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We welcome Rev. Joyce Day giving the message today, while Rev. W. Donald Warren is on his Renewal Leave.

August 3, 2025 - 11:00 a.m., 8th Sunday after Pentecost

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21, Hosea 11:1-11

Message: “A Love That Won’t Let Go” - Rev. Joyce Day

Prelude: hriste Sanctorum - Paris Antiphoner, arr. Wilbur Held

Chiming of the Hour

Introit: Sing of the Lord's Goodness - Ernest Sands/W & S 3010

Opening Hymn: Great Is Thy Faithfulness - UMH 140

Prayer of the Day & Gloria Patri - UMH 74

Anthem: The Call - Ralph Vaughan Williams, Jason Kossol, baritone, text: George Herbert (1633)

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

Service of Holy Communion

Hymn: Love Divine, All Loves Excelling - UMH 384

Choral Benediction: Go In Love - James Culver

Chiming of the Trinity

Postlude: Restoration - Early American/arr. Held

Children's Summer Sunday School

Children’s summer Sunday School is planned for August 24. Parents and grandparents, mark your calendars!

Upcoming Worship Schedule

Sunday, August 10: Rev. Jon Strother (9:00/11:00)

Sunday, August 17: Cat Colardo (9:00) & Rev. Bill Sherman (11:00)

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; Mary Gardner, Praise & Worship Music Coordinator & Bill Wood, Organist

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