march 22, 2026
- Mar 17
- 3 min read
Preacher: Rev. Dr. Boon Lin Ngeo
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Prelude: Debbie Deane
Chalice Lighting:
We light this chalice remembering and honoring our own traditionand celebrating the rich diversity of traditions among us.As we search for justice, meaning, and purpose,may we remember that justice, meaning, and purposelive first in deeply listening to one another.
Opening Hymn: Breathe on Me, Breath of God NCH 292
Welcome & Announcement
Call to Worship:
Welcome this day to the house of our God.We are greeted in peace and in love.Welcome this day to the worship of our Creator.We worship in hope and with grace.Welcome this day to our community of faith,Where we are sisters and brothers in Christ.My siblings, let us worship God.
Prayer of Invocation:
First Sacred Reading: John 9:1-12
As he walked along, he saw a man blind from birth. 2 His disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” 3 Jesus answered, “Neither this man nor his parents sinned; he was born blind so that God’s works might be revealed in him. 4 We[a] must work the works of him who sent me[b] while it is day; night is coming, when no one can work. 5 As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.” 6 When he had said this, he spat on the ground and made mud with the saliva and spread the mud on the man’s eyes, 7 saying to him, “Go, wash in the pool of Siloam” (which means Sent). Then he went and washed and came back able to see. 8 The neighbors and those who had seen him before as a beggar began to ask, “Is this not the man who used to sit and beg?” 9 Some were saying, “It is he.” Others were saying, “No, but it is someone like him.” He kept saying, “I am he.” 10 But they kept asking him, “Then how were your eyes opened?” 11 He answered, “The man called Jesus made mud, spread it on my eyes, and said to me, ‘Go to Siloam and wash.’ Then I went and washed and received my sight.” 12 They said to him, “Where is he?” He said, “I do not know.”
Passing of the Peace
Sharing of Our Joys & Concerns
Prayers of the People/Pastoral Prayer
Offering & Doxology: We Give You But Your Own – NCH 785
We give you but your own, what e'er the gift may be; All that we have is yours alone, we give it gratefully
Second Sacred Reading: Shantideva -- The Perfection of Patience, chapter 6 verse 10
If there is a remedy, then what is the use of frustration? If there is no remedy, then what is the use of frustration?
Hymn of Reflection: Bless the Lord, My Soul
Bless the Lord, my soul, and bless God’s hoy name.
Bless the Lord, my soul, who leads me into life.
Sermon: Don’t be Anxious, All is Well
Closing Hymn: When Peace, Like a River NCH. 438
Benediction: Rev. Dr. Boon Lin Ngeo
Postlude: Debbie Deane
All Souls Bethlehem Church
An Open and Affirming Congregation
Pastor: Rev. Dr. Boon Lin Ngeo
Ministers: All Members of ASBC
Minister Emeritus: Rev. Bill Nye
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Unitarian Universalist Association - www.UUA.org
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