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Bethel Church Service
First Sunday of Lent
February 18, 2024
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Gathering
Opening
Prelude: "Sing Alleluia to the Lord"
These photos, from Jo Ann Carlson, provide a different view of the gathering
Good Morning....Announcements...
...church council meeting after the service...
...any more.....where did you party at?...Birthdays?...
...Donnie has a birthday this month....Travis celebrates all month...
...new Upper Rooms are here...Don will bring one to you...
...Happy Birthday/Anniversary...
Hymn: "Amazing Grace, My Chains are Gone"
Call to Worship
Call to Worship...
...Apostle's Creed......and......Gloria Patria
Expressing Thanks and Praise
Expressing Thanks...
...how can we get people to come in...any ideas...
...and singing of the Doxology
OT Scripture Reading: Exodus 23:9-13
Joys, Praises and Concerns
Prayer Concerns...
Sandra for a cousin...Tina praise for good trip and a niece's recovery...
...Linda for Mark...and for their road trip...and Dave for a friend...
...Jo Ann for Mark's treatments
Pastoral Prayer...
...and Lord's Prayer
Jo Ann speaks of death of a homeless woman in the streets
Commentary on the scripture reading
Special Song
Judy and Travis sing: "The King is Coming"
Comments on the special
The Message
Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40
Message: The Love of Truth, Part 2
Closing Remarks
A Change of Direction
Closing
Hymn: "O, How He Loves You and Me"
Gathering in the center aisle...
...for the Closing Chorus: "Bind Us Together"...
...and Benediction
Admin Council Meeting
There were 14 here for the church service today
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