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Pastor: Deborah T. Marion Chaplain in Residence: Carol Johnson Director of Children & Youth Ministries: Kris Kent Lay Leader: Judy Burner Assistant Director: Dawn McDade Associate Lay Leaders: Roy Bauschatz Director of Music: Sandra Fox & Archie Leigh Organist: Rudy Shackelford Church Office Administrator: Dee Dee Wike
Liturgist: Judy Burner Acolytes: Shelby and Samantha Jacobs
Sound Room: Roy Bauschatz May Altar Guild: Kathy Jacobs, Sandra Harvey Trustee Contact for the Week: M. E. Thomas
CHIMING OF THE HOUR Like the Murmur of the Dove’s Song UMH No. 544
WELCOMING OUR GUESTS ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REGISTRATION OF ATTENDANCE SHARING OF OUR CELEBRATIONS AND PRAYER CONCERNS PROCESSIONAL Allegro, from Symphony No. 6 Charles Marie Widor in G Minor, Opus 42/2 (1844-1937) Acolytes Pentecost/Confirmation Banner Confirmands Mentors Families of confirmands CHORAL INTROIT Jesus, Name Above All Names Naida Hearn *CALL TO WORSHIP from Psalm 104 Let the Lord’s glory last forever! Let the Lord rejoice in all he has made! I will sing to the Lord as long as I live; I will sing praises to my God while I am still alive. God sends forth his Spirit and all is made new. Let my whole being bless the Lord! *HYMN OF PRAISE O Spirit of the Living God UMH No. 539 MORNING PRAYER THE LORD’S PRAYER – signed by Alexandria Bontrager UMH No. 895 In German – Miranda Shackelford In Spanish – Patrick Glaze ANTHEM Spirit, Spirit of Gentleness James K. Manley
Chancel Choir CHILDREN’S TIME
PENTECOST SUNDAY May 15, 2016
10:00 am
Available for Your Use: Large print Hymnals, large print bulletins and listening devices for the hearing-impaired. Please ask an usher for assistance. † Cell Phones: Please remember to
silence your cell phone before the service begins. Thank you.
Bethany United Methodist Church 1860 Hayes Road • PO Box 527 Gloucester Point VA 23062 Office: 804.642.2110 Email: [email protected] Website: www.bethanyumc-gp.org
DONATIONS NEEDED The Salvation Army, Laurel Shelter, and Bread for Life continue to need the following:
Non-perishable foods, such as canned meats, soups, vegetables, peanut butter, and fruits.
Household cleaners, paper products, over the counter medicines, and personal hygiene items are also requested items.
Please place donations in the baskets beside the church office and in the narthex. Thanks!
Sunday, May 8, 2016
STEWARDSHIP SUNDAY WORSHIP
General Fund Total (Hogge $25) 7678.25 8:30 66
Pastor's Discretionary 20.00 11:00 113
Endowment Fund Box Lunches 20.00 TOTAL WORSHIP 179
Altar Flowers 45.00 SUNDAY SCHOOL
Children’s Ministries 300.00 Adults 46
Youth 10
COUNTING TEAMS MAY
Children 15
Dixon 15 TOTAL in SS 71
Luther 22 Children's Church 11
NURSERY
8:30 0
11:00 1
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION Holy Spirit, as the Scripture is read, open our hearts and minds to hear the
truth; shine light where we cling to darkness; convict where there is need; and call forth from us the passion and joy to respond to your Word to us. Amen.
MORNING LESSON Acts 2:1-21 Pew Bible NT, page 112 The Word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God. THE MESSAGE Wind—The Power That Changes Pastor Debbie Marion RECEIVING THE CONFIRMATION CLASS UMH page 33 CHORAL PRAYER (CHOIR ONLY) Change My Heart, O God TFWS No. 5152 RECEIVING NEW MEMBERS *HYMN OF RESPONSE Spirit Song UMH No. 347 RECEIVING OUR TITHES, GIFTS AND MORNING OFFERING THE OFFERTORY Listen, Sweet Dove, Unto My Song Gordon Ware Binkerd (22 May 1916-2003)
“Listen, sweet Dove, unto my song, and spread thy golden wings in me; Hatching my tender heart so long, till it get wing, and flie away with thee.”
— George Herbert, Whitsunday (Pentecost)
*THE DOXOLOGY UMH No. 95
*CLOSING HYMN The Spirit Sends Us Forth to Serve TFWS No. 2241
*BENEDICTION
*SENDING FORTH Kum Ba Yah UMH No. 494 Kum ba yah, my Lord, kum ba yah. Kum ba yah, my Lord, kum ba yah.
