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
12/28/2025
Worship Leader: Min. Adrienne Jones
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ORDER OF WORSHIP
Testimony and Praise Time: Starting at 10:30 AM
WELCOME: Min. Adrienne Jones
INVOCATION: Min. Adrienne Jones
SONG OF PRAISE: “Jesus, The Light of the World”
(See Back Page for Songs Lyrics)
PASTORAL PRAYER: Sis. Damali Best
PRAYER RESPONSE: “ Emanuel, Emanuel”
ANNOUNCEMENTS: (See Back page)
A Pastoral Prayer: As we close out this year, let us give thanks. We give thanks you you, Great God for helping us to impact the lives of others throughout this past year. Cause us, O God, to hold dear those whom we love. Let generosity be the foundation of our being and operation because You have shown us and taught us. Let our love be extended to those we do not know. Cover the grieving, the distressed, those in the complexities of life who are just trying to figure it all out. Help this house of worship be a haven for those looking for a place to be. Bless this nation in the midst of all its turmoil and upheaval. Give us hearts to be concerned for the Sojourner. And may the status quo never be the on-going barometer as to what we accept and expect for others. But in all things may seek Your face, experience Your goodness and rejoice in Your glory. Forever and ever. Amen.
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: “Matthew 2 13:23”
HYMN OF PREPARATION: “O Lord How Excellent, Is Thy Name”
WORD: “Obedience in Uncertain Times” CSM Al Kingcade
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 December 21, 2025, was $ 305 – Total YTDcollection is $13,595– which
Puts us over our 2025 Goal of $12,012. Tithes and Offerings were $ 2381 .Our weekly budgeted
Tithes and Offerings goal is $2,958. Thank you.
*We collected $240 towards this past week’s Christmas turkey and food Drive which was a great success. Thank you Mrs. Annette and Team.
GIVING PRAYER:
TEST ME
Bring the whole tithes into the storehouse, so that there may be food in my house. Test me in this, says the Lord Almighty, and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of Heaven and pour out so many blessings that you will not have room enough for it. 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:
God our Father, whose blessed Son came not to be served but to serve give us grace to follow His example and unite us in the service of your Kingdom; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. AMEN
Remember Those Who are Sick and Those Shut-In:
Lynn McCall, 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
35 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
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 Powerand 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 #.
Wednesday Night Bible Study will be on Christmas break until Jan. 7, 2026
Hour of Prayer is on a brief break – look for restart date in January
NOTES:
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Our Sis. Lynn McCall is on the road to recovery, Get Well cards may be sent to 7824 Chelwynde Pl. Phila 19153
The Season of Advent is ending, and we move into the Birth of Jesus and Christmastide. Wishing all of you
Merry Christmas and a Joyous New Year.
Dec. 31, 2025. 7 PM. Watch Night Prayer on Zoom. The link is listed below, and you will receive
A reminder email on 12/28/25
New Year’s Eve Prayer Service
Time: Dec 31, 2025, 7:00 PM Eastern Time
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January 03, 2026. New Year Church Leadership Planning Meeting. 10 AM – 1 PM. An invitation will be sent directly to those who are asked to join in. Come for a time of planning and fellowship to set the calendar for 2026 and beyond. Bring your personal calendars. A yearly calendar will be provided as a copy for you to take as we live into the new year.
January 10, 2026, 10 A.M – Healing Women’s Word Ministry Prayer Breakfast
Calling all women! Join us for our Prayer Breakfast – Let’s gather for prayer, food, and fellowship.
Feel free to bring your favorite breakfast item and don’t forget to bring a friend. See Sis. Joanne Briscoe for any questions.
Opportunities for Generosity
Giving Opportunities will be made known as additional information becomes available. Please note there are giving opportunities for Jamaica after its recent hurricane.
If there are any members of our Congregation in need concerning food support, please contact
Min. Michelle Jones.
MUSIC
Song of Praise: Jesus, The Light of the World
Jesus the light of the world.
Jesus the light of the world.
Jesus the light of the world.
Chorus: We’ll walk in the light, beautiful light. Come where the dew drops of mercy shine bright.
Shine all around us by day and by night. Jesus the light of the world.
Prayer Response: Emanuel, Emanuel
Emanuel, Emanuel, His name is called Emanuel.
God with us, revealed in us,
His name is called, Emanuel.
Hymn of Preparation: O Lord How Excellent, Is Thy Name
Oh, Lord!
How excellent!
How excellent!
How excellent!
How excellent!
Is Thy name (Repeat)
In all the earth
In all the earth
In all the earth
In all the earth
Jesus, excellent is Thy name
In all the earth (in all the earth)
In all the earth (in all the earth)
In all the earth (in all the earth)
In all the earth (earth)
Jesus, excellent is Thy name
In all the earth (in all the earth) (every knee shall bow)
In all the earth (in all the earth)
In all the earth (in all the earth) (and every tongue confess)
In all the earth (in all the earth) (that He’s the lord)
Jesus, excellent is Thy name
In all the earth (in all the earth) (every knee shall bow)
In all the earth (in all the earth)
In all the earth (in all the earth) (and every tongue confess)
In all the earth (in all the earth) (that He’s the lord)
Jesus, excellent, excellent, excellent