“Enter Into His Gates with Thanksgiving & Praise” September 26, 2021 OPENING “Glad I’ve Got Jesus” By: The Canton Spirituals Soloist: Mr. Calvin Graves, Sr. “Psalm 124” Response: When the storms of life are raging, stand by me. Leader: People:
Leader: People: Leader: People: Leader: People:
If it had not been the Lord who was on our side— let Israel now say— if it had not been the Lord who was on our side, when foes rose up against us, then they would have swallowed us up alive, when their anger was kindled against us; then the flood would have swept us away, the torrent would have gone over us; then the raging waters would have gone over us. Blessed be the Lord, who has not given us as prey to their teeth! We have escaped as a bird from the snare of the fowlers; the snare is broken, and we have escaped! Our help is in the name of the Lord who made heaven and earth.
Response: When the storms of life are raging, stand by me.
CONGREGATIONAL SINGING “I’m So Glad” African-American Traditional Arr. By: Evelyn Simpson-Curenton Verse 1 I’m so glad Jesus lifted me. I’m so glad Jesus lifted me. I’m so glad Jesus lifted me, Singin’ Glory, Hallelujah, Jesus lifted me! Verse 2 Satan had me bound; Jesus lifted me. Satan had me bound; Jesus lifted me. Satan had me bound; Jesus lifted me, Singin’ Glory, Hallelujah, Jesus lifted me! Verse 3 When I was in trouble, Jesus lifted me. When I was in trouble, Jesus lifted me. When I was in trouble, Jesus lifted me, Singin’ Glory, Hallelujah, Jesus lifted me!
THE OLD TESTAMENT READINGS Esther 7:1-6, 9-10; 9:20-22 Psalm 124
THE NEW TESTAMENT READING James 5:13-20
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ THE WORD FOR TODAY Dr. Sherry L. Daniels
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRY THROUGH TITHES AND OFFERINGS By: Rev. Dr. Ken Sloane Director of Stewardship & Generosity, Discipleship Ministries, The United Methodist Church God of the Beginning, God of Now, and God of What Will Be: In your claiming us as your own, you have given us the most gracious and powerful invitation — to pray to lift all that weighs on our hearts, with the confidence that you will hear. As we offer gifts to you this morning, we pray that you will dedicate them so that they might bring love, compassion, joy, and mercy to people who are in need. Then remind us that we are not done until we have offered to you the prayers of our hearts. In the name of Jesus, our rock and our redeemer. Amen. (James 5:13-20)
BLESSING AND SENDING FORTH Go in peace. “We Need You Lord” By: Jonathan Butler
THE GOSPEL READING Mark 9:38-50
MINISTRY THROUGH MUSIC “Ride This Train Medley” By: The Canton Spirituals Soloist: Mr. William Brown, II TODAY’S WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS
PRAYER Dr. Sherry L. Daniels
Worship Leader Mrs. Barbara Campfield Musician Mr. William A. L. Brown, II - Director of Music Choir The Mighty Men of NUMC