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When Jacob awoke from his sleep, he thought, “Surely the Lord is in this place, and I was not aware of it.” He was afraid and said, “How awesome is this place! This is none other than the house of God; this is the gate of heaven.”

Genesis 28:16-17

Welcome to Bethel Christian Reformed Church on Sunday, December 20, 2020. This is the day the Lord has made! If you are hearing impaired, contact one of the ushers and they will direct you to a personal listening device. Please contact an usher if you have visual problems and need a large print Bible, hymnal, or bulletin.

Bethel Family

Council Notes:

1. There will be a Christmas Day worship service at the regularly scheduled time of 9:30a.m. Bethel will not be holding a New Year’s Eve service this year.

2. We received an update from the Deacons that the Peter Fish Project had collected $800. The Deacons have decided to match that amount from the Benevolence fund.

3. In anticipation of observing the Lord’s Supper, Censura Morum was conducted.

Bethel Members – Action Needed: Please consider sending 1, 2 or all the missionaries listed below an encouraging and thankful Christmas Card/Letter this year as they carry out the great commission “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations”. In this way we can all contribute to the important command from our Savior. Thank you.

Mike & Victoria Van Der Dyke Beautiful Response

c/o Christian Reformed World Missions Caleb & Sonja Schut

1700 28th Street SE 2059 N. Dayton St 3b

Grand Rapids, MI 49508-1407 Chicago, IL 60614

Tim Hilgers Marshview Ministries

Badgerland Youth for Christ Dave & Marilynne Kaatsma

N7766 Chestnut Rd 103 Cedar St

Randolph, WI 53956 PO Box 86

Horicon, WI 53032-0086

Ryan Hull

Camp Sonshine – Ryan Hull

PO Box 39

Iloilo City, 5000

Philippines

At this time Cory Moreau will not have regularly scheduled office hours. If you need to get in contact with Cory please email waupunbethelcrc@ or call and leave a voice message at 920-324-4962 or 920-296-2521. Bulletin announcements continue to be due at Noon on Wednesdays. Thank you.

Bethel Activities and Ministries

Sunday School Teachers needed! Once we do meet back face to face we will be in need of a few Sunday School teachers. If you would be willing to help out please let Becky Vander Werff know. Most teachers share the duties. Grades that still need teachers are: Sixth Grade, Seventh Grade and Eighth Grade.

Community Activities and Ministries

The Central Wisconsin Christian Board and Staff extend their deep thanks for the generous giving to support our mission on Giving Tuesday this year. To date we have collected $235,966 from 184 gifts!! This includes more than $80,000 of additional debt reduction contributions. There is still time to be a part of the year-end phase of this year’s #GiveCWC – let us know if you have questions. We are blessed beyond measure by your partnership!!

Resonate Global Mission of the CRCNA is providing an interacve individual and small group

experience called, “Joining God in Your Neighborhood”. In four 1 ½ hour Zoom sessions

starng August 13th, facilitators will walk you (or a small group from your church) through:

Listening to Scripture, listening to your neighborhood and discovering new missional

opportunies and pracces within your neighborhood. This is a free opportunity available

to you directly by registering with Ruth Kelder at rkelder@ or call Ruth at

815.690.2410. You may also contact Pastor Dave Katsma at pastordlk@ or 920-

296-1448

Resonate Global Mission of the CRCNA is providing an interacve individual and small group

experience called, “Joining God in Your Neighborhood”. In four 1 ½ hour Zoom sessions

starng August 13th, facilitators will walk you (or a small group from your church) through:

Listening to Scripture, listening to your neighborhood and discovering new missional

opportunies and pracces within your neighborhood. This is a free opportunity available

to you directly by registering with Ruth Kelder at rkelder@ or call Ruth at

815.690.2410. You may also contact Pastor Dave Katsma at pastordlk@ or 920-

296-1448Resonate Global Mission of the CRCNA is providing an interacve individual and small group

experience called, “Joining God in Your Neighborhood”. In four 1 ½ hour Zoom sessions

starng August 13th, facilitators will walk you (or a small group from your church) through:

Listening to Scripture, listening to your neighborhood and discovering new missional

opportunies and pracces within your neighborhood. This is a free opportunity available

to you directly by registering with Ruth Kelder at rkelder@ or call Ruth at

815.690.2410. You may also contact Pastor Dave Katsma at pastordlk@ or 920-

296-1448

Resonate Global Mission of the CRCNA is providing an interacve individual and small group

experience called, “Joining God in Your Neighborhood”. In four 1 ½ hour Zoom sessions

starng August 13th, facilitators will walk you (or a small group from your church) through:

Listening to Scripture, listening to your neighborhood and discovering new missional

opportunies and pracces within your neighborhood. This is a free opportunity available

to you directly by registering with Ruth Kelder at rkelder@ or call Ruth at

815.690.2410. You may also contact Pastor Dave Katsma at pastordlk@ or 920-

296-1448.

