SCRIPTURE READING: Isaiah 35
MESSAGE: "Redeemed for a Road Trip
Next Week: Isaiah 7:10-16
SERVING IN WORSHIP TODAY…
GREETERS: Joe & Jeanette Berg (8:30)
Russ Ponziani Family (11:00)
ORGANIST/PIANIST: Nathan Parrott (8:30)
Carolyn McQuiston (11:00)
ADVENT CANDLES: Tom Whippo Family (8:30)
Thomas Family(11:00)
NURSERY TODAY: Beatty Family
NEXT WEEK: Gary & Diane Harman
TRUSTEE LOCKING UP TODAY: Becky Raney
NEXT WEEK: Tom Whippo
TODAY
Arrangement on the organ is given in loving memory of Paul and Valerie White by Cora.
The Deacons are selling poinsettias again for $5. Orders will be taken TODAY (last day). Envelopes are provided on the table in the back of the sanctuary. Please put your orders in the offering plate.
The Bethel Christmas Card Post Office is in operation. If you would like to send cards to people who will be in worship during the Advent Season please drop them in the alphabetically indexed box in the overflow room.
In the narthex and on table at back of sanctuary is a copy of the Bethel Church history book and a church collectible. If anyone is interested in purchasing either, see Nancy Gibson, Lloyd Raney, Betty Scott, or check with the church office. The book is $10.00 and the collectible is $12.00. The money received will go into the history fund.
There are Elders available after each worship service in the Pastor's office to pray with anyone wanting prayer.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS………….
Sunday……………Dec 12
WORSHIP 8:30AM
Sunday School 9:45AM
WORSHIP 11:00AM
CHAOS 6:30PM
Tuesday……………Dec 14
MOMS IN TOUCH 9:00AM
Ladies Bible Study 10:00AM
CE 7:30PM
Mission 7:30PM
Home of Janet Dawson
Wednesday………..Dec 15
“Knowing God” 9:30AM
Home of Lloyd & Joan
Library Open 9:00AM ~ 2:30PM
CHAOS Bible Study 7:00PM
Home of Jeremy & Amy
Cantata Practice 7:00PM
Choir Practice 8:00PM
Thursday…………Dec 16
Ladies Bible Study 9:00AM
AWANA 6:30PM
Saturday………….Dec 18
Cantata Practice 9:00AM
Sunday…………...Dec 19
WORSHIP 8:30AM
Sunday School 9:45AM
WORSHIP (Cantata) 11:00AM
Children’s Christmas Program 2:00PM
Confirmation Class Mtg 6:30PM
CHAOS Christmas Party 7:00PM
OUR PRAYERS FOR UPCOMING WEEK…
FAMILY & FRIENDS OF BETHEL IN
MILITARY SERVICE OVERSEAS: Justin Roberts, John Cory
NAMES SHARED FOR PRAYER LAST WEEK: Dave Preston, John, Victoria Thompson, Safety of Missionaries on the Ivory Coast, Mary, Brenda Michel, Cindy Martin, Karen Lucas, Jim Gagliano, Sr. Carolyn, Jordan Isabella
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Anyone wanting announcement in bulletins for Sunday 12/25 and Sunday 1/2/2011 MUST have them in the office by Friday, Dec 17.
The Mission Committee will meet Dec. 14, 2010, 7:30 PM at the home of Janet Dawson. All congregation members interested in missions are invited to attend. No experience required!
Practice for Children’s Christmas Program, Saturday, Dec 18 9:00AM.
BETHEL CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS PROGRAM - Sunday Dec 19.- 2:00pm
Come on out and enjoy the talents of our children as they perform Christmas songs, poems, scripture readings and the nativity scene to celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ. Following the program all are invited to the fellowship hall for cookies and drink.
Articles for January/February newsletter are due by December 19.
Place in tray on office door or email to office@bethelupchurch.org or jbs417@windstream.net
BIBLE IN 90 DAY CHALLENGE
So have you decided that this will be the year that you will read thru the Bible? Please sign up in the fellowship hall or narthex so we have an idea of how many are joining in. If you would like to order the hard cover/large print Bible see Janice Grim by 12-19-10 or go to Biblein90days.org to order for yourself and to find out more about this invitation to read ALL OF GOD'S WORD. (There is an audio schedule for anyone interested in listening thru the Bible).
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES at Bethel
5:00PM and 7:00PM
CE Committee is looking for a teacher for the Junior High Sunday School Class (7th & 8th Grade). Those interested, please contact Elder, Murat Tanyel at (724) 657-2314 (H) or (724) 847-5234 (W).
For emergencies only during the weeks of December 26 through January 7 please contact Jeremy at (724) 730-1358
Cindy will be out of the office the week of Dec 27th.
