Thinking of You Thursday December 2, 2021
November 28, 2021 Worship Service
November 28, 2021 Worship Service Liturgy
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Thank you for joining us today: November 28, 2021
First Sunday of Advent
“Be the Light”
Sermon by Pastor Liz Hounshell
Zebulon United Methodist Church
121 West Gannon Ave.
Zebulon, NC 27597
919-269-9408
www.zumchurch.org ~ secretary@zumchurch.org
Welcome to Worship! Thank you for joining us.
Please sign in on the attendance sheet on the table in the Narthex or
register online at www.zumchurch.org.
May you be blessed by the presence, power, and peace of God and the
encouragement of ZUMC!
Gathering
Gathering Quote "We are told to let our light shine, and if it does, we won't need to tell anybody it does.
Lighthouses don't fire cannons to call attention to their shining- they just shine."
Dwight L. Moody
Prelude My Lord What a Morning Kara Zaharin
Traditional Spiritual
Welcome and Announcements Darrell Jones
Call to Worship Leader: Lift up your heads, O gates! Darrell Jones
People: and be lifted up, O ancient doors!
that the King of glory may come in.
Psalm 24:7
Opening Prayer Almighty God, as we begin this season of Advent, remind us once more Darrell Jones
that in the midst of our darkness and depression you are bringing us peace
to calm our anxious spirits and hectic lives. Turn our hearts again toward you.
Make us ready to receive your Son, our true Savior. Slow us down and give
us the blessing of the presence of your peace in our spirits.
We ask this in the precious name of Jesus. Amen.
Hymn of Praise O Come, Thou Long – Expected Jesus ZUMC Choir
United Methodist Hymnal 196
Advent Wreath Lighting Jim and Donna Becker
Advent Song Randy Gibson
The Faith We Sing 2090
Come, O Come, Emmanuel (in-person) Kara Zaharin
United Methodist Hymnal 211
Proclaiming the Word
Children’s Moment Pastor Liz
Scripture Lesson Isaiah 42:6-9 Darrell Jones
The Message
6 "I am God. I have called you to live right and well. I have taken responsibility for you, kept you safe. I have set you among my people to bind them to me, and provided you as a lighthouse to the nations,
7 To make a start at bringing people into the open, into light: opening blind eyes, releasing prisoners from dungeons, emptying the dark prisons.
8 I am God. That's my name. I don't franchise my glory, don't endorse the no-god idols.
9 Take note: The earlier predictions of judgment have been fulfilled. I'm announcing the new salvation work. Before it bursts on the scene, I'm telling you all about it."
Featured Song I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light ZUMC Choir
United Methodist Hymnal 206
Sermon “Be the Light” Pastor Liz
Responding to the Word
Pastoral Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer Pastor Liz and
ZUMC Children
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. Amen.
Offering and Prayer of Dedication Darrell Jones
Doxology (in person) Give Thanks Kara Zaharin
The Faith We Sing 2036
Give thanks with a grateful heart, give thanks to the Holy One,
give thanks because he's given Jesus Christ his Son. And now let the weak say, "I am strong"; let the poor say,
"I am rich because of what the Lord has done for us." Give thanks with a grateful heart, give thanks to the Holy One, give thanks because he's given Jesus Christ his Son.
Sending Forth
Hymn of Commitment Cry of My Heart ZUMC Choir
The Faith We Sing 2165
Dismissal with Blessing
Pastor Liz
Postlude Advent Song Kara Zaharin
Mary Lu Walker
During the postlude, we invite you to remain seated and consider how you might shine the light of Christ wherever you go this week.
The beautiful Advent Wreath is given to the Glory of God by Ruth and Jimmy Joyner.
Please contact Linda Chamblee at 919-632-4565 to reserve a date to provide flowers.
Thank you to all who give flowers to enhance our Chancel Area.
A Nursery is available each Sunday morning during the worship service. Please see a Greeter for assistance.
Our offerings and tithes to God are a blessing to ZUMC!
You are encouraged to give to the Lord's work through our church in the following ways:
~by mailing your offering to ZUMC at 121 W. Gannon Ave., Zebulon, NC 27597.