Resonate Global Mission of the CRCNA is providing an interacve individual and small group

experience called, “Joining God in Your Neighborhood”. In four 1 ½ hour Zoom sessions

starng August 13th, facilitators will walk you (or a small group from your church) through:

Listening to Scripture, listening to your neighborhood and discovering new missional

opportunies and pracces within your neighborhood. This is a free opportunity available

to you directly by registering with Ruth Kelder at rkelder@ or call Ruth at

815.690.2410. You may also contact Pastor Dave Katsma at pastordlk@ or 920-

296-1448.

CWC Virtual Elementary Christmas Concert -Tuesday, December 22 @6:30pm. You are invited to gather around your TV/computer/screen from your own home on Tuesday, December 22 @ 6:30pm for our Virtual Elementary Christmas program. Sorry, you will have to provide your own snacks. ������ The pre-recorded concert will air on the Central Wisconsin Christian Facebook page beginning at 6:30pm. Let’s celebrate the birth of the KING together!

Virtual Christmas Carol Sing – The annual Christmas Carol Sing at First Reformed Church, Waupun was held virtually this year. Many local musicians shared their talents in order to make this year’s program possible. The 2020 Christmas Carol Sing can be seen on the First Reformed Church’s Facebook page or website at or by viewing this link: There are also DVD and CD copies available in the “Bulletin Box” outside the church’s entrance (422 W. Franklin St, Waupun) for anyone who would like one. If you or someone you know would like a DVD or CD copy mailed to them, please contact First Reformed at 324-2321 or office@ and we would be happy to send it (there is no charge). Please enjoy this special program throughout the Christmas Season.

December 13, 2020

9:30 a.m. Worship Service

Prelude

Lighting of the Advent Candle

Leader: The heavens declare the glory of God, the skies proclaim the work of his hands.

Congregation: The whole earth is full of his glory!

Leader: When Christ was born, the glory of the Lord shone around them and they were terrified.

Congregation: But the angel said to them, do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy.

Leader: We light this fourth Advent candle in celebration of our glorious God who sent his precious Son, revealing his glory as never before. Let us pray to our Lord who has come and is coming again. Our heavenly Father, we thank you for the gift of your Son, Jesus Christ. In our worship today, in our hearts, in all that we do, may we glorify you. For yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever Amen.

*Songs of Praise led by the Praise Team

O Come All Ye Faithful

*God's Greeting

Songs of Praise led by the Praise Team

Birthday of the King

Isn’t He

Baptism of Emma Grace Ganz

Congregational and Offertory Prayer

Offering: 1) General Fund

2) Benevolent Fund

Song of Preparation #348

Away in a Manger

Scripture

Selected Scriptures

Sermon

Our Hope is in the Son – of Jacob

*Song of Response #340

Angel We Have Heard on High

Preparatory Exhortation

*Benediction

*Closing Song #354

Angels from the Realms of Glory, vs 1 & 5

*Postlude

#Psalter

*Those who are able, please stand

Please

Thank you!519pounds. Job well done!mas day represents Jesus, the Light of the World. The star represents the Star of bethlehPray For:

Those mourning the loss of loved ones…

~Please remember the family of Donna Smith, who passed away this past week.

~Please continue to remember our many church families who are still in mourning.

Those recovering from injury, surgery, or illness…

~Please continue to pray for Anna Prochnow, and her family, as she continues to receive ongoing care.

~Please pray for Rose Westra, who is recovering from a procedure on her esophagus. May God bless her and give her strength.

~Please remember Ann De Young in your prayers as she recovers from a heart ablation.

~Please pray for Jim Wierenga as he was hospitalized last week due to COVID-19, and for others in our church who are suffering from COVID.

Those suffering from chronic illnesses…

~ Sawyer Lange

~ Kristin Sauer

~Those who we have prayed for in weeks past who continue to deal with weakness and slow recoveries.

Those unable to attend worship services…

~ Harold Mulder – Christian Home

~ Bill Kastein - Crossroads Care Center of FDL

~ Henry Heeringa - Golden Living Center

~ Leah Kemink - Brandon

U.S. Military, either stateside or abroad…

~ Noelle Groenewold, daughter of Jayne Groenewold, currently home and serving one weekend/month.

~ Brendon Kemink, grandson of Betty Kemink, currently stationed at Virginia Beach, VA.

To have your name added/deleted or have other changes made to the prayer list, please contact Ruthie Brower at 920-324-4962 or waupunbethelcrc@. Office Hours are: Tuesday & Wednesday from 1:00-5:00 pm. Please have all bulletin announcements in by Noon on Wednesday to ensure they are included in the bulletin.

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Helping with Worship and

Fellowship this morning

Ushers: Chad Guse, Mark Buteyn & Steve De Young

Audio: Dave & Logan Wobschall

Organist: Betty Kemink

Helping with Worship/Fellowship on December 25th

Offering: CRWRC

Ushers: Paul Poppen, Cal Lemenes & Dan Perry

PP/Audio: Dave & Logan Wobschall

Organist: Heather Abel

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