Kum ba yah, my Lord, kum ba yah. O, Lord, kum ba yah.
*Congregation standing, as you are able
OUR NURSERY — For the convenience of parents with small children, a nursery is provided during both worship services, as well as during the Sunday school hour. The maximum suggested age for the nursery is four years old. Please see an usher or greeter for directions.
WELCOME, VISITORS! We are delighted to have you worship with us today. We invite you to participate as fully in our worship service as you feel comfortable. Bethany Church offers a full range of study and fellowship opportunities for children, youth, young adults, and older adults. Sunday school, in session from 9:45-10:45 a.m. each Sunday morning, features several different classes for adults, one class for youth, three classes for children, and a nursery. We invite you to come back to Bethany and get to know us better! For more information please visit www.bethanyumc-gp.org.
ALTAR FLOWERS — The flowers on the altar are given for the glory of God and in honor of our confirmation class by Pastor Debbie.
WELCOME, CONFIRMANDS! – The following youth have completed their confirmation class and are now Bethany members! Please join us in congratulating our confirmands.
Alex Bontrager Alec Daniel Ellanah Daniel Patrick Glaze Shelton Glaze Connor Kent Gavin Morris Miranda Shackelford
THANK YOU to the following mentors who traveled with these young people on their faith journey: Tom and Charla Barnard, Todd Bontrager, Mike Harrison, Bev Kearney, Jon Kent , Peggy Lewis, Tiina Shackelford, and Cat White.
WELCOME, NEW MEMBERS! Please join us in welcoming these new members to Bethany! Vanessa Morris and Gwen Morris, who are transferring membership from First UMC Killeen in Killeen, TX, and Josh Morris, who is coming by profession of faith. Their other children are Genevieve and Grant. Greg Freeman, who is coming by profession of faith. Greg is the brother of Vanessa Morris. Matt Shackelford and Tiina Shackelford, former members of First Presbyterian, Gloucester. David Daniel, former member of Grafton Christian Church, Yorktown. David is husband of Bethany member, Jill Barnard Daniel, and father of Alec and Ellanah.
SPECIAL THANKS to Nancy Wilburn, for her gift of the beautiful new Confirmation/ Pentecost banner! Nancy is a dedicated and gifted servant who joyfully works behind the scenes, serving as Coordinator of our Adult Sunday School program as well as co-chair of the Bethany Bazaar committee. Her creative talents are seen in special touches around our church, and we appreciate her labor of love in creating this banner for this very special Sunday in the life of our church!
THIS WEEK AT BETHANY UMC
TODAY 9:55 am Prayer Time—Mary Lotsey Room
PENTECOST 10:00 am Pentecost Celebration & Confirmation
11:30 am Church-wide Covered Dish Lunch
Monday, May 16 3:00 pm JUNE BANNER SUBMISSIONS DUE
6:30 pm Boy Scouts
7:00 pm Adult Bible Study
Tuesday, May 17 10:30 am Sanders Communion
2:00 pm Rockin’ Readers Book Club
7:00 pm Administrative Council
Wednesday, May 18 11:30 am XYZ Club
7:30 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, May 19 9:00 am-noon Bazaar Workshop
10:00 am House of Prayer
10:30 am Naomi Circle
7:00 pm VBS Meeting
Sunday, May 22 8:25 & 10:55 am Prayer Time—Mary Lotsey Room
UMW SUNDAY 9:45 am Sunday School for all ages
2016 UMW Candle Burning
UMW Sunday, May 22
THE DEADLINE for inclusion in the UMW SUNDAY bulletin is TODAY.
The “Burning of the Candle” is a United Methodist Women’s project to collect funds for their global mission work with women and children. It is a way to honor or memorialize a very special person in your life. It could be a family member, a friend, a circle leader, a missionary, someone who has contributed in a special way to the UMW or a way to thank someone who has been especially thoughtful to you. You do not have to be a member of UMW to participate. The form below is for your convenience in giving and is broken down as follows:
One Second - 60 One Minute - $36.00
A candle will burn brightly for each second you contribute.
To participate, return this form with your payment to the church office OR
place it in the offering plate. You may also give your order to Jane Niethamer.
