– 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 2, 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 #547                   O Church of God, United vs1,3,4

 

Gospel Lesson                                                    John 2:1-11
 
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 #550        Christ, from Whom All Blessings Flow

vs1,2,5,6
 
Message                                               Amazing Love &
 
The Sacrament of Holy Communion
 

*Hymn see screen                                Joy Unspeakable vs1,2,4

NZ423
 
*Pastoral Benediction
 
*Taking Forth the Light / Postlude
 

* Please stand if you are able.

& Sermon core by Aaron Brown, added January 2, 2001, Hedges Chapel UMC, Ashville, OH
and Rodney. J. Buchanan, September 10, 2000, Mulberry St. UMC, Mt. Vernon, OH

Announcements

  • Nov 13th – Council Meeting, 5 pm
  • Nov 16th – Guest Speaker, Gideon Jerry Scott, followed by a Thanksgiving-themed fellowship dinner
  • Nov 20th – United Women of Faith, 5 pm
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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: Sharon Holmes                  Next Sunday: Geri Reese

Pastor: Thom Fowler 567-231-8759 / pastorthom.3@gmail.com
Pastor’s devotional blog: MoreThanUseless.com
What Do You Do When the Wine Runs Out?
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John 2:1-11

The sign of Jesus’ first miracle informs us that…

1) …the wine can run out. John 2:3b

2) …Jesus can turn the water into wine.

    John 2:5b; 2 Corinthians 3:18

3) …Jesus offers an abundance of new wine.

    Malachi 3:10
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Next Sunday: True Freedom John 8

We often think of freedom in political or personal terms – freedom of speech, worship, or choice – but Jesus spoke of a deeper kind of freedom. In John 8:36, He declared, “So if the Son sets you free, you are truly free.” This message explores what real freedom looks like – not freedom from suffering or struggle, but freedom from the bondage of sin, pride, and fear. True freedom comes only through surrendering our hearts to Christ, the One who breaks every chain and makes us truly free.