Dear NRUMC Praise Team,
Remember, Wednesday rehearsals are at 7pm.
Sunday Services start with a warmup & rehearsal @ 10:15am sharp, please be on time so we can rehearse all of the music before the 11:15am Service; thank you.
Thank you for your preparation, timeliness and continuing support.
Best,
Isaac,
NRUMC Music Director
Sunday April 28, 2024 (This Week)
Theme: “Wait til Morning”
Verses: John 21:1-13 & Psalm 30:1-7
PRAISE & WORSHIP:
In The Name of Jesus
You Are My All in All
HYMNS:
Great Is The Lord – Opening
How Great Thou Art – Preparation
Morning Has Broken – Response
I’m So Glad Jesus Lifted Me – Closing
G-d Be With You Till We Meet Again – Postlude
Sunday, April 21, 2024
PRAISE & WORSHIP:
– Blessed Be The Name of The Lord (TFWS 2034) vs. 1,2,1
– I Love You, Lord (TFWS 2068)
HYMNS:
The King of LoveMy Shepherd is (UMH 138) vs. 1,2,6- Opening
They Know We Are Christians By Our Love (TFWS 2223) vs. 1,2,3 – Preparation
People Need The Lord Vs 1,2-Response
Since Jesus Came Into My Heart vs. 1,2,4- Closing
He Is Lord (UMH 138) Vs 1 –Postlude
Sunday, April 14, 2024
PRAISE & WORSHIP:
Joyful, Joyful (Funky Version)
Open Our Eyes Lord
HYMNS:
Be Thou My Vision Vs 1,2,3- Opening
Lead Me, Guide Me Vs 1,2,3- Preparation
The Blood Will Never Lose it’s Power Vs 1,2-Response
Blessed Assurance Vs 1,2,3- Closing
This Little Light of Mine – Vs 1,2,3- Postlude
Sunday, April 7, 2024
Praise & Worship:
P&W #1: Lord, I lift your name on high
P&W #2: There is something about that name
Hymns:
Majesty Opening – 2 times
Thy Word is a Lamp Unto My Feet – Preparation
Give Me a Clean Heart – Response
The Blood Will Never Lose it’s Power Communion
Because He Lives – Closing
Bless Be The Tie That Binds– Vs 1 – Postlude
EASTER SUNDAY – March 31, 2024
PRAISE & WORSHIP
Bless The Lord, Oh My Soul
Great Is The Lord – Vs 1,2
Now Behold The Lamb (Maya Smith) – Special Selection
HYMNS
Lift High The Cross Vs 1,3,4- Processional
Christ The Lord Has Risen Today – Vs 1,5,6 – Opening
Easter People Raise Your Voices – Vs 1,2,3 – Preparation
Rise Again (Kay Boyd in D – Response (HAVE READY)
Jesus Paid It All -(sing all verses during Altar Call)
G-d So Loved The World – Closing Selection
He Lives – Vs 1,2,3 – Recessional
PALM SUNDAY – March 24,2024
Theme: (Kingdom of G-d)
The Palms – Introit
PRAISE & WORSHIP:
P&W 1 –He Has Made Me Glad
P&W 2–All Hail King Jesus
HYMNS:
Hosanna, Loud Hosanna – Opening
All Hail The Power of Jesus Name – Preparation
Jesus,Keep Me Near The Cross – Response
Tell Me The Stories of Jesus– Closing
He is Lord (UMH 177)- (V.1)– Recessional
Sunday, March 17, 2024
Theme: The Kingdom of G-d
PRAISE & WORSHIP:
P&W 1 – Shine, Jesus, Shine
P&W 2 – He Is Exalted
HYMNS:
Come Thou Almighty King Vs. 1,2,3–Opening
Seek Ye First – Preparation
In The Garden– Response
We’re Marching To Zion– Closing
Amen (x5) Postlude
Sunday, March 10, 2024
PRAISE & WORSHIP:
P&W 1 – Here I Am To Worship
P&W 2 – I Will Bless Thee O Lord
HYMNS:
– Sweet Sweet Spirit (x2)–Opening
– Blessed Assurance – Preparation
– Spirit of the Living G-d Response
– If it Had Not Been For The Lord On My Side– Closing
–Lead Me Lord – Postlude
Sunday, March 3, 2024
PRAISE & WORSHIP
P&W 1 –We Have Come into this house x2
P&W 2 –Thank You Lord Vs 1,2,3
HYMNS
Majesty x2 – Opening
Jesus, Light The World Vs 1,2, 3-Preparation
Standing In The Need of Prayer – Vs 1,2,3 – Response
Glory To His Name Vs 1 only then instrumental – Communion Song
I Give myself away – Closing
– Amen (x6) Postlude
Sunday, February 25, 2024
PRAISE & WORSHIP
P&W 1 –Because of Who You Are
P&W 2 – Center of My Joy
HYMNS
There are Some Things I May Not Know – Vs 1,2,3 – Opening
You’d Better Min’ Vs 1,2,3 – Preparation
Just a Little Talk With Jesus Vs 1,2,3 – Response
I Need You To Survive Vs 1,2,3 – Closing
Soon and Very Soon – Postlude
Sunday, February 18, 2024
PRAISE & WORSHIP
Every Praise
I Love You Lord Today
HYMNS
Victory in Jesus Vs, 1,2,3 Opening
My Lord, What a Morning (Kay) Black History Moment
Standing on the Promises Vs, 1,2,3 Preparation
Spirit of the Living G-d (x2) Response
Guide My Feet Vs, 1,2,3 Closing
I Want Jesus To Walk With Me Postlude
Wednesday, February 14, 2024 (Ash Wednesday)
PRAISE & WORSHIP:
Oh Happy Day (Sista’ Act)
We Have Come Into This House
HYMNS:
Lord, I want to be a Christian
What wondrous love is this
Close to Thee
The church’s one Foundation
Amazing Grace, My Chains are Gone
