This Week's Bulletin
Transfiguration Sunday
* Indicates that worshippers are to stand if able.
Congregational responses are in bold print.
Worship Leader: Barbara Bibbs
ENTRANCE & PRAISE
Prelude “Savior, like a Shepherd Lead Us” John Kwon
Greetings Rev. Sang Hun Han
nnouncements Barbara Bibbs
Black History Month Moment Barbara Bibbs
*Opening Hymn UMH #103 “Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise”
1. Immortal, invisible, God only wise, in light inaccessible hid from
our eyes, most blessed, most glorious, the Ancient of Days,
almighty, victorious, thy great name we praise.
2. Unresting, unhasting, and silent as light, nor wanting, nor wasting, thou rulest in might; thy justice like mountains high soaring above
thy clouds which are fountains of goodness and love.
3. To all, life thou givest, to both great and small; in all life thou livest, the true life of all; we blossom and flourish as leaves on the tree,
and wither and perish, but naught changeth thee.
*Call to Worship
The glory of God is too great for you to bear.
We are not afraid. We will not turn back.
The mystery of God runs too deep for you to fathom.
We are not deterred. We will not turn back.
The fiery chariot of Elijah is not for mortal sight to see.
We are blessed with the eyes of faith. We will not turn back.
Come then, and worship our God, who took Elijah up to heaven in a whirlwind.
We will worship the Lord, who transfigured Moses, Elijah,
and Jesus shine like the sun.
*Passing Peace of Christ TFWS #2108
“O How He Loves You and Me”
O how he loves you and me! O how he loves you and me!
He gave his life. What more could he give? O how he loves you;
O how he loves me; O how he loves you and me!
Children’s Message Jane Heidemann
Children’s Church Melanie Bomersback
Joys and Concerns
Silent Prayer & Pastoral Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer (Screen)
Contemplation Hymn TFWS #2272 “Holy Ground”
We are standing on holy ground, and I know that there are angels all around; let us praise Jesus now; we are standing in his presence on holy ground. (Repeat) **
PROCLAMATION & RESPONSE
Scripture Reading Luke 9: 28-36 (NIV) Barbara Bibbs
The Transfiguration
28 About eight days after Jesus said this, he took Peter, John and James with him and went up onto a mountain to pray. 29 As he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became as bright as a flash of lightning. 30 Two men, Moses and Elijah, appeared in glorious splendor, talking with Jesus. 31 They spoke about his departure, which he was about to bring to fulfillment at Jerusalem. 32 Peter and his companions were very sleepy, but when they became fully awake, they saw his glory and the two men standing with him. 33 As the men were leaving Jesus, Peter said to him, “Master, it is good for us to be here. Let us put up three shelters—one for you, one for Moses and one for Elijah.” (He did not know what he was saying.)
34 While he was speaking, a cloud appeared and covered them, and they were afraid as they entered the cloud. 35 A voice came from the cloud, saying, “This is my Son, whom I have chosen; listen to him.” 36 When the voice had spoken, they found that Jesus was alone. The disciples kept this to themselves and did not tell anyone at that time what they had seen.
This is the Word of Life for all the people of God.
Thanks be to God.
Offering Our Gifts to God’s Service
Offertory Anthem “I Dream a World” Chancel Choir
(Text- Langston Hughes, Arr. by Andre J. Thomas)
*Doxology “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” #UMH 95
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures
here below; praise him above, ye heavenly host; praise
Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
*Prayer of Dedication
Accept, O Lord, these offerings your people make to you, and grant that the work to which they are devoted may prosper under
your guidance, to the glory of your name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN.
You may give your offering at www.bfvumc.org/online-giving
or mail it to:
Bethany of Fox Valley UMC
2200 Ridge Ave. Aurora, IL. 60504
Message: “The Transfiguration” Rev. Sang Hun Han
SENDING FORTH
*Closing Hymn “My Hope Is Built” UMH #368
1. My hope is built on nothing less than Jesus' blood and
righteousness. I dare not trust the sweetest frame, but wholly lean
on Jesus' name.
**Refrain On Christ the solid rock I stand, all other ground is sinking
sand; all other ground is sinking sand.
2. When Darkness veils his lovely face, I rest on his unchanging grace.
In every high and stormy gale, my anchor holds within the veil.**
3. His oath, his covenant, his blood supports me in the whelming flood.
When all around my soul gives way, he then is all my hope and stay.**
*Benediction Rev. Sang Hun Han
Postlude Traditional Anglican Melody John Kwon
We are glad that you joined us this morning in worship.
We hope that you find strength, renewal, and a sense of peace
going through the coming week.