Sunday, January 22, 2012

Date posted: January 24th, 2012

THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE

TODAY:
8:00 & 10:45 AM: Worship Services
9:30 AM: Sunday School, ABF & Journey Groups
7:00 PM: Annual Meeting in the Sanctuary
The youth group will be hosting a bake sale TODAY. All proceeds will go to “Kids Against Hunger” – an organization that feeds needy children in the U.S. All sales will be on a “donation” basis.

MONDAY: 7:00 PM: All ladies are invited to a baby shower for Denise (Tylor) Langlie and their two children, Travis (17 months) & Julianne (6 months) in the lower level of the church, across from the church offices. Denise is the daughter of Tim & Joy Senecal.

TUESDAY: 9:30 AM, 1:00 & 6:30 PM: Women’s Bible study “Mercy Triumphs” by Beth Moore
7:00 PM: Table Tennis—Great Room

WEDNESDAY: 6:30 PM: AWANA, Super Duper Scooper Night
6:40 PM: Men’s Fraternity I: “The Quest for Authentic Manhood” meet at the Lighthouse (next to Jake’s Pizza).
7:00 PM: Prayer Meeting
7:00 PM: Junior and Senior High Youth groups will attend “Entertaining Angels” at the Opera House. No youth meetings at the church.

THURSDAY: 9:00 AM: Mugs-n-Muffins: A ministry for moms & preschoolers with nursery care available. For more information contact Kellie Reyelts at 399-1071.
9:00 AM: Women’s Bible study “Mercy Triumphs” by Beth Moore
6:00 PM: Bethel Ball
7:00 PM: The Discovery 2, Bible study “Discovering Intimacy with God,” Friendship Room.

FRIDAY: 6:00 AM: Men’s Fraternity II: “Winning at Work and in the Home” – Great Room (note date change)

NEXT SUNDAY: 8:00 & 10:45 AM: Worship Services
9:30 AM: Sunday School, ABF & Journey Groups
9:30 AM: We will have combined ABF & JG’s in the Great Room to listen to a presentation by Joni & Friends of MN.
UPCOMING EVENTS

Choir rehearsals for the Good Friday service will begin on Sunday, January 29 at 5:30pm.  If you can sing and would like to be a part of this powerful ministry opportunity, you are encouraged to attend. Contact Deb Meyer if you have any questions.

All ladies are invited to a bridal shower for Angela Gauger, bride-to-be of Travis Willette, on Monday, January 30, at 7:00pm in the Great Room.

On March 11, Bethel will celebrate baby/child dedications. Parents who wish to have their child(ren) dedicated please RSVP with the church office. If you have never had a child Dedicated, we would encourage you to attend the baby dedication class on February 12th during the 2nd service in the Friendship Room.

Men’s Steak Fry: Please join us on Saturday, March 24, for the annual Bethel Men’s Steak Fry.  Dr. Gene Getz, nationally known speaker and author, will be our guest speaker. Men mark your calendars now so you don’t miss out. Ticket information will be coming at a later date.

Our services for the month of January will revolve around the theme “Created for His Glory.”
January 29 Joni & Friends of MN,  “Ministry to People With Disabilities”

February will be Missions Emphasis month: “Ministry Around the Corner”

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Sunday, January 15, 2012

Date posted: January 15th, 2012

THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE

TODAY:
8:00 & 10:45 AM: Worship Services
9:30 AM: Sunday School, ABF & Journey Groups
11:00 AM & 12:00 PM: Town Hall Meeting in the Friendship Room.
The primary purpose of the meeting is to answer questions about the 2012 proposed budget. If you have questions on any other matters we will be available to respond to those as well. The Elder Board.

