Second Sunday of Lent
March 5, 2023
| Pastor: Ralph Wrightstone | Bulletin Insert Photos | Music Director: Travis Oaks |
Today is the Second Sunday of the Season of Lent. As Jesus continues his journey to the
cross, he explains for a questioning official a
difficult concept, being "born again", but he also reveals an amazing promise from a loving God…in
today's message: “Born of the Spirit”.
Today is also the first Sunday of March so Communion will be a part of the service both here and in the church.
Today is also the first Sunday of March so Communion will be a part of the service both here and in the church.
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.
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 at the traditional service time...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 03/05/23 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.
symbol to play the audio file under a separate browser tab or in a new window. Then select the
"Bethel 03/05/23 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 . (02:42)
- Opening Hymn
. Verse .
"What a Mighty God We Serve" (TFWS 2021)
:
Another Hymn for you...one that has been recommended for this season with an accompaniment from Bethel's archive: . Verse .
"Lord, I Lift Your Name on High" (TFWS 2088)
:
(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 .
(03:03)
We hope that you will participate privately or communally in this responsive reading as part of your worship service. - . OT Scripture Reading:
"Psalm 121"
(01:03)
......consider following along with a favored translation of your own. - . Slides - Pastor's Thoughts, Prayers and Lord's Prayer .
(13:56)
The slides here include a list of those for whom prayers have been requested.
(The recording session was interrupted by a power failure 10 minutes into it but the recording to that point was preserved and pastor Ralph was able to complete it from that point.) - Special Music
.
"I Will Give You All",
sung by Travis, in last Sunday's church service
- . Message: "Born of the Spirit" .
(14:46)
You may wish to follow the reading of John 3:1-17 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)
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 .
"'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus" (UMH 462)
- Closing Chorus and 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