Bethel Church Service
Third Sunday of Easter
May 4, 2025
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Praying for two visiting travelers
Welcoming Merriam (Edna Tessein's daughter) and husband Alan
Gathering
Opening
Prelude: "Sing Alleluia to the Lord"
While the acolytes bring the light of Christ to the Altar
Opening PrayerAnnouncements
Speaking of an unfinished baseball game...
Also...another Hymn Sing on May 18th.....
...submit your favorites using the "Hymn Sing" form on your bulletin......
...this week and next...
...Mother's Day next week...no second sunday dinner...
...Heritage Sunday on May 25th at the pond....with dinner after...
...Travis has a birthday on May 25th...thru the month of June
Any other Birthdays?...Anniversaries?...
...Happy Birthday/Anniversary to you.
What's next....where's my bulletin?...
Tracey and Don Bitner arrive to reopen Happy Birthday...
....to celebrate Don's 75th...
...Happy Birthday to you
Hymn: "Nothing But the Blood"Call to Worship
Call to Worship...
...and the Apostle's Creed
Sharing information about Cheryl Ison and Jo Ann George
Youth Message
Youth Message: "The Day Jesus Cooked Fish"
Prayer with the youth
Are you younger?...consider the advantages of agingPraises, Joys and Concerns
Prayer Concerns...
(00:21) Sandra's co-worker's child is not doing well
(00:43) tomorrow is decision day for the hearing
(01:40) Tina for baby of co-worker
(02:00) Judy reports on a family reunion...they cooked fish
(02:39) Travis is leaving in the morning for Myrtle Beach...
...to report for duty...on the golf course.
Pastoral Prayer...and...the Lord's Prayer
Old Testament Scripture
Introduction to the Psalms...but first...a commercial...
...about the lessons from Ecclesiastes in the Online services......and next...Psalms
OT Scripture: Psalm 30
Special Music
Judy and Travis sing: "Who Am I?"
Commentary on the Special Music
Sandra speaks of the closing of the last local Christian bookstore...
...and visiting cemeteries
The Message
Message Scripture: John 21:1-19
Message: "Black or White or Grey"Service of Communion
Communion Service
Closing WordsClosing
Hymn: "Great is Thy Faithfulness"
...while the acolytes take the light of Christ from the altar...
...back out into the world
We have a wonderful way of closing, as we...
....Gather in the center aisle...join hands...
...for the Closing Chorus..."Bind Us Together"....and benediction
There were 17 here for the service today
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