TUESDAY: 9:30 AM, 1:00 & 6:30 PM: Women’s Bible study “Mercy Triumphs” by Beth Moore
7:00 PM: Table Tennis—Great Room

WEDNESDAY: 6:00 AM: Men’s Fraternity II: “Winning at Work and in the Home” – Great Room
6:30 PM: AWANA, Winter Sports Night-dress up
6:30 PM: Junior High, CIA
6:30 PM: Mission Board meeting
6:40 PM: Men’s Fraternity I: “The Quest for Authentic Manhood” meet at the Lighthouse (next to Jake’s Pizza).
7:00 PM: Prayer Meeting
8:00 PM: Senior High, Semper FI

THURSDAY: 9:00 AM: Mugs-n-Muffins: A ministry for moms & preschoolers with nursery care available. For more information contact Kellie Reyelts at 399-1071.
9:00 AM: Women’s Bible study “Mercy Triumphs” by Beth Moore
6:00 PM: Bethel Ball
6:00 PM: Moms in Prayer, Friendship room

NEXT SUNDAY: 8:00 & 10:45 AM: Worship Services
9:30 AM: Sunday School, ABF & Journey Groups
7:00 PM: Annual Meeting in the Sanctuary

Sunday, January 29th, we will have combined ABF & JG’s in the Great Room to listen to a presentation by Joni & Friends of MN.

UP COMING EVENTS

Our services for the month of January will revolve around the theme “Created for His Glory.”

January 15 “Racial Differences” part 2 – Ted Kautzmann
22  Sanctity of Human Life
29  Joni & Friends of MN,
“Ministry to People With Disabilities”

February will be Missions Emphasis month: “Ministry Around the Corner”

All ladies are invited to a baby shower for Denise (Tylor)Langlie and their two children, Travis (17 months) & Julianne (6 months) on Monday, January 23rd at 7:00pm in the lower level of the church, across from the church offices. Denise is the daughter of Tim & Joy Senecal.

All ladies are invited to a bridal shower for Angela Gauger, bride-to-be of Travis Willette, on Monday, January 30, at 7:00pm in the Great Room.

The Discovery 2, Bible study “Discovering Intimacy with God” will be starting Thursday, January 26 at 7:00pm, in the Friendship Room. Please let the office know if you plan to attend.

Calling All Moms! There is an opportunity for you to become part of a group called Moms in Prayer International.  This is a group of mothers who are meeting the 1st and 3rd Thursday evenings each month for an hour to intercede on behalf of their children.  Won’t you join us in prayer for this next generation?  If you are interested in being part of this prayer support group, please join us Thursday, January 19 at 6:00 pm.  We will be meeting at the church in the Friendship room. Questions?  Contact either Dani DeWitt at 399-2093 or Terri Linse at 399-2127 for more
information.

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Sunday, January 8, 2012

Date posted: January 11th, 2012

THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE

TODAY:
8:00 & 10:45 AM: Worship Services
9:30 AM: Sunday School, ABF & Journey Groups
9:30 AM: ABF & JG’s meet together for social time in Great Room
6:30 PM: Elder Board meeting

TUESDAY: 9:30 AM, 1:00 & 6:30 PM: Women’s Bible study “Mercy Triumphs” by Beth Moore
7:00 PM: Table Tennis—Great Room

WEDNESDAY: 6:00 AM: Men’s Fraternity II, “Winning at Work and in the Home” – Great Room
6:30 PM: AWANA—Buddy Night
6:30 PM: Junior High, CIA
6:30 PM: Mission Board meeting
6:40 PM: Men’s Fraternity I: “The Quest for Authentic Manhood” meet at the Lighthouse (next to Jake’s Pizza).
7:00 PM: Prayer Meeting
8:00 PM: Senior High, Semper FI

THURSDAY: 9:00 AM: Mugs-n-Muffins: A ministry for moms & preschoolers with nursery care available. For more information contact Kellie Reyelts at 399-1071.
9:00 AM: Women’s Bible study “Mercy Triumphs” by Beth Moore
6:00 PM: Bethel Ball

NEXT SUNDAY: 8:00 & 10:45 AM: Worship Services
9:30 AM: Sunday School, ABF & Journey Groups
11:00 AM and 12:00 PM: Town Hall Meeting in the Friendship Room.
The primary purpose of the meeting is to answer questions about the 2012 proposed budget. If you have questions on any other matters we will be available to respond to those as well. The Elder Board.

UP COMING EVENTS

Mark your Calendar: Sunday January 22nd, 7:00 PM, Bethel’s Annual Business Meeting.

All ladies are invited to a baby shower for Denise (Tylor) Langlie and their two children, Travis (17 months) & Julianne (6 months) on Monday, January 23rd at 7:00pm in the lower level of the church, across from the church offices. Denise is the daughter of Tim & Joy Senecal.

