A Word from Pastor Bob

Many of you may already know I grew up in Pennsylvania, specifically western PA. I was not far

from Latrobe. You may be asking why that matters. Is it because that is where the Pittsburgh Steelers hold minicamp at St. Vincent College? Yes, that is true, but Latrobe is important for another reason. It is where Mister Rogers was born and raised. I grew up watching Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. When I think of him and the show, I can’t help but think of the song, “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” It was such an inviting way to understand how we should treat our neighbors.

This week we’ll talk about the law the Pharisees are testing Jesus on. He reminds them of the command to love the Lord your God with all of your heart, all of your soul, and all of your mind. Then he states there is a second commandment. You should love your neighbor as yourself. We have different views of neighbors, and we certainly treat them differently. What if we kept in line with the command from God, with the cheerfulness and openness of Mister Rogers? We will discern that very idea this Sunday. 

Join us on Sunday at 10:00 AM, either in person or via live stream, as we take a deep look at loving our neighbors by following the law God gave and Jesus reminded us of. I look forward to worshiping with you all. 



Grace and Peace,

Pastor Bob

Worship

This Sunday in Worship

Farmville United Methodist Church

Reformation Sunday

October 25, 2026

GATHERING

WELCOME and ANNOUNCEMENTS ----- Rev. Bob Michalides

PRELUDE --- Ein fest Burg ist unser Gott --- Dr. Gordon Ring -------------------------- Johnann Walther

INTROIT --------------- Hyfrydol ------------ The Handbell Choir

----------------------- Bob Burroughs ----------- Andrew Bentley, ------------------------------------------------------------------Director

CALL to WORSHIP* -------------------------------- Damien Fehrer

HYMN* ----- A Mighty Fortress is Our God ------- (UMH) #110

PROCLAMATION

THE CHILDREN'S MOMENT --------------- Rev. Lyndsie Blakely

Children are invited to come forward to the chancel steps

OPENING PRAYER -------------------------------- Damien Fehrer

SCRIPTURE READING ------- Matthew 22: 34-46 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Damien Fehrer

SERMON ----------- "Testing the Law" ---------- Rev. Michalides

RESPONSE

HYMN* ---------------- The Gift of Love ------------- (UMH) #408

OFFERING OUR GIFTS - Sarah Porter and Mike Montgomery

OFFERTORY ----- A Mighty Fortress Is Our God ------------------------------------- Douglass E. Wagner ---- The Handbell Choir ------------------------------------------- Andrew Bentley, Director

DOXOLOGY* ------ Doxology #94, UMH

OFFERING OUR PRAYERS and THE LORD'S PRAYER ------------------------------------------------------------------- Rev. Michalides

SENDING FORTH

HYMN* --------- More Love to Thee, O Christ ------ (UWF) #453

BENEDICTION* ------------------------------------ Rev. Michalides

CHORAL BENEDICTION -------- Amen ---- The Handbell Choir ------------------------- Sir John Rutter ---------- Andrew Bentley

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POSTLUDE ---------- Fantasie "Ein Fest Burg"---------- Dr. Ring

------------------------------ Gordon Ring



*Please stand as you are able.



Sunday School Classes

Seekers – 9:00 AM - Fellowship Room

Young Adult - 9:00 AM - Library

Youth - 9:00 AM - Youth Suite – Rm 1

Children - 9:00 AM - Children's Classroom – Rm 25

Coffee Chat – 11:00 AM - 2nd Floor, Rm 31



Brunch Series, The Chosen - 3:00 PM - Wesley Center

Young Adult TableTop - 11:30 AM (start 10/4) - Fellowship Room

Worship with Us on Sundays on YouTube

To worship with us, live or later, go to

https://www.youtube.com/@FarmvilleUMC_FarmvilleVA



Connect

The Church Office is Open:

Monday through Thursday

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

It is always a time of remembrance. Sunday, November 1, is All Saints Sunday. In our worship service, we will celebrate All Saints Day by remembering the members of our congregation who have gone to be with the Lord since this time last year. We will list each loved one’s name in the Sunday morning worship bulletin insert.

We also invite you to share the names of family and friends who passed this year but are not members of Farmville UMC. We will place their names on the back of the insert. Please email Nancy Alexander the names at officemgr.fumc@gmail.com or call the church office by Wednesday, October 28th. You are invited to light a candle in the Sanctuary in memory of family and friends during the worship service on Sunday, November 1.

If you worship with us online, please have a candle lit at home to remember loved ones. During the service, Pastor Bob will recognize our beloved Farmville members who

passed away over the past year.

Exterior painting and masonry tuckpointing are underway!

FUMC officially welcomed Dawn Congleton to our church family on Sunday, October 11.

Folks braved the weather to attend the Blessing of the Animals, a joint effort between FUMC and Johns Memorial Episcopal Church on Sunday, October 11.

