Pastor Bryan Dick
Gathering to Worship
Prelude
Call to Worship
* Responding in Adoration: “My God, How Wonderful You Are”
* God’s Greeting PH 499:1,2,5,6
* We Greet Each Other
* Time of Praise: “Lord, I Need You”
Confession and Assurance
Prayer of Confession
Assurance of Pardon
Song of Response: “Spirit of God, Who Dwells within My Heart”
Serving with Thankfulness PH 419:1,3,4
Offering Our Prayer and Gifts
Congregational Prayer: “Our Father, Clothed with Majesty” PH 562:1-8 (alternating verses with praise team)
Offertory: “The Lord’s Prayer” arr. Malotte
Offering received for Christian Education Fund
Children are invited forward for a Children’s Message as the
deacons come to present the offerings
The Word of God
Children’s Message
Children age 3-2nd grade are dismissed afterward to Children & Worship
Song of Preparation: “Christian, Do You Struggle” PH 575
Scripture: Ephesians 6: 10-20 (p. 1163)
Message: Dependent on the Lord’s Protection
Prayer
*Song of Response: “O Jesus, I Have Promised” PH 285 (old tune)
Closing
*Benediction
*Doxology: “All Glory Be to Christ”
*Postlude
Musicians: Marilyn Kooiman, Elaine Vos, David Vos, Jacquelyn Vos (flute)
WE EXTEND our Christian sympathy to Anne Maas in the passing of her sister last week, Johanna Van Vuuren of Zeeland, Michigan.
PLEASE REMEMBER the members of our church family who are unable to worship with us regularly.
PRAYER RETREAT TODAY: For all who have signed up: Join us for a blessed time of prayer, study, and fellowship.
When: Today, 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Where: Cedar Spring Christian Retreat Center (4700 Minaker Rd, Sumas)
Arrival: Please plan to arrive between 1:50–2:00 p.m.
What to Bring:
• Your Bible
• A pen
• Journal (Optional)
• Comfortable clothing and shoes suitable for walking trails and being outdoors (weather may be cool/variable—dress in layers)
• A camp chair (optional, if you'd like to study or pray outside)
Study guides, afternoon refreshments, and dinner will be provided. If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Bryan. We look forward to gathering with you in His presence!
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING: Please join us in the church sanctuary tomorrow, February 16 at 7 pm for a special congregational meeting. We will be voting on whether to proceed with the proposed renovations to the library, Fireside Room, and upstairs kitchen.
NEXT WEEK’S OFFERING is for the Faith Promise Missions Fund which supports the following ministries in 2026: Bridges of Hope, Engedi Refuge, Envision, Christian Hope Association, Starfish Ministries, NW Hispanic Ministries, The Table, Bethel Quilting, Backpack Buddies, Community Outreach, Child Evangelism Fellowship, Youth Dynamics, and our missionaries.
ADVANCE NOTICE:
• March 1, Communion; Reformed Roots class at 6 pm
• March 15, Joint CRC evening service at Bethel at 6 pm
THANK YOU to Kerri Meenderinck for her 2 ½ years of faithfully writing the Bethel newsletter each month. We are grateful for her serving Bethel in this capacity. ~Admin Team
BETHEL NEWSLETTER: The Admin team is seeking a willing volunteer to take over as editor of the Bethel Newsletter. If you have a heart for collecting and sharing stories, photos and highlights from our congregation’s life and ministry, this could be a wonderful way to serve and connect our church family. Interested individuals are encouraged to contact Jill Sipma for more details.
WORLD RENEW DISASTER RESPONSE SERVICES (WR-DRS) are seeking groups and individuals to help families rebuild homes devastated by the flooding in December 2025. Churches, families, businesses and school groups are encouraged to sign up for one-week service opportunities. For more information, contact mtibble@worldrenew.net or 616-315-2530.
INDIVIDUALS or small groups seeking to volunteer on a hourly, daily or weekly basis are encouraged to contact our church representative, Ken Herwerden, Whatcom Long Term Recovery Group at whatcomstrong.com/volunteer, local WR-DRS members or WR-DRS area lead Arie Vander Zouwen, avanderzouwen@msn.com or 360-815-5380.
SUNDAY
10:00 AM - Worship Service/Children & Worship
2:00 PM - Bethel Prayer Retreat
MONDAY
7:00 PM - Congregational meeting
7:00 PM - GEMS
7:00 PM - Cadets
TUESDAY
6:30 AM - Men’s Bible study
10:00 AM - Ladies’ Bible study
7:00 PM - Admin Team
WEDNESDAY
10:00 AM - Coffee Fellowship
SUNDAY 22nd
9:00 AM - Sunday School
10:00 AM - Worship Service/Children & Worship
11:30 AM - Potluck in basement, Group 4
6:00 PM - Youth Group
