May 4, 2025

Preacher: Rev. Dr. Boon Lin Ngeo

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Prelude:    Debbie Deane

Chalice Lighting:    

We light our chalice as a symbol of the Light within usand the life that flows through the world around us.It is our beacon as we search for truth.It is the warmth in our hearts for love.And it is the energy that propels us to action.May we be kindled by our time together.

Opening Hymn:     My Life Flows on in Endless Song     SLT 108             

Welcome & Announcements

Call to Worship:  

We are gathered to worship our God.Send your Spirit upon us.We come from many places, with many burdens.Send you Spirit upon us.We turn our hearts to you, O God.Send your Spirit upon us, and make us your beloved family.

Prayer of Invocation:   

First Sacred Reading:    Mark 1:40-42

   40 A leper came to him begging him, and kneeling he said to him, “If you choose, you can make me clean.” 41 Moved with pity, Jesus stretched out his hand and touched him, and said to him, “I do choose. Be made clean!” 42 Immediately the leprosy left him, and he was made clean. 

Passing of the Peace 

Sharing of Our Joys & Concerns

Prayers of the People/Pastoral Prayer

Special Music: Choir of ASBC

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 Bhagavad Gita

Recognize that all things exit in the One, and you will become the One.

Hymn of Reflection:     Bless the Lord My Soul (Taize)   

Sermon:  Make your Choice and be not Afraid to Take Risks

Service of Communion:

God is with you

And also with you

Let us open our hearts

Let us open them to God

Let us give God thanks and praise

It is a good and joyful thing to do

Closing Hymn:   Spring Has Now Unwrapped the Flowers SLT 63     

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:

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United Church of Christ - www.UCC.org

Unitarian Universalist Association - www.UUA.org 

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