BETHANY SERVICE March 22, 2026 10:30 AM
WELCOME AND GREETINGS
PRELUDE “True-Hearted, Whole-Hearted” Donna Rhine
*CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: Some of us come to worship today, weary and worn, heavy with all the
circumstances that are too much to bear alone.
People: We gather to travel God’s redemption road together.
Leader: Some of us come to worship today, dry and thirsty, longing for relief and peace
from the troubles that surround us.
People: We gather to travel God’s redemption road together.
Leader: Some of us come to worship today with stories to tell of little resurrections,
moments of new life that sprang up when we least expected them.
People: We gather to travel God’s redemption road together.
Leader: Beloved, whatever we bring with us to worship today, God welcomes us and
calls us to work together as we travel God’s redemption road together.
People: We gather to be truth-tellers and life-bringers as we travel God’s
redemption road together. Amen.
(Dr. Lisa Hancock)
INVOCATION
*HYMN “Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart” #500
PASTORAL PRAYER
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Presenting Our Gifts to the Lord
Doxology
Prayer of Dedication
*HYMN “Al as! And Did My Savior Bleed” #294
BLESSING THE READING AND HEARING OF THE WORD
EPISTLE TESTAMENT READING Romans 8:1-11 Joan Strait
GOSPEL READING Ezekiel 37:1-14 Joan Strait
Leader: This is the word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
SERMON “Can These Bones Live?” Pastor Dave
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Out of the depths of despair, we cry to you, O God.
We are lost in a world of pain and suffering.
When we put our trust in weapons of war,
we find no peace.
When we put our faith in our own resources,
we feel the ache of our true needs.
When we put our hope in the health of our bodies,
we suffer pain and find no healing.
Come to us, O God.
Forgive our doubts and fears.
Heal our brokenness,
that we may rejoice in your steadfast love. Amen.
A TIME OF SILENT CONFESSION
WORDS OF GRACE AND FORGIVENESS
*HYMN “Precious Name” #536
*BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE “Rise and Rejoice” Donna Rhine