Welcome to Our Church!
Learning to live our lives, God’s Way!

Please join us each Sunday at 10:15 am for Morning Services

First Sunday / Communion Sunday

Sunday April 28th, 2024
Liturgist
: Charley Marenghil
Pastor: Rev. David W. Mantz
Music Director: Michael Petruzzi

*Congregation standing as they are able

Liturgist Greeting and Announcements

Pastor Away – Pastor Dave and Family will be away on Trans – Atlantic cruise from Thursday, April 25th to Friday, May 10th. During this time, they will be offline for almost all communication. If there is a pastoral emergency while he is away, Pastor Lisa Bosworth (203)736-3925) and Pastor Jane Kim (201)724-3879 will be on call.

Spring Clean-up—Will be this Saturday, April 27th, at 9 a.m.

Springfield, MA Prayer & Worship Event – Rise Up New England is sponsoring a large worship gathering at the Mass Mutual Center on Saturday, June 22nd at 8 p.m. featuring Evangelist Dr. Michael Youssef. See Gary Inzitari to join up!

The Ecumenical Food Bank — needs instant oatmeal, Ketchup, apple juice, pork and beans, canned fruit, Jello, pudding, instant coffee, both regular and decaf, sugar, and canned meats.

Future Dates for Your Calendar
Thursday, April 18th, 7 p.m. – Valley Parish Council Meeting
Saturday, April 20th, 9 a.m.– Church Spring Clean-up Workday
Wednesday, April 24th, 7 p.m. – Weekly Bible Study
Thursday, May 2nd – National Day of Prayer
Saturday, May 4th, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Women’s Retreat with Pastor Lisa, Seymour UMC

Intercessory Prayer – Monday at 6:00 p.m.
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Adult Bible Study – No Bible Study
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Memory Verse

8 I have set the LORD always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken.- Psalm 16:8

*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 #374 “Standing on the Promises”

Verse 1
Standing on the promises of Christ my King
Through eternal ages let His praises ring
Glory in the highest I will shout and sing
Standing on the promises of God

Chorus
Standing standing
Standing on the promises of God my Savior
Standing standing
I’m standing on the promises of God

Verse 2
Standing on the promises that cannot fail
When the howling storms of doubt and fear assail
By the living Word of God I shall prevail
Standing on the promises of God

Chorus
Standing standing
Standing on the promises of God my Savior
Standing standing
I’m standing on the promises of God

Verse 3
Standing on the promises of Christ the Lord
Bound to Him eternally by love’s strong cord
Overcoming daily with the Spirit’s Sword
Standing on the promises of God

Chorus
Standing standing
Standing on the promises of God my Savior
Standing standing
I’m standing on the promises of God

Verse 4
Standing on the promises I cannot fall
Listening every moment to the Spirit’s call
Resting in my Savior as my All in All
Standing on the promises of God

Chorus
Standing standing
Standing on the promises of God my Savior
Standing standing
I’m standing on the promises of God

CCLI Song # 31803

You May Be Seated

Prayer of Confession: (Together In Unison)

We acknowledge, holy God, that we have fallen short of your expectation 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 16:5-11 (Read responsively)

Page #748 UM Hymnal

5 The LORD is my chosen portion and my cup;
you hold my lot.
6 The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places;
I have a glorious heritage.

7 I bless the LORD who gives me counsel;
even at night my heart instructs me.
8 I have set the LORD always before me;
the LORD is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.

9 Therefore my heart is glad, and my soul rejoices;
my body also dwells secure.
10 For you do not give me up to Sheol,
or let your godly one see the Pit.

11 You show me the path of life.
In your presence there is fullness of joy;
in your right hand are pleasures forevermore.

