Order of Worship
GATHERING MUSIC The Waters of the World are One by Sigrid Brooks
led by Jen Pope
The waters of the world are one.
The waters of the world are one.
Rising in the clouds,
releasing in the rain.
The waters of the world are one.
Lapping at the shores are one.
In the raging winds are one.
In the stinging sleet,
the puddles on the street.
The waters of the world are one.
WELCOME
* OPENING SONG As Long As We’ve Got Each Other (from Growing Pains)
Show me that smile again. (Show me that smile)
Don't waste another minute on your cryin'.
We're nowhere near the end (nowhere near
The best is ready to begin.
Oooohhh. As long as we got each other
We got the world spinning right in our hands.
Baby you and me, we gotta be
The luckiest dreamers who never quit dreamin'.
As long as we keep on givin'
we can take anything that comes our way
Baby, rain or shine, all the time
We got each other, sharin' the laughter and love.
Whenever skies are grey
I look into your eyes and see them shining out
Holding you close this way (Holding you this way)
Is like having summer every day, ooh, ooh, woo
As long as we got each other
We got the world spinnin' right in our hands
Baby, you and me, we gotta be
The luckiest dreamers who never quit dreamin'
As long as we keep on givin'
We can take anything that comes our way
Baby, rain or shine, all the time
We got each other, sharin' the laughter and love.
CHILDREN’S TIME
BAPTISM SONG Down to the River to Pray
As I went down in the river to pray
Studying about that good ol’ way
And who shall wear the starry crown?
Good Lord, show me the way
O, sisters, let's go down
Let's go down, come on down
O, sisters, let's go down
Down in the river to pray
As I went down in the river to pray
Studying about that good ol' way
And who shall wear the robe and crown?
Good Lord, show me the way
O, brothers, let's go down….
O, children, let's go down….
BAPTISM OF ARLO BEA LOUISE HAMILTON
PASSING OF THE PEACE
Peace be with you… ...and also with you
* SONG Sesame Street theme
Sunny day
Sweepin' the clouds away
On my way to where the air is sweet
Can you tell me how to get
How to get to Sesame Street?
Come and play
Everything's A-okay
Friendly neighbors there
That's where we meet
Can you tell me how to get
How to get to Sesame Street?
It's a magic carpet ride
Every door will open wide
To happy people like you
Happy people like —
What a beautiful —
Sunny day
Sweepin' the clouds away
On my way to where the air is sweet
Can you tell me how to get
How to get to Sesame Street? (repeat)
SCRIPTURE Romans 12: 9 - 21,
reader, Louie Bergonzi
READING “Shoulders” by Naomi Shihab Nye
SONG OF PREPARATION Where Everybody Knows Your Name (from Cheers)
Making your way in the world today
Takes everything you've got
Taking a break from all your worries
Sure would help a lot
Wouldn't you like to get away?
(Sometimes you wanna go)
Where everybody knows your name
And they're always glad you came
You wanna be where you can see
Our troubles are all the same
You wanna be where everybody knows your name
SERMON Rev. Rebecca Anderson
MUSIC FOR REFLECTION Where You Lead by Carole King (from Gilmore Girls)
Katy Lindhart, soprano
SHARING OF JOYS AND CONCERNS
PASTORAL PRAYER & LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father/Creator/Parent, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread,
and forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us.
Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory forever. Amen
GIVE, SERVE, SHARE: Announcements
* CLOSING SONG All My Days by Mark Miller
You know my words before they’re said.
You know my need and I am fed.
You give me life. You know my ways,
my strength, my path, for all my days,
my strength, my path, for all my days.
If I should fly beyond the dawn,
the darkness will not overcome.
If I lie down in deepest night,
still you are there, my Lord, my light,
still you are there, my Lord, my light.
Our every thought, each word we say,
the whole of time, the present day,
are held within your mighty hand,
too wonderful to comprehend,
too wonderful to comprehend!
O mend my heart and free my voice.
From sin released, I will rejoice.
O search me, Lord, my spirit cries,
and let my song of praise arise,
and let my song of praise arise!
* BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE Love is All Around by Sonny Curtis (from the Mary Tyler Moore Show)
Katy Lindhart, soprano
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Announcements
Welcome (back) to our new Children and Families Minister: Xander King!
We are excited to announce that Bethany has hired Xander King for our Director of Children and Families Ministry position! While Xander is well-known at Bethany, the committee received 23 applicants and interviewed 7 candidates over three rounds of interviews! We are grateful for all the hard work they put in and very excited for Xander to begin this new position.
Congratulate him when you see him, and start thinking about how you would like to support Children's Ministry at Bethany in the coming year!
June 12th - Celebrate Pride with Flamy Grant
Last year, some of us got to hear Christian music chart-topping artist and drag queen (yep, that’s right!) Flamy Grant at Friendship Presbyterian. (Not pictured: Gina and Lincoln.) This year, she’s back on Friday, June 12th. Tickets are going FAST so if you want to attend, grab yours now.
Please note: Rebecca has one spare ticket if you need one. Email or text her to claim it asap!
Here’s the pitch, from Flamy:
Queer Joy with an Appalachian Backbeat. Bear witness to a rhinestoned revival featuring the drag star who has the music world doing a double-take. This Pride season, Flamy Grant takes you into a world where her Appalachian roots meet high-octane drag artistry in a storytelling concert unlike any other.
And this just in! In June, Flamy’s donating 10% of ticket sales to Camp Transcending Adolescencein North Carolina. She’ll have out a tip jar on the 12th so we can kick in to make a safe, supportive environment for trans and gender-nonconforming teens.
Friday, June 12
5150 N Northwest Highway
Doors at 630; show at 7
All ages and, last year at least, BYOB
Group Dinner at The Crib - June 20th
The Crib is an overnight space for 21 young people, ages 18-24, to eat good food, get a good night’s sleep, be part of a community, shower, do laundry, and share safe and affirming space together. Volunteer groups will prepare the meal at the CRIB, serve and clean up! Volunteers will be contacted with meal details after sign-up for what to bring and details. Not able to bring item for dinner and just want to cook? - sign up! Trust the process. If you have any questions regarding the sign-up, logistics or helpful hints email Johnny.buranosky@gmail.com. Sign up here!
Lighthouse Foundation Beach Day - June 27th
Join Lighthouse Foundation of Chicagoland for the third annual Black LGBTQ+ Beach Day, a vibrant summer celebration of joy, visibility, and community for Black LGBTQ+ individuals across Chicagoland!
Attend as participant or show up as a volunteer! The event runs from 2 - 7 and Pastor Marcus would love help any window between noon and 8, Saturday, June 27th, between 12 - 8pm, at 63rd St Beach. Pastor Marcus admits that he is not beachy. But if you are, it’s a great reasons and way to soak up some sun. Help direct people to the party and be a welcoming face.
Read more about the event, then volunteer or reserve a spot and get more info at the green buttons!
Whether you’re coming to celebrate, connect, or support, Black LGBTQ+ Beach Day 2026 is a powerful expression of community care, resilience, and joy — and a growing tradition you won’t want to miss.
Email mpayne@lightfoundchi.org to volunteer!
Celebrate Pride Together - June 28th
Bethany’s going back to the Parade! Due to changes by organizers, fewer of us can march but we still want to show up. We know that we can send 4 people — and one of those spots is spoken for. Want to march? Email Nathan.
Have a plan for another way to celebrate? Want to host a brunch? Attend the Parade or another event? Let Rebecca know!
Help Make Worship Happen
For the next couple months, our pastors will be flying solo, which means we could use your help now more than ever! Please sign up here if you’re able to help.
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