Happy Sunday! Today is Pastor Appreciation Sunday.
Karen Meyer-Cain will take a moment to recognize our devoted Pastor and her ministry to New Street UMC. The sermon this morning is about the story of Ester, a young Jewish woman who finds favor with the King of Persia. She risks her life to save the Jewish people from massacre by persuading the king to retract the order issued by a revengeful viceroy.
Our special music is performed by our own Chancel Choir singing “Didn’t My Lord Deliver Daniel” based on another story of the reversal of demise. The closing song, a church favorite, is "Here I am Lord".
“…But who knows? Maybe it was for a moment like this that you came to be part of the royal family.” Esther 4:14b(CEB)
Maker of heaven and earth, remind us this day that you are our strength and our shield. When adversaries assail us like a raging river, you keep our necks above the churning waters. When enemies seek to destroy your people, you offer counsel and strength to avert disaster. When we suffer in body and spirit, the prayers of the faithful restores us to health. We come to you, O God, that we might be rescued and healed. We come to praise your holy name. Amen.
Blessings!
New Street United Methodist Church | Shepherdstown Church
Online Worship Service | Rev. Dee-Ann Dixon
21st SUNDAY AFTER THE PENTECOST
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Twentieth Sunday after the Pentecost | October 10, 2021 | New Street UMC Shepherdstown, WV
“…They were shocked even more and said to each other, ‘Then who can be saved!’ Jesus looked at them carefully and said, ‘It’s impossible with human beings, but not with God. All things are possible for God.’” Mark 10:26-27(CEB)
Holy One, we call upon your name this day. When you seem most absent, we yearn to hear your voice. When you seem most present we yearn to hear your voice. When you seem most present, we long to follow your teachings. Be with us now. Strengthen and guide us that we may trust your call and follow your lead. In doubt, in trust, but most of all in hope, we pray. Amen.
Blessings!
New Street United Methodist Church | Shepherdstown Church
Online Worship Service | Rev. Dee-Ann Dixon
20TH SUNDAY AFTER THE PENTECOST
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Today is World Communion Sunday and the last sermon on the Doers of the Word from the Book of James. The Chancel Choir features "Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling” as the special music selection.
“The prayer of the righteous is powerful in what it can achieve.” James 5:16(CEB)
God, when we hear the daily news, it is easy to think that life is a valley of sorrows filled with tears. Remind us through the stories of survivors, that you are with us always and that your love for us never fails. We celebrate the times when heaven and earth meet – the times you break into our lives in ways that make us exclaim: If it had not been for the Lord who was on our side…! Thank you for a love that transcends calamity – a love that lifts up those who suffer, a love that frees the lips to rejoice. Amen.
Blessings!
New Street United Methodist Church | Shepherdstown Church
Online Worship Service | Rev. Dee-Ann Dixon
19TH SUNDAY AFTER THE PENTECOST
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Today we are celebrating Staff Appreciation Sunday. We are recognizing Nancy Cleaver, Lizzie Lowe, Wendy Maddox, Sue McWilliams, and Jenny Murdock. Please thank them for their ministries and support of New Street UMC's music, finance, building, and office administration. We are fortunate to have such dedicated staff who enriches our worship and fellowship experience. The Special Music today is "Swing Low Sweet Chariot". Enjoy!
What of the wisdom from above? First, it is pure, and then peaceful, gentle, obedient, filled with mercy and good actions, fair and genuine.”… “Come near to God, and he will come near to you.” James 3:17, 4:8a (CEB)
God, you are the source of wisdom and understanding, plant us by your streams of living water, that we may bear the fruit of peace and mercy in the seasons of our lives. Root us in the soil of your grace and compassion that we may reach out our hands to the needy and speak with gentleness to the sorrowful. Nourish us in your righteousness so that our actions may reflect your presence in our living and in our loving. Place your wisdom and understanding within us, that we may be far more precious than jewels to those in need of your healing love. Amen.
Blessings!
New Street United Methodist Church | Shepherdstown Church
Online Worship Service | Rev. Dee-Ann Dixon
18TH SUNDAY AFTER THE PENTECOST
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Today we are introducing a new prelude and postlude played on piano by Sue McWilliams. These are "Blest are They" and "They will Know We are Christians by Our Love". Both selections will be featured for the next few weeks. Our Chancel Choir performs "God's Presence" for today's Special Music. Enjoy!
