– Bulletin –
South Vernon United Methodist Church
142 Columbus Road, Mt. Vernon, Ohio 43050
southvernonumc@gmail.com www.southvernonumc.org
“Brighten the Corner Where We Are with the Love of Jesus
Sunday, January 4, 2026
Welcome and Announcements
*Sharing the Peace greet one another in God’s love and peace
Prelude / Bringing Forth the Light of God’s Presence
*Call to Worship see screen
Epistle Lesson Hebrews 10:19-25
Our Tithes and Offerings followed by the *Doxology #95
*Offertory Prayer see screen
Children’s Message all children, please come to the front.
Sharing Our Prayer Concerns and Joys
Pastoral Prayer followed by the Lord’s Prayer #895
Message Be Holy? You Betcha! &
The Sacrament of Holy Communion
*Pastoral Benediction
*Taking Forth the Light / Postlude
* Please stand if you are able.
& The core of this sermon is from the 2007 Pentecost Issue of Preacher’s Magazine
Servant Leaders Today: Liturgical Color: White
Ministers: Congregation Acolytes: Cole & Griffin Hunt
Pianist: Barb Spitzer Church IT Specialist: Brad Mills
Liturgist: Lynne Bohandy Next Sunday: TBD
Pastor: Thom Fowler 567-231-8759 / pastorthom.3@gmail.com
Pastor’s devotional blog: MoreThanUseless.com
Announcements
- Jan 15th – United Women of Faith Meeting – 1 pm
- July 15th – Council Meeting – 5 pm
BE HOLY? YOU BETCHA! Hebrews 10:19-25
God calls us to be holy
1 Peter 1:15-16, Leviticus 11:44,45; 19:2; 20:7, Hebrews 10
We have “confidence to enter the Most Holy Place.” Leviticus 11:44,45; 19:2; 20:7, Hebrews 10:19, 20
Because of Jesus, we can draw near to God “in full assurance of faith” Hebrews 10:22
Assurance leads to perseverance
Hebrews 10:15, 1 John 4:18, Hebrews 10:23
Jesus makes us holy, and Jesus keeps us holy
Romans 8:15-16; 1 Corinthians 2:12
Next Sunday (01/11/26):
Guest Speaker: Rev. Bob Alexander
We love the many new faces!
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We’re overjoyed that so many are joining us for our services, and we’re praying that you continue to find
fulfillment in your time with us! To ensure there is enough parking for all attendees, be aware that there is ample parking on the school side of our building, as well, with easy access to our rear entrance. Thank you for your presence!