BETHEL COLLEGE MENNONITE CHURCH
October 12, 2025
World Communion & Immigration Sabbath
Christ Candle Lighting
Centering Music—Fairest Lord Jesus (Kinyon)—Chancel Bell Choir; Verlene Garber, director
Welcome—Dianne Epp
*Hymn—Here in This Place—VT 10
Children and Youth Conversation—Esther Kreider Eash
Worship Music—I Sing the Mighty Power of God (Dobrinski)—Chancel Bells
Scripture Reading—Matthew 14:13-21; 15:29-38—Bill Swartley
*Hymn—In Christ There Is No East or West—VT 390
Sermon—The Hungry Crowds and the Compassion of Christ—Joanna Harader
Communion— Nathan Koontz and Joanna Harader
*Hymn—Seed, Scattered and Sown—VT 477
Prayer of Confession
Leader: Divine Parent who creates diversity,
People: Forgive us when we lack curiosity about the world beyond us and the people around us.
Leader: Migrant Christ who crosses borders,
People: Forgive us when we honor the boundaries you would have us transgress.
Leader: Holy Spirit, ever expanding and uniting,
People: Forgive us when we limit our love and compassion.
Leader: As we follow your path of peace, O God,
May we listen to diverse stories,
Be open to unexpected relationships,
And meet the world’s fear of the stranger with sacred compassion.
All: Holy One, forgive our sins and lead us in love. Amen.
Assurance of Pardon
Invitation to the Table
Sharing the Meal
Prayers of God’s People
*Hymn—Go, My Children—VT 830
*Benediction
Postlude—Mary Jo Preheim
* You are invited to stand
VT—Voices Together
Keyboard—Mary Jo Preheim
Audio visual—Ken Lamp