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#

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