“Enter Into His Gates with Thanksgiving and Praise”
February 19, 2023
OPENING SELECTION
“Hallellujah You’re Worthy”
By: Judith Christie McAllisterCALL TO WORSHIP**
(Inspired by Mark 9:2-9 & Matthew 17:1-9)
Leader: God,
We come to the mountaintop to be covered in your presence. We are comforted by your holiness and your glow. We are comforted by the hope of the mountain top, where you are so close, so accessible; where there is no doubt of your glory.
People: The mountain top reminds us why we worship you. We witness your bright power, and your plan for the nations of the earth.
ALL: As we prepare for worship, God bring us to the mountain top; bring us to the mountain top so that we may be inspired to do your work in the valley below. Amen.
Source: General Commission on the Status and Role of Women of the United Methodist Church PRAYER
Dr. Sherry L. Daniels
CONGREGATIONAL SINGING**
“We Shall Overcome”
By: Zilphia Horton, Frank Hamilton, Guy Carawan and Pete Seeger
Arr. By:
Nolan Williams, Jr.Verse 1
We shall overcome. We shall overcome. We shall overcome someday.
O, deep in my heart, I do believe, We shall overcome someday.
Verse 2
We’ll walk hand in hand. We’ll walk hand in hand. We’ll walk hand in hand someday. O, deep in my heart, I do believe, We’ll walk hand in hand someday.
Verse 5
God will see us through. God will see us through. God will see us through someday. O, deep in my heart, I do believe, God will see us through someday.
(Verses 3 & 4 omitted.)
THE OLD TESTAMENT READINGS
Exodus 24:12-18
Psalm 99
THE NEW TESTAMENT READING
2 Peter 1:16-21
THE GOSPEL READING**
Matthew 17:1-9
MINISTRY THROUGH MUSIC
“
The Storm Is Passing Over”
By: Detroit Mass ChoirTHE WORD FOR TODAY
Dr. Sherry L. Daniels
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INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP
MINISTRY THROUGH TITHES AND OFFERINGS
Creator God of Infinite Patience: We see you in every plant that grows and blossoms; every creature that runs or flies; in mountains and sunsets, and in every drop of rain that falls. Creation is not something that happened, but something that is happening every day. As we share our tithes and offerings today, we pray you, through Jesus, will continue the work of creation in us, that we might become more tolerant, more forgiving, more generous, and more loving. In that name, Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer, we pray. Amen.
(Matthew 17:1-9)
BLESSING AND SENDING FORTH
Go in peace.
CLOSING SELECTION
“You Can’t Hurry God”
By: Georgia Mass Choir“
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Thank You
for being a part of our worship experience!
God Bless You and we hope you will join us again!
CHILI COOKOFF
THIS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24TH @ 7:00 PM
Join us this coming Friday night for our Chili Cookoff! If you would like to participate, please give your name to Pastor Carolyn Graves. Come out for the fellowship; you will enjoy yourself!!!
MID-WEEK PRAYER
Wednesdays @ 7:00 AM
Dial: 425-585-7852
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.
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
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.
TODAY
’S WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS
Youth Worship Leader
Miss Jasmine Manning
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
MY NOTES FROM WORSHIP
Sermon highlights:
Other information:
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
February 19, 2023
9:00AM