Welcome to Worship! Bethesda Mennonite Church Henderson ...
Welcome to Worship! Bethesda Mennonite Church Henderson, Nebraska June 18, 2017, 9:30 a.m. Please welcome Pastor Tim Amor from Beatrice Mennonite Church. He and his wife Jen moved to Beatrice in 2015 all the way from Buffalo, New York. Jen grew up in Buffalo while Tim is originally from the Toronto area of Canada. Tim and Jen enjoy playing board games, watching Netflix, cheering on the Buffalo Bills and the Toronto Blue Jays, and spending time with their cat, Agatha. Tim likes good coffee, nerdy theology books, Star Wars, pizza, the Toronto Blue Jays, and more pizza. Welcome Pastor Tim! Prelude
Jesus appears to Thomas 24
Now Thomas (also known as Didymus), one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came. 25 So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord!”
Laura Steingard, Organist “Ciacona in d” Pachelbel “To Jesus Christ, Our Sovereign King” Blersch “Be Thou My Vision” Wood
“Longing for Light” Bernadette Farrell
Addie & Tara Swartzendruber
Welcome & Call to Worship
Pastor Andrea Wall
But he said to them, “Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails were, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe.”
* “My Hope is Built on Nothing Less” (Children may come forward during stanza 5.)
26
Children’s Focus
A week later his disciples were in the house again, and Thomas was with them. Though the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” 27 Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe.”
“Sweet Hour of Prayer”
HWB 343
Pastor Andrea Wall Addie Swartzendruber & Kara Janzen
Congregational Prayer
Cathy Wismer
* “Be Thou My Vision”
HWB 545
28
Thomas said to him, “My Lord and my God!” Then Jesus told him, “Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” John 20:24-29 29
New Testament Reading: John 20:24-29 Pastor Andrea Wall Reader: This is the Word of God, for the People of God. People: Thanks be to God! Sermon
“Faith in Doubt”
Pastor Tim Amor
* “My Faith Looks up to Thee”
HWB 565
Sending
Pastor Andrea Wall
Announcements
Pastor Andrea Wall
Offering to God: Central Plains Mennonite Conference Offertory: “Thee Will I Love, My Strength” Cherwien * Benediction
Laura Steingard Pastor Tim Amor
* “I’ll Fly Away” American Hymn
Addie & Tara Swartzendruber
*Indicates those who are able, please stand.
All are invited to participate in the Christian education hour and to stop by the Coffee Spot located in the Fellowship Hall. Bulletin
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Vol. 66
No. 25
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.
Jesus appears to Thomas 24
Now Thomas (also known as Didymus), one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came. 25 So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord!”
Laura Steingard, Organist “Ciacona in d” Pachelbel “To Jesus Christ, Our Sovereign King” Blersch “Be Thou My Vision” Wood
“Longing for Light” Bernadette Farrell
Addie & Tara Swartzendruber
Welcome & Call to Worship
Pastor Andrea Wall
But he said to them, “Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails were, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe.”
* “My Hope is Built on Nothing Less” (Children may come forward during stanza 5.)
26
Children’s Focus
A week later his disciples were in the house again, and Thomas was with them. Though the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” 27 Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe.”
“Sweet Hour of Prayer”
HWB 343
Pastor Andrea Wall Addie Swartzendruber & Kara Janzen
Congregational Prayer
Cathy Wismer
* “Be Thou My Vision”
HWB 545
28
Thomas said to him, “My Lord and my God!” Then Jesus told him, “Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” John 20:24-29 29
New Testament Reading: John 20:24-29 Pastor Andrea Wall Reader: This is the Word of God, for the People of God. People: Thanks be to God! Sermon
“Faith in Doubt”
Pastor Tim Amor
* “My Faith Looks up to Thee”
HWB 565
Sending
Pastor Andrea Wall
Announcements
Pastor Andrea Wall
Offering to God: Central Plains Mennonite Conference Offertory: “Thee Will I Love, My Strength” Cherwien * Benediction
Laura Steingard Pastor Tim Amor
* “I’ll Fly Away” American Hymn
Addie & Tara Swartzendruber
*Indicates those who are able, please stand.
All are invited to participate in the Christian education hour and to stop by the Coffee Spot located in the Fellowship Hall. Bulletin
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Vol. 66
No. 25
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.
