Bethel Church Service
Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Hymn Sing
September 27, 2026
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Dave Watson announces the service to the neighborhood
Piano and bell-choir preludes
Gathering
Opening of Service
Welcome and Announcements by Jane Zody
...Janie speaks of pastor Ellie's absence and the prelude music today....
...the food ministry, a Bible study-with 2 sessions, World Communion Sunday,...
...charge conference next Sunday, ministry planning meeting, Homecoming...
...and an outside group may begin meeting in the fellowship hall...
...also....fresh air filters in sanctuary & fellowship hall...and fall has arrived...
...Birthdays or anniversaries?...none...
Opening Prayer by Jane ZodyCall to Worship, Affirmation of Faith and Gloria Patria
Call to Worship...
...Affirmation of Faith...
...and Gloria Patria
Prayer Concerns, Joys and praises
Prayer Concerns...Janie speaks of pastor Ellie's not feeling well...keep her in our prayers...
...Linda speaks of nephew Ryan Goreau dealing with loss of parents...and seeks strength to help him; she also mentions a joy...that Craig is playing today...
(00:57) Sandra mentions visiting another church last week, renewing acquaintance...
and next week will be visiting family at another church homecoming...
(03:29) she will be getting her car back next week...with repairs from accident...
and asks prayers for family situations
(04:26) Betty asks prayers for sister visiting next week...and other sister...
Janie speaks more about her aunt's visits here and her other aunt's visit in Kentucky and anticipated knee replacement operation after her return
(05:31) Sandra asks travel mercies for friends who will be on the road
Janie has a praise, speaking of progress in filling a position in her office...Sandra speaks of anxiety dealing with interviews...
(01:50) Linda speaks of receiving a request for addition to prayer chain, Mary Ellen who has metastatic breast cancer; in her 50's
Pastoral prayer and the Lord's Prayer
Passing the PeaceThe Hymn Sing
Explaining the service
Singing from the Red hymnal, Cokesbury and black Faith We Sing...while Craig plays
Craig selects the first hymn in the red hymnal: 
...Hymn #1: "O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing"
Hymn #2: We Gather Together
Hymn #3: Nothing But the Blood of Jesus
Hymn #4: Spirit of the Living God
Hymn #5: Amazing Grace
Hymn #6: It is Well with My Soul
Hymn #7: I Love to Tell the Story
Hymn #8: Be Still My Soul
Hymn #9: Pass It On
Now changing to the Cokesbury for...
Hymn #10: The Church in the Wildwood
Sharing some memories...
...before singing: Hymn #11: Wonderful Words of Life
Hymn #12: Beulah Land....how about another verse...
If you can think of a title but can't find the number...
...Hymn #13: How Great Thou Art
Hymn #14: His Eye is On the Sparrow
Hymn #15: The Lily of the Valley
Hymn #16: I'll Fly AwayClosing
Closing Hymn: Bind Us Together
Benediction and exit
There were 8 here for the service today