may 31, 2026

Guest Preacher: Rev. Dr. Romall Smalls

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 Prelude: Performed by Debbie Deane                        

Chalice Lighting: Share Your Glorious Light with the World (Morison)

Within each of our hearts there is a most glorious light.

Go forth, and let its spark help you understand what troubles both you and others;

Go forth, and let its light of reason be a guide in your decisions;

Go forth, and bring its ray of hope to those in need of help in both body and spirit, that they may find healing;

Go forth, and fan the flames of passion to help heal our world;

Go forth, and spread the warm glow of love, pushing back the darkness of the world;

Go forth, and share your glorious light with the world.

Opening Hymn: WOKE UP THIS MORNING, NCH 85 

Welcome and Announcements       

 Call to Worship: Rev. Dr. F. Romall Smalls

 Prayer of Invocation

First Sacred Reading: Psalm 130:1-2, 5-6 (RSV)

Out of the depths have I cried unto thee, O Lord

Lord, hear my voice: let thine ears be attentive to the

voice of my supplications……I wait for the Lord, my

soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope. My soul

waiteth for the Lord more than they that watch for

the morning.

Hymn of Reflection:  THERE IS A BALM IN GILEAD,

NCH 553

Passing of the Peace

 Sharing of our Joys and Concerns

 Prayers of the People/Pastoral Prayer

 Offering

 Doxology:         We Give You But Your Own

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:

Luke 1:46-55 (RSV)

  Mary’s Song of Praise

46 And Mary said,

“My soul magnifies the Lord,47     and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,48 for he has looked with favor on the lowly state of his servant.    Surely from now on all generations will call me blessed,49 for the Mighty One has done great things for me,    and holy is his name;50 indeed, his mercy is for those who fear him    from generation to generation.51 He has shown strength with his arm;    he has scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.52 He has brought down the powerful from their thrones    and lifted up the lowly;53 he has filled the hungry with good things    and sent the rich away empty.54 He has come to the aid of his child Israel,    in remembrance of his mercy,55 according to the promise he made to our ancestors,    to Abraham and to his descendants forever.”

Hymn of Preparation: Amazing Grace, NCH# 547

Sermon: A Modern Day Midrash For A WOAT

Era As This

Closing Hymn:  This Little Light of Mine

 Benediction    

 Postlude: Performed by 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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