Wednesday with the Wesleys

Weep with them that weep. If you can do no more, at least mix your tears with theirs; and give them healing words, such as may calm their minds, and mitigate their sorrows. But if you can, if you are able to give them actual assistance, let it not be wanting. Be as eyes to the blind, as feet to the lame, a husband to the widow, and a father to the fatherless. This will greatly tend to conciliate the affection, and to give a profitable pleasure, not only to those who are immediate objects of your compassion, but to others likewise that 'see your good works and glorify your Father which is in heaven'.

- John Wesley (On Pleasing All Men)

Scripture lessons for April 26

 
We bring April to a close next Sunday with lessons from Psalm 23 

and John 10:1-10.

Third Sunday of Easter

 

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Today's bulletin

L-R: Gloria Sharp, Judy Luksik, Korla Schuhmacher (Renae Herr - Pianist)

Linda Bighley - Scripture Reader

Nancy Beighley - Giving the Message

Joys

+ We celebrate God's gift that we can worship together!

+ We celebrate today's women-led worship service.

+ We celebrate yesterday's successful, fun gathering of United Women in Faith as they convened for the Prairie Winds Area (district) Spring Gathering at the Cornerstone United Methodist Church in Marshall, Minnesota.

+Praise God for the faithful service of our beloved pianist, Renae H. and for Cheryl R. who served as usher today.

Concerns

+Praying for all who are dealing with medical challenges: Craig R., Judy C., Donna D., Karnella S. … and Dean, Paul, Amanda, Gary, Steve and Billy.

+Praying for the family and friends of all who have recently died.

+Praying for all who are impacted directly and indirectly by conflict in the world.

+Praying for peace.

Bulletin for April 19

“You who are righteous, rejoice in the Lord and be glad! All you whose hearts are right, sing out in joy!” – Psalm 32:11 (CEB)

Call to Worship (inspired by Romans 12:2)

Brothers and sisters, we gather in worship today with special remembrance for those called to set-apart ministry. In the words of Paul, “I urge you to offer your bodies as a living and holy sacrifice to God.” Lord, help us worship you with our eyes and our ears; with our mouths and our hands. Because we are rooted in Christ, we give our whole selves to you. 

Be transformed from the inside out by renewing your mind. Lord, help us worship you with our hearts and our minds. Renew our thoughts as we grow in knowledge – that we may sharpen our focus on you.

You will be able to discern what God wills and whatever God finds good, pleasing, and complete. Lord, show us your will for each one of us gathered for worship. Show us your will for our congregation. Help us to please you in our worship, in our service, and in our daily lives.

-- Adapted from Romans 12:1-2 by SVMC Instructors and board members John Hess (So. PA District) and Joe Detrick (Atlantic Northeast District).

Hymn: “Just as I Am, Without One Plea,” #357

Prayer

Gloria Patri: #70

Prayer & The Lord’s Prayer (sung)      

Offering / Doxology: #95 / Offering Prayer

Reading and Segmented Singing of Hymn: “There Is a Balm in Gilead,” #375

Scripture Lesson: Romans 12:2

Message from Nancy Beighley

Hymn: “I’m Gonna Live So God Can Use Me,” #2153

Choral Amen

“The worship is ended; let the service begin.”

4 church agencies propose unifying into one

Four United Methodist general agencies announced April 17 that they plan to unify into a single organization.

At their individual spring meetings, the boards of Discipleship Ministries, Global Ministries, Higher Education and Ministry and United Methodist Communications each unanimously supported a framework to combine their ministries under one structure. United Methodist News is part of United Methodist Communications.

“The unification of these four agencies will allow us to better coordinate our mission and ministry for all levels of The United Methodist Church — from the local church to conferences and general church bodies,” said Dan Krause, the top executive of United Methodist Communications.

“It also allows us to meet the changing needs of the denomination by being nimbler and more aligned.”

To go forward, such a union will need the approval of the next General Conference, scheduled May 8-18, 2028, in Minneapolis. If approved, the unification would go into effect on Jan. 1, 2029.

Read more at this link.

Wednesday with the Wesleys

O continue thy loving kindness towards me and take me into thy protection this night. Let thy holy angels watch over me to defend me from the attempts of evil men and evil spirits. Let me rest in peace, and not sleep in sin; and grant that I may rise more fit for thy service...

Now, to God the Father, who first loved us, and made us accepted in the Beloved; to God the Son, who loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood; to God the Holy Ghost, who sheddeth the love of God abroad in our hearts, be all love and all glory in time and to all eternity. Amen.

- John Wesley (from A Collection of Forms of Prayer for Every Day of the Week - Saturday evening)

Scripture Lesson for April 19

Join us for worship next Sunday at 9:00 a.m. as the ladies of Glenville UMC lead our worship service. Our service will center around Romans 12:2.