“Enter Into His Gates with Thanksgiving & Praise” September 26, 2021 OPENING “Glad I’ve Got Jesus” By: The Canton Spirituals Soloist: Mr. Calvin Graves, Sr. “Psalm 124” Response: When the storms of life are raging, stand by me. Leader: People:
Leader: People: Leader: People: Leader: People:
If it had not been the Lord who was on our side— let Israel now say— if it had not been the Lord who was on our side, when foes rose up against us, then they would have swallowed us up alive, when their anger was kindled against us; then the flood would have swept us away, the torrent would have gone over us; then the raging waters would have gone over us. Blessed be the Lord, who has not given us as prey to their teeth! We have escaped as a bird from the snare of the fowlers; the snare is broken, and we have escaped! Our help is in the name of the Lord who made heaven and earth.
Response: When the storms of life are raging, stand by me.
CONGREGATIONAL SINGING “I’m So Glad” African-American Traditional Arr. By: Evelyn Simpson-Curenton Verse 1 I’m so glad Jesus lifted me. I’m so glad Jesus lifted me. I’m so glad Jesus lifted me, Singin’ Glory, Hallelujah, Jesus lifted me! Verse 2 Satan had me bound; Jesus lifted me. Satan had me bound; Jesus lifted me. Satan had me bound; Jesus lifted me, Singin’ Glory, Hallelujah, Jesus lifted me! Verse 3 When I was in trouble, Jesus lifted me. When I was in trouble, Jesus lifted me. When I was in trouble, Jesus lifted me, Singin’ Glory, Hallelujah, Jesus lifted me!
THE OLD TESTAMENT READINGS Esther 7:1-6, 9-10; 9:20-22 Psalm 124
THE NEW TESTAMENT READING James 5:13-20
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~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 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 Beginning, God of Now, and God of What Will Be: In your claiming us as your own, you have given us the most gracious and powerful invitation — to pray to lift all that weighs on our hearts, with the confidence that you will hear. As we offer gifts to you this morning, we pray that you will dedicate them so that they might bring love, compassion, joy, and mercy to people who are in need. Then remind us that we are not done until we have offered to you the prayers of our hearts. In the name of Jesus, our rock and our redeemer. Amen. (James 5:13-20)
BLESSING AND SENDING FORTH Go in peace. “We Need You Lord” By: Jonathan Butler
THE GOSPEL READING Mark 9:38-50
MINISTRY THROUGH MUSIC “Ride This Train Medley” By: The Canton Spirituals Soloist: Mr. William Brown, II TODAY’S WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS
PRAYER Dr. Sherry L. Daniels
Worship Leader Mrs. Barbara Campfield Musician Mr. William A. L. Brown, II - Director of Music Choir The Mighty Men of NUMC
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND UPCOMING EVENTS ~ AT-A-GLANCE ~
CHURCH MEETINGS - CHURCH COUNCIL MEETING TODAY - 11 AM to 12 PM We will approve all of the reports and obtain the required signatures. A lite lunch/brunch will be served after the Worship Service. - CHARGE CONFERENCE 2021 Sunday, October 10th - 2 PM (to be confirmed) This will be a virtual meeting with Miles Memorial UMC as the host for our cluster. Please be sure to check your email for additional information regarding these two important meetings.
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TITHES AND OFFERING Please make your contributions with cheerful and generous hearts, for God loves a cheerful giver.
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Tithes and offerings may be mailed in or brought to the church and placed in our secure mailbox. Thank you for your faithfulness; it really does make a difference!!
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FOOD PANTRY DISTRIBUTION Saturday, October 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.
MY NOTES FROM WORSHIP
BAGS NEEDED - FOOD PANTRY MINISTRY If you have any extra grocery store bags, don’t throw them away; our Food Pantry needs them, so please bring them to the church! Thank you!
MORNING PRAYER MINISTRY 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.
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
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
September 26, 2021 9:00 AM