“Enter Into His Gates with Thanksgiving
Third Sunday In Lent March 12, 2023
OPENING SELECTION
“Troop’s Prayer”
By: Joshua’s TroopCALL TO WORSHIP**
Psalm 95
RESPONSE: Harden not your hearts; listen to God’s voice.
Leader: O come, let us sing to the Lord;
People: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation!
Leader: Let us come into God’s presence with thanksgiving;
People: let us make a joyful noise with songs of praise!
Leader: For the Lord is a great God, and a great Ruler above all gods, in whose hands are the depths of the earth and also the heights of the mountains.
People: The sea belongs to God who made it, and the dry land, because God formed it.
RESPONSE: Harden not your hearts; listen to God’s voice.
Leader: O come, let us worship and bow down,
People: let us kneel before the Lord, our Maker!
Leader: For the Lord is our God,
People: we are the people of God’s pasture, the sheep of God’s hand.
RESPONSE: Harden not your hearts; listen to God’s voice.
Dr. Sherry L. Daniels
CONGREGATIONAL SINGING**
“Standing on the Promises”
By: R. Kelso CarterVerse 1
Standing on the promises of Christ my King, Through eternal ages let his praises ring; Glory in the highest, I will shout and sing, Standing on the promises of God.
Verse 2
Standing on the promises that cannot fail, When the howling storms of doubt and fear assail, By the living Word of God I shall prevail, Standing on the promises of God.
Verse 5
Standing on the promises I cannot fall, Listening every moment to the Spirit’s call, Resting in my Savior as my all in all, Standing on the promises of God.
Chorus
Standing, Standing, Standing on the promises of God my Savior; Standing, Standing, I’m standing on the promises of God.
(Verses 3 & 4 omitted.)
THE OLD TESTAMENT READINGS
Exodus 17:1-7 Psalm 95
THE NEW TESTAMENT READING
Romans 5:1-11
THE GOSPEL READING**
John 4:5-42
(John 4:5-26 to be read in worship)
THE WORD FOR TODAY
Dr. Sherry L. Daniels
INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP
MINISTRY THROUGH TITHES AND OFFERINGS
God, our provider, in Christ you give us a spring of pure water that overflows to eternal life. Your love and hope fill our hearts, so we want to worship you in Spirit and truth. Open our eyes to see the places in this neighborhood, where our church’s ministries could reach new people. Direct our gifts and offerings for your purposes, so that our community will become like a field ripe for harvest. We ask this through Christ, our risen Lord. Amen. (John 4:5-42) BLESSING
By:
The Williams SistersPRAYER
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“I’m Gonna Be a Witness for Him” Author Unknown ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
MINISTRY THROUGH MUSIC
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Go in peace. CLOSING
Pick You Up”
AND SENDING FORTH
SELECTION “Jesus Will
“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!
WOMEN’S DAY EVENT
Saturday, March 25th, Noon to 3:00 PM
Reserve the date and make plans to join us for our Women’s Day Event. It will be a day of FUN“Fellowship, Unity & Networking”. Come explore the Norfolk UMC Boutique, Fashion Walk, Telling of Our Stories, Food, Games and Prizes. Invite others to join us. The ticket cost is only $5.00. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Janice Graves.
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.
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
MY NOTES FROM WORSHIP
Sermon highlights:
TODAY’S WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS
Worship Leader
Mrs. Barbara Campfield
Minister of Music
Mr. William A. L. Brown, II
Choir
Triple A Praise Team
“Anointed, Appointed & Assigned”
Video Operator
Mrs. Janice Graves
Other information:
Norfolk United Methodist Church
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
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
March 12, 2023
9:00AM
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