Bethel Hill United Methodist Church
We Share in God’s Kingdom
March 6, 2016 ~ Fourth Sunday in Lent
Presenting our Tithes and Offerings
Offertory
9:30 & 11:00 am Communion Worship
Alas! and Did My Savior Bleed
Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow
Doxology No. 95
Indicates Worshipers are invited to stand
A Loop Hearing System (T-Coil) is operational in the Sanctuary, please see an usher for assistance
Prayer of Dedication
Alas! And Did My Savoir Bleed
Preparatory Hymn No. 294
Wondrous Love
Prelude
-Dale Wood
We Participate in God’s Word
We Gather as God’s Family
Special Music
Bethel Hill Chime Choir
 Opening Hymn No. 384
Sermon Scripture
Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32
“Prodigal Children”
Sermon
Welcome & Announcements
Love Divine, All Loves Excelling
-Benjamin Culli
Sacrament of Holy Communion
-Pastor Sue
Hymnal pg. 6
Opening Prayer – pg. 6
Call to Worship (Responsively)
Leader: We gather as the children of God.
People: We recognize the great love the Father has lavished upon us,
that we are called the children of God.
Leader: Let us turn our hearts and souls to worship.
People: Let us open our hearts and minds to hear the Word of the Lord.
Hallelujah!
Affirmation of Faith – pg. 7
Invitation & Unison Confession & Pardon– pg. 7 & 8
The Great Thanksgiving & The Lord’s Prayer– pg. 9-11
Communion Hymn No. 621– Be Present at Our Table, Lord
Sacrament of Holy Communion
Unison Prayer – pg. 11
Greeting of Friendship and Goodwill
We Acknowledge & Welcome God’s Presence
Called Out to Go Out!
Opening Prayer No. 268
Psalter Reading No. 766 with Musical Response
Prayer for Lent
Psalm 32
Closing Hymn No. 2087(TFWS)
Benediction
Postlude
Joys and Concerns with Pastoral Prayer
We Will Glorify the King of Kings
Love Divine, All Loves Excelling
–Henry Coleman
Serving the Lord Today
Pastor: Pastor Sue Ketterer
cell: 267-577-2223
Pastor Sue’s email: [email protected]
Pastor Sue’s Office Hours: Tues., Wed., Thurs. 9:00am-1:00pm
Church Office hours: Mon., Tues., Wed. & Thurs. 9:00am-4:30pm, office closed Friday
Director of Music: Cheri Brown
Organist: Rev. Bruce Thorsen
Choir Accompanist: Carol Shellenberger
Welcome to Worship at Bethel Hill United Methodist Church
Sunday, March 6, 2016 ~ Fourth Sunday in Lent
9:30 & 11:00 am Communion Worship
8:15am
9:30am
11:00
Greeter:
------------Matt & Elaine Strohl
Peg Buchanan
Liturgist:
Matt Robinson
Rick Spittle
Eva Beagle
Head Usher: ----------Rick Spittle
Tellers: Tim Stokes & Connie Paugh
Flower Contact: Bonnie Yale
Altar Flowers: Given to the Glory of God and in memory of Patrick Thomas given by Hugh
& Aileen Thomas.
This Week at Bethel Hill
Sun 3/6
8:15/9:30/11:00 am
Worship Service- Sanctuary
9:30am
Sunday School for all ages – SS Bldg.
5-7pm
Chili Cook-Off & Cake Walk – Hayes Hall
Mon 3/7
7:30pm
Trustee meeting – Hayes Hall
Tues 3/8
6:00pm
Yoga Class- SS Bldg.
7:00pm
Lenten Bible Study – Hayes Hall
Wed 3/9
7:30pm
Community Lenten Service – Olivet-Schwenkfelder UCC
Thurs 3/10
10:00am
Mid-Week Bible Study – SS Bldg.
7:00pm
Sr. Choir Rehearsal - Sanctuary
Fri 3/11
6:30pm
A.A. (Women's) – SS Bldg.
Sat 3/12
8:30am
Women’s Ministry Breakfast – Hayes Hall
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Manna on Main St. Food Collection: March – Canned Meat, Tuna
Please put donations in basket in the narthex or Hayes Hall.
Communion Offering for April – SAW Youth Missions
If you are interested in joining our Bethel Hill family – contact the church office at
610-584-5936.
Last Sunday attendance= 34/78/50=162
2000 Bethel Road Lansdale, Pa 19446
610-584-5936
[email protected]
www.bethelhill.org
Pastor Sue Ketterer