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Bethel Church Service


5th Sunday of Lent
March 26, 2023
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Practicing...

Gathering

Opening

Bethel's senior Acolyte...

...attempts to light the altar candles...with the pastor's help

Prelude: "Sing Alleluia to the Lord"


Welcome...

...considering a change of emphasis in focus of services

...but still looking at the OT Reading today from Psalm 130...
...concerning depression


Continuing with the Announcements...

...we're having a "new song" today...Holy Water...

...welcome to the 5th Sunday of Lent...
...the Bishop's in town tomorrow...

...words have meaning.


Any other announcements?...

...Tricia will be helping with the music on Easter...
...at Sunrise Service?...down by the pond...at 7:00?...

...status of Judy's health


Birthdays and Anniversaries


Hymn: " Lord, I Lift Your Name on High"


Call to Worship

Call to Worship...

...Affirmation...and...Gloria Patria

Offertory

Appreciation for offerings of service and support...

...prayer of thanksgiving...and...singing of the Doxology

NT Scripture


Tina reads the NT Scripture: Romans 8:5-11


Commentary about translations

Prayer Concerns


Special Music

Introduction to special of "Holy Water"
sung by Travis and Tricia


The Message

Message introduction...

...and Synopsis of scripture: John 11:1-20

...continuing with scripture: John 11:21-45


The Message: "When Time Stands Still"


Closing

Hymn: " I Surrender All"



Closing Words and...

...Closing Chorus: "Bind Us Together"


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