november 8,2026

5 days ago

3 min read

Preacher: Rev. Boon Lin Ngeo

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Prelude: Debbie Deane

Chalice Lighting:

In an age where words are easy to generate and harder to mean, we pause to light this flame not to perfect our message, but to offer something true. We light this chalice for the quiet courage it takes, to speak plainly of what moves us. May this light remind us: connection begins not with the flawless gesture, but with the honest one. And even the smallest act of bravery can be the start of a shared path.

Opening Hymn: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God NCH 439

Welcome & Announcements

Call to Worship:

Come, let us worship and bow down before the Lord our Maker. Let us come before God with thanksgiving and praise, for God is our God and we are God’s people.

Prayer of Invocation

First Sacred Reading Matthew 14:22-33

22 Immediately he made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. 23 And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, 24 but by this time the boat, battered by the waves, was far from the land, for the wind was against them. 25 And early in the morning he came walking toward them on the sea. 26 But when the disciples saw him walking on the

sea, they were terrified, saying, “It is a ghost!” And they cried out in fear. 27 But immediately Jesus spoke to them and said, “Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid.” 28 Peter answered him, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.” 29 He said, “Come.” So Peter got out of the boat, started walking on the water, and came toward Jesus. 30 But when he noticed the strong wind, he became frightened, and beginning to sink, he cried out, “Lord, save me!” 31 Jesus immediately reached out his hand and caught him, saying to him, “You of little faith, why

did you doubt?” 32 When they got into the boat, the wind ceased. 33 And those in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.

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: Dhammapada 216

Craving begets sorrow, craving begets fear. For him who is free from craving there is no sorrow; how can there be fear for him? If you have no attachment, no craving, you are free of sorrow and fear.

Hymn of Reflection: Holy Spirit Come to Us

Sermon: Step Out, Be Brave!

Closing Hymn: O God, Our Help in Ages Past NCH 25

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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