“Enter Into His Gates with Thanksgiving & Praise” “First Sunday of Advent” November 28, 2021
ALL:
Lord, make me to know your ways. Lead me in your truth, and teach me.
ALL:
Amen!
Dr. Sherry L. Daniels Minding My Own Spiritual Business PRAYER Dr. Sherry L. Daniels
OPENING “You Brought Me Through This” By: Rev. Timothy Wright Soloist: Mr. William Brown
CALL TO WORSHIP Psalm 25:1-10 ALL:
Lord, make me to know your ways. Lead me in your truth, and teach me.
Leader: To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul. People: O my God, in you I trust, let me not be put to shame; let not my enemies exult over me. Leader: Let none that wait for you be put to shame; People: let them be ashamed who are clothed with treachery, Leader: Make me to know your ways, O Lord; People: teach me your paths. Leader: Lead me in your truth, and teach me, People: for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all the day long. ALL:
Lord, make me to know your ways. Lead me in your truth, and teach me.
Leader: Be mindful of your money, O Lord, and of your steadfast love, for they have been from of old. People: Remember not the sins of my youth, or my transgressions; according to your steadfast love remember me, for the sake of your goodness, O Lord. Leader: Good and upright is the Lord; therefore the Lord instructs sinners in the way, and leads the humble in what is right, and teaches them their way. People: All the paths of the Lord are steadfast love and faithfulness, for those who keep the Lord’s covenant and testimonies.
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CONGREGATIONAL SINGING “I Thank You, Jesus” By: Kenneth Morris Arr. By: Joseph Joubert Verse 1 I thank You, Jesus. I thank You, Jesus. I thank You, Jesus, I thank You Lord. Oh, You brought me, Yes, You brought me, From a mighty, a mighty long way, a mighty long way. (Repeat) Verse 2 You’ve been my mother. You’ve been my father. You’ve been my sister, my brother too. Oh, You brought me, Yes, You brought me, From a mighty, a mighty long way, a mighty long way. (Repeat) (Verse 3 omitted.)
“Finishing Strong” 2 Timothy 4:6
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRY THROUGH TITHES AND OFFERINGS By: Rev. Dr. Ken Sloane Director of Stewardship & Generosity, Discipleship Ministries, The United Methodist Church Holy God of New Beginnings: As we share our tithes and offerings with you, we are filled with hope. We enter the season of Advent with expectation. We have left behind us a time of fear, isolation, and uncertainty; and we raise our heads because we know our redemption is coming near. May our gifts be dedicated to help heal the brokenness of our world and to welcome our Messiah into the world once again. In Christ, we pray. Amen. (Luke 21:25-36)
BLESSING AND SENDING FORTH Go in peace. “Let the Church Say Amen” By: Andrae’ Crouch
THE OLD TESTAMENT READINGS Jeremiah 33:14-16 Psalm 25:1-10
“Depart To Serve”
THE NEW TESTAMENT READING 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13
THE GOSPEL READING
TODAY’S WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS
Luke 21:25-36
Worship Leader Mr. Carlton Bacon
MINISTRY THROUGH MUSIC
Musician Mr. William A. L. Brown, II - Director of Music
“God’s Grace” By: Luther Barnes Soloist: Mr. Rayfield Graves
Choir Triple A Praise Team
MY NOTES FROM WORSHIP ANNOUNCEMENTS AND UPCOMING EVENTS ~ AT-A-GLANCE ~
VOLUNTEER USHERS NEEDED The Usher Ministry needs additional persons. If you just want to volunteer and help when you can, or if you want to become a part of this ministry, your help will be greatly appreciated!!
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TITHES AND OFFERING We have 1 month left in this year, and we need to finish strong! Faithful stewardship is very important!
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We also have our Capital Campaign commitments that we must honor. Please make your contribution with cheerful and generous hearts. God has blessed us all in mighty ways. FOOD PANTRY DISTRIBUTION This Saturday, December 11th 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.
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Please see Ms. Wendy Jones on Sundays, or call the church office during the week. Thank you!
We have some major updates and upgrades that must be made to our facility, and we need each member to be fully committed.
Sermon highlights:
YOUTH BIBLE STUDY - ONLINE Wednesday, January 12, 2022 from 7:00-7:30 PM We are encouraging all youth to be a part of this study lesson that will be starting in the new year. The title of the lesson is “The Journey.” During this weekly study, we will take 30 minutes to journey through the Books of the Bible and review traditions of our denomination. We are looking forward to taking this journey with all youths and those who feel like a youth at heart. The Zoom link will be provided at a later date. Please contact the office if you have any questions. Spread the word!!
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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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November 28, 2021 9:00 AM