BETHANY SERVICE November 9, 2025 10:30 AM
WELCOME AND GREETINGS
PRELUDE “Praise to the Lord” Donna Rhine
*CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: O God, you are my God; I seek you; my soul thirsts for you;
People: My flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no
water.
Leader: So I have looked upon you in the sanctuary, beholding your power and glory.
People: Because your steadfast love is better than life, my lips will praise you.
Leader: So I will bless you as long as I live;
People: I will lift up my hands and call on your name. (Psalm 63:1-4)
INVOCATION
*HYMN “O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing” v. 1-5 #57
PASTORAL PRAYER
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Presenting Our Gifts to the Lord
Doxology
Prayer of Dedication
*HYMN “Softly and Tenderly Jesus is Calling” #348
BLESSING THE READING AND HEARING OF THE WORD
FIRST TESTAMENT READING Hab. 1:1-4, 2:1-4 Barbara Laraia
GOSPEL READING Luke 19:1-10 Barbara Laraia
SERMON “An Unexpected Response” Pastor Dave
*HYMN “Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior” #351
*BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE “Stand Up and Bless the Lord” Donna Rhine