Welcome to Our Church!
Learning to live our lives, God’s Way!
Please join us each Sunday at 10:15 am for Morning Services
Easter Sunday
Sunday March 31st, 2023
Liturgist: Jim Louey
Pastor: Rev. David W. Mantz
Music Director: Michael Petruzzi
*Congregation standing as they are able
Processional Hymn
Hymn #159 “Lift High the Cross”
Chorus
Lift high the cross the love of Christ proclaim
Till all the world adore His sacred name
Verse 1
Come Christian follow this triumphant sign
The hosts of God in unity combine
Chorus
Lift high the cross the love of Christ proclaim
Till all the world adore His sacred name
Verse 2
Each newborn servant of the Crucified
Bears on the brow the seal of Christ who died
Chorus
Lift high the cross the love of Christ proclaim
Till all the world adore His sacred name
Verse 3
O Lord once lifted on the glorious tree
As Thou hast promised draw the world to thee
Chorus
Lift high the cross the love of Christ proclaim
Till all the world adore His sacred name
Verse 4
So shall our song of triumph ever be
Praise to the Crucified for victory
Chorus
Lift high the cross the love of Christ proclaim
Till all the world adore His sacred name
CCLI Song # 5169
Liturgist Greeting and Announcements
Easter Plants – If You purchased Easter Flowers Don’t forget to pick them up Sunday after service. Thank You!!!
Bible Study—The next Session is Wednesday, April 3rd, at 7 p.m. via Zoom! We are studying Randy Frazee’s “Believe” – 30 essential beliefs and practices every Christian needs to know and understand. The study is video-based and does not have homework. To participate, give the Pastor your email so that it can be added to the weekly notification list.
Giving Statements—Please note that the church will no longer send quarterly giving statements. Instead, only one annual statement will be sent after the end of the year.
Ion Bank Community Awards—A big Thank you to everyone who nominated us this year! The church was rewarded $900.
The Ecumenical Food Bank — needs instant oatmeal, catsup, apple juice, pork and beans, canned fruit, Jello, pudding, instant coffee, both regular and decaf, sugar, and canned meats.
Future Dates for Your Calendar
Wednesday, April 3rd, 7 p.m. – Weekly Bible Study
Saturday, May 4th – Women’s Retreat with Pastor Lisa flyers and sign-up sheets are in the narthex. If you have any questions, please see Kim Dilts. Free Event
Intercessory Prayer – Monday at 6:00 p.m.
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Adult Bible Study – Wednesday, April3rd at 7 p.m. via Zoom
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*Call To Worship (Together in Unison)
We thank you, Father, that this is not only a new day, but also a special day of worship and rest, a day set aside by your commandment many hundreds of years ago when your people were wandering in the dessert. And we thank you for the new meaning given to this day by the resurrection of your Son, Jesus Christ, from the dead. So we now observe it not only as a day of rest and worship, but also as a day of celebration of new life.
*Opening Hymn
Hymn #302 “Christ the Lord Is Risen Today”
Verse 1
Christ the Lord is risen today Alleluia
Earth and Heaven in chorus say Alleluia
Raise your joys and triumphs high Alleluia
Sing ye Heavens and earth reply Alleluia
Verse 2
Love’s redeeming work is done Alleluia
Fought the fight the battle won Alleluia
Death in vain forbids Him rise Alleluia
Christ has opened paradise Alleluia
Verse 3
Lives again our Glorious King Alleluia
Where O death is now thy sting Alleluia
Once He died our souls to save Alleluia
Where’s thy victory boasting grave Alleluia
Verse 4
Soar we now where Christ has led Alleluia
Following our exalted Head Alleluia
Made like Him like Him we rise Alleluia
Ours the cross the grave the skies Alleluia
Verse 5
Hail the Lord of earth and heaven, Alleluia!
Praise to thee by both be given, Alleluia!
Thee we greet triumphant now, Alleluia!
Hail the Resurrection, thou, Alleluia!
