VBS — Snowball Mountain Challenge
Join us for a week of frosty games, snowy surprises, and loads of fun as we grow a resilient faith. This free week of games, stories, snacks, music, crafts, and more is open to children kindergarten through 5th grade.
For more information, or to register, visit https://stevensville-umc.mycokesburyvbs.com/, scan the QR Code or call 269-429-5911.
May 17, 2026
Ascension Sunday
Join us in person and online for worship service starting at 9:55 with gathering music.
Rising to Trust
This Sunday is Ascension Sunday, when we remember Jesus’ ascension back into heaven.
The disciples stared at the sky in awe, trying to make sense of all that they’ve seen.
But soon, the sight is over, and they’re being asked to not simply look up,
but to look around and to look within to see the ways that God is at work.
Join us this Sunday as we conclude our series “Rising Strong”
and consider what it means to trust more deeply.
If you watch the service online, please take a moment to click the link in the online description or here
and fill out the form to let us know that you have joined us today.
Order of Worship and Weekly Update can be downloaded here:
Order of Worship
Click here to watch the Service ONLINE on YouTube
Serving in Worship Sunday, May 17
Kellie Meyer, Pianist
Bob Hopkins, Lector
Sally McWhirter & Dick Stauffer, Ushers
Wayne & Jane Koebel, Greeters
Brooklyn Stolk, Acolyte
Sandy Hayes, Sandy Krieg, Allyson Rigler, Monique
Yoder, Communion Helpers
Don Rescoe, Congregational Safety
Altar Flowers Given by Dave & Nancy Brown
In Honor of Our Oldest Grandchild Morgan,
Graduating from Oklahoma
University in Nursing
Job Opportunity — Faith Formation Coordinator
Stevensville UMC is seeking a Faith Formation Coordinator. The Faith Formation Coordinator serves as a member of the church staff and will direct/manage all Educational/Formational Ministries of Stevensville United Methodist Church (SUMC). With the support of the Pastor, this position’s main objective is to foster and nurture Christian faith and discipleship in visible, fruitful ways across the congregation of SUMC.
Interested candidates should email reveliselowedwardson@gmail.com. Click here for full job description.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Come check out our faith formation and ministry opportunities for all ages and find your place to connect with God, each other and the community this fall.
Mission Focus for May
Arnoldine Mission Trip
Zimbabwe, Africa
Visioning Pot Luck-All-Church Potluck
Mark your calendars for Sunday, May 17th! After worship,
we will come together in Faith Hall for good food, conversa-
tion, prayer, and listening as we continue the conversations
we began at our “Potluck and Possibilities” event in Febru-
ary. Come be a part of discerning our vision for minis-
try and who God is calling us to be as Stevensville UMC. See page 2 of the update.
Lawn Mowing
Please see page 7 of today’s update.
VBS Sign-up
Sign-up is now available for VBS. See page 5 of today’s update.
Share with family and friends.
Clean Gallon Jug Donations
See Page 5 of the update.
Supply Collection for Immigrant Family
See page 8.
WEEKLY Calendar at SUMC
MAY 11-MAY 17
Monday, May 11
4:30pm Faith Formation
6:00pm Trustees Mtg
6:00pm Sisters-in-Faith Tea Party
6:00pm Scout Troop Mtg
Tuesday, May 12
10:00am Card Ministry
2:00pm Scripture of the Week
4:00pm Card Class
6:30pm Scout Mtg
7:00pm Harmony Ringers
7:00pm Pub Theology
Wednesday, May 13
10:00am Staff Mtg
1:00pm Study/John
7:00pm Sr Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, May 14
11:30am Covenant Journaling
1:00pm Old Chimers
3:00pm Lancer Lunches
5:45pm Berrien County Quilters
Saturday, May 16
10:00am Shadle Visitation
11:00am Shadle Funeral Service
Sunday, May 17
9:00am Men’s Study
10:00am Worship
10:15am Sunday School
11:15am Visioning Pot-Luck
11:15am Grace Notes
Office Hours – The church office hours are M,W,TH,F from 9:00am-noon. The office will be closed on Tuesdays. You can call 429-5911 or email: stevensvillechurch@gmail.com and leave a message. Thank you.
Caring Ministries Thought – Please remember we are in this together and are here for you. You can send Nancy Mead an email at caring.stevensvillechurch@gmail.com and she will gladly respond to you.