Communion Sunday, February 1, 2026
Liturgist: Sis. Mayleen Frederick
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. Mayleen Frederick
*CALL TO WORSHIP:
Liturgist: Beloved, what worship does God desire of us?
People: To do justice, love kindness, and live humbly with God.
Liturgist: In our life together as the body of Christ, what worship does God desire of us?
People: To do justice, love kindness, and live humbly with God.
Liturgist: When we share the good news with all creation, what worship does God desire of us?
People: To do justice, love kindness, and live humbly with God.
Liturgist: Come, let us worship God with justice, kindness, and humility!
People: We come to worship God with our voices and our lives. Thanks be to God! Amen.
OPENING HYMN: “Lift High the Cross” UMH # 159
OPENING PRAYER:
Oh God, Our Creator, Redeemer, Sustainer-How do we thank you? How do we show our gratitude? Do you want signs and sacrifices? Do you want gold and cattle? Can we turn over our children to you? Would that repay our debt, make everything right? Tell us, what do you require in return for all your goodness?
Oh God, our teacher, example, companion—You have shown us what is good,
and call us to remember that what you require is not repayment of debt or settling the score, but obedience. Show us, God, when to do justice, how to love kindness, and where to walk, humbly, with you. Amen.
PRAISE and WORSHIP: “There is none like you, Come Jesus Come”
WELCOME OF VISITORS AND PASSING THE PEACE:
CHURCH NOTICES
HAPPY BIRTHDAY/WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES
MISSION STATEMENT:
As Disciples of Jesus Christ, our Mission is to be:
Demonstrators of His Love,
Messengers of His Gospel,
and Sharers of His Teachings.
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: “I’m Goin’a Sing When the Spirit Sing” UMH# 333
DOXOLOGY: “My Tribute” UMH# 99
PRAYER OF DEDICATION:
SCRIPTURE READINGS:
Old Testament: Micah 6:1-8
New Testament: Matt. 5:1-12
The word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.
GLORIA PATRI: “El Shaddai” UMH# 123
HYMN: “ Morning has Broken” UMH# 145
SERMON: Dr. Andrea Smith, Pastor
COMMUNION HYMN: “The Old Rugged Cross” UMH# 504
COMMUNION SERVICE
INVITATION:
Christ our Lord invites to his table all who love him, who earnestly repent of their sin and seek to live in peace with one another. Therefore, let us confess our sin before God and one another.
CONFESSION AND PARDON:
People: Merciful God, we have not loved you with our whole heart. We have failed to be an obedient church. We have not done your will; we have broken your law, we have rebelled against your love, we have not loved our neighbors, and we have not heard the cry of the needy. Forgive us, we pray. Free us for joyful obedience, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Leader: Hear the good news, Christ died for us while we were yet sinners; that proves God’s love towards us. In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven!
People: In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven.
PRAYER OF HUMBLE ACCESS:
(Unison) We do not presume to come to this thy table, O merciful Lord, trusting in our own righteousness, but in thy manifold and great mercies. We are not worthy so much as to gather up the crumbs underthy table, but thou art the same Lord, whose nature is always to have mercy. Grant us, therefore, gracious Lord, so to partake of this Sacrament of thy Son, Jesus Christ, that we may walk in newness of life, may grow into his likeness, and may evermore dwell in him, and he in us. Amen.
Our Lord, on the night in which he gave himself up for us he took bread
Let us break bread together on our knees, (our knees) let us break bread together on our knees. When I fall on my knees with my face to the rising sun, O Lord, have mercy on me.
He gave thanks to you, broke the bread, gave it to his disciples, and said: “Take, eat; this is my body which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” When the supper was over, he took the cup,…
Let us drink wine together on our knees, (our knees) let us drink wine together on our knees, (our knees) When I fall on my knees with my face to the rising sun, O Lord, have mercy on me.
He gave thanks to you, gave it to his disciple, and said: “Drink from this all of you; this is my blood of the new covenant, poured out for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.
And so, in remembrance of these your mighty acts in Jesus Christ, we offer ourselves in praise
Christ has died; Christ is risen; Christ will come again.
Leader: Pour out your Holy Spirit on us gathered here, and on these gifts of bread and wine. Make them be for us the body and blood of Christ, that we may be for the world the body of Christ, redeemed by his blood. By your Spirit, make us one with Christ, one with each other, and one in ministry to all the world, until Christ comes in final victory, and we feast at his heavenly banquet. Through your Son Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit in your holy church, all honor and glory is yours, almighty God, now and forever. Amen
Let us praise God together on our knees, let us praise God together on our knees, (our knees) When I fall on my knees with my face to the rising sun, O Lord, have mercy on me.
THE LORD’S PRAYER
SHARING OF THE BREAD AND CUP
HYMN: “Sweet Hour of Prayer” UMH# 496
PASTORAL PRAYER: Dr. Andrea Smith, Pastor
CLOSING HYMN: “Hymn of Promise” UMH# 707
BENEDICTION : Dr. Andrea Smith, Pastor
May the holy wisdom of God guard your ways and guide your paths. May the living truth of God enlighten your hearts and open your minds, and may the living Spirit of God give you life, and life to the full! Amen!
Pastor’s New Hours will be Wednesdays and Fridays from 11 am- 4 pm (weather permitting).
Liturgical Scriptures Reading for the Week:
Psalm 15
1 Corinthians 1:18-31
Matthew 5:1-12
Announcements
Graduation season will soon be upon us! To get an early start, we are asking all members who have children, grandchildren, or relatives graduating in 2026 to please submit their names to Sis. Venice or Sis. Mayleen.
We look forward to celebrating our graduates and their achievements.
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.
Time for our Youth to prepare themselves for confirmation. Parents, please see Deaconess Monica, Sis. Sharone or Bro. Thayne, concerning your child/children. We will begin classes in February. Please sign up early so proper preparations can be made for each person.
Quest for Christ Fridays has resumed meetings from 6 pm to 8 pm. This is our Youth program for ages 13-18. All youth are welcome (from the church and the community).
Bible Study is on Wednesdays, Daytime from 12:30 pm – 2 pm and Evening from 7:30-9 pm. The Zoom info: Meeting ID# 84334206486 & Passcode: 099590
To call in, dial 646-931-3860.
Bethany’s Support Group will be available for support.
Join us for prayers and conversation on the 2nd and 4th Sundays after church.
Please meet with them at the front of the Sanctuary.
Let’s Pray Together. Join us every Wednesday Morning at 6:00 am on the Conference Call. Tel # 267-807-9601 Access code 843974659#
Sick and Shut-In List
| Name |
| Clemen Holder |
| Thelma Martin |
| Emily Isles |
| Eastlyn Welch |
| Pauline Osborne |
| Grace Gyimah |
| Sandra Dubois |
| Jean Best |
| Amelia Cooper |
| Hilda Dyce |
| Pinkney Headley |
| Joyce Thompson |
| Sydney Campbell |
| Queenie Power |
| Una Wickham |
| Silvine Moore |
| Reginald Lawrence |
| Carmen Headley |
| Veronica Jackson |
| Cynthia Strachan |
| Winsome Johnson |
| Nevel Burnett |