Bulletin May 3, 2020 Good Shepherd Sunday

Naomi Makemie Presbyterian Church Onancock, VA

Francis Makemie Presbyterian Church Accomac, VA

Katie Klawitter Organist         Rev Monica Gould pastor

May 3, 2020 4^th Sunday of Easter Good Shepherd

Prelude

Welcome May you experience the love of our good Shepherd, Jesus, and share it with others throughout the week.

Choral Opening: Be still, for the presence of the Lord, the Holy One, is here. Come bow before him now, with reverence and fear. In him no sin is found; we stand on holy ground. Be still for the presence of the Lord, the Holy One is here.

Be still for the power of the Lord is moving in this place. He comes to cleanse and heal, to minister his grace. No work to hard for him; in faith receive from him. Be still for the power of the Lord is moving in this place.

Call to worship: Our Good Shepherd calls us into the safekeeping of the fold. We will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. We will lift our arms in praise. We will worship God’s holy name!

Opening Prayer: Dearest Lord. Be Thou a bright flame before us. Be Thou a guiding star above us. Be Thou a smooth path beneath us. Be Thou a kindly shepherd behind us. Today and evermore. Amen~ excerpted and altered from a longer prayer by St. Columba. 

Opening Hymn #138 Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty

Young Disciples

 Call to confession God is here. Let us confess our sufferings, our losses, our pain, our sins. Join me, as we pray together, saying,

Prayer of Confession

Lord, we are really feeling the pressure of being locked inside the gates of our home. We are ready to break through and get beyond the barriers set upon us. We are tired, lonely, and frustrated. We are running out of resources, out of energy, out of patience. Forgive us God. Remind us there is no gate to hold us, but yours to set us free. Release us from all that pens us in. Refresh us by the power of your presence. In Jesus name. Amen.

Words of Assurance: Friends, believe the good news of the gospel, in Jesus Christ we are forgiven. Amen!

Gloria Patri #579 Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be; world without end, amen. Amen.

Affirmation of Faith  Apostle’s Creed

I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. And in Jesus Christ his only son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost, the holy catholic church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.

Readings: Psalm 23; John 10:1-11

Sermon: Jesus is Our Gate.

Anthem                 How Can I Keep From Singing

Announcements We thank you for worshiping with us. We appreciate your support. Please send offerings to us in the mail. For Naomi Makemie P.O. Box 397 23417 For Francis Makemie P.O. Box 680 Accomac 23301

Prayers of the People & The 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 debts as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen

Closing Hymn #356 Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing

Benediction

Postlude

 

Hospice de Beaune

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Prelude 

Welcome The heavens declare the glory of God. The firmament proclaims God’s handiwork. Welcome to the broadcast of worship for Naomi Makemie and Francis Makemie Presbyterian Churches located in Onancock and Accomac Virgnia. I’m Monica Gould pastor here to serve the Lord and you, God’s people. Let’s open our hearts and minds and let us worship God!

Call to worship:

Our voices join in praise with all creation; with the sea that roars, the trees that clap their hands, and the birds that sing in joy, let us worship God, let us pray,

Opening Prayer

Lord, we enter your presence today more aware of you and your wonderful world than ever before. We treasure the life you have given us. We are more aware of every breath we take. We are more aware of every flower on our walk. Digging in the dirt we have reconnected with the gift of creation that You gave us. Help us today to see these wonders as signs of your love and mercy as we celebrate your good earth today, in Jesus name. Amen.

Opening Hymn #455 All Creatures of Our God and King v. 1,2,4

Young Disciples Ecclesiastes 3:1-7 Presentation of the Seed (in memory of Jack Humphreys) 

 Call to confession

We are fully present on this Sunday rejoicing that the sun has come out and we can shelter in place in our gardens and yards. We can go to church sitting on our porch basking in grand weather. We can virtually have it both ways-worship God in nature and in virtual church. How grand! Yet, we’re still unsettled, not wanting it to stay this way. God hears our cries of disappointment. God sees our aching souls. God knows our loneliness. God knows our heartbreak. God is here. Let us confess our sufferings, our losses, our pain, our sins. Join me, as we pray together, saying,

Prayer of Confession

Lord, we are back to blaming and hating and hurting. We clearly don’t know how to live with each other. We are digging in our own gardens and creating new life with our energy to plant new seeds of beauty. And in the same breath of energy are throwing and lashing out insults to everyone around us. We are dying every day and yet that doesn’t seem to help us to draw together. Instead we are screaming about our rights. We are scaring each other with falsehoods. No wonder you hang your head in shame of us. We have still not learned to seek you and to serve you. Show us again. Plant your Spirit in us again. Bring to blossom your mercy in us that we might turn away from evil and follow you and only you. Refresh us, rain on us. In Jesus name. Amen.

Words of Assurance

Jesus has offered us all water so we will never thirst again. Let our souls be drenched in the goodness of his grace. It is for us, for you, for me.  Friends, believe the good news of the gospel, in Jesus Christ we are forgiven. Amen!

Gloria Patri #579 Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be; world without end, amen. Amen.

