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Bethel Church Service
Palm Sunday
6th Sunday of Lent
April 2, 2023
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GatheringUnfortunately the recording of the service didn't begin until after the Call to Worship...and my memory didn't record much of it either. You had to be there.Opening
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Prelude: "Sing Alleluia to the Lord"...
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Welcome and Announcements...
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...It's Palm Sunday and I found these palms on the walkway outside...
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...any idea how they got there?
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Any Celebrations today? ...
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...Yes...a Birthday for Judy (on April 5th)...
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...anyone else?...
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...Yes...a 43rd Anniversary for Debbie and Randy
Time for Worship
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Hymn: " Come, Now is the Time to Worship"![]()
Call to Worship...
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...Apostle's Creed...and...Gloria PatriaThe recording of the service begins during the Offertory.OFFERTORY
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Thankfulness for God's Provisions
and appreciation for your service and support today...
with remarks about pastor's compensation..."Years Ago"...
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...the singing of the Doxology.......
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...and Comments about "passing of the plate" NT Reading
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Explaining the change in scripture readings
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Tina reads from: Philippians 2:5-11 Prayer Concerns
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Pastor Ralph speaks of a loss in Mark Carlson's family
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Mark speaks of his grief...
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...and of a change in his spirit...
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...and of some good that came from that.
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Pastor Ralph's consolation...
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...and the Lord's Prayer Special Music
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Introduction to the special music
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Judy and Travis sing "In the Garden"
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Judy speaks of her decision to sing today The Message
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Message Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11
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The Message: "Flash Mobs"
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Service of Communion
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Closing
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Hymn: " Surely the Presence of the Lord is in this Place
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Closing words...
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...and closing chorus: "Bind Us Together"
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A Reminder and a blessing
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There were 16 here for the service today.
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