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Sermons of Rev. Laura Beth Fisher
June 18, 2000 to June 3, 2001
Laura's first year at Bethel

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Links are provided to the bulletin for many services. You may want to view this to see how the service complemented the message and also be aware of other activities at the church. Also, there are no "slides" for the scripture passages so you may want to follow the readings with your own favorite version of the Bible. Also, there are no "slides" for the scripture passages so you may want to follow the readings with your own favorite version of the Bible.
(This begins the first year of Laura's pastorate at Bethel)
June 2000
18 - - Father's Day - Heirs of the Father
.... - - Scripture: Romans 8:12-17
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25 - Someone to Stand By Me
.... - - Scripture: Mark 4:35-41
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July 2000
02 - - Those Who Sin Against Us
.... - - Scripture: 2 Samuel 1:--
.... - - Children's Moment - Our Star in the Flag with Phillip Brown
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09 - - The Extraordinary Ordinary Jesus
.... - - Scripture: Mark 6:1-13
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16 - - Holy Time
.... - - Scripture: Mark 6:30-34,53-56
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23 - The Best Laid Plan
.... - - Scripture: 2Samuel 7:1-14a
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30 - - With Great Expectation
.... - - Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21
.... - - discussion about the length of the service
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August 2000
06 - The Virtuous Life
.... - - Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6
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13 - Following His Footsteps
.... - - Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-5:2
.... - - Prayer Concerns
.... - - Pastoral Prayer and the Lord's Prayer
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20 - - God's Lost and Found (The service was taped today to fulfill a conference requirement for the pastor.)
.... - - Scripture: Luke 15 - Part 1 - Setting the Stage
.... - - Part 2 - The Lost Sheep
.... - - Part 3 - The Prodigal Son
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27 - Our Call to Excellence
.... - - Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20
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September 2000
03 - - The Bible Jesus Loved
.... - - Scripture: Luke 24:19-
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This begins a 4 week emphasis on the Book of Daniel, which included a parallel small group study led by Stephanie Skelley
10 - Faith in the Small Things
.... - - Special Music: O Great God, Be Small Enough to Hear Me, sung by Nicole Watkins (The video shows only the last part of the selection because of difficulties with the recorder.)
.... - - Scripture: Daniel 1
.... - - Children's Sermon - Sorting Puzzle Pieces
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17 - - Faith in the Face of Adversity
....- - Scripture: Daniel 3
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24 - Reading the Handwriting on the Wall
.... - - Scripture: Daniel 5
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October 2000
01 - - Pursuing God's Presence
(Laura was called away to the funeral of an uncle. The sermon this day was delivered by Stephanie Skelley.)
.... - - Scripture: Daniel 6, read by Phillip Brown
.... - - Sermon, by Stephanie Skelley
08 - Homecoming (Laura was unable to be here this week as she and her husband were attending the first of a series of training weekends of a select group of ministers from several denominations)
.... - - Scripture: I Corinthians 13, read by Phillip Brown
.... - - Daniel, sung by the Men's trio (Robert Brown, Greg Tulenko & Craig Zody)
.... - - Some Remembrances of Bethel's Past - Charlie Strange
15 - - How Long?
.... - - Scripture: Daniel 7:9-14
.... - - Sermon
(This completes the series of sermons on Daniel, begun on Sept 10.)

(The next Sunday begins a 4 week emphasis on Stewardship that culminates with Consecration Sunday on Nov 12)
22 - - Are You Able?
.... - - Julia Hosig speaks about Consecration Sunday
.... - - Scripture: Mark 10:35-
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29 - - On God's Payroll
.... - - Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21
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November 2000
05 - - Keeping it All in Perspective
.... - - Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:1-11
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12 - - (Consecration Sunday) God's Gift to Us
.... - - Scripture: Psalm 24:1-2; 1 Cor 12:1-6
.... - - Sermon (Don Caldwell brings the message today)
(This completes the series of sermons on Stewardship, begun on October 22.)

19 - - Worry
.... - - Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34
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26 - - (Christ the King Sunday) - He Chose the Crown He Wore
.... - - Sermon, Scripture: John 18:33-37
December 2000
03 - - (First Sunday of Advent) - A Promise Kept
.... - - Lighting the Advent Candle (Don & Pat Singletary)
.... - - Decorating the Chrismon Tree
.... - - Scripture: Jeremiah 33:14-16
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10 - - (Second Sunday of Advent) - Prepare the Way - Malachi 3:1-4
.... - - Lighting the Advent Candle (Tom & Joyce Moore)
.... - - Special Music: Prepare Ye the Way, sung by Nicole Watkins
.... - - Christmas Party
17 - - Anticipation - Luke 3:7-18
24 - - An Upside-Down Christmas
.... - - Scripture: Luke 1:39-45
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.... - - Christmas Eve Service
31 - - The Year of Our Lord - Collosians 3:12-17 (A Cold Sanctuary on this day caused the service to be moved to the fellowship hall so this sermon was not recorded.)

