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Sunday October 19, 2025

 19th Sunday after Pentecost 

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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:  Romans 12: 1-3    

Songs of Praise & Worship:   

• “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms” (Hymnal #133)
• “I Have Decided to Follow Jesus”   

Opening Hymn:   “Living for Jesus” 

Worship in Tithes & Offerings:  

• Offertory:  “Assurance”      
•    Invest       
• Doxology
• Offertory Prayer

Kid’s Moment: (afterwards, the children will be dismissed for Childrens’ Church) 

Prayer Chorus:  “More Like You”   

Congregational Prayer 

Scripture:    Galatians 5:16-26

Message:     “I Want to Live for Jesus”       Mike Chapman, PUMC Sr. Pastor

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Closing Hymn: “Lord I Want to Be a Christian” (Hymnal #402) 

Benediction:  

Benediction Response:   I have decided to follow Jesus...     

Postlude:  “Come, Thou Almighty King” (See Hymnal #61)    

Sunday October 12, 2025

 18th Sunday after Pentecost 

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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 2:16  

Song of Praise & Worship:   “Living Hope”  

Opening Hymn:   “Come, Christians Join to Sing” (Hymnal #158) 

Baptism: 

• Liturgy- see hymnal pages 39-44       
• “Jesus Loves YOU” (hymnal #191)

Worship in Tithes & Offerings:  

• Offertory:  “Every Praise”   
•    Invest       
• Doxology
• Offertory Prayer

Kid’s Moment: (afterwards, the children will be dismissed for Childrens’ Church) 

Prayer Chorus:  “Make Me a Servant”   

Congregational Prayer 

Scripture:    Galatians 5:1-15

Message:     “Freedom to Love”       Mike Chapman, PUMC Sr. Pastor

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Closing Hymn: “Amazing Grace, My Chains Are Gone”   

Benediction:  

Benediction Response:     My chains are gone, I’ve been set free…   

Postlude:  “Praise, My Soul, The King of Heaven”    (Hymnal 66)

Sunday October 5, 2025

 17th Sunday after Pentecost 

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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:  

• Offertory:  “Offertory” (Choir- Micah 6:6-8)
•    Invest       
• Doxology
• Offertory Prayer

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)

Sunday September 28, 2025

 16th Sunday after Pentecost 

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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: 

• Liturgy- see hymnal pages 39-44       
• “Jesus Loves YOU” (hymnal #191)

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

 15th Sunday after Pentecost 

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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:   

• “Way Maker”    
• “Your Grace is Enough”    

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

 14th Sunday after Pentecost 

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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:   

• “King of Kings”    
• “This is Our God”   

Opening Hymn:   “Majesty (Hymnal #176)   

Baptism: 

• Liturgy- see hymnal pages 39-44       
• “Jesus Loves YOU” (hymnal #191)

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

 13th Sunday after Pentecost 

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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:   

• “Living Hope”    
• “At the Cross- Your Love Ran Red”   

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

 12th Sunday after Pentecost 

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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:   

• “How Great is Our God” 
• “Made to 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

 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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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:   

• “10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord O My Soul)”     
• “Holy Forever”    

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

 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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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 27:1   

Songs of Praise & Worship:   

• “My Lighthouse”    
• “Graves into Gardens”   

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

 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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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:   

• “Shout to the North”     
• “Cry of My Heart”     

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

 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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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:   

• “Let’s Just Praise the Lord” (chorus only) 
• “Praise“

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

 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:   

• “All the Earth will Declare”   
• “Lord Reign in Me”   

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

 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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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:   

• “Mighty to Save”    
• “Wonderful Merciful Savior”  

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”)