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

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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Women of Faith Christmas Dinner

Our Annual Christmas Dinner hosted by the Women of Faith is Wednesday, December 11th at 6PM in the Fellowship Hall. Everyone is asked to bring a side dish or dessert. Turkey and dressing will be served.

Christmas Concert

Please join us at Sylvania First Methodist Church on December 12th at 6:30 for a lively evening of choral music and your favorite Christmas carols. The SFMC Chancel Choir will perform multiple pieces including familiar tunes like: “What Child is This”, “It Came Upon a Midnight Clear”, “O Holy Night”, and more. Come enjoy a Chamber Orchestra and featured singers from the Gretsch School of Music as well as singing your favorite Christmas carols.

Breakfast with Santa

Sylvania First Student Ministries is hosting Breakfast with Santa again this year. Santa will be arriving on December 14th from 9AM-11AM. Tickets are $10 and include breakfast, a photo with Santa and a craft. Billie Anne Ruel and Nancy Sell have tickets, or they can be purchased at the Bank of Newington. This has been a great fundraiser for our students, so help us by spreading the word and sharing our Facebook post.

2024 Christmas Ornament

The 2024 Stained Glass Christmas Ornament is available! These are $15 and can be purchased from the church office, as well as with any of the Methodist Women. All proceeds support various mission projects.

 

 

The ornaments from years past can be purchased for $40 for the set of 5. These can be purchased from the church office, Sunday mornings or the Methodist Women’s Annual Christmas Dinner on Wednesday.

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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.

Christmas Poinsettias

Order forms are located in the Sunday morning worship bulletins. The deadline to order is Friday, December 13th.

 

Christmas Food Boxes

Each year, our church hosts a Food Box Drive, a ministry of the Methodist Men. If you would like to donate towards this ministry, you may drop a check in the offering plate or pay online through our website. Boxes are $25 each. We’ll meet on December 22nd at 1PM to pack the boxes. Our goal is 408 boxes.

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.