Pastor Aaron Walters
Prelude
* Call to Worship
* God’s Greeting
* Time of Praise “To God Be the Glory” PH 473:1-3
“Our Sovereign God”
Confession and Assurance
Prayer of Confession (words on screen)
Assurance of Grace
Song of Response: “Cornerstone”
Offering Our Gifts
Congregational Prayer
Offering for General Fund
Offertory
Prayer of Blessing for the Children
God Speaks to Us
* Song of Preparation: “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” PH 556:1-3
Scripture: John 9 (p. 1064)
Message: “Sharing His Story – Part 1”
Prayer
* Song of Response: “Open Our Eyes, Lord”
Parting with God’s Blessing
* Benediction
* Doxology: “We Receive Your Blessing”
* Postlude
Pianist: Amy Vandenberg
Praise team: Laura Te Velde, Kent Te Velde, Carissa Hiemstra, Kaleigh Vandenberg
Pastor Aaron Walters
Gathering to Worship
Prelude
Welcome & Opening Prayer
* Songs of Praise and Adoration: “Come Let Us Worship And Bow Down”
“He Giveth More Grace” HFG 112:1-2
“O For A Thousand Tongues to Sing” PH 501:1,3,5-7
Offering Our Prayers and Gifts
Time of Prayer
Offering for Christian Schools International
Offertory
Hearing God’s Word
* Song of Preparation: “Speak, O Lord”
Scripture: Acts 25:23-26:32 (p. 1111)
Message: “Sharing His Story – Part 2”
Prayer
Closing
* God’s Parting Blessing
* Doxology: “Lord Dismiss Us With Your Blessing” PH 320:1-2
* Postlude
Pianist: Laura Te Velde
CONGRATULATIONS to Betty Wigboldy who will celebrate her 86th birthday on Tuesday August 14, and to Winifred Vander Giessen who will celebrate her 97th birthday on Thursday August 16! Continue to remember Betty in prayer as she regains strength, recovering in Grand Rapids at her daughter’s home.
THANK YOU Bethel Family for your cards, visits, meals and prayers for healing as I continue to heal from my ankle joint replacement surgery. I have started physical therapy to strengthen my ankle and hope to be walking normally soon. ~ Joan Knutzen
WE WELCOME Pastor Aaron Walters from The Table in Bellingham. Pastor Walters will lead our services today.
PASTOR STEVE is on vacation this week. Please contact your care community elder if a need arises.
OFFICE HOURS: This week (Aug 13 – 17) the church office will be open minimally. Direct all secretary matters to Elaine while Sherry is gone. Office emails will be checked regularly and phone messages on Tuesday and Friday.
SUNDAES ON SUNDAY: Next week, Sunday August 19, Bethel members can enjoy a bowl of ice cream on the side lawn after the evening service. Please invite your neighbors to our service and social.
FORMS: Youth Participation and Publication Consent forms are needed for each child/youth participating in Sunday School, nursery, and other youth activities. These forms must be filled in each year, and a separate form is needed for each child. Please turn in completed forms on the library table by September 3. If you need additional forms, contact Yuanita.
SHINE: Kick-Off Camping trip for high school students is scheduled on August 31 to September 2. More information will be available in your mailbox next week. Please RSVP before August 20 if you are planning to come.
MOM’S TIME OUT is launching our second year and registration is now open to all Moms of children aged newborn through preschool (0-5 years old). If you, or someone you know, would like to be a part of our group, please take a registration form from the library table and pass it along. If you have any questions, please contact Dee or Mandy.
