– 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, May 17, 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
*Hymn see screen Brethren, We Have Met to Worship
vs1&4 / NZ23
Gospel Lesson Luke 18:1-8
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
followed by the Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer #895
Message Connect to God: The Password Is Prayer &
*Pastoral Benediction
*Taking Forth the Light / Postlude
* Please stand if you are able.
& Sermon core from Wes Humble, November 5, 2006, Newark Church of the Nazarene, Newark, Ohio
Servant Leaders Today: Liturgical Color: White
Ministers: Congregation Acolytes: Cole & Griffin Hunt
Pianist: Barb Spitzer Church IT Specialist: Brad Mills
Liturgist: Ada Carey Next Sunday: Geri Reese
Pastor: Thom Fowler 567-231-8759 / pastorthom.3@gmail.com
Pastor’s devotional blog: MoreThanUseless.com
Announcements
* May 21st – United Women of Faith to Olive Garden
– leaving the church at 12 pm
* June 11th – Council Meeting – 5 pm
Connect To God: The Password Is Prayer
Introduction Luke 18:1-8
- What is prayer?
- Why is prayer necessary?
- When should we pray? 1 Thessalonians 5:17;
Ephesians 5:20; Matthew 18:19-20; Romans 12:12
- What should we pray about? Romans 8:26-27
- How should we pray?
persistent – insistent – consistent
Psalm 27:1-6; James 4:2b; Matthew 6:5-15; Colossians 4:2
For clearer communication, please use the provided Prayer Request Cards found in your pew’s hymnal rack.
This will help Pastor Thom with spelling names and clarity of details. It will also help save time, as we won’t need to repeat everything for the congregation and those listening online. Prayer Requests can also be sent to our e-mail – SouthVernonUMC@gmail.com
Next Sunday’s Sermon (05/24/26):
ACTS: The Promise
On Pentecost, God fulfilled His promise by sending the Holy Spirit—not to create lifeless religion, but to bring believers into a vibrant relationship with Him. This message from Acts 2 explores how the Holy Spirit helps us experience God, empowers us to live boldly for Christ, and makes us part of His unshakable kingdom.
Luke 17:20-21, 24:49; John 14:16-17, 16:33; Acts 2:1-13, 38, 41, 46-47, 4:4, 5:40-42, Ephesians 1:13; Philippians 3:13; Hebrews 12:28; James 2:5; 2 Peter 1:3-4
We should have our donation bottles by next Sunday if you would like to support this worthwhile and vital ministry in our community.
SAVE THE DATE!
Get a head start on your summer and mark your calendars now for a
very special time of fellowship!
Sunday, August 9th, 4:00 pm
The Rossers and Newcombs have graciously offered to host this summer’s picnic fellowship!
There will for sure be plenty of ice cream and popcorn, and some other very nice things that are in the works!
We will gather rain or shine, in that there will be a large tent at the Rossers’ home. Handicapped restrooms will be accessible.
Several outdoor games and activities will be available, as well!