Verse 6
King of glory, soul of bliss, Alleluia!
Everlasting life is this, Alleluia!
Thee to know, thy power to prove, Alleluia!
Thus to sing, and thus to love, Alleluia!
CCLI Song # 4882752
You May Be Seated
Prayer of Confession: (Together in unison)
We come today as wounded seeking healing, we come as sinners seeking pardon, we come as wanderers seeking direction we come as weaklings seeking strength, we come as children seeking love, we come as the disheartened seeking encouragement.
A time of silent individual confessional prayer
Words of Assurance
There is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.
Psalm 118:14-29
UM Hymnal #839
14 The LORD is my strength and my power;
the Lord has become my salvation.
15 There are joyous songs of victory
in the tents of the righteous:
“The right hand of the LORD does valiantly;
16 the right hand of the LORD is exalted;
the right hand of the LORD does valiantly!”
17 I shall not die, but I shall live,
and recount the deeds of the LORD.
18 The LORD has chastened me sorely,
but has not given me over to death.
19 Open to me the gates of righteousness,
that I may enter through them
and give thanks to the LORD.
20 This is the gate of the LORD;
the righteous shall enter through it.
21 I thank you that you have answered me
and have become my salvation.
22 The stone which the builders rejected
has become the cornerstone.
23 This is the Lord’s doing;
it is marvelous in our eyes.
24 This is the day which the LORD has made;
let us rejoice and be glad in it.
25 Save us, we beseech you, O LORD!
O LORD, we beseech you, give us success!
26 Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the LORD.
We bless you from the house of the LORD.
27 The LORD is God,
who has given us light.
Lead the festal procession with branches,
up to the horns of the altar!
28 You are my God, and I will give thanks to you;
you are my God, I will extol you.
29 O give thanks to the LORD, who is good,
for God’s steadfast love endures forever!
Youth Choir Anthem
Pastor’s Greeting
Testimony Time- Joys, Prayers & Concerns
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. Amen.
*Hymn of Preparation
Hymn #308 “Thine Be The Glory”
Verse 1
Thine be the glory
Risen conquering Son
Endless is the victory
Thou o’er death hast won
Angels in bright raiment
Rolled the stone away
Kept the folded grave clothes
Where Thy body lay
Chorus
Thine be the glory
Risen conquering Son
Endless is the victory
Thou o’er death hast won
Verse 2
Lo Jesus meets us
Risen from the tomb
Lovingly He greets us
Scatters fear and gloom
Let the church with gladness
Hymns of triumph sing
For her Lord now liveth
Death hath lost its sting
Chorus
Thine be the glory
Risen conquering Son
Endless is the victory
Thou o’er death hast won
Verse 3
No more we doubt Thee
Glorious Prince of life
Life is naught without Thee
Aid us in our strife
Make us more than conquerors
Through Thy deathless love
Lead us in Thy triumph
To Thy home above
Chorus
Thine be the glory
Risen conquering Son
Endless is the victory
Thou o’er death hast won
CCLI Song # 2758163
*Message Text
Mark 16:1-6
1 When the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices, so that they might go and anoint him.
2 And very early on the first day of the week, when the sun had risen, they went to the tomb.
3 And they were saying to one another, “Who will roll away the stone for us from the entrance of the tomb?” 4 And looking up, they saw that the stone had been rolled back—it was very large.
5 And entering the tomb, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, dressed in a white robe, and they were alarmed.
6 And he said to them, “Do not be alarmed. You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has risen; he is not here. See the place where they laid him.
