June 22, 2025
Second Sunday after Pentecost
Join us in person and online for worship service starting at 9:55 with gathering music.
Nursery care and Elementary Sunday School available.
Scripture Reading: 1 Kings 19:1-18
Earth, Wind, Fire…and a Gentle Whisper
The prophet Elijah encounters God not in the big, dramatic moments, but in a still, small voice that meets him
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Order of Worship and Weekly Update can be downloaded here:
Order of Worship and Weekly Update
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Serving in Worship Sunday, June 22
Holly Hetfield, Lector
Sally McWhirter & Dick Stauffer, Ushers
Tom & Bonnie Parrish, Greeters
Faith Mitchell, Acolyte
Bob Clark, Congregational Safety
Altar Flowers Given by Bob Vandermolen
In Memory of Susan Vandermolen
Job Opportunity — Youth Outreach Coordinator
Stevensville UMC is seeking a Youth Outreach Coordinator. This individual is responsible for nurturing faith and building relationships with youth through service, discipleship, and fellowship opportunities. The ideal candidate has strong relational, organizational, and communication skills. This position is 8-10 hours a week with flexible hours. Interested candidates should email reveliselowedwardson@gmail.com.
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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 June-SUMC Emergency Fund
Mobile Food Pantry Update – Thank you to the 20 volunteers who helped with our Food Pantry. We served 71 Households; 202 Individuals; 63 Children; 60 Seniors; and 11 Veterans. Our next Pantry will be Wednesday, July 16th.- Will be here Wednesday, June 18. The pantry is from 4-5 and set-up begins at 2:15 with the truck arriving around 3:15. Please consider coming out to volunteer for this important mission for our community.
SUMC Fun Day at the Ballpark – See page 4 of today’s update for details on joining us for a day at the ballpark on July 20.
Donations for Coloma Migrant Workers – See page 8 of today’s update to see how you can help a community in need. Items will be collected on Action Sunday.
Faith Formation – New summer reading classes. See page 6 for book choices and sign-up information.
First Impressions Workshop – See page 2 of today’s update.
We’re Hiring – See page 7 of today’s update for information on a Youth Outreach position and Nursery workers during church service.
Berrien County Youth Fair Sign-ups Available – The fair will be here in 8 weeks! Please see page 6 for updated information on donations and the link to sign-up for shifts. Thank you for your support.
VBS Help Needed – The VBS dates for this year are July 28-August 1. If you are willing to help with this Please see Pastor Elise or Kristina Stolk. SNACK DONATIONS NEEDED! Look for the food list in the hallway and on page 5 of update.
WEEKLY Calendar at SUMC
June 23-29
Monday, June 23
4:30pm Caring Ministry Lunches
Wednesday, June 25
10:00am Staff Meeting
1:00pm Summer Reading Book #1
2:00pm Summer Reading Book #2
3:00pm Summer Reading Book #3
Thursday, June 26
11:30am Covenant Journaling
7:00pm Pub Theology-Watermark
Sunday, June 29
10:00am Worship
Action Sunday
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.