First Sunday After Easter
April 27, 2025
| Pastor: Ralph Wrightstone | Online Bulletin Church Bulletin Insert Photos. | Music Director: Travis Oaks |
This is the Second Sunday of Easter in what is called Eastertide, a period that includes the 40 days after Jesus' Resurrection, spent with his disciples until his Ascension, and contiuning until the end of the 50 days at Pentecost.
The church service today will feature a "Hymn Sing", led by Janie & Craig Zody while Tina and Travis are away, with the choice of hymns guided by the audience. If you have come to this online service early enough and are able, consider coming to the church for this special service. This online service will still be here when you return. (The Resource Page of this service also has links to some earlier hymn sings at Bethel).
Now, settle back and participate in this service that pastor Ralph has prepared for you.
The church service today will feature a "Hymn Sing", led by Janie & Craig Zody while Tina and Travis are away, with the choice of hymns guided by the audience. If you have come to this online service early enough and are able, consider coming to the church for this special service. This online service will still be here when you return. (The Resource Page of this service also has links to some earlier hymn sings at Bethel).
Now, settle back and participate in this service that pastor Ralph has prepared for you.
for links to some Resource materials for today's service.
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 04/27/25 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 04/27/25 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"
- . Slides - Welcome and Announcements . (03:03)
- Opening Hymn
. Verses . "Because He Lives" . (UMH 364)
:
Let us know if you have a favorite hymn that you would like to have included in an online service. - . Slides - Call to Worship, Apostle's Creed and Gloria Patria . (02:41)
We hope that you will participate privately or communally in this responsive reading as part of your worship service. - . Youth Message: "A Combination Lock" . (03:34)
- . OT Scripture Reading:
Psalm 118:14-29 . (01:59)
......consider following along with a favored translation of your own. - . Slides - Pastor's Thoughts, Prayers and Lord's Prayer . (12:21)
The slides here include a list of those for whom prayers have been requested.
The pastor's thoughts include a lesson on the Old Testament book of Ecclesiastes. Today Pastor Ralph will look at: Ecclesiastes 12:1-8. - The Message
. Scripture:
John 20:29-31 . (02:30)
You may wish to follow the reading of the scripture in your own Bible.
. Message: "No Lock on Your Heart Will Keep Jesus Out" . (10:54)
- Closing Hymn:
. Verses . "Blessed Assurance" . (UMH 369)
- Closing Chorus and 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