Bethel Church Service
Fourth Sunday of Advent
December 21, 2025
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Mark rings the bell to announce the service
Gathering
Opening
Arthur takes the light to the candles on the altar
Welcome and Announcements
......speaking of a missionary family that has visited Bethel....
...contact for information from former minister, Alex Knight.
Others?...Candlelight service and planning event in the new year
Birthdays
Following the bulletin....some health updates...
....devotionals and seasonal booklets on table in the narthex
Hymn: "Hark the Herald Angels Sing"
Lighting of the 4th Advent Candle
and commentary
Call to Worship
Call to Worship.....
......Apostle's Creed.....and Gloria Patria
Praises, Thanksgivings and Doxology
Praises, thanksgivings....
...and singing the Doxology
Old Testament Scripture
Jo Ann reads the OT Scripture Isaiah 7:10-16
and CommentaryPraises, Joys and Concerns
Prayer Concerns...
Pastoral Prayer....and....the Lord's Prayer
Hymn: "Angels from the Realms of Glory"...
.....oops....wrong music.....sing accapella
The Message
Introduction...
...and...Message Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25
Message: "Here is Your Sign"
Closing
Hymn: "Love Came Down at Christmas"...
Arthur takes the light from the candle back out...
....then....
...Gather in the center aisle, join hands, sing "Bind Us Together"...
...and receive the benediction
...the conversations go on...and on...
There were 14 here for the service today
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