Please join us each Sunday at 11:00 am for Morning Services
Second Sunday
Sunday, April 26th, 2026
Liturgist: Charley Marenghi
Pastor: Rev. David W. Mantz
Music Director: Michael Petruzzi
*Congregation standing as they are able
Liturgist Greeting and Announcements
Coffee Hour – We need folk to sign-up to bring food for Coffee Hour. Please consider doing so a week every few month!
Food Share at the Salem School – On every other Wednesday from 12 – 1 p.m.
The Ecumenical Food Bank requires a consistent supply of instant oatmeal, ketchup, apple juice, pork and beans, canned fruit or fruit cups, and canned meat.
Future Dates for Your Calendar
Saturday, May 2nd, 9 a.m. – Men’s Breakfast
Saturday, May 9th, 9 a.m. – Trustee’s Spring Clean-up Day
Thursday, May 21st, 7 p.m. – Church Council Meeting via Zoom
Bible Study – Wednesday, April 29th at 7p.m., via Zoom, please contact the pastor for the Zoom link
Intercessory Prayer – Monday at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom. Please contact the pastor for the Zoom Link.
Memory Verse – Genesis 1:1
“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.”
*Call to Worship (Together in Unison)
God invites those who are despairing to come and find hope. God invites those who are complacent to be energized by God’s Spirit. God invites those who are happy to be grateful for God’s goodness.
*Opening Hymn
Hymn #314 “In The Garden”
Verse 1
I come to the garden alone
While the dew is still on the roses
And the voice I hear falling on my ear
The Son of God discloses
Chorus
And He walks with me
And He talks with me
And He tells me I am His own
And the joy we share as we tarry there
None other has ever known
Verse 2
He speaks and the sound of His voice
Is so sweet the birds hush their singing
And the melody that He gave to me
Within my heart is ringing
Chorus
And He walks with me
And He talks with me
And He tells me I am His own
And the joy we share as we tarry there
None other has ever known
Verse 3
I’d stay in the garden with Him
Though’ the night around me be falling
But He bids me go thru’ the voice of woe
His voice to me is calling
Chorus
And He walks with me
And He talks with me
And He tells me I am His own
And the joy we share as we tarry there
None other has ever known
CCLI Song # 62858
You May Be Seated
Prayer of Confession (Together In Unison)
We confess, gentle We acknowledge, holy God, that we have fallen short of your expectations for us. We have done those things that we knew were wrong. We have failed to do those things that we knew were right. Pardon us, we pray, and help us not only to reject the bad but also to embrace the good, all in the name of the risen Lord.
A time of silent individual confessional prayer
Words of Assurance
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By his great mercy he has given us a new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you.
Psalm 17:1-7,15 (Read Responsively)
UM Hymnal # 749
1 Hear a just cause, O LORD; attend to my cry!
Give ear to my prayer from lips free of deceit!
2 From you let my vindication come!
Let your eyes see the right!
3 If you try my heart, if you visit me by night,
if you test me, you will find no wickedness in me;
my mouth does not transgress.
4 Concerning what others do:
I have avoided the ways of the violent
by following your word.
5 My steps have held fast to your paths,
my feet have not slipped.
6 I call upon you, for you will answer me, O God;
incline your ear to me, hear my words.
7 Wondrously show your steadfast love,
O savior of those who seek refuge
from their adversaries at your right hand.
15 As for me, I shall behold your face in righteousness;
when I awake I shall be satisfied, beholding your
presence.
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 #327 “Crown Him With Many Crowns”
Verse 1
Crown Him with many crowns
The Lamb upon His throne
Hark how the heavenly anthem drowns
All music but its own
Awake my soul and sing
Of Him who died for thee
And hail Him as thy matchless King
Through all eternity
Verse 2
Crown Him the Lord of life
Who triumphed o’er the grave
And rose victorious in the strife
For those He came to save
His glories now we sing
Who died and rose on high
Who died eternal life to bring
And lives that death may die
Verse 3
Crown Him the Lord of peace
Whose power a sceptre sways
From pole to pole
That wars may cease
And all be prayer and praise
His reign shall know no end
And round His pierced feet
Fair flowers of paradise extend
Their fragrance ever sweet
Verse 4
Crown Him the Lord of love
Behold His hands and side
Those wounds yet visible above
In beauty glorified
All hail, redeemer hail
For thou hast died for me
Thy praise and glory shall not fail
Throughout eternity
CCLI Song # 23938
*Message Text
Psalm 19:1-4
1 The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork.
2 Day to day pours out speech, and night to night reveals knowledge.
3 There is no speech, nor are there words, whose voice is not heard.
4 Their voice goes out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. In them he has set a tent for the sun,
The Message – “Are Faith & Science Compatible?”
