Bethel 12/25/22 Service

On this Christmas Sunday there is no Church Service at Bethel this morning. Our "Christmas Weekend" service was held last night in the Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. This "Online Service" is a combination of several previous services, but we hope will provide a source of inspiration during today and the coming week. The graphics at the top of this page, borrowed from the Christmas services of 2020 and 2021, contain links to informational articles on topics relevant to the Season of Christmas that begins today. The service that follows uses recordings from last night's Candlelight Service here to give you an opportunity to experience (or refresh the experience) of that meaningful service.
Now we wish you a very Merry Christmas for today and the season ahead.

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 12/25/22 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.

. Welcome . Pastor Ralph Wrightstone welcomes you to this Christmas Day service.
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Click here for pictures from the candlelight service.

. Verse - Prelude/Processional - "Sing Alleluia to the Lord"
. Welcome and Announcements . (02:55)
. Invocation and some Holy Humour . (03:24)
Opening Hymn
. Verses - "Go Tell It on the Mountain" . (02:12) . (UMH 251)
. Slides - Lighting the Candles of the Advent Wreath . (03:04)
Hymn
. Verses . "The First Noel" . (05:18) . (UMC 245)
. Madison Youth Ranch Offering . (01:38)
Special Music
. Introduction . (00:51)
. "The Tiny Little Manger", written and sung by Travis Oaks . (04:57)
The Message
. Introduction and Scripture: "John 1:5-14" . (02:53)
. Message: "Into the Light" . (12:34)
. About - Holy Communion (03:45)
We normally use consecrated crackers and grape juice during the service but you may use other elements for the acts of remembrance as you participate. During this time of "social distancing", the church service uses individual packets for communion taken in the pews.
Candlelight Service and Closing Hymn:
- "Silent Night" . (05:29) . (UMH 239) (verses on back of bulletin)
Individual candles are lit from the flame of the Christ candle and all will circle the room with the singing of Silent Night.
- Merry Merry Christmas to all - and distribution of Bethel ornaments... (02:03)

Thank you for coming. Our prayer will be that we will soon all gather again for worship in Bethel's Sanctuary, but until then we'll be here for you on Sunday morning.

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