may 24, 2026

Guest Preacher: Rev. John Magisano

Please use this Order of Service to easily follow the service online.

CLICK HERE FOR HYMNS (or scroll to the bottom)

Prelude:   Debbie Deane

The Hearth of the Chalice by Bear W. Qolezcua

As we light the chalice may our souls become its hearth.

We join our hearts to the one great flame of bright compassion,

Beloved Community, and fervent justice.

May we become lanterns to the world,

lighting the way for all.

Opening Hymn: Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart - #290 NCH

Welcome & Announcements

Call to Worship: - 

Come, Holy Spirit,

The wind of God, the breath of Life.

Come, Holy Spirit,

Our Advocate, our Counselor.

Come, Holy Spirit,

Teacher of Wisdom.

Come, Holy Spirit,

Granter of forgiveness, giver of peace.

Come, Holy Spirit.

May we feel God breathing through our worship.

May we receive the Holy Spirit in this place.

Amen

Prayer of Invocation

 First Sacred Reading:              Acts 2:1-21

Passing of the Peace

Sharing of Our Joys & Concerns/Pastoral Prayer

Offering & Doxology:       We Give You But Your Own - #785 NCH

Second Sacred Reading:   John 20-19-23

Hymn of Reflection:   Sweet, Sweet Spirit - #293 NCH

Sermon:                   Tongues, as of Fire – Rev. John Magisano

Closing Hymn:      This Little Light of Mine - #524 NCH

Benediction:         Rev. John Magisano

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 

First Time Visitor?  

Please sign our red Guest Book (located near the entrance)

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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