march 15, 2026

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:     Here We Have Gathered    SLT 360                      

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:      Acts 7:55-60

⁵⁵ But filled with the Holy Spirit, he gazed into heaven and saw the glory of God and Jesus standing at the right hand of God. ⁵⁶ “Look,” he said, “I see the heavens opened and the Son of human standing at the right hand of God!”⁵⁷ But they covered their ears, and with a loud shout all rushed together against him. ⁵⁸ Then they dragged him out of the city and began to stone him, and the witnesses laid their coats at the feet of a young man named Saul. ⁵⁹ While they were stoning Stephen, he prayed, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.” ⁶⁰ Then he knelt down and cried out in a loud voice, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” When he had said this, he died. 

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:       The Karaniya Metta Sutra

Have compassion for all of creation. Nurture within yourself compassion that is limitless.

Hymn of Reflection:      O Lord, Hear My Prayer                

O Lord, hear my prayer, O Lord hear my prayer, when I call, answer me

O Lord, hear my prayer, O Lord hear my prayer. Come and listen to me.

Sermon:    God is Love, Love is Divine 

Closing Hymn:       This is My Song    SLT 159                      

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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and be our guest at the gathering following the service!

Interested in “Official” Church Membership?  

Please speak with Council President Raquel Irizarry about our next New Member gathering!  

An All-inclusive, Welcoming Community of Faith

born from the traditions of the:

Disciples of Christ - www.Disciples.org

United Church of Christ - www.UCC.org

Unitarian Universalist Association - www.UUA.org 

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