Bethesda Mennonite Church Fellowship Hall Christian
Sermon
Bethesda Mennonite Church Fellowship Hall Christian Formation Sunday
Christian Formation Sunday is designated as the second Sunday in September and serves as a reminder of the importance of Christian nurture and education in raising followers of Christ.
Dedication of Christian Formation Leaders
Powerhouse Directed by Brian Leisher Accompanied by Jay & Marilyn Kroeker, Kim Siebert
Welcome & Call to Worship
Announcements
Pastor Andrea Wall
Offering to God: Local Church Offertory
Pastor Andrea Wall Marilyn Kroeker
Children’s Focus First Graders Receive Bibles Isabelle Buller “Oceans” Congregational Prayer
* Benediction
Pastor Jim Voth
* “Sanctuary”
Powerhouse *Indicates those who are able, please stand.
Pastor Andrea Wall
* “I Sing the Mighty Power of God” (Children may come forward during stanza 3.)
All are invited to participate in the Christian education hour and to stop by the Coffee Spot.
HWB 46
Bulletin Erin Sams
Luke Janzen
Pastor Andrea Wall Trent Vap Powerhouse Pastor Seth Miller
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HWB 487
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Old Testament Reading: Exodus 12:1-14 Pastor Andrea Wall Reader: This is the Word of God, for the People of God. People: Thanks be to God!
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* “Teach me, O Lord”
Becky Buller Board of Education Chair
Marilyn Kroeker, Pianist “Lord I Need You” “Water Fall on Me” “How He Loves”
“Seed”
Pastor Jim Voth
* “God of Our Life” HWB 486 (Christian Formation Leaders, please bring your bulletin and come forward during verse 3 of the hymn.)
Henderson, Nebraska September 10, 2017, 9:30 a.m.
Prelude
“Teaching to Trust”
Vol. 66
No. 37
Office Hours: Monday – Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Pastoral Hours: Posted outside the church office. Phone: 402-723-4562 Email: [email protected] (Cindy) [email protected] (Tara) [email protected] (Cathy) Website: www.bethesdamc.org When you are unable to attend worship, please join us by radio at KOOL 103.5 FM or by livestream at www.bethesdamc.org. Click the Livestream tab, click “To view live or previous services…,” select the service you wish to view, then click the Play arrow and enjoy! Hearing Impaired Worshipers: The Williams hearing aid is available. Please contact an usher. For purchase or rental information, contact the office. When you desire pastoral care outside of office hours, please call: o Pastor Andrea Wall: 402-723-4526 or email [email protected] o Pastor Jim Voth: 402-723-4607 or email [email protected] o Pastor Seth Miller: 717-824-5998 or email [email protected] In addition to assistance from Bethesda pastors and deacons, domestic abuse support services are available to victims. Call (toll-free) 1-877-388-4673, 24 hours/day.
Prayer for Commissioning Leader: God of Creation, you have gifted these men and women with teaching skills, creativity, and curiosity. We pray you would fill them with the power and compassion of your Holy Spirit. Fill them with energy and insight into your Word, the story of your faithful heart. Teachers: You have not called us to be perfect. You have called us to be faithful. You have not called us to be all-knowing. You have called us to believe. We dedicate ourselves to the call and task of teaching. Grant us wisdom, patience and joy in our preparation and teaching of your Word. Congregation: God of hope, guide each teacher and leader as they study your Word. Strengthen the gifts you have given them, and energize their compassion. Remind us to find ways to support and encourage them throughout the year. May we share in their joy and times of difficulty. All: We commit ourselves, each to our part in this joyful task. May your steadfast, faithful, covenant love guide all we do. Amen.
Bethesda Mennonite Church Fellowship Hall Christian Formation Sunday
Christian Formation Sunday is designated as the second Sunday in September and serves as a reminder of the importance of Christian nurture and education in raising followers of Christ.
Dedication of Christian Formation Leaders
Powerhouse Directed by Brian Leisher Accompanied by Jay & Marilyn Kroeker, Kim Siebert
Welcome & Call to Worship
Announcements
Pastor Andrea Wall
Offering to God: Local Church Offertory
Pastor Andrea Wall Marilyn Kroeker
Children’s Focus First Graders Receive Bibles Isabelle Buller “Oceans” Congregational Prayer
* Benediction
Pastor Jim Voth
* “Sanctuary”
Powerhouse *Indicates those who are able, please stand.
Pastor Andrea Wall
* “I Sing the Mighty Power of God” (Children may come forward during stanza 3.)
All are invited to participate in the Christian education hour and to stop by the Coffee Spot.
HWB 46
Bulletin Erin Sams
Luke Janzen
Pastor Andrea Wall Trent Vap Powerhouse Pastor Seth Miller
• •
HWB 487
•
Old Testament Reading: Exodus 12:1-14 Pastor Andrea Wall Reader: This is the Word of God, for the People of God. People: Thanks be to God!
•
* “Teach me, O Lord”
Becky Buller Board of Education Chair
Marilyn Kroeker, Pianist “Lord I Need You” “Water Fall on Me” “How He Loves”
“Seed”
Pastor Jim Voth
* “God of Our Life” HWB 486 (Christian Formation Leaders, please bring your bulletin and come forward during verse 3 of the hymn.)
Henderson, Nebraska September 10, 2017, 9:30 a.m.
Prelude
“Teaching to Trust”
Vol. 66
No. 37
Office Hours: Monday – Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Pastoral Hours: Posted outside the church office. Phone: 402-723-4562 Email: [email protected] (Cindy) [email protected] (Tara) [email protected] (Cathy) Website: www.bethesdamc.org When you are unable to attend worship, please join us by radio at KOOL 103.5 FM or by livestream at www.bethesdamc.org. Click the Livestream tab, click “To view live or previous services…,” select the service you wish to view, then click the Play arrow and enjoy! Hearing Impaired Worshipers: The Williams hearing aid is available. Please contact an usher. For purchase or rental information, contact the office. When you desire pastoral care outside of office hours, please call: o Pastor Andrea Wall: 402-723-4526 or email [email protected] o Pastor Jim Voth: 402-723-4607 or email [email protected] o Pastor Seth Miller: 717-824-5998 or email [email protected] In addition to assistance from Bethesda pastors and deacons, domestic abuse support services are available to victims. Call (toll-free) 1-877-388-4673, 24 hours/day.
Prayer for Commissioning Leader: God of Creation, you have gifted these men and women with teaching skills, creativity, and curiosity. We pray you would fill them with the power and compassion of your Holy Spirit. Fill them with energy and insight into your Word, the story of your faithful heart. Teachers: You have not called us to be perfect. You have called us to be faithful. You have not called us to be all-knowing. You have called us to believe. We dedicate ourselves to the call and task of teaching. Grant us wisdom, patience and joy in our preparation and teaching of your Word. Congregation: God of hope, guide each teacher and leader as they study your Word. Strengthen the gifts you have given them, and energize their compassion. Remind us to find ways to support and encourage them throughout the year. May we share in their joy and times of difficulty. All: We commit ourselves, each to our part in this joyful task. May your steadfast, faithful, covenant love guide all we do. Amen.
