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Bethlehem Lutheran Hymn Sing
Sunday July 25, 2021
Prelude Music
Welcome/Announcements
Prayer of the Day: Almighty God, pour out upon us your Holy Spirit that we might will, think, and do that which is pleasing to you and live in holy obedience to your gracious will; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God now and forever. Amen.
Opening Hymn
Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing LBW 499
First Reading: Ephesians 3:14-21 Pg 1160
Hymn
What A Friend We Have In Jesus Vs. 1,3 LBW 439
Psalm 136:1-9 Pg 616
Hymn
Now Thank We All Our God Vs. 1,3 LBW 533
Gospel: Mark 6: 45-56 Pg 1001
Hymn
Precious Lord WOV 731
Special Music Darla Thompson
Noisy Offering
Hymns
Jesus Loves Me This Little Light Of Mine
Prayers of the Church
Congregation Pick
Lord’s Prayer
Blessing
Closing Hymn Blessed Assurance WOV 699
Postlude Music

Prayer Requests- Prayers for Healing and Strength: Randy M, Harlan M, Mike H, Cheryl B and Faith N. Those in our Care Centers: Carolyn B, Claire S, Deloris S. and Dick S.
Bethlehem Lutheran Church has moved to Tier 0 for our pandemic plan. While there are no special conditions at Tier 0, as always BLC will: Respect others by allowing them the dignity to protect themselves, as well as others to have the dignity of risk.
* We will follow the guidance, directed by IDPH when appropriate. * We will clean areas with reasonable care. * As always, if they are sick, please take care and stay home.
Missions Your church council has voted to do a quarterly rotation for distribution of our missions giving as a church body. The order will be as follows:
LCMC Synod, 2) Local missions, 3) Missions abroad.
If anyone has any suggestions for our missions ministry, please let Amy Walk or Jen McGrady know. Thank you.
Save the Date!!! Bethlehem will be celebrating 125 years. Join us on Sunday August 29th @ 9:30am for a special service, a meal and a time of remembrance and fellowship. This will also be Pastor Eric’s first Sunday with us as our new Pastor.
Offering from last Sunday………………830.00
Attendance…………………………………26 present, 16 online
Share your musical talents!!! Everyone is invited to participate in the annual Bethany E&R Songfest on Sun Aug.1 @ 6pm. If you would like to be a part of it , please let John and Connie Pedersen know so they can include you in the program. Phone 515-320-3064

Announcements:
Today: SS Registration/Fun Day @ the park @11:00am Join us for lunch at Noon.
Aug. 1st Holy Communion
1st Bethany E&R in Ledyard, Songfest Sunday @ 6pm.
Aug. 3-6th Vacation Bible School at Congregational Church.
Aug. 7th Memorial service for Bonnie Johnson, 11-1pm
Conversations, Memories, Coffee and fellowship.
Aug. 29th Bethlehem Lutheran’s 125th Anniversary Celebration and Pastor Eric’s first Sunday with us.
Membership Forms are available in the Narthex and on our website, www.bethlehemlutheranbc.com We are in the process of compiling and updating many old and new lists. You may be thinking that we already have your information, but we have a new program that is a little more detailed and user friendly. It will be so good to have a completed and updated list for our new incoming Pastor. Please drop them at the office or in the basket provided in the back of the church. Thank You.

JOIN IN THE FUN THIS SUMMER
WITH VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL.
The Congregational Church will be the hosts this year, Aug. 3-6th. If you are still in need of a form, they are available here in the Narthex. Completed forms can be left here also. If you are available to help with activities, please let Kelsey Bosma know. If you would like to help serve in the kitchen please call Carol Aukes @ 641-926-5632. Thank You.

TODAY I WILL…… Pray more, worry less, laugh more,
stress less, smile more and hurry less.