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In-person Worship*
Where? Our worship services are currently inside the sanctuary. Please use the sanctuary entrance that faces Stockley Gardens.
*COVID-19 Mitigation Plan
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When inside the building, everyone, whether vaccinated or not, must wear masks that are well-fitted. When outside, those who are fully vaccinated do not have to wear a mask, while everyone else must wear masks that are well-fitted.
- 6 feet of physical distancing must be maintained by everyone, except for those who are in the same household group. Hugs and handshakes are not allowed.
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All are required to stay home when sick, and we ask everyone to self-check in at each entrance with our health acknowledgement poster.
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Online Worship
- There are 3 different ways you can access our Facebook live service:
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Click here to go to our Facebook page, then scroll down until you see the video of worship,
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Or click here to go to our Facebook page, then click on “More” on the page menu, then click on “Live”,
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Or click here to go directly to our “Live” page.
- The link and video are viewable even if you don't have a Facebook account!
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Please complete a Connection Card or write your name in the comments so we know you are worshiping with us.
Streaming licenses: Ghent UMC is licensed to stream our FB Live worship services with permission under CCLI #20175590 and One License A-727358. All rights reserved.
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Connect with us: Please click here to let us know you are worshiping with us today. Also, if desired, you may give or update your contact information, make prayer requests, indicate ministry interests, and/or request more information about the church or Methodism.
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Today we thank our organist Arianna Shipp for providing the piano music while Nellwyn Beamon is away.
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Prelude
Greeting & Announcements
Collect: Let us Collect our hearts with a reading from Revelation 1:4b-8 (NRSV) Click here to read.
Call to Worship from Feasting on the Word Year B, Vol. 2.
- Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord of Hosts!
- The whole Earth is full of God’s glory!
- God established the world from of old!
- God’s reign shall never end!
- God delivered us in Freedom and Truth!
- God’s love is everlasting!! Amen.
Sung Response: "Open Our Minds, Our Hearts, Our Doors" by John Thornburg / Mark Miller
Words and Music: One License #A-727358
Opening Hymn #2070: "He Is Exalted" by Twila Paris; Words and Music: CCLI #2723293
- Click here to view the sheet music.
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- He is exalted, the King is exalted on high, I will praise Him. He is exalted, forever exalted, and I will praise His name!
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Chorus: He is the Lord, forever His truth shall reign. Heaven and earth rejoice in His holy name. He is exalted, the King is exalted on high!
Centering Prayer
Sovereign God, come to us now in silent, holy power. Still our distracted minds, our bruised hearts, our longing bodies. Then speak the power of Christ's name in such a way that we might hear it, in such a way that we might bear it into the world. As people who seek not to preserve what we know but to make palpable who you are. For we move and pray by the gift of your breath within us. Amen.
Children's Message
Sermon
Sermon Hymn #189: "Fairest Lord Jesus;" Tune: St. Elizabeth; Words and Music: Public Domain
- Fairest Lord Jesus, ruler of all nature, O thou of God and man the Son, thee will I cherish, thee will I honor, thou, my soul's glory, joy, and crown.
- Fair are the meadows, fairer still the woodlands, robed in the blooming garb of spring: Jesus is fairer, Jesus is purer, who makes the woeful heart to sing.
- Fair is the sunshine, fairer still the moonlight, and all the twinkling starry host: Jesus shines brighter, Jesus shines purer than all the angels heaven can boast.
- Beautiful Savior! Lord of all the nations! Son of God and Son of Man! Glory and honor, praise, adoration, now and forevermore be thine.
Affirmation of Faith UMH 883
We are not alone, we live in God's world. We believe in God: who has created and is creating, who has come in Jesus, the Word made flesh, to reconcile and make new, who works in us and others by the Spirit. We trust in God. We are called to be the Church: to celebrate God's presence, to live with respect in Creation, to love and serve others, to seek justice and resist evil, to proclaim Jesus, crucified and risen, our judge and our hope. In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us. We are not alone. Thanks be to God. Amen.
Pastoral Prayer
The Lord's Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done; on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
Offering
Doxology #2081: "Thank You, Jesus, Amen;" Tune: Tino Tenda; Words and music: One License #A-727358
- Click here to view the sheet music.
- Words:
- Thank you, Jesus, amen! Thank you, Jesus, amen! Thank you, Jesus, amen! Alleluia, amen!
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Shona: Tino tenda Jesu. Tino tenda Jesu. Tino tenda Jesu. Hallelujah, amen!
- Phonetics: Tee-noe tayn-dah Yay-zoo.
Closing Hymn #327: "Crown Him with Many Crowns"; Tune: Diademata; Words and music: Public Domain
- Crown him with many crowns, the Lamb upon his throne. Hark! how the heavenly anthem drowns all music but its own. Awake, my soul, and sing of him who died for thee, and hail him as thy matchless King through all eternity.
- Crown him the Lord of life, who triumphed o'er the grave, and rose victorious in the strife for those he came to save. His glories now we sing, who died, and rose on high, who died, eternal life to bring, and lives that death may die.
- Crown him the Lord of peace, whose power a scepter sways from pole to pole, that wars may cease, and all be prayer and praise. His reign shall know no end, and round his pierced feet fair flowers of paradise extend their fragrance ever sweet.
- Crown him the Lord of love; behold his hands and side, those wounds, yet visible above, in beauty glorified. All hail, Redeemer, hail! For thou hast died for me; thy praise and glory shall not fail throughout eternity.
Benediction
Postlude
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Daily Prayer Starter
Please set aside time each day to pray for 2-3 minutes. This week's prayer starter is:
"Loving God, Keep me alert to the earthly powers and privileges of this world, help me to foster justice and serve your Kingdom…"
For more information about Ghent United Methodist Church, please click here to visit our website.
"Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest." -Matthew 11:28
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