Bethel Church Service
Resurrection Sunday
April 20, 2025
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Before the service...
...the flowered cross
Gathering
Opening
Prelude: "Sing Alleluia to the Lord"
...Opening Prayer
Opening comments
No Announcements but speak of the Lenten Bible Study
Birthdays?...none?........Yes, Stan Willis' grandchildren, born last week...you old!...
.....No Anniversaries?........then Tina's song
What's next?...a song...no...
...A letter received from the U.S.Senate...from Rick Scott
Hymn: "He Lives"
Call to Worship
Call to Worship...
......Apostle's Creed........and.........Gloria Patria
Youth Message
Youth Message: The Butterfly
Explaining the word "catholic" in the apostle's creed
A word of Prayer with Arthur
Responding to a comment
Don Singletary comments about updates to the church property.......what have you noticed?...There's new life at Bethel...thanks to Don and the trustees.
...and mention of Admin Council meeting next week
Expressing appreciation, thanks...and singing of the Doxology
Introducing Jo Ann "too"
Reading the OT Scripture: Isaiah 65:17-25
Commentary on the scripture
...oops...what's next?...
Praises, Joys and Concerns
Prayer Concerns...
...Jo Ann asks prayers for all involved in the incident at FSU...
...(00:52) Stan Willis speaks about the mother of the shooter.....and first responders...
...(03:00) Sandra speaks of a health concern for Jessica's father??...
...(04:34) Jim Pafford and wife speak of Annabelle's condition...
...(05:10) Arthur speaks of his trip to Finland...
Pastoral Prayer......and......the Lord's PrayerSpecial Music
Travis speaks of writing an "unfinished?" Easter Song
Travis sings...."He's Alive in Me"
Transition to the messageThe Message
Message Scripture: Luke 24:1-12
Message: "The Resurrection"
There will be dinner after the service....please stayClosing
Introduction...
...and hymn: "Victory in Jesus"
Arthur takes the Light of Christ from the altar...
...back out into the world
Pastor Ralph explains the symbolism.
Closing the service with "Bind Us Together"
Gathering in the center aisle...
...to join hands...for the closing chorus
Prayer for the meal and benediction
Easter Sunday Dinner
There were 26 here for the service today
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