Please join us each Sunday at 10:15 am for Morning Services
Fourth Sunday
Sunday February 23rd, 2025
Liturgist: Charlie Marenghi
Pastor: Rev. David W. Mantz
Music Director: Michael Petruzzi
*Congregation standing as they are able
Liturgist Greeting and Announcements
Help us Earn Grant Money! The Ion Bank Foundation Community Awards Program gives away up to $100,000 to local non-profit organizations, with each Ion Bank customer eligible to vote for their favorite non-profit organization. Voting begins Feb 1st for the 16th Annual Community Awards Program, so please help us earn grant money! We will receive a $25 donation from the Ion Bank Foundation for every vote we receive! Every vote counts! If you are an Ion Bank customer, please visit https://cap.ionbank.com/CAP/Vote.aspx?ID=126 to vote until March 1st.
February Mission Project—We are collecting funds for the UMCOR relief of the California Fires. If you wish to contribute, make checks out to the church and write “Calif Fires” in the memo.
The Ecumenical Food Bank – Needs year-round instant oatmeal, ketchup, apple juice, pork and beans, canned fruit, pudding, instant coffee, both regular and decaf, sugar, and canned meat.
Lenten Plans – Our Valley Parish, which consists of eight churches, is partnering for several services this Lenten season. Ansonia will host Ash Wednesday, Seymour will host Mandy Thursday, and Good Friday will be in Naugatuck. All services will be at 7 p.m.
Soup Supper – The parish will host three Soup n Bread Suppers for Lent. Naugatuck will host Wed Mar 19th and we will need several volunteers to make Soup. After Supper, we’ll show the new Christian Movie – The Forge. On Wed Mar 26th, Seymour will host followed by a Healing Service, and on April 9th, Ansonia will host. Each event will begin at 6:30pm.
Future Dates for Your Calendar
Sunday, February 23rd, after service, Annual Meeting, Year-end Reports
Wednesday, March 5th, 7pm – Valley Parish Ash Wednesday Service at Ansonia UMC
Saturday, March 8th, 6 pm – St Patrick’s Dinner at Seymour UMC $14 adults
Sunday, March 9th, 1st Sunday of Lent and Clocks Spring Forward
Thursday, Mar 13th, 7 pm – Church Council via Zoom
Wednesday, March 19th, 6:30 pm – Soup Supper / Movie at Naugatuck UMC
Bible Study – Wednesdays February 19th, at 7 p.m. via Zoom.
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Intercessory Prayer – Monday at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom.
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Memory Verse-Proverbs 25:28
A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls.
Call to Worship (Read In Unison)
Come aside for a while to the house of the Lord, to the holiness of God’s presence, to the instruction of God’s word, to the wonder of God’s love.
Opening Hymn
Hymn #172 “My Jesus, I Love Thee”
Verse 1
My Jesus I love Thee I know Thou art mine
For Thee all the follies of sin I resign
My gracious Redeemer my Savior art Thou
If ever I loved Thee my Jesus ’tis now
Verse 2
I love Thee because Thou hast first loved me
And purchased my pardon on Calvary’s tree
I love Thee for wearing the thorns on Thy brow
If ever I loved Thee my Jesus ’tis now
Verse 3
In mansions of glory and endless delight
I’ll ever adore Thee in heaven so bright
I’ll sing with the glittering crown on my brow
If ever I loved Thee my Jesus ’tis now
CCLI Song # 27817
Prayer of Confession (together in unison)
Lord, we come to you in worshipful humility. We come to you because we know we could never save ourselves. We come with the knowledge that we are what we are only by your grace. We come experiencing forgiveness only through your mercy. We come knowing that we are weak in ourselves and that we daily need your power and your presence.
A time of silent individual confessional prayer
Words of Assurance
The God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, support, strengthen, and establish you.
Psalms 27 (Read responsively)
UM Hymnal #758
1 The Lord is my light and my salvation;
whom shall I fear?
The Lord is the stronghold of my life;
of whom shall I be afraid?
2 When evildoers assail me,
to devour my flesh
my adversaries and foes
shall stumble and fall.
3 Though a host encamp against me,
my heart shall not fear;
though war rise up against me,
yet I will be confident.
4 One thing I asked of the Lord,
that will I seek after:
that I may dwell in the house of the Lord
all the days of my life,
to behold the beauty of the Lord,
and to inquire in the Lord’s temple.
5 The Lord will hide me in his shelter
in the day of trouble,
will conceal me under the cover of his tent,
and will set me high upon a rock.
6 And now my head shall be lifted up
above my enemies all round about me;
and I will offer sacrifices in the Lord’s tent
with shouts of joy;
I will sing and make melody to the Lord.
7 Hear, O Lord, when I cry aloud,
be gracious to me and answer me!
8 “Come,” my heart said, “seek the Lord’s face!”
Your face, Lord, I seek.
9 Hide not your face from me.
Turn not your servant away in anger,
for you have been my help.
10 Cast me not off, forsake me not,
O God of my salvation!
If my father and mother forsake me,
the Lord will take me up.
11 Teach me your way, O Lord;
and lead me on a level path
because of my enemies.
12 Give me not up to the will of my adversaries;
for false witnesses have risen against me,
and they breathe out violence.
13 I believe that I shall see the goodness of the Lord
in the land of the living!
14 Wait for the Lord;
be strong, and let your heart take courage.
Wait for the Lord!
