Pastor Bryan Dick
Gathering to Worship
Prelude
Call to Worship
* Responding in Adoration: “Guide Me, O My Great Redeemer” PH 543
* God’s Greeting
* We Greet Each Other
* Time of Praise: “Offering”
Confession and Assurance
Prayer of Confession
Assurance of Pardon
Song of Response: “What Wondrous Love is This” PH 379:1,3
Holy Living
Offering Our Prayer and Gifts
Congregational Prayer
Offertory —Offering received for General 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: “Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence” PH 341
Scripture: Exodus 25: 23-30 (p. 77); Leviticus 24: 5-9 (p. 121)
Message: The Heavenly Bread
Prayer
* Song of Response: “Bread of Heaven, On Thee We Feed”
(to the tune of PH 381)
Communion
Closing
* Benediction
* Doxology: “Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow”
* Postlude
Pianist: Jackie Van Dalen
Praise team: Elaine Vos
* indicates to stand if able
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Joan Smits who will celebrate her 92nd birthday March 6.
WE EXTEND our Christian sympathy to Kevin and Laura Te Velde on the passing of Laura’s dad, Jim Assink, of Lynden last week.
CHARLENE KNABBE was released from the hospital earlier this week.
FROM SHADOW TO SUBSTANCE: WHERE HEAVEN MEETS EARTH
For Lent this year we are turning back to the book of Exodus and considering God’s instructions for the tabernacle. This building was designed by God as a place where He could meet His people and dwell in their midst—the first such place since the Garden of Eden and the Fall. The tabernacle functions in several ways: it echoes Eden, it is a shadow of a heavenly reality, and it points ahead to the work and ministry of Jesus and His church. Through this study, I hope we will all come to see the beauty of this part of the Scriptures, how great the work of Christ and His redemption are, and raise our eyes to the heavens in worship.~ Pastor Bryan
IT IS OUR JOY to celebrate the sacrament of communion this morning. All professing believers are welcome to partake in this sacrament. Today we will be invited to come down the middle aisle and receive the elements from the elders at the front of church. We will all make our way back to our seats down the side aisles and wait to partake together once everyone has received. If you are unable to walk to the front, an elder will bring them to you. Please note: there is gluten free bread on the plate. The loaves are NOT gluten free.
POTLUCK: The care community group of Doug Van Andel and Jerry Meenderinck is hosting a potluck in the basement following this morning’s service. Please join us if you are visiting!
ONLINE CHURCH DIRECTORY: Did you know you can access Bethel’s online church directory from your computer or smart phone? A flyer with instructions for using our online directory is in your church mailbox.
NO SUNDAY SCHOOL next week, March 8.
REFORMED ROOTS: This evening, we will be studying the church. The church is not a man-made invention. The church is a work of Jesus. He made it. He holds it together. He purchased it through His blood. It is easy to forget that the church is made by God for His people. In an age of hyper-individualism that denies the importance of the church body, we are going to look at why it is vital for us to gather, engage, and contribute as participants in Christ's church.
ADVANCE NOTICE: Bethel hosts the combined CRC prayer service for crops and industry on Sunday, March 15 at 6 pm. Nursery will be provided and coffee and cookies will be served afterwards. The offering will be taken for Growing Hope Globally, an organization whose vision helps subsistence farmers in developing countries grow their own food and earn an income. Currently they support 49 programs in 31 countries. Specifically, our offering will be used to support the Uganda Rubanda program run by World Renew. For more information: growinghopeglobally.org
BETHEL’S 75th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION will be on October 10 & 11 2026. Save the Date! We will enjoy dinner and a program on Saturday evening and a special worship service on Sunday. More details to follow as we will be collecting memories, photos, or other memorabilia. If you have any questions or suggestions, contact Jacob & Donna Steiger, Doug & Norene Van Andel, or David & Elaine Vos.
SUNDAY
9:00 AM - Sunday School
10:00 AM - Worship Service/Children & Worship
11:30 AM - Potluck in basement, Group 3
6:00 PM - Reformed Roots
TUESDAY
6:30 AM - Men’s Bible study
10:00 AM - Ladies’ Bible study
WEDNESDAY
10:00 AM - Coffee Fellowship
SUNDAY 8th
10:00 AM - Worship Service/Children & Worship
11:30 AM - Potluck in basement, Group 1
6:00 PM - Youth Group
