SERMON NOTES

More Than Words

Bringing Life to Our Words

June 12, 2022

 

James 1:15-17

[15]Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.
[16]Don’t be deceived, my dear brothers and sisters. [17]Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.

 

1 John 2:3-6

[3]We know that we have come to know him if we keep his commands. [4]Whoever says, “I know him,” but does not do what he commands is a liar, and the truth is not in that person. [5]But if anyone obeys his word, love for God is truly made complete in them. This is how we know we are in him: [6]Whoever claims to live in him must live as Jesus did.

John 13:15-17

[15]I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you. [16]Very truly I tell you, no servant is greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him. [17]Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them.

Welcome to Sylvania First UMC!

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This Week’s Announcements

Church Information Sheet

Church Information Sheet

In early July, we started collecting information to input into a new database to help us better communicate with you, to more efficiently maintain our membership records, and to record giving. Our hope is that each person will complete the data sheet at their earliest...

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Prayer Requests

Family Night Supper Schedule

We’re working on finalizing the full Spring schedule, but here’s our schedule for the month of January. We can’t wait to see everyone back on Wednesdays!

Giving Statements for Tax Purposes

Monday, December 30th will be the last day donations will go towards the 2024 tax year. Anything received after this day will go towards 2025.

Packing & Distributing Christmas Food Boxes Went Off Without a Hitch

Each year, our church hosts a Food Box Drive, a ministry of the Methodist Men. We met Sunday, December 22nd to pack 408 food boxes. We had a great turnout of volunteers. Thank you to everyone who gave financially to supply the contents of the boxes and their time to pack the boxes.

Church Nursery

We always welcome new volunteers to help in our church nursery.

If you’re interested, contact Joyce at [email protected]. We’d love to have you!

Christmas Concert

We had a wonderful evening of choral music, along with Christmas carols, last Thursday evening at our Christmas Concert, performed by our Chancel Choir. Alex and the choir did a phenomenal job. There were 197 in attendance.

Church Cookbook

We’re excited to announce the church cookbook is now available for purchase. It’s a combination of favorite, old recipes and lots of new recipes. You can get your copy for $15 from the church office or on Sunday mornings or Wednesday Night through the Methodist Women. All proceeds will go towards various mission projects.

Permission Form for Youth & Student Ministries

*****ATTENTION PARENTS OF YOUTH AND CHILDREN*****

The 2024-2025 parental consent form is now online. Be sure to complete a form for this new school year.

Click on the link below:

Click Here to Complete Form

This form will be valid for one year.

**PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU MUST COMPLETE THIS FORM BEFORE YOUR CHILD CAN RIDE THE CHURCH VAN TO SCHOOL AFTER TUESDAY MORNING BREAKFAST.**

Church Calendar Link

The church-wide calendar is filling up for 2024 with meetings and events. You can find the calendar under the News & Events tab on the home page. You can complete the Request An Announcement form, located on our website homepage, to add something to the Church Calendar. If you need to book the fellowship hall for an event, you can complete the Facility Rental form located on our website homepage.

Church Information Sheet

In early July, we started collecting information to input into a new database to help us better communicate with you, to more efficiently maintain our membership records, and to record giving. Our hope is that each person will complete the data sheet at their earliest convenience if you have not already.

 

There are two ways to update the information:

(1) Data Sheet for all members, non-members, and guests:

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(2) Data sheet for children & students:

Data Sheet Link-Youth/Children-Click Here–Child 1

Data Sheet Link-Youth/Children-Click Here–Child 2

Data Sheet Link-Youth/Children-Click Here–Child 3

Data Sheet Link-Youth/Children-Click Here–Child 4

Thanks in advance for your prompt attention as we continue to grow Sylvania First.