“Enter Into His Gates with Thanksgiving & Praise” Virtual Worship
January 16, 2022 OPENING
Music To Be Selected
CALL TO WORSHIP Psalm 36:5-10 Response: I desire to follow your way, O Lord, my God; continue your steadfast love to me. Leader: People:
Leader: People:
Leader: People:
Your steadfast love, O Lord, extends to the heavens, your faithfulness to the clouds. Your righteousness is like the mighty mountains, your judgments are like the great deep; O Lord, humans and animals you save! O God, how precious is your steadfast love! All people may take refuge in the shadow of your wings. They feast on the abundance of our house, and you give them drink from the river of your delights. For with you is the fountain of life; in your light do we see light. O continue your steadfast love to those who know you, and your salvation to the upright of heart!
Response: I desire to follow your way, O Lord, my God; continue your steadfast love to me.
PRAYER
Dr. Sherry L. Daniels
CONGREGATIONAL SINGING “O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing” By: Charles Wesley/Carl G. Glaser Arr. By: Lowell Mason Verse 1 O for a thousand tongues to sing my great Redeemer’s praise, the glories of my God and Kin, the triumphs of His grace! Verse 2 My gracious Master and my God, assist me to proclaim, to spread through all the earth abroad the honors of Thy name. Verse 3 Jesus! the name that charms our fears, that bids our sorrows cease, ‘tis music in the sinner’s ears, ‘tis life, and health, and peace. (Verses 4-7 omitted.)
THE OLD TESTAMENT READINGS Isaiah 62:1-5 Psalm 36:5-10
INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRY THROUGH TITHES AND OFFERINGS By: Rev. Dr. Ken Sloane Director of Stewardship & Generosity, Discipleship Ministries, The United Methodist Church
Generous God: We are reminded through scripture of the spiritual gifts that you give. We know that these are not for us to hold onto but are gifts for us to share – gifts from you, meant for giving. As we offer our tithes and offerings, prompt us to commit more than dollars, but to see the gifts you have written on our hearts, and to share generously of these as well! We pray these words in the name of Jesus, in whose way we follow, for whose love we are eternally grateful. Amen. (1 Corinthians 12:1-11)
BLESSING AND SENDING FORTH Go in peace. (Music To Be Selected)
“Depart To Serve”
THE NEW TESTAMENT READING 1 Corinthians 12:1-11
THE GOSPEL READING John 2:1-11
MINISTRY THROUGH MUSIC Music To Be Selected
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ THE WORD FOR TODAY Dr. Sherry L. Daniels
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TODAY’S WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS Worship Leader Ms. Erin Walden Musician Mr. William A. L. Brown, II Drummer Mr. Walter Gilchrist Choir Triple A Praise Team “Anointed, Appointed & Assigned”
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND UPCOMING EVENTS ~ AT-A-GLANCE ~
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MID-WEEK PRAYER Wednesdays @ 7:00 AM Dial: 425-585-7852
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Prayer changes things! Take 30 minutes and join us as we pray one for the other and for people around the world. Spread the word to your networks, family and friends.
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YOUTH BIBLE STUDY - ONLINE Wednesdays, 7:00-7:30 PM
You may access the study through our Digital Bulletin at numcva.org or go to your email and click the Zoom link which is provided, as well as the Meeting ID and Passcode. A reminder will be sent out each week. Please contact the office if you have any questions. SPREAD THE WORD!! USHERS STILL NEEDED!! The Usher Ministry needs additional doorkeepers. Please answer the call; it will be greatly appreciated!! See Ms. Wendy Jones on Sundays, or call the church office during the week. Thank you!
Sermon highlights:
VIRTUAL WORSHIP & PRAISE Due to health and safety precautions, our Worship & Praise will be virtual TODAY. We will keep you informed on a weekly basis as to the status of our Sunday Service.
Our Online Youth Bible Study began last week. We encourage all youth to be a part of this study, titled “The Journey.” We will take 30 minutes to journey through the Books of the Bible and review traditions of our denomination. We are looking forward to taking this journey with all youths and even those who feel like a youth at heart.
MY NOTES FROM WORSHIP
2022 WEBINAR SERIES Thank you to Ms. Yvonne T. Allmond of TowneBank for the informative financial session on yesterday, as we learned how to manage and grow our resources, in spite of the pandemic and uncertain financial times. It’s never too early or too late to get your resources in order.
CHECK YOUR EMAIL
Remember to check your email on a regular basis from “Norfolk UMC Office,” not just for church related information, but for other news and information that may be useful to you or someone you know.
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“Love is the greatest force in the universe. It is the heartbeat of the moral cosmos. He who loves is a participant in the being of God.” — MLK
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Website
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Norfolk United Methodist Church 6870 N. Military Highway Norfolk, VA 23518
Dr. Sherry L. Daniels, Senior Pastor Rev. Carolyn Graves, Associate Pastor Rev. Finley O. Jones, Minister of Visitation
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January 16, 2022 9:00 AM