June 7, 2026
Liturgist: Sis. Norma 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. Norma Grant
*CALL TO WORSHIP:
Liturgist: Like Abram and Sarai, God calls us to go into the unknown, trusting that God’s promises are true.
People: Whether we are certain or full of doubts, God blesses us that we may be a blessing.
Liturgist: God sends us into the world to journey by faith, believing that God’s blessings are greater than anything we can imagine.
People: Whether the path is straight or winding, God blesses us that we may be a blessing.
Liturgist: God gathers us today with trusted companions, those who also follow God’s call, even when it does not make sense to the world around us.
People: Whether we journey with friends or feel all alone, God blesses us that we may be a blessing.
Liturgist: As we gather to worship, may we remember that we are God’s people, blessed by God to be a blessing to our world that is hurting and desperately in need of good news.
People: God, form us today as a family of faith, that your blessings might flow out of us and into our world, drawing all people into your promise of abundant life and flourishing. Amen.
OPENING HYMN: “A Mighty Fortress is Our God” UMH# 110
OPENING PRAYER:
Long before the change of name, before the first signs of new life showed the beginnings of promises fulfilled, You asked Abram to make his home among foreigners, and share the blessing that was to come. And now, O God, you ask the same faith of us: The faith to count ourselves among the least, to find our place alongside the poor and broken; The faith to trust in your mercy and your promises, and to share what we have received; The faith to wait expectantly for your reign of justice and equity, together with those who most need its gifts.
Teach us to be children of Abram, sharers of the blessings we enjoy: The blessing of plenty shared with those who have need, The blessing of healing shared with those who are sick and wounded, The blessing of joy shared with those who celebrate and of tears shared with those who grieve, The blessing of friendship shared with those who are excluded, and of solidarity with those who fight injustice, The blessing of peace shared with those in conflict, and of confrontation shared with those who bring harm; And in some small way, may our faith and our sharing, help to bring your promises into being in our world.
Amen.
PRAISE and WORSHIP: Praise Is What I Do, You Deserve It
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.
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: “This Little Light of Mine” UMH# 585
DOXOLOGY: “Jesus, Remember Me” UMH# 488
PRAYER OF DEDICATION:
Calling God, you spoke to Abram and set him on a journey, not with full clarity, but with full trust. You promised blessing—and with it, purpose. We come now as your people, also journeying by faith, offering these gifts not for our greatness, but so that your promise might be fulfilled through us: to bless the world. Use these offerings to build relationships, to mend the broken, and to draw all families of the earth toward your heart. May our giving reflect our trust, and may our trust lead us to go where you send, step by step, stage by stage, into your future. Amen.
SCRIPTURE READINGS:
Old Testament: Gen. 12:1-9
New Testament: Mt. 9:9-18; 18-26
The word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.
GLORIA PATRI: “Lead Me, Lord” UMH# 473
HYMN: “He Leadeth me: O Blessed Thought” UMH# 128
SERMON: “ Journey into the Unknown” Sis. Mayleen Frederick
HYMN: “ Only Trust Him” UMH# 337
PASTORAL PRAYER
CLOSING HYMN: “God Will Take Care of You” UMH# 130
BENEDICTION :
Go now as the people
e of God, a family.
Lectionary Scriptures Reading for the Week:
Genesis 12:1-9
Psalm 33:1-12
Romans 4:13-25
Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26
Announcements
The funeral service for Bro. Nevel Burnett, the son of Vera Burnett, will be on Wednesday, June 10. The viewing will be from 9 am – 10 am, and the service will follow immediately. The repast will follow the burial. Please keep the family in your prayers.
The Hunger Program is asking for donations of wire hangers, as many as you can spare. Thank you
The July/August Birthdays are hosting a trip to Woodbury Commons Shopping Outlets and Catskills Resorts World on Saturday, September 5th. Cost is $100 per ticket. Seats are limited, so get your ticket before they sell out! Thank you!
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.
Sunday, June 28, will be the Recognition of our Children/Youth. We will acknowledge our graduates, have a presentation from Quest for Christ, close out our Saturday Program, and Sunday School. We will also have a Youth Message. Please be in church so we can celebrate ALL of our children and Youth. We will also have a fellowship after the service.
The pastor will be out of the office from May 28 to June 15 for vacation and conferences. For emergencies, please contact the office, Sis. SuGinia, Lay Leader, or Sis Nicole, SPPRC Chair.
Our Annual Conference will be June 11 through 14, with the Worship Service being on Sunday, June 14, beginning at 10 am. As such, our service on Sunday, June 14, will begin at 10 am to coincide with that service. We will be watching the service on livestream and have communion on that Sunday with our fellow United Methodists. You will see baptism, acknowledgment of confirmands, ordination, and hear our Bishop preach. There will be no communion on the 1st Sunday in June.
For all Bethany events, all programs must be seen and approved by the Pastor.
The Twelve Tribes Blessing Drive has begun. If you haven’t signed up with your birthday information, please see the list and sign up with your coordinator. Thank you.
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
Women’s Day Events
1) Tea Party/ Fashion Show – June 13
Team – Rosemary Malcolm, Colleen Barrington, Cynella Simon
2) Bethany Cruise – September 19th
an exciting brunch cruise around Manhattan on the Spirit of New York.
The cost of the cruise is $200.00 per adult and $180.00 for children under 12.
Secure your seat by making a deposit. Deposits are being taken by Sister Norma and Sister Yvette
3) Prayer Breakfast- Saturday, Oct. 24th
Team – Sis. Mayleen Frederick, Sis. Violet Thom
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 |