Bethesda Mennonite Church Henderson, Nebraska
Fall Sermon Series Little People in the Bible
Welcome to Worship! Bethesda Mennonite Church Henderson, Nebraska Sunday, November 19, 2017, 9:30 a.m. “A community caring for all God’s people, being transformed by Christ’s love, serving others as a witness of God’s grace and peace.” Prelude
Marilyn Kroeker, Pianist “Revelation Song” PH 38 “Oceans” “10,000 Reasons” PH 6
“Seeds Song”
Powerhouse Directed by Brian Leisher Accompanied by Jay & Marilyn Kroeker & Kim Siebert
Welcome & Call to Worship
Jethro God seems to delight in working through ordinary people. Even those whom Jesus personally called and sent into ministry, people like Simon Peter or Mary Magdalene, are remarkably ordinary. The thing that makes them special is that they were individuals who were enlisted into God’s service. Our fall series is dedicated to little people in the Bible. Those who are mentioned only briefly and then fade into the background never to be seen again. Most of us are little people too. Our names will never appear in the headlines or in textbooks as having dramatically changed the world. Most of us can identify with these individuals who, for one reason or another, found themselves confronted, not with the opportunity to change the world, but to be faithful. Their response is what makes them special. Of course, that is what just might make us special too.
Pastor Seth Miller
* “For the Beauty of the Earth” (Children may come forward during stanza 5.) Children’s Focus
HWB 89
Pastor Andrea Wall
“Another Hallelujah”
Powerhouse
Congregational Prayer
Pastor Seth Miller
* “In Christ There is no East or West”
HWB 306
Scripture Reading: Exodus 18:9-27 Pastor Seth Miller Reader: This is the Word of God, for the People of God. People: Thanks be to God! Message
“Right Sort of Saint”
* “What Does the Lord Require”
Pastor Jim Voth HWB 409
Announcements
Pastor Seth Miller
Offering to God: Central Plains Mennonite Conference Pastor Seth Miller Offertory Marilyn Kroeker Greeting One Another… * Benediction * “Sanctuary” PH 39
Pastor Jim Voth Powerhouse
*If you are able, please stand. All are invited to participate in the Christian education hour and to stop by the Coffee Spot. Bulletin Vol. 66 No. 47
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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: If you need hearing assistance, feel free to sit in the front center seating to take advantage of our Hearing-Loop system. Williams units are also available in the rear of the sanctuary for your use. 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.
Welcome to Worship! Bethesda Mennonite Church Henderson, Nebraska Sunday, November 19, 2017, 9:30 a.m. “A community caring for all God’s people, being transformed by Christ’s love, serving others as a witness of God’s grace and peace.” Prelude
Marilyn Kroeker, Pianist “Revelation Song” PH 38 “Oceans” “10,000 Reasons” PH 6
“Seeds Song”
Powerhouse Directed by Brian Leisher Accompanied by Jay & Marilyn Kroeker & Kim Siebert
Welcome & Call to Worship
Jethro God seems to delight in working through ordinary people. Even those whom Jesus personally called and sent into ministry, people like Simon Peter or Mary Magdalene, are remarkably ordinary. The thing that makes them special is that they were individuals who were enlisted into God’s service. Our fall series is dedicated to little people in the Bible. Those who are mentioned only briefly and then fade into the background never to be seen again. Most of us are little people too. Our names will never appear in the headlines or in textbooks as having dramatically changed the world. Most of us can identify with these individuals who, for one reason or another, found themselves confronted, not with the opportunity to change the world, but to be faithful. Their response is what makes them special. Of course, that is what just might make us special too.
Pastor Seth Miller
* “For the Beauty of the Earth” (Children may come forward during stanza 5.) Children’s Focus
HWB 89
Pastor Andrea Wall
“Another Hallelujah”
Powerhouse
Congregational Prayer
Pastor Seth Miller
* “In Christ There is no East or West”
HWB 306
Scripture Reading: Exodus 18:9-27 Pastor Seth Miller Reader: This is the Word of God, for the People of God. People: Thanks be to God! Message
“Right Sort of Saint”
* “What Does the Lord Require”
Pastor Jim Voth HWB 409
Announcements
Pastor Seth Miller
Offering to God: Central Plains Mennonite Conference Pastor Seth Miller Offertory Marilyn Kroeker Greeting One Another… * Benediction * “Sanctuary” PH 39
Pastor Jim Voth Powerhouse
*If you are able, please stand. All are invited to participate in the Christian education hour and to stop by the Coffee Spot. Bulletin Vol. 66 No. 47
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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: If you need hearing assistance, feel free to sit in the front center seating to take advantage of our Hearing-Loop system. Williams units are also available in the rear of the sanctuary for your use. 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.
