Pastor Steve Van Noort

Opening

Prelude

* Call to Worship

* God’s Greeting

* Time of Praise “Behold Our God”

“Now With Joyful Exultation” PH 95:1-3

Confession and Assurance

Prayer of Confession 

Assurance of Grace

Song of Response: “People of God”

Offering Our Prayers

Congregational Prayer

Offerings for Christian Education Fund can be placed in the baskets your way out (or mailed).

Hearing God’s Word

* Heidelberg Catechism Lord’s Day 31

* Scripture: Genesis 31: 25-42

Message: “Rachel’s Hidden Idolatry”

Prayer

* Song of Response: “Yet Not I But Through Christ in Me”

Closing

* Benediction

* Doxology: “Now May the God of Hope”

* Postlude

Pianist: Elaine Vos

Praise team: Mandy Van Noort, Jill Sipma

APPRECIATION NIGHT FOR YUANITA: Please join us this Wednesday, August 5 at 7:00 pm at Berthusen Park for a night of fun and fellowship as we honor and thank Yuanita for her years of service at Bethel. Please bring chairs and wear a mask. We will be outside in the field. Dessert and drinks will be served with gluten-free options and there will be a basket for cards. 

OUTDOOR COMMUNION SERVICE: You are encouraged to attend the outdoor communion service next Sunday morning, Aug. 9. Please bring a lawn chair and your Bible. The words to each hymn and song will be included in your bulletin. Offering baskets will be on tables on either end of the lawn. 

WOMEN’S RETREAT CANCELLED: Based on the current COVID-19 situation, The Women’s Retreat Committee has decided to cancel this year’s event in October. There are no current plans to reschedule at this time.