Amazing Grace
More love to thee, Oh Christ
Since Jesus came into my heart
Give me a clean heart
Give Me Jesus
Monday, February 12, 2024 (Special Service)
HYMNS:
Trust and Obey
It Is Well With My Soul (C/Db)
They’ll Know We Are Christians By Our Love
PRAISE & WORSHIP
Lord, I Lift Your Name On High
What a Mighty G-d We Serve
Sunday, February 11, 2024
PRAISE & WORSHIP:
• He Is Exalted
• Your Grace & Mercy Bb
HYMNS:
O G-d of Life, Your Healing Vs. 1,3,6 –Opening
Precious Lord, Take My Hand Eb Major Vs. 1,2 – Black History Month Selection
Video – Preparation
I am The G-d That Healeth / What a Friend We Have in Jesus – Response
Amazing Grace, My Chains Are Gone– Closing
Threefold Amen – Postlude
Sunday, February 4, 2024
PRAISE & WORSHIP:
• What a Mighty G-d We Serve Vs 1,2
• Praise Him Vs 1,2
HYMNS:
Lift Every voice & Sing Vs 1,2,3 – Opening
Great is Thy Faithfulness Vs. 1,2,3 –Preparation
Go Down Moses -(Dmi & Ebmi – Kay Boyd & Isaac ben Ayala – Black History Selection
My faith looks up to thee – Vs. 1,2,3– Response
Battle Hymn Of The Republic Vs. 1,2,3– Closing
Let The Church Say, Amen – Postlude
Sunday, January 28, 2024
THEME: Is Your Identity in Christ
Numbers 11:1-6
Colossians 3:1-11
PRAISE & WORSHIP:
Shine, Jesus, Shine
Here I am To Worship
HYMNS:
To G-d Be The Glory Vs 1,2,3 – Opening
I’m So Glad Jesus Lifted Me Vs 1,2,3 – Preparation
He Touched Me Vs 1,2,3 – Response
This Little Light of Mine Vs 1,2,3 – Closing
Halle, Halle, Hallelujah – Postlude
Sunday, January 21, 2024
THEME: Is Your Identity in Christ
Numbers 11:1-6
Colossians 3:1-11
PRAISE & WORSHIP:
Shout to the Lord
Turn your eyes upon Jesus
HYMNS:
Great is the Lord Vs 1,2 – Opening
Hold To G-d’s Unchanging Hand – Vs 1,2,3 – Preparation
Have Thine Own Way, Lord – Vs 1,2,3- Response
Victory in Jesus Vs, 1,2,3 – Closing
Prelude & Fugue in D Major, J.S. Bach (BWV 850) – Postlude
Sunday, January 14, 2023
THEME: Growing in Grace
Bible Verses:
Romans 5: 1-3
Ephesians 2:4-9
PRAISE & WORSHIP
P&W 1 – Lord, I lift your name on high
P&W 2 – Center of My Joy
HYMNS
G-d of Grace & G-d of Glory Vs. 1,2,3 – Opening
Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior – Vs. 1,2, 3 –Preparation
Grace Greater than Our Sin – Vs. 1,2,4 – Response
Be Thou My Vision Vs. 1,2,3– Closing
Shalom To You – Postlude
Sunday, January 7, 2024
THEME: One Day At a Time
Lamentations 2:22-27
Matthew 11:8-13
PRAISE & WORSHIP
Hymns
- O Worship The King –Opening
- Joyful, Joyful (UMH Version) – Preparation
- Spirit of The Living G-d – Response
- This is day of new beginnings – Closing
- Threefold Amen – Postlude
Sunday, December 31, 2023
THEME: Message Theme: Listen, Watch and Wait For The Coming Of The Lord!
Bible Verses:
NT
OT
PRAISE & WORSHIP:
P&W 1 – What a mighty God we serve
P&W 2 – We Will Glorify The King of Kings
HYMNS:
– Praise to the Lord the Almighty–Opening
– There is a Song in the Air – Preparation
– Come To Jesus – Response
– Angels from the Realms of Glory– Closing
–Away in a Manger Postlude
December 24, 2023 SERVICE
CHRISTMAS SUNDAY/EVE 2023 SERVICE
Sunday, December 17, 2023
THEME: Joy
PRAISE & WORSHIP:
P&W 1 – How Great is Our G-d
P&W 2 – Oh How I Love Jesus
HYMNS:
– Good Christian Friends Rejoice –Opening
–Jesus Joy of Our Desiring– Preparation
– In The Garden – Response
– Joy To The World– Closing
– Oh How He Loves You and Me – Postlude
Sunday, December 10. 2023
THEME: Peace
PRAISE & WORSHIP:
Jesus on The Mainline (with Verses)
O Come All Ye Faithful – Vs. 1,3,4
HYMNS:
Angels We Have Heard on High – Vs. 1,2,3 – Opening
O Day of Peace That Dimly Shines – Vs. 1,2 – Preparation
Create in Me a Clean Heart (Donnie McClurkin)–Response
Let There Be Peace On Earth– Closing
The Blessing (Praise Team) – Postlude
NO ADVENT SONG – CANDLE OF PEACE WILL NOT BE LIT
Sunday, December 3, 2023
First Sunday in Advent
Theme: Urgent cry to G-d to come down – we need hope
BIBLE VERSES:
OT Isaiah 64:4-12
NT Mark 12:24-33
PRAISE & WORSHIP
P&W 1 – Let It Rise Vs. 1,2 (x2)
P&W 2 – Come, Now is The Time To Worship
HYMNS
– Come Thou Long Expected Jesus Vs. 1,2 –Opening
– Ten Thousand Reasons– (NRUMC Praise Team) Preparation
– O Come, O Come Emanuel Vs. 1,2,3–Response
– Soon and Very Soon – Vs 1,2,3 – Closing
– He’s Got The Whole World In His Hands – Vs. 1,3,4,5,1 Postlude
Sunday, November 26, 2023
THEME: Thankfulness and not forgetting from where our blessings come.
