Pastor Bryan Dick

Gathering to Worship

Prelude

Call to Worship (Psalm 96)

* Responding in Adoration: “Holy God, We Praise Your Name” PH 504

* God’s Greeting (Colossians 1:9-14)

* We Greet Each Other

* Time of Praise: “His Glory and My Good”

Confession and Assurance

Prayer of Confession

Assurance of Pardon (1 John 1:8-10)

Song of Response: “Take My Life and Let It Be” PH 288:1,2,5,6

Living in Gratitude

Offering Our Prayer and Gifts

Congregational Prayer

Offertory —Offering received for Faith Promise

Children are invited forward for a Children’s Message as the

deacons come to present the offerings

God’s Word

Children’s Message

* Song of Preparation: “Great Is the LORD Our God” PH 48

Scripture: Psalm 76 (p. 576)

Message: The Glory of God in His Deliverance

Prayer

* Song of Response: “There Is A Higher Throne”

Closing

* Benediction (Jude 1:24-25)

* Doxology: “Worthy Is Christ” PH 629

* Postlude

Pianist: Elaine Vos

* indicates to stand if able

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Marlo De Young who will celebrate his 80th birthday tomorrow, August 17.

CONGRATULATIONS to Arlen and Eileen De Young who will celebrate their 58th wedding anniversary August 23.

DEAR BETHEL FAMILY: Thank you for all the many ways you cared for us so well during the ongoing illness and death of our husband and father. Through the meaningful cards, flowers, food, caring words, catering at the memorial service, special family meal and your prayers, we were surrounded by your love and concern. We are so grateful to be part of the family of God here at Bethel. ~Bernace, Keith and Pam Korthuis

WE EXTEND OUR CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY to John and Jane Schouten in the death of John’s brother, Hilbert, who lived in Arizona.

PLEASE REMEMBER our college students as they return to campus—or begin their freshman year! Also, remember all our grade PK-12 teachers and students as they prepare for another school year.

THIS MORNING Pastor Zach Grove will lead our worship service. Pastor Zach has been serving as the Associate Pastor at Sumas CRC since January 2025 while he continues studying for his MDiv through Kairos University. Welcome Pastor Zach.

ADMIN MEETING HIGHLIGHTS: The Admin team met on August 11.

• Giving was 80 percent of budget in July.

• Sound mitigation panels have been purchased.

• We recommended that Council proceed with resurfacing and reinforcing the concrete ramp.

• We discussed background checks and policy additions for Safe Church.

CHILDREN AND WORSHIP will start again in mid-September. Please talk to Julie Ball if you are interested in teaching (adults) or helping (middle/high schoolers).

UPCOMING FALL EVENTS AT BETHEL:

• September 13: Lunch on the Lawn & Sunday School Kick-Off

• October 10-11: Bethel 75th Anniversary Celebration

• October 30-31: Bethel Women’s Retreat (Friday evening and Saturday 9:00a-3:00p; more details to follow)

SUNDAY

10:00 AM - Worship Service

TUESDAY

6:30 AM - Men’s Bible Study

WEDNESDAY

10:00 AM - Coffee Fellowship

SUNDAY 16th

10:00 AM - Worship Service