Announcements~April 10, 2011

SCRIPTURE READING: Romans 8:5-11 Next Week: Matthew 21:1-11 SERMON: “No In Between SERVING IN WORSHIP TODAY… GREETERS: Bud & Ruby Haylett (8:30) Lloyd & Joan Raney (11:00) ORGANIST/PIANIST: Nathan Parrott (8:30) Janice Grim (11:00) OFFERTORY: Peyton Richards NURSERY: Diane & Gary Harman NEXT WEEK: Karen Beatty TRUSTEE LOCKING UP TODAY: Tom Gleghorn NEXT WEEK: Becky Raney TODAY LAST DAY TO ORDER EASTER FLOWERS…Deacons are taking orders for Tulips, Hyacinths and Easter Lilies. The cost is $5.00 Envelopes for ordering are on table in narthex and back of sanctuary. They may be placed in the offering plates or given to a Deacon. CALENDAR OF EVENTS…………. Sunday…………….April 10 WORSHIP 8:30AM Sunday School 9:45AM WORSHIP 11:00AM Confirmation Class 5:30PM CHAOS 6:30PM Tuesday…………...April 12 Ladies Bible Study 10:00AM Confirmation Dinner 6:30PM CE 7:30PM Mission 7:30PM Trustees 7:30PM Wednesday…….….April 13 Choir 7:00PM Worship Team 8:00PM Thursday………….April 14 Ladies Bible Study 9:00AM AWANA 6:30PM Sunday…………….Apr 17 WORSHIP 8:30AM Joint SS Celebration of the Word 9:45AM WORSHIP 11:00AM MACA Community Choir Festival Westfield4:00PM CHAOS 6:30PM ANNOUNCEMENTS CELEBRATION OF THE WORD…..All are invited to join the Bible in 90 Days Group; a Joint Sunday School April 17 in fellowship hall. Articles for the May newsletter are due by April 17. Please email to office@bethelupchurch.org or jbs417@windstream.net or leave in tray on office door. Wednesday April 13 and April 20 the Library Ladies will not be in the Library to assist you but feel free to visit until noon when the office closes! SPECIAL OFFERING…..A special offering will be received on Palm Sunday for Japan Disaster which will go through Samaritan’s Purse. SERMON TOPICS…..This summer I would like to take a few weeks to preach on passages or topics which are on your minds and hearts. So go ahead and write down your requests and put it in the container on the outside of my office door or send via e-mail. You can pick a particular verse, passage or question in general. I cannot guarantee that I will preach on all submissions but will do my best. Yes, I know this is only April but I like to plan ahead. -Thanks, Pastor Mark New Membership Class ~ Come and explore if God is calling you to become a member at Bethel. We will look at several areas of what it means to be a Christian and an active disciple of Jesus Christ as a member of Bethel. If you are not certain if you are ready to join Bethel this is the place to help you make that decision. We will meet for 6 weeks during the Sunday School hour in the Pastor’s office beginning May 1. Please call the church office to inform us of your intention to join us. . AWANA The youth in Bethel's Awana ministry would love to see your faith displayed as you spend about 20 minutes to teach them wisdom from Scriptures! To see other adults "working out their salvation" is an exciting experience to these children, and if you're thinking right now "But I don't know what or how to teach!" don't worry: Angelo has a book full of lessons that are easy, with step-by-step instructions on how to deliver it, and all the information you need!! See Angelo or call him 724-667-7218 if you're interested: you will be a blessing to the children!! WORK DAY…..Is there something you would like to see done around the church but didn’t want to ask? Well here is your chance! The Trustees are planning on a work day this spring and are looking for ideas. Please write down any jobs you would like to see done and place them in the offering plate Bethel United Presbyterian Church in western PA is seeking a full-time Youth and Young Adult Ministry Pastor. The candidate will hold to a Reformed and evangelical view of theology. The successful candidate will have a passionate and growing relationship with Jesus Christ and a strong call to serve youth and young adults. Bethel is a vibrant rural congregation blessed with a strong sense of community and many young families. Please submit resumes to mark@bethelupchurch.org Help restock the H.O.P.E. food bank for the month of April: Cake mixes, frosting, pudding, jello Monetary donations are also accepted. Please make check payable to Project H.O.P.E.