August 15, 2021

Bethany United Methodist Church 10:00am The Church with Open Hearts, Minds, and Doors

1860 Hayes Road • PO Box 527 • Gloucester Point VA 23062 Office Hours: Mon.-Thurs., 8:00 a.m.‒4:00 p.m. Phone: 804.642.2110 Fax: 804.642.2114 TH 12 SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST Email: [email protected]

Sermon Series: “God’s Questions”

Website: www.bethanyumc-gp.org

WELCOME, GUESTS! We’ve been expecting you! CELL PHONES: Please remember to silence your cell phone before the service begins. Thank you. VOLUNTEERS SERVING TODAY *Please stand as you are able. And it’s okay to sit. Acolyte: Stella White Media: Jeremy Nardozzi, Beth Cook, Susannah Hogge Altar Guild this month: Peggy Lewis, Laura Glaze, Laura Vaughan Intrada Aurelia (The Church’s One Foundation) Samuel Sebastian Wesley

Liturgist: Clair Hillard Celebrating Wesley’s 211th birthday, August 14th (UMH 545) Trustee Contact this week: Diana Simmons Ushers: Milton Hudgins, Jon Kent Welcome and Announcements, Sharing Joys, Concerns, and Updates Pastor Paul Song Counting Team: Charlotte Cecil, Betty Durrette, Clair Hillard

*Call to Worship Clair Hillard Leader: In the midst of the congregation I will praise you.

STEWARDSHIP 8/08 UPCOMING COUNTING TEAMS Congregation: Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous, and give thanks to God’s holy name!

General Fund Total 8,325.89

Leader: We will extol you, our God and King, and bless your name for ever and ever. Pastor’s Discretionary Fund 235.00 8/22 Team 1: Mary Kaylor, Ann Byrd, Pat Hasty Congregation: Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised, and God’s greatness is unsearchable.

Capital Improvement Fund 250.00

All: We worship you in spirit and truth. Endowment Fund 50.00 8/29 Team 2: Bernard Robins, Fred Niethamer, Sandra Harvey

ATTENDANCE

*Opening Hymn Leaning on the Everlasting Arms UMH 133 In-person Worship 90 9/5 Team 3: Al Burner, Judy Burner, Donna Andersen

YouTube Viewers 18

*Affirmation of Faith The Apostles Creed UMH 881 Total in Worship 108 9/12 Team 4: Doris Luther, Debbie Robins, Susan Rollins Total in Sunday School 11 Opening Prayer BUMC STAFF DIRECTORY Almighty God of love, Ruler of the universe, we give our thanks for your everlasting love.

Teach us to love you with our heart, mind, and strength, and to love our neighbors. Tues-Fri. 8-4 Rev. Moonsup “Paul” Song, call/text 703.625.8025, office: 804.642.2110 Help us to see people by the light of the faith we profess, that we may check in ourselves all For pastoral emergencies, Pastor email: [email protected] ungenerous judgments, all presumptuous claims, that, recognizing the needs and rightful claims of call/text cell others, we may remove old hatred and rivalries and hasten new understandings, that we may bring Adel Trevino, office 804.642-2110, cell: 804.214.5811 M-TH 8-4 Church Office Administrator email: [email protected] closed for lunch, 30 min. our tributes of excellence to the treasury of our common humanity; through Jesus Christ our Lord

Sandra Fox, Director of call/text 757.329.6128 Works from home, by appt. Music email: [email protected] Children’s Church (Children are dismissed as congregation sings “Jesus Loves Me this I know.”)

Dr. Rudy Shackelford, home 804.642.5938, cell 804.413.0211 By appt. Organist Anthem Standing and Leaning Music by Anna Laura Paige & Jean Anne Shafferman Chancel Choir

Children’s Church (Children are dismissed as congregation sings “Jesus Loves Me this I know.”)

Concerns and Prayer of Intercession, petition “Lord, hear our prayer.” “G O N E F I S H I N G“

Voluntary Larghetto (Moderately Slow), from Samuel Sebastian Wesley THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF SAMUEL SEBASTIAN WESLEY

“Three Pieces for a Chamber Organ” (1810-1876)

th “I listened, motionless and still, Born 211 years ago, 1810, on August 14 , Samuel Sebastian Wesley was the foremost th And as I mounted up the hill, English organist and composer of church music in the mid-19 century. Grandson of Charles The music in my heart I bore, Wesley, the prolific hymn writer, and great nephew of John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, Long after it was heard no more.” he inherited a full measure of both the genius and the often difficult temperament which ran in --William Wordsworth that illustrious family.

