December 26, 2021
| Pastor: Ralph Wrightstone | Bulletin Insert Photos | Music Director: Travis Oaks |
Merry Christmas
We hope that the Glow of Christmas has not subsided in your household but, with Christmas just one day in the past, that is what frequently happens. In reality though, we are just one day into the Season of Christmas, Christmastide, The Twelve Days of Christmas...on the way to Epiphany. So much more to celebrate. Click on the graphics above to find out more about each of these...as well as the current value of the gifts delivered on those 12 Days of Christmas.
for links to some Resource materials for today's service.
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 format 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.
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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 format 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 12/26/21 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.
symbol to play the audio file under a separate browser tab or in a new window. Then select the "Bethel 12/26/21 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 . (04:28)
- Opening Hymn
. Verses - "Angels We Have Heard on High" . (UMH 238)
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(Let us know if you have a favorite hymn that you would like to have included in an online service.) - . Slides - Lighting the Christ Candle, Ralph & Judy Wrightstone
- . Slides - Call to Worship, Apostle's Creed and Gloria Patria . (02:59)
Thanks again to Lexie for helping with this today.
- . OT Scripture Reading: "Psalm 148" . (01:46)
......consider following along with a favored translation of your own. - Special Music
. "Mary, Did You Know?", sung by Judy and Travis in Friday's Christmas Eve Service
- . Slides - Pastor's Thoughts, Prayers and Lord's Prayer . (13:41)
The slides here include a list of those for whom prayers have been requested.
Please continue to include this prayer for the youth among your prayers for Bethel at this time. - . Message: "The Favorite" . (16:19)
You may wish to follow the reading of Luke 2:41-52 in your own Bible. (The "Church" message on this day, with the same topic, will be on the "Sermons" page of Bethel's web site later this week.) - Closing Hymn:
. Verses . "Something Beautiful" . (UMH 394)
- 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