(Make checks payable to UMW & write “candle burning” in the memo)
Your Name: _________________________ Phone_____________________
Number of Seconds/Minutes: __________
Total Amount Enclosed: $ __________
IN MEMORY OF ___________________________________________________________________________
IN MEMORY OF___________________________________________________________________________
IN HONOR OF ___________________________________________________________________________
IN HONOR OF____________________________________________________________________________
Summer time is coming! With easy, breezy days ahead, vacation planning is in full swing! We know that as your schedules shift to sandy picnics, home projects and weekend excursions, it is hard to plan ahead. We get it!! Yet please keep in mind, a few things here at Bethany need to remain constant....no matter what season we are in. It is our responsibility to provide the very best in Christian care, lessons, fellowship and fun. We take pride in doing just that and more importantly to have the children of this church safely grow in God's love. Due to our strict safety policy and two person rule, our heartfelt request is for you to offer your time as a volunteer in our Nursery, for Sunday School and during Children's Church. Please see the calendars located on the boards in the Education Wing. Sign up now or jot down an open date then confirm with a call, text or email. We have great activities on the books and more in the works, but we need and rely upon your help to maintain our ministries this summer and to give Bethany's babies, toddlers, children and youth the very best. Most Gratefully, Kris, Dawn and Jeannie
Kris' Contact Info: [email protected] Tues/Thurs at BUMC Cell: 804-815-4246
Endowment Fund
Fourth Annual Fundraiser
Mark your calendars! The Endowment Committee is planning a rather unique fundraiser this year! With all the regular Bethany activities that occur in September and October, and the Bethany Bazaar coming up in November, we have decided to conduct a Box Lunch Extravaganza on Sunday June 12th, just in time for picnic weather!
We will be preparing individual picnic lunches comprised of a sumptuous chicken salad sandwich on a specialty roll, fresh fruit, potato chips, and a large gourmet cookie, all packed in a decorative box designed for that purpose. Lunches must be pre-ordered by June 5th, so we can know how many lunches to prepare. Lunches are priced at $8.00.
Box lunches will be available for pick-up in the church kitchen following each service on June 12th, for you to enjoy at the beach, out on the boat, or in your back yard on what we hope will be a picture-perfect June day!
Your support of Bethany’s Endowment Fund, no matter how large or small, provides funding for outreach, education, and music programs, and will help us to fulfill God’s mission for Bethany. Even if you can’t join us, we encourage you to support our fundraising efforts by making a donation in honor or in memory of someone special. Our Endowment is growing and with all of our support it will continue to provide a solid foundation for future ministry.
Endowment Fund Box Lunch Extravaganza
Please return this form and your payment no later than June 5, 2016.
If paying by check, please make check payable to Bethany UMC and write “Endowment Fund” on the memo line.
Orders may be placed in the collection plate or turned in to the church office.
Cost of each Lunch is $8.00. Name_________________________________________________________
Phone/Email: _________________________________________________
Number of lunches ordered ___________
Total Amount Due: _______________
Additional Donation to the Endowment:______________
GRADUATE RECOGNITION SUNDAY — On Sunday, June 5, we will be recognizing our graduates. If you have a family member who is graduating (kindergarten, elementary, middle school, high school, college), please contact the church office and let us know so we can include them in our recognition. Thanks for your help.
Please be in prayer for General Conference, which meets May 10-20, in Portland, OR, as delegates from all over the world meet to prayerfully consider ways to be a more inviting and inclusive church in our changing global community, following Jesus’ command in Matthew 28:19 to “go therefore and make disciples of all nations…”
THANK YOU — It is special people like you that help others face life’s challenges. My blanket stays on my bed or in my chair. I can feel God’s love by keeping it near. My beautiful loving blanket is perfect. After losing my mother in November and now facing cancer treatment, I thank God for his people he sends to hold my hand in so many different ways. God bless each of you. In God’s love, Diana Ramsey
Sunday, June 5 GRADUATE RECOGNITION
If you have a family member who is graduating (kindergarten, elementary, middle school, high school, college), please contact the church office and let us know so we can include them in our recognition.
Sunday, June 12 ENDOWMENT FUND BOX LUNCH EXTRAVAGANZA
See form for details. Cost of box lunch is $8.00.
Sunday, June 19 FATHER’S DAY
All men are invited to wear a crazy tie, or none at all.
Monday, June 27 thru Friday, July 1 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL – “SURF SHACK”
Preschoolers through 5th grade 9:00 AM til NOON each day
Adult and Youth volunteers are needed. Please call Kris Kent at 815-4246 if you can help!
Shhhhhhh…. A silent auction will be
featured this year at our bazaar. Do you have a skill or item you would be willing to offer? Yard work, car repair, sewing, baking? These are
just a few suggestions to consider. For more info.,
please contact Judy Burner or Nancy Wilburn.
