– 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 10, 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 #695     O Lord, May Church & Home Combine

 

Epistle Lesson                               2 Timothy 3:16-17

 

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                        Ruth: A Loyal Love Story&

 

*Hymn see screen                             Redeemed NZ415

 

*Pastoral Benediction

 

*Taking Forth the Light / Postlude

* Please stand if you are able.

& Sermon core from Brian Bill, May 2002, Edgewood Baptist Church, Rock Island, IL

Servant Leaders Today:                                         Liturgical Color: White

Ministers: Congregation                                 Acolytes: Cole & Griffin Hunt

Pianist: Barb Spitzer                                   Church IT Specialist: Brad Mills

Liturgist: Sharon Holmess                                  Next Sunday: Ada Carey

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

Pastor’s devotional blog: MoreThanUseless.com

Announcements

*  May 14th – Council Meeting – 5 pm

*  May 21st – United Women of Faith to Olive Garden

– leaving the church at 12 pm

 

RUTH: A Loyal Love Story Ruth 1-4

Introduction Romans 15:4; Nehemiah 8:3; 1 Timothy 4:13

  1. Timing
  2. Famine and Flight. Deuteronomy 11
  3. A Risky Move
  4. Tragedy Strikes
  5. God’s Provision: Gleaning Leviticus 19:9-10
  6. The Kinsman-Redeemer
  7. A Bold Request Ruth 3
  8. The City Gate Ruth 4; 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Reading of The Book of Ruth

Love Lessons

  1. Surrender to God’s Sovereignty
  2. Cultivate your character
  3. Receive the Redeemer

 

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 (05/17/26):

Prayer: Our God Connection

Join us as we explore the life-changing power of prayer and why it is essential for every follower of Christ. Through Scripture, compelling illustrations, and the teachings of Jesus, we’ll rediscover prayer not as a ritual but as a living connection with God that strengthens, guides, and transforms our lives. Join us as we learn to pray with persistence, faith, and intimacy with our Heavenly Father.

Luke 18:1-8; 1 Thessalonians 5:17; Ephesians 5:20;

Matthew 18:19-20; Romans 12:12; Romans 8:26-27;

Psalm 27:1-6; James 4:2b; Matthew 6:5-15; Colossians 4:2

We should have our donation bottles by next Sunday if you would like to support this worthwhile and vital ministry in our community.