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Worship Guide for the Next Live Service…
Sunday October 5, 2025 - 10:15 AM
Sunday October 5, 2025
17th Sunday after Pentecost
Galatians is the book that talks about the “Fruits of the Spirit” (…”G” = Grapes = fruit ….). We won’t get to the “Fruits of the Spirit” passage for a few weeks (it’s at the end of chapter 5). Paul uses another powerful metaphor about the “Armor of God”, and that’s in the book of Ephesians. It’s easy to forget which book contains which metaphor, so here’s a five-question quiz that might help you keep them straight (and to “Pre-Prayer” for this sermon series on Galatians). Give it a few tries (you’ll see some different questions on each attempt): You got ’em all. You know the difference between Grapes and Helmets! But are there still arrows that could pierce your armor? Give the quiz another try. Not quite- you missed at least one question. Polish your armor; try the quiz a few more times… Shield of Faith
Ephesians 6:14-18…
14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
NIV Remember the following (you might see them again…): Imagination Imagination and creativity can be considered to be gifts from God which can be used to glorify Him, but this is not listed as a “Fruit of the Spirit” in this passage. Galatians 5:22-23 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control….
NIV Galatians Remember: Galatians = Grapes Galatians 5:19-24… 19 The acts of the sinful nature are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God. 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the sinful nature with its passions and desires.
NIV Ephesians EpheSians has an “S” in the middle, just like we need a Shield to guard our midsection. Ephesians 6:10-18… 10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. 18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.
NIV Righteousness Ephesians 6:14-18…
14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
NIV Remember the following (you might see them again…):Results
#1. What is the Shield? “… the shield of ___, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.”
#2. According to Galatians 5:22 (NIV translation), which of the following is NOT listed as a “Fruit of the Spirit”?
#3. Which book describes the Fruits of the Spirit?
#4. Which book tells us to put on the Armor of God?
#5. What is this armor: “The Breastplate of ___”
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Welcome and Announcements (Calendar Page)
Greeting Each Other: Attendance
As the in-person congregation shakes hands and greets each other, use the above “attendance form” to say “hello” and to raise any prayer concerns that you may have this morning.
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Opening Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2, and:
So let’s walk with God, and run our race faithfully. And let’s walk by faith through this world, not by sight, until that blessed day when, having finished our race of faith, we, too, will receive the crown of righteousness from the one who first ran the race for us, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
Song of Praise & Worship: “By Faith”
Opening Hymn: “Standing on the Promises” (Hymnal #374)
Worship in Tithes & Offerings:
Kid’s Moment: (afterwards, the children will be dismissed for Childrens’ Church)
Prayer Chorus: “Kum Ba Ya” (Hymnal #494 vs 1,3,4, 2)
Congregational Prayer
Scripture: Galatians 4:8-31
Message: “Freedom to Live and Obey” Mike Chapman, PUMC Sr. Pastor
Communion: Liturgy: See Hymnal pages 12-14
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Closing Hymn: “Trust and Obey” (Hymnal #467)
Benediction:
Benediction Response: (“By Faith”, chorus):
We will stand as children of the promise. We will fix our eyes on Him our soul’s reward. Till the race is finished and the work is done. We’ll walk by faith and not by sight. We’ll walk by faith and not by sight.
Postlude: “The Little Prelude & Fugue in G”…..J.S. Bach (You Tube Video)
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Sunday September 28, 2025 - 10:15 AM
Sunday September 28, 2025
16th Sunday after Pentecost
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Welcome and Announcements (Calendar Page)
Greeting Each Other: Attendance
As the in-person congregation shakes hands and greets each other, use the above “attendance form” to say “hello” and to raise any prayer concerns that you may have this morning.
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Opening Scripture: John 1:12-13
Song of Praise & Worship: “Who You Say I Am“
Opening Hymn: “This Is My Father’s World” (Hymnal #144)
Baptism:
Worship in Tithes & Offerings:
- Offertory: “Abba, Father”
- Invest
- Doxology
- Offertory Prayer
Kid’s Moment: (afterwards, the children will be dismissed for Childrens’ Church)
Prayer Chorus: “He Knows My Name”
Congregational Prayer
Scripture: Galatians 3:26 – 4:7 (Bible Gateway)
Message: “Restored Back to the Father “ Mike Chapman, PUMC Sr. Pastor
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Closing Hymn: “How Deep the Father’s Love for Us”
Benediction:
Benediction Response: Who the Son sets free, oh is free indeed….