Pastor’s Greeting / Youth Message
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 #128 “He Leadeth Me”
Verse 1
He leadeth me O blessed thought
O words with heavenly comfort fraught
Whate’er I do where’er I be
Still ’tis God’s hand that leadeth me
Chorus
He leadeth me He leadeth me
By His own hand He leadeth me
His faithful follower I would be
For by His hand He leadeth me
Verse 2
Sometimes ‘mid scenes of deepest gloom
Sometimes where Eden’s bowers bloom
By water’s still o’er troubled sea
Still ’tis God’s hand that leadeth me
Chorus
He leadeth me He leadeth me
By His own hand He leadeth me
His faithful follower I would be
For by His hand He leadeth me
Verse 3
Lord I would place myy hand in thine
Nor ever murmur nor repine
Content whatever lot I see
Since ’tis my God that leadeth me
Chorus
He leadeth me He leadeth me
By His own hand He leadeth me
His faithful follower I would be
For by His hand He leadeth me
Verse 4
And when my task on earth is done
When by Thy grace the victory’s won
E’en death’s cold waves I would not flee
Since God through Jordan leadeth me
Chorus
He leadeth me He leadeth me
By His own hand He leadeth me
His faithful follower I would be
For by His hand He leadeth me
CCLI Song #2272711
*Message Text
Proverbs 25:28
A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls.
The Message “Like Christ in Self-Control”
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 #117 “O God our Help in Ages Past”
Verse 1
O God our help in ages past
Our hope for years to come
Our shelter from the stormy blast
And our eternal home
Verse 2
Under the shadow of Thy throne
Still may we dwelt secure
Sufficient is Thine arm alone
And our defense is sure
Verse 3
Before the hills in order stood
Or earth received her frame
From everlasting Thou art God
To endless years the same
Verse 4
A thousand ages in Thy sight
Are like an evening gone
Short as the watch that ends the night
Before the rising sun
Verse 5
Time like an ever rolling stream
Bears all who breaths away
They fly forgotten as a dream
Dies at the opening day
Verse 6
O God our help in ages past
Our hope for years to come
Be Thou our guard while life shall last
And our eternal home
CCLI Song #43152
*Benediction
As you leave this house of worship, do not forget what you have sung here, and prayed here, and learned here, and given here, and promised here, so that the significance of this hour may extend into the next week and well beyond.
*Postlude
FWS #2162 “Grace Alone” Vs 1
Verse 1
Every promise we can make
Every prayer and step of faith
Every difference we can make
Is only by His grace
Every mountain we will climb
Every ray of hope we shine
Every blessing left behind
Is only by His grace
Chorus
Grace alone
Which God supplies
Strength unknown
He will provide
Christ in us
Our cornerstone
We will go forth in grace alone
Please Remember in Prayer
Prayers For Healing and Mercies
- Congrats to Myla for coming in 3rd place with her swimming & diving team.
- Rowena’s newborn baby.
- Travel mercies for Sam going to India during the week of Feb. 11th-28th
- Family of Lisa White, she passed away
- Wayne passed his test and is permitted to become a truck driver. He has other certifications that has to get started.
- Amy’s Aunt Jane has leukemia and prayers for direction for her friend.
- Austin’s swimming team.
- Emily was in a car accident, and she is okay. Her car was totaled, taking care of getting rid of the damaged car and a new car is in process.
- Continued prayers for Melissa for a speedy recovery and the loss of their doggy.
- Jenner’s neighbor Mike is in hospital with organ failures, and friend Mark is having back surgery.
- Family of Sofia she passed away.
- Lee Ka’s Family: his wife Joan passed away her service on 1/13
- Lauren’s co-worker Amanda for positivity and joy in her and her children’s lives
- Congrats to Steven, who fulfilled all his requirements and received his associate’s degree in criminal justice! Kudos!
- Mike’s co-worker Sue is battling cancer and fell and broke her leg; she will be out of work for 3 months.
- Elma’s dear friends in CA Battling the wildfires.
- Mary’s sister Laurie, who fell and broke her arm, has to wear a sling, and she also has relatives in CA battling wildfires.
- Rob’s friend Bonnie’s Family, Bonnie passed away from cancer.
- Rob’s co-worker Laurie who is battling cancer.
- Beverly Carrington’s family relative in hospice.
- Sissy’s brother William Henderson he has a lot of health issues going on.
- Steve Cronin and Family for loss of his wife Janet on 12/16.
- Caroline’s Victory: her organ results all came back good, and she is healed.
- Natalie’s daughter Pamela recovery from surgery and after an allergic reaction to medication.
- Bro Chuck dealing with several health issues
- Margie Paul’s healing she fell down a flight of stairs and broke several bones.
- Aiden McCullouch is 17 years old. His parents are waiting to hear from their doctor if he’s going to be diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and if he has other issues.
- Izzy Mantz is moving to Texas for a safe transition.
- Cliff Young, in the nursing home, had a fall.
- Sis Natalie’s sister-in-law 94 battling cancer and Lowa has heart condition.
- Sis Dorothy’s nephew George dealing with brain issues pray they can find out what’s wrong.
- We pray for all those who are standing in the need of prayer.
- Dorothy’s husband, Mark, has Digestion issues.
- Katherine has pancreatic cancer, she is cancer free continual prayers.
- Jeff and Barbara Hunt
- Jennifer needs a hysterectomy due to health issues, needs healing from cancer.
- The unsaved that they will come to know Christ.
- Permanent Revival all over the world.
- Our Home Bound: Dale Sweet, Lois Jordon, Linda Dozier, Cliff Young, Janet, and Steve Cronin, Natalie Clark
- Continual prayer for Dawn Mudry’s breathing issues
- Sadia – tumor
- Marilyn – fall & dementia
- 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, needs surgery and help financially..
- Warren Smith for acute Leukemia
- Jeff Crocker and family – he is fighting cancer
- Jan Mizeski – prostate cancer
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
Church Email:numcc@gmail.com