“Enter Into His Gates with Thanksgiving & Praise” Third Sunday In Lent March 20, 2022 OPENING “Everybody Ought to Know” By: Kevin Turner Soloist: Mr. William Brown
CALL TO WORSHIP Psalm 63:1-8 Response:
My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord, thirsting for you my God.
Leader:
O God, you are my God, I seek you, my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where no water is. So I have looked upon you in the sanctuary, beholding your power and glory.
People: Leader: People: Response: Leader:
People:
Response:
Because your steadfast love is better than life, my lips will praise you. So I will bless you as long as I live; I will lift up my hands and call on your name. My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord, thirsting for you my God. My soul is feasted as with marrow and fat, and my mouth praises you with joyful lips, when I think of you upon my bed, and meditate on you in the watches of the night; for you have been my help, and in the shadow of your wings I sing for joy. My soul clings to you; your right hand upholds me. My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord, thirsting for you my God.
PRAYER Dr. Sherry L. Daniels
CONGREGATIONAL SINGING
INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP
“What a Friend We Have in Jesus” By: Joseph M. Scriven/Charles C. Converse
MINISTRY THROUGH TITHES AND OFFERINGS
Verse 1 What a Friend we have in Jesus, All our sins and griefs to bear! What a privilege to carry Ev’rything to God in prayer! O what peace we often forfeit, O what needless pain we bear, All because we do not carry Ev’rything to God in prayer! Verse 3 Are we weak and heavy-laden, Cumbered with a load of care? Precious Savior, still our refuge— Take it to the Lord in prayer. Do thy friends despise, forsake thee? Take it to the Lord in prayer; In His arms He’ll take and shield thee— Thou wilt find a solace there. (Verse 2 omitted.)
By: Rev. Dr. Ken Sloane Director of Stewardship & Generosity, Discipleship Ministries, The United Methodist Church Patient and Merciful God: We bring our offerings humbly on this day, hoping they will bring fruit to the ministry of your church on earth. We, ourselves, have not always set our priorities on bearing good fruit, and yet, you are a patient gardener. You have sent saints into our midst to make the soil richer, yet like the stubborn fig tree, good fruit has been scarce. May our journey this Lenten season, feed our spirits, to bring forth the fruit you desire. We pray in the name of our savior and redeemer, Jesus the Christ. Amen. (Luke 13:1-9)
BLESSING AND SENDING FORTH Go in peace. “God Is Not Dead” Author Unknown
“Depart To Serve”
THE OLD TESTAMENT READINGS Isaiah 55:1-9 Psalm 63:1-8
THE NEW TESTAMENT READING 1 Corinthians 10:1-13
THE GOSPEL READING Luke 13:1-9
MINISTRY THROUGH MUSIC “God’s Gift” By: Jeff Majors Soloist: Mrs. Maria Davis
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ THE WORD FOR TODAY Dr. Sherry L. Daniels
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TODAY’S WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS Worship Leader Mrs. Barbara Campfield 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 ~ SACRIFICIAL OFFERING
The Season of Sacrificial Offering began on Ash Wednesday. Each week we commit to go above and beyond until Easter Sunday morning. Think of the many blessings, and the times that God has gone above and beyond for you and your family. This Sacrificial Offering is not too much to ask or do. FOOD MINISTRY
There is candy on the counter in the kitchen and non-perishable items on the table at the end of the hall. There are no items in the refrigerator. TEXT CONNECT FROM CHERYL
We have a new ministry at NUMC! Ms. Cheryl Moore is using her gifts from God to Bless others through text messages! She will be sending out inspirational prayers and messages. God touched her heart and she wants to encourage others. Imagine if every person who receives a text sends it to one other person, we can reach a multitude of people. “Thank God for meeting me where I was in my life to use me for His Glory!” LIVING OUR BELIEFS - THE UNITED METHODIST WAY
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Saturday, April 2, 16 & 30, 9 AM - 12 PM
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This class is not just for Lay Servants. Anyone interested in learning about our United Methodist beliefs is welcome to attend! Those seeking to earn an Advance Course Certificate are required to attend all 3 sessions.
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Check your email for the link to register.
Norfolk United Methodist Church
EGGFEST 2022
Saturday, April 16th from 12:00-2:00 PM This activity will be a community event, held on the church grounds. Anyone who is a vendor in the church and wishes to sell their products may come and setup a table at 11 a.m. (No cost to church members only.) We will need lots “Trunk or Treats.” baskets. Children Persons who come event also.
of volunteers because EGGFEST will be done like The kids will go around from car to car and fill their are asked to bring their own baskets for this event. to our food bank with children will be invited to this
If you are a church member and cannot attend, we will be accepting donations. Donations don’t just have to be candy items for the baskets; children like pencils, chips, books, school supply items, etc. Thanking all in advance, Brenda Turner-Cabarras.
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
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
Facebook www.facebook.com/NorfolkUMC
Email officenorfolk@gmail.com
Text-Giving 757.230.2125
March 20, 2022 9:00 AM