Thursday morning Ladies Prayer Group will not be meeting until March.

Bible study Discovery 2 “Discovering Intimacy with God” will be starting Thursday, January 26 at 7:00pm, in the Friendship Room. Please let the office know if you plan to attend.

Calling All Moms! There is an opportunity for you to become part of a group called Moms in Prayer International.  This is a group of mothers who are meeting the 1st and 3rd Thursday evenings each month for an hour to intercede on behalf of their children.  Moms in Prayer International gathers moms together to pray specifically and scripturally for their children.  Won’t you join us in prayer for this next generation?  If you are interested in being part of this praying support group, please join us Thursday, January 19 at 6:30 pm.  We will be meeting at church in the Kindred Spirit’s room. Questions?  Contact either Dani DeWitt at 399-2093 or Terri Linse at 399-2127 for more
information.

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Sunday, December 18, 2011

Date posted: December 18th, 2011

THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE

TODAY:
8:00 & 10:45 AM: Worship Services
Reminder to parents of K-6th grade children. The children will be singing and playing the bells this morning at both services.
9:30 AM: Children’s Sunday School, ABF & Journey Groups
9:30 AM: K-5th grades meet with Miss Kimberly in the church sanctuary for “Bartholomew’s Passage.”
3:00 PM: Auditions for “Bethel’s Got Talent”

WEDNESDAY: 6:00 AM: Men’s Fraternity II, “Winning at Work and in the Home” – Great Room.
11:30 AM: Prime Timers will be meeting at the Pizza Ranch this month.
6:30 PM: NO AWANA
6:30 PM: NO Junior High—CIA
6:40 PM: Men’s Fraternity: “The Quest for Authentic Manhood” Join the journey! Discover the power of friendship and the blessing of true manhood. For men ages 18-98. Meet at the Lighthouse  (next to Jake’s Pizza).
7:00 PM: Prayer Meeting
8:00 PM: NO Senior High—Semper Fi

THURSDAY: 8:00 AM: Ladies Prayer Time (church library)
9:00 AM: Mugs-n-Muffins: A ministry for moms & preschoolers with nursery care available. For more information contact Kellie Reyelts at 399-1071.

SATURDAY: 4:00 & 6:00 PM: Christmas Eve Services.

NEXT SUNDAY:
10:00 AM: Worship Service
(please note service and time change)
No Sunday School, ABF or Journey Groups

UPCOMING EVENTS

Announcement: Please take note of the following schedule change for New Years Day.  On Sunday, January 1, we will have our regularly scheduled services at 8am and 10:45am. There will be no SS/ABF/JG’s that day.

A Friendly Reminder: For those of you, who picked up a Bartholomew’s Passage Book and have not yet paid for it, please drop your $8.00 off in Miss Kimberly’s Office at your earliest convenience. We want to take this opportunity to wish you and your family a Merry Christmas.

Parents of Teens: If you have not scheduled a meeting with Pastor Jim yet, please do so. The meeting is simply to see how the youth ministry can best help you in your role with your teens. The meeting takes about 30 minutes. Thank you.

“Bethel’s Got Talent” is scheduled for Wednesday, December 28th.  Get out that talent!  This is for all ages! All acts will need to audition in order to perform at the event.

Women’s Winter Bible Study: “Mercy Triumphs” by Beth Moore.  Please check the insert for more information about this Bible Study.

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Sunday, December 11, 2011

Date posted: December 11th, 2011

THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE

TODAY:
8:00 & 10:45 AM: Worship Services
9:30 AM: Children’s Sunday School, ABF & Journey Groups
9:30 AM: K-5th grades meet with Miss Kimberly for the starting of “Bartholomew’s Passage.” (church sanctuary)
6:30 PM: Elder Board Meeting

MONDAY: 7:00 PM: All ladies are invited to a baby shower for Kelly (Brett) Hofer and daughter Lyllian Josephine in the Great Room. Kelly and Lyllian are registered at Target and Babies R Us.

