Bland Street United Methodist Church

Bland Street United Methodist Church Sunday Worship: 9:30 AM (In person & Online)

Sunday School: Children 9:45 a.m. For more information please contact the Church Office.

and
Open Door Class Follows Worship Service

Men's Bible Study: Wednesday's 9:30 AM

We also have many small groups that meet weekly, and/or monthly. Preschool: 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Afterschool Care (Grade School)
When school lets out- 5:15 PM

08/28/2026

9:30 a.m. Sunday, August 30
Worship Service will be on the upper level in Warden Hall
followed by our Fifth Sunday Meal.

CALL TO WORSHIP
We call on God’s name.
Make known the deeds of our Creator,
Sing them into the world.
Tell of God’s wondrous works,
And give thanks for so many miracles.
Let the hearts of all who seek the holy rejoice
for God brings strength to all the people.

SCRIPTURE Exodus 3:1-14
SERMON “Standing on Holy Ground”

08/21/2026

Join with us in worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday, August 23.

CALL TO WORSHIP Bless the Lord, whose love shines uponus.
Bless the Lord,my soul!Bless our lives, to reflect God’s love.
Bless our lives to shine brightly with God’s love.
Bless our worship, that it may glorifyGod.
Bless this timeof worship to draw us closer to you O God!
OPENING HYMN “Shout to the Lord”
OFFERTORY “Cortege” arr.Roff
PIANO SOLO “Give Me Jesus” arr. Camp MarthaChaffins
SCRIPTURE 1 John 4:7-21
SERMON “Love Begins With God” Pastor Olen Winfree *
HYMN “Victory in Jesus”

August 30 - Fifth Sunday Meal and Worship in Warden Hall.
Hot dogs fixins’ provided. Bring favorite side dish/dessert.

08/14/2026

PRELUDE “Raise the Song on High” Scott

*CALL TO WORSHIP
Come, all who seek the living God, for God’s steadfast
love endures forever.
We gather to praise the One who calls us by name and
guides our steps.
God’s word is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path.
We come to hear, to trust, and to follow, even when
times are tough.
Let us worship the Lord with joy and thanksgiving, for
God is our refuge and strength.
We lift our hearts in praise, offering our lives in faithful service.

*OPENING HYMN “Come, Christians, Join to Sing”
OFFERTORY “Rondo” arr. Blake
SOLO “Carrickfergus” arr. O’Neill
Martha Chaffins, Piano
*SCRIPTURE Matthew 16:22-31
SERMON “Crumbs from the Master’s Table”
Pastor Olen Winfree
*HYMN “Blessed Assurance”
*POSTLUDE “Standing on the Promises”

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📌HARVEST FOOD DRIVE
For Union Mission
August 30 – September 20
Start checking grocery sales! Suggested items list coming next week
Coordinated by Bland Street U M Women

📌FIFTH SUNDAY MEAL August 30 - Worship in Warden Hall
- Hot dogs and fixins' provided Bring your favorite recipe salads/dessert

08/07/2026

Come join in worship with us! 9:30 a.m.
2620 Bland Road, Bluefield, WV

PRELUDE “Italian Hymn” arr. Taylor

CALL TO WORSHIP
Come, all who seek the Lord, for God’s
steadfast love endures forever.
We gather to praise the One who guides
us with wisdom and mercy.
God calls us to trust, to hope, and to walk
in the paths of righteousness.
We open our hearts to God’s Spirit, ready
to receive grace and share it with the world.
Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts; all creation
sings of God’s glory.
Let us worship God together, rejoicing in the
gift of life and the promise of salvation.

HYMN “To God Be the Glory”
SOLO “Hymne” arr. Vangelis
Martha Chaffins, Piano
SCRIPTURE Matthew 14:22-36
SERMON “He Went Up the Mountain Himself to Pray”
Pastor Olen Winfree
HYMN “Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart”
POSTLUDE “Trust and Obey”

07/31/2026

God has done wonderful things for each of us!
Come let us join in Sunday Worship together with grateful hearts!

CALL TO WORSHIP
This day is God’s gift to us –
A gift of community and Sabbath,
A gift of doing nothing more than offering thanks and
basking in the divine presence.
This time is our gift to God –
A gift of song, and prayer, and silence,
A gift of offering our lives in service to our Maker.
Surrounded by all these gifts, let us worship God.
HYMN “My Hope is Built” UMH #368
SOLO “How Beautiful” arr. Paris/O’Neill
Martha Chaffins, Piano
*SCRIPTURE Luke 10:25-37
SERMON “Go and Do Likewise” Pastor Olen Winfree
*HYMN “Rescue the Perishing” UMH #591

Thank you to everyone who came by to support our children.
07/31/2026

Thank you to everyone who came by to support our children.

07/24/2026

Sunday, July 26 9:30 a.m. Hope to see you there!

Call To Worship
We are called to this place to worship the One who loves us.
Each one of us is unique, with differing gifts and talents.
Yet each talent represented here is valuable in God’s realm.
Lord, help us find ways in which to use our talents for healing and hope.
Come, let us praise the Lord who has called us here.
Let us open our hearts and spirits to God’s word for us. AMEN.

SCRIPTURE READING: Matthew 16:15-24
SERMON: "Life and Leadership"

Our sister church will be having:

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Trinity UM Church
401College Ave.
Bluefield, WV
Theme: Surprise Party
The unexpected Grace of Jesus
August 9-11 5:30 -7:30 p.m.

07/17/2026

Come and worship!

CALL TO WORSHIP

Come, all that are weary.
Jesus will give us rest.
Come, take what Jesus has to offer: love, forgiveness, and grace.
In Christ there is peace.
Come, find rest, and learn from Jesus.
Our Savior will give us rest in our souls.
Come, let us worship our God.
Let us follow our Savior, who leads us into life.

HYMN “Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise” UMH #103
OFFERTORY “Lord Jesus Christ, We Humbly Pray” Bartilett
SOLO “People Need the Lord”
Martha Chaffins
SCRIPTURE Matthew 11:1-6; 9-10; 16-19; 28-30
SERMON “The Yoke Is Easy and the Burden Is Light
HYMN Near to the Heart of God” UMH #472

Address

2620 Bland Road
Bluefield, WV
24701

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 11:30am
Tuesday 8:30am - 11:30am
Wednesday 8:30am - 11:30am
Thursday 8:30am - 11:30am
Friday 8:30am - 11:30am
Sunday 9:30am - 11am

Telephone

+13043259184

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