January 2001
07 - - A Glimpse of God
.... - - Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12
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14 - - The Unveiling - Luke 3:15-17,21-22
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.... - - A Look Ahead
21 - - Epiphany Through the Word of God - Jeremiah 8
.... - - Speaking of the Reading of the Law in Jeremiah 8
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.... - - Invitation to Bible Study
28 - - What Must I Do?
(David Sindler gives the message today)
.... - - Scripture: Luke 10:25-30a, Matthew 19:16-21; Mark 12:32-34
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February 2001
04 - - "On the Sea"
....- - Scripture: Luke 5:1-11
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....- - Answering a question - What happened to the fish?
11 - - "On the Plain"
.... - - Scripture: Luke 6:17-26
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18 - - "On the Mountain"
.... - - Scripture: Luke 9:28-36
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March 2001
This begins a Lenten emphasis on prayer that continues thru Easter
04 - - "The Wilderness"
.... - - Scripture: Luke 4:1-13
.... - - Prayer Focus: Pat Singletary
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11 - - Untitled
.... - - Scripture: Luke 13:31-35
.... - - Prayer Focus: Greg Tulenko
.... - - Sermon (untitled)
18 - - "Given Time" - Luke 13:1-9
.... - - Prayer Focus: Joyce Moore
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25 - - "Our God Who Restores"
.... - - Scripture: 2 Cor. 5:16-21
.... - - Prayer Focus: Julia Hosig
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April 2001
01 - "Extravagant Gratitude, Extravagant Grace"
.... - - Scripture: John 12:1-8
.... - - Prayer Focus: Laura Beth Fisher
.... - - "Choral music, (01:25) Prayer Concerns, and (03:10) Prayers" - This portion of the service is not normally recorded but the tape unit was inadvertently left on during this service. The segment is included here for the historical interest it may have for some. It begins with a preparatory chorus used during this lenten season.
.... - - "Extravagant Gratitude, Extravagant Grace" - Sermon
08 - Palm Sunday - "Taking You There
.... - - Scripture Luke 19:28-40
.... - - Prayer Focus: Leonard Holton
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15 - Easter Sunday - I Wish I Hadn't Done That
.... - - Sunrise Service
.... - - Special Music: Lord of Life written by music director Greg Tulenko
.... - - Scripture: John 20:1-21
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.... - - Easter Egg Hunt
22 - Cub Scout Recognition Sunday - members of Bethel's Cub Scout Pack performed as greeters, ushers and liturgists during this service
.... - - Introduction of the Cub Scouts
.... - - Scripture: John 20:19-31 - read by Bumper Petritsch (his first words were not recorded)
.... - - Celebration of the Accomplishments of our Cub Scouts
.... - - Sermon: "Even Me?"
29 - Heritage Sunday - (The complete audio/video recording for the day is available on the photo page.)
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.... - Sharing stories
.... - - Edna Tessein remembers Calvin Williams
.... - - Charlie Strange remembers Calvin Williams, John Wolfe and others
.... - - Pat Singletary speaks of Miss Winnie, Miss Ida (Burns) and others
.... - - Pat Singletary speaks of Miss Beaulah and Annie Ruth (wash day)
.... - - Charlie Strange speaks of camping with Jesse Baker, et al
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.... - - Scripture: Hebrews 12:1,2; 13:7,8
.... - - Sermon: "Continuing the Heritage of Faithfulness"
May 2001
06 - Whose Sheep Are You?
.... - - Scripture: John 10:22-30
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13 - Mother's Day - The Family You've Always Wanted
.... - - Scripture John 13:34,35
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20 - - Making Room for God
.... - - Scripture: John 14:23-27
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27 - - Losing Sight
.... - - Scripture: Acts 1:6-11
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June 2001
03 - - "Pentecost"
.... - - Scripture: Acts 2 (selected verses)
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10 - - "The Trinity"
.... - - Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20
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.... - - Hymn: Holy, Holy, Holy

(This ends the First year of Laura's pastorate at Bethel)


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