Bethel Church Service
Easter Sunday
April 5, 2026
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Opening
Prelude - candlelighting by Arthur Hazzard
Opening Prayer
Welcome and Announcements
...recognising Dianne Dyal, who painted the picture of the church at the altar...
....and speaking of the upcoming change of pastors
Other Announcements...we have dinner....and communion
Celebrations - Birthdays and Anniversaries
Judy is celebrating a rare Easter Day birthday
...singing Happy Birthday
Hymn: "Christ the Lord is Risen Today"
Call to Worship
Call to Worship.....Apostle's Creed...
......and Gloria Patria
Comments about the accompaniment
and Explanation of the phrase "catholic church" in the Apostle's Creed
Speaking of the Offering basket in the narthex...
...and....welcome to the Pafford family
Praises and Thanksgivings
Offerings of Praise and Thanksgiving...
(00:15)......Janie is thankful for David's job search success....
(01:10)....Sandra for Easter miracle......Dianne for pastor Ralph.....and Linda, for Jesus
Thanks for the Resurrection
and Thankful for the familiar faces
Jo Ann is thankful for the growing faith of her grand-daughter.
Comments (with help) on growing faith.
Linda speaks of her 7-year old great nephew 
Singing the DoxologyOld Testament Scripture
Jo Ann reads the scripture: "Psalm 23"
Commentary on the Scripture and Sheep
Prayer Concerns
Prayer Concerns
(00:24)Sandra spoke of child's enjoyment of passion play...
(01:46)Pastor spoke of Resurgence of interest in young people and plans for new pastor...
(03:01)Janie reminded that Methodist tradition in pastoral change doesn't apply in this...
(03:33)Jo Ann spoke of new Bible study starting in Joann George's old home...
(04:50)Linda is thankful for all here....and prayers for all with health issues...
(05:00)Pastor introduces visitors to sunrise service today...Greg Gilbert...
(05:20)Martin Hamblin from Greenland,Nevada...here with Greg...
(05:33)Martin tells a story of his 29 year-old daughter, a photographer,
who turned an easter tragedy into a positive...
(07:05)Janie spoke of Craig's concern for his father....pastor encouragement...
(07:50)Sandra prayers for all having personal losses at Easter time...
(08:20)Pastor spoke of encouraging one another...
Pastoral prayer and the Lord's Prayer
Special Music
Introduction to the special.
Judy sings "Because He Lives"
with apologies to Judy for the poor recording
Speaking of Judy's history with this hymn
The Message
Introduction and Message Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10
Message: "Stones Make the Best Witness"
Service of Communion
Communion Service
Closing
Wait...There's More: "The White Stone"
Hymn: "He Lives"
Arthur takes the light of Christ from the altar into the world
Gather in the center aisle....hold hands.....
....for the closing chorus: "Bind Us Together"...
...the benediction and prayer for the dinner.
Heading over to the fellowship hall
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