BETHEL COLLEGE MENNONITE CHURCH
August 31, 2025

 
Christ Candle Lighting
 
Centering Music–Savior of the Nations, Come, BWV 659 [VT 214] (J.S. Bach)–Will Wiebe-Friesen                                                                                            
 
Welcome–Wynn Goering
 
*Hymn–As I Went Down to the River to Pray–VT 453
 
Children and Youth Conversation–Judy Harder
 
Worship Music–Concerto for 2 Violins in D minor, BWV 1043–(Johann Sebastian Bach, I. Vivace)        
Violinists: Daniel Colwell & Angel Garcia
Pianist: Ken Rodgers
  
Scripture Reading with hymn–Matthew 3–David Kreider
Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord–VT 219–[Please sing as prompted]             
 
Sermon–Fruit Worthy of Repentance–Joanna Harader
 
*Hymn–Crashing Waters at Creation–VT 441
 
Welcoming New Members–Elizabeth Schmidt
     Introduction to Church Membership–VT 959
     New Members:  David Mathis and Jay Newton
     Membership Covenant Questions
     Welcoming New Members–VT 961
 
Prayers of God’s People
 
*Hymn–Comfort, Comfort, O My People–VT 212
Those with August birthdays are welcome to come forward during this hymn to receive a birthday blessing.
 
*Benediction
 
Postlude–Prelude in G Major, BWV 550 (J.S. Bach)
 
*You are invited to stand    VT—Voices Together     Audio visual— Ken Lamp