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BETHEL COLLEGE MENNONITE CHURCH
WORSHIP
November 8, 2020
Stewardship Sunday

Welcome and Lighting the Christ Candle—Cliff Dick and Marlene Ewert

Prelude—John Mark Koontz and Jonah Schloneger                         

Call to worship and Prayer—Marlene Ewert                                                                                                                                

Hymn of praise—Here in this place—Hymnal A Worship Book #6                                              

Children’s conversation—Marlene Ewert and Cliff Dick                                                                     

Scripture—Matthew 6:19-22, 24-34—Marlene Ewert and Cliff Dick                                        

Sermon—Where your treasure, there your heart—Dawn Yoder Harms                                 

Hymn of response—Seek ye first— Hymnal A Worship Book #324                                              

Kingdom Report—Dedication of the bcmcXpress—Al Peters                                                        

Prayers of God’s people—Cliff Dick                                                                                                    

Sending hymn—Be thou my vision– Hymnal A Worship Book #545                                        

Benediction—Dawn Yoder Harms                                                                                                  

Musicians: John Mark Koontz, Jonah Schloneger

Audio Visual Technician:       Francis Toews

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BETHEL COLLEGE MENNONITE CHURCH
November 1, 2020
Liberation

Our faith in a God of love leads us, by the power of the Spirit, to follow Jesus in doing justice, loving mercy, and walking humbly with God. 

Prelude—Erich Boschmann
                                                                                                                                        

Welcome and Lighting the Christ Candle—Nathan Koontz                                                             

Call to Worship and Prayer—Dawn Yoder Harms                                                                             

Gathering Hymns–God is here among us—Hymnal A Worship Book #16

Children’s Conversation—Esther Koontz                                                                                         

Scripture–Deuteronomy 34:1-12; Matthew 22:34-40

Hymn—O God of Loving—https://bethelcollegemennonitechurch.org/wp-content/uploads/_mediavault/2020/11/O-God-of-Loving.pdf

Note:  The composer/author of the hymn “O God of Loving” used in the service today is Paul Damico-Carper, the assistant music director and worship producer at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in St. Paul, Minnesota.  This hymn was one of the winners in a regional synod contest for the Lutheran Church (ELCA) this past September.  Paul is also the grandson of Bill and Margaret Friesen, long-time members of our congregation, who both died in the last 6 years; his parents are Michelle (who grew up in this congregation) and Dennis Friesen-Carper. 

Sermon—A God of love and liberation–Patty Shelly

Hymn of Response—O God of Loving—https://bethelcollegemennonitechurch.org/wp-content/uploads/_mediavault/2020/11/O-God-of-Loving.pdf

Litany of Return Returning Liturgy—”Giving Thanks for Renewal”

Leader: Pastor Dawn, we welcome you and Doug back from your renewal time. 

Congregation: We welcome you back with open arms. 

Pastor Dawn: I trust that you have been renewed, even as I have.

Leader: Let us pray: Spirit of God, descend upon our hearts. We thank you for this time we had apart to renew ourselves, and now for this time to reunite with one another and carry on with our ministries together once again. We pray that we minister and serve with the enthusiasm of your Spirit upon us. We pray that we, together, as your church, may be open to your Spirit’s leading in the future, to be willing to risk in faith to follow where you lead us. 

ALL: Thank you, Lord, for this time away and for this time of returning! Help us to continue to do justice, love mercy and humbly walk with you, God.  AMEN! 

Prayers of God’s People—Dawn Yoder Harms                                                                                  

Sending Hymn—Lead on, O cloud of Presence —Hymnal A Worship Book # 419

Benediction—Patty Shelly                                   

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Audio visual technician: Ken Lamp
Musicians:
Erich Boschmann
Matt Schloneger
Rebecca Schloneger
Esther Koontz
Sara Dick

Pastors:
Dawn Yoder Harms
Nathan Koontz

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BETHEL COLLEGE MENNONITE CHURCH
October 25, 2020
Liberation

Welcome and Lighting the Christ Candle                                                        Matthew Schloneger

Gathering hymn                                Wonderful grace of Jesus                                        HWB 150

Children’s conversation                                                                                          Gaeddert Family

Scripture                                                 Matthew 22:34-40                            Karin Kaufman Wall

Reflections          Florence Schloneger, John Kliewer, and Heidi Regier Kreider                          

Prayers of God’s people and Benediction                                                                  Renee Reimer

Sending hymn                         As I went down to the river to prayer                                      SJ 79

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BETHEL COLLEGE MENNONITE CHURCH
October 18, 2020
Liberation

