Pastor Steve Van Noort
Gathering to Worship
Prelude: Variations on a traditional Hebrew melody arranged by H. Hoeve with words based on Psalm 98 “Sing a New Song to the Lord God”
* Call to Worship
* God’s Greeting
* Songs of Praise: “Sing to the Lord, Sing His Praise” PH 96:1-4
“I Love Your Church, O Lord” PH 510:1-3
Confession and Assurance
* We Believe: Apostles’ Creed
Prayer of Confession
Assurance of Grace
Song of Response: “The Lord Is My Salvation”
Offering
Congregational Prayer
Offering for General Fund
Offertory: “All Glory Be to God on High” arr. R. Haan
Prayer of Blessing for the Children
God’s Word
* Song of Preparation: “Amazing Grace! How Sweet the Sound” PH 462:1-5
* Scripture: passage (p. 11) Genesis 14:17-24
Message: “Abram and The Three Kings”
Prayer
* Song of Response: “Before the Throne of God Above”
Closing
* Benediction
* Doxology: “He Is Lord” PH 633
* Postlude
Organist: Marilyn Kooiman
Pastor Steve Van Noort
Gathering to Worship
Prelude
Welcome & Opening Prayer
* Songs of Praise and Adoration: “We Come, O Christ, To You” PH 238: 1-5
“Abide With Me” PH 442:1-5
Sharing: Songs, Scriptures, Stories, Supplications
Offering Our Prayers and Gifts
Offering for Resonate Global Missions
Offertory
Continued Sharing
Closing
* God’s Parting Blessing
* Doxology: “Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow” PH 638
* Postlude
Pianist: Elaine Vos
Leader: David Vos
THANK YOU to the Bethel people and Pastor Steve for your prayers, visits and cards when I was in the hospital last winter with shingles and pneumonia. The doctor said I will have shingles pain and breathing problems the rest of my life but I’m grateful it’s not bad. Thanks again. --John Kooy
DEAR BETHEL FAMILY: We want to thank you for the support, cards and expressions of love that we have received from you not only after Mom Wester’s death, but during the past few years. The family of God is truly a blessing!--Vern and Jennie Meenderinck
PRAISE AND PRAYER SERVICE TONIGHT: Please consider sharing a favorite scripture, song or how the Lord is working in your life. The offering will be for Resonate Global Missions, formerly known as Christian Reformed Home Missions and Christian Reformed World Missions.
SUNDAY SCHOOL REMINDER: Please note that all classes begin at 9:20. Thank you in advance for your diligence in arriving on time.
NEXT SUNDAY:
• ALL NATIONS HERITAGE service
• CARE COMMUNITY 5 will have its potluck lunch.
• NO EVENING SERVICE
• YOUTH WORSHIP SERVICE, Sumas CRC, at 6pm.
GEMS: Our Garden Party Kick-off is TOMORROW!! We can't wait to see you, play games, learn about our theme, do a craft and have fun fellowship and food together! Come at 7:00 and bring a friend! Parents: When you pick up your daughters at 8:30, please come in to fill out a quick registration and pay dues ($25/girl). Questions? Contact Julie Ball.
SOUP SUPPER: The Women’s Retreat Committee is hosting a soup supper on Tuesday September 25 from 5-7pm to help fund our spring retreat. Bring your family and friends and don’t worry about cooking. We hope to see you there for some yummy soup!
MOM’S TIME OUT begins Wednesday morning! Please continue to pray for all the leaders and for the moms that will be coming through our doors. We ask that all volunteers arrive at 9:30 for a time of prayer and last minute instructions. We will meet from 10-11:30. We are excited to see what God has in store for this coming season!
SENIORS COFFEE: We will meet at McDonalds this Wednesday at 9:30.
SEVENTH AND EIGHTH GRADE STUDENTS: You are invited to join us in walking through the Lynden Corn Maze this Saturday, September 29. We will grab a pizza afterward. Meet at the church parking lot at 4 pm and bring $6 for admission fee.
BIBLE STUDIES:
• TUESDAY MORNING LADIES: This season we will be studying “Women of the New Testament” by Phyllis Le Peau. God willing, we will begin this week, September 25 at 10am. New ladies are welcome for fellowship and a relaxed discussion of God’s word. Contact Carol De Jong if you have questions.
• THURSDAY EVENING WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY invites any woman looking for fellowship to join us while we study Psalms 1-72. We meet every other Thursday in the Fireside Room at 7pm, beginning October 18. Contact Norene Van Andel by Sept. 30 so materials can be purchased.
LIFE GROUP: If you are interested in joining an existing small group or forming a new one please contact Yuanita.
FROM THE EDUCATION COMMITTEE: Using the few surveys turned in, we have decided not to offer an adult Sunday school class this fall. We encourage you to join one of the weekly Bible studies offered in the morning or evening. Please direct any questions or comments to an education committee member.
WOMEN’S RETREAT: We are excited for our upcoming retreat on March 22-23, 2019 at Cedar Springs. We are in the process of planning a great time of fellowship, fun and spending time learning more about our Savior. This is a great opportunity to make new friends and deepen current friendships. Our speaker this year will be Shilo Taylor. Look in your church box for our Save the Date card.
SEPTEMBER COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS:
• Pray for Yuanita. Yuanita will decrease her hours to 30 per week beginning October 1 to begin her career in counseling.
• Pray for direction as Council continues work to simplify and refine Bethel’s Vision as recommended in our 5 Year Plan.
• Pray for guidance as Council focuses on discipleship training. What does that look like at Bethel?
• Pray for inspiration as Council seeks ways to better serve our congregation.
• Pray for Classis PNW Meeting scheduled October 11 in Tacoma.
CHURCH ON THE AVE. IN SEATTLE: Our sincere thanks for your help with the work days that we hosted this summer. So much was accomplished in this old building and we couldn't have done it without the extra hands.—Geoff and Ashley Van Dragt
DORDT COLLEGE thanks Bethel for its offering of $125.00 for the Dordt College Fund Drive. We are grateful for your faithful support.
