Bethel Church Service
11th Sunday after Pentecost
6th Week of "Holy Spirit School"
August 13, 2023
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Gathering
Opening
Prelude: "Sing Alleluia to the Lord"
Arthur serves as acolyte today
...bringing the "Light of Christ" into the service.
Opening PrayerAnnouncements
Announcements...
...status of Judy's treatments...
...dinner today...and Arthur starts a new year...
...may not stay for dinner...
Birthdays?
...Tina, gdaughter is 9 this week...Ralph, Judy's son's birthday is today...
...Lon Wright, son Michael's 65th birthday is today...
...sing "Happy Birthday" to you....and many more
Anniversaries?...
...Janie & Craig's 30th wedding Anniversary is tomorrow...
...sing "Happy Anniversary to you...
Hymn:
"Here I Am,Lord"Call to Worship
Call to Worship...
...Apostle's Creed...
...and Gloria Patria
Thanks to God for our many blessings...
...and thank you for all your support and prayers...
...and sing praise to God in the Doxology
Introduction to the Holy Spirit School
Proverb for today:
Proverbs 11:29...
...and commentary on anger in today's society
Joys, Concerns and Praises
Prayer Concerns...
...and the Lord's Prayer
Special Music
Do you have something for us Travis?...
...yes, for some "old friends" with us today...
...Travis sings, "Who Am I?"
The Message
Scripture:
Psalm 51...
...read by Tina Oaks
Message: "The Desert Places", Part II
Closing PrayerClosing
Hymn:
"As the Deer"
Benediction, dinner prayer...
...and Closing Chorus: "Bind Us Together"
Renewing some "old friendships" with Lucy and Lon Wright
(both of whom, according to an overheard comment,...
are celebrating 90th birthdays this year.)
Fellowship Dinner
A time for dining...
...sharing stories...
...and a new experience...
...with some instruction
There were 15 here for the church service today.
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