“Enter Into His Gates with Thanksgiving & Praise”
CONGREGATIONAL SINGING
Fifth Sunday In Lent April 3, 2022
Verse 1 Would you be free from the burden of sin? There’s pow’r in the blood, pow’r in the blood. Would you o’er evil a victory win? There’s wonderful pow’r in the blood.
OPENING “In This Place” By: Joshua’s Troop Soloist: Mr. Rayfield Graves CALL TO WORSHIP Psalm 126 Response: For the night weeping may tarry; with the morning light comes joy. Leader: People: Leader: People:
When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dream. Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with shouts of joy; then they said among the nations, “The Lord has done great things for them.” The Lord has done great things for us; we are glad.
Response: For the night weeping may tarry; with the morning light comes joy. Leader: People: Leader: People:
Restore our fortunes, O Lord, like the watercourses in the Negeb! May those who sow in tears reap with shouts of joy! Those who go forth weeping, bearing the seed for sowing, shall come home with shouts of joy, carrying their sheaves.
Response: For the night weeping may tarry; with the morning light comes joy.
PRAYER Dr. Sherry L. Daniels
INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP
“There Is Power in the Blood” By: Lewis E. Jones
Verse 4 Would you do service for Jesus, your King? There’s pow’r in the blood, pow’r in the blood. Would you live daily His praises to sing? There’s wonderful pow’r in the blood. Refrain There is pow’r, pow’r, wonder-working pow’r, In the blood of the Lamb. There is pow’r, pow’r, wonder-working pow’r, In the precious blood of the Lamb. (Verses 2 & 3 omitted.)
THE OLD TESTAMENT READINGS Isaiah 43:16-21 Psalm 126
MINISTRY THROUGH TITHES AND OFFERINGS By: Rev. Dr. Ken Sloane Director of Stewardship & Generosity, Discipleship Ministries, The United Methodist Church Loving God: You give and give, and didn’t think the life of your son was too high a price to pay for our salvation. Jesus’ life was an example of sacrificial giving, all the way to the cross. As we give this day, we want our gifts to impact the world, but even more, we want them to bring glory to Christ, who lived and died for all your children. Help us to not hold back anything. We pray in the name of your son, our savior and redeemer. Amen. (John 12:1-8)
BLESSING AND SENDING FORTH Go in peace. “Yes Lord” By: Youth for Christ
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THE NEW TESTAMENT READING Philippians 3:4b-14
THE GOSPEL READING
“Depart To Serve”
John 12:1-8
MINISTRY THROUGH MUSIC “Victory Shall Be Mine” Author Unknown Arr. By: William A. L. Brown, II
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ THE WORD FOR TODAY Dr. Sherry L. Daniels
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TODAY’S WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS Worship Leader Ms. Erin O. Walden Musician Mr. William A. L. Brown, II 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. YOUTH BIBLE STUDY
Our Youth Bible Study is on break until further notice. FOOD PANTRY MINISTRY
The refrigerator has a few items left—oranges, tomatoes, bread, sweets, etc., so stop by the kitchen on your way out. The tables at the end of the hall have drinks and non-perishables. FOOD PANTRY DISTRIBUTION
NEXT SATURDAY, April 9th from 9:00-11:00 AM Our Food Pantry 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 pickup some food. 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!” Thank you, my church family, for your support.
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Norfolk United Methodist Church
LIVING OUR BELIEFS - THE UNITED METHODIST WAY
Saturday, April 2, 16 & 30, 9 AM - 12 PM 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. Check your email for the link to register. EGGFEST 2022
Saturday, April 16th from 12:00-2:00 PM
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
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.)
http://www.numcva.org
We will need lots of volunteers because EGGFEST will be done like “Trunk or Treats.” The kids will go around from car to car and fill their baskets. Children are asked to bring their own baskets for this event. Persons who come to our food bank with children will be invited to this event also.
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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.
Text-Giving
Thanking all in advance, Brenda Turner-Cabarras.
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
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April 3, 2022 9:00 AM