Remembering in Prayer
BETHANY FAMILY
Paul Reynolds Jennie & Carroll Lipscomb Jack & Mary Poland
Gene Harrell Abigail Woodhouse Walker Pat Hogge (Sanders Rehab)
Sandra Hollins Bessie Conner Ted & Peggy Peterman
Billy Davis Ray and Alice Doggett Tom Sawyer
Sarah Hillard Archie Leigh Ken Matthews
Judy Burner Denise Campbell Kelly Cooper
Rebecca Kiley Marshall Lewis Mary Kaylor
Pitt Roane Kayla McDade Patsy & Kirk Bell
Dylan Chapin Shannon Roane & family Clare Hall
Erin Hearon
BETHANY FRIENDS
Jeanette French Joan Martin Jan Breen
Annette Wilburn Joann Smith & family Tommy Ashe
Linda Wallace Baby Burke Dylan Matrayek
Jim Rudolph Mildred Townsend Stuart Conner
Marsha Nichols Elton Green Theresa G. & family
Alice Roberson Candy Wilson John Sandy
Sharon Skinkiss Les Breen Becky Slattery
ASSISTED LIVING
Gloucester House: Esther Marie Jordan, Room 509 Jean Heywood, Room 110
Agnes Williams, Room 113
Heron Cove: Jack Kaylor, Room 11
Sanders Assisted Living: Mary Fields
Stonebridge N.C.: Gloria Wallace
Sunrise Senior Living: Pauline Harris
Wiliamsburg Landing: Jack Poland (Williamsburg Landing, Woodhaven Hall #154, 5700 Williamsburg Landing Rd., Williamsburg, VA 23183)
BUMC’S MILITARY
Todd Bontrager Michael Brown Peter Demetriades
Meagan Demetriades Chad Dickson Josh Morris
Bernard Johnson Lamont Johnson Kyle Nichols
Kevin Jacobs Jim Minor All members of the military and their families
CHRISTIAN LOVE & SYMPATHY are extended to: Jim & Betty Durrette, upon the death of their son-in-law, Elton Green, on May 7.
GORDON BINKERD A CENTENNIAL TRIBUTE 1916-2016
The eminent American composer Gordon Ware Binkerd was born 22 May 1916 on the Ponca Indian Reservation in Lynch, Nebraska. Though not of Native American heritage, his parents lived in various small towns across the state before settling on the Rose Bud Sioux Indian Reservation at Gregory. Here Gordon finished high school and left home to attend college at South Dakota Wesleyan, already having won distinction in a national competition as one of the five best young pianists in America. While precocious as a performer, Binkerd matured late as a composer. Although advanced study began at the Eastman School of Music (Rochester, NY) in 1940, it was not until he entered Harvard College in 1946, following naval service in World War II, that Binkerd’s talent began to ripen. There, as a student of Walter Piston and a classmate of Leonard Bernstein, he refined his compositional technique and gained a solid foundation in music history. Binkerd left Harvard in 1949 to accept an appointment as professor of composition and theory at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Academic duties gave him uninterrupted time for creative work only during the summers, which he spent as artist-in-residence at the MacDowell Colony (Peterborough, NH) and Yaddo (Saratoga Springs, NY). There, throughout the 1950s and 1960s, he wrote prolifically for symphony orchestras, instrumental and vocal soloists, chamber ensembles, and above all choirs – gaining an international reputation as one of America’s finest choral composers. In 1971 Gordon Binkerd retired from teaching to devote himself exclusively to writing music. During the next quarter century he composed prodigiously, until the onset of Alzheimer’s disease in 1996 brought his creative activity to an end. He died on 5 September 2003 at his home in Urbana, IL, at age 87. Mr. Binkerd is survived by his wife, Patricia Walker of St. Louis, MO, whom he married there in 1942. Today’s Offertory, Listen, Sweet Dove, Unto My Song by Gordon Binkerd, is particularly appropriate for Pentecost. Its title is the first line of the poem Whitsunday (or Pentecost) by George Herbert, one of that 17th-century school of English “metaphysical” poets whose best known member was John Donne. Binkerd’s enchanting tone-poem is based on a call-and-response motif that evokes the echoing song of doves in the forest — like wind and flame, the dove symbolizes the Holy Spirit. As befits its subject, this music is lyrical and introspective, elegantly written and emotionally reserved. There is also a purity and devotional fervor about it that recalls the a cappella choral works of Renaissance masters such as Palestrina, Josquin des Pres, and William Byrd, which Binkerd studied at Harvard under the legendary musicologists Willi Apel and Otto Kinkeldey. We were privileged to present the world première of Listen, Sweet Dove, Unto My Song at Bethany on 5 December 2004; it was unpublished and discovered by Patricia Binkerd only after her husband’s death. We look forward to continuing our celebration of Gordon Binkerd’s 100th birthday throughout 2016.
— Rudy Shackelford