WEDNESDAY: 6:00 AM: Men’s Fraternity II, “Winning at Work and in the Home” – Great Room.
4-6:15 PM: “Planet 56” will meet at the church. We will be caroling and going to the Pizza Ranch for our Christmas Party. Please bring a white elephant gift and money for your eats.
6:30 PM: AWANA – “Happy Birthday Jesus”
6:30 PM: Junior High—CIA
6:30 PM: Mission Board Meeting
6:40 PM: Men’s Fraternity: “The Quest for Authentic Manhood” Join the journey! Discover the power of friendship and the blessing of true manhood. For men ages 18-98. Meet at the Lighthouse  (next to Jake’s Pizza).
7:00 PM: Prayer Meeting
8:00 PM: Senior High—Semper Fi

THURSDAY: 8:00 AM: Ladies Prayer Time (church library)
9:00 AM: Mugs-n-Muffins: A ministry for moms & preschoolers with nursery care available. For more information contact Kellie Reyelts at 399-1071.
7:00 PM: Ladies please join us in the Friendship Room for a brainstorming session to discuss the future of “Women’s Ministries” at Bethel. If you are interested in joining us, please pick up a copy of the “Women’s Ministry Assessment” at the information desk in the foyer.

SATURDAY: Auditions for “Bethel’s Got Talent”

NEXT SUNDAY:
8:00 & 10:45 AM: Worship Services
9:30 AM: Sunday School, ABF & Journey Groups
Reminder to parents of K-6th grade children. The children will be singing and playing the bells at both services next Sunday December 18th. Watch for a note being sent home.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Announcement: Please take note of the following service time changes for the Christmas Holidays.  We will be having two Christmas Eve services at 4pm and 6pm on December 24th.  On Sunday, December 25th, we will have one service at 10am.  On Sunday, January 1, we will have our regularly scheduled services at 8am and 10:45am.  There will be no SS/ABF/JG’s that day.

AWANA 1st Quarter completed!
1,124 pieces of candy handed out
3,372 Bible verses applied to our children’s hearts

Parents of Teens: If you have not scheduled a meeting with Pastor Jim yet, please do so. The meeting is simply to see how the youth ministry can best help you in your role with your teens. The meeting takes about 30 minutes. Thank you.

“Bethel’s Got Talent” is scheduled for Wednesday, December 28th.  Get out that talent!  This is for all ages! All acts will need to audition in order to perform at the event. Audition date is Saturday, December 17.

Women’s Winter Bible Study: “Mercy Triumphs” by Beth Moore.  Please check the insert for more information about this Bible Study.

The movie “Courageous” is coming to the Sherburn theater December 16-18. If you have not yet seen this movie, here is your chance.

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Sunday, December 4, 2011

Date posted: December 4th, 2011

THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE

TODAY:
8:00 & 10:45 AM: Worship Services
9:30 AM: Children’s Sunday School, ABF & Journey Groups
9:30 AM: ABF & Journey Group Social Time in the foyer
9:30 AM: K-5th grades meet with Miss Kimberly for the starting of “Bartholomew’s Passage.” (church sanctuary)
2-4:00 PM: Creating Christmas Memories: A family event. Experience the taste, sights, sounds, and smells of Christmas! All families welcome to this free event!

TUESDAY: 6:00 PM: Ladies Candlelight Buffet

WEDNESDAY: 6:00 AM: Men’s Fraternity II, “Winning at Work and in the Home” – Great Room
6:30 PM: AWANA—Giving Tree Night #2. Bring an offering to help buy a gift for a needy child.
6:30 PM: Junior High—CIA
6:40 PM: Men’s Fraternity: “The Quest for Authentic Manhood” Join the journey! Discover the power of friendship and the blessing of true manhood. For men ages 18-98. Meet at the Lighthouse (next to Jake’s Pizza).
7:00 PM: Prayer Meeting
8:00 PM: Senior High—Semper Fi

THURSDAY: 8:00 AM: Ladies Prayer Time (church library)
9:00 AM: Mugs-n-Muffins: A ministry for moms & preschoolers with nursery care available. For more information contact Kellie Reyelts at 399-1071.

NEXT SUNDAY:
8:00 & 10:45 AM: Worship Services
9:30 AM: Sunday School, ABF & Journey Groups
6:30 PM: Elder board meeting

Sermon Series Calendar ~ Undefeated: Battles for the Faith
Dec 11      D.L. Moody (1837-1899) Creative Evangelism

UPCOMING EVENTS

Announcement: Please take note of the following service time changes for the Christmas Holidays.  We will be having two Christmas Eve services at 4pm and 6pm on December 24th.  On Sunday, December 25th, we will have one service at 10am.  On Sunday, January 1, we will have our regularly scheduled services at 8am and 10:45am.  There will be no SS/ABF/JG’s that day.