The Message “Christ the Victor”
Tithes And Offering
Offering Prayer
*Doxology
Hymn #95
Praise God from Whom all blessings flow
Praise Him all creatures here below
Praise Him above ye Heavenly host
Praise Father Son and Holy Ghost
CCLI Song # 7134391
*Closing Hymn
Hymn #322 “Up from the Grave He Arose”
Verse 1
Low in the grave He lay
Jesus my Savior
Waiting the coming day
Jesus my Lord
Chorus
Up from the grave He arose
With a mighty triumph o’er His foes
He arose a Victor from the dark domain
And He lives forever with His saints to reign
He arose He arose
Hallelujah Christ arose
Verse 2
Vainly they watch His bed
Jesus my Savior
Vainly they seal the dead
Jesus my Lord
Chorus
Up from the grave He arose
With a mighty triumph o’er His foes
He arose a Victor from the dark domain
And He lives forever with His saints to reign
He arose He arose
Hallelujah Christ arose
Verse 3
Death cannot keep its Prey
Jesus my Savior
He tore the bars away
Jesus my Lord
Chorus
Up from the grave He arose
With a mighty triumph o’er His foes
He arose a Victor from the dark domain
And He lives forever with His saints to reign
He arose He arose
Hallelujah Christ arose
CCLI Song # 4669353
*Benediction
As Jesus said to the twelve disciples after his resurrection, he says also to us: “Peace be with you.
As the Father has sent me, so I send you.”
Please Remember in Prayer
Prayers For Healing and Mercies
- Steven Cronn is going for surgery on Monday, 3 /11.
- Elma’s Mom- pray for guidance.
- Katherine has pancreatic cancer.
- Donald passed away unexpectedly this week prayers for family and travel mercies to Puerto Rico.
- Chuck’s son-in-law’s mother, Marion Friedland, passed away; the funeral is this coming Thursday.
- Dorothy’s brother George Morton, who is home from the hospital, is doing better and asking for continual prayer.
- Caroline is suffering from sciatica, back pain, and joint pain.
- Abby and Maddy continual healing for breathing.
- Christal’s friend Shay’s high-risk pregnancy.
- Gary’s grandmother.
- Leslie From Waterbury UMC passed away funeral on Tuesday, 3/12.
- Special Protection for all of us: keep us safe, keep us strong, and may the Lord use us.
- Woodbury UMC.
- Herb Miller
- George Morton, Nick, Lexi, Jeff and Barbara Hunt
- Matti Sr. blood test went well he got negative report continual prayers.
- Pastor Ken
- Dan Smith’s heart issue.
- Debbie’s Sister.
- New Family Clay, Nicole & Blake.
- Gary, Britney and babies.
- Emil to be healed of tuberculosis, jaundice and any other health issues.
- Caroline’s mom and dad said that God would give them strength daily and take care of all their needs.
- Josh Raj PSAT’s transition to college.
- Jennifer needs a hysterectomy due to health issues, needs healing from cancer.
- Pastor’s sister Chris & Dennis Job search.
- Gary’s co-worker Phil, who lost his dad so suddenly to cancer, he was laid to rest on Friday 2/9.
- Gary’s Dad Frank found spot on bladder he has had a biopsy now going in for surgery on 2/27.
- Sevie’s son Terrance is going in for surgery, and prayers for the entire Pearson family that they will come to know Jesus Christ.
- Caroline’s niece Hazel Thompson is looking for a job in the UK.
- Chuck cracked rib to be healed from a fall.
- Chuck’s granddaughter Racheal to pass her Vet exam with no anxiety.
- John Hope – Ross Job search.
- Gary’s sister Amanda looking for housing and peace of mind.
- Dorothy’s son Nicolas, Future Father-in-law, that the doctors will find out what is wrong with him.
- For our leaders and upcoming election 2024.
- DJ Ouellette for recovery from injuries suffered in an accident and successful medical procedures to help him with his recovery. Prayers for strength for his family.
- Walter awaiting heart surgery date and a successful procedure.
- Jenner’s co-worker Lavonne has cancer.
- Chuck’s former pastor’s wife, Janet, suffers from health issues and is bedridden.
- Jeanette’s relative, Linda M, is suffering from drug addiction.
- OK Sun’s 90-year-old mom went home to be with the lord two weeks ago.
