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Bethel Congregational UCC 536 N. Euclid Ave. Ontario, California 91762 www.betheluccontario.org [email protected] 909-984-9111 Office hours: Tuesday & Thursday -10:00 am to 1:00 pm; Friday by appointment Bethel Congregational Church United Church of Christ Ontario, California Dr. Sylvia Lee Mann, Pastor & Minister of [email protected] Joshua Jett, Ministry Intern ...............................................jjett@betheluccontario.org Sandy Gunn, Events Coordinator.......................................sgunn@betheluccontario.org (Please email information for the bulletin to Sandy Gunn) For Further Reflection Hafiz, 14th century “I wish I could show you, when you are lonely or in darkness, the astonishing Light of your own Being.” George Eliot “It seems to me we can never give up longing and wishing while we are thoroughly alive. There are certain things we feel to be beautiful and good, and we must hunger after them.” Galileo Galilei, 17th century “You cannot teach a man anything; you can only help him find it within himself.” Ann Voskamp, 21st century “But, someone, please give me--who is born again but still so much in need of being born anew--give me the details of how to live in the waiting cocoon before the forever begins?” Teilhard de Chardin, SJ, 20th century “I think that the world will not be converted to the heavenly hope of Christianity if first Christianity does not convert itself to the hope of the world.” May 31, 2015 ~ Trinity Sunday Welcome! Bethel Congregational UCC is a church that does God’s work in the world, nurtures spiritual growth, and helps to build a loving community. Bethel is an Open and Affirming Congregation Worship of God in Word & Sacrament ~ Ingathering ~ Prelude ~ Responding to God’s Word / Supporting God’s Mission ~ Music for Meditation Sandy Gunn Lighting of the Candles Choral Introit Acolytes Here I Am, Lord Chancel Choir ] Call to Worship (Unison) Joshua Jett Leader: Come into this household of the living God, the Three in One. Gather in the wonder of the mystery that God has invited us to share in. People: We have come as the family of Christ, led by the Spirit of God. Leader: Ascribe to the Divine glory and strength; ascribe to God the glory that is due. Worship the Triune God in the Beauty of Holiness. ] Responding Hymn Give Me a Clean Heart #188, NCH Children’s Return Unison Prayer of Confession & Assurance of Blessing Insert / Screen Prayers of the People Joys & Concerns (end with “Lord in Your Mercy”; all respond “Hear Our Prayer “) The Lord’s Prayer Screen Invitation to Offering (Unison Prayer) People: Our hope is that in this time of worship and learning, we might embrace what lies beyond our imagination and understanding. God is the Giver of life, Christ is the Gift sent to share our life, and the Holy Spirit the power that enables us to continue in generosity, justice and joy. Let us open our hearts and our lives to God and one another. ] Invocation Joshua Jett Offertory ] Gathering Hymn Here I Am, Lord Screen/Insert Welcome, Greetings & Announcements ] Gloria #759, NCH / Screen Scripture Epistle Reading Romans 8:12-17 Gospel Reading John 3: 1-17 Sermon Isaiah 6:1-8 “Signs and Questions” ] Please stand as you are able Joshua Jett Wayne Howell Dr. Sylvia Lee Mann #780, NCH / Screen ~ Going Forth / Be the Church ~ ] Singing Into Mission Anthem (dedicated to Don Reinhart) Flying Free Bethel Chancel Choir by Don Besig Children’s Time Sandy Gunn ] Doxology & Prayer of Dedication Sandy Gunn ~ Hearing God’s Word / God Is Still Speaking ~ Music for Offertory Holy, Holy, Holy #277, NCH Benediction, Blessing, Commission (Screen) Joshua Jett Take the hand of the person next to you. All: God, out of God’s great love, has created you. Jesus Christ, out of his great love, has redeemed you. The Holy Spirit, out of great love, has lifted and inspired you to go in peace and service throughout God’s world, proclaiming the good news of peace, love, hope, and joy to all. Go in peace. AMEN. Postlude The Mighty Carillon Wayne Howell, programmer v Please join us after worship for snacks & fellowship! v Here I Am, Lord Unison Prayer based on Isaiah 6 with majesty 11/29/10 C G G All who dwell I have wept I will set C 18 AM, LORD. Em 23 call-ing in the Em 