AWANA 1st Quarter completed!
1,124 pieces of candy handed out
3,372 Bible verses applied to our children’s hearts

Parents of Teens: If you have not scheduled a meeting with Pastor Jim yet, please do so. The meeting is simply to see how the youth ministry can best help you in your role with your teens. The meeting takes about 30 minutes. Thank you.

“Bethel’s Got Talent” is scheduled for Wednesday, December 28th.  Get out that talent!  This is for all ages! All acts will need to audition in order to perform at the event. Audition date is Saturday, December 17.

All ladies are invited to a baby shower for Kelly (Brett) Hofer and daughter Lyllian Josephine, on Monday, December 12th in the Great Room. Kelly and Lyllian are registered at Target and Babies R Us.

Calling All Moms! There is an opportunity for you to become part of a group called Moms in Touch. This will be a group of mothers who meet regularly for an hour to intercede on behalf of their children.  Moms in Touch gathers moms together to pray specifically and Scripturally for their children.  Won’t you join us in prayer for this next generation?  If you are interested in being part of this prayer support group, please come to an informational meeting on
December 8th at 6:30 pm.  We will be meeting at Bethel in the Friendship Room.

Ladies please join us for a brainstorming session to discuss the future of “Women’s Ministries” here at Bethel. We will meet Thursday, December 15th at 7:00pm in the Friendship Room. If you are interested in joining us, please pick up a copy of the “Women’s Ministry Assessment,” at the information desk in the foyer.

The movie “Courageous” is coming to the Sherburn theater December 16-18. If you have not yet seen this movie, here is your chance.

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Sunday, November 20, 2011

Date posted: November 20th, 2011

THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE

TODAY:
8:00 & 10:45 AM: Worship Services
9:30 AM: Children’s Sunday School, ABF & Journey Groups
6:30 PM: Elder board meeting

Reminder, this is the last day to bring in your food items
for the service project on Wednesday night.

TUESDAY: 6:30 PM: “I Really Want to Change…So, Help Me God” Women’s Bible Study

WEDNESDAY:  6:00 AM: Men’s Fraternity II, “Winning at Work and in the Home” – Great Room.
9:00 AM: Prime Timers, Ranch Restaurant
6:30 & 8:00 PM: NO AWANA or Youth Groups. See you next week.
7:00 PM: Thanksgiving Service project.
Let’s come together in a spirit of service to bless others this holiday season.

THURSDAY: Happy Thanksgiving!
8:00 AM: Annual “Turkey Bowl” with refreshments at Five Lakes Elementary School. Open to everyone who likes to play touch football and willing to brave the weather!

NEXT SUNDAY:
8:00 & 10:45 AM: Worship Services
9:30 AM: Sunday School, ABF & Journey Groups
9:30 AM: K-5th grades meet with Miss Kimberly for the starting of “Bartholomew’s Passage.” (watch for signs)

Last Sunday night, our church family enjoyed celebrating God’s faithfulness through our Ingathering program.  We collected over $30k for two specific projects.  Half of this money will go towards a new boiler and new A/C for the church.  The other half will be used for a pastoral training program in China through the ministry of SALT.  Even though the night of celebration has already passed, the fund will remain open for a few more weeks.  If you desire to give, please earmark your donation “Ingathering.”  The Elder Board is grateful for the generosity of Bethel Church in yet another
affirmation of His great faithfulness

UPCOMING EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES

Did you know??? 54% of the children who attend Awana come from outside our church family. Thank you for praying for this important ministry!

Parents of Teens: If you have not scheduled a meeting with Pastor Jim yet, please do so. The meeting is simply to see how the youth ministry can best help you in your role with your teens. The meeting takes about 30 minutes. Thank you

Bethel’s Got Talent is scheduled for Wednesday, December 28th. Get out that talent!  This is for all ages! All acts will need to audition in order to perform at the event. Audition dates will be posted soon.

