January 24, 2021 WELCOME Rev. Yang CALL TO WORSHIP Dev & Anna Hood, Alice & Sam We see light, hope, and joy; We bring heart, soul, mind, and body; We share blessings and fears; We bring faith and doubt. With all that we are and all that we have, Let us worship God. OPENING HYMN Audrey Griggs, Cheryl Kinion, Irene Hsu & Dr. Karina Barnett “Worthy to be Praised” Ensemble: Holy holy holy. Praise our God, Almighty. Worthy and holy. Lord eternally. All: Praise the Lord in the hi-ighest, praise His holy name. Let all things that haveth a breath, just praise the Lord. I believe in the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost. I will sing, I will shout, He's worthy to be praised, to be praised. Soloist: We have come into the house of the Lord, to praise His holy name. To give glory, honour and adore, His son whose life he gave. Let the trumpets sound, let the rocks resound, our sinful souls he saved. All: I will sing, I will shout, He's worthy to be praised, to be praised. Soloist: Raise your voices high and sing to the Lord, He's worthy to be praised. Shout Hosanna high to God for, his everlasting grace. Let the trumpets sound, let the rocks resound, our grateful voices are raised. All: I will sing, I will shout, He's worthy to be praised, to be praised. All: Praise ye, oh praise ye the Lord. Oh let every voice sing out that He's worthy, worthy to be praised. Ensemble: He's worthy to be praised, to be praised. Sing and shout Hosanna praise His holy name. Let's all praise Him in the highest, let's all praise the Lord. All: I believe in the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost. I will sing, I will shout, He's worthy to be praised, to be praised. AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Grace Okoro The Apostles’ Creed (UMH 888) I believe in God, the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, is seated at the right hand of the Father, and will come again to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST Rev. Gilbert ANTHEM Rev. Gilbert & Dr. Barnett “Psalm 23 (Surely Goodness)” — Shane & Shane; arr. Carol Cymbala CHILDREN’S SERMON Katy Sabayrac, Nelwyn & Owen Marchand 2 SCRIPTURE Michelle Wiggs John 9:1-17, 24-27, 35-39 ​(NRSV) As he walked along, he saw a man blind from birth. His disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” Jesus answered, “Neither this man nor his parents sinned; he was born blind so that God’s works might be revealed in him. We must work the works of him who sent me while it is day; night is coming when no one can work. As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.” When he had said this, he spat on the ground and made mud with the saliva and spread the mud on the man’s eyes, saying to him, “Go, wash in the pool of Siloam” (which means Sent). Then he went and washed and came back able to see. The neighbors and those who had seen him before as a beggar began to ask, “Is this not the man who used to sit and beg?” Some were saying, “It is he.” Others were saying, “No, but it is someone like him.” He kept saying, “I am the man.” But they kept asking him, “Then how were your eyes opened?” He answered, “The man called Jesus made mud, spread it on my eyes, and said to me, ‘Go to Siloam and wash.’ Then I went and washed and received my sight.” They said to him, “Where is he?” He said, “I do not know.” They brought to the Pharisees the man who had formerly been blind. Now it was a sabbath day when Jesus made the mud and opened his eyes. Then the Pharisees also began to ask him how he had received his sight. He said to them, “He put mud on my eyes. Then I washed, and now I see.” Some of the Pharisees said, “This man is not from God, for he does not observe the sabbath.” But others said, “How can a man who is a sinner perform such signs?” And they were divided. So they said again to the blind man, “What do you say about him? It was your eyes he opened.” He said, “He is a prophet.” So for the second time they called the man who had been blind, and they said to him, “Give glory to God! We know that this man is a sinner.” He answered, “I do not know whether he is a sinner. One thing I do know, that though I was blind, now I see.” They said to him, “What did he do to you? How did he open your eyes?” He answered them, “I have told you already, and you would not listen. Why do you want to hear it again? Do you also want to become his disciples?” Jesus heard that they had driven him out, and when he found him, he said, “Do you believe in the Son of Man?” He answered, “And who is he, sir? Tell me, so that I may believe in him.” Jesus said to him, “You have seen him, and the one speaking with you is he.” He said, “Lord, I believe.” And he worshiped him. Jesus said, “I came into this world for judgment so that those who do not see may see, and those who do see may become blind.” The word of God for the people of God Thanks be to God. SERMON Rev. Terry 3 PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Rev. Yang Source of Light, God of great mercy and love, we come to you this day seeking restoration of our sight. In a world filled with so much pain, too often we would rather shut our eyes and be blind than see things as they really are. Grant us the courage to face the reality of our world. Open our eyes to see your presence among us, moving in powerful ways at all times and in all places. Help us see others as you see them, and forgive us when we do not trust you enough to open our eyes to the possibilities before us. Clear away our blindness, O God, and lead us in the footsteps of the Light of the World, who reveals your glory in his life, his teachings, and his love. We pray this in his holy name, and continue to pray as he taught us: 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. Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and and the glory forever. Amen. CLOSING HYMN Audrey Griggs, Cheryl Kinion, Irene Hsu & Dr. Barnett “Order My Steps” Order my steps in your word dear Lord; Lead me, guide me everyday, Send your anointing, Father I pray; order my steps in your word, Please, order my steps in your word. Humbly, I ask thee to teach me your will; while you are working, help me be still, Satan is busy, God is real; order my steps in your word, Please, order my steps in your word. I want to walk worthy, (walk worthy, Lord) my calling to fulfill. Please order my steps Lord, (order my steps) and I'll do your blessed will. The world is ever changing, (yes, changing, Lord) but you are still the same; If you order my steps, I'll praise your name (praise your name). 4 Order my steps in your word; order my tongue in your word. Guide my feet in your word; wash my heart in your word. Show me how to walk in your word; show me how to talk in your word. When I need a brand new song to sing, show me how to let your praises ring, In your word, your word, in your word, your word, Please order my steps in your word. SENDING FORTH Rev. Terry The Lord bless you The Lord keep you The Lord make his face shine upon you And be gracious to you The Lord lift up her countenance upon you And may they give you peace. POSTLUDE Dr. Barnett “10,000 Reasons” - arr. Heather Sorenson Westbury United Methodist Church 5200 Willowbend Boulevard · Houston, Texas 77096 713.723.0175 · www.westburyumc.org SENIOR PASTOR Rev. Danny Yang MUSIC & WORSHIP PASTOR Rev. Bodie Gilbert COMMUNITY PASTOR Rev. Hannah Terry DIRECTOR OF FAMILY MINISTRIES Katy Sabayrac FACILITIES MANAGER Emily Ledbetter MUSIC ASSOCIATE Dr. Karina P. Barnett BOOKKEEPER Sarah Franklin 5 .