september 13,2026
Preacher: Rev. Dr. Boon Lin Ngeo
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Prelude: Debbie Deane
Chalice Lighting: The Light Within Us by Brian C. Lee
We light our chalice as a symbol of the Light within us
and 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: Holy, Holy, Holy NCH 277
Welcome & Announcements
Call to Worship:
As the sun rises in the morning,
As the cool breeze ushers in the evening,
As the heat of the noonday sun spreads across the land:
God is present with us.
Let us worship God.
Prayer of Invocation:
First Sacred Reading: Philippians 1:1 -11
Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, to all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, with the bishops and deacons: 2 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.3 I thank my God for every remembrance of you, 4 always in every one of my prayers for all of you, praying with joy 5 for your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now. 6 I am confident of this, that the one who began a good work in you will continue to complete it until the day of Jesus Christ. 7 It is right for me to think this way about all of you, because I hold you in my heart, for all of you are my partners in God’s grace, both in my imprisonment and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel. 8 For God is my witness, how I long for all of you with the tender affection of Christ Jesus. 9 And this is my prayer, that your love may overflow more and more with knowledge and full insight 10 to help you to determine what really matters, so that in the day of Christ you may be pure and blameless, 11 having produced the harvest of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ for the glory and praise of God.
Passing of the Peace
Sharing of Our Joys & Concerns
Prayers of the People/Pastoral Prayer
Offering & Doxology: Tis a Gift to be Simple SLT 16
Second Sacred Reading: Tao Te Jing, chapter 44 translated by Stephen Mitchell
Fame or integrity: which is more important? Money or happiness: which is more valuable?Success of failure: which is more destructive? If you look to others for fulfillment,you will never truly be fulfilled. If your happiness depends on money,you will never be happy with yourself. Be content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are.When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you.
Hymn of Reflection: I Want Jesus to Go with Me NCH 490
Sermon: What Truly Matters?
Closing Hymn: Come, O Fount of Every Blessing NCH 459
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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born from the traditions of the:
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Unitarian Universalist Association - www.UUA.org
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