Tonight at 7pm, a Service for Mental Illness. Recovery ... Leader: Lord, you want
to be the stronghold of our lives. ... Lord, Whose Love Through Humble Service.
Tonight at 7pm, a Service for Mental Illness Recovery and Understanding Community Prayer Walk meets Tuesday at 11am Wednesday Pop-In Prayer 12noon – 1pm. All are welcome to come for moments of reflection and silent prayer. Friendship Center Food Pantry needs volunteers on Wednesday from 10am-2pm or from 4pm-6pm. Please let Pastor Dan know if you want volunteer. We had a great time at the retreat yesterday! Healthy Non-Perishable Donation Suggestions from our friends at Mass in Motion: Beans; Tuna; Peanut Butter; Instant Brown Rice; Low Sodium Canned Vegetables (Tomatoes) or Soup; Whole Wheat Pasta with Pasta Sauce; Oatmeal; Whole Grain Cereals (Low Sugar); Canned Fruits with No Sugar Added; Tea; Coffee If you have an announcement for the community, please send to
[email protected] by Wednesday
Centering Music Prelude on "Savannah"
Ross Anderson
Christ Candle
We light the candle to remember God’s promise to be present whenever God’s people gather together. (Please allow this as time for reflection and quieting your heart and thoughts for worship.
Welcome and Prayer Congregational Announcements
Usher(s): Hospitality: Liturgists:
*Call to Worship
Ministers: The Congregation of New Hope UMC Music Director: Robin Kibler
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Secretary: Jenna Beagle
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Pastor: Rev. Dan Randall
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Church Office hours: Secretary: Tuesday & Thursday 3:15pm-6:15pm
Leader: The Lord is my light and my salvation; People: whom shall I fear, of whom shall I be afraid. Leader: Lord, you want to be the stronghold of our lives. People: Help us to put our trust in you. Leader: Hope in the Lord. People: Be strong, Let you heart take courage! All: Hope in the Lord!
Pastor: by appointment Phone: (413)458-3183 www.new-hopeumc.org
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Mailing: P.O. Box 744 North Adams, MA 01247
Gathering: 4 Water St. Williamstown, MA 01267
An * invites you to stand as you are able Bold text invites the congregation to join voices UMH = thick blue hymnal book TFWS = thin black hymnal book All are welcome for a time of light snacks and conversations immediately following worship
*Gathering Songs This Is The Day Gather Us In
UMH #657 TFWS #2236
Anthem
God of the Future
Presenting a Tithe and Offering of our Time, Treasure and Talent to God Alfred Fedak
Unison Prayer of Confession for Epiphany
Listening to Scripture
On behalf of the global Church, we corporately confess our sin before God and one another
Old Testament: Isaiah 9:1-7 Gospel lesson: Matthew 4:12-23 (moment of silent reflection upon today’s scripture) Lector: The Word of God for the People of God All: Thanks be to God
Gracious and Loving God, Thank you for loving us and revealing yourself more fully to us through Jesus. Yet, we do not always follow your guidance – forgive us. At times we allow fear to cripple us – heal us. And selfishly we close our hearts and hands to others in need – deliver us. Help us, as your Church, to love indiscriminately and to live as disciples of Jesus Christ our Lord, in whose name we pray. Amen.
Individual Silent Confession Assurance of Grace
Leader: In the name of Jesus Christ, We are forgiven. People: In the name of Jesus Christ, We are forgiven. All: Alleluia. Thanks be to God.
*Sharing Signs of New Hope and God’s Peace
Sermon
“Here We Go”
Response
Gather Us In
Pastor Dan
This week’s food offering will be distributed to the Salvation Army in North Adams.
Offertory
Redeemed
*Doxology and Singing Praise Praise Praise Praise Praise
(UMH #95)
God, from whom all blessings flow; God, all creatures here below; God, above you heavenly hosts; Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
*Prayer of Dedication TFWS #2236 (verse 4)
Sharing Concerns and Celebrations Corporately For each request shared, please respond: Lord, hear our prayer.
*Sending Hymn Lord, Whose Love Through Humble Service
A Candle to symbolize God’s Global Vision of Compassion, Justice and Peace: We pray for the Ukraine: that justice and peace would reign and that those affected by violence and injustice would know God’s presence.
Music for Reflection
Pastoral Prayer
*Benediction
LORD’s Prayer
Williams Barnett
Our Father in Heaven. Holy is Your Name. Your Kingdom come, Your will be done on earth as it is in Heaven; Give us today our daily bread; Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us; Lead us not into temptation, yet deliver us from Evil; For Yours is the kingdom, the power, and the glory, Forever and ever. Amen.
Prayer
UMH#581
Fred Binckes
Carrying the Light of Christ Into the World Time for Reflection to Prepare to Live as God’s People
