Bethel Church Service
Third Sunday after Pentecost
June 29, 2025
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Gathering
Opening
Prelude: "Sing Alleluia to the Lord"
Announcements
...Birthdays?...Linda had a birthday last Friday...
...(00:35) her sister, Judy,is in the hospital after an accident...
...(00:57) a 249th birthday celebration is coming up on Friday...
...(01:15) anniversaries?....How are you feeling Don?...
...(02:09) join in singing
Hymn: "It is Well with My Soul"
Call to Worship
Call to Worship...
...and we sing....no....I hurt my back....
...now the Apostle's Creed......and we sing the Gloria Patria...and...
Youth Message
Youth Message: "About the Cross"
...we see the cross as something special....but not to the Romans...
...speaking of "The Cross in My Pocket"...
...and the "Three Crosses by the Roadside"...
...God has taken something shameful...
and turned it into something good.
Offertory
Offering thanks, praise, for Don's neighbors...
...and singing of the Doxology
OT Scripture
Scripture: "Psalm 77"...read the whole thing..
...and commentaryPraises, Joys and Concerns
Prayer Concerns...
Sandra's pet Tucker has "crossed the rainbow bridge"...
...also prayers for Jessica and Tony who are traveling...
...and drama going on...in her office...
...pastor Ralph offers to send copy of service for animals...
...(02:21) Jo Ann...Momma got home safely...
...and report on her uncle who was bitten by a tick on Father's day...
...(05:15) he passed away at age 82...mother's last surviving brother...
....affected many family members...would appreciate prayers...
...his name was Edd Higby...
...(06:31) pastor Ralph speaks of dangers and cautions for tick bites and bee stings...
...(07:27) Judy tells of birth of 10th Great Grandson...Zane Alexander Boyett...
...(07:59) Sandra asks prayers for family reconciliation...
...and pastor Ralph affirms importance of this...
...(08:26) Travis speaks about losses and life going on...
...(08:56) Jo Ann speaks of Joann George's grand nephew death in accident and service...
...(10:00) Pastor talks of the precious hope...that we have...
...(10:52) Jo Ann speaks of homeless woman, Rachel, and hit-and-run incidents...pray for homeless
...(12:10) Pastor talks of hope of Christ's return...contrast between new life and others...
...(12:41) Travis...special music?...but Travis defers.... and Travis' son just released a new song...
...transition to sermonThe Message
Message Scripture: Luke 9:51-62
Message: "Keep On Keepin' On"
Closing PrayerClosing
Hymn: "Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus"
Gather in center aisle...join hands...
...for the Closing Chorus: "Bind Us Together"...
...and benediction
There were 12 here for the service today
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