BETHANY SERVICE February 15, 2026 10:30 AM
WELCOME AND GREETINGS
PRELUDE “On Christ the Solid Rock I Stand” Donna Rhine
*CALL TO WORSHIP.
Leader: Happy are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the Lord.
People: Happy are those who keep his decrees, who seek him with their whole heart,
who also do no wrong but walk in his ways.
Leader: O Lord, You have commanded your precepts to be kept diligently.
People: O that my ways may be steadfast in keeping your statutes! Then I shall not be
put to shame, having my eyes fixed on all your commandments.
Leader: I will praise you with an upright heart, when I learn your righteous ordinances.
People: I will observe your statutes; do not utterly forsake me. (Psalm 119:1-8)
INVOCATION
*HYMN “Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise” #103
PASTORAL PRAYER
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Presenting Our Gifts to the Lord
Doxology
Prayer of Dedication
*HYMN “Seek Ye First” #405
GOSPEL READING Matthew 5:21-37 Joan Strait
FIRST TESTAMENT READING Deuteronomy :15-20 Joan Strait
Leader: This is the word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
SERMON “The Choice is Ours” Pastor Dave
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Holy God, we confess that we do not trust You fully.
We put our hope in worldly gain and in human promises,
and find ourselves defeated and lost when things fall apart.
You have given us a love more fully
than anything we could experience in this world
but we do not seek it, we do not hold on to it,
and we look to our own means of assurance and security.
Forgive us.
Call us back to You
that we may put our trust in You and not be afraid.
May we hear Your words so clearly that we may rise up and not be afraid.
In the name of Jesus, who loves us and offers us forgiveness, we pray. Amen.
(A time of Silent Confession)
WORDS OF GRACE AND FORGIVENESS
*HYMN “This is My Song” #437
*BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE “From Glory to Glory” Donna Rhine