Pentecost
June 5, 2022
| Pastor: Ralph Wrightstone | Bulletin Insert Photos | Music Director: Travis Oaks |
Welcome to Bethel's online service for this Eighth Sunday of Easter. On this day, 10 days
after Jesus' Ascension, the
disciples were
gathered together still waiting for the promised "gift". For the Hebrew people it was the "Feast
of Weeks", a "week of weeks" after Passover, called Pentecost (Pente- meaning 50th day, 7x7+1) and celebrating the end of the grain harvest
which began the day after Passover.
For the gathered followers of Jesus, this was also the day that their waiting ended when the
"Holy Spirit" came and filled them "with
power from heaven" just as Jesus had promised. Empowered by that Spirit, the disciples,
led by fisherman Simon Peter, presented Jesus' message to a multi-lingual crowd drawn to Jerusalem
for the Pentecost festival. The 3000 who responded that day gave birth to the body of believers now
called the church.
for links to some Resource materials for today's service.
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 05/22/22 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 05/22/22 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"
In a return to Pre-Covid practice, acolytes are bringing light to the candles on the altar to open this time of Worship. - . Slides -
Welcome and Announcements . (03:08)
- Opening Hymn
. Verses - "Since Jesus Came Into My Heart" .
(TFWS 2140)
- . Slides - Call to Worship & Affirmation of Faith . (03:11)
We hope that you will participate privately or communally in this responsive reading as part of your worship service. ..and thanks this week to Lexie and Trevor for helping with this part of the service. - . OT Scripture Reading: "Genesis 11:1-9" . (03:22)
......consider following along with a favored translation of your own. - . Slides - Pastor's Thoughts, Prayers and Lord's Prayer .
(12:15)
The slides here include a list of those for whom prayers have been requested. - . Special Music: "I Was There When It Happened", this selection from last Sunday's "5th Sunday Gospel Sing" might have been the
disciples' response when questioned about the events on that Pentecost Sunday.
:
. Special
Look: "My God is Real", this provides another "taste" of the Gospel
sing last week.
- . Message: "The Howling" . (15:30)
The scripture referenced for today's message is Acts 2:1- 21. You may wish to follow it 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.) - . About - Holy
Communion(02:29)
It has been customary to use consecrated crackers and grape juice during the service but you may use other elements for the acts of remembrance as you participate. During the time of "social distancing", the church service has used individual packets for communion taken in the pews. The service is now using more traditional bread and juice for communion taken at the altar but also offers the communion packets and provides for communion to be taken in the pew. - Closing Hymn:
. Verses -
"Fill My Cup Lord" . (UMH 641)
- 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