Bethel Church Service
Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost
October 25, 2026
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Gathering
"Dave Watson rings the bell to announce the service"
Prelude - Pre-Worship Slides
Opening
Pastor Ellie Fox Welcomes the gathering
...and Janie Zody speaks of coming activities
Any Birthdays or Anniversaries...
...yes...today is Betty Brown's birthday...also her brother's...
Opening Prayer and Call to Worship
Pastor Ellie opens with a prayer
and Linda Cisne leads the Call to Worship
Hymn: "We Will Glorify the King of Kings"Affirmation of Faith and Gloria Patria
Linda Cisne leads the Affirmation of Faith and Gloria PatriaPrayer Concerns
Pastor Ellie asks for any Prayer Concerns
...Janie speaks of worsening condition of gentleman brought up last week...
...prayers for him and his family...
...linda speaks of several...Jessie, wife Ashley and daughter Jessie Ann,...
...also Isaiah Bledsoe and David Damron...young men in hospital after auto accidents....
....and all the people shot last night in Tallahassee..
Sandra asks travel mercies for Jessica, Tony and girls...leaving Thursday to go to N.C...
...and pastor Ellie speaks of three recently diagnosed with cancer...
...also for victims of the shootings last night
Any Joy sightings?...
..Sandra speaks of attending a H.S. football game to which the missing game ball...
....was delivered by helicopter on the field...
...it was an amazing game
Linda speaks of the joy of a recently renewed acquaintance
Observe a quiet moment
Pastoral Prayer, The Lord's Prayer and Passing the Peace
Hymn: "Glorify Thy Name"The Message
Prayer of Illumination
Message Scripture: "1 Thessalonians 2:1-8"
Sandra speaks of the game last week
Message: Trials and TribulationThe Offering
Offering and Doxology
Offering Prayer
Offering Hymn: "Jesus, Name Above All Names"
Gather in center aisle and sing the Closing Chorus: "Bind Us Together"
Receive the Benediction
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There were 9 here for the service today
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An investment committee meeting was held in the fellowship hall after the service.
There were 6 here for the meeting