Bethel Church Service
New Year's Eve
December 31, 2023
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Gathering
Prelude: "Sing Alleluia to the Lord"
Welcome to this Lord's Day...
...pastor Ralph and Judy are not here today...
...look on a table in the narthex for 2024 devotionals, including a calendar
Announce service for former pastor, Karen Alford
Birthdays? (Jesus) or Anniversaries? (Pastor Ralph and Judy)
Another Announcement...Christmas Isn't Over
Introducing a "pickup" musician
Don reports a problem with the alarm system...
..also, a reported leak was a problem of overgrown azaleas...
...Tina will speak to Carl about cutting the azaleas
That's what I love about this church...
...and Pat appreciates Carl's dedication in working on the church grounds.
Hymn: "Shine, Jesus, Shine"Call to Worship
Call to Worship...
...Apostle's Creed.....and.........Gloria Patria
Offerings...Thanksgiving....and...singing the DoxologyJoys and Concerns
Prayer Concerns...
...Linda reports passing of several friends...
...and Jo Ann shares concerns about Mark's shoulder pain...
...Betty asks traveling mercies for Janie & Craig going to PA...
...Sandra shares several concerns including her 93 yr old uncle...
...a praise, Jo Ann's mom is home...
...Joann George suggests sending a
sympathy card to Daniel Alford
Pastoral prayer...
...and Lord's Prayer
One more thing...about Sandra's niece in London...
...and note from Bertha Anderson, now 97, in Missouri...
...and card from Kathy Adams
Special Music
Travis sings: "All My Hope is in Jesus"
The Message
Message: "A Year-End Attitude Adjustment"
for Pastor Ralph, some "Holy Humor" 
Continuing the Message
Closing Prayer
Travis remarks on the message and "buying the faith"...before the...Hymn: " They'll Know We are Christians by Our Love"
Gathering in the center aisle for the...
Closing Chorus: "Bind Us Together"
...Happy New Year...
There were 13 here for the church service today.
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