Second Sunday in Lent
February 25, 2024
| Pastor: Ralph Wrightstone | Bulletin Insert Photos | Music Director: Travis Oaks |
Although the heading above labels this day as the Second Sunday in the Season of Lent this is a bit of a mis-nomer as the 6 Sundays in the 46 days from Ash-Wednesday to Easter, which comprise the lenten season, are customarily excluded from the somberness deemed appropriate for a season of approach to Christ's crucifixion. Instead, these Sundays, as all Sundays in every year, are days of celebration of Christ's Resurrection.
Last week Pastor Ralph concluded his sermon series on "God Bless America Again" and all 6 sermons of the series can be found on the Sermon Page of Bethel's web site. Today's message will begin a new emphasis on "The Promises of God".
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 02/25/24 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 02/25/24 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 bring light to the candles on the altar to open this time of Worship. - .
Slides -
Welcome and Announcements . (03:00)
- Opening Hymn
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Verses .
"Standing on the Promises" . (UMH 374)
:
(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 of Faith and Gloria Patria .
(02:49)
We hope that you will participate privately or communally in this responsive reading as part of your worship service. - . New Testament Reading:
Hebrews 6:13-20 (02:12)
......consider following along with a favored translation of your own. - .
Slides - Pastor's Thoughts and Prayers .
(15:44)
The slides here include a list of those for whom prayers have been requested. - The Message
. Scripture:
Genesis 16:1-16 .
(03:29)
You may wish to follow the reading of the scripture in your own Bible.
. Message: "The Promises of God" .
(20:34)
. Closing Remarks .
(02:22)
(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)
- 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