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Bethel Church Service


Third Sunday of Easter
Announcement Sunday
April 19, 2026
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Gathering


Opening

Welcome

Announce New Pastor for next year

Pastor Ralph comments on the process

Other Announcements

Celebrations



Hymn: "Lord of the Dance"

Call to Worship

Call to Worship...

.......Apostle's Creed.....and......Gloria Patria

Praises, Thanksgivings and Doxology

Praise and Thanksgivings....


...(00:29) Jo Ann speaks of restoring power from fallen limb...

...(02:53) pastor Ralph remarks on pictures...and personal experience...

...(04:23) any body else....Sandra, trying physical therapy for her knee...

...(05:15) thankful Debbie and Randy are back from their trip...looking refreshed...

...(05:36) Sandra spoke of niece's birthday today in London


Singing the Doxology

Old Testament Scripture

Jo Ann Carlson reads the scripture: Proverbs 3:1-12

Commentary on the scripture

Joys, Concerns and Praises

Prayer Concerns...

...(00:05) Debbie spoke of her great uncle's grand-daughter Grace...

...(00:30) pastor Ralph and Judy spoke of grand-daughter Charlie...


...(02:32) Betty mentioned Janie is on way to airport....updated Craig's father's condition...

...(3:02) expressing concern for care-givers

Prayer for the world's situation


Pastoral prayer......

......and......the Lord's Prayer

Hymn of Preparation

Hymn: "Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross"

The Message

Introduction to the scripture

Message Scripture: Revelation 1:1-7(8)


Message: "Forever Promises"



Concluding the Friend series: "Meet the Master"



Closing Thoughts

The Proclamation


Final Remarks


Closing

Hymn: "There's a Sweet, Sweet Spirit in This Place"


Gather in the center aisle....join hands.....

.......sing the closing chorus: Bind Us Together

and receive the benediction



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