Bethel Church Service
Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost
August 23, 2026
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Dave Watson announces the service to the neighborhood.
Unfortunately the part of the service from here thru the Prayer Concerns was not recorded.
Gathering
Opening
Pastor Ellyn Fox opened the service with a welcome...
...announcements (few) and celebrations (fewer)
Call to Worship
Liturgist Rebecca Linton lead the Call to Worship.
Hymn: "Christ for the World We Sing"Affirmation of Faith
Liturgist Rebecca Linton lead the Affirmation of Faith......and......Gloria Patria
Joys, Concerns and Praises
Pastor Fox received concerns of the congregation
Beginning with traveling mercies for Craig & Jane Zody in Pennsylvania with his parents
Pastoral Prayer and the Lord's Prayer...The service recording begins during the Lord's Prayer...
...continuing with Passing the Peace
Hymn: "The Church's One Foundation"The Message
Prayer for Illumination read by Rebecca Linton
Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20
Message: "Who Are You?" from pastor Ellyn Fox
Tithes and Offerings
Receiving the offering...
...with the singing of the Hymn of Praise
The Offering prayer
Hymn: "Blessed Assurance"
Closing
Gather in the center aisle, join hands, and sing the...
....closing chorus: "Bind Us Together"
Receiving the Benediction
There were 8 here for the service today