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
10/26/2025
Worship Leader: Juanita Kilson
“Let the fields be jubilant, and everything in them; let all the trees of the forest sing for joy.”
Psalm 96:12 (NIV)
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Testimony and Praise Time: Starting at 10:30 AM
WELCOME: Sis. Juanita Kilson
INVOCATION: Min. Adrienne Jones
SONGS OF PRAISE: (See Back of Bulletin) “Welcome Into This Place”
“How Great Is Our God”
PASTORAL PRAYER: Sis. Damali Best
PRAYER RESPONSE: “Thank You Lord”
ANNOUNCEMENTS: (See Back Page)
PRAYER OF ILLUMINATION: Bro. Joseph Perry
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: “Jeremiah 29:11”
HYMN OF PREPARATION: “Order My Steps”
WORD: “God has a Purpose for your Life” Bro. Al Kingcade
INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP /ALTAR CALL “For I Know the Plans I Have For You”
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 October 19, 2025, was $ 292 – to bring our total collected to $ 11,390
towards our 2025 Connectional Ministry Goal of $ 12,012. Tithes and Offerings were $ 2,209.
Our weekly budgeted Tithes and Offerings goal is $2,958. Thank you.
GIVING PRAYER:
As we offer our gifts to you, we are reminded of your call to step out into the world and make a difference. Give us carriage and wisdom as we engage with the world around us, sharing your love and trust with others.
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.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION:
BENEDICTION:
May Christ dwell in your heart through faith—-that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may have strength to comprehend with all the Saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.
Remember Those Who are Sick and Those Shut-In:
Vivienne Johnson, 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:
As we come to the end of October, don’t forget
to share your appreciation with our Pastor.
Thanks to Lay Membership and our sharing in worship on Sunday October 19, 2025.
Thank you Min. Michelle Jones for sharing the word with us.
Church Conference: Please look for added follow up from Pastor Duncan to determine any
additional needs to complete Charge Conference documents. Thank you for your hard work.
Pastor Duncan
“But God.” Pastor Duncan would ask permission of the members who were present in worship to share the “But God” moments of their lives into a small booklet for encouragement. This is based on the sermon delivered on September 14 based in Psalm 14:6–7. Thank you for your grace as that work moves forward.
Blessings for the start of Homebound Communion for those who request it. The start was a success and will continue as needed.
October 26th Breast cancer Awareness Presentation –October is breast cancer awareness month and we are requesting everyonewear something pink to Sunday Service.
October 31, 2025. 5-7 PM. Harvest Fellowship for the Youth and Family Can Drive.
Come out and celebrate a time of fun with our young people and bring canned goods that we will share with not only our guests who will attendthis event, but we will work to distribute what we have left over to organizations which may need it in the area. Please bring in your canned goods early. A basket will be set for them to be stored in the Conference room.
November 1, 2025. 9 am to 12 Noon. It’s here! Men of Eastwick Health, Awareness and The Word Event. The Rev. Dr. Sterling Eaton, sharing the Word during this time. Presentation from Oak Street Health. Light Breakfast and time of Fellowship.
Culinary is asking the ladies of the church to volunteer for a couple of hours on Saturday Nov.1, to help in the kitchen for the Men’s Event. A written request will be in the narthex, on the table.
Nov. 16, 2025. Friends and Family Day. Young People’s Moment during worship. Let us get together as we celebrate Family and Friends. More information is coming.
Want to Pray More? The umdiscipleship.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!
Service Opportunity: Are you passionate about sharing the word of Christ with others? Do you like speaking with young people? Then here is an opportunity for you to share the word of Christ during our young people’s moment on the third Sunday of each month. Pastor Duncan is looking for 3 to 4 persons to share in those opportunities. Please speak Directly with Pastor Duncan and she will set up time to engage and train you in this vital ministry of the church.
For Young People’s Moment
Keep It Simple
Three to Five Steps
Based on Luke 9- 1-6
Young People’s Reflection Moment
Regularly Scheduled Ministry:
Wednesday Morning Prayer: Please remember the church is open for Prayer. All are welcome.
Bible Studies: Join Rev. Duncan on Tuesday morning for Hour of Power and Rev. Duckett on Wednesday evening for Wednesday Night Bible Study It is a time of empowerment and life enhancement in the study of the Word. Dial in access at 267–807–9601. Access code 443192 #.
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