Bethel Church Service
Memorial Day Weekend
Pentecost Sunday
May 24, 2026
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Dave Watson rings the bell to announce the service to the neighborhood
Sorry, I was late to the performance
Gathering
Opening
Welcome and Announcements...report receipt of recognition letter for payment of apportionments...
...(00:45) Speaking of the biblical feasts and relation to our Pentecost
There will be a Charge Conference after the service today
Taking Judy to TOC after the service
Other Announcements...Birthdays....of the church...
...(00:19) Speaking of the new pastor, Ellie Fox, preparations,...
...(02:03) women in the pulpit...first evangelist.....more in UMC, locally
Ralph's story of looking for a sponsor.....another Judy....and women pastors of Bethel
Sing Happy Birthday...to the church
Hymn: "We Are the Church"Call to Worship
Call to Worship......
.....Apostle's Creed......and.......Gloria Patria
Offerings of Praise and Thanksgiving
Speaking of offerings...
...(00:35) Sandra speaks of her first commercial party...with real live people.
Speaking of Memorial Day......(01:05) the VFW.....and (01:50) Blue Laws
Singing the DoxologyOld Testament Scriptures
Speaking of the Old Testament Scripture from the book of Numbers, its background......(00:24) and Pastor's Thoughts...now "Lessons from the Bible"...in the online service...
...(00:52) with plans for an overview of all the books of the Bible
Linda Cisne reads from: Numbers 11:24-30
Linda asks a question about the "50 days"...or "49"
Joys and Concerns
Asking about: Prayer Concerns....
...(00:07) Linda, thankful to be here today...helping Ryan organise his house..
...(00:27) Dave remarks on Linda's work...truck loads of stuff...2 trips...
...(01:40) pastor in communication with Linda....(01:54) mention of Bethel's bell ringing...
...(02:16) Linda raises concerns for Ralph & Judy....prayers for Brumlee family...
...(02:25) Spoke of Homecoming service for Judy's sister-in-law at Wacissa church...
....also "Homecoming" for pastor Ralph...returning to church he had pastored...
...(02:45) mention of Judy's leg...thankful for those who helped...
...(03:13) entry of visitor... (03:58) last night took Judy's younger brother to hospice house...
...(04:25) recognise visitor...a new neighbor...Luke Power...
...(06:58) Linda mentions surgery status of friend, Camden
Pastoral prayer and the Lord's PrayerHymn of Preparation
Hymn: "Spirit of the Living God"The Message
Message Scripture: Acts 2:1-21
Message: Test the Spirit
Closing
Hymn: "Sweet, Sweet Spirit"
Gather in center aisle...hold hands...for...
....singing the closing chorus: "Bind Us Together"....
...and receive the benediction
parting conversation with our visitorThere were 9 here for the service today
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