* “Peace I Leave With You” Donald Moore
Welcome to Worship! Bethesda Mennonite Church Fellowship Hall Henderson, Nebraska September 3, 2017, 9:30 a.m. Prelude
*Indicates those who are able, please stand. All are invited to participate in the Christian education hour and to stop by the Coffee Spot. Sheila Epp, Pianist
“Abide With Me” HWB 653
Bulletin
Nathan & Sheila Epp & Family
Welcome & Call to Worship
Pastor Andrea Wall
* “Lift High the Cross” (Children may come forward during stanza 4.) Children’s Focus
HWB 321 •
Jill Weisheit
* “O Love That Will Not Let me Go”
HWB 577
Congregational Prayer
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Pastor Jim Voth •
“Give Me Wings” Arr. Mark Patterson
Nathan & Sheila Epp & Family
Gospel Reading: Matthew 16:21-28 Pastor Andrea Wall Reader: This is the Word of God, for the People of God. People: Thanks be to God! Sermon
“Take Up Your Cross”
* “Take up your Cross”
Pastor Seth Miller HWB 536
Announcements
Pastor Andrea Wall
Offering to God: Mennonite Church USA Offertory
Pastor Andrea Wall Sheila Epp
* Benediction
Nathan & Sheila Epp & Family
Pastor Seth Miller
Vol. 66
No. 36
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.