Sunday, July 28, 2024
Liturgist: Sis. Donella Bracey
Media Team: Tynisa Caesar, Sanville Vernon, Nevel Burnett, David Thomas, Noah Thomas, 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. Donella Bracey
OPENING PRAYER: (unison)
Holy God, joy of the universe, it is your awesome love that brings us here.
You awaken within us a loving response, which hungers and thirsts for your truth and beauty. As we worship you, please do not give us the blessings
we want but the ones we most need. Satisfy us with the truth that we may need, though such truth might be most uncomfortable, and confront us with your holy beauty, that brings us healing. Through Christ Jesus your joyful Son. Amen!
PRAISE and WORSHIP: “You Know My Name, You Deserve It, Lord You Are God, Nobody Greater”
WELCOME AND PASSING THE PEACE:
CHURCH NOTICES:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY/WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES
SCRIPTURE READINGS:
Old Testament: Gen. 39:19-23
The word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.
GLORIA PATRI: “Turn Your Eyes upon Jesus” – UMH# 349
SOLO: Bro. Alfred Power
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) Please turn to the window and follow the directions of the Ushers.
OFFERTORY HYMN: “Give and It will come back to you”
DOXOLOGY: “Thank You, Lord” UMH# 84
PRAYER OF DEDICATION:
Loving God, in this sacred moment of offering, we come before you with humble hearts, recognizing your unwavering mercy and boundless compassion. As we present our gifts, may we also lay bare our shortcomings and seek your forgiveness and guidance. Grant us the courage to confront our humanity and the strength to strive for righteousness in all our endeavors. Amen.
INTRODUCTION OF SPEAKER: Sis. Nicole Douglas
SERMONIC HYMN: Alas! and Did My Savior Bleed (At the Cross)” UMH# 359
SERMON: “God’s presence in our prisons ” Rev. Edward Norman
HYMN: “I Need Thee Every Hour” UMH# 397
PASTORAL PRAYER: Rev. Edward Norman
CLOSING HYMN: “Guide Me, Thou Great Jehovah” UMH#127
BENEDICTION: Rev. Edward Norman
Beloved, receive this good news: Nothing can separate you from the love of God. May you go now in the blessing of God who forgives our sins and empowers us to turn once again to be and become who God calls us to be. Amen.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Please hold your bulletins so you will have the information
for upcoming events. Announcements and prayer lists will be available only on 1st Sunday.
We will begin our Summer hours with Service at 10 a.m. next Sunday, July 14. We will resume our 11 a.m. on Sunday, September 8th, with Communion on that Sunday.
Upcoming Events:
Come out; invite others to an Evening of Jazz
on Friday, Aug 23, at 8 pm
Trip to Sight & Sound in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, to see ‘Daniel’
Saturday, December 7th, 2024
The bus departs the church at 7:00 am sharp
Tickets – Adults – $250.00 Children (6-12) $210.00
Deposit – $50 required by July 28th Final payment due by October 27th.
Money to be given to Sister Antoinette Anthony; Sister Jennifer Joseph; or Sister Gayle Isles
United Women In Faith
Invites you to their Luncheon Show “One Slight Hitch” on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at The Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, NJ.
Cost per Person: $135.00 Final Payment is due August 18, 2024
Please make all checks payable to UMW OF BETHANY
Sick and Shut-In List
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Name |
Telephone |
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Thelma Martin |
718-251-2903 |
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Emily Isles |
718-346-0817 |
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Eastlyn Welch |
718-774-3955 |
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Pauline Osborne |
Four Seasons |
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Grace Gyimah |
917-334-7105 |
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Sandra Dubois |
718-774-4836 |
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Jean Best |
718-778-4179 |
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Amelia Cooper |
347-406-7270 |
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Hortense Drew |
718-467-4021 |
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Hilda Dyce |
718-251-6351 |
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Pinkney Headley |
718-342-1056 |
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Julita Jermin |
718-968-0374 |
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Noel Luckain |
718-451-5114 |
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Joyce Thompson |
718-649-6550 |
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Sydney Campbell |
347-204-0850 |
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Queenie Power |
917-257-0910 |
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Daphne John |
NY Congregational |
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Enid Mason |
718-771-4059 |
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Una Wickham |
718-773-8645 |
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Silvine Moore |
718-363-1091 |
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Reginald Lawrence |
347-792-0159 |
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Caroline Nanton |
917-789-0722 |
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Carmen Headley |
718-735-4189 |
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Veronica Jackson |
934-867-9373 |
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Cynthia Strachan |
347-262-1816 |
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Jocelyn Matterson |
917-753-3270 |