~by placing your offering in the mail slot on the back door of the church office.
~by giving online at www.zumchurch.org with our online giving option.
~by giving in person at our Sunday 10 AM Services! An offering box is available in the Wesley Fellowship Room outside the Sanctuary before and after the service.
Announcement from our SPRC
We are approaching the holiday season quickly and everyone starts getting busy. But please take a moment to show some appreciation to our church staff for all of the hard work they have done in a very difficult time. We can do this by making a contribution to the Staff Love Offering that will be collected starting November 28th through December 19th. This is a time of celebration of the greatest gift God can give us, the birth of our Lord and Savior. Let us share our joy with the folks that help us to worship together each week. Thank you for all you do for Zebulon United Methodist Church.
We welcome all guests to ZUMC and ask you to please sign in on the attendance sheet on the table in the Narthex or online at https://forms.gle/GLCEDtAZbft7UhLq8 In addition, we would love for you to fill out a Communication Card so that we can connect with you and find out if you have any questions about ZUMC. These cards are located on the table in the Narthex and can be placed in the offering box in the Wesley Fellowship Room at the back of the Sanctuary,
Attendance Totals for November 21, 2021
In-person- 61 (signed in on attendance form in the Narthex or on our online attendance with Google Form).
Facebook- 65
YouTube- 26
Total- 152
Opportunities to Grow:
Advent Devotionals are available today in the Narthex.Pick up a Devotional from the Society of St. Andrew entitled “Signs of the Sacred. In additional, a ZUMC weekly devotional is available. Enjoy your Advent!
Fall Bible Study Update:
Our Fall study is on the book God Unbound by Dr. Elaine Heath. This book gives us insight into how to navigate times of change as a church. Dr. Heath refers to the New Testament book of Galatians as a basis for her teaching. This Fall, there will be TWO opportunities for you to join a small group to explore this fascinating book with others!
~A day time study is being held on Tuesday afternoons from 1:00-2:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Here are the remaining dates: November 30, December 7 and 14. Sue Kiryluk and Dianna Leya are co-leading this study. If you are interested, please contact Sue at 919-612-8176 or Dianne at 919-524-7575.
~An evening study is being held on Thursdays from 6:30-8 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Here are the remaining dates: December 2 and 16. Terry Matias and Pastor Liz are co-leading this study. Please contact the church office at 919-269-9408 if you are interested. (Please note: Books are $10.00.)
Opportunities to Serve:
TODAY - November 28th - The United Methodist Student Day Special Offering will be received on Sunday, November 28. Please plan to give to support United Methodist students as they pursue their educational dreams. Checks can be made to ZUMC with "UM Student Day Offering" on the memo line. Thanks so much for helping to answer these students' prayers!
The ZUMW are sponsoring our Bow Tree.
Please support our efforts to provide a love offering to a local family or families. For $1.00 per name, you can remember or honor a loved one with a white or red bow on the Christmas tree in the narthex during this most holy Christmas season. Please pick up your form from the table in the Narthex and place the form in the offering plate or drop it by the office. Make checks to ZUMW. (see attached form)
The Mission Team is putting together gift bags for the residents at Coventry House. We are asking the congregation to provide lap blankets. The delivery to Coventry House will be December 17th. Please bring the blankets to church on Sunday mornings and leave in the Narthex or drop off at the office any time prior to the 17th. We need at least 22 and if we get extras, we will find a place for them to go. Thank you!
Please remember to like and share the ZUMC Facebook page and the posts we put up so that our services (Thursday and Sunday) and events will be shared with all your family, friends, community and beyond. Let’s spread the word of God while we are thriving here at ZUMC!
December 24th - Everyone is welcome to our Christmas Eve Service in our beautiful Sanctuary at 5 pm. It's not too early to mark your calendars and plan to join us for this amazing service of Communion and Light. Please bring your cell phone (if possible). We will be using cell phone lights to shine the Light of Christ! A special offering will be received for the Pastor’s Discretionary Fund and Project AGAPE Armenia. Check out (nccumc.org/outreach/project-agape/) for more information.
