July 19, 2026
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. Evan Hobbs
*CALL TO WORSHIP:
Liturgist: Today, we gather to join our voices with winds and seas, sunshine and rain, mountains and grassy plains to worship God, our Creator.
People: We gather as children of God, stewards of God’s creation.
Liturgist: We gather to join our hearts with creatures who creep and crawl, slither and squirm, swim and soar, to worship God, our Creator.
People: We gather as children of God, stewards of God’s creation.
Liturgist: We gather as witnesses of the harm that has been done to God’s creation, to the groanings of the earth and all the earth’s inhabitants who long for peace and flourishing.
People: We gather as children of God, stewards of God’s creation.
Liturgist: Come, let us worship God who strengthens and equips us, guiding us to live out our faith as good stewards of God’s good creation.
People: Come, let us worship God who inspires and empowers us to be stewards of hope and redemption in a wounded and hurting world! Amen.
OPENING HYMN: “Praise to the Lord, Almighty” UMH# 139
OPENING PRAYER:
God of grace and love, We rely on Your love extended to us in all ways and at all times, extravagantly and with generosity. We live day by day knowing that Your care and concern is poured out for us in Your provision for our needs and beyond our imagining. You entrust us with the gift of the good news of the Gospel and invite us to be partners in the sharing of the message of grace. Day by day, we realise the many gifts lavished upon us. We come to You to acknowledge and praise You for all Your goodness to us. 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: “Come on and bless the Lord with me”
DOXOLOGY: “Praise God from Whom all blessings flow” UMH# 95
PRAYER OF DEDICATION:
Compassionate Creator, you formed us from the dust of the earth and breathed into us life and purpose. In these gifts we return, we offer more than resources; we offer our hope. Let these gifts, given in trust, be signs of our partnership in the renewal of all creation. Awaken in us a holy longing, as deep as the groaning of the earth itself, for justice, healing, and new life. May our giving participate in your redemption, until the world rejoices in freedom and glory as your children. We offer this with joy, in the name of Christ our Redeemer. 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: Psalm 139: 1-12;23-24
New Testament: Romans 8: 12-25
The word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.
GLORIA PATRI: “He Is Lord” AAHH# 285
HYMN: “Just As I am” UMH# 357
SERMON: “Seen By God, Secured by Grace” Rev. Renessta Haigler
HYMN: “Lead Me, Guide Me ” AAHH# 474
CLOSING HYMN: “Here I am Lord” UMH# 593
BENEDICTION : Rev. Renessta Haigler
POSTLUDE
Lectionary Scriptures Reading for the Week:
Genesis 28:10-19a
Psalm 139:1-12, 23-24
Romans 8:12-25
Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43
Announcements
From the Pastor’s Desk:
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
There will be an orientation meeting on Saturday, August 1st, at noon in the fellowship hall at Bethany UMC. For those who are going on the trip to Chicago.
“On Saturday, August 8th, 2026, the tribes of Levi and Reuben would like to cordially invite you to “Bethany’s Family Fun Picnic Day,” located at Canarsie Park (Seaview & Remsen Avenue, Bklyn, NY). During this time we will engage in fellowship, laughter, organized sports, and much more. Please bring your folding chairs, blankets and anything else that will make you comfortable on this day. The cost for adults is $30 and children 12 years and younger, $20. Food and beverages are included in this price. The exact location of the park will be told 1 week prior to the date, with our family fun picnic experience taking place from 12pm – 5pm.
Thank you, Alicia
Women’s Day Events
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 |
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