit of the Living God -  UMH 393

Prayers of the People

Offering & Doxology - UMH 94

Hymn:  My Hope is Built on Nothing Less - UMH 368

Choral Benediction: Go In Love -  James Culver

Postlude: Toccata in E major (I. Prelude) -  J.S. Bach

Welcome to Jarvis Memorial UMC

Thank you for joining us! If you would like to know more about Jarvis or receive church news by email, complete the Connect Card in the pew and place it in an offering box, visit our website at http://jarvis.church, or email: http://jarvis.church If you prefer to speak with a pastor or a staff member, call the office (252-752-3101).

If you have prayer concerns you want to share with the church, please let us know by contacting the church office or using this form on our website: https://jarvis.church/prayer.

Ways to Welcome Pastor Joseph Park and his Family

Begin praying daily for Joseph, Mimi, Samuel and Sowon. 

Send cards and words of welcome and encouragement.

Give a gift certificate to your favorite restaurant.

Invite them to gatherings such as Sunday School or other groups in the early months.

Get to know them informally through lunch/dinner. 

Introduce yourself repeatedly.

Summer Activities

School Supply Drive - Please bring items needed for back to school to the tubs in the TCLC entry or the Hall of History, near the Main Office area.

Camp Glow - August 16-19. A Jarvis JAMMS summer camp experience! Kick off begins at 4pm, August 16. August 17-19 goes from 9am to 12 noon. Volunteers are needed, please email http://jarvis.church if you want to volunteer or get involved.  There will be a volunteer training and meeting on August 9th directly after the 11am service.  

Summer Sunday School - August 2 and August 16 are family style Sunday School in TCLC for children, youth, young adults and parents who want to plug in and have some fun across generations.

Raleigh Ringers concert is coming to Jarvis, 4pm, August 30! Tickets are available for the event in Realm - you can use this link Raleigh Ringers link to Jarvis website to purchase them or use the QR code on the poster. Please let Cheryl know if you would like to assist with the event, greet people in the TCLC or help serve the musicians lunch! cheryl@jarvis.church

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.