February 15, 2026
Liturgist: Sis. Suginia Jones
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. Suginia Jones
*CALL TO WORSHIP:
Liturgist: On this Transfiguration Sunday, we gather on the mountaintop with Jesus, wondering what we will encounter.
People: We gather to worship with our hearts and our lives.
Liturgist: We witness the revelation of Christ’s divinity made plain before us.
People: We come to witness God’s glory revealed.
Liturgist: We remember that God’s glory is not about spectacle but truth, not about show but about Love made real among us.
People: We come to remember God’s glory revealed.
Liturgist: We follow Jesus down from the mountaintop into the valleys, as God’s glory goes before us and behind us.
People: We come to be sent out to share God’s glory revealed. Thanks be to God! Amen.
OPENING HYMN: “Guide Me, O Thy Great Jehovah” UMH # 127
OPENING PRAYER:
Radiant God, we come to you on the mountaintop to experience your glory. You come to us in the valleys. We meet you in gladness in a place where heaven and earth collide. May our worship of you encourage us on the journey and make us aspire to reflect your kindom in the world. Transform us and keep us near to you. Amen.
PRAISE and WORSHIP: “Only You are Holy, I really love the Lord and Days of Elijah”
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” MH# 333
DOXOLOGY: “My Tribute” UMH# 99
PRAYER OF DEDICATION:
Radiant God, you meet us in moments of mystery and transformation, calling us to listen, to follow, and to give ourselves in love. As we offer these gifts, we confess our impatience with waiting and our longing for clarity, even when you speak from the cloud. Let these offerings be more than habit; let them reflect the light of Christ we have glimpsed on the mountaintop and the hope we carry into the valleys below. Use them—and us—to shine your love where shadows linger, until all your beloved children know they are seen, named, and cherished. In the name of your Beloved Son, we pray. Amen.
SCRIPTURE READINGS:
Old Testament: Ex 24:12-18
New Testament: Mt. 17:1-9
The word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.
GLORIA PATRI: “El Shaddai” UMH# 123
HYMN: “My Hope Is Built” UMH# 368
SERMON: Dr. Andrea Smith, Pastor
HYMN: “Nothing but the Blood” UMH# 362
PASTORAL PRAYER: Dr. Andrea Smith, Pastor
CLOSING HYMN: “I Stand Amazed in the Presence” UMH# 371
BENEDICTION : Dr. Andrea Smith, Pastor
Come down from the mountain with mountain-like faith. Walk on God’s paths as bright, shining lights. Live in God’s ways with faith, hope, and love. Go into the world transformed and renewed!
Pastor’s New Hours will be Wednesdays and Fridays from 11 am- 4 pm (weather permitting).
Liturgical Scriptures Reading for the Week:
Psalm 2
2 Peter 1:16-21
Matthew 17:1-9
Announcements
Our Cooperative Parish Ash Wednesday Service will be held In Person on Wednesday, Feb 18, at 7 Pm at Union UMC, 121 New York Ave.
Please notify any member of Finance how you would like to receive your financial statements.
Leaders, please meet with your committees to determine how your committees are living out our Mission Statement. Our next Leaders Meeting will be on Saturday, March 21 @ 1:00 pm.
Confirmation classes will begin soon. You must sign up by 2/22 to participate in the confirmation classes.
Please note that all announcements for the Sunday’s bulletin must be received by the office no later than Wednesday at noon.
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.
Quest for Christ meets on Fridays from 6 pm to 8 pm. All youth between the ages of 13-18 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 |