BIBLE VERSES:
OT Deuteronomy 8:7-18
NT Luke 17:11-19
PRAISE & WORSHIP:
P&W 1 – The Presence of the Lord is Here
P&W 2 – I Love You Lord
HYMNS:
– Come Thou Almighty King Vs. 1,2,3 –Opening
– Open My Eyes That I May See – Vs. 1,2,3 (UMH 454) – Preparation
– Thank You, Lord – Vs. 1,2,3 (SOZ 228) – Response
– O For a Thousand Tongues Vs. 1,2,3 (UMH 57) Closing
–Halle, Halle Hallelujah Postlude
Sunday, October 19, 2023
PRAISE & WORSHIP
P&W 1 – Give Thanks
P&W 2 – He Has Made Me Glad
HYMNS
– Welcome Song –Welcome
– We Gather Together Vs. 1,2,3-Opening
– All Things Bright and Beautiful Vs. 1,2,3,4–Preparation
– Come Ye Thankful People Vs. 1,2,3 – Response
– Morning Has Broken–Vs. 1,2,3 Closing
–Shalom To You – Postlude
Sunday, November 12, 2023
PRAISE & WORSHIP:
P&W 1 – Lord, I Lift Your Name On High
P&W 2 – He is Exalted
HYMNS:
– Welcome Song
– His Name is Wonderful – (x2)-Opening
– The Lord Is Blessing Me Right Now -Preparation
– Fill My Cup, Lord– Vs. 1,2,3 – Response
– I Have Decided To Follow Jesus – Vs. 1,2,3- Closing
–Something Beautiful – Postlude
Sunday, November 5, 2023
PRAISE & WORSHIP
W&P #1: We Bring The Sacrifice of Praise
W&P #2: Here I Am To Worship
HYMNS
–Welcome Song – Welcome
– All Hail the Power of Jesus Name – Vs. 1,2,6-Opening
–Yes, Lord, Yes – Preparation
–Oh, How I Love Jesus – Response
– Let Us Break Bread Together Vs. 1,2,3- Communion
– Shout To The Lord – Vs. 1,2,3 – Closing
–Shalom To You – Postlude
THEME: The Beginning of a Love Relationship
SCRIPTURES: Psalm 149
NT: Romans 13:8-14
Sunday, October 29, 2023
THEME: Jesus saw their faith
Bible Verses:
OT: ?
NT: Mark 2:2-11
PRAISE & WORSHIP
P&W 1 – What a Mighty G-d We Serve – Vs, 1,2,3,1
P&W 2 – I Will Bless Thee, O Lord– Vs, 1,2 (x2)
HYMNS
– Love Lifted Me – Vs. 1,2,3–Opening
– Lead Me, Guide Me Guide Me – Vs. 1,2,3– Preparation
– My faith looks up to thee – Vs. 1,2,3– Response
– Amazing Grace, My Chains Are Gone – Vs. 1,2,3,4- Closing
–Let The Church Say, Amen – Postlude
Sunday, October 22, 2023
THEME: Rise Up! And Remain Committed to Love’s Teachings (2 Timothy1:13)
Bible Verses:
OT: Exodus 33:12-23
NT: Matthew 22:1-14
PRAISE & WORSHIP
P&W 1 – It’s me, Its Me O Lord (UMH 352)– Vs. 1,2,3
P&W 2 – People Need The Lord
HYMNS
– Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus (UMH 514)– Vs. 1,3,4 –Opening
–Take My Life and Let It Be (UMH 399) – Vs. 1,2,3 Preparation
– There is Something About That Name (UMH 171) – Response
– I Won’t Let Go – Rascal Flatts –Special Selection
– Blessed Assurance (UMH 369)- Vs. 1,2,3- Closing
– Oh How He Loves You and Me– Postlude
Sunday, October 15, 2023
THEME: G-d is a promise keeper
Bible Verses:
OT Exodus 32:1-14
NT Philippians 4:1-9
PRAISE & WORSHIP
P&W 1 – Because of Who You Are
P&W 2 – Great is The Lord
HYMNS
– ‘Tis So Sweet To Trust In Jesus – Vs. 1,3,4 –Opening
– Standing on The Promises – Vs. 1,2,3,4– Preparation
– Softly and Tenderly Jesus is Calling – Vs. 1,2,4– Response
– I Won’t Let Go – Rascal Flatts –Special Selection
– I Have Decided To Follow Jesus – Vs. 1,2,3,1- Closing
– Halle, Halle Halleluja Refrain – Postlude
Sunday, October 8, 2023
THEME: Forgetting the past, embracing the new (forming new habits)
Bible Verses:
OT Isaiah 43:15-21
NT Philippians 3:4-14
PRAISE & WORSHIP:
P&W 1 – Lord I Lift Your Name On High
P&W 2 – Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus
HYMNS:
– Wonderful Word of Life Vs. 1,2,3 –Opening
– This is a Day of New Beginnings Vs. 1,3,4– Preparation
– Guide My Feet Vs. 1,2,3,4– Response
– One Bread, One Body – Communion
–Lord of the Dance Vs. 1,3,5- Closing
–Threefold Amen – Postlude
October 1, 2023 (This Week)
THEME: Are You in in For The Long Haul?
