Bethel Church Service
2nd Sunday of Easter
April 16, 2023
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At first, it looked like the rain might keep people away...
...but then they began arriving...
...and we were ready to begin...
Opening
Prelude: "Sing Alleluia to the Lord"
Opening Prayer
Welcome and Announcements
...Special Annual Conference coming up...and the Upper Rooms are in.
Reporting on the status of Judy's treatments...
...any Birthdays?...
...Jo Ann Carlson's mother is with us today.
(Trying to) sing the Happy Birth/Anniv song.
Hymn:
"How Great is Our God"
Call to Worship...
...Apostle's Creed...and...Gloria Patria
Expressing thanks to God...
and those who have provided service and support...
...and singing of the Doxology
Tina comes forward to read scriptures from...
...the New Testament: "1 Peter 1:3-9" ....and...Old Testament: "Psalm 16"
Pastor Ralph shares commentary on the scripture readings.
Prayer Concerns
There were concerns expressed by several...
...Jo Ann Carlson's mother, Georgia Bubner,
is visiting from Kokomo, Indiana...
...Sandra Willis speaks of "The Jesus Revolution" movie
being released on DVD...
...pastor Ralph mentions several concerns...
...Travis asks travel mercies for those returning to S. Florida...
...Betty speaks of health concerns of Craig Zody's mother...
...and Travis speaks of the passing of a fire fighter and close friend.
Closing with pastoral prayer and the Lord's Prayer
Special Music
Introductions to the music special
Travis sings:
"I Can't Even Walk Without You Holding My Hand"
The Message
Message Scripture:
"John 20:19-31"
and commentary
Message: "If You See It, Do You Believe It?"
Closing Remarks
Closing
Closing Hymn:
"Step by Step"
Closing words...
...and Closing Chorus: "Bind Us Together"
Mark and Jo Ann Carlson
with Jo Ann's mother, Georgia Bubner
There were 14 here for the church service today.
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