Please join us each Sunday at 11:00 am for Morning Services
Second Sunday
Sunday, August 2nd, 2026
Liturgist: Joshua Raj
Pastor: Rev. David W. Mantz
Music Director: Michael Petruzzi
*Congregation standing as they are able
Liturgist Greeting and Announcements
Adult Diaper Drive – The need for adult incontinence items keeps rising as our population continues to age. This Summer, each of our Valley Parish churches will collect the items needed, such as pads and disposable underwear. All items will go to our community’s diaper bank. This collection will go through September 30th.
When Pastor is away – Nothing changes when Pastor is away or on vacation. Any pastoral needs should be communicated to him via email: dwmantz@gmail.com, or if urgent, by phone at 845-546-4837
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
Sunday, August 23rd, 11 a.m. – Church Picnic at Hop Brook Lake
Bible Study – Will resume in the Fall 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
9 because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.- Romans 10:9
*Call to Worship (Together in Unison)
As we come to worship today, we are bold to seek miracles. We pray for the revelation of truths that might otherwise remain hidden. We pray for the forgiveness of sins that might otherwise remain unconfessed. We pray for the unleashing of personal power that might otherwise remain untapped.
*Opening Hymn
Hymn #391 “Oh Happy Day”
Verse 1
O happy day that fixed my choice
On Thee my Saviour and my God
Well may this glowing heart rejoice
And tell its raptures all abroad
Chorus
Happy day Happy day
When Jesus washed my sins away
He taught me how to watch and pray
And live rejoicing every day
Happy day Happy day
When Jesus washed my sins away
Verse 2
O happy bond that seals my vows
To Him who merits all my love
Let cheerful anthems fill His house
While to that sacred shrine I move
Chorus
Happy day Happy day
When Jesus washed my sins away
He taught me how to watch and pray
And live rejoicing every day
Happy day Happy day
When Jesus washed my sins away
Verse 3
It’s done the great transaction’s done
I am my Lord’s and He is mine
He drew me and I followed on
Charmed to confess the voice divine
Chorus
Happy day Happy day
When Jesus washed my sins away
He taught me how to watch and pray
And live rejoicing every day
Happy day Happy day
When Jesus washed my sins away
Verse 4
Now rest my long divided heart
Fixed on this blissful centre rest
Here I have found a nobler part
Here heavenly pleasures fill my breast
Chorus
Happy day Happy day
When Jesus washed my sins away
He taught me how to watch and pray
And live rejoicing every day
Happy day Happy day
When Jesus washed my sins away
Verse 5
High heaven that heard the solemn vow
That vow renewed shall daily hear
Till in life’s latest hour I bow
And bless in death a bond so dear
Chorus
Happy day Happy day
When Jesus washed my sins away
He taught me how to watch and pray
And live rejoicing every day
Happy day Happy day
When Jesus washed my sins away
CCLI Song # 2647793
Prayer of Confession (Read In Unison)
All too often we are like Peter, who, seeing the wind and the waves, was overcome with fear. We are intimidated by those who challenge our faith. We are worried about the health of our bodies. We are worried about our financial welfare. We are worried about what the future holds for our nation and our world. We sometimes question your providential care. Forgive us, we pray and lift us up to a new level of confidence and faith.
A time of silent individual confessional prayer.
Words of Assurance
I was sinking deep in sin far from the peaceful shore, very deeply stained within, sinking to rise no more. But the master of the sea heard my despairing cry; from the waters lifted me, now safe am I. When nothing else could help, love lifted me.
Psalm 105:1-11 (Read Responsively)
UM Hymnal # 828
1 O give thanks to the LORD, call on God’s name,
make known God’s deeds among the peoples!
2 Sing to the Lord, sing praises!
Tell of all God’s wonderful works!
3 Glory in God’s holy name;
let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice!
4 Seek the LORD and his strength;
seek the Lord’s presence continually!
