06/03/2026
Bethany United Methodist Church / Rev. Brian Lucas
“A Church with the Heart of Christ in the Heart of Milton"
Come join us this Sunday, June 7, 2026 9:00 am
Guest speaker: Arnie Wilver
Series: “Embracing an Adverbial Faith
This Week’s Theme: “Love Boldly”
Welcome
Prelude
DRAWN INTO PRAYER
Call To Worship:
God is good… all the time.
And all the time… God is good.
Family of God, who are you?
We are disciples formed in the image of Jesus Christ and empowered
by the Holy Spirit.
Family of God, how does Jesus form you?
By loving us and showing us how to love.
Family of God, how does the Holy Spirit empower you?
By loving us and inspiring us to love others as Christ loves us.
Family of God, on this journey of faith, we are not alone - God is with us!
We come to worship God, who shows us how to love and calls us to
boldly love God and neighbor, that we may be disciples of Jesus Christ
who transform the world. Amen.
†Hymn of Praise: CH #415 “We Are Called to Be God’s People”
†Opening Prayer (Unison):
Almighty, all-merciful God,
through Christ Jesus, you have taught us to love one another, to love our neighbors as ourselves, and even to love our enemies. As we gather for worship and as we are sent from this place, let the peace of Christ rule in our hearts. Help us to encounter each person in light of the love and grace you have shown us in Christ. Establish among us a future where peace reigns, justice is done with mercy, and all are reconciled. We ask these things in the name and for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
†Greeting One Another
FORMED BY THE WORD
Scripture Reading: Leviticus 19:9-18 (CEB)
Children’s Moment
Scripture Reading: Mark 12:28-34 (CEB)
Sermon: “Love Boldly” Arnie Wilver
SHAPED FOR THE WORLD
Sharing of Joys and Concerns
Pastoral Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer
Call for the Offering
Offertory Prayer
Gracious Commander of Love, you have taught us what love looks like, and you have commanded us to live it. In a world that rewards fear and self-interest, you call us to give boldly, to serve generously, and to risk loving with all our heart, mind, soul, and strength. Receive these offerings as signs of our obedience and as seeds of a kingdom where welcome is wide, grace is abundant, and love never holds back. We give, not from obligation, but from the joy of being shaped by your love. In Christ’s name, Amen.
SENT IN GRACE
Practice for the Week
†Hymn: CH #429 “They’ll Know We Are Christians by Our Love”
†Parting Blessing
†Closing Chorus: CH #602 “I Have Decided to Follow Jesus” (V. 1)
Postlude
