– 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, September 14, 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 #61                            Come, Thou Almighty King

vs1 & 4
 
Gospel Lesson                                        Matthew 25:34-40
 
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
 
Message     Following Christ: Rolled Up Sleeves &
 

*Hymn #732                                             I Then Shall Live

NZ 732
 
*Pastoral Benediction
 
*Taking Forth the Light / Postlude
 

* Please stand if you are able.

& Sermon core by Wes Humble, September 13, 2009, Church of the Nazarene, Newark, OH

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Announcements

  • Sept 18th – United Women of Faith, 5 pm
  • Oct 9th – Council Meeting, 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: Geri Reese                                       Next Sunday: Joe Noonen

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

Pastor’s devotional blog: MoreThanUseless.com

Following Christ: Rolled Up Sleeves

Introduction Luke 4:30f; Revelation 22:2; Luke 4; Matthew 25:40; John 13:34-35, 15:13

Five portraits of love:

  1. Words Colossians 4:6, Proverbs 16:24
  2. Deeds 1 Corinthians 13
  3. Thoughts Proverbs 23:7; Psalm 19:14
  4. Gifts Acts: 20:33-35
  5. Steps Philippians 3:14

4 observations about opportunities

to serve and show love

  1. Opportunities are often disguised as problems
  2. Opportunities are often time sensitive
  3. Opportunities are often tested by opposition
  4. Opportunities are usually missed because of fear

The Ripple Factor

Next Sunday: Following Christ: Open Hands

Living with open hands means living generously – trusting God instead of clinging tightly to possessions or plans. Like Gaius in 3 John, we are called to support God’s work, show hospitality, and love others as a reflection of Christ. True freedom comes when we release what we’re holding and let God use it for His purpose.

3 John 1-11; Ephesians 4:1-13; 1 Peter 4:9; Romans 12:13