Bethel Church Service
6th Sunday after Epiphany
February 12, 2023
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Gathering
Opening
Prelude: "Sing Alleluia to the Lord"
Opening Prayer...
...and...does anybody do Crossword Puzzles?...
...a crossword puzzle book for Don...
Welcome to Valentine's Day "Pre-Eve"...
...we're having a "Love Luncheon" today...
...and an Emaius Gathering at 5:00 pm Saturday, here at Bethel...
...and more on the Emaius gathering and program
Birthdays/Anniversaries?
...there were several in the announcement slides...
...and one more...Pat Singletary...
..."I didn't want this birthday"...
Pat enters a new decade
Hymn:
"
Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)"
Call to Worship
Call to Worship...
...Apostle's Creed...and...Gloria Patria
Offertory...
...speaking about church needs...and appreciation for support...
...with Prayer of Thanksgiving...and singing of the Doxology
Old Testament Reading -
Psalm 119:1-8
Comments about translations, verse 9 and commentary...
...about "Accountability"Special Music
Pastor Ralph speaks of gifts of singing...
...Travis shares his gift, singing...
...of "The Goodness of God"...
The Message
Comments on the pandemic's effects on churches
Message Scripture -
Matthew 5:21-37
Message: "Reconciliation"A problem with the microphone at about 09:40 into the message
affected the tone and volume of the remainder.
Closing
Hymn: "Softly and Tenderly"
Closing Chorus: "Bind Us Together"
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