Bethesda Mennonite Church Henderson, Nebraska
Fall Sermon Series Little People in the Bible
Welcome to Worship! Bethesda Mennonite Church Henderson, Nebraska Sunday, November 26, 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
Sandra Quiring, Pianist
Welcome & Call to Worship
Pastor Andrea Wall
* “O Come, Loud Anthems let us Sing” (Children may come forward during stanza 4.) Children’s Focus
Mordecai 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.
HWB 68
Pastor Andrea Wall
* “Earth and all Stars”
HWB 47
Congregational Prayer
Pastor Seth Miller
* “Sing to the Lord of Harvest”
HWB 98
Scripture Reading: Esther 3:1-4 Pastor Andrea Wall Reader: This is the Word of God, for the People of God. People: Thanks be to God! Message
“Why Not Bow?”
* “Jesus Shall Reign”
Pastor Seth Miller HWB 319
Announcements
Pastor Andrea Wall
Offering to God: Local Church Offertory
Pastor Andrea Wall Sandra Quiring
Greeting One Another… * Benediction
Pastor Seth Miller
* “Praise God from Whom”
HWB 119 *If you are able, please stand.
All are invited to participate in the Christian education hour and to stop by the Coffee Spot.
Bulletin
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Vol. 66
No. 48
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 26, 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
Sandra Quiring, Pianist
Welcome & Call to Worship
Pastor Andrea Wall
* “O Come, Loud Anthems let us Sing” (Children may come forward during stanza 4.) Children’s Focus
Mordecai 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.
HWB 68
Pastor Andrea Wall
* “Earth and all Stars”
HWB 47
Congregational Prayer
Pastor Seth Miller
* “Sing to the Lord of Harvest”
HWB 98
Scripture Reading: Esther 3:1-4 Pastor Andrea Wall Reader: This is the Word of God, for the People of God. People: Thanks be to God! Message
“Why Not Bow?”
* “Jesus Shall Reign”
Pastor Seth Miller HWB 319
Announcements
Pastor Andrea Wall
Offering to God: Local Church Offertory
Pastor Andrea Wall Sandra Quiring
Greeting One Another… * Benediction
Pastor Seth Miller
* “Praise God from Whom”
HWB 119 *If you are able, please stand.
All are invited to participate in the Christian education hour and to stop by the Coffee Spot.
Bulletin
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•
Vol. 66
No. 48
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.
