A Note From Pastor Robyne
Hello Friends,
I really liked this article by Katherine [Loop] Hannon, I hope you do too.
A Lesson from the Fall Colors
"The beauty of the colors here this fall has been so breathtaking that at times I've simply had to pause, completely overcome by the beauty around me. Oranges, reds, greens, and yellows--all of them combine to produce a brilliance no painting could ever fully capture.
God could have made all the tree leaves the same color. For that matter, He could have made everything around us the same color. But He didn't. He chose to put variety everywhere--and to give mankind the ability to appreciate that variety and beauty. Each subtle hue--each leaf--forms a tiny part in a beautiful masterpiece.
I believe there's a lesson to be learned from the fall colors. God didn't make all the same trees or leaves--or people. Each one of us is fearfully and wonderfully made uniquely to form a specific part of the body--we're not all eyes or ears. It's the combination of body parts that makes a body, and the combination of fall colors that renders a breathlessly inspiring effect.
So the question is, how do we fill the unique role God created us to fill? It's a question I've been asking the Lord a lot lately. I find it all-too-easy to put my eyes on the "trees" around me, trying to please others or live up to my own or other people's man-made ideals or rules rather than really listening to the Lord.
Here are two truths that have been speaking to me in this area: 1) God loves us unconditionally and 2) our righteousness comes from Jesus, not from what we do or say. As we focus on God's love, it frees us to not care so much about what others think of us. As we rest in Christ's righteousness, it helps us worry less about getting it "right" and focus more on listening to what the Lord is trying to tell us.
This month, join me in asking the Lord keep our eyes on Him, our ears listening, and our spirits resting in His love and care."
This Sunday the message is “Fill My Cup With Grace” and the scripture that supports the message comes from Luke 6:27-38
Don't forget -
Trunk or Treat Tomorrow-Saturday October 24, 5pm-6:30. Food, Fun, Games and Prizes.
See you Sunday at 10am.
God Bless you all.
Pastor Robyne
Order of Worship
Orchard Church
39 North Main Street Magnolia DE 19962
Sunday October 25, 2026
Opening Songs:
"As For Me & My House"
"Just That Good"
Announcements
Call to Worship:
Leader: In this world of striving,
People: we feel the yearn to earn.
Leader: The world measures our worth in those earnings.
People: But Jesus had different ideas.
Leader: Where they obsessed over payback and worried about how much is “enough,”
People: he offered love freely and fully to everyone, even his enemies.
Leader: When we feel our own resources are lacking,
People: we can view our lives and practices again from the economy of Jesus.
Opening Prayer
God of Everlasting Love, we come to you today, knowing that our earnings can never fulfill our deepest human yearnings for security, peace, and connection. In the midst of our greed, remind us of your grace and the calling to love one another with extravagant generosity, giving freely to others just a piece of what you so selflessly have given us. Amen.
Children's Message
TFWS #2176 "Make Me a Servant"
Prayer of Illumination
Lord, Open my eyes to see Your truth, clear my mind with Your wisdom, and guide my steps in Your light. Let my heart align with Your will, today and always. Amen.
Sermon Series: "Six Stone Jars"
Message: “Fill My Cup With Grace””
Scripture: Luke 6:27-38
by, Rev. Robyne Mayer
Song: "The Jesus Way"
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:
Heavenly Father, you have taught us to love without condition, to give without expecting anything in return. Today, we bring our offerings, to be shared in your work of love, justice, and peace. May these gifts reflect the generosity of Christ, and may they help others discover the abundance of your grace. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen
Closing song:TFWS #2222 "The Servant Song"
Announcements
FREE Chair Yoga
Every Wednesday at 1:00pm
Sunday November 29, 2026 10:00am
Hanging of the Greens is a traditional Christian ceremony of decorating the church for the Advent and Christmas season, often celebrated on the first Sunday of Advent. Our service will include readings, music and decorating the sanctuary. It's a sun filled Sunday. Pastor Robyne's Christmas luncheon will follow the service.
NO CASH BINGO
NO CASH BINGO1st Tuesday of each month1:00 pm in the Fellowship HallNovember 3
Bible Study
Wednesday 10am & 7pm
Christmas Movie Night
Send Us Your Prayers
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".
Online Offering & Tithe
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Food Distribution
October 24Distribution begins at 930 until all bags have been distributed.
Fellowship
Lois & Mike Hatolski will hosting Fellowship Hour after worship on Sunday November 8th. Everyone is welcome!
Trunk or Treat
Saturday October 245:00-6:30pm
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