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Bethel Church Service


2nd Sunday of Advent
December 10, 2023
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Gathering

Opening

Welcome...

...and Prelude/Processional "Sing Alleluia to the Lord"


Opening Prayer


Announcements

Text - Phillip and Arthur Hazard light first and second candles
of the Advent Wreath

Hanakkuh began on Thursday

Birthdays?...yes, Jo Ann Carlson has a birthday on Saturday...

...Anniversaries?


Hymn: " Standing on the Promises"

Call to Worship

Call to Worship...

...Apostle's Creed......and Gloria Patria


Offertory...

...and singing of the Doxology


Old Testament Scripture: Isaiah 40:1- 11

Joys and Concerns

Prayer Concerns...

...Arthur speaks of school field trip...and Travis of a Christmas concert...

...Joyce Moore speaks of granddaughter Alexandra's graduation...
...and engagement...

...Joann George speaks of health concerns of
former Bethel pastor Karen Alford...

...and pastor Ralph speaks of an "old man?" problem

Pastoral Prayer...and...Lord's Prayer

Special Music

Introduction to Special Music

Travis sings: "All My Sins Are Forgiven"

Following Comments

The Message

Message Scripture: Mark 1:1-8



Message: It's a Heart Thing

Closing Prayer

Closing

Hymn: Go Tell it On the Mountain


Arthur is bringing the light of Christ back into the World...

...gathering together for the Closing Chorus: Bind Us Together...

...and Benediction


Parting Conversations...

There were 12 here for the church service today.
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