Traditional Worship

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Come share communion with us

 

Our traditional worship service is at 11:00 AM in the sanctuary on Sunday mornings.  The worship style is more formal than the contemporary service.  Songs are sung out of the hymnal, and the format of the service is more ritualistic.  Our music is provided by the chancel choir, directed by Brock Derringer; our organist, Cleff Mays; and our pianist, Kayse Harshaw.  Acolytes assist the pastor in the worship service as well.

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Pastor John Whatley performs the sacrament of baptism

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All are welcome to partake in communion at Bethesda

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