Bible Verses:
NT Matthew 21:23-32
OT Exodus 17:1-7
Matthew 21:23-32
Exodus 17:1-7
PRAISE & WORSHIP:
P&W 1 – Lord, I lift your name on high
P&W 2 – Center of My Joy
HYMNS:
– We Walk by Faith Vs. 1,2,3,4-Opening
– He is Exalted – Preparation
– There Are Some Things I May Not Know (Yes, G-d is Real) Vs. 1,2,3- Response
– Victory in Jesus Vs. 1,2,3– Closing
– He is Lord (2x’s)- Postlude
September 24, 2023
THEME: Let’s Stay Together
SCRIPTURE: Hebrews Chapter 2: “About drifting away“
PRAISE & WORSHIP:
P&W 1 – Shout to the Lord
P&W 2- Yes, Lord, Yes
HYMNS:
– The Church’s One Foundation 1,2&5 Opening
– Spirit Song -Vs. 1,2 Preparation
– Take My Life and Let it Be Vs 1,2,3 – Response
– They’ll Know We Are Christians By Our Love Vs. 1,3,4 Closing
–We Are The Church – Refrain, Vs 1, Refrain Postlude
September 17, 2023 – Women of Faith
THEME: Equipped For Every Good Work
Bible Verses:
OT: Exodus 31:1-11
NT: Ephesians 3:7-15
PRAISE & WORSHIP:
Every Praise
We Have Come Into This House
HYMNS:
– We Are Marching In The Light of G-d – Processional
– Majesty – Opening
– Lord, Speak to me – Vs 1,3,4 Preparation
– Softly and Tenderly – Vs 1,2,3 Response
– Here I am Lord– Vs 1,2,3 Closing
–We’re Marching to Zion – Vs 1,2,3 Recessional
Sunday, September 10, 2023
THEME:
Bible Verses:
OT – Exodus 3 (Burning Bush)
PRAISE & WORSHIP:
P&W #1: Shine, Jesus Shine
P&W #2: I Love You, Lord
HYMNS
– Holy, Holy, Holy – Vs. 1,2,4 – Opening
–Great Is The Lord-Vs.1,2,3 – Preparation
–I am Thine, O Lord (Vs 1,2,4) Response
– Love Lifted Me – Vs. 1,2,3 (SOZ 71)– Closing
–Threefold Amen– Postlude
Sunday, September 3, 2023
THEME: G-d provides and protects us when our hearts are pure, even if we are not sure how it will turn out.
BIBLE VERSES:
OT: Exodus 1:15-22
NT: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-6
HYMNS:
– Give Me A Clean Heart–Opening
– Be Thou My Vision– Preparation
– Blest Be The Tie That Binds (Vs. 1,2,3) Response
– Blest Are The Pure in Heart (Vs. 1,2,3,4)– Closing
– Shalom To You – (x2) Postlude
Sunday, August 27, 2023
THEME: “Wrong motivations lead to deadly consequences”
HYMNS:
– Tis So Sweet To Trust In Jesus (Vs 1,2,3)-Opening
– Trust and Obey (Vs 1,2,3) – Preparation
– Jesus, Light of The World (Vs 1,2,3) Response
– I’m So Glad Jesus Lifted Me (Vs 1,2,3,1)– Closing
–Let The Church Say, Amen Postlude
Sunday, August 20, 2023
THEME: Seeking G-d’s space through faith and grace
HYMNS:
– People Need The Lord– Vs. 1,2-Opening
– Freely, Freely– Vs. 1,2 – Preparation
– His Eye is On The Sparrow – Vs. 1,2,3 – Response
– Lead Me, Guide Me – Vs. 1, 2, 3 – Closing
–We’ve Come This Far By Faith – Vs. 1 (x2)– Postlude
Sunday, August 13, 2023
THEME: A Wilderness Season
HYMNS:
– I Am Thine O Lord Vs. 1,2,3–Opening
– Stand By Me Vs. 1,2,3,4,5 – Preparation
– I Want Jesus To Walk With Me Vs. 1,2,3 – Response
– Leaning On The Everlasting Arms– Closing
–Soon and Very Soon Vs. 1 Postlude
Sunday, August 6, 2023
Bible Verses:
Matthew 7:21-23 & James 1:19-26
THEME: Self-evaluation
Praise and Worship
We Bring The Sacrifice of Praise
Hymns
To G-d Be the Glory – Opening Hymn
Wonderful Words of Life – Hymn of Preparation
Have Thine Own Way, Lord – Hymn of Response
We’re Marching To Zion – Closing
Precious Name (Take The Name of Jesus With You) Vs. (UMH 536) – Postlude
Sunday, July 30, 2023
Bible Verses:
OT Nehemiah 8:1-10
THEME: Renewal
PRAISE & WORSHIP:
#1-What a Mighty G-d We Serve (all 4 Vs and Repeat Vs. 1)
#2-I Will Bless Thee, O Lord
HYMNS:
This is a Day of New Beginnings– Vs 1,2,4 Opening (Pipe Organ)
My Hope is Built Vs 1,2,4 Preparation (Pipe Organ)
Just a Closer Walk With Thee Vs 1,2,3 Response (Piano)
When We All Get To Heaven Vs. 1,2,3,4 Closing (Piano)
Shalom To You Vs. 1(×2) Postlude (Hammond Organ)
Sunday, July 23, 2023
PRAISE & WORSHIP:
We Are Marching in The Light of G-d– (TFWS 2235-B)
He is Exalted (TFWS 2070)
HYMNS:
– G-d of Grace and G-d of Glory-Vs 1,2,4 Opening
– Revive Us Again-Vs 1,2,4 Preparation
– I Need Thee Every Hour–Vs 1,2,3 Response
– I’m on The Battlefield For My Lord –Vs 1,2,3 Closing
–G-d Be With You Till We Meet Again–(Vs 1 Only) Postlude
Sunday, July 16, 2023
