THE CELEBRATION OF WORSHIP
October 25, 2020
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N EWARK VALLEY 1ST UNITED METHODIST
70 S. MAIN ST.,
NEWARK VALLEY, NY 13811
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Office: (607) 642-8811 Website: nvmethodist.com
Email: newarkvalley1stumc@gmail.com
Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/nvfirstumc
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Rev. Timothy Middleton
Parsonage: (607) 642-3630
Email: nvpastor@yahoo.com
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21st Sunday after Pentecost
http://live.nvmethodist.com
Welcome! We’re happy to have you with us today.
PRAY-LUDE
WORDS OF WELCOME & OPPORTUNITIES FOR
MINISTRY
*CALL TO WORSHIP
L: Christ sets before us this day life and death and calls for us
to choose life that we and our children may live.
P: We accept life, so teach us to live.
L: Christ sets before us this day the challenge to seek peace
and to pursue it.
P: We accept the challenge of peace, so enable us to pursue
it.
L: Christ sets before us this day the call to be peacemakers;
P: to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ to a suffering
world.
L: We gather to embody God’s love and desire for peace for all
people;
P: to hear and give voice to creation’s cry for justice and
peace.
L: We gather to name and confront the influence of evil within
and among us;
P: to repent of our silence and complicity with the powers
of chaos and death.
L: We gather to join with the oppressed and troubled people of
the world in the struggle for liberation and peace;
P: to work for justice, healing and wholeness of life.
L: We gather to embrace the unity of God’s people and
Christ’s church;
P: to make peace a reality. altogether.
A: Father, thank You for reminding me that You take L: More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine
delight in me. I am loved and cherished. Your Word gold;
says that You give me new life. You sing joyful words of P: sweeter also than honey and drippings of the honeycomb.
life over me! I am blessed to be Your child. Thank You L: Moreover by them is Your servant warmed; in keeping
for loving me with the kind of love that frees me and them there is great reward.
brings me to life. Amen P: But who can understand one’s own errors? Clear me from
WORSHIP FOR YOUNG DISCIPLES
hidden faults,
OFFERING OF OURSELVES AND OUR L: Also keep Your servant from the insolent; let them not have
GIFTS/OFFERTORY dominion over me!
*Thanksgiving Praise: “Doxology” P: Then I shall be blameless, and innocent of great
transgressions. Let the words of my mouth and the
RESPONSIVE READING: Psalm 19
L: The heavens are telling the glory of God; and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O
firmament proclaims God’s handiwork Lord; my rock and my redeemer.
P: Day to day pours forth speech, and night to night declares *HYMN “He Leadeth Me: O Blessed Thought”
knowledge.
L: There is no speech, nor are there words; their voice is not PRAYERS FOR THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD’S
heard; PRAYER (UMH #895)
P: yet their voice goes out through all the Earth, and their SCRIPTURE LESSON John 5:11-13
words to the end of the world. MESSAGE: “Life In Six Words pt 6 - Life” ~ Pastor Tim
L: In them God has set a tent for the sun, which comes forth INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP
like a bridegroom leaving His chamber, and runs its course
with joy like a strong man. *HYMN “What Wondrous Love Is This”
P: Its rising is from the end of the heavens, and its circuit to BENEDICTION PRAISE “God Be with You till We
the end of them; and there is nothing hid from its heat. Meet Again” verse 1, verse only
L: the law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul; THE LIGHT GOES FORTH
P: the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple; POSTLUDE
L: the precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart;
P: the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the
eyes; *The NV Food Pantry Has Moved!
L: the fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever;
To better facilitate Food Bank access the Food Pantry has been
P: the ordinances of the Lord are true, and righteous
moved to 79 Whig Street Newark Valley. This is open to all
residents of the 13811 zip code. For questions regarding the Food
Pantry or emergency food supply issues, please contact Sue Hills at
607-642-3339. Thank you.
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*Sandy has adult and child-sized masks. Please contact her
through Pastor Tim if you are in need of them.
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Christmas Poinsettias
