july 19,2026
- Jul 13
- 3 min read
Preacher: Rev. Dr. Boon Lin Ngeo
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Prelude: Debbie Deane
Chalice Lighting: Igniting This Precious Light by Vanessa Titang
In igniting this chalice,
we cast upon it our hopes and intentions
for all that is positive
in our minds, and in our hearts.
May this precious light shine on.
Opening Hymn: Wake, Now, My Senses SLT 298
Welcome & Announcements
Call to Worship:
Come, all you who are struggling.
Come, all you who are crippled by pain and suffering.
Come to worship a God who heals your pain.
Come to worship a God who gives forgiveness.
Let us worship God, who sets us free and gives us new life!
Prayer of Invocation:
First Sacred Reading 2 Kings 6: 8-17
8 Once when the king of Aram was at war with Israel, he took counsel with his officers. He said, “At such and such a place shall be my camp.” 9 But the man of God sent word to the king of Israel, “Take care not to pass this place, for the Arameans are going down there.” 10 The king of Israel sent word to the place of which the man of God spoke. More than once or twice he warned a place so that it was on the alert.11 The mind of the king of Aram was greatly perturbed because of this; he called his officers and said to them, “Now tell me: Who among us is betraying us to the king of Israel?” 12 Then one of his officers said, “No one, my lord king. It is Elisha, the prophet in Israel, who tells the king of Israel the words that you speak in your bedchamber.” 13 He said, “Go and find where he is; I will send and seize him.” He was told, “He is in Dothan.” 14 So he sent horses and chariots there and a great army; they came by night and surrounded the city.15 When an attendant of the man of God rose early in the morning and went out, an army with horses and chariots was all around the city. His servant said, “Alas, master! What shall we do?” 16 He replied, “Do not be afraid, for there are more with us than there are with them.” 17 Then Elisha prayed, “O Lord, please open his eyes that he may see.” So the Lord opened the eyes of the servant, and he saw; the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.
Passing of the Peace
Sharing of Our Joys & Concerns
Prayers of the People/Pastoral Prayer
Offering & Doxology: Tis a Gift to be Simple SLT 16
Second Sacred Reading Zhuangzi, Chapter 17
You can’t discuss the ocean with a well frog – he’s limited by the space he lives in. You can’t discuss ice with a summer insect – he’s bound to a single season. You can’t discuss the Way with a cramped scholar – he’s shackled by his doctrines. Now you have come out beyond your banks and borders and have seen the great sea – so you realize your own pettiness. From now on it will be possible to talk to you about the Great Principle.
Hymn of Reflection: We Would Be One SLT 318
Sermon: Change your Perspective, Change your Life
Closing Hymn: You Shall Go Out with Joy
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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