“Enter Into His Gates with Thanksgiving and Praise”
Sixth Sunday After the Epiphany
February 12, 2023
OPENING SELECTION
“Blessed Be the Name”
By: Youth for Christ
CALL TO WORSHIP**
Leader: Are you awake? Are you alert?
People: Christ is coming into our lives in a new way.
Leader: Are you watching the signs?
Are you interpreting what is happening today?
People: Christ is coming into our lives in a new way.
Leader: Do you see opportunities for ministry?
Do you see the poor, the homeless, the hungry, the needy?
People: Christ is coming into our lives in a new way.
Leader: Come, let us worship, and let us work in the reign of God.
People: Christ has extended the invitation: Let us work together in the reign of God on earth.
All: Amen.
PRAYER Dr. Sherry L. Daniels
CONGREGATIONAL SINGING**
“
Hush, Hush, Somebody’s Callin’ My Name”
Negro Spiritual
Arr. By: Nolan Williams, Jr.
Verse 1
Hush. Hush. Somebody’s callin’ my name. Hush. Hush. Somebody’s callin’ my name. Hush. Hush. Somebody’s callin’ my name. Oh, my Lord, Oh, my Lord, What shall I do? What shall I do?
Verse 2
It sounds like Jesus. Somebody’s callin’ my name. It sounds like Jesus. Somebody’s callin’ my name. It sounds like Jesus. Somebody’s callin’ my name.
Oh, my Lord, Oh, my Lord, What shall I do? What shall I do?
Verse 4
I’m so glad, I got my religion in time. I’m so glad, I got my religion in time. I’m so glad, I got my religion in time. Oh, my Lord, Oh, my Lord, What shall I do? What shall I do?
(Verses 3 & 5 omitted.)
THE OLD TESTAMENT READINGS
Deuteronomy 30:15-20
Psalm 119:1-8
THE NEW TESTAMENT READING
1 Corinthians 3:1-9
THE GOSPEL READING**
Matthew 5:21-37
Matthew 5:23-26
(read for our hearing)
MINISTRY THROUGH MUSIC
“
Poor Man Lazrus”
(Based on Luke 16:19-31)
By: Jester HairstonTHE WORD FOR TODAY
Dr. Sherry L. Daniels
INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP
MINISTRY THROUGH TITHES AND OFFERINGS
Holy God: As we offer to you gifts from the abundance you have provided us, we recognize that the offering that concerns you is more than what is in our wallets and purses, but in our hearts. You desire from us, hearts that are a fit place for you to live and dwell. Help us to clear out long-held anger, resentments, prejudice, and hate. Help us to furnish our hearts with love, mercy, justice, compassion, and forgiveness, so they might be a place where you feel welcome and at home; help us present this offering as well. In Jesus we pray. Amen.
(Matthew 5:21-37)
BLESSING AND SENDING FORTH
Go in peace.
CLOSING SELECTION Selected
Thank You
for being a part of our worship experience!
God Bless You
and we hope you will join us again!
MID-WEEK PRAYER
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FAITHFUL STEWARDSHIP
Thank you very much for being so faithful in your stewardship!!! Your faithfulness and generosity in going above and beyond is blessing our church and helping us to be able to take care of our responsibilities for the upkeep of our facilities. There is still ongoing work and much more to be done!
CHECK YOUR EMAIL
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MY NOTES FROM WORSHIP
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TODAY’S WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS
Youth Worship Leader
Miss Jasmine Manning
Minister of Music
Mr. William A. L. Brown,
Choir
Triple A Praise Team
II“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
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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
February 12, 2023
9:00AM