“Enter Into His Gates with Thanksgiving & Praise” October 24, 2021 OPENING
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“You Are Good” By: Israel Houghton & New Breed
PASTOR APPRECIATION MOMENT
CALL TO WORSHIP
THE OLD TESTAMENT READINGS
Hebrews 12:1-2 (NRSV) Leader:
Verse 3 The world behind me, the cross before me, The world behind me, the cross before me, The world behind me, the cross before me— No turning back, no turning back!
Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses,
People:
let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely,
Leader:
and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us,
People:
looking to Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith.
ALL:
Amen!
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Job 42:1-6, 10-17 Psalm 34:1-8, 19-22
THE NEW TESTAMENT READING Hebrews 7:23-28
MINISTRY THROUGH TITHES AND OFFERINGS By: Rev. Dr. Ken Sloane Director of Stewardship & Generosity, Discipleship Ministries, The United Methodist Church Extravagantly Generous God: There is nothing we have, there is nothing we require, there is nothing we long for that does not pale when placed beside the relationship you’ve offered to us. As we bring our gifts to you, remind us of the covenant you put before Israel: “If they will be my people, I will be their God.” Receive what we give in gratitude for your invitation, and help us be your people, reflected in our love for you and for all your children. We pray this in the name of Jesus, the Christ, who gave all there was to give for us. Amen. (Job 42:1-6, 10-17)
BLESSING AND SENDING FORTH Go in peace. “Something Got a Hold of Me” James Cleveland
THE GOSPEL READING Mark 10:46-52
MINISTRY THROUGH MUSIC “Use Me” By: Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir Soloists: Mr. William Brown & Mrs. Maria Davis
“Depart To Serve”
PRAYER Dr. Sherry L. Daniels
CONGREGATIONAL SINGING “I Have Decided to Follow Jesus” By: Paul B. Smith/Norman Johnson Verse 1 I have decided to follow Jesus, I have decided to follow Jesus, I have decided to follow Jesus— No turning back, no turning back! Verse 2 Though no one join me, still I will follow, Though no one join me, still I will follow, Though no one join me, still I will follow— No turning back, no turning back!
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 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 Triple A Praise Team “Anointed, Appointed & Assigned”
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. 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.
FOOD ITEMS AVAILABLE Please stop by the kitchen before you leave; we have sweets and bread items from Panera Bread. Also, check the tables at the other end of the hall for non-perishable 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.
CHECK YOUR EMAIL Remember to check your email on a regular basis from “Norfolk UMC Office,” not just for church related information, but for other news and information that may be useful to you or someone you know.
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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
Facebook www.facebook.com/NorfolkUMC
Email officenorfolk@gmail.com
Text-Giving 757.230.2125
October 24, 2021 9:00 AM