October 25, 2026
Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost
Join us in person and online for worship service starting at 9:55 with gathering music.

This week’s message:
“Be Empowered to Serve”
This Sunday, we conclude our “Expanding the Table” series and explore how God’s table is a place where
we discover how we are empowered to serve. We are fed not only for the sake of ourselves, but for the
sake of being able to share the love we’ve received with those who need it. This Sunday, those who call
Stevensville UMC their church home will have the opportunity to prayerfully and intentionally commit
their time, talent, and treasure for the upcoming year of ministry. If you didn’t receive a commitment
form in the mail, or you need an additional form, you can pick one up in the Gathering Space or access
an online version here. I am excited about all the ways that we will keep expanding the table in 2027. I
firmly believe that God can use the gifts we bring to help all who hunger know that they belong, that they
can be fed, and that they can be empowered to serve at God’s expansive table.
With hope and joy,
Pastor Elise
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Serving in Worship Sunday, October 25
Kellie Meyer, Pianist
Karen Pallas, Lector
Sandy Hayes & Rachel Wade, Ushers
Dave & Elizabeth Carlson, Greeters
Brody Nelson, Acolyte
Bob Clark, Congregational Safety
Altar Flowers Given by are Given by Monique Yoder
In Loving Memory of My Father MJ Yoder.
October 29th would have been his 91st Birthday.
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.

Middle School Dances are Back!
Open to all middle-school aged kids! School ID req’d.
Home schooled or those without ID can have a parent sign them in.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mission Focus for October
SUMC Community Assistance Fund
Mobile Food Pantry Update
We had 37 volunteers with 13 of them being youth
and students, to help with the pantry this month.
We served: 92 Households; 246 Individuals; 90 Children;
76 Seniors and 8 Veterans.
Thank you to everyone. Our next pantry will be here Wednesday,
November 18.
Church Fall Clean Up
See page 3 of today’s update.
Brunch Bunch
Monday, November 2. Sign-up on the table in the hallway and
see page 3 of today’s update.
WEEKLY CALENDAR AT SUMC

October 26 – November 1
Monday, October 26
1:00pm Caring Ministry Mtg
6:00pm Cub Scouts-FH
6:30pm Ringing in the Spirit
Tuesday, October 27
2:00pm Scripture of the Week
7:00pm Pub Theology
Wednesday, October 28
10:00am Staff Meeting
1:00pm Wesley Prayer Study
5:30pm BASIC Rehearsal
7:00pm Cantata Rehearsal
7:00pm Senior Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, October 29
11:30am Covenant Journaling
3:00pm Lancer Lunches
6:00pm Scout Pack Meeting
6:15pm Cardio Drumming
Sunday, November 1
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.


