Bethel Church Service
5th Sunday after Pentecost
Independence Weekend
July 2, 2023
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Gathering
Opening
Prelude: "Sing Alleluia to the Lord
Opening PrayerAnnouncements
Welcome...Judy's doing well
Happy Independence Day
Other Announcements....new sermon series
Birthday of our country...others?...
...sing the Birthday/Anniversary song
Hymn: "
They'll Know We Are Christians by Our Love"
Comment on voice problem...blame it on the mower
Call to Worship
Call to Worship...
...Apostle's Creed....
and...Gloria Patria
Scripture Reading
Introduction to the reading
Old Testament Reading: "
Genesis 1:1-5"
Offertory
oops, Thanks for service and support...(Click here or here to see the referenced newspaper article.)
...and Doxology
Prayer Concerns
Prayer Concerns...next steps for Judy...
...from Sandra, Betty and Travis
Pastoral Prayer...
...and the Lord's Prayer
a Holy Spirit Reminder about communion
Special Music
Introduction 
Music Special: "All My Hope is in Jesus"
The Message
Introduction and Scripture:
John 1:1-5
Message:"Come Holy Spirit"Communion Service
Communion Service...
using the little cups
Closing
Hymn: "
Spirit Song"
Benediction...
...and Closing Chorus: "Bind Us Together"
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