Men’s Fraternity: “The Quest for Authentic Manhood” Join the journey! Discover the power of friendship and the blessing of true manhood. For men ages 18-98. Starting Wednesday, November 30, from 6:40-7:55 pm at The Lighthouse (next to Jake’s Pizza). If you have any questions call Mike at 236-3849, Greg 399-2127 or Kevin 235-6504.

All ladies are invited to the Candlelight Buffet, December 6th at 6:00pm in the Great Room. A reservation table will be available in the foyer November 20th & 27th. The cost is $3.00 per person and a large salad to share.

Calling All Moms! There is an opportunity for you to become part of a group called Moms in Touch International.  This will be a group of mothers who meet regularly for an hour to intercede on behalf of their children.  Moms in Touch International gathers moms together to pray specifically and Scriptural for their children.  Won’t you join us in prayer for this next generation?  If you are interested in being part of this prayer support group, please come to an informational meeting on December 8th at 6:30 pm.  We will be meeting at Bethel in the Friendship Room.

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Sunday, November 13, 2011

Date posted: November 13th, 2011

THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE

TODAY:
8:00 & 10:45 AM: Worship Services
9:30 AM: Children’s Sunday School, ABF & Journey Groups
4:00 PM: Ensemble practice
5:00 PM: Ingathering  Meal
6:10 PM: Ingathering  Service.  This year’s offering from the
Ingathering service will be split as follows: 50% for a S.A.L.T. Mission project (A training course in Chinese for pastors in China based on I Corinthians) and 50% for replacement of our air conditioner or boiler. Please pray for how the Lord will lead you and your family in this time of giving.  Thank you. Elder board.
Note: Operation Christmas Child boxes are due by the church offices TODAY.

MONDAY: 5:00-7:00 PM: CREST Belgian Waffle Feed at Grace Lutheran, Fairmont. See poster for more information.
7:00 PM: All ladies are invited to a baby shower for Alyssa Sanchez (Edgar) and son Elijah William  in the lower level.

TUESDAY: 6:30 PM: “I Really Want to Change…So, Help Me God” Women’s Bible Study

WEDNESDAY: 6:00 AM: Men’s Fraternity II, “Winning at Work and in the Home” – Great Room.
9:00 AM: Prime Timers, Ranch Restaurant
6:30 PM: AWANA—Talking Turkey—Come ready to share something for which you are thankful.
It’s not too late to attend  AWANA. Even though the year has begun you may join at anytime—open to children 3 years-6th grade.
6:30 PM: Junior High—CIA
7:00 PM: Prayer meeting
8:00 PM: Senior High—Semper Fi

THURSDAY: 7:30 AM: Ladies Prayer Time (church library)
9:00 AM: Mugs-n-Muffins: A ministry for momS & preschoolers with nursery care available. For more information contact Kellie Reyelts at 399-1071
9:00 AM: “I Really Want to Change…So, Help Me God” Women’s Bible Study
6:30 PM: “I Really Want to Change…So, Help Me God” Women’s Bible Study

NEXT SUNDAY:
8:00 & 10:45 AM: Worship Services
9:30 AM: Sunday School, ABF & Journey Groups
6:30 PM: Elder Board meeting

UPCOMING EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES

Thanksgiving Eve Service Project: Next Sunday will be the last opportunity to bring items to be distributed at our Thanksgiving Eve Service. Snacks and breakfast supplies will be collected during the service.
(Please NO clothing, used, open or broken items and no sample sized items.) Thank you.

KJLY Christian Radio Share-a-Thon “Where You Belong” will be this week: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, November 15, 16, 17.

Did you know??? 54% of the children who attend Awana come from outside our church family. Thank you for praying for this important ministry!

All ladies are invited to the Candlelight Buffet, December 6th at 6:00pm. in the Great Room. A reservation table will be available in the foyer November 20th & 27th. The cost is $3.00 per person and a large salad to share.