His father, , was a musical prodigy who composed a sacred opera, Ruth, at

Offering and Offertory Prayer age eight. Like Felix Mendelssohn in Germany, Samuel Wesley later played a pivotal rôle in

reviving Johann Sebastian Bach’s music in England. In a letter of 1808 he called Bach “Saint Offertory Now Thank We All Our God, Johann Sebastian Bach Sebastian” and characterized his works as “a musical Bible, unrivaled and inimitable.” from Cantata No. 79 (1685-1750)

Small wonder then that Samuel’s son bore the middle name Sebastian and followed in Transcribed for organ by Virgil Fox his father’s footsteps as an organist and composer of anthems in the venerable English choral Based upon UMH No. 102 tradition. He had a vision of the worship service as an art form, amalgamating music, liturgy,

*Doxology UMH 95 architecture, and religious ceremony. Unfortunately, together with his dedication to this cause

Praise God from whom all blessings flow; praise Him, all creatures here below; went a knack of falling out with those in a position of authority — a character trait shared with no Praise Him above, ye heavenly host. Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. less than J. S. Bach himself! His first job, as organist of , ended when Sam

eloped with the Dean’s sister. Thereafter his career was broken up by a series of restless moves Prayer of Illumination from one post to another: , Parish Church, Winchester and Gloucester Lord, open our hearts and minds by the power of the Holy Spirit, that, as the Scriptures are read Cathedrals. Once when he failed to appear for a service, a note was found on the organ: “Gone and your Word proclaimed, we may hear with joy what you say to us today. Amen.

fishing.” Yet everywhere his talent was acclaimed: “The greatest organist now living!” wrote one

critic after hearing Samuel Sebastian Wesley perform at the 1843 Birmingham Festival. Old Testament Reading Genesis 4:1-9 Clair Hillard Today he is remembered chiefly for the immortal hymntune Aurelia (“The Church’s One

Foundation”) and a handful of anthems and short organ pieces. Among the latter, his haunting Hymn of meditation Spirit of the Living God UMH 393 Larghetto--the title means “moderately slow”-- deserves more frequent hearings. While at first it

seems to express an entirely personal sorrow, this sentiment is elevated to the stature of a Gospel Reading Ephesians 4:1-4 Clair Hillard universal lament through the influence of Beethoven’s nobility and grandeur.

Sermon “Where is your brother?” Pastor Paul Song — Rudy Shackelford

*Closing Hymn Jesu, Jesu UMH 432

*Benediction Pastor Paul Song

Exodus Rejoice, the Lord is King (UMH 715)

was discovered after Gordon Binkerd’s death and first performed at Bethany on 5 December 2004. Bethany UMC Prayer List BETHANY FAMILY 08.15.21 Its title is theirst line of the poem Whitsunday (or Pentecost) by George Herbert, one of that 17th-century school of English “metaphysical” poets whose best known member was John Donne. CANCER/CHEMO: Krista Chase, Carol Johnson, Ted Peterman (NC), Linwood Rowe, Matt The music of Binkerd’s enchanting tone-poem is based on a call-and-response motif that evokes the Shackelford, Rick Wilson echoing song of doves in the forest. It breathes a purity and devotional fervor that recalls the a GRIEVING: Family of Archie Leigh and Paige Mitchell cappella choral music of Renaissance masters such as Josquin des Pres, Palestrina, and William Byrd, HEALTH ISSUES: Cliff Beach, Irene Brown, Woody Brown, Judy Burner, Bessie Conner, Jimmy which also profoundly influenced the many works Binkerd composed for voices. Greene, Jeannie Harrell, Sandra Hollins, Carol Johnson, Bonnie Lewis , Marshall Lewis, Sue Morecock, Peggy Peterman (NC), Debbie Robins, Norma Sage, Nancy Smith, Rosemarie Tong HOMEBOUND: Linda Booth, Sid Dixon, Katherine Jordan, Alice McGee, Jack Wallace PARKINSON’S: Mike Andersen, Chuck Ashe, Doris Courtney, Kathleen Greene, Fred Townsend, Sunday, August— Rudy29, 10:00amShackelford, student and friend Yvonne White RECOVERING FROM SURGERY: Louise Austin, Duane Cecil (PA), Dylan Chapin, Joy Long RECUPERATING AT HOME: Isabella Wheat

BETHANY FRIENDS CANCER/CHEMO: Susan Burnett, Wanda Dowell, Roger Ferguson, Traci Greene, Carissa (Cari) Harrington, Martin Kulik (NY), Doug Mattox, Jeanette Nichols, Angie Williams (NY), Susan Williams, Sabrina Wikle GRIEVING: Family of Mary Moscati . Clare Hall’s mother-in-law passed. HEALTH/OTHER ISSUES: Soren Andrews, Les Breen, Lynne Freeman, Peggy Kearney, Teresa Kelley, Mathew Reviere, Tim Sullivan, Charlie West RECOVERING FROM SURGERY: Butch Durrette, Boone Kohen, Diane Owens, Dottie Myers (PA), Dawn Phillips, Mason Staley, Larry Wilkinson, Matt Quillen

