Order of Worship
GATHERING SONG Halle, Halle, Halle
WELCOME
OPENING PRAYER
OPENING SONG - All Hail the Power of Jesus Name
All hail the power of Jesus’ name! Let angels prostate fall;
Bring forth the royal diadem and Crown Christ servant of all.
Attend the Savior’s sovereign claim, and crown Christ servant of all.
Adorn, O martyred saints of old, the coronation hall;
Extol the wounded One foretold, and crown Christ bearer of all.
Extol the wounded One foretold, and crown Christ bearer of all.
All heirs of Israel’s chosen race, now ransomed from the fall,
Proclaim the wonders of God’s grace, and crown Christ healer of all.
Proclaim the wonders of God’s grace, and crown Christ healer of all.
Before the cross, with heaven’s throng, we on our knees shall fall;
We’ll join the everlasting song, and crown Christ savior of all.
We’ll join the everlasting song, and crown Christ savior of all.
PASSING OF THE PEACE
Peace be with you… ...and also with you
* SONG Wade in the water
[Refrain]:
Wade in the water,
wade in the water, children,
wade in the water.
God’s gonna trouble the water.
See that host all dressed in white,
God’s gonna trouble the water.
The leader looks like the Israelite.
God’s gonna trouble the water.
[Refrain]
See that band all dressed in red,
God’s gonna trouble the water.
Looks like the band that Moses led.
God’s gonna trouble the water.
[Refrain]
If you don’t believe I’ve been redeemed,
God’s gonna trouble the water.
Just follow me down to Jordan’s stream,
God’s gonna trouble the water.
[Refrain]
SHARING OF JOYS AND CONCERNS
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), 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: Offering and Announcements
DOXOLOGY
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.
SCRIPTURE John 5:2-9
READING “Anyone Who is Still Trying” by David Hernandez
SONG OF PREPARATION We Resist by Mark Miller
We resist; we refuse to let hatred in.
We rise up. We won’t back down.
We’re in this till the end.
Pray for your enemies!
Welcome the stranger!
Show love to your neighbor!
We’re in this till the end.
SERMON Rev. Vince Amlin
MUSIC FOR REFLECTION
RA COMMUNION
Everyone is welcome to receive communion at Bethany.
We have both wine and grape juice.
God be with you.
And also with you.
Lift up your hearts.
We lift them up to God.
Let us give thanks to God.
It is right to give our thanks and praise.
CLOSING SONG Rock The Boat by Wally Holmes
Chorus:
So I'd like to know where you got the notion
Said I'd like to know where you got the notion
To rock the boat
Don't rock the boat, baby
Rock the boat
Don't tip the boat over
Rock the boat
Don't rock the boat, baby
Rock the boat
Ever since our voyage of love began
Your touch has thrilled me
Like the rush of the wind
And your arms have held me
Safe from a rolling sea;
There's always been a quiet place
To harbor you and me
Our love is like a ship on the ocean
We've been sailing with a cargo
Full of love and devotion
Chorus
Up to now
We sailed through every storm
And I've always had your tender lips
To keep me warm
Oh, I need to have the strength
That flows from you
Don't let me drift away my dear
When love can see me through
Our love is like a ship on the ocean
We've been sailing with a cargo
Full of love and devotion
Chorus
BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE
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Attend a Getting-To-Know-You Meal!
Bethany folks are always looking for opportunities to hang out. And these days, there are a lot more Bethanians around, including those new(er) to our community. So:
We’re hosting a series of meals for people to get to know each other and spend time together outside of worship. And you’re invited!
Find dates, location, and accessibility info at the sign up here using the button! We can’t wait to sit down with you.
Next Book Group: Heaven by Mieko Kawakami
July 2nd
Join us for our next Book Group on July 2nd at 7pm! We’ll be reading Heaven by Mieko Kawakami:
Heaven tells the story of a bullied Japanese middle schooler who befriends another classmate, Kojima, who also experiences bullying. The unnamed narrator, a boy with a lazy eye, endures physical and verbal abuse from his classmates, finding solace in his shared suffering with Kojima. Their friendship evolves as they confront the nature of their bullying and search for meaning in their experiences
Please join us in reading if you’re interested! Sign up here
Summer Jams: A Bible Study- Only 1 spot left!
Wednesday’s in July
Join Vince for this small group which is part bible study and part listening club. We’ll dig into the Psalms using Hebrew Bible scholar Walter Brueggemann’s framework for the book as a collection of songs of orientation, disorientation, and reorientation. Then we’ll go deeper into the spiritual power of music by creating and sharing our own playlist of songs for each category.
The group will meet Wednesdays, July 9, 16, and 23, from 7-8:30 outside at the parsonage (weather permitting). Participants will be asked to read a few psalms ahead of time each week and send Vince a song for the group playlist. Limited spots available (only 1 spot left!) to make sure we have time to listen to everyone’s song, so sign up today!
Brookfield Zoo Family Outing
June 29th
Families with school-age children, join us for a special excursion one Sunday each month this summer after worship. Mark your calendars for these outings, which are open to all. Then watch your bulletins and emails for more details.
June 29th - Brookfield Zoo
July 27th - Picnic and Canoeing in River Park
August 24th - Montrose Beach
Sign up here. For more details, or if you'd like to help plan, contact Erin or Charlie Wysong or Sara Haas.
4th Leg Of Outer Belt Pilgrimage
July 13th
We’ve had a great first few trips on our Bethany pilgrimage along the Chicago Outer Belt Trail and we’ll be continuing our journey on Sunday July 13th after worship! We're walking 210 miles together, looping our city in prayer, and getting to know one another along the way.
Stay tuned for more details about the next journey! Sign up here. For more info, please contact Vince and/or go to outerbelt.org.
Pastoral Hours:
Both pastors work Sun, 6am - noon, and evening meetings and events as scheduled
Vince: Mon - Wed, 9am-3pm;
Rebecca: Mon - Tues, 9am-3pm; Thurs, 12pm-6pm
Want to connect? Have a cup of coffee? Email Vince to set up a time to meet at vince@bethanychicago.com
To schedule time with Rebecca, click here or email her at rebecca@bethanychicago.com
COFFEE HOUR
We’ll have coffee hour on every second and fourth Sunday of each month! Click here to lock in a date you're willing to host. Reminder, we make the coffee and you bring treats to share!