Sermon Series Calendar ~ Undefeated: Battles for the Faith
Nov 20    Jonathan Edwards (1703-1758) Pastor Jim preaching
27   John Wesley (1703-1791)
Dec  4    William Carey (1761-1834) Father of Missions
11    D.L. Moody (1837-1899) Creative Evangelism

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!!
A Christmas Adventure for Families:
This year to help our children, K-5th grade anticipate the birth of Christ, we will once again be offering a family devotional opportunity.  The book is entitled “Bartholomew’s Passage.”  To explain the Adventure, there will be a “parent meeting” on Sunday, November 13 at the beginning of the ABF hour in the Great Hall.  If you wish to “join the adventure,” you may pick up your book then.  (I am accepting, but not requiring, a $8.00 donation to cover the cost of the book.)   At the meeting I will explain the adventure, provide you with a reading schedule. Also at this meeting, I will be sharing information about the Christmas outreach event for families which will take place on December 4. If you are unable to attend the meeting please contact Kimberly on November 26 for your book and other information.
Benefits:  A more Christ-centered Christmas

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Sunday November 6, 2011

Date posted: November 6th, 2011

THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE

TODAY:
8:00 & 10:45 AM: Worship Services
9:30 AM: Children’s Sunday School, ABF & Journey Groups with Social time for ABF’s and Journey Groups in the Great Room.
5:00 PM: Ensemble practice
6:30 PM: Elder board meeting.

TUESDAY: 6:30 PM: “I Really Want to Change…So, Help Me God” Women’s Bible Study

WEDNESDAY: 6:00 AM: Men’s Fraternity II, “Winning at Work and in the Home” – Great Room.
6:30 PM: AWANA—Parents Night-Hoedown Night. Have your parents come and “experience Awana…including game time!” Incentive #1 prizes are handed out!
It’s not too late to attend AWANA. Even though the year has begun you may join at anytime—open to children 3 years-6th grade.
6:30 PM: Junior High—CIA
6:30 PM: Mission Board meeting
7:00 PM: Prayer meeting
8:00 PM: Senior High—Semper Fi

THURSDAY: 7:30 AM: Ladies Prayer Time (church library)
9:00 AM: Mugs-n-Muffins: A ministry for moms & preschoolers with nursery care available. FOR more information contact Kellie Reyelts at 399-1071
9:00 AM: “I really Want to Change…So, Help Me God” Women’s Bible Study
6:30 PM: “I really Want to Change…So, Help Me God” Women’s Bible Study

NEXT SUNDAY:
8:00 & 10:45 AM: Worship Services
9:30 AM: Sunday ScHool, ABF & Journey Groups
5:00 PM: Ingathering
Note: Operation Christmas Child boxes are due by the church offices November 13th.

EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES

Did you know??? 54% of the children who attend Awana come from outside our church family. Thank you for praying for this important ministry!

All ladies are invited to a baby shower for Alyssa Sanchez (Edgar) and son Elijah William on Monday November 14th, 7:00pm in the lower level.

Each year our church gathers for an evening of harvest celebration called “Ingathering.” The elders have chosen November 13 to gather in the Great Room, share a meal together and listen to testimonies of God’s faithfulness. All are invited. Reservations end today—$5 per person or max of $25 for family.

Ingathering Needs:
* 20 large electric roasters are needed to cook the turkeys, please call Dawn Kastner at 236-7732.
* 10 people needed for set-up, November 11th, 6:30pm and 20 people are needed for clean up after the dinner and service. A sign up sheet will be in the foyer with the Ingathering reservations.
* Pedestal cake plates, please leave in the upper kitchen.

This year’s offering from the Ingathering service will be split as follows: 50% for a S.A.L.T. mission project and 50% for replacement of our air conditioner or boiler. Please pray for how the Lord will lead you and your family in this time of giving.  Thank you. Elder board.

CREST Belgian Waffle feed will be Monday November 14th, 5-7:00pm at Grace Lutheran, Fairmont. See poster for more info.

KJLY Christian Radio Share-a-Thon “Where You Belong” will be Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, November 15, 16, 17.

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!!
A Christmas Adventure for Families:
This year to help our children, K-5th grade anticipate the birth of Christ, we will once again be offering a family devotional opportunity.  The book is entitled “Bartholomew’s Passage.”  To explain the Adventure, there will be a “parent meeting” on Sunday, November 13 at the beginning of the ABF hour in the Great Hall.  If you wish to “join the adventure,” you may pick up your book then.  (I am accepting, but not requiring, a $8.00 donation to cover the cost of the book.) At the meeting I will explain the adventure, provide you with a reading schedule. Also at this meeting, I will be sharing information about the Christmas outreach event for families which will take place on December 4. If you are unable to attend the meeting please contact Kimberly on November 26 for your book and other information.
Benefits: A more Christ-centered Christmas

Once again we are doing Operation Christmas Child. Boxes will be due by the church offices November 13. Operation Christmas Child brings joy and hope to children in desperate situations worldwide through simple, gift-filled shoe boxes and evangelistic materials that tell the Good News of God’s love. More information is on the table by the church offices.

