– 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, November 9, 2025, 11:00 a.m
 
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                                                                 

*Hymn #698                                    God of the Ages                                                                   vs1,2,4
 
Gospel Lesson                                   John 8:31-36
 
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

 

Hymn see screen  We Stand for Brave and Selfless Friends

 

Message                                         TRUE FREEDOM&

 

*Hymn see screen                     Glorious Freedom vs1,4

                                                                   NZ505

*Pastoral Benediction
 
*Taking Forth the Light / Postlude
 

* Please stand if you are able.

& Sermon core by Wes Humble, August 17, 2014, Church of the Nazarene, Newark, OH

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Announcements

  • Nov 13th – Council Meeting, 5 pm
  • Nov 16th – Fellowship Dinner – Thanksgiving
  • Nov 20th – United Women of Faith, 5 pm
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Collecting all of November

For the Kids at

Columbia School

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Servant Leaders Today:                                        Liturgical Color: Green

Ministers: Congregation                                 Acolytes: Cole & Griffin Hunt

Pianist: Barb Spitzer                                   Church IT Specialist: Brad Mills

Liturgist: TBD                                                   Next Sunday: Susan Hunt

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

Pastor’s devotional blog: MoreThanUseless.com

True Freedom

Introduction John 8, John 8:36

  1. The CHARACTER of Christ’s Freedom
  2. The CONTENTS of Christ’s Freedom
  3. Deliverance from the bondage of the mind John 8:31
  4. Turns religion into reality
  5. Causes us to know the largeness of God’s heart
  6. Frees us from the bondage of our will John 8:34
  7. Frees us from the bondage of our spirit
  8. The CONDITION that sets us free John 8:36

Next Sunday: Guest Speaker – Gideon Jerry Scott

We will have the opportunity to hear about the impactful work that The Gideons International continues to make across the globe. Since their inception in 1899, they have reached over 2.6 billion people with the hope of the Gospel! We will have the opportunity, if you desire, to contribute to help continue this vital ministry.

Our worship time will be followed by a Thanksgiving-themed fellowship dinner in the basement fellowship hall.

All are invited!