14th Sunday after Pentecost
Labor Day Weekend
September 6, 2020
| Pastor: Ralph Wrightstone | Bulletin . Insert . Photos | Music Director: Travis Oaks |
On this Labor Day Sunday some might wonder:
Does The United Methodist Church support workers' rights?
Click on the question to find the answer.
We are also having a service at 11:00 this morning in Bethel's sanctuary. An insert to the bulletin, provided by a link above, presents Bethel UMC's policy regarding these gatherings during the time of COVID-19 restrictions.
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For those unable to attend the services at the church, a new service will be available here online before 10:00 am each Sunday morning, using the same program as the on-site service. So you may "gather" here 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 this online 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 09/06/2008 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.
We hope that you will fully participate in the service provided here, taking the time to raise your voice or read along with the hymns and responses, and listening to the recorded messages and songs that have been prepared for you. Realize that, though not meeting face-to-face, you are virtually gathering with many others for this time of worship, celebration and spiritual refreshment.
- . Verse - Prelude/Processional - "Sing Alleluia to the Lord"
During normal times...acolytes would bring light to the candles on the altar, followed by the pastor and other worship leaders...today, it simply provides an opening for this time of Worship. - . Slides - Welcome and Announcements
- Opening Hymn
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Verse - "Sanctuary" (TFWS 2164)
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Other Hymns
There aren't many hymns in our hymnal appropriate for "Labor Day", but we've offered one from the Cokesbury and another that seems appropriate for this time. (Let us know if you have a favorite hymn that you would like to have included on one of these "Ordinary" Sundays.)
. Verses - Awake, Awake to Love and Work (CH 171)
...... Note that the accompaniment for this hymn has no lead-in to the verses
. Verses - O God of Every Nation (UMH 435)
- . Slides - Call to Worship, Apostle's Creed and Gloria Patria
(Listen for Lexie) - - OT Scripture Reading: Psalm 149
......consider following along with a favored translation of your own. - - Youth Message: "Wake Me Up!!" (07:05)
- . Slides - Pastor's Thoughts, Prayers and Lord's Prayer (09:47)
- - Message: "Overview of the Book of Revelation (Chpt. 8)" (06:59)
......you may like to follow along with the scripture reading in your own Bible.
......you can find earlier messages in this series on the Sermon Page - . About - Holy Communion (02:29)
We normally use consecrated crackers and grape juice during the service but you may use other elements for the acts of remembrance as you participate. During this time of "social distancing", the church service uses individual packets for communion taken in the pews. - Closing Hymn:
. Verse - "Open Our Eyes, Lord" (TFWS 2086)
- Closing Chorus & Benediction:
. Verse - "Bind Us Together"
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