THE CELEBRATION OF WORSHIP

February 28, 2021

2nd Sunday in Lent
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Welcome! We’re happy to have you with us today.
PRAY-LUDE
WORDS OF WELCOME & OPPORTUNITIES FOR
MINISTRY
*CALL TO WORSHIP
L: Pilgrims, we are invited to journey through this season of
Lent
P: towards the One who calls us each by a new name.
L: Disciples, we walk with Jesus wherever He leads us,
P: putting our fears, our doubts, our longings behind us.
L: Believers, we seek to trust the God who always surprises us,
P: whose promises take on flesh and blood in the Good
News called Jesus.
A: Though people may turn their backs on us, You do not
hide Your face from us. Though others may try to take
away our hope, You assure us of that future waiting for
us. You speak Your Name, Inscrutable Creator, and it is
enough.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ When we try to dictate our fears to You, You invite
N EWARK VALLEY 1ST UNITED METHODIST us to follow You into self-denial and service. As we
70 S. MAIN ST., struggle to shape our lifestyle to Yours, You carry us
NEWARK VALLEY, NY 13811 with You wherever we go. You speak Your Good News,
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Teacher of open hearts, and it is enough.
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Though we have done nothing to earn them, You
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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ we stumble over our lack of trust, You set us back on
Rev. Timothy Middleton our feet, to follow You into the kingdom. You speak
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Your Peace, Breath of Holiness, and it is enough.
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God in Community, Holy in One, it is enough that
 You hear us as we pray. Amen. (Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16; ~ D.S. Rev. Nancy Adams
Mark 8:31-38; Romans 4:13-25) Thom Shuman INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP
WORSHIP FOR YOUNG DISCIPLES – *HYMN “Guide My Feet”
District Superintendent Rev. Nancy Adams
BENEDICTION PRAISE
OFFERING OF OURSELVES AND OUR
GIFTS/OFFERTORY THE LIGHT GOES FORTH
*Thanksgiving Praise: “Oh How He Loves You and Me” POSTLUDE
RESPONSIVE READING: Psalm 22:25-31
L: From You comes my praise in the congregation; Please note: if you try to contact the School Aged Child
P: My vows I will pay before those who worship the Lord. Care (SACC) program by calling the church office and no
L: The poor shall eat and be satisfied; one is available to answer the phone please hang up and
P: Those who seek the Lord shall praise the Lord! May call “Tori” at 607-342-7340.
your hearts live forever!
L: All the ends of the earth shall remember and turn to the LOOKING AHEAD:
Lord;
The Caring Cooperative Parish ministerial team has
P: and all the families of the nations shall worship before decided that all three of the rotational Lenten services for
the Lord. this year will be held at the Newark Valley 1st UMC because
L: For dominion belongs to the Lord who rules over the this church has the best set up for both in person and live-
nations. streaming. Viki Andrews will lead the Maundy Thursday
P: All who sleep in the earth shall bow down to the Lord. Service and Gary Freeland will lead us on Good Friday.
L: All who go down to the dust shall bow before the Lord, and Because of Covid protocols and space issues we need to
require reservations for each service.
I shall live for God.
If you wish to participate in person please call the
P: Posterity shall serve the Lord; church office at 607-642-8811 and leave: the name of each
L: each generation shall tell of the Lord, and proclaim His person attending, address and phone number so we can
deliverance to a people yet unborn. call and confirm the reservation. We are limited to 50 so it
P: Surely the Lord has done it. will be first come first served.
If you wish to join the Live Stream please go to:
*HYMN “O God, Our Help in Ages Past” live.nvmethodist.com and we will be thankful for your
presence.
PRAYERS FOR THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD’S
PRAYER
SCRIPTURE LESSON Joshua 1:1-9

MESSAGE: “Strong and Courageous”

People to Remember in Prayer Each Day
For Encouragement: Wilma Ace; Doris Adams; Rev. Nancy Adams;
Caregivers; Davis, Heath & Neal Missionary Families; Macella Dean;
Renee Dexter & sis, Shirley; Jessica Dunham; Mary Harper Edsall;
Lillian Gregrow; Dorene Hill; Rob Dunham & family; Sheryl Jones; Joyce
Malsch; Terry McKinney; Lexy Middleton; Tim & Connie Middleton; Sue
Miller; Shuba & Morrissey families; Bonnie Snapp; President Biden;
President Trump; UCC Church;
Health Related Issues: Dave Ace; Jerry Adams; Carol Ayers; Larry
Baird; Baby Princess Warrior Bristol; Carol Bazzeghin; Katie Berghorn;
Pete Brennan; Carol Carey; Jackie Carlin; Donald Cornwell; Tony
DeCaro; Bob Dexter; Mary Edsall; Enzo Gentile; Linda Hendrickson;
Natalie Hilliard; Katie Hood; Noreen Jenner; Jim Kavalesky; Rosie
Kessler; MaryAnn Kinsey; Marylou Kinsey; Sue Kinsey; Flora Kouf; Anna
Kuntzelman; Bill & Camille Lane; “Larry” (MaryJo Carey’s Brother);
Autumn Lavine; Shane McGhee; Shirley Mincher; Chet & Peggy Pierce;
Teri Remaley; Residents, staff & families of Hilltop & Elderwood
Communities; “Debbie” (Arlene Ronk’s daughter); Ginger (Kinsey) Roth;
“Sharon” (Nellie Snapp’s sister); Paula Simmons; Kim Smith; Jackie
Sparks; Jean Stevens; Rev. Steve Taylor; Those down with the flu; Those
in harm’s way of contracting “Covid19”: food pantry volunteers, school
and store employees helping to make food and groceries available, and
those with the virus; Twins, Cassidy & Siena Lourie; Unnamed Family
with COVID; Pat Valentia; Don Williams (Frazier’s brother); “Woody”;
Tim Worden
Our Shut Ins: Mary Kay Johnson; Jean Stevens; Brandon Swisher;
Tarraha Whittemore
In Sympathy & Comfort: All those who continue mourning the loss of
a loved one along with the families & friends of Mary Gordner; Jan Holcomb;
Helen Marsh; Flora Kouf; Rev. Jim Valentine & of those who have
died from COVID-19;

Unknown/Other Concerns: All Churches in the area; Lorisa Bates &

family; Bishop Webb and his Cabinet; Churches and states as they reopen;
All Countries affected by terrorism; All those affected by violence; Church
family; Families whose loved ones are struggling with addiction; Food Pantry
new leadership team; Gabby Dunham; Healthcare workers & providers; Law
enforcement officers & their families; Opposing views on racial & social
issues; Our country’s leaders; Our Congregation; Our Military Troops; Our
Small Groups; Our vision; Our Youth; Persecuted Christians; Political
Climate; Sanitation workers, Scientists working on vaccines & cures:
Refugees & others in the midst of moves; The People of the Mid. East; The
Unemployed; those affected by natural disasters, relief workers & their
families; Those starting new jobs; Unspoken Concerns; Young Disciples’
Church; Weather related concerns; World peace;