– 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 11, 2026

Welcome and Announcements

 

Prelude / Bringing Forth the Light of God’s Presence

 

*Call to Worship                                             Geri Reese 

L: Or God is Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end.

P: We are the people of many beginnings and endings.            

L: Within God’s time each of us finds our little times, our memories our concerns, our hopes for the future.

All: Let us worship God of all times and places, with love, praise and thanksgiving. Amen

 

*Hymn #140                         Great is Thy Faithfulness

 

*Unison Prayer   

Eternal God, we thank you for the wondrous, precious gift of life, and we are aware of how time slips through our fingers. Caught up in yesterday’s dreams and in tomorrow’s hopes, we often pass by the opportunities of today. Grant us grace to live each moment as a gift from you. In the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ we pray. Amen

 

*Sharing the Peace            greet one another in God’s love and peace

 

The Scripture Text                           Ecclesiastes 3:1-15

 

Our Tithes and Offerings followed by the *Doxology #95

 

*Offertory Prayer 

 

The Message    “The Times and Seasons of our Lives”         Rev. Robert Alexander

 

Hymn #377                              “It is Well With My Soul”

 

Sharing Our Prayer Concerns and Joys

 

Pastoral Prayer followed by the Lord’s Prayer #895

 

*Closing Hymn #98                   “To God Be The Glory”

 

*Unison Benediction 

Let us go now into each new day of our life. Let us walk each path of life hand in hand with our Lord. My Jesus Christ bless us in every place and situation we enter. May the Holy Spirit give us length of days and fullness of life. And above may we live in the peace and life of God our Creator. Amen

 

*Taking Forth the Light / Postlude

 

* Please stand if you are able.

 

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: Lynne Bohandy

Pastor: Thom Fowler 567-231-8759 / pastorthom.3@gmail.com

Pastor’s devotional blog: MoreThanUseless
 

Announcements

  • January 15th – United Women of Faith Meeting – 1 pm
  • January 15th – De-Hanging of the Greens – 4:00 pm
  • January 15th – Council Meeting – 5 pm
 

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!