Pastor Mitchell Senti
Gathering with Joy
Prelude
* Gathering Songs: “Be Still for the Presence”
“This Is Amazing Grace”
* Call to Worship
* God’s Greeting
* Time of Praise “Bless the Lord, O My Soul (10,000 Reasons)”
Confession and Assurance
Prayer of Confession
Assurance of Grace
Song of Response: “Praise to the Lord the Almighty” PH 253:1-3
Offering Our Gifts
Update on Envision Ministries discipleship house
Congregational Prayer
Offering for Faith Promise
Offertory
Prayer of Blessing for the Children
Hearing God’s Word
* Song of Preparation: “Hallelujah for the Cross”
* Scripture: Zephaniah 3:11-20 (p. 939)
Message: “Intimacy”
Prayer
Song of Response: “Only Be Still” (Pastor Mitchell)
God’s Blessing
* Benediction
* Doxology: “Doxology (Amen)”
* Postlude
Pianist: Laura Te Velde
Praise team: Pat Folkertsma, Doug Van Andel, Kaleigh Vandenberg, Brendan Vandenberg, Alvin Vos
Pastor Phil Folkertsma
Gathering to Worship
Prelude
Welcome & Opening Prayer
* Songs of Praise: “I Will Sing of the Mercies of the Lord” PH 169:1-2
“We Bow Down”
“Fill Thou My Life, O Lord My God” PH 547:1-3
Offering Our Prayers and Gifts
Time of Prayer
Offering for Envision Mission
Offertory
Hearing God’s Word
* Song of Preparation: “Thy Word”
Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27 (p. 1); Matthew 19:4 (p. 979)
Message: “Biblical Masculinity”
Prayer
Closing
* Benediction
* Doxology: “He Is Lord” PH 633
* Postlude
Pianist: Elaine Vos
WORSHIP HELPS AVAILABLE: Hearing devices and large print bulletins are always available and can be found on the narthex table and back shelf.
GUEST PASTORS: Welcome to Pastor Mitchell Senti who will lead our service this morning and to Pastor Phil Folkertsma who will lead our evening service.
POTLUCK: Group four will have a potluck in the basement following this morning’s service. If you are visiting Bethel please join us.
FROM THE COUNCIL: Please plan to attend one or both of two town hall meetings scheduled for this Wednesday, February 20 at 7pm and next Monday, February 25, also at 7pm. A suggestion/question box is in the narthex for those who either cannot attend or do not wish to voice their questions in public. Please include your name and whether or not you want to remain anonymous.
VESPER SERVICE: Group two will lead the service at CHCC today at 2 pm: Marv Apol, Peter & Jo Mans, Joan Vander Haak, Denise Storteboom, Tim & Mary Pitcher, Doug & Norene Van Andel, Marlo De Young, Janet Steiger, Joyce Kok.
GEMS: Tomorrow night is the all-Whatcom County GEMS skating party at Lynden Skateway from 6:15-8:30 p.m. If you wish to pre-pay, please pay Julie Ball TODAY. You may still come if you do not pre-pay; you will just need to stand in line yourself. See you at Lynden Skateway!!
SENIOR BRUNCH POSTPONED: The Senior Valentine’s Brunch scheduled for this Wednesday has been postponed. There might be snow flurries and we want everyone to stay safe! We will schedule a Spring Brunch soon!
OUTREACH COMMITTEE needs another member. Are you willing to join in helping us enfold the community with the love of Jesus? It's an exciting time at Bethel right now with our new ministries. Please consider being a part of our committee and His work.
WOMEN’S RETREAT: The retreat is right around the corner! Last week invitations/registrations were put in church boxes. If you did not receive one or misplaced it, there are more on the library table. Our retreat is March 22nd and 23rd. We have a very exciting retreat planned for you. Shilo Taylor will be leading us through our theme ABIDE. We also have fun games and activities planned and can’t wait to see you there!
MISSING BOOKS: We are missing these library books in a series by author Alexander McCall Smith: The No.1 Ladies Detective Agency, and The Kalahari Typing School for Men. If you have them, please return them to the church library.
THIRD CRC is inviting Bethel members to join their volunteer team going to Omak April 1-5 to help with its final disaster recovery project. They plan to work on two or more homes and outbuildings. Help is needed with interior painting, some carpentry work, fencing and clean up. Expenses (including motel lodging and meals prepared at a church) are provided except for transportation to and from the site. Families and individuals are encouraged to sign up soon. For questions contact Jacki Matter or Herm Fransen.
