“Temptations of Jesus”
Bethel Hill United Methodist Church
First Sunday in Lent
March 9, 2014~ 8:15 am Worship
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Indicates Worshipers are invited to stand
Enter the Sanctuary with reverence and prepare yourself for worship
Prelude Martyrdom -Livingston
INVITATION AND GATHERING
Welcome & Greeting
Announcements
Prayer of Invocation
Hymn of Praise No. 269 Lord, Who Throughout These Forty Days
Call to Worship (Responsively)
Pastor: Have mercy on us, O God, according to your steadfast love,
People: According to your mercy.
Pastor: Wash and cleanse us thoroughly, O God, according to your steadfast
love,
People: According to your mercy.
Pastor: You desire inward truth, O God.
People: Therefore teach us wisdom in the secret places of our hearts,
Pastor: According to your steadfast love,
All: According to your mercy. Amen.
Greet your Fellow Christians
Opening Prayer (Unison)
We turn our faces toward you in a special way today, O God, seeking wisdom for the Lenten journey ahead and for the paths we walk in life. Center our spirits this day for an inward journey of reconciliation to our true selves, and thus to you. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
Old Testament Lesson Genesis 3:1-7 (pg. 3)
New Testament Lesson Matthew 4:1-11 (pg. 4)
Liturgist: The Word of the Lord, for the people of God.
People: Thanks be to God.
Joys and Concerns with Pastoral Prayer conclude with The Lord’s Prayer
Prayer Focus for this Week: Confirmands and Mentors
THANKSGIVING AND REFLECTION
Invitation to the Offering
Offertory Litany -Smith
Doxology No. 176 Worship His Majesty
Prayer of Dedication
Hymn Sing
Meditation “Temptations - We Fall Into” Rev. John Bhajjan
SENDING FORTH
Closing Song No. 156 (vrs. 1, 2 & 4)) I Love to Tell the Story
Benediction
Postlude Rejoice -Mozart
Serving the Lord Today
Pastor: John Bhajjan cell: 215-880-6753
home: 610-584-6768
Office hours: Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. 9-4:30pm
Director of Music: Cheri Brown Organist: June Jenkins
Choir Accompanist: Carol Shellenberger
8:15am 9:30am 11:00am
Greeter: Gladys Bittner Charles & Millie Williams Peg Buchanan
Head Usher: ------Rick Spittle Jake Culp
Liturgist: Dick Unger Connie Paugh Eva Beagle
Tellers: Tim Stokes & John Napier
Flower Contact: Bonnie Yale
Altar Flowers: Given to the Glory of God and in memory of Dave Shellenberger given by the Shellenberger family.
This Week at Bethel Hill
Sun 3/9 8:15/9:30/11:00 am Worship Service- Sanctuary
8:30am Chimes practice – SS Bldg.
10:30am Coffee Fellowship –Hayes Hall
5-7pm Youth Fellowship
Mon 3/10 7:30pm Pastor’s Bible Study – SS Bldg.
Tues 3/11 6:15pm Yoga Class – SS Bldg.
7:00pm Missions meeting – Hayes Hall
Wed 3/12 7:30pm Community Lenten Service –St Luke’s
Thurs 3/13 7:30pm Sr. Choir Rehearsal - Sanctuary
Fri 3/14 6:30pm A.A. (Women's) – SS Bldg.
Sat 3/15 7:30pm UM Night at the 76er’s
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Manna on Main St. Food Collection: March – Canned meat, tuna.
Please put donations in basket in the narthex.
Interested in joining our church family? Contact Pastor John at 215-880-6753
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Welcome to Worship at Bethel Hill United Methodist Church
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Sunday, March 9, 2014 ~ 8:15 am Worship
First Sunday in Lent
We are glad you chose to worship with us today. If this is your first time with us, we are especially happy to welcome you and we hope you will feel right at home. We invite persons from all backgrounds and creeds to join in Christian fellowship. Our ushers are available to answer any questions you may have.
Bethel Hill MissionStatement
We are a community
of Christian believers
whose mission is to serve God.
We invite all who come to participate in our worship, study, fellowship,
and service to others.
We are committed to serving
Jesus Christ through educating the mind,
nurturing the soul,
and sustaining the spirit
within our community
and throughout the world.
2000 Bethel Road Lansdale, Pa 19446
Pastor: Rev. John Bhajjan
610-584-5936 www.bethelhill.org Fax: 610-584-6741