Third Sunday after Epiphany
January 21, 2024
| Pastor: Ralph Wrightstone | Bulletin Insert Photos | Music Director: Travis Oaks |
On this Third Sunday after Epiphany pastor Ralph is continuing the series of sermons
begun last week with today's message: God Bless America Again - Part 2.
Click here for pictures and
recordings from last week's church service, or here
to just hear that church message.
You may not have noticed, but the Resource pages in the online services have been carrying information about alternate series of services, provided by the UMC Discipleship Resources. For this Season After Epiphany, their series has 5 services under the theme: "Becoming the People of God". The top of each Resource page for this season has 5 graphics representing the 5 weeks of services. Clicking on one of those graphics will open the Resource page for that week's service. Thus, today's resource page allows you to review information about each of the supplied services from the first (2 weeks ago) to the last (in 2 weeks). Again, these UDM services are not related to Bethel's online or church services but are provided for your personal study and reflection as you have time and interest. Each resource page also has a link to some suggestions for using the UDM supplied materials.
You may not have noticed, but the Resource pages in the online services have been carrying information about alternate series of services, provided by the UMC Discipleship Resources. For this Season After Epiphany, their series has 5 services under the theme: "Becoming the People of God". The top of each Resource page for this season has 5 graphics representing the 5 weeks of services. Clicking on one of those graphics will open the Resource page for that week's service. Thus, today's resource page allows you to review information about each of the supplied services from the first (2 weeks ago) to the last (in 2 weeks). Again, these UDM services are not related to Bethel's online or church services but are provided for your personal study and reflection as you have time and interest. Each resource page also has a link to some suggestions for using the UDM supplied materials.
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.
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 01/21/24 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 01/21/24 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.
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Verse - Prelude/Processional - "Sing Alleluia to the Lord"
In a return to Pre-Covid practice, acolytes are bringing light to the candles on the altar to open this time of Worship. - . Slides -
Welcome and Announcements . (01:53)
- Opening Hymn
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Verses .
"You Are My All in All" . (W&S 3040)
:
(Let us know if you have a favorite hymn that you would like to have included in an online service.) -
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Slides - Call to Worship, Affirmation of Faith and Gloria Patria .
(02:32)
We hope that you will participate privately or communally in this responsive reading as part of your worship service. - . Old Testament Reading:
Psalm 45:1-7 .
(01:53)
......consider following along with a favored translation of your own. -
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Slides - Pastor's Thoughts and Prayers .
(07:01)
The slides here include a list of those for whom prayers have been requested. - The Message
. Scripture:
James 1:19-27 .
(01:43)
You may wish to follow the reading of the scripture in your own Bible.
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Message: "God Bless America Again, Part 2" .
(21:11)
. A Prayer for you, and closing words .
(01:16)
(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
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Verses .
"As the Deer" . (TFWS 2025)
- Benediction and Closing Chorus:
. 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