Postlude: Hymn Tune “Terra Beata” (This Is My Father’s World)
Sunday September 21, 2025 - 10:15 AM
Sunday September 21, 2025
15th Sunday after Pentecost
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Welcome and Announcements (Calendar Page)
Greeting Each Other: Attendance
As the in-person congregation shakes hands and greets each other, use the above “attendance form” to say “hello” and to raise any prayer concerns that you may have this morning.
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Opening Scripture: Isaiah 43:19
Songs of Praise & Worship:
Opening Hymn: “Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing” (Hymnal #400)
Worship in Tithes & Offerings:
- Offertory: “Glorious Day”
- Invest
- Offertory Prayer
Kid’s Moment: (afterwards, the children will be dismissed for Childrens’ Church)
Prayer Chorus: “There is a Redeemer”
Congregational Prayer
Scripture: Galatians 3
Message: “Christ Did It for Us” Mike Chapman, PUMC Sr. Pastor
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Closing Hymn: “In Christ Alone”
Benediction:
Benediction Response:
Postlude: Postlude on “O Worship the King” (see Hymnal #73)
Sunday September 14, 2025 - 10:15 AM
Sunday September 14, 2025
14th Sunday after Pentecost
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Welcome and Announcements (Calendar Page)
Greeting Each Other: Attendance
As the in-person congregation shakes hands and greets each other, use the above “attendance form” to say “hello” and to raise any prayer concerns that you may have this morning.
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Opening Scripture: Hebrews 12:2
Songs of Praise & Worship:
Opening Hymn: “Majesty (Hymnal #176)
Baptism:
Worship in Tithes & Offerings:
- Offertory: “Crucified with Christ”
- Invest
- Offertory Prayer
Kid’s Moment:
Prayer Chorus: “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus” (Hymnal #349)
Congregational Prayer
Scripture: Galatians 2
Message: “By Faith, Not Works” Mike Chapman, PUMC Sr. Pastor
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Closing Hymn: “Yet Not I, but through Christ in Me”
Benediction:
Benediction Response: For I am crucified with Christ….
Postlude: “Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven” (see hymnal #66)
Sunday September 7, 2025 - 10:15 AM
Sunday September 7, 2025
13th Sunday after Pentecost
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Welcome and Announcements (Calendar Page)
Greeting Each Other: Attendance
As the in-person congregation shakes hands and greets each other, use the above “attendance form” to say “hello” and to raise any prayer concerns that you may have this morning.
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Opening Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-6
Songs of Praise & Worship:
Opening Hymn: “At the Cross (Alas and Did My Savior Bleed)” (Hymnal #359)
Worship in Tithes & Offerings:
- Offertory: “The Great Divide”
- Invest
- Offertory Prayer
Kid’s Moment:
Prayer Chorus: “Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross” (Hymnal #301)
Congregational Prayer
Scripture: Galatians 1
Message: “Jesus is the Author” Mike Chapman, PUMC Sr. Pastor
Communion: Liturgy: See Hymnal pages 12-14
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Closing Hymn: “At Calvary”
Benediction:
Benediction Response: In the cross, in the cross, be my glory ever…
Postlude: “The Little Prelude & Fugue in C”…J.S. Bach (YouTube Video)
Sunday August 31, 2025 - 10:15 AM
Sunday August 31, 2025
12th Sunday after Pentecost
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Welcome and Announcements (Calendar Page)
Greeting Each Other: Attendance
As the in-person congregation shakes hands and greets each other, use the above “attendance form” to say “hello” and to raise any prayer concerns that you may have this morning.
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Opening Scripture: Isaiah 44:24
Songs of Praise & Worship:
Opening Hymn: “I Sing the Mighty Power of God” (Hymnal #152)
Worship in Tithes & Offerings:
- Offertory: “Holy, Holy, Holy” (see hymnal #64)
- Invest
- Offertory Prayer
Kid’s Moment:
Prayer Chorus: “He Knows My Name”
Congregational Prayer
Scripture: Psalm 139
Message: “You Know My Name” Mike Chapman, PUMC Sr. Pastor
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Closing Hymn: “Before the Throne of God Above” v1,2,3- omit chorus)
Benediction:
Benediction Response: I bow before the throne of Christ (v4 of last hymn)….
Postlude: “I’ll Fly Away”
Sunday August 24, 2025 - 10:15 AM
Sunday August 24, 2025
11th Sunday after Pentecost
Pastor Mike is on vacation this Sunday. This week’s 10:15AM service will be led by Rev. John Redkolas.