Tithes And Offering
Offering Prayer
*Doxology
Hymn #94 “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow”
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 #370 “Victory In Jesus”
Verse 1
I heard an old old story
How a Savior came from glory
How He gave His life on Calvary
To save a wretch like me
I heard about His groaning
Of His precious blood’s atoning
Then I repented of my sins
And won the victory
Chorus
O victory in Jesus
My Savior forever
He sought me and bought me
With His redeeming blood
He loved me ere I knew Him
And all my love is due Him
He plunged me to victory
Beneath the cleansing flood
Verse 2
I heard about His healing
Of His cleansing power revealing
How He made the lame to walk again
And caused the blind to see
And then I cried dear Jesus
Come and heal my broken spirit
And somehow Jesus came and brought
To me the victory
Chorus
O victory in Jesus
My Savior forever
He sought me and bought me
With His redeeming blood
He loved me ere I knew Him
And all my love is due Him
He plunged me to victory
Beneath the cleansing flood
Verse 3
I heard about a mansion
He has built for me in glory
And I heard about the streets of gold
Beyond the crystal sea
About the angels singing
And the old redemption story
And some sweet day I’ll sing up there
The song of victory
Chorus
O victory in Jesus
My Savior forever
He sought me and bought me
With His redeeming blood
He loved me ere I knew Him
And all my love is due Him
He plunged me to victory
Beneath the cleansing flood
CCLI Song # 1259
* Benediction
Whenever we have an opportunity, let us work for the good of all and especially for those of the family of faith… May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.
*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
CCLI Song # 2335524
Please Remember in Prayer
Prayers For Healing and Mercies
- Travel mercies for Caroline leaving to go home to India on April 29th
- Sissy’s cousin Karen she has cancer going for surgery on April 28th
- Sissy’s brother, who had a stroke.
- Esther asking prayers for Edie her cancer has returned
- Travel Mercies for Pastor and family on vacation.
- Travels mercies for Matti Jr. and Ruth.
- Christal’s friend Amanda for the loss of her grandfather.
- Peace in our world.
- Bill’s sister Ann is going for Heart surgery on Tuesday, April 14th.
- Families of the six service members who died in the crash.
- Lauren’s friend Christine is battling breast cancer and going in for surgery on Thursday, the 19th.
- Dawn is doing well; continual prayers are needed.
- Ethel’s daughter, who had pneumonia, is now doing better.
- Lexi gave Birth to a healthy baby boy on Tuesday, March 10th, 5 lbs. 14 oz! congratulations!
- Charley’s Daughter Stephanie, who is in Europe
- Michael’s friend, her friend E, was in a bus accident.
- Denise ‘s family friend Jenny’s father is battling colon cancer.
- The Solomon family for the loss of Elma’s mother and for travel mercies.
- Wendy is doing better. Continue to keep her in your prayers.
- The Litkey family for the loss of their loved one
- Michael’s friend Julia, her sister Natalie, found a mass on her breast, and Michael’s friend Dillian needs to sell his house and find an apartment
- Ethel’s brother, Oliver, finished his chemo and is doing well.
- Al’s sister Sally had knee surgery to pray for a speedy recovery.
- Kurt’s Bro Hal is going for kidney surgery and a pacemaker.
- Wendy’s mom, Hazel, is dealing with health issues.
- The Akinsanya family
- Christopher’s friend Steven, who is battling cancer, prays for the family.
- Wayne is now working; he finished training and delivers fuel on his own.
- Linda Dozier had knee surgery; she is recovering now.
- Pastor’s Brother-in-law Earl had a stroke.
- Special Protection, Lord, to bind any evil spirit that tries to get in the way of your people.
- Caroline’s dad’s recovery after surgery, mom, sister and the entire family.
- Esther Gaddis has a spinal tumor, going through radiation.
- William Braychack, who has cancer.
- Jenner’s co-worker Lavonne has cancer.
- 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.
- Sandra Beyerle – breast cancer
- Jenner’s Boss Sue with health issues
- Continual prayer for Dawn Mudry’s breathing issues.
- Sadia – tumor.
- Marilyn – fall & dementia.
- John Kearney – continual prayer.
- Charlotte accident
- Richie for anxiety.
- Jenny’s brain surgery
- Jessie – Stroke.
- Gary T’s anxiety.
- Ok Sun son and court.
- 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 Home Bound: Lois Jordon, Linda Dozier, Cliff Young, Steve Cronin, Dale Sweet.
Our Church
- Church leaders, our Youth, Sunday School, Bible Study
- Our Valley Parish for all our Pastor’s and all our Churches
- Bishop Bickerton, DS Heather Sinclair
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
- The unsaved, 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,
- 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