Eastwick United Methodist Church
8321 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19153
Main: 215-365-1810 Fax: 215-365-2049
Email: eastwickunitedmethodist@gmail.com
The Reverend Tracy A. Duncan, Pastor
Mission Statement: Glorifying God, Serving Others
09/14/2025
Worship Leader: Sis. Joanne Briscoe
11 The Lord will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail. Isaiah 58:11 NIV
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Testimony and Praise Time: Starting at 10:30 AM
WELCOME/ INVOCATION: Min. Adrienne Jones
SONGS OF PRAISE: “I Really Love The Lord”
“We Will Understand It Better By and By”
Sis. Charlyene Pinckney
PASTORAL PRAYER: Sis. Juanita Kilson
PRAYER RESPONSE: “We Need To Hear From You”
ANNOUNCEMENTS: (See Back Page)
PRAYER OF ILLUMINATION: Bro. Sam Johnson
Lord, open our hearts and minds by the power of your Holy Spirit, that as the Scriptures are read
and your Word is proclaimed we may hear with joy what you say to us today. Amen
SCRIPTURE: “Psalm 14”
HYMN OF PREPARATION: “EUMC Male Chorus”
WORD: “But God” Rev. TracyA. Duncan
INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP /ALTAR CALL
WORSHIP THROUGH GIVING: Worship Leader
To Give your Tithes and Offerings go to our website:www.Eastwickumc.org And click on:
Contact Us – Give – Donate
When you access the church website you give via PayPal, or with a Debit Card, or with a Credit Card
Or use the easy and convenient options below:
at the end of service.
Please also remember the Connectional Ministries Giving
The amount collected as of September 7, 2025, was $ 400 – to bring our total collected to $ 8613
towards our 2025 Connectional Ministry Goal of $ 12,012. Tithes and Offerings were $ $ 3,734.49
Our weekly budgeted Tithes and Offerings goal is $2,958. Thank you.
The tree was cut down last week thanks to your generosity, Thank You.
And a special Thank you to Brother Art Green for coordinating the process.
GIVING PRAYER:
Love your enemies
Love your enemies! Do good to them! Lend to them! And don’t be concerned about the fact that they won’t repay. Then your reward from heaven will be very great, and you will truly be acting as sons of God who are for, he is kind to the unthankful and to those who are very wicked. AMEN
CLOSING HYMN: “Zion is Calling Me”
Zion is calling me to a higher place of praise. To stand upon the mountain and to magnify His name. To tell all the people of every nation that He reigns. Zion is calling me to a higher place of praise.
BENEDICTION:
Now may the God of peace who brought up Lord Jesus from the dead, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting working in you what pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ to whom covenant, make you complete in every good work to do His will, be glory forever. AMEN
Remember Those Who are Sick and Those Shut-In:
Annette Glover, Joyce Brown, Pastor Duncan, Vincent Nedd, Frances Boone, Myrtle Cannon, Catherine Roberts, Michelle Murphy and Pat Patton. Please remember to alert the Pastoral Care Team (Joanne Briscoe and Bob Sutton) if there are others to be mentioned on this list.
If you are healed and fully recovered and wish your name to be removed from this list you may also alert Joanne or Bob
Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness Matthew 9:35 NIV
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Update on Pastoral Prayer Request: Coach Richard’s 17-year-old quarterback is home from the hospital and recovering from surgery. Thank you for your prayers.
Don’t quit yet in your prayers. Let’s pray that this young man be fully restored in full health.
Church Conference: Please look for additional follow up from Pastor Duncan to determine any additional needs to complete Charge Conference documents. To all church leaders completing reports for Church Conference this year, documents will be followed up through September 30, 2025. I have forwarded information so that you can access the report. If you are having difficulty or have not seen them yet, please check your emails. I have forwarded this information again. Thank you for your hard work.
Pastor Duncan
Trip Update: There is still room on the bus to go see Noah on Thursday, October 23rd. Cost is $180. Please see Crystal Jefferson after service to make payment arrangements. Sis. Janice Green.
September 14, 2025. Men of Eastwick. Please gather with Pastor Duncan for about ½ hour after service as we continue plans for a Men’s Ministry event in November 2025. Thank you for your availability.
September 20, 2025. 9 a.m. – 12 noon Men’s Prayer Breakfast. It’s a fantastic opportunity to connect with other men, share a great meal, and grow in faith together. For questions, please contact Bro. Victor Jackson.
September 20, 2025. Adjourned Session of the Annual Conference to be held at Tindley Temple UMC. This meeting will complete the budget for the Annual Conference.
New in September: Fellowship opportunities to hear about and engage around the topic of Generosity. The Lord calls his people to be generous and we will continue our discipling growth in this area.
Looking to Pray More? The umcdiscipleship.org website has a prayer initiative called Prayer Partner Project. Beginning September 15, through November 15. Go to the website and register at the link at
the bottom of the page. There is never a more opportune time to pray than right now and certainly with a partner. Check it Out!
Thank you Eastwick. Now that the tree was removed we have added visual space along the property line. Your Generosity helped to address this concern quickly.
Get Ready: Young People’s Moment is coming on Third Sunday. Let’s remember to bring and invite young people to fellowship with us and be a part of the life of the church.
Regularly Scheduled Ministry:
Wednesday Morning Prayer: Please remember the church is open for Prayer. All are welcome.
Bible Studies: Join Rev. Duckett on Wednesday evening and Rev. Duncan on Thursday morning for a
time of life empowerment in life enhancement in the study of the Word. Dial in access at 267–807–9601. Access code 443192#.