Affirmation of Faith  Apostle’s Creed

I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. And in Jesus Christ his only son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost, the holy catholic church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.

Readings: Psalm 91; Revelation 22:1-5

Sermon: The Earth Breathed

Hymn #473 For the Beauty of the Earth v. 1,3,4

Announcements We thank you for worshiping with us. We appreciate your support. Please send offerings to us in the mail. For Naomi Makemie P.O. Box 397 23417 For Francis Makemie P.O. Box 680 Accomac 23301

Prayers of the People & The Lord’s Prayer

Almighty God, in giving us dominion over things on earth, you made us coworkers in your creation. Give us wisdom and reverence to use the resources of nature, so that no one may suffer from our abuse of them and that generations yet to come may continue to praise you for your bounty;

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 debts as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen

Closing Hymn #293 This is My Father’s World!

Postlude 

Liturgy written by Rev. Monica Gould

Hymns from the Old Blue Presbyterian Hymnal

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March 29, 2020 NMPC & FMPC 5^th Sunday in Lent  Worship via Facebook Live

Prelude

We gather in God’s name! Keep pressing on toward the goal: the heavenly call of God in Jesus Christ!

Welcome to the broadcast of worship for Naomi Makemie and Francis Makemie Presbyterian Churches located in Onancock and Accomac Virgnia. I’m Monica Gould pastor here to serve the Lord and you, God’s people. Let’s open our hearts, and let us worship God!

Choral Opening   Wisdom of God

Call to worship  

Leader: We look to a TV. We look to a phone. We look to equipment we never thought would bring us an opportunity of worship and praise. And yet, here we are today once again, and for weeks to come, discovering the power of God’s presence beyond the walls of this sanctuary. A sanctuary is there in your living room. A sanctuary is there in your kitchen. As we gather without seeing you, we love you. Without touching you, we embrace. Without knowing what lies ahead, we believe. Let us pray;

Opening Prayer

Lord, we are fully in your presence. We believe the truth. Yes, even though we are not together, the power of your Spirit unites us across every hill, and every valley, every river and every ocean of the world. We trust your promise that as we worship you today we are all connected. We are here with you in this powerful place of worship. Thanks be to God for the wonder of the Word, the joy of music and the miracle of presence. We offer to you our worship now and forever. Amen!

Opening Hymn #2206 Without Seeing You v.1,3,4

Young disciples

Call to confession

Another week of life only connected by computer screens. God hears our cries of frustration. God knows our troubled thoughts. God sees our broken hearts. God recognizes our emptiness. We are not alone. God is here. God is with us Let us confess our sufferings, our losses, our pain, and our sins. Join me, as we pray together, saying,

Prayer of confession

Lord, we come to you today with our aching hearts and bodies. We have run a marathon. And looking forward all we see are hurdles and more miles than we have ever run in our life. How long O Lord, how Long?  How many more meetings by computer? How many more phone calls until we are face to face? We don’t understand being apart. We don’t understand the pain we have when the ones we love so much are gone. How can you show us your love when we cannot see you? It makes us not believe. Yet, you come to us with a strong voice. You call the stones of despair to roll away. You open up our dying faith and bring us back to life. Help us to believe. Forgive our unbelief. Remind us again and again of the joy of life with you. In Jesus name. Amen.

Words of Assurance

Jesus did a remarkable thing. He raised Lazarus from the dead. He gave him life. And all around believed. There is abundance in Christ. There is enough love and life for all.  Friends, believe the good news of the gospel, in Jesus Christ we are forgiven. Amen!

Gloria Patri Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be; world without end, amen. Amen.

Affirmation of Faith  Apostle’s Creed

I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. And in Jesus Christ his only son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost, the holy catholic church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.

Readings: Psalm 130 Cantor & Choir

John 11

Sermon: Its Not a Dream

Choral Anthem               Hosea

Announcements We thank you for worshiping with us. We appreciate your support. Please send offerings to us in the mail. For Naomi Makemie P.O. Box 397 23417 For Francis Makemie P.O. Box 680 Accomac 23301

Call to Prayer  #535RH   Hear Our Prayer O God

Prayer of the People & the 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 debts as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen

Closing Hymn  #338 RH  He Leadeth Me: O Blessed Thought

Benediction

May the God of hope fill you with all joy in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit and the blessing of God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit remain with you always. Amen.

Prayers and confessions written by Monica Gould

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March 22, 2020 NMPC & FMPC 4^th Sunday in Lent  Worship via Facebook Live

Prelude

Welcome to the broadcast of worship for Naomi Makemie and Francis Makemie Presbyterian Churches

Choral Opening   Wisdom of God

Call to worship  

Leader: We are a people born out of darkness and brought into wonderful light. We are not present with one another, but we are present with the Lord our God. We will worship and we will praise God through this day and everyday. Let us pray;

Opening Prayer

Lord, we come into your presence again today from armchairs and couches, from computer screens and phones. You are calling us together from the four corners of the earth. There is no wall to hold you. There is no barrier to stop you. There you are Lord beside us to guide us. Among us to hold us. Within us to sustain us. We offer to you our worship now and forever. Amen!

