Pastor Steve Van Noort
Opening
Prelude
* Gathering Songs: “Meekness and Majesty’
“Imagine”
* Call to Worship
* God’s Greeting
* Time of Praise “Beautiful Savior” PH 461 vs 1,3,4
Confessing our Sin
Prayer of Confession
Assurance of Grace
Song of Response: “When Peace Like a River” PH 489 vs 1,3,4
Offering Our Gifts
Congregational Prayer
Offering for Bethel Sign Fund
Offertory
Prayer of Blessing for the Children
Hearing God’s Word
* Song of Preparation: “What Grace is Mine”
* Scripture: Genesis 21. 22-34 (p. 18)
Message: “Abraham, the Priestly Peacemaker”
Prayer
* Song of Response: “I Will Sing of My Redeemer” PH 479 vs 1-3
Closing
* Benediction
* Doxology: “Agnus Dei”
* Postlude
Pianist: Laura Te Velde
Praise team: Kristen & Kari Folkertsma, Jevin Holleman, Kent Te Velde, Brendan Vandenberg
Pastor Steve Van Noort
Gathering to Worship
Prelude
Welcome & Opening Prayer
* Songs of Praise: “O God, Our Help in Ages Past” PH 170
“Ten Thousand Reasons”
Time of Prayer
Remembering God’s Faithful Care
Baptisms: Caleb David Vos, Cheryl Marston
Professions of Faith: Katie De Jong, Chase Van Dalen, Rand & Cheryl Marston
Deaths: Ada Vos, Leo Folkertsma, Doris Vander Haak, Gladys Ammerman
Prayer
Offering for Bridges of Hope
Offertory
Hearing God’s Word
* Song of Preparation: “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” PH 556
Scripture: Matthew 11. 25-30 (p. 970)
Message: “Come Unto Me Who are Weak and Heavy Laden, and I Will Give You Rest”
Prayer
Communion
Serving the Bread & the Juice (music for reflection)
Closing
* God’s Parting Blessing
* Doxology: “Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow” PH 638
* Postlude
Pianist: Elaine Vos
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Wilma Groen who will celebrate her 80th birthday next Sunday, January 6!
PETE BOSMAN is receiving rehab at Christian Health Care Center.
THANK YOU to everyone who shared meals, gifts, and words of encouragement with us as we celebrated Caleb's birth and baptism. We are so blessed to be part of Bethel and deeply appreciate your support. David & Elaine Vos
COMMUNION SERVICE: At tonight’s service we will close out 2018 by celebrating communion one final time. See the printed bulletin for instructions.
SENIOR COFFEE: The seniors will meet for coffee at church on Wednesday.
BRIDGES OF HOPE: Tonight’s offering will be for Bridges of Hope, a Christ-centered transitional living house seeking to assist men released from jail, prison and substance abuse rehabilitation centers.
