A Note From Pastor Robyne
Grace and peace to all of you
It looks like the weather's going to cooperate for an in person worship service this Sunday. If something changes it will be posted on our Facebook page early Sunday morning.
As I was strolling through my local Walmart, I noticed an abundance of bunnies, baskets, and candy for sale, and realized these may be the only signs of Easter I’ll find outside of church. Unlike Christmas, Easter is mostly uncommercialized, which is pretty remarkable: the day that we celebrate the glory of Christ’s resurrection remains untainted by stores.
However, just because we’re not receiving Easter ad upon Easter ad in our newspapers and inboxes doesn’t mean we should treat the holiday as a minor celebration. Easter is perhaps the most crucial holiday on the Christian calendar.
The season we call Lent, the forty days before Easter, represents the forty days Jesus spent in the wilderness, continually tempted by Satan.
When He emerged from the wilderness, He knew it was time for the prophesy of His death and resurrection to be fulfilled.
As believers, we remember this. We look to this time of Lent as a way to go into our own ‘wilderness’ of sorts; we pray, we fast, we meditate, we worship, we focus on God.
We ready ourselves for the grief of Christ’s death, and we take joy in the gospel of His rising again.
I invite you to our Chit Chat & Chili Dinner on February 18, at 6pm. A brief service with imposition of Ashes will follow our time of fellowship.
We continue with our sermon series, "Generations" this Sunday.
See you Sunday at 10am
Pastor Robyne
Feel free to use these daily scripture readings into your personal daily devotion.
Week 3: Formed and Freed
Sunday- 1 Timothy 4:6-16
Monday–Acts 18:24-28
Tuesday–1 Corinthians 3:1-8
Wednesday–2 Corinthians 3:1-6
Thursday–Galatians 5:13-15
Friday–Mark 6:6b-13
Saturday–Matthew 28:16-20
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Order of Worship
Orchard Church Bulletin
39 North Main Street Magnolia DE 19962
Sunday February 1, 2026
Opening Songs: "Come People of the Risen King"
"If We are the Body"
Announcements
Call to Worship
Leader: Through God’s word and our prayers, we receive all things with thanksgiving.
People: We praise the One who created all things for good.
Leader: In our music and prayers, our praise, and our worship;
People: We are nourished by the words of the faith and the teachings of Jesus.
Leader: Get the word out–use your life as a teaching tool for the world.
All: Our gifts for ministry will honor God’s saving works
Opening Prayer
Lord, let us keep on the path you have set for us. Help us to follow your lead, be your disciples, and encourage others to join us in the journey. Let us encourage each other on our faith journeys and lift each other up instead of putting each other down. Let us use our individual gifts to glorify you and to create peace and joy in our communities. Amen
Children's Message
Song TFWS #2150 "Lord Be Glorified"
Formed and Freed
1 Timothy 4:6-16
Message given by: Rev. Robyne Mayer
UMH #399 "Take My Life and Let It Be"
Holy Communion
Giving our Gifts to God.
UMH #95 "Doxology"
Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heav’nly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen
Offertory Prayer:
Living God, Savior of all, thank you for calling us to be partners in your work and for bringing every generation together in grace. Bless our presence, our work, and the gifts we bring, so they may nurture every generation in Christ’s truth and love. Strengthen our church family and bless our neighbors, that all may grow in faith and know your embracing love. Amen
Closing Song "What a Friend"
Announcements
Feb 18, 6:00
Chit Chat & Chili Dinner on February 18, at 6pm. A brief service with imposition of Ashes will follow our time of fellowship.
Bible study with Pastor Robyne
Wednesday 10am and 7pmwill resume in January 28
NO CASH BINGO 1st Tuesday every month
NO CASH BINGO1st Tuesday of each month1:00 pm in the Fellowship HallFeb 3
Present Sermon Series
Differences in age and experience can make it feel like people of other generations are living incompletely different worlds. Understanding or even talking with one another can be hard. Yet if we are open, God offers a way through these impasses: a community that embraces both wisdom and innovation, where we can grow up and go gray, and where our differences become blessings rather than barriers. Join us for Generations, a worship series that reminds us God’s promises are for people of all ages together
Monday February 16, 1:00-2:00 THE LEGEND OF THE FREEDOM QUILTS AND THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD
(Free Presentation)by Trish Chambers ProductionsPerformed in period costume. This is one of our most popular programs. The presentation discusses the history, legends and personal stories that make up the rich heritage associated with the Underground Railroad. It explores how African traditions and the use of story cloths documented the history of tribes and set the stage for the slaves to learn the lessons needed for survival during their arduous journey to freedom. African slave songs (Spirituals) and the lessons contained in them are also discussed. Using a facsimile of a freedom quilt the presentation also shares one family's legend regarding the use of quilt patterns and the survival lessons associated with them.Orchard Church Fellowship Hall
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Prayers of joy or prayers of lament, please let us know how we can pray for you! Send your prayers to [email protected] with the subject line "Prayer Request".
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Food Distribution
Food distribution Sat, Feb 28Distribution begins at 9:30 until all bags have been distributed.
Cardio Drumming Free Classes at Orchard Church
Tuesday & Thursday 5:45 pm.Sat 8:00 amClass runs about 45 minutes to 1 hourAges: 16 and upNo health requirements