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, September15, 2024, 11:00 a.m

Welcome and Announcements
 
Prelude
 
Bringing Forth the Light of God’s Presence
 
*Call to Worship in unison                             Psalm 23, pg. 137
 
*Hymn #339 FHP               Surely Goodness and Mercy

NZ 386

 

Gospel Lesson                                          John 10:22-30

 

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

 

Our Tithes and Offerings followed by the *Doxology #95

 

*Offertory Prayer in unison                          based on Acts 9:36-43

Holy God, you work wonders beyond our imagination. Thank you for all of the faithful people you have inspired in the history of the church. You have sent into our lives kind Christians who have encouraged us in beautiful ways. Help us to keep growing as disciples led by your Spirit. May we become more devoted to good works and acts of charity, so that others will be blessed in turn. We pray in Jesus’ name. Amen.«
 
Sharing Our Prayer Concerns and Joys
 
Pastoral Prayer followed by the Lord’s Prayer #895
 
*Hymn #381               Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us
 

Message                                     All We Like Sheep &

Hymn #419                                    I Am Thine, O Lord

 

*Taking Forth the Light

 

*Pastoral Benediction

 

*Postlude                                      * Please stand if you are able.

«Written by the Rev. Rosanna Anderson, Associate Director of Stewardship Ministries at Discipleship Ministries, The UMC

& Sermon core by Russell Brownworth, April 2007, Mt Zion/Pleasant Hill UMCs, Bennett-Seagrove, NC

 

Servant Leaders Today:                                     Liturgical Color: Green

Ministers: Congregation

Pianist: Karen Fowler                               Church IT Specialist: Brad Mills

Liturgist: Geri Reese                                                      Next Sunday: TBD

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

Pastor’s devotional blog: MoreThanUseless.com
 
 

All We Like Sheep John 10:22-30

Introduction

John 10:22-33; Matthew 12:9-14; John 5:16-18; John 8:31-59

  1. Sheep Wander, Shepherds Seek Isaiah 53:6
  2. Sheep have Enemies, Shepherds Defend

Ephesians 6:12

  1. Sheep are Useful, Shepherds Shear

1 Timothy 6:17-19

  1. Shepherds Call – Sheep Answer

Experience has taught me that the Shepherd is far more willing to show His sheep the path than the sheep are to follow. He is endlessly merciful, patient, tender, and loving. If we, His stupid and wayward sheep, really want to be led, we will without fail be led. Of that I am sure. ~ Elisabeth Elliot

 

 

Announcements

  • Please see the sign-up sheet for mowing the church grounds
  • The Stair Lift Fund to increase access to our fellowship area

is at $2660. We have $3940 to go!

  • Sept 12 – Council Meeting @ 5:00 pm
  • Sept 19 – United Women of Faith @ 5:00 pm

Upcoming West Plains District Meeting Dates

(formal meetings with District Superintendent, Rev. Nestor Nazario)

Sept 19 – SPRC Meeting, Gay Street UMC @ 7:20 pm

(committee responsible for church/pastor relations)

Oct 8 – Charge Conference, Gay Street UMC @ 6:00 pm

(annual church leadership meeting)