“Blessing and cursing come from the same mouth. My brothers and sisters, it just shouldn’t be this way!” James 3:10 (CEB)
God of wisdom and truth, speak to us now. Inspire us with your words. Speak clearly to our hearts, that we may walk in your ways and live in your love. Help us to be mindful of our words and work to speak words of love, healing, and mercy. In the name of Jesus, the Christ, we pray. Amen.
Blessings!
New Street United Methodist Church | Shepherdstown Church
Online Worship Service | Rev. Dee-Ann Dixon
17TH SUNDAY AFTER THE PENTECOST
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Greetings New Street!
Today is Christian Education Sunday where we recognize New Street's Sunday School teachers and thank them for all they do for our young disciples. This September our series is on James: Doers of the Word. The special music is "This Little Light of Mine" by the Johnston Bell Memorial Handbell Choir & Sue McWilliams, pianist. Enjoy the service.
“…faith is dead when it doesn’t result in faithful activity.” James 2:17b (CEB)
Holy One of Peace, truly you show no partiality, for you treat all people with equity. You have chosen the poor to be rich in faith. You have chosen the downtrodden to be heirs of your kingdom. May our time of worship fill us with the desire to love our neighbor as ourselves, through Christ, our Lord. Amen.
Blessings!
New Street United Methodist Church | Shepherdstown Church
Online Worship Service | Rev. Dee-Ann Dixon
15TH SUNDAY AFTER THE PENTECOST
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We hope you are having an enjoyable Labor Day Weekend. This September our series is on James: Doers of the Word. The special music is "Little Jewels" by the NSUMC Chancel Choir. Enjoy the service.
“You must be doers of the word and not only hearers who mislead themselves.” James 1:22 (CEB)
Creating God, Giver of life and love, open our hearts to your loving call, that we may hear your voice and rise to follow you. We give you thanks for the gift of life, and pledge to live this gift with love and gratitude. Guide us, Holy One, to respond to those in need: the widows and orphans, the tired and the weary, the lost and the lonely. We pray in the name of Christ, who taught us how to love. Amen.
Blessings!
New Street United Methodist Church | Shepherdstown Church
Online Worship Service | Rev. Dee-Ann Dixon
15TH SUNDAY AFTER THE PENTECOST
https://newstreetumc.com
We hope you enjoy today's service today featuring the Wisdom Psalms. The Special Music is performed by the NSUMC Chancel Choir and features Beth Brennan, flute soloist.
“The Lord’s Instruction is perfect, reviving one’s very being. The Lord’s laws are faithful, making naïve people wise. The Lord’s regulations are right, gladdening the heart. The Lord’s commands are pure, giving light to the eyes…” Psalm 19:7-8 (CEB)
God of the seasons, today on this Aloha Sunday, we offer gratitude for the slow pace of summer and look forward to a new school year with new learning experiences. In all times and seasons of our lives spring, summer, winter or fall- you promise to be with us. As we travel on the journey of life keep us grounded in your steadfast love. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen.
Blessings!
New Street United Methodist Church | Shepherdstown Church
Online Worship Service | Rev. Dee-Ann Dixon
14TH SUNDAY AFTER THE PENTECOST
https://newstreetumc.com
“Wisdom begins with the fear of the Lord, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.” Proverbs 1:7(CEB)
Aloha Sunday: Goodbye to Summer & Hello to Fall
A Short Series on Wisdom: Ecclesiastes
Let's welcome Fall and say goodbye to Summer Hawaiian style. Aloha! Today's online service is replete with images of Hawaii. Put on your Hawaiian shirt and flip flops. This is the next best thing to being there!
God of the seasons, today on this Aloha Sunday, we offer gratitude for the slow pace of summer and look forward to a new school year with new learning experiences. In all times and seasons of our lives spring, summer, winter or fall- you promise to be with us. As we travel on the journey of life keep us grounded in your steadfast love. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen.
Blessings!
New Street United Methodist Church | Shepherdstown Church
Online Worship Service | Rev. Dee-Ann Dixon
13TH SUNDAY AFTER THE PENTECOST
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