Harvest Sunday
Christ the King Sunday, November 23, 2025
Liturgist: Sis. Violet Thom
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. Violet Thom
*CALL TO WORSHIP:
L: Rejoice, people of God! Celebrate the life within you, and Christ’s presence in your midst!
P: Our eyes shall be opened! The present will have new meaning, and the
future will be bright with hope
L:Rejoice people of God! Bow your heads before the One who is our wisdom and our Strength.
P: We place ourselves before this God, that we may be touched and
cleansed by the power of God’s Spirit. Amen
OPENING HYMN: “Jesus Shall Reign” UMH # 157
CHIDREN’S PROCESSION: “Bringing in the Sheaves”
OPENING PRAYER:
Come once again, and feed your flock like a shepherd. Come once again, and gather up the children, the oppressed, the sick, the lonely, the humble, and the rejected of the earth. Turn our hearts to the least of your children, for if we lose them, we become lost. Reconcile us to you and to those we have hurt. On this Christ the King Sunday, join us together with neighbors, with strangers, and especially with our own household. Bring us to your light in our time of darkness, through your Son, Jesus Christ. Amen.
PRAISE and WORSHIP: “Jehova Is Your Name, How Great is Our God/How Great Thou Art (Medley)”
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: “We are climbing Jacob’s Ladder” UMH# 418
DOXOLOGY: “Give Thanks with a Grateful Heart”
PRAYER OF DEDICATION:
Compassionate Shepherd, You do not abandon your flock, even when we wander or divide. You gather us in Christ, our righteousness, and teach us to live in unity, mercy, and peace. As we bring these gifts, may they be signs of our desire to follow your way—offering compassion where there has been hurt, justice where there has been harm, and hope where there has been despair. Strengthen us to live as people waiting not in fear, but in faith—serving the reign of Christ not just with words, but with lives shaped by generosity and love. In the name of the One who gathers and leads us always. Amen.
CHILDREN’S THANKSGIVING PROGRAM
Welcome, Welcome: Shenica
Thanksgiving Greeting: Lora
A Prayer for Harvest: Samah
SONGS:
“Very Thankfully” Woodmalie
“God’s Good Gift” Danielle
“Thanksgiving Meaning” Alber
“The Harvest Within” Camron
SELECTION: “The Goodness of God”
SCRIPTURE READINGS:
Old Testament: Jeremiah 23:16 Jaden
New Testament: Luke 1:68-79 Camron
The word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.
GLORIA PATRI: “Thank you, Lord” UMH# 84
SELECTION: Men’s Quartet
SERMON: Dr. Andrea Smith, Pastor
HYMN: “I’ve got Peace Like a River” FWS# 2145
PASTORAL PRAYER: Dr. Andrea Smith, Pastor
RECESSIONAL: “Crown Him with Many Crowns” UMH# 327
BENEDICTION : Dr. Andrea Smith, Pastor
Though the days increase in their darkness, the Lord of light and love reigns supreme. May the power of God’s love be in your hearts and reflected in your lives now and always. Go in peace, and may God’s peace be with you. AMEN.
Liturgical Scriptures Reading for the Week:
Announcements
Sis. Nation’s funeral will be on Friday, November 28, with viewing from 9 am to 11 am and service at 11 am.
In sorrow, we announce the passing of Mrs. Linnette Ellington, mother of Audrey Radjpaul-Parker. The funeral service will be on Thursday,
December 4. With viewing from 6 pm to 7 pm and service at 7 pm, followed by repass.
Please be advised to give Bro. Marshall, any donation for Jamaica, while Sis. Grant is away.
As the Holidays are not happy times for everyone, we will have a Night of
Remembrance sponsored by S.O.S on Friday, December 5th.
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.
The Church office will be closed the week of Thanksgiving. (11/24-28)
Toys for Tots Donation Drive 2025
Help us bring joy to children and families this Christmas season!
We are collecting new, unwrapped toys for children from newborn to 18 years old.
Donation Deadline: Thursday, December 4, 2025
🎉 Community Toy Giveaway: Saturday, December 6, 2025
Drop-Off Locations:
• Place toys in the Christmas stockings or Toy Donation Box located in the Pastor’s Office.
• Gift cards (Target, Walmart, Amazon, Visa, etc.) are highly recommended for older youth and can be given directly to Sister Nicole Douglas.
“It is more blessed to give than to receive.” — Acts 20:35 (NRSV)
We invite you to our Advent Meditations. 30 days of celebrating the Presence of God. Beginning on December 1-January 16th, from 7:00-7:30 am on the Conference Prayer Line
The nursery needs to be cleaned up. Please remove all items that don’t belong in there. It is no longer a storage space.
It’s that time of year again, to purchase your calendars from Sis. Norma Grant. This year, she is starting early, and there will be catalogs on the table in the narthex.
From the Pastor’s Desk: Our annual Lay Leadership Training will be taking place via Zoom on Saturday, February 14, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This is a MANDATORY TRAINING for all chairpersons and co-chairpersons (committee members are welcome). Please save the date.
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 with day and evening groups. For the Fall, we will be using the book “The Lord’s Prayer” by Mary Lou Redding. The Zoom info: Meeting ID# 84334206486 & Passcode: 099590
To call in, dial: 646 931 3860. (Bible study will resume on December 3)
Sunday School had resumed for children of ALL ages. Sunday School begins at 10 am.
The Children’s Saturday Program has begun. All children are welcome. The program begins at 10 am.
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 |
| Julita Jermin |
| Joyce Thompson |
| Sydney Campbell |
| Queenie Power |
| Una Wickham |
| Silvine Moore |
| Reginald Lawrence |
| Carmen Headley |
| Veronica Jackson |
| Cynthia Strachan |
| Winsome Johnson |
| Nevel Burnett |