28 33 G me. 1, 2. Is it Am night. I, I will hold D7 D7 We do not live out the beloved community you desire for all. C D7 I have send? G D7 Forgive us, we pray. your peo - ple in my G 3. C G heart. G HERE I heard Lord, D7 G I will go, We are so like Nicodemus, Lord. We come to you, hiding in the shadows of our own fears and terrors. We want you to give us peace and hope in our hearts, yet we find ourselves unable or unwilling to embrace the love through which you sent Christ to live among us. We take for granted the grandeur of you as Creator, of Christ as Redeemer, and of the Holy Spirit as ever-present sustainer. I will make their dark - ness bright. give them hearts for love a - lone. 'til their hearts are sat - is - fied. Lord? G Whom shall I Em D7 lead Am D7 My hand will save. They turn a - way. My hand will save. G Who will bear My light to them? I will speak My word to them. I will give My life to them. G D7 C G Holy One, we acknowledge that too often we try to live not acknowledging the mystery of your Being. Even though you have shown us your truth, we allow ourselves to rest in our own uncertainties. C I have heard My peo - ple cry. I have borne My peo - ple's pain. I will tend the poor and lame. Am I who makes the stars of night, I will break their hearts of stone, Fin - est bread I will pro - vide, 13 in dark and sin for love of them. a feast for them. G G C 9 D7 1. I, the Lord of sea and sky, 2. I, the Lord of snow and rain, 3. I, the Lord of wind and flame, 5 Dan Schutte You if You C Calm our fears and heal our spirits. Let us truly listen to you so that we may be witnesses to your love, peace and justice which you seek for the world. Saturate us with your light and wisdom. Empower us to be those who bring peace, and help us give testimony to your love. Clear away the clutter in our lives and place us on paths of service to you. In Jesus’ Name, we pray. AMEN. Words of Assurance (Pastor) Doxology, #780, NCH Praise God from Whom all blessings flow, Praise God all creatures here below. Praise God above, ye heavenly host; Creator, Christ and Holy Ghost. Amen You are the body of Christ! Each one of you is a part of it. Date:........................ Please give us some information so we can get to know you! 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You may also request prayers at [email protected] or post on our FaceBook page: https://www.facebook.com/BethelOntario Sunday after Worship - Relay for Life Team Meeting Wednesday June 3 – Bible Study: “the Names of God” at the parsonage Thursday June 4 – Choir Rehearsal 7 pm, at the parsonage Saturday-Sunday, June 6-7 Rancho Cucamonga Relay for Life! Tuesday June 9 – Pub Theology at Eden Fusion Grill, Upland Saturday morning, June 13 – Donald Reinhart Memorial Service (exact time TBA) Note: Please bring bottles and cans to recycle every Sunday and put them in the bins marked “Recycle”. This is an ongoing fundraiser for our Restore Bethel Fund. May/June 2015 Sunday Sunday Service 10 am Please put your cards in the offering plate, or hand them to Pastor Sylvia or Sandy Gunn. Thanks! Welcome, Visitor! http://betheluccontario.org www.facebook.com/BethelOntario 31 7 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Bible Study Choir Rehearsal, 7 pm, parsonage 7 pm, parsonage June 1st Pub Theology 7 pm Choir Rehearsal, 7 pm, parsonage 14 Bible Study Choir Rehearsal, 7 pm, parsonage 7 pm, parsonage 21 Bible Study Choir Rehearsal, 7 pm, parsonage 7 pm, parsonage Special Announcements Relay for Life June 6-7 Pet food distribution u The Trustees request that we use the chalkboard which is on the back of the custodial closet door to write down maintenance requests. If you notice something that needs attention, please write it there so that they can take care of it. u We are going to be publishing a newsletter! Watch for article requests…. u Trustees will be asking for volunteers for several important projects very soon. Watch for sign-up sheets on the bulletin boards. u Great news – we scored 90 gallons of paint for Bethel for just $126, thanks to the efforts of the Restore Bethel Committee (especially Georgette). Paint day is coming up soon – get ready to sign up and help!!! Parsonage address: 611 W. El Morado Court, 91762
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