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Bethel Church Service


First Sunday of Lent
February 18, 2024
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Gathering

Opening

Prelude: "Sing Alleluia to the Lord"

These photos, from Jo Ann Carlson, provide a different view of the gathering


Good Morning....Announcements...

...church council meeting after the service...

...any more.....where did you party at?...Birthdays?...

...Donnie has a birthday this month....Travis celebrates all month...

...new Upper Rooms are here...Don will bring one to you...

...Happy Birthday/Anniversary...


Hymn: "Amazing Grace, My Chains are Gone"

Call to Worship

Call to Worship...

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

Expressing Thanks and Praise

Expressing Thanks...

...how can we get people to come in...any ideas...

...and singing of the Doxology


OT Scripture Reading: Exodus 23:9-13

Joys, Praises and Concerns

Prayer Concerns...

Sandra for a cousin...Tina praise for good trip and a niece's recovery...
...Linda for Mark...and for their road trip...and Dave for a friend...

...Jo Ann for Mark's treatments


Pastoral Prayer...

...and Lord's Prayer


Jo Ann speaks of death of a homeless woman in the streets


Commentary on the scripture reading

Special Song

Judy and Travis sing: "The King is Coming"





Comments on the special


The Message

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40


Message: The Love of Truth, Part 2



Closing Remarks


A Change of Direction


Closing

Hymn: "O, How He Loves You and Me"


Gathering in the center aisle...

...for the Closing Chorus: "Bind Us Together"...

...and Benediction


Admin Council Meeting


There were 14 here for the church service today

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