Bethel Church Service
Palm Sunday
6th Sunday of Lent
April 2, 2023
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Gathering
Unfortunately 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
Prelude: "Sing Alleluia to the Lord"...
...and Opening Prayer
Welcome and Announcements...
...It's Palm Sunday and I found these palms on the walkway outside...
...any idea how they got there?
Other Announcements
Any Celebrations today? ...
...Yes...a Birthday for Judy (on April 5th)...
...anyone else?...
...Yes...a 43rd Anniversary for Debbie and Randy
Time for Worship
Hymn: " Come, Now is the Time to Worship"
Call to Worship...
...Apostle's Creed...and...Gloria Patria
The recording of the service begins during the Offertory.OFFERTORY
Thankfulness for God's Provisionsand appreciation for your service and support today...
with remarks about pastor's compensation..."Years Ago"...
...the singing of the Doxology.......
...and Comments about "passing of the plate"
NT Reading
Explaining the change in scripture readings
Tina reads from: Philippians 2:5-11
Prayer Concerns
Pastor Ralph speaks of a loss in Mark Carlson's family
Mark speaks of his grief...
...and of a change in his spirit...
...and of some good that came from that.
Pastor Ralph's consolation...
...and the Lord's Prayer Special Music
Introduction to the special music
Judy and Travis sing "In the Garden"
Judy speaks of her decision to sing today
The Message
Message Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11
The Message: "Flash Mobs"
Service of Communion
Closing
Hymn:
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Surely the Presence of the Lord is in this Place
Closing words...
...and closing chorus: "Bind Us Together"
A Reminder and a blessing
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