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Sunday morning services begin at Gesto at 9am, followed by the service at Bethel-Maidstone at 10:30am. Sunday School is held during each service. |
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Christmas is celebrated through a special Christmas Eve service in addition to regular Sunday morning services. Check back again for our 2007 Christmas Service schedule. |
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We celebrate the death and ressurection of Christ our Lord throughout the Lenten season. Our churches actively participates in weekly noon-hour Lenten services on Wednesdays during Lent. On Maundy Thursday, we commemorate the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with his Disciples by joining together for a potluck supper at Gesto, followed by a spiritual service. On Good Friday at Bethel-Maidstone, we commemorate the cruicifixion and death of Jesus Christ upon the hill at Calvary. Easter Sunday is a celebration of the resurrection of our Lord! Easter Sunday services take place at both churches at the regularly scheduled times. |
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Baptisms must be approved by the Session committee. If you are interested in participating in the baptism ritual, please contact Rev. Lilian Patey for more information. |
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All marriages must be approved by the Session committee
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Because this is a religious ceremony, attendance at 2 regular Sunday services prior to your wedding date is required.
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All fees must be paid in cash and given to the Minister on the night of the rehearsal along with the marriage license. Please contact the office for our fee schedule.
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All flower arrangements and/or pew decorations must be removed at the conclusion of the ceremony.
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No confetti is allowed on the church property please. Bird seed has become the popular, environmentally-friendly alternative and must be used outdoors only!
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Any furniture in the church which needs to be moved for the ceremony must be replaced to its original place immediately following the ceremony.
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Video cameras are permitted as long as it is done discreetly. Pictures are allowed only at the coming in, going out, and signing of the register. Parts of the ceremony can be re-enacted afterwards for picture taking.
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No smoking is allowed in the church building and no alcohol is allowed on the church property.
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You are not required to invite the Minister or Organist to the reception. If you wish either to attend, please do so with a written invitation at the same time your other invitations are sent.
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There are to be three meetings with the Minister prior to the wedding. Arrangements for these should be made well in advance of the wedding date.
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The Organist of the church should be contacted well in advance of hte wedding. If another organist or other musicians will be used, this needs to be approved by both the Minister and the Organist of the church.
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We express our sincere condolences at the loss of your loved one. To make arrangements for the funeral service, please contact Rev. Lilian Patey. A funeral luncheon is also available following the service, if desired. |
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