October 24, 2021 Worship Service
October 24, 2021 Worship Service Liturgy
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“Power Healing”
Sermon by Pastor Liz Hounshell
22nd Sunday after Pentecost
Zebulon United Methodist Church
121 West Gannon Ave.
Zebulon, NC 27597
919-269-9408
www.zumchurch.org ~ secretary@zumchurch.org
Welcome to Worship! Thank you for joining us.
Please sign in on the attendance sheet on the table in the Narthex or register online at www.zumchurch.org.
May you be blessed by the presence, power, and peace of God and the encouragement of ZUMC!
Gathering
Gathering Quote “Bless the Lord, O my soul, and do not forget all his benefits…”
Psalm 103:2
Prelude In His Time Kara Zaharin
Diane Ball
Welcome and Announcements Darrell Jones
Call to Worship Darrell Jones
Leader: In the midst of the congregation, I will praise you.
People: Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous, and give thanks to God’s holy name!
Leader: I will extol you, my God and King, and bless your name for ever and ever.
People: Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised, and God’s greatness is unsearchable.
Hymn of Praise O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing ZUMC Choir
United Methodist Hymnal 57
Prayer of Confession (unison): Darrell Jones
We confess to you, all-knowing God, what we are. We are not the people we like others to think we are. We are afraid to admit, even to ourselves, what lies in the depths of our souls. But we cannot hide our true selves from you. You know us as we are, and yet you love us. Help us not to shrink from self-knowledge. Teach us to respect ourselves for your sake. Give us the courage to put our trust in your guiding power. Raise us out of the paralysis of guilt into the freedom and energy of forgiven people. And for those who through long habit find forgiveness hard to accept, we ask you to break their bondage and set them free; through Jesus Christ our Redeemer. Amen.
Proclaiming The Word
Children’s Moment Linda Daughtridge
Prayer for Illumination (unison): Darrell Jones
Jesus, Savior and Lord, enlighten our minds with your wisdom, and imprint the image of your love once more on our hearts so that we can focus anew on your presence and your power whenever and wherever you call us to serve people in your name. Amen.
Scripture Lesson Mark 10:46-52 New Living Translation Darrell Jones
Jesus Heals Blind Bartimaeus
46 Then they reached Jericho, and as Jesus and his disciples left town, a large crowd followed him. A blind beggar named Bartimaeus (son of Timaeus) was sitting beside the road. 47 When Bartimaeus heard that Jesus of Nazareth was nearby, he began to shout, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!”48 “Be quiet!” many of the people yelled at him. But he only shouted louder, “Son of David, have mercy on me!”49 When Jesus heard him, he stopped and said, “Tell him to come here.” So they called the blind man. “Cheer up,” they said. “Come on, he’s calling you!” 50 Bartimaeus threw aside his coat, jumped up, and came to Jesus.51 “What do you want me to do for you?” Jesus asked.“My Rabbi,[a]” the blind man said, “I want to see!”52 And Jesus said to him, “Go, for your faith has healed you.” Instantly the man could see, and he followed Jesus down the road.[b]
Anthem Open My Eyes, That I May See Linda Chamblee and Linda Daughtridge
Clara Scott
Sermon “Power Healing” Pastor Liz
Responding to the Word
Pastoral Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer Pastor Liz
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. Amen.
Offering and Prayer of Dedication Darrell Jones
Sending Forth
Hymn of Commitment Amazing Grace ZUMC Choir
United Methodist Hymnal 378
Dismissal with Blessing Pastor Liz
Postlude An Outcast among Outcasts Kara Zaharin
Welsh Melody
As you hear the Postlude today, please stay seated and reflect on where God’s healing power is needed in
your life and in the world. Say a prayer and offer your concerns to God.
The beautiful altar flowers are given to the Glory of God by Mike and Carol Weeks. “In Honor of Officer Ryan Andrew Hayworth, age 23, who succumbed to injuries sustained from a traffic collision during the early morning hours of Sunday, October 17, 2021, while on duty and while faithfully serving the citizens of Knightdale at the time of his death.”
Thank you to all who give flowers to enhance our Chancel Area. Please contact
Linda Chamblee at 919-632-4565 to reserve a date to provide flowers.
