February 13, 2022
| Pastor: Ralph Wrightstone | Bulletin Insert Photos | Music Director: Travis Oaks |
On this 6th Sunday after Epiphany, the "Epiphany Event" celebrated is Jesus' first "teaching moment" following his choosing twelve Apostles from among the many disciples who were following him. Jesus' message for them, today known as "The Sermon on the Plain", describes blessings that God has for many who follow him in sorrow, but also forecasts sorrows for those who have sought the "blessings" of this world...In the continuation of this message, next week, Jesus will describe some "rules for living" in this world...the foundation for those rules primarily being compassionate "Love" for others.
On a side note, tomorrow is Valentine's Day, a day that the secular calendar acknowledges for showing "love" for another. Our challenge would be that we actually show "Love" for that other.
(Pastor Ralph shares many more "thoughts" about Valentine's Day and Bible passages on Love later in this service.)
(Pastor Ralph shares many more "thoughts" about Valentine's Day and Bible passages on Love later in this service.)
for links to some Resource materials for today's service.
We are also having a service at 11:00 this morning in Bethel's sanctuary. An insert to the bulletin, provided by a link above, presents Bethel UMC's policy regarding these gatherings during the time of COVID-19 restrictions.
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For those unable to attend the services at the church, a new service will be available here online before 10:00 am each Sunday morning, using the same format as the on-site service. So you may "gather" here for an "Early Service" at 10:00 or the traditional service at 11:00...actually it will be available here at any time all week. We hope that you will find it a refreshing place to come into God's house.
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For those unable to attend the services at the church, a new service will be available here online before 10:00 am each Sunday morning, using the same format as the on-site service. So you may "gather" here for an "Early Service" at 10:00 or the traditional service at 11:00...actually it will be available here at any time all week. We hope that you will find it a refreshing place to come into God's house.
NOTE: Each part of this online service consists of an audio file and, for most, a Link to a pdf file of "projection slides". Click on the 
symbol to play the audio file under a separate browser tab or in a new window. Then select the "Bethel 02/13/22 Service" browser tab or return to this window to open the Link to the "slides". It is best to stop the playing of one Audio segment and close its tab or window before starting another.
We hope that you will fully participate in the service provided here, taking the time to raise your voice or read along with the hymns and responses, and listening to the recorded messages and songs that have been prepared for you. Realize that, though not meeting face-to-face, you are virtually gathering with many others for this time of worship, celebration and spiritual refreshment.
symbol to play the audio file under a separate browser tab or in a new window. Then select the "Bethel 02/13/22 Service" browser tab or return to this window to open the Link to the "slides". It is best to stop the playing of one Audio segment and close its tab or window before starting another.
We hope that you will fully participate in the service provided here, taking the time to raise your voice or read along with the hymns and responses, and listening to the recorded messages and songs that have been prepared for you. Realize that, though not meeting face-to-face, you are virtually gathering with many others for this time of worship, celebration and spiritual refreshment.
- . Verse - Prelude/Processional - "Sing Alleluia to the Lord"
During normal times...acolytes would bring light to the candles on the altar, followed by the pastor and other worship leaders...today, it simply provides an opening for this time of Worship. - . Slides - Welcome and Announcements . (04:14)
- Opening Hymn
. Verses - "He Has Made Me Glad" (TFWS 2270)
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Another Hymn for you
This hymn seems appropriate on this day before Valentine's Day: . Verses - "The Gift of Love" (UMH 408)
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This isn't a hymn but a reading for you of Paul's "Love Chapter" in 1 Corinthians. - . Slides - Call to Worship, Apostle's Creed and Gloria Patria . (02:30)
We hope that you will participate privately or communally in this responsive reading as part of your worship service. ..and thanks again to Lexie for helping with this part of the service. - . OT Scripture Reading: "Psalm 1" . (02:35)
......consider following along with a favored translation of your own. - . Slides - Pastor's Thoughts, Prayers and Lord's Prayer . (11:31)
The slides here include a list of those for whom prayers have been requested.
Please continue to include this prayer for the youth among your prayers for Bethel at this time. - . Message: "Fools Gold" . (16:40)
You may wish to follow the reading of Luke 6:17-26 in your own Bible. (The "Church" message on this day, with the same topic, will be on the "Sermons" page of Bethel's web site later this week.) - Closing Hymn:
. Verse . "Glorify Thy Name" . (TFWS 2016)
- Closing Chorus & Benediction:
. Verse - "Bind Us Together"
Please let us know of any problems you have with or suggestions about this site by sending an email to "bumctlh@gmail.com". If you have any announcements or prayer concerns you would like included next week you may contact Pastor Ralph Wrightstone directly at: 850-591-9785