- All who stand in the need of prayer that we do not know by name.
- Sevie & Family Blessings for Kia’lah Born 10/29/23 6 lbs. & 5 oz to parents of Taiwan & Kyra.
- Court cases for Terrence, Todd, Taiwan Todd, and Victor Jackson that God will give favor.
- Kairos Prison Ministry at York Women’s Prison in Niantic.
- Susan Michael’s brother’s mother-in-law is going for rotator cuff surgery.
- Mary Hope-Ross (Victory) – Sister Billie is completely cancer-free, doing well and getting out and about. Another sister, Laurie, was diagnosed with stage 1 cancer, and she’s gone through with her treatment now, waiting to see if the cancer is completely gone.
- The unsaved that they will come to know Christ.
- Permanent Revival all over the world.
- Jenner’s friend Debbie has a brain tumor and lung cancer.
- Chuck’s granddaughter, Rachael, needs prayer.
- Our Home Bound: Dale Sweet, Lois Jordon, Linda Dozier, Cliff Young, Janet, and Steve Cronin
- Steve’s wife, Janet is in Masonic Hospital in Wallingford. She has Alzheimer’s disease.
- Chuck and his nephew Ken with heart issues Ken’s surgery went well on 6/19. Ken is home and doing well recovering.
- Dorothy’s cousin’s granddaughter RaeMichel has conversion disorder.
- Mike Cook, an unknown health issue doctor’s trying to find the problem.
- Dorothy’s husband, Mark, has Digestion issues.
- Sandra Beyerle – breast cancer
- Elma’s friend’s sister Cathy, suffering from lupus.
- Jenner’s Boss Sue with health issues
- Continual prayer for Dawn Mudry
- Chuck’s niece with lymphoma
- Sadia – tumor
- Marilyn – fall & dementia
- Britney’s friend Tina has cancer
- John Kearney – continual prayer
- Charlotte accident
- Richie for anxiety
- Jenny brain surgery
- Dorothy’s Niece Gabby with digestive issues
- Julianna has health issues. She’s now in need of a Trac tube.
- Jessie – Stroke
- Gary’s brother Richard has slipped disk and Crohn’s; he got shot in the back and is still in recovery.
- Continue prayer for Sissy’s platelet Levels to stay stable
- Gary T anxiety
- Ok Sun son and court, walking, going for spinal surgery on 2/23. She’s doing well home recovering, and back to church on Sunday, 4/30.
- Warren Smith for acute Leukemia
- Jeff Crocker and family – he is fighting cancer
- Jan Mizeski – prostate cancer
- New Tribes Missionary Rich Agnew Mexico Fall
Our Church
- Church leaders, our Youth, Sunday School, Bible Study
- Our Valley Parish for all our Pastor’s and all our Churches
Our World
- Turkey & Syria earthquake and loss of Life over 35,000 +
- World peace; direction of our nation; immigration crisis: USA leaders
- Mayor Hess and Council; the economy
- Bishop Bickerton, DS Dr. Alpher Sylvester
- Missionaries
- Parents and children; teachers and students
- Veterans, firemen, policemen and others who serve.
- Addiction struggles; mental health issues
- Other community churches and members
- Covid 19 Virus, Cold & Flu Season,
- Flooding in the Mid-West and Pakistan
- The unsaved; missionaries
- Ukraine/Russia solution – safety of innocent people
- Methodist Church – unity in the midst of division
- Haitian people Afghan people, India people, Taiwan people
- Footsteps (TresDias)
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.
Contact Information
Pastor: Rev David W Mantz
Email: dwmantz@gmail.com
Urgent – 845-546-4837 Personal Cell Phone
Pastor’s Office Hours: by appointment
Naugatuck UMC
208 Meadow Street, Naugatuck, CT 06770
Church Office:203-729-4236, Office hours: Monday, 12:30 till 1:30 and Wednesday 12:30 till 2:30 p.m.
Church Email:numcc@gmail.com