At 7:30 PM, in the Grove Auditorium, Rev. Bret Walker (former PUMC member and pastor of UMC churches in Auburn and Pedricktown) will lead the service. This week is the last service of the 2025 season.
(click here for details about the Pitman Camp Meeting)
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Welcome and Announcements (Calendar Page)
Greeting Each Other: Attendance
As the in-person congregation shakes hands and greets each other, use the above “attendance form” to say “hello” and to raise any prayer concerns that you may have this morning.
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Opening Scripture: Psalm 103:20-22 “…Bless the Lord O my soul.”
Songs of Praise & Worship:
Opening Hymn: “O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing” (Hymnal #57)
Worship in Tithes & Offerings:
- Offertory: “How Beautiful”
- Invest
- Offertory Prayer
Kid’s Moment:
Prayer Chorus: “Open Our Eyes Lord”
Congregational Prayer
Scripture: Romans 10:10-15 & Luke 10:1-11
Message: “The Power of Invitation” Rev. John Redkolas (guest speaker)
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Closing Hymn: “Facing A Task Unfinished-We Go To All the World“
Benediction:
Benediction Response:
“We go to all the world, His kingdom hope unfurled.
No other name has power to save but Jesus Christ, the Lord!”
Postlude: “Triumphal March” (Click for YouTube Video)
Sunday August 17, 2025 - 10:15 AM
Sunday August 17, 2025
10th Sunday after Pentecost
This Sunday at 10:15AM, the youth will help to lead the worship service.
At 7:30 PM, in the Grove Auditorium, Rev. Jeff Crispin (of Seek Him Ministries and Joy Fellowship) will bring the message.
(click here for details about the Pitman Camp Meeting)
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Welcome and Announcements (Calendar Page)
Greeting Each Other: Attendance
As the in-person congregation shakes hands and greets each other, use the above “attendance form” to say “hello” and to raise any prayer concerns that you may have this morning.
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Songs of Praise & Worship:
Opening Hymn: “What an Awesome God”
Worship in Tithes & Offerings:
- Offertory: “I Speak Jesus”
- Invest
- Offertory Prayer
Kid’s Moment:
Prayer Chorus: ”
Congregational Prayer
Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12
Message: “The Importance of Youth” Rev. Mike Chapman, Sr. Pastor
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Closing Hymn: “Build My Life”
Benediction:
Benediction Response: “My lighthouse, my lighthouse….”
Postlude: “Awesome God!”
Sunday August 10, 2025 - 10:15 AM
Sunday August 10, 2025
9th Sunday after Pentecost
In the past month, PUMC has helped with two mission projects. One group traveled to LaPalmilla Mexico to help our “sister church” meet their growing needs by assisting to build classrooms and a library. Another group went to Philadelphia during the evenings to support a team of youth who were restoring homes during the day (see Philadelphia Project).
At 7:30 PM, in the Grove Auditorium, Rev. Steve Herman of the Richwood UMC will bring the message, and Richwood’s praise team, “Sanctified”, will lead the music.
(click here for details about the Pitman Camp Meeting)
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Welcome and Announcements (Calendar Page)
Greeting Each Other: Attendance
As the in-person congregation shakes hands and greets each other, use the above “attendance form” to say “hello” and to raise any prayer concerns that you may have this morning.
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Opening Scripture: Psalm 22:27
Songs of Praise & Worship:
Opening Hymn: “Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus” (Hymnal #514)
Worship in Tithes & Offerings:
- Offertory: “What Now?”
- Invest
- Offertory Prayer
Kid’s Moment: (children dismissed for Childrens’ Church)
Prayer Chorus: “I Life My Eyes Up”
Congregational Prayer
Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20
Sermon: “Short Term Missions Projects- A Time of Sharing”
Rev. Mike Chapman, PUMC Sr. Pastor, and mission teams
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Closing Hymn: “Shine Jesus Shine”
Benediction:
Benediction Response: Shine Jesus shine, fill this land with the Father’s glory…..
Postlude: “We’ve a Story to Tell to the Nations” (see Hymnal #569)
Sunday August 3, 2025 - 10:15 AM
Sunday August 3, 2025
8th Sunday after Pentecost
During Sunday’s 10:15 AM service, Pastor Mike will continue his sermon series on the Psalms. This week we’ll look at Psalm 150. After the sermon we will celebrate the Holy Communion.
At 7:30 PM, in the Grove Auditorium, Rev. Bill Wilson will give the message.
