Last Sunday's Service at Bethel
5th Sunday of Easter
Mother's Day
May 10, 2020
| Pastor: Ralph Wrightstone | BULLETIN . Photos | Music Director: Travis Oaks |
The pictures above were taken at last week's open-air service at Bethel...thanks to Tina Oaks. The 22 who gathered there for this historic and memorable occasion were treated to a spirit led service under sun-filled skies in the shade of the over sheltering oaks. We will continue having services both at Bethel and online as we venture into the "new world" that will follow the on-going pandemic. (Click on each individual picture above to see a larger version of it) Today is Mother's Day, a day in which "social distancing" is especially disturbing for families with multiple households wanting to worship together. But the service keeps the focus on mothers, from the hymns, the call to worship and scripture selections, to a music special composed by Travis for this service, and the messages for youth and for all. So sit back and enjoy these moments...then use your phone to reach across the distance that is separating you from your other family members. A new service will be available here before 10:00 am each Sunday so you may "gather" for an Early Service at 10:00 or the traditional service at 11:00 ...actually it will be available here at any time all week. We hope that you will find it a refreshing place to come into God's house.
NOTE: Each part of the service consists of an audio file and, for most, a Link to a pdf file of "projection slides". Click on the
symbol to play the audio file under a separate browser tab or in a new window. Then select the "Bethel May 10,2020 Service" browser tab or return to this window to open the Link to the "slides". It is best to stop the playing of one Audio segment and close its tab or window before starting another.
- . Verse - Prelude/Processional - "Sing Alleluia to the Lord"
Acolytes bring light to the candles on the altar, followed by the pastor and other worship leaders. - . Slides - Welcome and Announcements
- Hymns:
. Verses - Hymn: When We All Get to Heaven (UMH 701)
There are many hymns in our song books suitable for the the current season and we've provided ones here that you may want to add to your personal service. Take your time. We'll wait for you. . Verses - Hymn: Faith of Our Mothers (from UMH 710, with words by A.B.Patten)
. Verses - Hymn: Happy the Home When God is There (UMH 445)
- , Slides - Call to Worship. Apostle's Creed and Gloria Patria
- - OT Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31 (03:46)
......consider following along with a favored translation of your own. - - Special Music: "That's What Momma's Do" by Travis Oaks...composed for this service
- - Youth Message: "I Love You Mom" (03:06)
- . Slides - Pastor's Thoughts, Prayers and Lord's Prayer (07:23)
- Pastor's Message for This Day
- Opening and Scripture: John 14:1-14
......consider following along with a favored translation of your own. - Message: "The Dance of Love" (15:39)
- Closing Prayer
- . Verses - Hymn: Something Beautiful (UMH 394)
- . Verse - Closing Chorus: Bind Us Together, and Benediction
Please let us know of any problems you have with or suggestions about this site by sending an email to "bumctlh@gmail.com". If you have any announcements or prayer concerns you would like included next week you may contact Pastor Ralph Wrightstone directly at: 850-591-9785