BETHANY SERVICE August 17, 2025 10:30 AM
WELCOME AND GREETINGS
PRELUDE “The Great Commission” Donna Rhine
*CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: Let justice flow like a mighty stream.
People: Let truth stand tall like the majestic oak.
L: Let hope be as broad as the distant horizon.
P: Let kindness rain like a summer shower.
L: Let love blossom in every heart.
P: Let the Spirit soar and stir our feet to action and our spirits to praise.
INVOCATION
*HYMN “Lord, Whose Love Through Humble Service” #581
PASTORAL PRAYER
THE LORD’S PRAYER
*HYMN “O Day of God, Draw Nigh” #730 v. 1,3,4,5
NEW TESTAMENT READING: Hebrews 11:29 -12:2 Ed Kaylor
GOSPEL READING: Luke 12:49-56 Ed Kaylor
OLD TESTAMENT READING: Isaiah 5: 1-7 Ed Kaylor
Liturgist: This is the word of the LordPeople: Thanks be to God
SERMON: “The Angry Planter” Pastor Lynn
*HYMN: “Lead On, O King Eternal” #580
BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE “The Wonder of It All” Donna Rhine
*We stand to honor Jesus Christ