PRAISE & WORSHIP:
Bless The Lord, O My Soul
What a Mighty G-d We Serve
HYMNS:
Glory to His Name (Down At The Cross) Vs 1,2,3– Opening Hymn
Thy Word is a Lamp Unto Thy Feet Vs. 1,2 – Hymn of Preparation
He’s Sweet I Know Vs 1,2– Hymn of Response
Stand Up, Stand Up For Jesus Vs. 1,2,3,4 Closing Hymn
Oh, How He Love You and Me – (TFWS 2108) Vs. 1 – Postlude
Sunday, July 9, 2023
THEME: “It’s Time to Rebuild”
PRAISE & WORSHIP:
This is The Day (That the Lord Hath Made)
Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus– (UMH 349)
HYMNS:
Come thou fount of every blessing Vs 1,2,3– Opening Hymn
Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus Vs. 1,2,3 – Hymn of Preparation
More love to thee O Christ Vs 1,2,3,4- Hymn of Response
Here I am Lord Vs. 1,2, 3 Closing Hymn
Halle, Halle, Hallelujah Refrain (x2) – Postlude
Sunday, July 2, 2023
THEME: “Building Anew”
PRAISE & WORSHIP:
We Have Come Into This House
Yes, Lord, Yes
HYMNS
The Church’s One Foundation (UMH 534) Vs 1,2,5– Opening Hymn
My Hope is Built (UMH 368) – Hymn of Preparation
Where He Leads Me (I Will Follow) Vs. 1,2,4 (UMH 338) – Hymn of Response
We Are The Church – (Vs. 1,2,4) Closing Hymn
Let The Church Say Amen – Postlude
Sunday, June 25, 2023
THEME: “G-d is the Light” – Students’ Day
First Reading: Matthew 10:24-39 (Andrea Harewood)
Second Reading: Romans 6: 1b-11 (William Sears)
PRAISE & WORSHIP:
I’m Gonna Live So G-d Can Use Me, Vs. 1,2,3,4
Here I Am To Worship
HYMNS:
His Eye is On The Sparrow– TFWS- 2146 or SOZ 33 – Opening Hymn
Guide My Feet– Hymn of Preparation
Since Jesus came into my heart–Vs. 1,2,4 TFWS-2140 Hymn of Response
Praise Dance (Eko, Sabiha and Leah)
I Smile (Adrian)
This Little Light of mine (UMH 585 or SOZ- 132) Vs. 1,2,3 Closing Hymn
Awesome G-d (x2) Postlude
Sunday, June 18, 2023
GUEST PREACHER “TBA”
PRAISE & WORSHIP:
Come, Now Is The Time To Worship
Because of Who You Are
HYMNS
Faith of Our Fathers – Opening Hymn
Hush, Hush – Juneteenth Selection (Sister Eunice Gooding, Soloist)
Oh Freedom – Youth Juneteenth Selection (Brothers Adrian Harewood & Isaiah Nicholson, Soloists)
G-d Is– Hymn of Response
This is My Father’s World (UMH 144)-vs 1,2,3 Closing Hymn
Through It All (UMH 507)- (Refrain 2x’s) Postlude
Sunday, June 11, 2023
THEME: “The Holy Spirit is a Person.”
PRAISE & WORSHIP:
“Hold To G-d’s Unchanging Hand” vs.1,2
“Just a Closer Walk With Thee” vs.1,2,3
HYMNS:
How Great Thou Art (UMH 77), vs 1, 3, 4 – Opening Hymn
Spirit of the God, Descend upon My Heart– (UMH 500), vs 1,3,5 – Hymn of Preparation
In The Garden– (UMH 314), vs 1,2,3 – Hymn of Response
Precious Name (UMH 536), vs 1,2,3,4 Closing Hymn
Shalom To You (UMH 666) – Postlude
Sunday, June 4, 2023
Theme: A man being healed
BIBLE VERSES:
Acts 3:1-10
PRAISE & WORSHIP:
- Shine, Jesus, Shine (Vs. 1,2,3) [ZSS 163]
- Majesty (1x only)
HYMNS:
–To G-d Be The Glory – Opening
– I’m So Glad Jesus Lifted Me (Vs.1,2,3)- Preparation
–He Touched Me – Response
–Victory in Jesus (Vs. 1,2,3)–Closing
– People Need The Lord (Vs 1,2)-Postlude
Sunday, May 28, 2023
Theme: The power of the Holy Spirit (Membership Sunday)
BIBLE VERSES:
Isaiah 40:27-31
Matthew 28:16-20, Acts 1:2:40-47
PRAISE & WORSHIP:
In The Name Of Jesus (ZSS 32)
Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus– (UMH 349)
HYMNS:
– Surely the Presence of the Lord (Vs. 1,2,3,4) – Opening
– Spirit Song – Vs.1,2 Preparation
–There’s a Sweet, Sweet Spirit Response
–They’ll Know We Are Christians By Our Love–Closing
– Halle, Halle, Hallelujah (Chorus Only) – Postlude
Sunday, May 21, 2023
Theme: Mandate to Witness
BIBLE VERSES: Acts 1:1-11 & Psalm 47:1-2
PRAISE & WORSHIP:
–Blessed Be the name of the Lord
–I Love You, Lord
HYMNS:
– I love to Tell the Story – Vs. 1,2,3,4 Opening
– There Are Some Things I May Not Know (Yes, God Is Real) – Vs.1,2,3 Preparation
–Open My eyes that I may see Vs. 1,2,3 Response
– All Hail the Power of Jesus Name – Vs. 1,2,6-Closing
–Threefold Amen Benediction
– Hold To G-d’s Unchanging Hand Refrain x2 ONLY Postlude
Sunday, May 14, 2023 (Mother’s Day)
(DRESS: White top, Black bottom, Red Accent)
Theme: Having a heart that honors those to whom honor is due.
