Sunday, May 25, 2025
Liturgist: Sis. Onesa Bodden
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. Onesa Bodden
*CALL TO WORSHIP:
L: In the beginning, the voice that whispered us into being still whispers, saying…
P: Let there be light!
L: In the wilderness, the voice that fed us from heaven still feeds us, saying…
P: Let there be light!
L: In the story we share with this God of mystery and amazing love, the voice calls to us each and every morning, saying….
P: Let there be light!
OPENING HYMN: “Come, Ye Thankful People, Come” UMH # 694
OPENING PRAYER:
God of the stars and galaxies, God of the seed and Earth, we thank you that you continue to come to us, to amaze us, to laugh with us, to cry with us, to comfort us, and to show us that your love shines through us and your creation, bringing light to a darkened world. May this beauty and peace be reflected in this sacred circle. In the name of the Christ-presence, we pray. Amen.
PRAISE and WORSHIP
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.
SCRIPTURE READINGS:
Old Testament: Psalm 67
New Testament: John 14:23-29
The word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.
GLORIA PATRI: “Glory Be to the Father” UMH# 70
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 Marching in the Light of God” AAHH# 164
DOXOLOGY: “Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty” UHM# 64 (V. 4)
PRAYER OF DEDICATION:
God of all gifts, of all bounty, of every tree and plant and every fruit and vegetable
everything we have comes from you. We give you thanks for this abundance.
We pray that what we give might be used as a balm to heal the nations, to restore your love-grounded peace among all creation. Amen.
HYMN: “There’s Within My Heart a Melody” UMH# 380
SERMON: Pastor Andrea Smith
HYMN: “Spirit Song ” UMH# 347
PASTORAL PRAYER Pastor Andrea Smith
CLOSING HYMN: “Blessed Quietness” FWS # 2142
BENEDICTION: Pastor Andrea Smith
Peace…peace I leave with you. Peace…peace I offer you.
Peace…as we walk into the world to be the presence of the Holy to all we meet.
Peace…peace…peace…peace.
Announcements
HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY GUYANA
We will be having a Brunch after service on Sunday, June 1, to celebrate all Fathers and Men of the church. Please bring your husbands and significant others to church on that Sunday and let us have a good time of fellowship with the Men of the church. They are the honorees for the day and will be sitting with Pastor at her table.
The Women’s Day Committee will be hosting a “Tea Party” on
Saturday, June 14, from 3 PM to 6 PM at Bethany UMC. Tickets are available. The donation will be $30.00.
Join Bethany United Women In Faith
At Hunterdon Hills Playhouse Dinner Theater Presents:
“Never Too Late” Saturday, October 18, 2025
is a hilarious farce about a man in his fifties who suddenly learns he’s about to be a father again. It’s been 24 years since his daughter was born, and he’s a little reluctant to repeat the process. Adding to this shock, his normally meek wife suddenly begins laying down the law around the house. We’re sure you can imagine the non-stop laughs that this situation presents.
- Cost Per Person: $145.00
- Deposit: $40.00
- Final Payment Due: TBA
Please see Sis. Beatriz, Sis. Ena, Dec. Monica for further information.
Vacation Bible School is fast approaching. We need a volunteer to do registration for VBS. If you are interested, please see the Pastor.
Bethany’s Support Group will be available for support.
Prayers and conversation on the 2nd and 4th Sundays after church.
On Saturday, May 31@, at 4 pm, our Musical Director, Bro. Daniel Jean will be presenting …”Ladies of Gospel” Concert. Donation will be $40. See Sis. Nicole, Sis. Monica, Sis. Gayle or Sis. Suginia for tickets. Tickets are available.
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 |
| Julita Jermin |
| Noel Luckain |
| Joyce Thompson |
| Sydney Campbell |
| Queenie Power |
| Una Wickham |
| Silvine Moore |
| Reginald Lawrence |
| Carmen Headley |
| Veronica Jackson |
| Cynthia Strachan |
| Louann Harrison |