Seventh Sunday of Easter
Ascension Sunday
Mother's Day
May 12, 2024
| Pastor: Ralph Wrightstone | Bulletin Insert Photos | Music Director: Travis Oaks |
This Seventh Sunday of Easter is the 3rd day since Jesus left the disciples with a promise of a gift...the Holy Spirit. By Luke's account, their time is being spent "in the Temple, praising God". Little did they know that their wait would be brief...a mere 10 days after his Ascension. For us, this day is observed as "Ascension Sunday". The resource page has more about this observance.
Although the disciple's wait was brief, today we are also waiting...for Jesus' promised return. The message today, It's All in God's Time, speaks to this period of anticipation and how we should spend our time.
Today is also Mother's Day and we've included some music selections in this service and items on the Resource Page for observance of this special day.
for links to some Resource materials for today's service.
For those unable to attend the 11:00 AM Sunday 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 05/12/23 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 05/12/23 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 . (03:06)
- Opening Hymn
.
Verses . "O How I Love Jesus" . (UMH 170)
:
Other Hymns
For Mother's Day, here are some hymns that are appropriate for this day. Please choose one or more to add to your worship experience. Take your time. We'll wait for you. . Verses - "Faith of Our Mothers" (from UMH 710, with words by
A.B.Patten)
. Verses - "Happy the Home When God is There
(UMH 445)
:
Let us know if you have a favorite hymn that you would like to have included in an online service. - . Slides - Call to Worship, Apostle's Creed and Gloria
Patria . (02:31)
We hope that you will participate privately or communally in this responsive reading as part of your worship service. - . Scripture Reading:
Psalm 1 and commentary . (02:18)
......consider following along with a favored translation of your own. - . Youth Message: "A Recipe for Us" .
(04:50)
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Slides - Pastor's Thoughts, Prayers and Lord's Prayer . (10:34)
The slides here include a list of those for whom prayers have been requested. - . Special Music: "The Gift of Love", sung by Judy in last Sunday's church service.
- The Message
. Scripture:
Luke 24:44-53 . (02:04)
You may wish to follow the reading of the scripture in your own Bible.
. Message: "It's All in God's Time" .
(12:54)
(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 . "His Name is Wonderful" . (UMH 174)
- 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