BIBLE VERSES: Exodus 20:1-12, Matthew 15:1-11
PRAISE & WORSHIP:
Because of Who You Are
Our G-d Is An Awesome G-d
HYMNS:
Jesus is All The World To Me – Vs. Opening
Guide My Feet– Vs. 1,2,3,4- Preparation
Give Me a Clean Heart –Response
My Help Cometh From The Lord – Featuring Ms. Kay Boyd – Closing
Let The Church Say Amen – Postlude
Sunday, May 7, 2023
PRAISE & WORSHIP:
My Tribute
Shout to the Lord – Complete – (Pay attention, this is the Full Version)
HYMNS:
My hope is built – Vs. 1,2,3 – Opening
I Want To Be Ready – Vs. 1,2,3 – Preparation
A Mighty Fortress is Our G-d – Vs. 1,3,4– Response
When we all get to heaven Vs. 1,2,4 – Closing
People need the Lord – Vs. 1- Postlude
Sunday, April 30, 2023
Theme: Vision for The 21st Century Church.
BIBLE VERSES: Continue in Habakkuk…
PRAISE & WORSHIP:
HYMNS:
– The Church’s One Foundation – Vs. 1,2,5 Opening
– Here I Am, Lord – Vs. 1,2,3 Preparation
– Have Thine Own Way – Vs. 1,2,3,4 Response
– We Are The Church Vs. 1,2 Closing
– Halle, Halle Hallelujah Refrain x2 Postlude
Sunday, April 23, 2023
PRAISE & WORSHIP:
Every Praise
The Lord is Blessing Me Right Now
HYMNS:
–Leaning on the everlasting arms Vs. 1,2,3 – Opening
–Open my eyes that I may see Vs. 1,2,3 Preparation
–I am Thine, O Lord Vs. 1,2,3 – Response
–Blessed Quietness Vs. Closing
– Shalom To You – (x2) Chorus only – Postlude (Possibly Benedeiction)
Sunday, April 16, 2023
Theme G
BIBLE VERSES:
Scriptures – Habakkuk 2:1-4
Hebrews 11:1-7
PRAISE & WORSHIP:
We Bring The Sacrifice of Praise
I Will Bless Thee, O Lord
HYMNS:
–Victory In Jesus– Vs. 1,2,3 – Opening
–Be thou my vision– Preparation
–My faith looks up to thee – Vs. 1,2,3– Response
– Blessed assurance – Vs. 1,2,3,4 Closing
– We’ve come this far by faith ( chorus only) – Chorus only – Postlude
Sunday, Mar 26th Service
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God Knows our heart, we cannot fool Him
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OPENING HYMN
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Rock of Ages Cleft For Me
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UMH
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361
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HYMN of PREPARATION
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Change My Heart O G-d
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ZSS
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178
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HYMN of RESPONSE
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Must Jesus Bear the Cross Alone
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424
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CLOSING HYMN
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Hold to G-d's Unchanging Hand
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G-d Be With You Till We meet Again
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Lord, I Lift Your Name on High
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Jesus, Name Above all Names
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Palm Sunday, Apr 2nd Service
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Mountain top and valley experiences are to teach not break us
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Romans 5:1-11
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The Palms
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All Hail the Power of Jesus Name
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Jesus, Keep Me Near The Cross
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HYMN of RESPONSE
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Hosanna, Loud Hosanna
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CLOSING HYMN
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O Sacred Head How wounded
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286
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POSTLUDE
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Soon and Very Soon
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The King Is Coming
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He Is Exalted - With accents
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All Hail King Jesus
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Resurrection Sunday, Apr 9th Service
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The resurrection – good news for all - Jesus is no respecter of persons- All are invited and welcome
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Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24
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Christ the Lord is risen today Vs. 1,2,3,4
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302
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OPENING HYMN
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Up From the Grave Vs. 1,2,3
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UMH
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322
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He Lives Vs. 1,2,3
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310
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PASTOR’S SELECTION
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More Precious Than Silver
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2065
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Yahweh, Jesus is Coming (featuring Kay Boyd) |
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We are Standing on Holy Ground
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For Maundy Thursday, April 6, 2023 (at 1st UMC of Mt. Vernon)
6pm REHEARSAL: w/Tamoya (Music Director).
7pm SERVICE.
These are the hymns you will be singing.
