April 12, 2026
Holy Humor Sunday
Join us in person and online for worship service starting at 9:55 with gathering music.
Holy Humor Sunday…
Early church theologians such as Augustine, Gregory of Nyssa, and John Chrysostom described Easter as God’s practical joke of the devil –
fooling the evil one by raising Jesus from the dead. They called this the Risus paschalis, or “Easter laugh.”
Even in early days of Church history, believers celebrated Easter with jokes, drenching each other with water,
and singing and dancing with joy. This Sunday, we will honor that tradition with Holy Humor Sunday.
Join us for a service full of laughs, jokes, and a wholehearted morning of Easter joy.
Feel free to wear something bright, mismatched, or extra joyful this Sunday!
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, April 12
Kellie Meyer, Pianist
Karen Pallas, Lector
Mike & Mindi Logan, Ushers
Tommie Weber, Greeter
Juliet Vehslage, Acolyte
Don Rescoe, Congregational Safety
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 April-Annual Conference Giving
Sunday, April 12
Holy Humor Sunday! Feel free to wear colors, mismatched clothes,
or a silly outfit that brings you joy!
New Men’s Study
Beginning April 12 for 6 weeks.
It’s called Christianity and World Religions by Adam Hamilton.
Mobile Food Pantry
The pantry is Wednesday,
April 15. Set-up begins at 2:30 and we start serving the community at 4:00pm.
Please consider coming out to help with this mission. Thank you!
Middle School Dance
Friday, April 17th, 7:00pm.
Card Ministry Classes
Tuesday, April 14 at 10:00am and at 4:00pm.
See Sandy Hayes for any questions.
WEEKLY Calendar at SUMC
April 13-April 19
Monday, April 13
6:00pm Scout Troop Mtg
6:00pm Trustees Mtg
6:00pm Sisters-In-Faith
Tuesday, April 14
10:00am Card Ministry
2:00pm Scripture of the Week
4:00pm Card Ministry
6:30pm Scout Troop
7:00pm Pub Theology
7:00pm Harmony Ringers
7:30pm Scout Troop Mtg
Wednesday, April 15
10:00am Staff Mtg
1:00pm Study/John
4:00pm Mobile Food Pantry
7:00pm Sr Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, April 16
11:00am Lancer Lunches (Rotary)
11:30am Covenant Journaling
1:00pm Old Chimers
2:00pm Crafting Group
6:15pm Cardio Drumming
Friday, April 17
7:00pm Middle School Dance
Saturday, April 18
10:00am Jerry Hunt Visitation
11:30am Jerry Hunt Memorial Service
Sunday, April 19
9:00am Men’s Study
10:00am Worship
10:15am Sunday School
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.