Bethel UMC Photo Album
Bethel Church Service
5th Sunday after Pentecost
Independence Weekend
July 2, 2023
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Gathering
Opening
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Prelude: "Sing Alleluia to the Lord
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Opening Prayer
Announcements
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Welcome...Judy's doing well
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Happy Independence Day
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Other Announcements....new sermon series
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Birthday of our country...others?...
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...sing the Birthday/Anniversary song
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Hymn: " They'll Know We Are Christians by Our Love"
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Comment on voice problem...blame it on the mower
Call to Worship
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Call to Worship...
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...Apostle's Creed....
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and...Gloria Patria
Scripture Reading
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Introduction to the reading
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Old Testament Reading: " Genesis 1:1-5"
Offertory
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oops, Thanks for service and support...
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...and Doxology
Prayer Concerns
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Prayer Concerns...next steps for Judy...
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...from Sandra, Betty and Travis
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Pastoral Prayer...
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...and the Lord's Prayer
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a Holy Spirit Reminder about communion
Special Music
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Introduction
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Music Special: "All My Hope is in Jesus"
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The Message
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Introduction and Scripture: John 1:1-5
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Message:"Come Holy Spirit"
Communion Service
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Communion Service... using the little cups
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Closing
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Hymn: " Spirit Song"
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Benediction...
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...and Closing Chorus: "Bind Us Together"
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