“Enter Into His Gates with Thanksgiving & Praise” October 17, 2021 OPENING “Jesus Made a Way” By: The Williams Brothers
CALL TO WORSHIP Psalm 105:1&5; Isaiah 51:1b (NRSV) Leader:
O give thanks to the Lord, call on His name,
People:
make known his deeds among the peoples.
Leader:
Remember the wonderful works he has done,
People:
his miracles, and the judgments he uttered.
Leader:
Look to the rock from which you were hewn,
People:
and to the quarry from which you were dug.
ALL:
Amen!
I took the Master’s hand, And I joined the Christian band, I’m on the battlefield for my Lord. Verse 3 Now when I met my Savior, I met Him with a smile, He healed my wounded spirit, And owned me as His child. Around the throne of grace, He appoints my soul a place, I’m on the battlefield for my Lord.
MINISTRY THROUGH TITHES AND OFFERINGS By: Rev. Dr. Ken Sloane Director of Stewardship & Generosity, Discipleship Ministries, The United Methodist Church God of great blessing, but even greater lessons: Remind us again who gives life and who receives it. Sometimes, like Job, we need to have our questioning answered with a lesson – we need to learn that we are not the ones in charge in the universe. The gifts we bring this morning are not a down payment toward future favor, but a token of a debt we will never be able to repay. May we gain wisdom in the giving, and may these gifts be blessed for your glory, not ours. In Christ, we pray. Amen. (Job 38:1-7, (34-41))
(Verse 2 omitted.)
BLESSING AND SENDING FORTH PASTOR APPRECIATION MOMENT Mr. Howard Graves, SPRC Chairperson
Go in peace.
THE OLD TESTAMENT READINGS
“Oh Taste and See” Chicago Mass Choir
Job 38:1-7 (34-41) Psalm 104:1-9, 24,35c
THE NEW TESTAMENT READING Hebrews 5:1-10
“Depart To Serve” PRAYER Dr. Sherry L. Daniels
CONGREGATIONAL SINGING “I Am On the Battlefield for My Lord” By: Sylvana Bell/E. V. Banks Arr. By: Joseph Joubert Refrain I am on the battlefield for my Lord, I’m on the battlefield for my Lord; And I promised Him that I would serve Him till I die. I am on the battlefield for my Lord. Verse 1 I was alone and idle, I was a sinner too, I heard a voice from heaven, Say there is work to do.
THE GOSPEL READING Mark 10:35-45
MINISTRY THROUGH MUSIC “Already Been to the Water” By: First Baptist Church of Glenarden Male Chorus Soloist: Mr. Carlton Bacon
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ THE WORD FOR TODAY Dr. Sherry L. Daniels
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP
TODAY’S WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS Worship Leader Little Miss Ashleigh Taborn Musician Mr. William A. L. Brown, II - Director of Music Choir The Mighty Men of NUMC
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND UPCOMING EVENTS ~ AT-A-GLANCE ~
MY NOTES FROM WORSHIP Sermon highlights: _______________________________________
TITHES AND OFFERING We are now in the final quarter of the year and we need to finish strong. We have some major updates and upgrades that must be made to our facility, and we need each member to be fully committed.
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Our faithful stewardship is very important! Like other churches, we are pressing our way through this pandemic. We also have our Capital Campaign commitments that we must honor. Determine your “above and beyond giving” for this year and please take some time to pray about it. Please make your contribution with cheerful and generous hearts. God has blessed us all in mighty ways.
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FOOD ITEMS AVAILABLE Please stop by the kitchen before you leave. We have fruits and vegetables and lots of items from Panera Bread. Also, the tables are stocked at the other end of the hall with nonperishable items.
FOOD PANTRY DISTRIBUTION Saturday, November 13th 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 food to be picked up.
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.
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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.
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
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October 17, 2021 9:00 AM