Pentecost Sunday
Memorial Day Sunday
May 28, 2023
| Pastor: Ralph Wrightstone | Bulletin Insert Photos | Music Director: Travis Oaks |
On this Eighth Sunday of Easter, we come to the day of Pentecost, a day which
was already named and had significance to the disciples as the 50th day after Passover.
For those gathered in the "upper room", and for us, it became a day celebrated as the
Birthday of the Church. Click on the central picture at the top of this page
to find out what happened.
We also find a change in emphasis in the liturgical calendar from "telling the story of Jesus" to "telling the (continuing) story of the church" as it strives to carry out the Great Commission. The Guidance from UMC DM on the Resource Page provides a 2 service worship series emphasizing this transition.
We should also note, on our church calendar, that last Wednesday was Aldersgate Day which we might also think of as the Birthday of Methodism.
And, on the civil calendar, tomorrow is celebrated as Memorial Day, a day for remembering and honoring those who have given their lives in battle. The Resource Page has additional information about that day.
We also find a change in emphasis in the liturgical calendar from "telling the story of Jesus" to "telling the (continuing) story of the church" as it strives to carry out the Great Commission. The Guidance from UMC DM on the Resource Page provides a 2 service worship series emphasizing this transition.
We should also note, on our church calendar, that last Wednesday was Aldersgate Day which we might also think of as the Birthday of Methodism.
And, on the civil calendar, tomorrow is celebrated as Memorial Day, a day for remembering and honoring those who have given their lives in battle. The Resource Page has additional information about that day.
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 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 05/21/23 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 05/21/23 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.
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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 . (05:40)
- Opening Hymn
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Verses . "Fill My Cup Lord" . (UMH 641)
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(Let us know if you have a favorite hymn that you would like to have included in an online service.) -
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Slides - Call to Worship, Apostle's Creed and Gloria Patria .
(02:53)
We hope that you will participate privately or communally in this responsive reading as part of your worship service. - . Scripture Reading:
"Psalm 104:24-35" .
(02:00)
......consider following along with a favored translation of your own. - .
Slides - Pastor's Thoughts, Prayers and Lord's Prayer .
(12:57)
The slides here include a list of those for whom prayers have been requested. - . Special Music:
"I've Been Born Again", composed by Travis and sung in last week's church service
- . Message: "Go With the Flow" .
(18:49)
You may wish to follow the reading of Acts 2:1-21 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
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Verses . "What a Mighty God We Serve" . (W&S 3016)
- 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