Twenty-First Sunday After Pentecost
Sixteenth Week of Holy Spirit School
October 22, 2023
| Pastor: Ralph Wrightstone | Bulletin Insert Photos | Music Director: Travis Oaks |
On this Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost we are having the 16th "lesson" in our
School of the Holy Spirit which will conclude with the "Graduation" service next
week. That will not only be for those who have been able to attend the lessons in the
church service, but also for those like you who have come to the "online" sessions. We
would like to recognize your participation along with the others and ask that you let us
know of it using the contact information at the bottom of this service.
In welcoming you this morning, pastor Wrightstone calls attention to three references to baptism in the Bible, the last being an invitation by Jesus to being "baptised by the Holy Spirit", which is the topic of today's message.
In welcoming you this morning, pastor Wrightstone calls attention to three references to baptism in the Bible, the last being an invitation by Jesus to being "baptised by the Holy Spirit", which is the topic of today's message.
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 10/22/23 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 10/22/23 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 . (04:29)
- Opening Hymn
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Verses .
"What a Mighty God We Serve" . (W&S 3016)
:
Another Hymn for you: .
Verses .
"The Spirit Sends Us Forth to Serve" . (TFWS 2241)
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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, Affirmation of Faith and Gloria Patria .
(02:18)
We hope that you will participate privately or communally in this responsive reading as part of your worship service. - . Proverb for This Week:
"Proverbs 29:15-17".
(02:22)
......consider following along with a favored translation of your own. - .
Slides - Pastor's Thoughts, Prayers and Lord's Prayer .
(13:40)
The slides here include a list of those for whom prayers have been requested. - The Message
. Scripture:
"Revelation 1:1-11" .
(02:42)
You may wish to follow the reading of the scripture in your own Bible.
. Message: "An Invitation to Spirit Baptism" .
(29:18)
(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 .
"God is So Good" . (TFWS 2056)
- 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