october 5, 2025

Preacher: Rev. Dr. Boon Lin Ngeo

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Prelude:    Richard Harper 

Chalice Lighting: 

We are not alone. We are this flame, ancient as the stars, new as the vulnerable spark.We are not alone.

We are here. We are here for ourselves. We are here for each other. And…We are not alone.

Opening Hymn:   Precious Lord, Take my Hand     NCH  472                  

Welcome & Announcement

Call to Worship:  

When the way is difficult and dangerous,let us still choose what is good and just.

When evil comes to break us down and break us apart,let us still choose to carry on with each other.

When power from on high strikes fear in our hearts,let us still choose the courage to persist.

For we know that the love and power of God, which abides in us, will not be overcome.

Prayer of Invocation:   

First Sacred Reading:    Luke 2: 22-42  

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 Dhammapada

The only way you can become free is to love those who hate you.

Hymn of Reflection:      What Wondrous Love Is This  NCH 223

Sermon:    Love is Everything

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:    I Love to Tell the Story  NCH 522

Benediction:                           Rev. Dr. Boon Lin Ngeo

Postlude:                                Richard Harper

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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