January 8, 2023
| Pastor: Ralph Wrightstone | Bulletin Insert Photos | Music Director: Travis Oaks |
This First Sunday after Epiphany begins a time on the liturgical calendar that looks at
Jesus' life between his birth and the years of his ministry here on earth. Jesus' baptism by
John the baptist is a traditional, transitional topic on this Sunday.
Pastor Ralph and Judy are away this weekend as they take this opportunity to celebrate their
Epiphany Day wedding 27 years ago. Bethel Lay Leader Tina Oaks leads the service today, both
in the church and here, online, with the topic: "A New Year, A New Heart", considering our own
baptisms and the New Year as transitional events in our own lives.
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 01/08/23 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 01/08/23 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 . (01:16)
- Opening Hymn
. Verses -
"Shout to the Lord" . (TFWS 2074)
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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
- Call to Worship, Affirmation, Gloria Patria . (02:29)
We hope that you will participate privately or communally in this responsive reading as part of your worship service. - . OT Scripture Reading: "
Psalm 29" . (01:13)
......consider following along with a favored translation of your own. - . Slides - Pastor's Thoughts, Prayers and Lord's Prayer .
(05:00
The slides here include a list of those for whom prayers have been requested. - Special Music
. "I'm a Believer", sung by
Travis, from another Tina led service last February
- Message:
. Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17
. (00:46)
. Message: "A New Year, A New Heart" .
(10:17)
(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:
. Verse .
"I Love You Lord" . (TFWS 2068)
- Benediction and Closing Chorus:
. 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