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Sunday, November 1, 2026

Worship in Song

Desert Song

Call to Worship

We Will Feast in the House of Zion
All the Poor and Powerless
Lord Have Mercy

Welcome & Announcements
Prayers of the People
Kids Blessing & Dismissal

Hearing the Word
Mark 10:46-52

Sermon: “What Do You Want Me to Do for You?”
Pastor Adria Willett-Leonardo

Holy Communion
Come All Who Are Weary
Build My Life
Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus

Benediction

Today at BCC

Worship Service: 9:30 - 10:30 am

Kids through 5th grade are dismissed from the service around 9:45 am.

Life Together Hour: 10:45-11:45 am

Middle Schoolers - Youth Room
High Schoolers - Classroom 6 (The Den)
Connect with others in the foyer or Café Fika
Visit the Library
Sermon Discussion Group - Prayer Room
From Text to Life - right section of sanctuary

Office Hours:

Monday & Friday: 9 am - 2 pm

Tuesday: Noon - 4 pm (closed from 9 am - Noon for the staff meeting)

Wednesday & Thursday: 9 am - 4 pm

Welcome and thank you for joining us today! Guests, we invite you to fill out the Connection Card found in the pews and place it in the offering boxes in the foyer (or fill it out here). We would like to know you were here!

Our Baby Room is available in the back of the sanctuary for families with babies.
The Nursery is open for kids 2 years old and under; it is located between the Library and Café Fika.
If you would like to connect with a small group or to serve God with us, you can find information on the Info Desks in the foyer or visit https://www.bellinghamcov.org/adults.
We livestream our services: Prefer not to be on camera? Sit in the far right section of the sanctuary.

Hearing devices and printed lyrics for those who might need them are located at the tech booth.

Tithes & Offerings: You can place your financial gifts in one of the offering boxes outside each of the sanctuary doors as you leave, mail checks to the church (1530 E. Bakerview Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226), or give online at bellinghamcov.org/giving .

Next Steps

Congregational Meeting, Nov 8, following the Service we will hold a short congregational meeting to vote on one new member of the Nominating Committee. John Kerl has been nominated to replace Kathy Sellereit on the Nominating Committee. Copies of John’s bio can be found on the Info Desks.

Soul Space Lectio Group: Pastor Phil has resumed the weekly contemplative prayer time on Zoom on Wednesdays from 8:30-9 am. This group spends time meditating on the upcoming sermon passage using the practice of lectio divina. Feel free to join anytime with this link: https://rebrand.ly/rjsjh9g.

Surviving the Holidays — Whether it is your first holiday without a loved one or the tenth, we invite you to an event that will include practical suggestions and reassurance through video interviews with counselors, grief experts, and other people who have experienced the holidays after their loved one’s death. We will be hosting two identical events: Sunday, November 8, and Sunday, December 6, 10:45 AM-12:45 PM. Please RSVP at https://bit.ly/3TeGKmX or at the Info Desks. There is a $5 suggested donation to cover materials. Contact Pastor Adria if you have questions: adria@bellinghamcov.org.

Prime Timers, Thursday, November 12, 12:30 pm Join this great group of retired-age folks for a potluck lunch in the BCC Dining Room. Contact Jim Bruns for more information at (360) 393-1403.

BCC’s 44th Annual Holiday Bazaar, Saturday, November 14, 9 am– 4 pm. Want to get to know your BCC members better and participate in our largest community hospitality event of the year? Then, visit our volunteer sign-up board for a quick and easy service opportunity of only an hour (or more) in this very fun and festive fundraiser event.* About 100 BCC members make this event possible.

This long-standing one-day event is an awesome community-wide time to enjoy a day of fellowship, treats, and shopping with our 50 local vendors and their handmade wares. The sign-up board will be in the church foyer on Sundays, Nov 1, and Nov 8. See you there under our “SCONES” sign. *This fundraiser helps support BCC events and programs and local mission organizations.

Our Lost & Found is getting full again! Stop by in the next few weeks to see if you have left a personal item. The Lost & Found is located in the far right side of the coat closet.

The Christmas Choir will begin rehearsing this month. Everyone—from Middle School age to 100 years old—who enjoys singing is invited to join the choir! Email Janis Duda at peteandjanduda@ aol.com if you want to join us!

The rehearsal dates are:

Sunday, November 29 - 10:45 am - 12:00 pm

Thursday, December 3 - 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Sunday, December 7 - 10:45 am - 12:00 pm

Sunday, December 13 - 10:45 am - 12:00 pm

Thursday, December 17 - 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Performance: December 20 - 9:30 am

Coming soon: New Parking Designations

The Access-for-Ability Team, in collaboration with church staff and leadership, will be introducing new designated parking spaces around the church. These spaces will provide closer access to church entrances for individuals who would benefit from a shorter walking distance, including those recovering from surgery, people using walkers or canes, and parents managing several small children. These designated spaces will be marked with green-and-white signage and curbs.

BCC Classrooms - Thank you all for your patience while classrooms A and B are being finished up. We are excited for the rooms to be completed, but we will let you know when they are ready to use.

Help our neighbors in need this winter — Road2Home is hosting a winter shelter for our unhoused neighbors, starting December 1. They are looking for volunteers (age 18 and older) to commit to one 4-hour shift per week for at least four weeks, with morning, evening, and night shifts available. Orientation and training will be provided. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/4jDgZYw or Road2Home.org.

Save the Date:

December 13: Children’s Christmas Play and Traditions & Treats