Christ the King/Reign of Christ Sunday
Thanksgiving Sunday
November 24, 2024
| Pastor: Ralph Wrightstone | Bulletin Insert Photos. | Music Director: Travis Oaks |
This is the last Sunday of the Christian year. The traditional emphasis for this Sunday is "Christ the King", acknowledging that He is the one to whom we owe and pledge our allegiance, dedication, following and devotion...attentions which people are too frequently moved to direct toward leaders or
persons in this world. This day reminds us that Christ, as the most relatable presence of the triune God in our world, is to be the sole object of these "gifts" from us.
Of course, this Sunday also directs our attention to the civil holiday of Thanksgiving on Thursday. That day has meant historically, and continues today, to be a time for family and acquaintances to come together peacefully to celebrate and share the bounty of provisions and joys that have come into their lives during the year...and to thank God for bringing them.
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Click on the graphics at the top of this page for additional information on these observances.
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Next Sunday will be the start of a New Year on the liturgical calendar, beginning with the
"Season of Advent" anticipating Christ's coming (again). The service on that day will include a traditional Chrismon Service during which the Chrismon Tree will be decorated with ornaments that are "Christian Monograms", symbols of Christ's: Nativity, Passion and Victory, in a service of scriptures and songs. We hope you will be able to join in that meaningful service.
Of course, this Sunday also directs our attention to the civil holiday of Thanksgiving on Thursday. That day has meant historically, and continues today, to be a time for family and acquaintances to come together peacefully to celebrate and share the bounty of provisions and joys that have come into their lives during the year...and to thank God for bringing them.
Click on the graphics at the top of this page for additional information on these observances.
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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 11/24/24 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 11/24/24 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.
- . Verse - Prelude/Processional - "Sing Alleluia
to the Lord"
- . Slides - Welcome and Announcements . (03:11)
- Opening Hymn
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Verses . "Shine,Jesus,Shine" . (TFWS 2173)
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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 . (02:29)
We hope that you will participate privately or communally in this responsive reading as part of your worship service. - . OT Scripture Reading:
Psalm 23 . (02:12)
......consider following along with a favored translation of your own. - . Youth Message: "Are You a King or a Queen?" . (04:04)
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Slides - Pastor's Thoughts, Prayers and Lord's Prayer . (11:57)
The slides here include a list of those for whom prayers have been requested.
The pastor's thoughts for the next several weeks will include a lesson on the Old Testament book of Ecclesiastes. Today Pastor Ralph will look at: Ecclesiastes 4:9-16. - The Message
. Scripture:
John 18:33-37 . (03:03)
You may wish to follow the reading of the scripture in your own Bible.
. Message: "What Is Truth?" . (13:04)
(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 . "Give Thanks" . (TFWS 2036)
- 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