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
3/16/2025
Worship Leader: Min. Adrienne Jones
1 Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.
2 I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” Psalm 91: 1-2
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Testimony and Praise Time Starting at 10:30 AM
GREETINGS:
INVOCATION: Min. Adrienne Jones
OPENING PRAISE: “Yield Not To Temptation”
Sis. Charlyene Pinckney
PASTORAL PRAYER: Sis. Charmaine Tyler
PRAYER RESPONSE: “Fill My Cup Lord” Sis. Pinckney
ANNOUNCEMENTS: (See Back Page)
PRAYER OF ILLUMINATION: Bro. Robert Sutton
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: “TBA”
Women’s History Presentation
HYMN OF PREPARATION: “Higher Ground”
Sis. Pinckney
WORD: Rev. Tracy Duncan
INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP /ALTAR CALL
MINISTRY OF 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 March 9, 2025, was $ 235 – to bring our total collected to $3,450
towards our 2025 Connectional Ministry Goal of $ 12,012.
Our Total Tithes and Offerings were $3,420. Our weekly budgeted goal is $2,875. We also collected $160 for Ash Wednesday. Thank you.
GIVING PRAYER:
(For God’s many blessings) Generous God, our hearts overflow with gratitude for your countless blessings. These offerings are a humble expression of our thankfulness. May they be used to continue your good works in the world.
Let those who receive see your hand at work in their lives, leading them closer to you with every step. Guide us to be faithful stewards of your creation, using our resources wisely and always for the advancement of your kingdom here on Earth. 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:
Faithful God, your church is a beacon of hope in a world that often feels lost. We offer these gifts to support its ministries and ensure its continued growth. We ask that your presence be felt ever more strongly within these walls.
Bless every hand that gives and heart that believes in Your mission. Strengthen us in unity and faith, that we may continue to serve Your purpose with joy and unwavering conviction. Amen.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Community Garden If anyone is interested in helping with the Community Garden at the back of the church please see me after church. Thanks. Sis. Crystal Jefferson.
March 23, 2025– Sunday Afternoon Matinee- The Six Triple Eight ”Movie
March 28, 2025 – Line Dancing 6:30 P.M – see Sis Jefferson
To All Leadership: Please submit any dates for event or training times to the Pastor, Church, Secretary, Administrative Council Chair, and Building Use Scheduler (Rev. Duncan, Pat Patton, Dr. Carana Bennett, Joyce Brown).
Regularly Scheduled Ministry:
Wednesday Morning Prayer: Please remember the church is open from 10 to 12 Noon on Wednesdays 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.
7 PM. Wednesday Night Bible Study.
11:00 AM. Hour of Power
Remember Those Who are Sick and Those Shut-In:
Pastor Duncan, Victor Jackson, Vincent Nedd, Joyce Brown, Frances Boone, Myrtle Cannon, Catherine Roberts, Catherine Sutton, 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.