5 Remember the wonderful works God has done,
the miracles, and the judgments he uttered,
6 O offspring of God’s servant Abraham,
children of Jacob, God’s chosen ones.
7 The LORD our God;
whose judgments are in all the earth.
8 The LORD is mindful of his everlasting covenant,
of the word commanded for a thousand generations,
9 the covenant that made with Abraham,
his promise sworn to Isaac,
10 and confirmed to Jacob as a statute,
to Israel as an everlasting covenant, saying,
11 “To you I will give the land of Canaan
as your portion for an inheritance.”
Lay Speaker Charley Marenghi’s Greeting
Testimony Time, Prayers, Joys & Concerns
Hymn of Preparation
Hymn # 389 “Freely, Freely”
Verse 1
God forgave my sin in Jesus’ name
I’ve been born again in Jesus’ name
And in Jesus’ name I come to you
To share His love as He told me to
Chorus
He said freely freely
You have received
Freely freely give
Go in My name
And because you believe
Others will know that I live
Verse 2
All power is given in Jesus’ name
In earth and heaven in Jesus’ name
And in Jesus’ name I come to you
To share His power as He told me to
Chorus
He said freely freely
You have received
Freely freely give
Go in My name
And because you believe
Others will know that I live
CCLI Song # 13209
Message Text – Romans 10:5-15
5 For Moses writes about the righteousness that is based on the law, that the person who does the commandments shall live by them.
6 But the righteousness based on faith says, “Do not say in your heart, ‘Who will ascend into heaven?’” (that is, to bring Christ down)
7 “or ‘Who will descend into the abyss?’” (that is, to bring Christ up from the dead).
8 But what does it say? “The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart” (that is, the word of faith that we proclaim);
9 because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.
10 For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved.
11 For the Scripture says, “Everyone who believes in him will not be put to shame.”
12 For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; for the same Lord is Lord of all, bestowing his riches on all who call on him.
13 For “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”
14 How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching?
15 And how are they to preach unless they are sent? As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news!”
The Message by Lay Speaker Charley Marenghi – “Confess, Believe, Be Saved”
Tithes And Offering
Offering Prayer
*Doxology
Hymn #94 “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow”
Chorus
Praise God from Whom all blessings flow
Praise God all creatures here below
Alleluia alleluia
Praise God the source of all our gifts
Praise Christ Whose power uplifts
Praise the Spirit Holy Spirit
Alleluia alleluia alleluia
CCLI Song # 5100718
* Closing Hymn
Hymn #395 “Take Time to be Holy”
Verse 1
Take time to be holy, speak oft with thy Lord;
Abide in Him always, and feed on His Word.
Make friends of God’s children, help those who are weak,
Forgetting in nothing His blessing to seek.
Verse 2
Take time to be holy, the world rushes on;
Spend much time in secret, with Jesus alone.
By looking to Jesus, like Him thou shalt be;
Thy friends in thy conduct His likeness shall see.
Verse 3
Take time to be holy, let Him be thy Guide;
And run not before Him, whatever betide.
In joy or in sorrow, still follow the Lord,
And, looking to Jesus, still trust in His Word.
Verse 4
Take time to be holy, be calm in thy soul,
Each thought and each motive beneath His control.
Thus led by His Spirit to fountains of love,
Thou soon shalt be fitted for service above.
CCLI Song # 93748
* Benediction
Go into the world with joy, for God’s Spirit lives within you. Go into the world with confidence, for you belong to God. Go into the world with a sense of purpose, for you have a high calling.
*Postlude
Hymn #672 “God Be With You Till We Meet Again”
Verse 1
God be with you till we meet again
By His counsels guide uphold you
With His sheep securely fold you
God be with you till we meet again
Chorus
Till we meet till we meet
Till we meet at Jesus’ feet
Till we meet till we meet
God be with you till we meet again
CCLI Song # 252747
Connect With Us
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