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Bethel Church Service
2nd Sunday of Advent
December 10, 2023
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Gathering
Opening
Welcome...
...and Prelude/Processional "Sing Alleluia to the Lord"
Opening Prayer
Announcements
Text - Phillip and Arthur Hazard light first and second candles
of the Advent Wreath
Hanakkuh began on Thursday
Birthdays?...yes, Jo Ann Carlson has a birthday on Saturday...
...Anniversaries?
Hymn: " Standing on the Promises"
Call to Worship
Call to Worship...
...Apostle's Creed......and Gloria Patria
Offertory...
...and singing of the Doxology
Old Testament Scripture: Isaiah 40:1- 11
Joys and Concerns
Prayer Concerns...
...Arthur speaks of school field trip...and Travis of a Christmas concert...
...Joyce Moore speaks of granddaughter Alexandra's graduation...
...and engagement...
...Joann George speaks of health concerns of
former Bethel pastor Karen Alford...
...and pastor Ralph speaks of an "old man?" problem
Pastoral Prayer...and...Lord's Prayer
Special Music
Introduction to Special Music
Travis sings: "All My Sins Are Forgiven"
Following Comments
The Message
Message Scripture: Mark 1:1-8
Message: It's a Heart Thing
Closing Prayer
Closing
Hymn: Go Tell it On the Mountain
Arthur is bringing the light of Christ back into the World...
...gathering together for the Closing Chorus: Bind Us Together...
...and Benediction
Parting Conversations...
There were 12 here for the church service today.
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