ALL SAINTS SUNDAY
November 2, 2025
Liturgist: Bro. Thayne Clarke
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: Bro. Thayne Clarke
*CALL TO WORSHIP:
L: On this All Saints Sunday, we gather to remember teachers and storytellers who made God’s stories come alive for us.
P: We give thanks!
L: We remember choir members, praise bands, organists, and all the musicians who sang and played your praises.
P: We give thanks!
L: We remember preachers and lay leaders who led our worship through the years.
P: We give thanks!
L: We remember parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and siblings who showed us how to hold fast to the faith.
P: We give thanks!
L: We remember our church families – this one and others we have loved. We remember all those who have been a part of this faith family with whom we grew our faith and our love for God and neighbor.
P: We give thanks!
L: We remember our ancestors in the faith whose courage enables us to be here today.
P: We give thanks for the saints who came before us, are present here with us, and will continue after us. Thanks be to God!
OPENING HYMN: “For All the Saints” UMH # 711
OPENING PRAYER:
Sovereign of Creation, all that we have comes from you. We gather in your presence, surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, people from every tribe and nation, every kindred and tongue, to lift our voices in praise, to be transformed into your saints, to be sent out to gather others to share the eternal banquet. Receive the praise we offer, work in us, and through us. You alone are holy, you alone are the Most High, you alone are worthy of our praise. Glory to you, O God, and to the Lamb, our Shepherd, and to the Spirit that unites us all,
today and ever more. Amen.
PRAISE and WORSHIP: “I Sing Praises, Worthy is the Lamb, What a beautiful name”
WELCOME OF VISITORS AND PASSING THE PEACE:
CHURCH NOTICES
HAPPY BIRTHDAY/WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES
STEWARDSHIP MOMENT
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:
God, we give our gifts with all the faith that we possess. We believe that you will provide, that you will redeem, that you care, and that you invite us to partner with you. Bless these gifts as they are used to share the good news of Christ through the ministries of the church. Amen
SCRIPTURE READINGS:
Old Testament: Hab. 1:1-4; 2:1-4
New Testament: Luke 19:1-10
The word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.
GLORIA PATRI: “Thank you, Lord” UMH# 84
LIGHTING OF THE CANDLES IN REMEMBRANCE
Prayer: Pg. # 713
HYMN: “ Kum Ba Yah” UMH# 494
SERMON: Dr. Andrea Smith, Pastor
COMMUNION: Pgs: # 12-15
Communion Hymn: “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing ” UMH# 400
PASTORAL PRAYER Dr. Andrea Smith, Pastor
CLOSING HYMN: “We’ll Understand it Better By and By” UMH# 525
BENEDICTION: Dr. Andrea Smith, Pastor
Beloved, now we are the saints of God, and it does not yet appear what we shall be. But we know when we let Jesus reign in our hearts, we will appear to others as a reflection of God’s Son. We leave this place determined to imitate Christ. Amen!
Announcements
HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY, ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA
Calling all children and youth to join the Lions Club for our Literacy Fiesta on Saturday, November 15th, from 11 am- 2 pm here at Bethany.
We will be celebrating our 137th Church Anniversary on Sunday, November 9th, at our 11 am Service. Our Guest Preacher will be retired pastor, Rev. Gertrude Nation. We are asking every member to give $1 for every year of the church’s existence. The anniversary offering will be used to pay our Apportionment to Conference. We still have 6 months to pay off this year in its entirety. Please make every effort, and we thank you.
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 has resumed 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. Copies of Week 2 are available. Please see the Pastor.
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#
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 |