BE AWARE - HACKERS ARE EVERYWHERE!

Please do not respond to or open any email that looks like the one below from Pastor Bob. VAUMC clergy email addresses are being targeted by a phishing scam. If an email looks suspicious, please do not open it and always check the email address for accuracy.

Recent Concerns

Jim Gussett (moved to rehab in Short Pump)

Susan Paul (moved to Babcock Manor) 4151 Pumping Station Road, Appomattox 24522

Hedy Thomas (for continuing treatment)

Please pray for the B. Williams family. B passed away on 10/18/2026, surrounded by family. The funeral will be on Friday, October 30 at 11:00 AM with visitation at 10:00 AM at Puckett Funeral Home.

Please hold Val Montgomery and her family in your prayers as she works her way though a diagnosis of lymphoma.

Keep Bennie Walker, in your prayers as he undergoes medical treatment.

Celebrations

Our October Birthdays

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Happy birthday to all - and if we missed YOUR birthday, please contact Office Manager Nancy Alexander in the church office at officemgr.fumc@gmail.com and let us know!



Our October Calendar

August Council Minutes

JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER CHRISTMAS 2026

It's Time to help make Christmas Magic Happen!

This is Year 25 that the FUMC elves will sponsor a Christmas Party for the Detention Center. The items needed are posted on the Closet Door under the stairs. All items can be left in the closet and monetary donations can be placed in the Jail Ministry account.

The members of this Church should have a warm glow in their hearts and feel blessed. Wrapping arms of thankfulness around all of you for your support for this Mission. We are a blessed Church.

Sheila Hight

Any questions you can call Sheila at:

434.390-1803

September to December: gather the gifts; sort; deliver (Date to be announced)

Do you have 2027 calendars that you will not be using?

We are collecting calendars for the homebound clients of FACES.

We need 100+ calendars that will be provided to the Marketplace clients in the December food bags.

Please leave calendars in the Missions Closet under the stairs

Thank you!

Serve at FACES Food Pantry 

Every Fourth Saturday

FUMC members are invited to serve at FACES' food distribution the fourth Saturday of each month. We look forward to seeing our FUMC friends on the FOURTH Saturday, from 7:30-10:AM!

FACES' new website now has a sign-up for volunteers! 

https://www.facesfoodpantry.com/volunteer

Thursday Service Opportunity

FACES has a need for food bag- packers on Thursdays. They need three or more volunteers to pack bags of produce and staples for 1 to 2 hours at 3 PM on Thur. afternoons. Contact Joanna and Paul Baker with questions: joannahbaker@gmail.com

October 2026 Mission Opportunities

HOODIE DRIVE

October 4 - November 15. Bring new and gently uses hoodies to FUMC donation bins in sanctuary and Missions Center.

JOIN UWF at FUMC distribution day for FACES, October 24, 2026, 7:30-10:30 a.m.

WELCOME BAG ITEMS are being collected for Madeline’s House. ****Full-sized shampoo, conditioner, soap, deodorant, lotion, and women of color hair

products are needed and may be dropped off in a bin in the sanctuary and in the Missions Center.

BETTER DAYS FARMVILLE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES. The NOVEMBER BIG GIVE is Saturday, November 14th at 10:30. Community Volunteer Times are Tuesdays, 4:30 – 6:30 and Thursdays, 10:00 - noon. The Orange door is open for donations any day.

PE’s Kids seeks to provide Prince Edward County Public School students with assistance with needs like field trip money, appropriate clothing, hygiene items, etc. because we know that a little help goes a long way. To Make a

Contribution: By Mail: PO Box 524, Farmville, VA, United States, Virginia, (434) 414-1163 and PrinceEdwardKids@gmail.com Items can be easily

purchased from the Amazon wish list:

 https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/3L21T2T98CTWH



An ongoing NEED. Help Women of Faith (UWF) in collecting items for the recently released from incarceration, a program sponsored by LOC Family

Services of Farmville. Especially needed: deodorant, toothbrushes and toothpaste. Items can include soap, toothpaste, mouthwash, washcloth, deodorant,

a hand towel, lotion, powder, a comb, pads or tampons, hand sanitizer and/or any other personal hygiene item you may wish to add. Collection bin is in the Mission

Center.

The PECPS FeedMore Food Market provides free food to any family with a student enrolled in Prince Edward County Public Schools. There is no income verification

required, and the food provided to families is donated by FeedMore out of Richmond,VA. Volunteers needed!!

Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026

Location: Fireman's Sports Arena, 1328 Zion Hill Rd, Farmville, VA 23901

Volunteer Shifts:

 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.: Set up tables and groceries

3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.: Food distribution and clean-up

 4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.: Food distribution and clean-up



Volunteers will assist with packing, carrying, and loading groceries, so please wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Contact Kelly Morgan. Kelly.Morgan@pecps.k12.va.us