Attendance Totals for October 17, 2021
In-person Church Attendance 45
Facebook Attendance 60
YouTube Attendance 35
Total Attendance 140
Our offerings and tithes to God are a blessing to ZUMC!
You are encouraged to give to the Lord's work through our church in the
following ways:
~by mailing your offering to ZUMC at 121 W. Gannon Ave., Zebulon, NC 27597.
~by placing your offering in the mail slot on the back door of the church office.
~by giving online at www.zumchurch.org with our online giving option.
~by giving in person at our Sunday 10 AM Services! An offering box is available
in the Wesley Fellowship Room outside the Sanctuary before and after the service.
A basket is available on the worship table when we worship outdoors under
the pine trees on the 2nd Sunday of the month
Please remember to like and share the ZUMC Facebook page and the post we put up so that our services (Thursday and Sunday) and events will be shared with all your family, friends, community and beyond. Let’s spread the word of God while we are thriving here at ZUMC.
Come Alive and Thrive at ZUMC!
Zebulon United Methodist Church-Calendar of Events:
Exciting ZUMC Opportunities This Week:
Today, October 24, immediately after the 10:00 am worship service, the Worship Planning Team will meet in the Wesley Fellowship Room.
Monday, October 25 - Church Council via Zoom at 7 pm - Contact the church office to receive an invite if you would like to attend!
Fall Bible Study Update:
Yay! The books for the Fall Bible Study are in! They are available in the church office and are $10 each. As a reminder, our Fall study is on the book God Unbound by Dr. Elaine Heath. This book gives us insight into how to navigate times of change as a church. Dr. Heath refers to the New Testament book of Galatians as a basis for her teaching. This Fall, there will be TWO opportunities for you to join a small group to explore this fascinating book with others!
~A day time study will be held on Tuesday afternoons from 1:00-2:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Here are the dates: October 26, November 9,16, 23, 30, December 7 and 14. Sue Kiryluk and Dianne Leya will co-lead this study. If you are interested, please contact Sue at 919-612-8176 or Dianne at 919-524-7575.
~An evening study will be held on Thursdays from 6:30-8 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Here are the dates: November 4, 11, 18 and December 2, 9 and 16. Terry Matias and Pastor Liz will co-lead this study. Please contact the church office at 919-269-9408 if you are interested.
Barbara Brown Taylor, one of America’s best-known interpreters of religion, will be speaking at East Carolina University on October 26 at 7:00 PM. TIME magazine listed her as one of the 100 most influential people in the world. She will speak on the topic of her best-selling book, "Holy Envy: Finding God in the Faith of Others." She is also the author of "Leaving Church: A Memoir of Faith.” If you are interested in attending this lecture, please contact Sue Kiryluk by phone or text (919-612-8176) as soon as possible to plan carpooling.
And in the Near Future!
Next Sunday, October 31 - Get ready for an exciting worship service led by Donna Ipock. Donna will give an inspiring message. Pastor Liz will be on vacation October 29-31. If a pastoral emergency should arise while Pastor Liz is away, please contact Rev. Patrick Murphy, Pastor of Knightdale United Methodist Church, at 910-874-5254 for assistance.
Monday, November 1st – Staff Mini Retreat via Zoom – 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm.
Our Charge Conference will be held by Zoom again this year and is planned for Tuesday, November 2, at 6:00 pm. All Church Council Members are able to vote, so please plan to attend. Everyone is welcome to join our Charge Conference.
A Zoom link will be emailed to you this week.
November 7th - We will celebrate All Saints Sunday. We would like to remember all the departed saints in our lives and community from the last year with a photo display. If your loved one has passed away since last All Saints Day, please bring a picture of the person by the church office by Monday, November 1st. We will use these photos to make a display for our Narthex and to use in our All-Saints Service. We will return these photos to you after All Saints Sunday. Thank you for helping us to honor these most special people in our church and community life!
November 21st - Youth Sunday - Our Youth will lead an exciting worship service! Can’t wait!
Zebulon United Methodist Church
121 W, Gannon Street
Zebulon NC 27597
919-269-9408
zumchurch.org
secretary@zumchurch.org