Opening Hymn #2025 As the Deer

Painting by Marshall Ryon

Young disciples-Peek a Boo

Call to confession

Another week and we still see everything empty. We see our world shrinking around us. God sees our despair. God sees our tears. God sees our anxious hearts. God sees our wringing hands. We forget that God is in the troubled times as well as the times of plenty. God is here. God is with us Let us confess our sufferings, our losses, our pain, and our sins. Join me, as we pray together, saying,

Prayer of confession

Lord, we are all alone again this week. It’s harder now. We can’t see the end of this isolation. We can’t see our way through this pandemic. We are lost in our own despair. We have narrow vision. We are only looking out for ourselves and hoarding all the goods. Forgive our selfishness. Help us to see the needs of others. Take away our blindness. Take away our sins. Open our eyes! Let us see Jesus. Amen.

Words of Assurance

Jesus did a remarkable thing. He opened the eyes of a blind man. He gave him sight. And the Light of the world shone upon him. And the light of Christ shone from him and many believed. Friends, believe the good news of the gospel, in Jesus Christ we are forgiven. Amen!

Gloria Patri Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be; world without end, amen. Amen.

Affirmation of Faith  Apostle’s Creed

I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. And in Jesus Christ his only son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost, the holy catholic church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.

Readings: Psalm 42:1-11; John 9 Dramatic Reading Jody, Rhudy, Ron

Sermon: What We Believe is True or the Blame Game

Choral Anthem               Make Me a Channel of Your Peace

Announcements We thank you for worshiping with us. We appreciate your support. Please send offerings to us in the mail. For Naomi Makemie P.O. Box 397 23417 For Francis Makemie P.O. Box 680 Accomac 23301

Call to Prayer  #535RH     Hear Our Prayer O God

Prayer of the People & the 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 debts as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen

Closing Hymn #339           Be Thou My Vision

Benediction

May the God of hope fill you with all joy in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit and the blessing of God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit remain with you always. Amen.

Prayers, and openings written by Monica Gould

Bulletin Revised for COVID19 suspension of in-person worship

Bulletin Revised for COVID19 suspension of in-person worship

March 15, 2020 NMPC 3^rd Sunday in Lent

Worship via Facebook Live

Prelude

Welcome

Choral Opening Be still, for the presence of the Lord, the Holy One, is here. Come bow before him now, with reverence and fear. In him no sin is found; we stand on holy ground. Be still for the presence of the Lord, the Holy One is here.

Be still for the power of the Lord is moving in this place. He comes to cleanse and heal, to minister his grace. No work to hard for him; in faith receive from him. Be still for the power of the Lord is moving in this place.

Call to worship

Leader: There is one body and one Spirit. We have been called to the one hope of our calling, the one Lord, one faith and one baptism, one God and father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in all. Let us worship God, Let us pray;

Opening Prayer

Lord we come to you today from a virtual space. Some are present from armchairs at home tuned in to a computer to worship with us in real time. Others, O Lord are resting, sleeping, keeping time in blessed slumber. Help us as we worship you today to be reminded of the life you have called us to lead. A life in which you have called us all together as the body of Christ. A life in which you insisted we live out with all humility, and gentleness, with patience, bearing one another in love, making every effort to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bonds of peace. Yes, Lord we worship you now and forever. Gather us in in your name from all the ends of the earth. Amen!

Opening Hymn #2128 Come and Find a Quiet Center (Beach Spring tune)

Young disciples-Bottled water (John Stevens)

Call to confession

We comb the aisles of the grocery store and see everything empty. We get angry. We get worried. We curse. We get anxious. We forget that God is there on the empty shelves looking out at us. God is there. Let us confess our sufferings, our losses, our pain, and our sins. Join me, as we pray together, saying,

Prayer of confession

Lord, we feel so locked up. We feel we are stuck at the bottom of the well. We are angry at those who tell us what to do. We are frustrated at the selfishness around us. But, you come to us in our despair. You come to us. You come to us even though we are the stranger, the enemy, the lost, the unclean, the infected one. You are not afraid of us. You come and offer us clean and everlasting water to drink. You offer us grace that never runs dry. You heal us with your love. Help us to drink, to believe, to love in Jesus name. Amen.

Words of Assurance

Jesus did a remarkable thing. He spoke to an unspeakable woman. He offered her everlasting water. Never a thirsty day again. Let us receive the gift of living water. New life in Jesus. Friends, believe the good news of the gospel, in Jesus Christ we are forgiven. Amen!

Gloria Patri Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be; world without end, amen. Amen.

Affirmation of Faith  Apostle’s Creed pg14

I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. And in Jesus Christ his only son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost, the holy catholic church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.

Readings: Psalm 95:1-7; John 4:7-15 & 39-42

Sermon: The Gift of God-water that never runs out.

Special music Katie 😊

Announcements

Prayer of the People & the 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 debts as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen

Closing Hymn #399 We Walk by Faith and Not by Sight

Benediction

May the God of hope fill you with all joy in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit and the blessing of God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit remain with you always. Amen.