October 4, 2026
World Communion Sunday
Join us in person and online for worship service starting at 9:55 with gathering music.
This week’s message:
“Stronger Together”
This Sunday, we’ll conclude our “Good Bones” as we celebrate the connections our faith
gives us across the globe as we celebrate World Communion Sunday together.
Join us – there’s a place for you at the table!
With hope and joy,
Pastor Elise
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
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Serving in Worship Sunday, September 27
Allyson Rigler, Pianist
MoniquYoder, Lector
Nancy Malinkowski & Doug Weingart, Ushers
Leanne Nitz, Greeter
Lorna & Jamesy Thompson, Acolytes
Monique Yoder, Doug Weingart, Tom Mitchell,
Patti Harpole (*BC),
Communion Helpers
Mike Logan, Congregational Safety
Altar Flowers Given by Mary Sundblad
In Honor of Her Parents,
Eddie and Gladys Sandera
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
Mission Focus for October
SUMC Community Assistance Fund
Fall Rummage Time is Here
See page 2 of today’s update for all the information regarding drop off
times.
Worship Helper Workshop
Sunday, October 4th
11:15 – 12 pm Have you ever wanted to usher,
greet, lector or serve communion? Would you like
to help welcome guests at our new welcome
center? After worship on Sunday, October 4th, join
us for a refresher on the different ways to help with
worship! All are welcome.
Brunch Bunch
Monday October 5, 11:00am at
Dino’s in St. Joe Sign-up sheet in the hallway.
Widow’s Group
Monday, October 5 at 5:00pm.
Enter through door #4.
Charge Conference, Sunday, October 11th at 2 pm
Buchanan First UMC
All are invited for this
gathering with other United Methodist Congregations in our area as we connect with one another
and prepare for the year of ministry ahead.
WEEKLY CALENDAR AT SUMC
October 5 – October 11
Monday, October 5
11:00am Brunch Bunch @ Dino’s
5:00pm Widows Group-L
6:00pm Scouts-FH
6:30pm Ringing in the Spirit
Tuesday, October 6
2:00pm Scripture of the Week
7:00pm Pub Theology
Wednesday, October 7
10:00am Staff Mtg-G
1:00pm Holy Spirit Study-G
1:00pm SPRC-L
5:00pm BASIC Rehearsal
7:00pm Choir Rehearsal-S
Thursday, October 8
11:30am Covenant Journaling
5:45pm Berrien Quilters-FH
6:30pm Eternity Study-L
Sunday, October 11
9:00am Men’s Group-Rm 1
10:00am Worship
10:15am Sunday School
11:15am Blood Pressure Check
11:15am Grace Notes Rehearsal
2:00pm Church Conference – Buchanan
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.