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Sunday October 30, 2011

Date posted: October 30th, 2011

THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE

TODAY:
8:00 & 10:45 AM: Worship Services
9:30 AM: Children’s Sunday School, ABF & Journey Groups
7:00 PM: Organizational meeting for the music ministry

TUESDAY: 6:30 PM: “I Really Want to Change…So, Help Me God” Women’s Bible Study
7:00 PM: Men’s Ministry Team meeting

WEDNESDAY: 6:00 AM: Men’s Fraternity II, “Winning at Work and in the Home” – Great Room.
6:30 PM: AWANA—Fall Sports night. Come dressed in your favorite fall sports uniform.
It’s not too late to attend  AWANA. Even though the year has begun you may join at anytime—open to children 3 years-6th grade.
6:30 PM: Junior High—CIA
7:00 PM: Prayer meeting
8:00 PM: Senior High—Semper Fi

THURSDAY: 7:30 AM: Ladies Prayer Time (church library)
9:00 AM: Mugs-n-Muffins: A ministry for moms & preschoolers with nursery care available. For more information contact Kellie Reyelts at 399-1071
9:00 AM: “I really Want to Change…So, Help Me God” Women’s Bible Study
6:30 PM: “I really Want to Change…So, Help Me God” Women’s Bible Study

SATURDAY: 8:00 AM: Men’s Breakfast, Ranch Restaurant

NEXT SUNDAY: 8:00 & 10:45 AM: Worship Services
9:30 AM: Sunday School, ABF & Journey Groups
Social time for ABF’s and Journey Groups will be in the Great Room.
6:30 PM: Elder board meeting.

UPCOMING EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES

Did you know??? 54% of the children who attend Awana come from outside our church family. Thank you for praying for this important ministry!

All ladies are invited to a baby shower for Alyssa Sanchez (Edgar) and son Elijah William on Monday November 14th, 7:00pm in the lower level.

Music: If you are gifted musically and would like to use your voice to help lead our congregation in worship, or if you are new to our congregation and would like to participate in ensembles or special music opportunities, we would like to “get to know you.” Tonight at 7:00pm, you are encouraged to come to an informal get-together in the sanctuary where we will talk about music ministry opportunities and spend some time singing together. If you have questions, please contact Deb Meyer by calling the church office.

Each year our church gathers for an evening of harvest celebration called “Ingathering.” The elders have chosen November 13 to gather in the Great Room, share a meal together and listen to testimonies of God’s faithfulness. All are invited. Reservations begin today—$5 per person or max of $25 for family.

Ingathering Needs:
* 20 large electric roasters are needed to cook the turkeys, please call Dawn Kastner at 236-7732.
* 10 people needed for set-up, November 11th, 6:30pm and 20 people are needed for clean up after the dinner and service. A sign up sheet will be in the foyer with the Ingathering reservations.
* Pedestal cake plates, please leave in the upper kitchen.

CREST Belgian Waffle feed will be Monday November 14th, 5-7:00pm at Grace Lutheran, Fairmont. See poster for more info.

KJLY Christian Radio Share-a-Thon “Where You Belong” will be Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, November 15, 16, 17.

The movie “Courageous” (from the creators of “Fireproof”) will be at Five Lakes Cinema starting Friday, October 28th and will run for 1-week. If well attended it will stay another week. Advance tickets are $5.00 and can be purchased at the box office Monday-Thursday from 4:30-8, Friday from 4:30-10 and Saturday/Sunday from 1:30-10. Tickets at the door will be $6.75. Invite your friends and neighbors to see this powerful movie.

Once again we are doing Operation Christmas Child. Boxes will be due by the church offices November 13. Operation Christmas Child brings joy and hope to children in desperate situations worldwide through simple, gift-filled shoe boxes and evangelistic materials that tell the Good News of God’s love. More information is on the table by the church offices.

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