”
Into His Gates with Thanksgiving and Praise
Third Sunday After the Epiphany
January 22, 2023 ~ ~ ~
OPENING SELECTION
“Let It Rise”
By: Stephen HurdCALL TO WORSHIP**
“
Psalm 27:1, 4-9”
RESPONSE: For with you is the fountain of life; in your light do we see light.
Leader: The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?
One thing I asked of the Lord, that will I seek after:
People: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to inquire in the Lord’s temple.
RESPONSE: For with you is the fountain of life; in your light do we see light.
Leader: The Lord will hide me in his shelter in the day of trouble, will conceal me under the cover of his tent, and will set me high upon a rock.
People: And now my head shall be lifted up above my enemies round about me; and I will offer sacrifices in the Lord’s tent with shouts of joy; I will sing and make melody to the Lord.
RESPONSE: For with you is the fountain of life; in your light do we see light.
Leader: Hear, O Lord, when I cry aloud, be gracious to me and answer me!
People: “Come,” my heart said, “seek the Lord’s face.” Your face, O Lord, I seek.
Leader: Hide not your face from me. Turn not your servant away in anger, for you have been my help.
RESPONSE: For with you is the fountain of life; in your light do we see light.
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH** (Apostles’ Creed)
I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth;
And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord: who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic* church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
*Universal PRAYER
Dr. Sherry L. Daniels
CONGREGATIONAL SINGING**
“No, Not One”
By: Johnson Oatman, Jr./George C. HuggVerse 1
There’s not a friend like the lowly Jesus No, not one! No, not one! None else could heal all our soul’s diseases No, Not one! No, not one!
Verse 4
Was e’er a gift like the Savior given? No, not one! No, not one! Will He refuse us a home in heaven? No, not one! No, not one!
Refrain Jesus knows all about our struggles, He will guide till the day is done; There’s not a friend like the lowly Jesus No, not one! No, not one!
(Verses 2 & 3 omitted.)
THE OLD TESTAMENT READINGS
Isaiah 9:1-4
Psalm 27:1, 4-9
THE NEW TESTAMENT READING
1 Corinthians 1:10-18
THE GOSPEL READING**
Matthew 4:12-23
MINISTRY THROUGH MUSIC
“Speak To My Heart”
By: J. Eric Brown
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
THE WORD FOR TODAY
Dr. Sherry L. Daniels
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP
MINISTRY THROUGH TITHES AND OFFERINGS
Holy God: As we present our tithes and offerings in worship, we know we come from a world that is tearing itself apart due to division. Even among your followers, we find ourselves shutting down and closing ourselves to those who don’t think or act as we do. We need to be reminded that you desire unity and one mind from your children – not a church void of disagreement, but one where we work at listening in love, more than working at speaking louder and winning the day. We dedicate not just our gifts, but our minds to the work of your unifying love. In Christ, we pray. Amen.
(1 Corinthians 1:10-18)
BLESSING AND SENDING FORTH
Go in peace.
CLOSING SELECTION
“Lord, Help Me To Hold Out”
By: James Cleveland
“Depart To Serve”
** Indicates to stand.
~ ~ ~
Thank You
for being a part of our worship experience!
God Bless You and we hope you will join us again! ~ ~ ~
FAITHFUL STEWARDSHIP
Thank you very much for being so faithful in your stewardship AND going above and beyond whenever asked. We have some much needed repairs to be done, so we’re asking if you can, to please give a little extra if/whenever you can. It will be greatly appreciated! We thank each and every one of you!
FOOD PANTRY DISTRIBUTION
Saturday, February 11th, 9:00-11:00 AM
Our Food Pantry Ministry serves the community on the second Saturday of each month; but if there is ever an emergency need for food, please contact the church office Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday, between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. @ 757-628-6543, and we will make arrangements with our Food Pantry Ministry for you to get some food.
CHECK YOUR EMAIL
Please 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.
MY NOTES FROM WORSHIP
Sermon highlights: Other information:
TODAY’S WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS
Worship Leader
Mrs. Freida Clark
Minister of Music
Mr. William A. L. Brown, II
Drummer
Mr. Walter Gilchrist
Choir
Triple A Praise Team
“
Anointed, Appointed & Assigned”
Video Operator
Mrs. Janice Graves
NORFOLK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
6870 N. Military Highway ~ Norfolk, VA 23518 757-628-6543 (telephone) 757-628-8181 (fax)
Office Hours Tuesday-Thursday, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Website http://www.numcva.org
Facebook www.facebook.com/NorfolkUMC
Email officenorfolk@gmail.com
Text-Giving 757-230-2125
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
January 22, 2023
9:00AM