- Jesu Jesu (UMH 432)
- In remembrance of me (TFWS 2254)
- To mock Your reign (UMH 285) – a Capella
- When I survey the wondrous cross (UMH 298)- a Capella
Good Friday, April 7, 2023 Music Materials Pdf
Sunday, April 16, 2023
Theme: Vision and seeing G-d’s Direction for our lives
BIBLE VERSES: Habakkuk2:1-4
PRAISE & WORSHIP:
This is The Day
Sanctuary
HYMNS:
– This is a Day of New Beginnings (Vs 1,3,4) – Opening
– We will glorify the King of Kings (Vs 1,2,3,4) Preparation
– Great is the Lord (Vs 1,2,3) Response
– Seek Ye First (Vs 1,2) Closing
– Be Thou My Vision (Vs. 1 only) – Postlude
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Sunday, March 19, 2023
Theme: Words Matter.
BIBLE VERSES:
Proverbs 18:15-21
James 3 1-12
PRAISE & WORSHIP:
Every Praise – Hezekiah Walker– (NRUMC 7 )
I give myself away– William McDowell (NRUMC )
– O For a Thousand Tongues Vs. 1,2,5 (UMH 57) – Opening
– Wonderful Words of Life Vs. 1,2,3 (UMH 600)– Preparation
– I am Thine O Lord Vs. 1,2,3 – Response – (UMH 419)
– The Summons Vs. 1,2,3 (TFWS 2130) Closing
– Precious Name (Take The Name of Jesus With You) Vs. 1,2,3 (UMH 536) – Postlude
Sunday, March 12, 2023
March 12, 2023 Hymns
PRAISE & WORSHIP (On Piano)
We Have Come Into This House (AAH 174) (x2)
1 We have come into His house and gathered in His name to worship Him.(x2) We have come into His house and gathered in His name to worship Christ the Lord. Worship Him, Christ the Lord.
2 Let’s forget about ourselves and magnify His name and worship Him. (x2) Let’s forget about ourselves and magnify His name and worship Christ the Lord. Worship Him, Christ the Lord.
3 Let us lift up holy hands and magnify His name and worship Him. (x2) Let us lift up holy hands and magnify His name and worship Christ the Lord. Worship Him, Christ the Lord. Worship Him, Christ the Lord.
Here I am To Worship (ZSS)
1 Light of the world You stepped down into darkness. Opened my eyes, let me see. Beauty that made this heart adore You; Hope of a life spent with You
REFRAIN:
Here I am to worship. Here I am to bow down. Here I am to say that You’re my God. You’re altogether lovely, Altogether worthy. Altogether wonderful to me
2 King of all days; Oh, so highly exalted. Glorious in heaven above. Humbly You came to the earth You created. All for love’s sake became poor [REFRAIN]
Well, I’ll never know how much it cost To see my sin upon that cross(x4) [REFRAIN] (x2)
HYMNS
OPENING: Tell me the Stories of Jesus (Vs 1,2,3)– UMH 277 (On Pipe Organ)
1 Tell me the stories of Jesus, I love to hear, things I would ask him to tell me if he were here: scenes by the wayside, tails see, stories of Jesus, tell them to me.
2 First, let me hear how the children stood around his knee, and I shall fancy his blessing resting on me; words, full of kindness, deeds, full of grace, all in the Lovelight of Jesus’ face.
3 Into the city, I’d follow the children’s band, waving a branch of the palm tree high in my hand; one of his Harold’s, yes, I would sing, loudest hosanna’s, “Jesus is king!“
PREPARATION: Rejoice you pure in heart (Vs 1,2,5) – UMH 160 (On Pipe Organ)
1 Rejoice, O pure in heart, rejoice, give thanks, and sing; your festal banner wave on high, the cross of Christ your King.
Refrain: Rejoice, rejoice, rejoice, give thanks, and sing!
2 Bright youth and snow-crowned age, both men and women, raise on high your free, exulting song, declare God’s wondrous praise. [Refrain]
5 Praise God, who reigns on high, the Lord whom we adore: the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, one God forevermore. [Refrain]
RESPONSE: Jesus, Keep Me Near The Cross (Vs 1,2,3) – UMH 301 (On Pipe Organ)
1 Jesus, keep me near the Cross; there, a precious fountain, free to all, a healing stream, flows from Calvary’s mountain.
REFRAIN:
In the cross, in the cross, be my glory, ever, till my ruptured soul shall find rest beyond the river.
2 Near the cross, a trembling soul, love and mercy found me; they are the bright and morning star sheds its beams around me. REFRAIN
3 Near the cross! O Lamb of God, bring its scenes before me; help me walk from day to day with its shadow o’er me. REFRAIN
CLOSING: Jesus, Light of The World (Vs 1,2,3) – UMH 277 (On Hammond Organ)
1 Hark! the herald angels sing. Jesus, the light of the world. Glory to the newborn King, Jesus, the light of the world.
Refrain: We’ll walk in the light, beautiful light. Come where the dewdrops of mercy shine bright. Oh, shine all around us by day and by night. Jesus, the light of the world.
2 Joyful, all you nations, rise. Jesus, the light of the world. Join the triumph of the skies. Jesus, the light of the world. [Refrain]
3 Christ, by highest heav’n adored. Jesus, the light of the world. Christ, the everlasting Lord, Jesus, the light of the world. [Refrain]
POSTLUDE: This Little light of mine Vs 1,2,3 (UMH 585)(On Hammond Organ)
1 This little light of mine I’m gonna let it shine; (x3), Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.
2 Ev’rywhere I go, I’m gonna let it shine (x3), Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.
3 Jesus gave it to me, I’m gonna let it shine (x3), Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine (x3)
Sunday, March 5, 2023
Theme: Be merciful unto others, because G-d says the merciful are blessed and He is our example.
