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.

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This Week’s Announcements

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Prayer Requests

2026 Stewardship Campaign

We are excited to launch our 2026 Stewardship Campaign here at Sylvania First Methodist Church!

This is an important opportunity for us, as a church family, to prayerfully seek God’s guidance in how we will support His work through our prayers, presence, gifts, service, and witness in the year ahead.

When you are ready, please fill out this electronic commitment card. CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE or scan the QR code. No gift is too small, and every card returned helps us plan wisely for the coming year. The final day to submit commitment cards is October 12, 2025. Thank you for your faithfulness and generosity.

Methodist Men’s Annual Bar-B-Q

A huge THANK YOU(!!!) to everyone that had a hand in pulling off yet another successful Bar-B-Q fundraiser. From the wood cutting, to ticket sales, to coordinating “all the things”, to grilling the meat and cooking the sides, to baking cakes, to making monetary donations, to working the assembly line to prepare the plates, etc, it takes all hands on deck, and we’re so thankful for everyone who played a part–big or small. Approximately 1,750 plates were sold.

 

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 2025-2026 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.