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October 26, 2025 - 11:00 a.m., 20th Sunday after Pentecost

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-7

Message: “Favorite Bible Verses” Rev. Diane Christianson

Prelude:Toccata in F major - Dietrich Buxtehude

Chiming of the Hour

Introit: Come, Christians, Join to Sing - arr. Dan Bird

Opening Hymn: How Great Thou Art - UMH 77

Prayer of the Day

Gloria Patri - UMH 74

Anthem: Go Forth into the World in Peace - John Rutter, Mary Kathryn Hurst, solo

Hymn: Thy Word Is A Lamp - UMH 601

Affirmation of Faith

Choral Prayer: Outside My Gate, Outside My Door -

Text: Carolyn Winfrey-Gillette, 2018

Music: O Waly Waly, a Traditional Welsh Melody

Prayers of the People

Offering & Doxology - UM94

Hymn: Wonderful Words of Life - UMH 600

Choral Benediction: Three-fold Amen = Danish UMH 898

Chiming of the Trinity

Postlude: Toccata in d minor - J. S. Bach

We welcome Diane Christianson (a retired Elder in the UMC) and Nina Paul (a retired Local Pastor) to lead our worship service today.

We welcome John O’Brien, accompanying services, while Bill Wood is taking time for his health and recovery.

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

Wednesday Gathering

We are focusing on times of reflections in the Bible (prayerful, meditative, redemptive and restorative) Wednesdays, 10:30-11:45am.

Upward Basketball & Cheerleading Volunteers

Upward Basketball and Cheerleading have Saturday games January - February. Volunteers are needed for score keepers, monitors, greeters, registrars, concession workers, and set up. Go to http://jarvis.church/upward and click on the Volunteer tab. Or, send your name, email and phone number to Rick Cannon at http://cannonlaw4u.com

Rev. W. Donald Warren, Cheryl Stephenson, Director of Music Ministries; Bill Wood, Organist; & Mary Gardner, Praise & Worship Music Coordinator; Cat Cooke, Children's Minister

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