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Bethel Church Service


Third Sunday After Epiphany
January 25, 2026
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Gathering

Mark announces the service to the neighborhood

a pre-service conversation
(on search for an accompanimist)

Opening

Welcome and Announcements
...Good to see all of you back again....

....had first meeting with Sarah Campbell Thursday....
...investment committee meeting after service today....
.....handouts on Thursday will be on the web site...
.....glad to be in Florida...

Birthdays and Anniversaries


Hymn: "Onward Christian Soldiers"

Call to Worship

Call to Worship,...

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

Thanks and Praise

Thanks to Betty for keeping the music in sync with the words...
....piano players are hard to come by...

....what are you thankful for today....
.....several responses....

....we are grateful and thankful for so many things....

...praise God with the singing of the Doxology

Old Testament Scripture

Jo Ann Carlson reads: 1 Samuel 18:1-4

Comments on the scripture

Praises, Joys and Concerns

Prayer Concerns...

(00:12) Linda, Dan Flynn, on our prayer list with Leukemia, passed away
(00:37) Ryan is doing okay...

(00:51) Janie - made it through 4 full days at work...

(01:28) Betty - grand-daughter Addison doesn't have flu...
(01:48) Donnie is fine...

(01:55) Judy, Brothers are better...another family concern in Pensacola...
(02:19) Linda...grateful that Rebecca is back...

(02:29) Mark is doing good...David, no complaints


Pastoral prayer...

...and the Lord's Prayer

Hymn of Preparation

Hymn: "Through it All"


Comment on the hymn

The Message

Scripture: "Ephesians 6:10-20"


Message: "Jesus, Your Wealthy Friend"


Closing

Closing Hymn: "Something Beautiful"


Closing remarks about Jesus as friend....and a story of ants...



Closing Prayer Requests...

...prayers....
...join hands, sing "Bind Us Together"...

...and receive the benediction

Investment Committee Meeting

There were 11 here for the service today

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