Color Choice: Red, Pink, or White $15 each (Size: 6 1/2 inches)
To place your order and make any “in memory of” or, “in
honor of” dedication requests, please call Linda Morrissey at
(607) 642-3373
Orders & payment are due by next Sunday, Nov. 1st
Checks are to be made out to “NVUMC Sunday School”
Mail to: NV 1st UMC 70 S Main St Newark Valley, N.Y. 13811
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Giving Tree
The Giving Tree is a community based project that I have overseen for
many years.  Our church family adopts several families and we purchase
Christmas Gifts for the children in that family.  Due to recent events with
COVID 19, the Giving Tree will look quite different this year.  We are
unable to put tags on a tree and there is the concern of having people go
out and shop for gifts. In lieu of the tags, I am asking for monetary or gift
card donations (Target, Walmart or Visa/Mastercard).  Please make all
checks out to NVUMC Sunday School and either bring them or mail
them to the church NVUMC at 70 S. Main St. Newark Valley, NY.  Unknown/Other Concerns: All Churches in the area; Annual Conference
Along with a few helper elves, I will then take these donations and
purchase the needed gifts for the families.  The families will then receive
the gifts with rolls of wrapping paper and tags to wrap the gifts on their
own.  This has been a long standing tradition for our church and has been
a great way to give back to families in need in our community.  If you
have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 279-7354.  Thank
you in advance for your generosity. 
Debbie Berghorn
People to Remember in Prayer Each Day
For Encouragement: Wilma Ace; Doris Adams; Rev. Nancy Adams;
Michelle Beebe Hans; Caregivers; Jackie Carlin; Davis, Heath & Neal
Missionary Families; Macella Dean; Jessica Dunham; Pastor Gary
Freeland; Lillian Gregrow; Dorene Hill; Valerie Hogan; Mary Hoagland;
Rob Dunham & family; Sheryl Jones; “Linda”; Joyce Malsch; Terry
McKinney; Lexy Middleton; Tim & Connie Middleton; Shuba & Morrissey
families; Dick Pond; Bonnie Snapp; President Trump; UCC Church;
Health Related Issues: Dave Ace; “Amy”; Jerry Adams; Larry Baird;
Mark Basham; Baby Princess Warrior Bristol; Carol Bazzeghin; Jane
Bensley; Pete Brennan; Carol Carey; Donald Cornwell; Pete Crainshaw;
Jim DeCaro; Tony DeCaro; Sheila Dickey; Wendy Dunham; Mary Harper
Edsall; Mary Edsall; Rob Fox; “Franklin”(1 ½ yr.-old); Bob Giblin;
“Graysen”; Barb Hebler; Linda Hendrickson; “Jordan”; Bobbie
Kazmarcik; Jim Kavalesky; “Kerry”; Rosie Kessler; MaryAnn Kinsey;
Marylou Kinsey; Sue Kinsey; Jim & June Krapf; Anna Kuntzelman;
“Larry” (MaryJo Carey’s Brother); Autumn Lavine; Taffy Lefkowitz;
“Lisa”; “Luke” (Wendy Dunham’s grandson) & others with RSV; Shirley
Mincher; Tammy Mounts, & protection for daughter, Madison; Kerry
Peterson; “Phil”; Chet & Peggy Pierce; Teri Remaley; Residents, staff &
families of Hilltop & Elderwood Communities; “Debbie” (Arlene Ronk’s
daughter); Bill Roop; Ginger (Kinsey) Roth; “Sharon” (Nellie Snapp’s
sister); Kim Smith; Jackie Sparks; Amelia Sprague; Jean Stevens; Craig
Tirrell; 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; “Walt”; Don Williams (Frazier’s brother);
Our Shut Ins: Sharon Brown; Varina Henson; Darlene Hill; 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 Paula Komarek; & of those
who have died from COVID-19;
& Ordination concerns; Bishop Webb and his Cabinet; Churches and
states as they reopen; All Countries affected by terrorism; All the people
associated with the reopening of educational facilities in any way; All those
affected by mass shootings & stabbings; Church family; Families
whose loved ones are struggling with addiction; Gabby Dunham;
Getting masks, ventilators & other supplies to all who need them in the
fight against COVID-19; Graduates; Healthcare workers & providers;
Law enforcement officers & their families; Robert Marshall IV (90-day
deployment); Opposing views on racial & social issues; Our country’s

leaders; Our Congregation; Congress; Our Military Troops; Our Small

Groups; Our vision; Our Youth; Persecuted Christians; Police Forces,
Political Climate; Sanitation workers, Scientists working on vaccines &
cures: Nursing Home Workers; Refugees & others in the midst of moves;
The People of the Mid. East; The Unemployed; those affected by natural
disasters, including storm concerns, wildfires, tornados, earthquakes,
relief workers & their families; Those starting new jobs; Unspoken
Concerns; Victims of hate crimes; Young Disciples’ Church; World peace;

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