Lectionary Acts 7:55-60, Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16, 1 Peter 2:2-10, and John 14:1-14
BETHANY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
11:00 a.m. Worship Service
May 10, 2020
Fifth Sunday of Easter
“Happy Mother’s Day”
“And he led them out as far as Bethany . . .
and he blessed them.” Luke 24:50
GATHERING
PRELUDE……………………..……………………………………………………………………Joyce Kilby
“Hymn of Promise, God’s Creations Medley and Surely the Presence”
LIGHTING OF THE ALTAR CANDLES
WELCOME AND PRAYER
PRAISE
CALL TO WORSHIP………………………………………………………………….Burt Prange
We gather together to worship our loving, nurturing God,
who, like a mother, knows us intimately, loves us unconditionally
Praise God, the Source and Sustainer of life,
who like a Mother teaches us the way we should go, and comforts us in times of need.
PRAYER OF CONFESSION AND PARDON
Gracious and loving God, we thank you for the women who raised us, who were our mothers in childhood. Whether birth mom, adopted mom, older sister, aunt, grandmother, stepmother or someone else, we thank you for those women who held us and fed us, who cared for us and showed us your love. We pray that our lives may reflect the love they showed us, and that they would be pleased to be called our moms.
SILENT PRAYERS WORDS OF ASSURANCE
Jesus, who showed great concern and love for his own Mother, offers us hope, comfort, and salvation. On this Mother’s Day Sunday, know that God’s sustaining love and forgiveness is available to all people. Amen.
TIME FOR CHILDREN…………………………………………………………………Les Miller
CONCERNS AND PRAYERS
PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION AND THANKSGIVING
PRAYER REQUESTS
THE LORDS PRAYER
PROCLAMATION
*SCRIPTURE READING………………………………………….…………….….2 Timothy 1:5-7
SERMON……………………………………………………………………………………Reverend Dan Money
“A Mother’s Gift”
RESPONSE
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH……………………….……………………………………..…..p. 881
“The Apostles Creed”
BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE…………………………………………………………………………….Joyce Kilby
“Go in The Grace of the Lord”
The Flowers are placed on the altar to the Glory of God
and in honor and in memory of all our Mothers
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CIRCLE OF CONCERN
Victoria A., Wolf B., Don B., Chris D., Dean E. Jr., Laci H., Logan H., Anthony H., Elinor H., Nancy K., Alicia K., Dallas M., Melba M., Kyle M., Gerald S., Anna S., Delilah T., Anne T., Sue T., Mildred W., and Vickie W.
Serving in the military: Daniel A., Patrick A., Adam B., Evan D., Casey E., Natalia E., Carson H., Jamie M., Jennifer P., and Seth W.
PRAYER JOURNAL
Kathy M., Jimmy H., Helen C., Ralph D., Roger H. and family (loss of their son) All Coronavirus patients, Victims and their families, Nurses, doctors, healthcare workers Nursing homes—staff and residents State, local, national and global leaders, and officials.
Christa W., my daughter, who is working in healthcare at surgery center in Greenville, NC and Cynthia D. (Burt’s daughter, who is working ER at Ashe). by Sandra P.
Bobby N. who is in and out of a coma with excessive fluid and other problems. By Jim J.
Jeremy & Annalisa in Italy
Dr. Tatum L. who is working in the ICU unit, prayers for all the doctors and nurses everywhere who are dedicated to saving their patients’ lives. By Jerrie F.
Son-in-law, Rodney who is beginning cancer treatments and his wife Judith who reside in Florida. By Janet J.
Wynona H. and all in health care as they strive to care for those who are ill.
Theresa, Diane, Margate Health and Rehab, and healing of our world. By Eleanor E.
For our daughter, Kate M. who is a front-line healthcare worker during this crisis. By Linda and Ralph K.
Ensign William W. in the Navy, twin sons Lt. Zach W. who is a Firefighter and Keegan W. who is a paramedic in Florida and ask for their safety and health during these dangerous times.
Vicky W. and Courtney H.
For my Son, Kyle and Daughter-in-Law, Claire
Laura, Nancy, Doug, Lois, Victoria, Betty, Healthcare workers, nurses, and doctors.
Charlie & Ellen V. and their daughters who are expecting soon, Danielle & Angela and their families.
Jason T., Pastor Dan’s nephew fighting cancer.
J.R. and Shon S. ask for prayers for Tricia S as her ovarian cancer has returned and going through aggressive chemo
Paulette L, Jackie C., Judy H., Macks P., Anne R., Carol Q. and Tom Q.
My family, Nana K., Suzy, Paulette L., family and friends of Deborah S., Pete E., Michael A. as he recovers from Covid 19, Traveling mercies, those returning to work, health care heroes, silent request and prayers for our world.
Stephanie & Jacob O., Meg F. in Norfolk, VA who lost her husband suddenly to heart attack. His “elective surgery” for a heart stint was delayed due to Covid. Mary A. that she can learn to know and lean on Jesus, Dana & Donnie J. adjusting to new surroundings, Sharon B. a recent widow, Jim M. become a recent widower, and Pray for our leaders both locally and nationally.
GIFTS ARE GIVEN
In memory of Craig S. (Jane H. brother) by Phil & Linda W. and Joann & Gerald S,
In memory of Grady L. by Larry & Martha R., Steve & Margaret Carr, and Phil & Linda W.
BIG SHOUT OUT THANK YOUS!
Thank you to Kelly Carpenter for her altar floral arrangement gift to Bethany UMC that was created with coffee filters.
Also to Edie Miller who has been providing the floral arrangements each week during our pandemic.
Thank you to Don Sloan for creating the wonderful Mother’s Day Picture Montage.