“Enter Into His Gates with Thanksgiving and Praise” May 22, 2022
OPENING “Souled Out” By: Hezekiah Walker CALL TO WORSHIP Leader:
We come this morning, full of ourselves.
People: Our concerns, our plans, our opinions, our schedules. Leader:
In this moment, help us empty our minds of the relentless “I” and make space for You.
People: Enable us to put down our priorities; to set aside our assumptions and schemes. Leader:
Open our hearts to recognize your love in action in our lives.
ALL:
Reassure us of your divine vision, and let us rest in your unending care. Amen.
CONGREGATIONAL SINGING “O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing” By: Charles Wesley Arr. By: Lowell Mason Verse 1 O for a thousand tongues to sing My great Redeemer’s praise, The glories of my God and King, The triumphs of His grace! Verse 2 My gracious Master and my God, Assist me to proclaim, To spread through all the earth abroad The honors of Thy name. Verse 3 Jesus! the name that charms our fears, That bids our sorrows cease, ‘Tis music in the sinner’s ears, ‘Tis life, and health, and peace. Verse 4 He breaks the pow’r of canceled sin, He sets the pris’ner free; His blood can make the foulest clean; His blood availed for me. (Verses 5-7 omitted.)
THE OLD TESTAMENT READING PRAYER
Psalm 67
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ THE WORD FOR TODAY Dr. Sherry L. Daniels
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRY THROUGH TITHES AND OFFERINGS By: Rev. Dr. Ken Sloane Director of Stewardship & Generosity, Discipleship Ministries, The United Methodist Church God of the mountains, and the valleys of the dry places and oceans: Your voice speaks to us across creation; the flowers and the trees sing of your majesty; and the stars of the night speak of how much we still don’t know. As we offer gifts to you and speak our words of gratitude, help us to hear your voice anew. Give us ears to hear, faith to believe, and determination to truly listen to how you would send us into a hurting world. In Christ, we pray. Amen. (Acts 16:9-15)
BLESSING AND SENDING FORTH Go in peace. “You Can’t Hurry God” By: Chicago Mass Choir
“Depart To Serve”
Dr. Sherry L. Daniels
THE NEW TESTAMENT READINGS Acts 16:9-15 Revelation 21:10, 21:22 - 22:5 TODAY’S WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS
THE GOSPEL READING John 14:23-29
MINISTRY THROUGH MUSIC “We Exalt Thee” By: L. A. Mass Choir Soloist: Mrs. Maria Davis
Worship Leader James Manning Chief Musician Mr. William A. L. Brown, II Drummer Mr. Walter Gilchrist Choir Triple A Praise Team “Anointed, Appointed & Assigned”
MY NOTES FROM WORSHIP ANNOUNCEMENTS AND UPCOMING EVENTS ~ AT-A-GLANCE ~
SUNDAY MORNING PRAISE AND WORSHIP Come and join us in person! Let’s experience Praise and Worship the way we used to!! It’s nothing like being present in worship; it’s a different kind of feeling! Looking forward to seeing more of you real soon! FOOD PANTRY MINISTRY There are a few sandwiches, vegetables, salads and desserts in the refrigerator. The tables at the end of the hall have lots of goodies, so check it out too! THANK YOU to Mrs. Valerie Santiful and her team of helpers for their time and dedication to this ministry! It is such a blessing to so many!
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MALE CHORUS REHEARSAL THIS THURSDAY, May 26th @ 6:30 PM CALLING ALL MALE CHORUS MEMBERS — It’s time for you to come together and sing for the Worship Service on the Fifth Sunday of this month! It’s been a while since all of you have been together and Mr. Brown is looking forward to ALL of the men being together again.
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.
COMING SOON!! There’s something happening on our grounds, not in the water!
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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.
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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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