Order of Worship
PRELUDE
GATHERING MUSIC - Let the Broken Ones Be Healed
Let the broken ones be healed
let the lost be found and fed
let the grace of God roll on
let the river rise and spread
step into the stream with me
let God's gracious purpose be.
WELCOME
* OPENING SONG - All Things Bright and Beautiful
Refrain:
All things bright and beautiful,
all creatures great and small,
all things wise and wonderful,
our dear God made them all.
Each little flower that opens,
each little bird that sings,
God made their glowing colors,
and made their tiny wings. Refrain.
The purple-headed mountains,
the river running by,
the sunset, and the morning
that brightens up the sky. Refrain.
The cold wind in the winter,
the pleasant summer sun,
the ripe fruits in the garden,
God made them every one. Refrain.
OPENING PRAYER
PASSING OF THE PEACE
Peace be with you… ...and also with you
* SONG - This Little Light of Mine
This little light of mine, I’m going to let it shine.
Everywhere I go…
All through the night…
SCRIPTURE - Genesis 1:26-31
READING - “What the Living Do” by Marie Howe
SONG OF PREPARATION - You Are So Beautiful to Me
You are so beautiful to me
You are so beautiful to me
Can't you see
You're everything I hoped for
You're everything I need
You are so beautiful to me
[repeat]
SERMON
MUSIC FOR REFLECTION.
SHARING OF JOYS AND CONCERNS, led by Jennifer Pope
When in the past week did you see God at work?
What concerns would you like to turn over to God’s care?
PASTORAL PRAYER & LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father/Creator/Parent, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread,
and forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us.
Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory forever. Amen
GIVE, SERVE, SHARE: Announcements
* CLOSING SONG - O-o-h Child
Ooh, child
Things are gonna get easier
Ooh, child
Things'll get brighter
Ooh, child
Things are gonna get easier
Ooh, child
Things'll get brighter
Someday, yeah
We'll get it together and we'll get it all done
Someday
When your head is much lighter
Someday, yeah
We'll walk in the rays of a beautiful sun
Someday
When the world is much brighter
* BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE
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Announcements
AC Units Needed for Refugee Family
RefugeeOne is in need for window A/ C units for several of its families. If you have one in good working condition that you no longer need, please let Judy Beaupre (Jhbeaupre@yahoo.com) know and we’ll figure out how to get them to the families.
Calling All Small Group Leaders!
Last year we had an incredible variety of amazing small groups led by Bethany members and friends, and we hope to do it again in the 26-27 program year! If you have an idea for a small group to offer anytime between September and next June, let us know.
Bethany small groups can be spiritual, educational, artistic, supportive, or social. They typically meet weekly for about a month, but can be longer or shorter. They meet at church, in homes, in public spaces, or online. If you have an idea for a group you'd like to offer this year, fill out the form here. Vince will be in touch in August to put together the full schedule of small groups for the coming year.
Children Ministry Huddle - August 2nd
After Worship, 11am-12pm
Whether you're interested in children's ministry at Bethany as a parent, volunteer, or kid, this huddle is meant for you! We are going to go over the logistics of what Sunday school and family outings will look like this school year at Bethany. We will also take some time to dream about what you, as families, volunteers, and kids, image our ministry can look like. All are welcome to join and there will be an activity for kids to complete during our time together!
Salt and Light Coalition - August 12th
Salt and Light Coalition empowers survivors of human trafficking to thrive through a trauma-informed approach, including life skills and workplace readiness training. Join Johnny Buranosky and longtime Salt & Light volunteer Gina Henrickson in Bucktown the morning of Wednesday, August 12 from 9 am to Noon.
We are looking for 6 people to volunteer at this time.
Please contact gina.l.henrickson@gmail.com or johnny.buranosky@gmail.com with ANY questions about this opportunity.
How can we help?
This 3 part session
Understanding and Supporting Your Own Brand - Facilitated by Johnny
Facilitating mock interviews
Resume writing help
Volunteers will be needed for each part of the session. Interviewers, resume checks, participating in scripted conversations.
Important- Those that volunteer will need to provide or complete a background check and short training prior to volunteering. If you have had a background check recently that would be used and sufficient. Information on this process will be provided.
Between 16,000 - 25,000 women and girls are trafficked in Chicago annually, with one third of them being trafficked by the age of 15, and 62% by the age of 18 - please join us in making a difference in our community.
Please use this link to sign-up - we will contact those interested with more detailed info for this volunteer opportunity.
I will be around till Wed morning gone for a couple of weeks but Gina will be around to answer questions as well.
Very excited.
Johnny and Gina
Outer Belt - August 15th
Join us on Saturday, August 15th as we continue our 210 mile pilgrimage looping our city in prayer!
Sign up here if you plan on walking with us!
Down Home Shrimp Boil & (mostly) Friendly Game Night - August 29th
On Saturday night, August 29th we’re eating them into house and home. Join us on the lawn at Bethany UCC for a low country shrimp boil, euchre tourney, and games night. (Have a game you love? Bring it!)
Why? Because Bethany’s going back to Biloxi, MS to keep people in their homes, repair houses, and serve those who are living without either.
Back Bay Mission is just about the only progressive church presence in the whole gulf area, where they’ve been making good trouble for over a century. In Biloxi, overnight shelters aren’t allowed, it’s illegal to sleep outdoors, and the effects of Hurricane Katrina are still evident everywhere. And Back Bay Mission runs on volunteer power. All proceeds from the night support our travelers going to join this life-saving work.
Also because: when was the last time you went to a shrimp boil??? Elbows on the table, a feast poured out on a paper table cloth, eating with your hands…Shrimp, sausage, corn, potatoes, and a vegetarian pot too (with veggie sausage). Soft drinks, mocktails, with beer and wine available for a suggested donation.
Roll up and eat your fill for a good cause.
You can also kick in by way or a silent auction, raffle, or straight-up donation (there’s an option with the tickets).
5pm: corn shucking competition and lawn games
6pm: shrimp boil
Rolling start: table top games and euchre tournament
Help Make Worship Happen
For the next couple months, our pastors will be flying solo, which means we could use your help now more than ever! Please sign up here if you’re able to help.
Summer Pastoral Calendar
As part of their part-time schedules, Rebecca and Vince each have 10 weeks off a year for pursuing their other work of storytelling and pilgrimage leading (or for whatever else they choose). While one of them is away for this leave, the other works full-time so that there is always full-time pastoral coverage. Here's a look at this summer's schedule:
July 9-July 26: Rebecca off, Vince working full time
July 27-Aug 1: Rebecca off, Vince working part-time
Aug 2-Aug 16: Both on, working part-time
August 17-30: Vince off, Rebecca working full-time, Sunday-Thursday
We also list current pastoral hours in the weekly email and bulletins.
Subscribe to Bethany’s Google Calendar (a work in progress!)