(click here for details about the Pitman Camp Meeting)
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Welcome and Announcements (Calendar Page)
Greeting Each Other: Attendance
As the in-person congregation shakes hands and greets each other, use the above “attendance form” to say “hello” and to raise any prayer concerns that you may have this morning.
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Opening Scripture: From the book of Psalms (for example, Ps 146:2, Ps 34:1-3, and Ps 105:2)…..
I will praise the LORD at all times. I will constantly speak His praises. I will boast only int the LORD; let all who are helpless take heart. Come, let us tell of the LORD’s greatness; let us exalt His Name together!
Songs of Praise & Worship:
Opening Hymn: “Blessed Assurance” (Hymnal #369)
Worship in Tithes & Offerings:
- Offertory: “Praise You”
- Invest
- Offertory Prayer
Kid’s Moment: (children dismissed for Childrens’ Church)
Prayer Chorus: “Lord, Be Glorified”
Congregational Prayer
Scripture: Psalm 150
Sermon: “Let’s Just Praise the Lord”
Rev. Mike Chapman, PUMC Sr. Pastor
Communion: Liturgy: See Hymnal pages 12-14
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Closing Hymn: “That’s Why We Praise Him”
Benediction:
Benediction Response: This is my story, this is my song- praising my Savior all the day long….
Postlude: Postlude on “Praise Him, Praise Him”
Sunday July 27, 2025 - 10:15 AM
Sunday July 27, 2025
7th Sunday after Pentecost
During Sunday’s 10:15 AM service, Pastor Mike will continue his sermon series on the Psalms. This week we’ll look at Psalm 22.
At 7:30 PM, in the Grove Auditorium, PUMC will be the host church. Our praise team will lead the music, and Pastor Mike will give the message.
(click here for details about the Pitman Camp Meeting)
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Welcome and Announcements (Calendar Page)
Greeting Each Other: Attendance
As the in-person congregation shakes hands and greets each other, use the above “attendance form” to say “hello” and to raise any prayer concerns that you may have this morning.
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Opening Scripture: Psalm 148: 1-2, 13
Songs of Praise & Worship:
Opening Hymn: “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms” (Hymnal #133)
Worship in Tithes & Offerings:
- Offertory: “To God Be the Glory” (see Hymnal #98)
- Invest
- Offertory Prayer
Kid’s Moment: (children dismissed for Childrens’ Church)
Prayer Chorus: “As the Deer”
Congregational Prayer
Scripture: Psalm 22
Sermon: “Where Have You Been? ”
Rev. Mike Chapman, PUMC Sr. Pastor
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Closing Hymn: “Be Thou My Vision” (Hymnal #451)
Benediction:
Benediction Response: Leaning, leaning, leaning on the everlasting arms…
Postlude: ” Festival Toccata” Fletcher (Click for YouTube Video)
Sunday July 20, 2025 - 10:15 AM
Sunday July 20, 2025
6th Sunday after Pentecost
During Sunday’s 10:15 AM service, Pastor Mike will continue his sermon series on the Psalms. This week we’ll look at Psalm 51.
At 7:30 PM, in the Grove Auditorium, Rev. Jim Hughes will lead the music and message at the Pitman Camp Meeting.
(click here for details about the Pitman Camp Meeting)
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Welcome and Announcements (Calendar Page)
Greeting Each Other: Attendance
As the in-person congregation shakes hands and greets each other, use the above “attendance form” to say “hello” and to raise any prayer concerns that you may have this morning.
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Opening Scripture: Psalm 68: 19-20, 32-35
Songs of Praise & Worship:
Opening Hymn: “Grace that is Greater than All Our Sin” (Hymnal #365)
Worship in Tithes & Offerings:
- Offertory: “Give Me Jesus“
- Invest
- Offertory Prayer
Kid’s Moment: (children dismissed for Childrens’ Church)
Prayer Chorus: “Create in Me a Clean Heart O God”
Congregational Prayer
Scripture: Psalm 51
Sermon: “Lord I Need You”
Rev. Mike Chapman, PUMC Sr. Pastor
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Closing Hymn: “I Need You”
Benediction:
Benediction Response:
“I need You, how I need You. Every hour I need You.
My one request, my righteousness, O God how I need You“
Postlude: “Hymn Tune Madrid” (See Hymnal #158, “Come Christians Join to Sing”)
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in case anyone missed this, here’s the link to Rev. Reasner’s obituary: https://www.radzieta.com/obituaries/William-S-Reasner?obId=18779287#/obituaryInfo