Order of Worship 2/14/21

Order of Worship Sunday, February 14, 2021 Livestream: https://www.facebook.com/HamburgNYUMC/Live Google Meet Dial-In: 617-675-4444 PIN: 301 463 603 6721#

CALL TO WORSHIP

Is someone here moving toward the twilight of life and fearful of that which we call death?

Why be afraid? God is able.

Is someone here on the brink of despair because of the death of a loved one, the breaking of a marriage, or the waywardness of a child?

Why despair? God is able to give us the power to endure that which cannot be changed?

Is someone here anxious because of bad health?

Why be anxious? COme what may, God is able.

Surely God is able.

OPENING HYMN: “We Shall Overcome” #533 UMH

OPENING PRAYER For the decisions before us, Lord, make plain your way. For the actions our decisions require, grant us courage and resolve. For those touched by the decisions we make, fill us with compassion and guide us with your wisdom. In the name of Jesus Christ, in whom we live, lead, and pray. Amen.

SCRIPTURE Isaiah 40:21-31

Mark 1:29-39

SERMON “Heal the Sick, Raise the Dead, Change the World” Rev. David Nicol

SPECIAL MUSIC: “Let There be Peace on Earth” HUMC Virtual Choir

THE PEACE

TITHES & OFFERINGS tithes.hamburgumc.org/Give

DOXOLOGY #94 UMH

PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

Holy and loving God, bring calm to our lives this day. At times, we look at the problems of the world and feel that there is little difference we can make. What can our offerings in this congregation do in light of the turmoil, the hunger, the disease, and the pain in this world? At other times, we feel proud of ourselves for our generosity. As we give these gifts this day, O Lord, help us live in the tension between thinking we can do everything and fearing we can do nothing. We give in faith and with faith. In the name of Jesus, who had nothing but possessed everything. Amen.

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

Lord in your Mercy, Hear our Prayer.

THE LORD'S PRAYER

HYMN “Leave it There” #522 UMH

BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE

Order of Worship 2/7/21

Order of Worship Sunday, February 7, 2021 Livestream: https://www.facebook.com/HamburgNYUMC/Live Google Meet Dial-In: 617-675-4444 PIN: 301 463 603 6721#

CALL TO WORSHIP

Is someone here moving toward the twilight of life and fearful of that which we call death?

Why be afraid? God is able.

Is someone here on the brink of despair because of the death of a loved one, the breaking of a marriage, or the waywardness of a child?

Why despair? God is able to give us the power to endure that which cannot be changed?

Is someone here anxious because of bad health?

Why be anxious? Come what may, God is able.

Surely God is able.

OPENING HYMN: “We Shall Overcome” #533 UMH

OPENING PRAYER For the decisions before us, Lord, make plain your way. For the actions, our decisions require, grant us courage and resolve. For those touched by the decisions we make, fill us with compassion and guide us with your wisdom. In the name of Jesus Christ, in whom we live, lead, and pray. Amen.

SCRIPTURE Isaiah 40:21-31 Rose Caldwell

Mark 1:29-39

SERMON “Heal the Sick, Raise the Dead, Change the World” Rev. David Nicol

SPECIAL MUSIC: “Hallelujah” Dunkirk High School Select Choir

THE PEACE

TITHES & OFFERINGS tithes.hamburgumc.org/Give

DOXOLOGY #94 UMH

PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

Holy and loving God, bring calm to our lives this day. At times, we look at the problems of the world and feel that there is little difference we can make. What can our offerings in this congregation do in light of the turmoil, the hunger, the disease, and the pain in this world? At other times, we feel proud of ourselves for our generosity. As we give these gifts this day, O Lord, help us live in the tension between thinking we can do everything and fearing we can do nothing. We give in faith and with faith. In the name of Jesus, who had nothing but possessed everything. Amen.

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

Lord in your Mercy, Hear our Prayer.

THE LORD'S PRAYER

HYMN “Leave it There” #522 UMH

BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE

Order of Worship 1/31/21

Order of Worship Sunday, January 31, 2021 Livestream: https://www.facebook.com/HamburgNYUMC/Live Google Meet Dial-In: 617-675-4444 PIN: 301 463 603 6721#

CALL TO WORSHIP

Your light has filled our lives,

But we have not shared it with others.

Lord, have mercy on us.

You have marked us as your own in baptism,

But we have not lived as your faithful people.

Christ, have mercy on us.

You have called us to be a light to the nations,

But we have hidden our light under a bushel.

Lord, have mercy on us.

Transform us by the power of your Holy Spirit

So that we may live out our baptism

As your new creation,

Forgiven and made whole by your matchless love

In Jesus Christ our Lord.

Thanks be to God! Amen.

OPENING HYMN: “God Hath Spoken by the Prophets” #108 UMH

OPENING PRAYER Gracious God, we gather today like the psalmist declaring that we believe that we have walked in integrity. We also believe that we have walked in faithfulness, avoided hypocrites, and shunned the company of evildoers. We declare to you all of the good things that we remember doing and saying and believing all week. But, just in case our level of integrity is not the same as yours, we, like the psalmist, say “Prove us.” Place your steadfast love before us again and again and again until we walk in faithfulness to you. Allow us to sit in your presence until we soak up your character and reflect your glory to the world. Prove us. Try us. Test our hearts and minds until our faith is able to stand surefooted on solid ground. Then prove us again and again until you are satisfied.

SCRIPTURE Deuteronomy 18:15-20

Mark 1:21-28

SERMON “True and False Prophets” Rev. David Nicol

SPECIAL MUSIC: “Tu Has Venido a la Orilla” Jeannine Vanwey, Cristina Glover, Jannette Garcia-Young

THE PEACE

TITHES & OFFERINGS tithes.hamburgumc.org/Give

DOXOLOGY #94 UMH

PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

O great and holy God, we sing humans; we offer prayers; we stand in awe of your creations; we are humbled by your love. When we come to you, we are often asking something from you. You have given to us even when we did not ask Now, in these moments, we are not asking for anything but offering our gifts of appreciation for all your mercies. We offer our money. We offer ourselves. We pray that both these gifts and our lives will honor you in the name of Christ, our Lord. Amen.

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

Lord in your Mercy, Hear our Prayer.

THE LORD'S PRAYER

HYMN “Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus” #462 UMH

BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE