Bethel Church Service
Fifth Sunday After Epiphany
February 8, 2026
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Today, Bethel welcomed two visitors: District Superintendent Catherine Fluck Price and Harold Smith who has responded to our queries and is auditioning as an accompanist for our services.
Gathering
Welcoming accompanist Harold Smith to the service
Welcoming District Superintendent Catherine Fluck Price to the service
Gathering
Opening
Welcome...to guests: DS Catherine Price and accompanist Harold Smith
Announcements: message series, celebrations...(Don will later announce his and Pat's 63rd Anniversary...misunderstood here as a birthday)
....and sing the Happy/Birthday-Anniversary song
Hymn: "My Hope is Built on Nothing Less"
Call to Worship
Call to Worship, Apostle's Creed and Gloria Patria
Thanks, Praise and Doxology
Thanks, Praise and singing of the DoxologyOld Testament Scripture
Linda Cisne reads the scripture: Psalm 23
with commentary by Pastor RalphPraises, Joys and Concerns
Pastor Ralph comments on the search for an accompanist....
Joys and Concerns from the congregation....
Pastoral prayer......and....the Lord's PrayerSpecial Music
Accompanist Harold Smith provides the music special
Hymn of Preparation
Hymn: "Nothing But the Blood"The Message
Comment on "Passing the Plate"
Introduction and Scripture: Matthew 14:22-27
Message: "Jesus is Your Dependable Friend""
....Closing Prayer
Closing
Don Singletary shares his and Pat's 63rd anniversary today...
Hymn: "Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus"
Gather in center aisle...join hands...
...and sing "Bind Us Together"...
Prayer for the meal, and benediction
Harold plays parting musicThere were 14 here for the service today
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