RECUPERATING AT HOME: Bernice Greene

HOSPITALIZED: Dewayne Haywood

PRAYERS: Clare Hall’s family in CO., Randy Wilson, Kwame & Juliet Annorbah-Sarpei, Alli Razzaghi, Joy Wike BUMC’S ACTIVE MILITARY AND THEIR FAMILIES (italics—Bethany friends) Edward Bailey, Michael Brown, Peter Demetriades, Meagan Demetriades, Kevin Jacobs, Cory Long (Okinawa), Will Neikirk, Jim Minor, all members of the military. ASSISTED LIVING (italics-Bethany friends) Lorraine Brown, Rm 107 Gloucester House, 7657 Meredith Dr., Gloucester 23061 Doris Courtney, Rm 105 Jean Heywood, Rm 110 Heron Cove 1, 7375 Heron Cove Way, Gloucester 23061 Judy Vaughan, Rm 13 Ellis Hall, Rm 106 Sanders Assisted Living, 7407 Walker Ave., Gloucester 23061 Carolyn Scott, Rm 206A Sunrise Senior Living, 2015 Cranbeck Rd., Richmond 23235 Pauline Harris, Apt. 130 Riverside Rehab, 672 Gloucester Rd., Saluda, VA, 23149 Jennie Lipscomb OUR MISSIONARY – Clara Biswas, Cambodia.

BETHANY NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Post-Covid Re-entry Group (PRG) September Banner—The deadline for submission is TODAY, Aug 15! Please email The PRG met on Tues. Aug 3 and the following was discussed:

[email protected] or call 804.642.2110 with your information to be included. Thank you! 1. With the Delta Variant more prevalent in our area, members are encouraged to wear their masks

if they feel more comfortable and safer. Non-vaccinated members are highly encouraged to get Blessing of School Backpacks on Sun, Aug 29 their vaccines and to continue wearing a mask until they do so.

Gloucester County Public school opens its first class on August 30. We invite all Bethany children and youth bring their backpack for blessing on August 29(Sun). 2. Please sign the registration pads located at the end of each pew so we will have a record of your attendance.

Mini-VBS Session—Although VBS is postponed until 2022, we invite Bethany children, youth, and 3. Vacation Bible School (VBS) has been POSTPONED until 2022. However, on Sunday Aug 29 after grandchildren of Bethany members to a Mini VBS session on Aug 29 after worship. This will be a time the 10am service a Mini VBS session will be held for Bethany children, youth, and grandchildren of of Bible stories, games, and singing. A bagged lunch will be served. Bethany members. This will be a time of Bible stories, games, and singing. A bagged lunch will be served.

Sunday School is BACK! (on a limited basis for now!) Classes meeting after worship are Fellowship (in We trust and have faith in our members that they will follow these guidelines. We continue to pray WBFH) and TBD in their usual classroom (off of the WBFH). Our other adult classes and those for for all those who have been affected by Covid. children and youth will resume in September. We will also have a class for young adults! Come join a class now or plan to join in the fellowship and Bible study in the fall. Please stop by the Coffee Cafe on

your way to Worship and Sunday School. Looking forward to seeing you! RISE AGAINST HUNGER

Altar Flowers--There are several open dates for altar flowers in the month of September. If you wish Hunger Doesn’t Have to Exist - - Let’s End This Together to give altar flowers, please sign chart in hallway. To help keep the cost of flowers down, please return GET READY for a fun-filled family friendly mission event! the plastic liner to the church. Thank you! Bethany will be hosting a Rise Against Hunger meal-packaging event on Sunday, October 24

following the 10 a.m. worship service, and we need your help! Here’s what we need:

Dishes Lost & Found—Please pickup your dishes from the kitchen that were left from the funeral receptions and/or potluck dinners. Thank you! • Volunteers to package meals. This is an event for people of all ages. A light sandwich lunch will be served. Fun is guaranteed! This event can be completed in two hours with your help.

AUGUST FOOD DRIVE FOR SALVATION ARMY-- We'd like to help the Salvation Army build up their • Financial donations to cover the cost of packaging the meals. Each meal costs only 34 cents food supply so we're asking Bethany members to bring a specific food item each Sunday in August. but we will need to raise $3,400 to pack 10,000 nutritious meals. How can you help us reach

• First Sunday, August 1 – Peanut Butter (*it’s not too late!) that goal? By donating in any amount to this worthwhile event. Checks should be made • Second Sunday, August 8 – Jelly (it’s not too late!) payable to Bethany United Methodist Church (note “Rise Against Hunger” on the memo line • Third Sunday, August 15 - Canned meats or place in an envelope labeled “Rise Against Hunger.”)

• Fourth Sunday, August 22 - Canned vegetables We haven’t been able to do an event such as this lately so let’s get ready to go and to do something • Fifth Sunday, August 29 - Canned fruit to help others. God has blessed us with abundant blessings. With thankful hearts let us share that LET'S HELP OUT OUR NEIGHBORS! Baskets are placed in the Narthex and the area by the office. abundance by joining the fight to Rise Against Hunger.

THIS WEEK AT BETHANY Sunday, Aug 15 4:00pm Banner Submission Deadline Wednesday, Aug 18 7:00pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal Thursday, August 19 7:00pm Leadership Formation Group