Tenth Sunday After Pentecost
August 17, 2025
| Pastor: Ralph Wrightstone |
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Music Director: Travis Oaks |
On this Tenth Sunday After Pentecost, the Message scripture looks at one of Jesus' "hard sayings" that seems at odds with a notion that Jesus' intent is to bring everyone together in peace while the scripture says that he has come "to divide people against each other". How can these two ideas be "reconciled"? That will be the topic of today's message: "What is Reconciliation?".
Today, in our continuing "educational program", a "lesson" from the Book of Proverbs and, in this online service, the "lesson" from the Book of Psalms, are parts of this week's services.
The Resource page today continues the set of UMCDM worship plans in the third part of the series: "Dear Children of God", which looks at messages sent to the early churches...this time in the epistle of Hebrews and considering the "human side of faith".
Today, in our continuing "educational program", a "lesson" from the Book of Proverbs and, in this online service, the "lesson" from the Book of Psalms, are parts of this week's services.
The Resource page today continues the set of UMCDM worship plans in the third part of the series: "Dear Children of God", which looks at messages sent to the early churches...this time in the epistle of Hebrews and considering the "human side of faith".
for links to some Resource materials for today's service.
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 08/17/25 Service" browser tab or return to this window to open the Link to the "slides". Use your browser's back/return arrow to come back to this page from the slides. It is best to close the tab or window of an audio file before starting to play 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 08/17/25 Service" browser tab or return to this window to open the Link to the "slides". Use your browser's back/return arrow to come back to this page from the slides. It is best to close the tab or window of an audio file before starting to play 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 . (01:45)
- Opening Hymn
. Verses . "All Hail King Jesus" . (TFWS 2069)
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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 . (02:14)
We hope that you will participate privately or communally in this responsive reading as part of your worship service. - . Youth Message: "How Do We Solve a Big Problem?" . (04:42)
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Bible Lesson from: Proverbs 1:20-33 . (02:12)
......consider following along with a favored translation of your own. -
. Pastor's Thoughts - on the book of Psalms from: Psalm 63. . (10:49)
- . Slides - Prayer Concerns, Pastoral Prayer and the Lord's Prayer . (01:45)
The slides here include a list of those for whom prayers have been requested. - The Message
. Scripture:
Luke 12:49-59 . (01:58)
You may wish to follow the reading of the scripture in your own Bible.
. Message: "What Is Reconciliation?" . (16:07)
(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:
. Verses . "Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus" . (UMH 349)
- 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