Mark 10:1-16
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Sunday Worship at Home
Bethel UMC Columbia | Rev. Julie Songer Belman
February 14, 2021
Preparation: Find a spot in your home for yourself/your family to engage in worship. Include your Bible, a candle and a lighter or matches (or battery operated candle or low wattage table lamp), if possible. You might consider a small cross as well.
Welcome: Thank you for joining us! We pray you will be blessed by your time of worship with us today.
Prelude: “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling”
While Bill plays the prelude, we invite you to light or turn on the candle/lamp to acknowledge the presence of the Holy Spirit in your worship. Take a deep breath and give thanks for God’s presence.
Offertory: “The King of Love My Shepherd Is
Your continued support of God’s ongoing work at Bethel UMC is sincerely appreciated. Contributions to the mission of Bethel {Knowing, Loving, Serving: so the world may experience Christ’s Love!} may be made by mailing a check to 4600 Daniel Drive, Columbia SC 29206 or giving online at: bethelmethodistcolumbia.com You may also contact your bank to have them draft a check on your behalf.
Pastoral Prayer: Please join with Pastor Reggie as he prays today. Pray for yourself, your family, your church community, your city, your state, your country, our world. Pray for the global health situation, particularly for those who are sick, those who are lonely, those who are gripped by fear, those who are facing financial hardship, those without safe shelter, those who are hungry, our healthcare workers, our leaders in every realm. Give thanks, once again, for God’s faithfulness and seek God’s guidance for ways to offer love and grace in the world right now.
The Lord’s Prayer: Our Father, 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 trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
Anthem: “Worship Tapestry”
We know you will enjoy this lovely piece sung by our Bethel Choir.
Scripture: This morning we continue our year long journey through the Gospel of Mark. Today is Week 22 and Pastor Julie is preaching on Mark 10:1-16. We invite you to open your Bibles (or the Bible app on your phone!) at home and read along.
Sermon: “Seeking Harmony in our Faith“ Rev. Julie Songer Belman
Benediction: Say these words aloud: Having been healed and made whole by God’s love, let us go out into God’s world as people who bring peace, hope, and healing to others. AMEN.
Go in Peace: Check on someone you love today.