May 24 2020 Worship Service

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Prelude                     "He Is Exalted". (Paris)                                   Kara Zaharin

      Welcome.                                                                                           Holly Bailey

      Opening Prayer

Almighty God, through your only Son you overcame death and opened to us the gate of everlasting life.  Grant that we who celebrate our Lord's resurrection, by the renewing of your Holy Spirit, may arise from the death of sin to the life of righteousness; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen

          Hymn.           "Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise"                               

        Scripture Lesson.             Luke 24:44-53.  The Message

Then he said, “Everything I told you while I was with you comes to this: All the things written about me in the Law of Moses, in the Prophets, and in the Psalms have to be fulfilled.”

He went on to open their understanding of the Word of God, showing them how to read their Bibles this way. He said, “You can see now how it is written that the Messiah suffers, rises from the dead on the third day, and then a total life-change through the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed in his name to all nations—starting from here, from Jerusalem! You’re the first to hear and see it. You’re the witnesses. What comes next is very important: I am sending what my Father promised to you, so stay here in the city until he arrives until you’re equipped with power from on high.”

He then led them out of the city over to Bethany. Raising his hands he blessed them, and while blessing them, took his leave, being carried up to heaven.

And they were on their knees, worshiping him. They returned to Jerusalem bursting with joy. They spent all their time in the Temple praising God. Yes.

Anthem                    "You Are Mine"  (David Haas) 

Children's Moment                                                                                       Linda Daughtridge

Sermon                 "Out of Sight, Out of Mind?"

Affirmation of Faith: The Apostles' Creed

I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth;

And in Jesus Christ his only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried;*
the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven,
and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty;
from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting. Amen.

Joys

-You continue to serve meals to our school children and their families.  Thank You! 

-Our UM Men spent time last Saturday cleaning up the old Wakefield Cemetery.

-Our families have been blessed and cared for.

-Our great team of Brent, Cynthia, Kara, Holly, Linda, and David helped pull this video worship experience together. We also give thanks for Ashley Mitchell and others who have been spreading our Good News on Facebook and other social media.

-Pause to recount your joys.

Concerns

-Friends and neighbors, near and far, facing trouble.

-Patience and grace for all of us.

Call me with your concerns (910-512-5785).

Pastoral Prayer and 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 and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.

Offering

Thank you so much for your faithful support of our church and missions!

Please remember that our church expenses continue. You can mail (121 W. Gannon Ave., Zebulon, NC, 27597) or drop off your offering in the mail slot on the back door of the church office. 

Also, our Annual Conference secure link for giving, that is sent back to our church, can be found on our church website, and is as follows:  (we are in the Heritage District)

https://www.zumchurch.org/ 

Hymn.             "How Firm A Foundation"                  

Benediction

Postlude                         "You Alone Are Holy" (anon.)                                              Kara Zaharin

As ZUMC is following the requirements to stay shut down during the COVID crisis.

Processes for Giving:

1. Drop off at church office (121 West Gannon Street, Zebulon, NC  27597) via slot on side door – (when NC State order lifted)
2. Send by mail (121 West Gannon Street, Zebulon, NC  27597)
3. Pay via online giving.

Follow the link below and provide the required input

For online donations please use this site.

Your name _____

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Church name: Zebulon United Methodist Church

Church city: Zebulon

District: Heritage

Pastor’s name: Clyde Denny

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Thank you and God bless. We will be open again as soon as things are safe.