Bethel Church Service
Third Sunday of Advent
December 15, 2024
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Gathering
Opening
Prelude: "Sing Alleluia to the Lord"
Opening PrayerWelcome and Announcements
Welcome...
Talking about revival meetings...
Talking about a district gathering of rural churches at Bethel, in March...
Talking about the Christmas Carol Sing at Bethel next Sunday- 4pm...
...and Travis' being sick last week
Don Singletary reports Safetouch will be working on
Bethel's security systems this week
Talk of future musical activity at Bethel...
...and what's coming next.
Birthdays and Anniversaries
...Arthur stands in for his mom...and Jo Ann Celebrates her birthday...how many?...
...singing the Happy Birthday/Anniversary song
Hymn: Joy to the World
Mark and Jo Ann Carlson light the Advent Candles
Lighting the first three candles
Call to Worship
Call to Worship...
....Apostle's Creed......and......Gloria Patria
Youth Message
Youth Message - Training Wheels
Offertory
Offering thanks...
...and singing the Doxology
OT Scripture
Scripture: Isaiah 12:1-6,
read by Jo Ann Carlson
Commentary on the readingPraises, Joys and Concerns
Prayer Concerns...
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...Linda Cisne reports on her brother David Plate's condition...
(01:45)...pastor Ralph speaks words of assurance...
(02:06)...Linda speaks of Doctor's supportive words...
(02:34)...Arthur reports joy...trip to Helsinki Finland...
(02:56)...Sandra Willis asks prayers for work...
(03:41)...Linda asks prayers for Eddie White...liver & lung failure...
(04:02)...Jo Ann reports on neighbor Mary who has visited here...
(04:38)...Judy asks prayers for Don & Tracee Bitner..health issues...
...also her family...and report on Austin...
(05:21)...Jo Ann, prayer request for friend in Indiana injured in shooting...
and others affected by it....important to keep our spiritual eyes open...
(07:21)...Sandra reports on niece in Jordan, and "empty-nester" brother...
Pastoral Prayer and the Lord's PrayerSpecial Music
Music special: "The Tiny Manger", composed and sung by Travis Oaks
The Message
Message Scripture: Luke 3:7-18
Message: "Bringing in the Sheaves"
Closing PrayerClosing
Hymn: "O Come All Ye Faithful"
Taking the light of Christ back out into the world.
Gather in center aisle for Closing Chorus and benediction.
Don't forget the carol sing next Sunday.There were 19 here for the service today
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