THE CELEBRATION OF WORSHIP
January 31, 2021
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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
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Rev. Timothy Middleton
Parsonage: (607) 642-3630
Email: nvpastor@yahoo.com
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4th Sunday after Epiphany
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
Adapted from Matt. 5:14,16; 1 Cor. 9:23, Isa. 6:8
L: Jesus said: You are the light of the world. 
P: Let our light shine, giving glory to God. 
L: Do all things for the sake of the Gospel. 
P: So may we share in the blessings of God. 
L: He called out: Whom shall I send? 
P: I answered: Here I am; send me. 
Austin D. Hill
A: O God of truth, prepare our minds to hear and heed
Your Holy Word; Fill every heart that longs for You
with Your mysterious Presence, Lord. Almighty Father,
with Your Son and blessed Spirit, hear our prayer:
Teach us to love eternal truth and seek its freedom
everywhere. Amen
WORSHIP FOR YOUNG DISCIPLES
OFFERING OF OURSELVES AND OUR
GIFTS/OFFERTORY
*Thanksgiving Praise: “Seek Ye First”
RESPONSIVE READING: Psalm 111
L: Praise the Lord.
P: I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart, in the
 company of the upright, in the congregation. We usually collect items for a white tree in January.  However, this
L: Great are the works of the Lord, studied by all who have is an unusual time in our lives.  There will be a white tree offering
pleasure in them. this Sunday, today, January 31st. Those who wish to contribute can
P: Full of honor and majesty are the works of the Lord whose put a separate check in their regular offering envelope marked
righteousness endures forever, "white tree."  A check from the church will then be sent to A New
L: who has caused His wonderful works to be remembered; the Hope Center.  That will eliminate several points of contact and we
Lord is gracious and merciful. will still be able to help.
P: The Lord provides food for the faithful and is ever mindful of
Since 1986, A New Hope Center has offered comprehensive services to all
His covenant. crime victims, including:
L: The Lord has shown his people the power of His works by giving  Domestic violence
them the heritage of the nations.  Rape
P: The works of the Lord’s hands are faithful and just; the  Child Abuse
 Hate Crimes
precepts of the Lord are trustworthy; they are established for  Assault
ever and ever, to be performed with faithfulness and  Homicide
uprightness.  And other crime and abuse issues
L: The Lord sent redemption to His people and has commanded His
We primarily serve residents of Tioga County, but not restrictive to borders.
covenant forever. Holy and wondrous is God’s Name! All services to survivors are free and confidential.
P: The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all those who
practice it have a good understanding. The praise of the Lord
endures forever. Please note: if you try to contact the School Aged Child
*HYMN “I’m Gonna Live So God Can Use Me” Care (SACC) program by calling the church office and no
one is available to answer the phone please hang up and
PRAYERS FOR THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD’S call “Tori” at 607-342-7340.
PRAYER (UMH #895)
SCRIPTURE LESSON Matthew 28:19-20
MESSAGE: “Pass It On” ~ Pastor Tim LOOKING AHEAD:
INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP
The beginning of Lent is just around the corner. The Caring
*HYMN “The Spirit Sends Us Forth to Serve”
Cooperative Parish ministerial team has decided that all
BENEDICTION PRAISE
three of the rotational Lenten services for this year will be
THE LIGHT GOES FORTH held at the Newark Valley 1st UMC because this church has
POSTLUDE the best set up for both in person and live-streaming. The
traditional observance of Ash Wednesday falls on February
17, 2021 and is scheduled for 6 p.m. and will be led by
Pastor Tim Middleton. More details are to follow soon so, for
“WHITE TREE” Campaign 2021
now, mark your calendar and plan to participate by families; Those starting new jobs; Unspoken Concerns; Young Disciples’
Church; Weather related concerns; World peace;
whatever means you will be the most comfortable.

People to Remember in Prayer Each Day

For Encouragement: Wilma Ace; Doris Adams; Rev. Nancy Adams;
Caregivers; Davis, Heath & Neal Missionary Families; Macella Dean;
Jessica Dunham; Mary Harper Edsall; Lillian Gregrow; Dorene Hill; Rob
Dunham & family; Sheryl Jones; Joyce Malsch; Terry McKinney; Lexy
Middleton; Tim & Connie Middleton; Shuba & Morrissey families;
Bonnie Snapp; President Biden; President Trump; UCC Church;
Health Related Issues: Dave Ace; Jerry Adams; Larry Baird; Baby
Princess Warrior Bristol; Carol Bazzeghin; Rae Beutes; Pete Brennan;
Carol Carey; Jackie Carlin; Donald Cornwell; Tony DeCaro; Mary Edsall;
Enzo Gentile; Mary Gordner; Linda Hendrickson; Noreen Jenner; Jim
Kavalesky; Rosie Kessler; MaryAnn Kinsey; Marylou Kinsey; Sue Kinsey;
Joel Krapf; Anna Kuntzelman; “Larry” (MaryJo Carey’s Brother); Autumn
Lavine; 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; 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 Dana Tirrell’s sis-in-law,
Kristal’s brother-in-law who was stabbed to death in a South Afrrican home
invasion; & 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