A Word from Pastor Bob

One of my favorite verses in Scripture is John 14:27: “Peace I leave you; the peace I give to you.

I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be

afraid.” This verse comforts me and reminds me of God's love and purpose. Perhaps this is why I

so often use it at funerals or to comfort families who have lost loved ones.

This Sunday, we celebrate All Saints Sunday. It is a time to remember that God’s intent for

humankind is love and peace. This message runs through our Christian canon, from Genesis to

Revelation. Throughout Scripture, we see people who struggled with life, sin, and their faith but

came to understand God's love and peace. We often think of them as martyrs and saints. In many

cases, we view those we look up to and love similarly. Though our love often fails, we are

constantly reminded that God’s love never does.

As we approach not only this Sunday, when we remember those who shaped our faith, let us also

keep this message in our hearts, souls, and minds as we are called to live in peace and to love all

people, no matter what. I encourage you to share your love and peace with everyone in the

coming days and weeks. Let us be the image of Jesus to the world and demonstrate the faith of

those who have gone before us as we seek unity.

Join us on Sunday at 10:00 a.m., either in person or via live stream, as we honor our Saints by

lighting candles, sharing Holy Communion, and seeking the peace, love, and comfort God

intends for us all. I look forward to worshiping with you.

Grace and Peace,

Pastor Bob

Worship

This Sunday in Worship

Farmville United Methodist Church

All Saints Sunday

November 1, 2026

GATHERING

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

PRELUDE --- Prelude on "Sine Nomine" ---- Dr. Gordon Ring -------------------------- Alfred Fedak

INTROIT -------------- Fill My Cup, Lord ---- The Chancel Choir

------------------ Richard Blanchard ----------- Andrew Bentley, ------------------------------------------------------------------Director

CALL to WORSHIP* ------------------------------ Rev. Josh Blakely

HYMN* --------------- For All the Saints ------------- (UMH) #711

PROCLAMATION

REMEMBERING THE SAINTS -------------- Rev. Bob Michalides

THE CHILDREN'S MOMENT ----------------------- Carleen Davis

Children are invited to come forward to the chancel steps

OPENING PRAYER ------------------------------ Rev. Josh Blakely

SCRIPTURE READING ------ 1 John 3: 1-3 ---- Rev. Josh Blakely

SERMON ----- "We Will Be Like Him" ---- Rev. Bob Michalides

RESPONSE

HYMN* ------- O How He Loves Me and You ---- (TFWS) #2108

INVITATION TO HOLY COMMUNION -------------- (UMH) pg 12

OFFERING OUR GIFTS ------------ Deanna and Damien Fehrer

OFFERTORY ------ How Great Thou Art ----The Chancel Choir ------------------- Arr. by Craig Courtney ---- Andrew Bentley,------------------------------------------------------------------ Director

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

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING -------------- Rev. Bob Michalides

SENDING FORTH

HYMN* ---- I Sing a Song of the Saints of God --- (UWF) #712

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

CHORAL BENEDICTION -------- Amen ----- The Chancel Choir ----------------------------- Traditional ---------- Andrew Bentley,

----------------------------------------------------------------- Director



POSTLUDE ----- Finale on "Sine Nomine"---- Dr. Gordon Ring

------------------------------ Alfred Fedak



*Please stand as you are able.



The beautiful altar flowers on Sunday, October 25 were given to the Glory of God by Wayne and Deborah McWee in memory of their daughter, Andrea McWee Parson and in remembrance of her birth date October 20.

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

Coming soon: Advent study with Pastor Bob.

Join Pastor Bob this Advent season as we explore this 4-week series to prepare our hearts for Christmas.

We will have the study in a hybrid format. If you'd like to join in person, we will meet in the fellowship hall; if you'd rather join on Zoom, we will provide a link.

We will meet on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 PM for 4 weeks beginning Tuesday, Nov 24, and ending Dec 15th.

If you would like to participate, please email or call the office so we can order a book.

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

The FYC (Farmville Youth Collective) had a fun evening on October 25 as they designed aerodynamic pumpkins for the great "Pumpkin Toss." Competition was fierce as contestants vied for bragging rights. FYC will be meeting at Farmville Baptist Church in November and December.

Recent Concerns

Sharon Forsythe has a detached retina

Jim Gussett is making good progress in rehab. He turned 95 on Wednesday!

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 yesterday, 10/18/2026, surrounded by family.

Her service will be held at Puckett Funeral Home on Friday, October 30. Visitation will be at 10:00 AM, and the service will begin at 11:00 AM.

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

It's Christmas Market Time!! The UWF has dedicated hours of work to prepare for this sale. We look forward to seeing you all on November 6 and 7 - 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM to shop for treasures!

A Request from Sheila Hight -

If your leftover Halloween candy needs a home, I will gladly take it off your hands and use it for the Juvenile Center Christmas bags.

Place your candy in the closet under the stairs and it will make its way into the Christmas bags. Thanks for all you share with the kids.

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.

*****FUMC distribution day for FACES is closed November 28, 2026. FUMC will participate in Feeding Farmville by contributing 30 baked pumpkin pies delivered to St. John’s Lutheran church November 25, between

9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Contact Tracie Pomrenke 920.901.5840 to volunteer Wednesday with the food and Thursday as drivers. PIE SIGN UP IN THE CHURCH OFFICE.

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