Pastor’s Greeting/Ruth Youth Message

Testimony Time – Joys, Prayers and 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 #377 “It Is Well with My Soul”

Verse 1
When peace like a river
Attendeth my way
When sorrows like sea billows roll
Whatever my lot
Thou hast taught me to say
It is well
It is well with my soul

Chorus
It is well with my soul
It is well
It is well with my soul

Verse 2
Though Satan should buffet
Though’ trials should come
Let this blest assurance control
That Christ hath regarded
My helpless estate
And hath shed His own blood
For my soul

Chorus
It is well with my soul
It is well
It is well with my soul

Verse 3
My sin O the bliss
Of this glorious thought
My sin not in part but the whole
Is nailed to the cross
And I bear it no more
Praise the Lord
Praise the Lord O my soul

Chorus
It is well with my soul
It is well
It is well with my soul

Verse 4
And Lord, haste the day
When the faith shall be sight
The clouds be rolled back as a scroll
The trump shall resound
And the Lord shall descend
Even so it is well
With my soul

Chorus
It is well with my soul
It is well
It is well with my soul

CCLI Song # 25376

Choir Anthem – “In Christ Alone”

*Message Text – Acts 16:23-34

23 And when they had inflicted many blows upon them, they threw them into prison, ordering the jailer to keep them safely.
24 Having received this order, he put them into the inner prison and fastened their feet in the stocks.
25 About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them,
26 and suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken. And immediately all the doors were opened, and everyone’s bonds were unfastened.
27 When the jailer woke and saw that the prison doors were open, he drew his sword and was about to kill himself, supposing that the prisoners had escaped.
28 But Paul cried with a loud voice, “Do not harm yourself, for we are all here.”
29 And the jailer called for lights and rushed in, and trembling with fear he fell down before Paul and Silas.
30 Then he brought them out and said, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?”
31 And they said, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you (L)and your household.”
32 And they spoke the word of the Lord to him and to all who were in his house.
33 And he took them the same hour of the night and washed their wounds; and he was baptized at once, he and all his family.
34 Then he brought them up into his house and set food before them. And he rejoiced along with his entire household that he had believed in God.

The Message Lay Speaker Ruth Lilback – “Praise in the Mess”

Tithes And Offering

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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 #369 “Blessed assurance”

Verse 1
Blessed assurance Jesus is mine
O what a foretaste of glory divine
Heir of salvation purchase of God
Born of His Spirit washed in His blood

Chorus
This is my story this is my song
Praising my Savior all the day long
This is my story this is my song
Praising my Savior all the day long

Verse 2
Perfect submission perfect delight
Visions of rapture now burst on my sight
Angels descending bring from above
Echoes of mercy whispers of love

Chorus
This is my story this is my song
Praising my Savior all the day long
This is my story this is my song
Praising my Savior all the day long

Verse 3
Perfect submission all is at rest
I in my Savior am happy and blest
Watching and waiting looking above
Filled with His goodness lost in His love

Chorus
This is my story this is my song
Praising my Savior all the day long
This is my story this is my song
Praising my Savior all the day long

CCLI Song # 22324

*Benediction

Let us hold fast to the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who has promised is faithful.

*Postlude

FWS #2262 “Grace Alone”

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 Pastor and family.
  • Charley’s mom, Barbara 92 years old, very independent now on oxygen pray for new normal.
  • Continual Prayers for Chuck.
  • Franks significant other Laura free from breast cancer.
  • Travel Mercies for Ok Sun’s friend Uniy she Left going to China hoping for her return.
  • Dorothy’s husband, Mark, has Digestion issues.
  • Steven Cronn had skin cancer surgery on Monday, 3/11, and he is recovering well.
  • Continual Prayers for Elma’s Mom- prayer for guidance.
  • Katherine has pancreatic cancer.
  • Donald passed away unexpectedly this week prayers for family and travel mercies to Puerto Rico.
  • 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’s continual healing for breathing.
  • Christal’s friend Shay’s high-risk pregnancy.
  • Gary’s grandmother.
  • Leslie From Waterbury UMC passed away, and the funeral was 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.
  • 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.
  • 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:numcct@gmail.com