Bethel Church Service
Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Homecoming Sunday
October 12, 2025
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Gathering
Opening
Prelude: "Sing Alleluia to the Lord"
Welcome and Announcements(00:15) Mention those who are away...
(00:30) football games...
(01:04) welcome Philip and Arthur....and Oct 26, Will Graham revival tour...
(01:41) ...eating after the church service...
(01:54) charge conference last Tuesday...
(02:05) mention of picture albums on the online service site...
Birthdays - Arthur (13 on Sept 27) and Philip (43 on Sept 20)
Welcome Tracee and Don...and mention of "Galaxy" on the wall...
Introduction to the Hymn and starting of new series of messages
Hymn: "Tell Me the Stories of Jesus"Call to Worship
Call to worship....Apostle's Creed.....and....Gloria Patria (sung accapello)
Explain the term "Holy catholic church" in the Apostle's CreedYouth Message
Conversation with Arthur
Closing Prayer
Thanks, Praise and singing of the DoxologyOld Testament Scripture
Starting a new series...so this is not from the Lectionary
A scripture for Homecoming: Jeremiah 29:10-12
Joys, Concerns and Praises
Prayer Concerns(00:15) speaking of neighbors Terry and Nicole...shooting victim...
(02:03) Linda glad to be back home...others on long "journeys"...
(02:34) Linda speaks of reunions...
(03:01) Carol Hazard is in S.Carolina...weather on the coast..
(03:25) Judy speaks of status of brothers and nephew...
(03:59) speaking of hopeful signs for peace in mid-east...
Pastoral prayer...and the Lord's Prayer
Hymn of Preparation: "Softly and Tenderly"The Message
Message Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48
Message: "My Friend Can Be Your Closest Friend"
Closing
Hymn: "His Name is Wonderful"
Arthur takes the light of Christ from the altar into the world
Gather in the center aisle......join hands.....for singing the closing chorus...
.....the benediction...and prayer for the meal
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