Bethel Church Service
First Sunday of Lent
February 22, 2026
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Today, while pastor Ralph and Judy are away, certified lay minister Bobby Walker brought the message.
Gathering
Mark announces the service to the neighborhood
Birthday Boy Donnie White poses with pastor
Opening
Announcements
Hymn: "There's Within My Heart a Melody"Call to Worship
Judy remarks that the last hymn was Carol Koski's favorite...
......Call to Worship....
...Apostle's Creed......and.......Gloria Patria
Thanks, Praise, and Doxology
Expressions of Thanks, Praises and singing of the Doxology
Old Testament Scripture
Jo Ann reads the OT Scripture: Exodus 19:1-11
Commentary on the scripturePraises, Joys and Concerns
Prayer Concerns...
Pastoral Prayer....
...and the Lord's Prayer
Hymn of Preparation
Introduction to the....
....Hymn of Preparation: "Jesus Calls Us Over the Tumult"
The Message
Introduction to "Your Jewish Friend"
Message Scripture: "John 15:9-17"
Message: "Your Jewish Friend"
Closing
Closing Hymn: "On Eagle's Wings"
Gather, join hands, for the...
....Benediction and Closing Chorus
Meeting after the service
There were 10 here for the service today
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