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Bethel Church Service
Second Sunday of Lent
February 25, 2024
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Gathering
Prelude: "Sing Alleluia to the Lord"
Announcements:...
...next week is March...Easter coming (on 31st)...Sunrise Service...eat after service...
...no Second Sunday dinner in March...
...Travis describes plans for a community Easter event...
...and pastor Ralph speaks of plans for future...
...and Jo Ann tells of an impromptu opportunity for outreach...
...using "outreach bags" available in the narthex
A Secret Birthday announcement...
...Donnie White celebrates 80 years...
...a pin for the birthday boy...and a caution about "secrets"...
...singing the Happy Anniversary song
Hymn: "Standing on the Promises"
Call to Worship
Call to Worship...
...Apostle's Creed......and......Gloria Patria
Prayer of Thanks for blessings, givings and service...
...and singing of the Doxology
New Testament Scripture: Hebrew 6:13-20
A Prayer for healing of Mark Carlson
Prayer Concerns
Prayer Concerns...
...a praise from Jo Ann Carlson...
...and a praise and concern from Judy
Pastoral prayer and Lord's prayer
Introduction to a special reading by Travis...
Travis reads a story of a Visitation to a gathering of youth
Pastor Ralph responds...
...and discusses some of the youth in the story.
The Message
Message Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16
Message: The Promises of God...
...three Questions for us today
Closing Prayer
Closing
Introduction to Hymn
Hymn: "What a Mighty God We Serve"
Gathering...Closing Chorus...and benediction
There were 14 here for the church service today
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