Prelude—Lift every voice and sing—Hymnal a Worship Book 579—Jonah Schloneger, piano; John Mark Koontz, bass

Welcome and Lighting the Christ Candle

Call to worship and prayer—Cliff Dick

Gathering hymn—God loves all his many people—Hymnal A Worship Book 397

Presentation of 3^rd Grade Bibles—Renee Reimer

Scripture—Matthew 22:15-22—Brett Gaeddert

Sermon—Jesus’ health care plan—Nathan Koontz

Hymn of response—O healing river—Hymnal A Worship Book 372

Prayers of God’s people

Sending hymn—Healer of our every ill—Hymnal a Worship Book—HWB 377

Benediction—Nathan Koontz

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Audio visual technician:  Ben Lichti

Musicians:  Jonah Schloneger and John Mark Koontz

Pastors:  Nathan Koontz and Renee Reimer

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BETHEL COLLEGE MENNONITE CHURCH
October 11, 2020
9:30 am

Prelude—Verlene Garber

Welcome and Lighting the Christ Candle—Barbara Thiesen

Call to Worship and Prayer—Esther Kreider Eash

Gathering Hymn—Christ is Our Cornerstone—Hymnal, A Worship Book #43

Children’s Conversation—Renee Reimer

Scripture—Exodus 32:1-14—William Eash

Sermon—Golden Calves and Monuments—Dorothy Nickel Friesen

Hymn of Response—Had God brought us out—Sing the Story #96

Prayers of God’s People—Dorothy Nickel Friesen

Sending Hymn—Lead on, O cloud of presence—Hymnal, A Worship Book #419

Benediction—Dorothy Nickel Friesen

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Preacher:  Dorothy Nickel Friesen

Musicians: 
Esther Kreider Eash
William Eash
Ron Garber
Verlene Garber
Renee Reimer
Barbara Thiesen

Audio visual technician:  Ken Lamp

 
Given that the US Center for Disease Control currently recommends that gatherings of 50 people or more be postponed or cancelled for the next eight weeks, BCMC will be cancelling worship services and church activities until April 5, at which point the situation will be reassessed.  Cancellations include Wednesday evening suppers, choirs, and children’s clubs.  It is up to the discretion of commission and committees as to whether or not they will meet.
 
We have made this decision out of concern for our congregation (a vulnerable demographic), as well as for our community, as we work together to slow the spread of the virus (help flatten the curve of the pandemic) so as not to overwhelm health care systems.  This is a step we can take now for the greater good.
 
This is an anxious time for many of us and we will miss gathering together for support.  However, this is also a time for slowing down, intentionally connecting with friends, family, and members of the church community via phone or other technology, going for walks, and enjoying the signs of spring emerging around us.
 
It is also time for creativity!  The pastoral team is currently working on ways to help us to stay connected and spiritually nourished during this very unusual time.  Look for an email later this week with plans and ideas for interacting together as church community at a distance. We are looking forward to the possibilities!
 
In the meantime, if you need support or care along the way, please don’t hesitate to be in touch with any of the pastors.  We are available by phone or email.  We are also glad to share your prayer requests with BCMC’s prayer network.
 
Our prayers are holding you all during this unsettled time. May the peace of God that transcends all understanding guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
 
Pastor Dawn
(on behalf of the Pastoral Team)

9:30 am      Worship with sermon by Dawn Yoder Harms; music by Andrew Thiesen, trombone
10:30 am   Fellowship time in the Gathering Place
10:50 am   Faith Formation
4:00 pm     New Year Memorial Service to remember those BCMC members and friends who died in 2018—Sanctuary

 

10:00 am  Note the later time for the beginning of worship this Sunday

Worship with sharing by Nathan Toews and Leidy Muñoz, Mennonite Central Committee country representatives in Bolivia; music by Suzy Burch and Howard Glanton, classical guitars

11:00 a.m. Fellowship and coffee—bring goodies to share

No Sunday school

 

December 23, 2018—Advent 4:  The Story for all Time
9:00 am Prelude by the Garber family
9:30 am Children’s Christmas Program; music by Junior Choir, and Cherub Choir
No Sunday School

December 24, 2018—Christmas Eve
11:00 pm Candlelight service of Lessons and Carols with music by
Chancel Choir, Chancel Bells and congregational singing—BCMC Sanctuary

 

 

9:00 am       Advent Prelude by BCMC Children and Women’s Trio (Dawn Yoder Harms, Cherie Wedel, Colleen White)

9:30 am        Worship with sermon by Dawn Yoder Harms; music by Chancel Choir

10:30 am     Fellowship Time in the Gathering Place

10:50 am      Faith Formation