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Bethel Church Service
Epiphany Sunday
January 7, 2024
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Gathering
Opening
Prelude: "Sing Alleluia to the Lord"
Welcome...It's Epiphany Sunday...good to be back...
New Sermon Series: "God Bless America Again"
Other Announcements...
Jan 20, 5 pm, Walk to Emmaus gathering at Bethel...
...Big announcement of Travis on music program...
...things are changing around Bethel...
...dinner after service next week.
Birthdays and Anniversaries?...
...Sandra has a Birthday...tomorrow...
...and...Ralph & Judy celebrated their 18 year anniversary on Epiphany
New Hymn: "Everlasting God"
Call to Worship
Call to Worship"...
...Apostle's Creed....and....Gloria Patria
"I Hurt my Shoulder...
...and...the Apostle's Creed..."
Gratitude, Offering and Doxology
Why is the Tree still up?
Old Testament Scripture: Psalm 29
A Message in the Waves
"We didn't miss Church last week..."
Prayer Concerns
Pastor Ralph speaks of ...Homecoming celebration for Karen Alford...and DS prep for surgery...
...Linda speaks of Qualls family...and Sandra speaks of Jessica and friends travel...
...a birthday tomorrow and surgery for pet, Tucker...
...Judy speaks of praises for sister-in-law and brother...
...and friend's plans for a baby's arrival...
...pastor speaks of cruise...and more
Pastoral Prayer and Lord's Prayer
The Message
Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12
Message: "The Guiding Star of Epiphany"
Closing Remarks
Communion Service
Introduction...
...presenting the elements...
...and serving the elements at the altar and in the pew
Closing Prayer
Closing
Introduction to a New Hymn
Hymn: "Hallelujah"
Gathering in the center aisle...
...for the closing chorus: "Bind Us Together"...
...and Benediction
There were 13 here for the church service today.
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