BIBLE VERSES:
Psalm 6:1-10 & Matthew 5:7-10
PRAISE & WORSHIP:
Praise Him– (ZSS 35)
–O, How I Love Jesus Vs. 1,2,3 (UMH 170) Opening
– Your Grace and Mercy – Preparation (Kay Boyd Solo on Verses)
–I Need Thee Every Hour – Response (UMH 397)
– Guide My Feet – Vs.1,2,3,4 (ZSS 141) Closing
– Something Beautiful (UMH 394) Postlude
HONORING WOMEN MONTH
Sunday, February 26, 2023
Theme: Thirsty for God
BIBLE VERSES:
Matthew 5:1-6 & Nehemiah 9:1-8
PRAISE & WORSHIP:
Open Our Eyes – (TFWS 2086)
You who are thirsty (TFWS 2132)
– O, Worship The King Vs. 1,2,5 (UMH 519) Opening
– Lift Every Voice Vs. 1,2 Black National Anthem
–Thy Word is a Lamp Preparation (UMH 601)
–Lord, I want to Be a Christian in My Heart (UMH 402) Response
–Standing on the Promises of God – Vs.1,4,5 (UMH 374) Closing
– Lift Every Voice Vs. 3 (UMH 519) Postlude
BLACK HISTORY MONTH:
Oh Freedom
This Little Light of Mine & America
I Too Sing America – Langston Hughes–NRUMC 2023
Sunday, February 19, 2023
Christina Blay– Guest Preacher
BIBLE VERSES:
OT Exodus 24: 12-18
NT 2 Peter 1:16-21 (and summarize the gospel Matthew 17:1-9)
PRAISE & WORSHIP:
Ever time I Feel The Spirit – (SOZ 121)
Awesome
HYMNS:
– Fairest Lord Jesus-Vs.1,2,3 (UMH 189) Opening
– Majesty (UMH 176) Preparation
–Immortal, InvisibleVs1-3(UMH 103) Response
– How Great Thou Art (UMH 77) Closing
–Threefold Amen – Postlude
BLACK HISTORY MONTH:
TBA NRUMC 2023
Sunday, February 12, 2023
(Heart Health Sunday – United Methodist Women of Faith) – Guest Preacher
BIBLE VERSES:
OT TBA
NT TBA
THEME: TBA
PRAISE & WORSHIP:
What a Mighty G-d We Serve – What/Jesus/What (ZSS 13)
Change my Heart O G-d–X2 (ZSS 178)
HYMNS:
– G-d Of Grace and G-d of Glory -Vs.1,2,3 (UMH 577) Opening
– Create in Me A Pure Heart – Donnie McClurkin Preparation
– Love Lifted Me – Vs. 1,2,3 (SOZ 71) Response
– Spirit Song (UMH 347) Closing.
–Threefold Amen Postlude
Sunday, February 5, 2023
Bible Verses:
OT Genesis 9:8-17
NT Luke 22:20;Ephesians 2:11-13, Hebrews 9:15
THEME: Covenant Renewal/ Renewing our Commitment to G-d
PRAISE & WORSHIP:
Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus– (UMH 349)
I Love You Lord, Today (ZSS 39)
HYMNS:
– If It Had Not Been For The Lord On My Side–Opening
– Great Is Thy Faithfulness– Preparation
– Lead Me, Guide Me Response
– I’m Gonna Live So G-d Can Use Me (TFWS 2153) Vs. 1,2,3,4- Closing
–He is Lord (UMH 177)- (V.1) Postlude
Sunday, January 29, 2023
Bible Verses: Corinthians 1:18-31 & Jeremiah 9:23-25
THEME: G-d’s wisdom and salvation
PRAISE & WORSHIP:
HYMNS:
Trust & Obey Vs, 1,2,3 – Opening
How Firm a Foundation, Vs. 1,2,3 – Preparation
My Faith Looks Up To Thee Vs.1,2,3 – Response
Amazing Grace, My Chains are Gone – Closing
Let The Church Say Amen – Postlude
Sunday, January 22, 2023
PRAISE & WORSHIP
OPENING HYMN
Take My Life and Let it be
HYMN OF PREPARATION
The Summons (TFWS 2130)
HYMN of RESPONSE
Yes, Lord, Yes (to your will and to your way)
CLOSING HYMN
When we all get to Heaven
POSTLUDE
Let The Church Say Amen
Sunday, January 15, 2023
PRAISE & WORSHIP
Standing On The Promises (UMH 374)
I Love You, Lord, Today (ZSS 39)
OPENING HYMN
Lord, Be Glorified (TFWS 2150)
SERMONIC SELECTION
Lamb of G-d (Kay Boyd)
Response to the Word (Post Sermonic)
Spirit, Spirit of Gentleness (TFWS 2120)
CLOSING HYMN
Since Jesus Came Into My Heart (TFWS 2140)
postlude
Oh, How He Loves You and Me ( TFWS 2108)
Sunday, January 8, 2023 Service
PRAISE & WORSHIP
Standing On The Promises (UMH 374)
I Will Bless Thee, O Lord (ZSS 19)
OPENING HYMN
“Majesty” (UMH 176)
SERMONIC SELECTION
“What a Friend We Have in Jesus” (UMH 526)
Response to the Word (Post Sermonic)
“Just a Closer Walk With Thee” vs.1,2,3 (TFWS 2158)
CLOSING HYMN
“Hold to G-d’s Unchanging Hand” vs.1,2,3,4 (ZZS 154)
postlude
Sunday, Month X, 2023 (Format)
THEME: Theme
Bible Verses:
NT
OT