August 2, 2026
Liturgist: Sis. Alicia Grant
Media Team: Tynisa Caesar, Sanville Vernon, Barnet Moriah
Praise Team: Alana Chang, LaTanya Davis, Hugh Fletcher
Organist: L. Daniel Jean /Drummer: Maurice Facey
Pastor: Dr. Andrea Smith
PRELUDE: Organist Daniel Jean
WELCOME: Sis. Alicia Grant
*CALL TO WORSHIP:
Liturgist: As we gather and as we disperse, as we rise and as we sleep, as we eat and play and work,
People: We offer God praise.
Liturgist: As we wash our car, scrub the dishes, rinse the grime of the day from our hands,
People: We offer God praise.
Liturgist: As we feel the tips of the grass on our feet, the wind against our face, the sun on our backs,
People: We offer God praise.
Liturgist: Come, let us worship God who creates, redeems, and sustains us to live out our praise in all we do!
People: We come as people formed by grace to offer God praise with our whole selves now and in all the ordinary moments of our lives! Amen.
OPENING HYMN: “Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty” UMH # 64
OPENING PRAYER:
Awesome and majestic God,
your creative power, your glory and holiness were experienced by your people of old as clouds and fire guiding them to freedom. They believed that no one could see your face and live. How blessed, therefore, are we, for you have revealed your face to us in Jesus— the human face of your love. You also equip us for our journey through life and beyond, by breathing new and everlasting life into our very beings,
through the gift of the Holy Spirit. These people of old believed that it was your presence with them which made them a chosen and special people. We praise and adore you, O God, for making our lives so special, by choosing to share your life with us in and through Jesus. May this time of worship and the service of our lives
reveal our thanksgiving and our wonder that you should so care for us. This we pray in Jesus’ name. Amen.
PRAISE and WORSHIP
WELCOME OF VISITORS AND PASSING THE PEACE:
CHURCH NOTICES
HAPPY BIRTHDAY/WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES
TIME OF GIVING:
We welcome your Tithes and Offerings today as we honor the Lord through our giving. Offerings can be given through various ways: give to an Usher, deposit in the offering basket, drop off in the church mailbox, or through PayPal or Zelle. If you are using Zelle, please enter bethanyunitedbklyn@gmail.com to find us.
OFFERTORY: (MARCHING) Follow the Ushers’ directions.
OFFERTORY HYMN: “We are Climbing Jacob’s Ladder” UMH# 418
DOXOLOGY: “Now Thank We All our God (V1)” UMH# 102
PRAYER OF DEDICATION:
Attentive God, you see us as we are and meet us in the movement of our days. As we bring these gifts, shape our lives to reflect your righteousness—faithful in love, honest in action, steady in compassion. Open our eyes to behold your face in the neighbors we serve and the work we share. Let our giving become praise in motion, a testimony that we seek your presence not only in stillness, but in faithful steps forward. Receive these offerings as signs of our trust and our desire to live in right relationship with you and with one another, until we are satisfied in the likeness of your grace. Amen.
MISSION STATEMENT: (please remain standing)
As Disciples of Jesus Christ, our Mission is to be:
Demonstrators of His Love,
Messengers of His Gospel,
and Sharers of His Teachings.
SCRIPTURE READINGS:
Old Testament: Job 1:6-12
The word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.
GLORIA PATRI: “Let the Church say Amen”
HYMN: “ Great is Thy Faithfulness” UMH# 140
SERMON: “ Your Job Moment” Sis. Gillian Prince
HYMN: “By and By” UMH# 525
CLOSING HYMN: “I Know Whom I have Believed” UMH# 714
BENEDICTION : Sis. Gillian Prince
POSTLUDE
Lectionary Scriptures Reading for the Week:
Genesis 32:22-31
Psalm 17:1-7, 15
Romans 9:1-5
Matthew 14:13-21
From the Pastor’s Desk:
This is a reminder that on August 9th, there will be a joint communion service held at Union UMC located at 121 New York Ave.
The pastor is asking all members to please take note that when you are sick/hospitalized, or have a death in the family, please call the office and notify the church so the pastor can be made aware of it.
For all Bethany events, all programs must be seen and approved by the Pastor.
The Worship Committee is asking the congregation to check their immediate surroundings after the service and to pick up any candy wrappers, tissue paper, water bottles, and similar items before leaving the sanctuary.
Notices
Today, the Trustees will be selling ice cream in the fellowship hall after service. They look forward to your participation.
Women’s Day Events
Our picnic day has finally come! On Saturday, August 8th, 2026, the tribes of Levi and Reuben welcome you to Bethany’s Family Fun Picnic Day 2026, located at Canarsie Park (Seaview & Remsen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY). During this time, we will engage in fellowship, laughter, organized sports, and much more. Please bring your folding chairs, blankets, sunscreen, and anything else that will make you comfortable on this day. Tickets are needed to attend this event. Enter the park on Remsen and Seaview Avenue, and look for orange-and-white tablecloths. You are encouraged to wear orange as well. The cost for adults is $30 and for children ages 4-12, $20. Food and beverages are included in this price. For transportation, please consider carpooling or taking the B17 (Canarsie-Seaview Avenue) bus, which drops you directly in front of the park. The event will be taking place from 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. We look forward to your presence. Thank you.
Prayer Breakfast- Saturday, Oct. 24th
Team – Sis. Mayleen Frederick, Sis. Violet Thom
The Twelve Tribes Blessing Drive has begun.
The Coordinators for the Twelve Tribes Blessing Drive are:
Judah/Simeon (Jan/Feb)-GAYLENE FRANCIS
Levi/Reuben (Mar/Apr)-ALICIA GRANT
Zebulun/Issachar (May/Jun)-NORMA GRANT
Dan/Gad (Jul/Aug)—SUGINIA JONES
Asher/Naphtali (Sep/Oct)-BEATRIZ SHERWOOD
Joseph (Ephraim and Manasse) Benjamin (Nov/Dec)-MAHALIA NURSE & YVETTE DICK-MCKAIN
United Women in Faith Announcement
The United Women in Faith invites you to join us for our Christmas Extravaganza at Hunterdon Hills Playhouse on Saturday, December 12, 2026.
The total cost of the trip is $185.00. The $50.00 deposit deadline has passed, and the final payment is due by November 1, 2026.
If you have any questions or would like additional information, please contact Sister Beatriz Sherwood, Sister Veda, Sister Ena, or Tynisa.
Sick and Shut-In
| Name | Telephone |
| Emily Isles | 718-346-0817 |
| Eastlyn Welch | N/A |
| Grace Gyimah | 917-334-7105 |
| Sandra Dubois | 718-774-4836 |
| Jean Best | 718-778-4179 |
| Hilda Dyce | 718-251-6351 |
| Pinkney Headley | 718-342-1056 |
| Joyce Thompson | 718-649-6550 |
| Sydney Campbell | 347-204-0850 |
| Una Wickham | 718-773-8645 |
| Silvine Moore | 718-363-1091 |
| Reginald Lawrence | 347-792-0159 |
| Carmen Headley | 718-735-4189 |
| Veronica Jackson | 934-867-9373 |
| Cynthia Strachan | 347-262-1816 |
| Winsome Johnson | N/A |
| Veda Drummond | N/A |