BETHEL COLLEGE MENNONITE CHURCH
January 8, 2023
Epiphany

Prelude—We three kings of orient are (arr. D. Bish); Nun ist sie erschienen (arr. S. Vincent)—Will Wiebe-Friesen

Christ Candle Lighting

Welcome and Prayer—Esther Kreider Eash

*Hymn—Arise, Your Light Is Come! —VT 273

Anthem—See Whose Glory Fills the Skies (arr. Evelyn Simposon-Currenton) [VT 274]—

Chancel Choir—Riley King, director; Will Wiebe-Friesen, accompanist

Scripture Reading— Matthew 2:1-12—William Eash

Children’s Conversation—Judy Harder

*Hymn—On This Great Day of Days—VT 260

Sermon—Divine Incognito—Keith Harder

*Hymn—Unexpected and Mysterious—VT 229

Installation—Roger Neufeld Smith, Interim Pastor; Elizabeth Schmidt, Congregational Care Coordinator—VT 965

Prayers of God’s People

*Hymn—Love Came Down at Christmas—VT 255

*Benediction—Keith Harder

Postlude—Praise Ye the Lord of Hosts (Saint-Saëns)—Will Wiebe-Friesen

* You are invited to stand

VT = Voices Together

Audio visual— Ken Lamp

Pastor—Nathan Koontz