SCRIPTURE READING: John 16:5-16
NEXT WEEK: John 16:17-24
SERMON “The Necessary Departure”
SERVING IN WORSHIP TODAY…
MUSIC: Praise Team
NURSERY:
TODAY: Amy George & Bob Melvin
NEXT WEEK: Andy & Lindsay Young
TRUSTEE LOCKING UP:
TODAY: Beth Laughner
NEXT WEEK: Marty Andrews
TODAY
Our prayers and sympathy to the family of Audrey Leslie who passed away October 20, 2011.
FIRE FUND
On August 25 a fire totally destroyed the home of Willard and Sally Foster of Enon Valley. Sally died Sept 10 from complication from her injuries and Willard was released from the Akron Burn Unit on Monday, September 12. We will receive a fire fund offering for the Foster family TODAY!! Silver offering plates are on table in narthex and back of sanctuary.
NEWSLETTER DEADLINE
Deadline to submit articles for November newsletter is TODAY!! Please email to office@bethelupchurch.org --- jbs417@windstream.net or leave in tray on office door.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS………….
Sunday…………….Oct 23
WORSHIP 8:30AM
Sunday School 9:45AM
WORSHIP 11:00AM
CHAOS Steelers Party (Beatty’s)
Monday……………Oct 24
FPU 6:30PM
Tuesday……………Oct 25
MOMS IN TOUCH 9:00AM
Ladies Bible Study 10:00AM
Corporate Prayer 6:30PM
Wednesday………...Oct 26
Choir 7:00PM
Thursday...................Oct 27
Ladies Bible Study 9:00AM
AWANA 6:30PM
Sunday……………..Oct 30
WORSHIP 8:30AM
Sunday School 9:45AM
WORSHIP 11:00AM
CHAOS 6:30PM
ANNOUNCEMENTS
CORPORATE PRAYER
Corporate Prayer for Bethel Family every Tuesday from 6:30PM – 7:00PM in the room off the fellowship hall. If you can’t attend but would still like to pray there is a sign up sheet on table in back of sanctuary.
WANTED!!
Those that are interested in singing in a Choral Cantata for our 11:00AM Christmas Service on Sunday, December 18. We need at least 7 singers for each section, soprano, alto, tenor and bass in order to sing a cantata. Please sign the sheet in the vestibule if you are able to help. We start rehearsals on Wednesday, November 2 from 7:00 PM until 8:00PM. If we don’t have enough voices our regular choir will sing a few selections for the service. Sign-up deadline is by Wednesday, October 26. Thanks, Lon
YOUTH RETREAT
ALL YOUTH MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR NOVEMBER 3, 4, 5.GREG HAS PLANNED A BETHEL RETREAT TO KICK OFF HIS MINISTRY WITH US.... MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW.
SENIOR MEMBERS BRUNCH
“The deacons would like to invite all our senior members to a brunch on Saturday, Nov 5th at 10:00 am. There will food, fellowship and oh yea did we mention food? If you have any questions, please contact any of the deacons. We look forward to seeing everyone there!”
No reservations needed!!
Day of prayer - Saturday, November 5
In preparation for our congregational meeting on Sunday, November 6, please join us in prayer. We are asking for the church family to sign up on the schedule on the table at the back of the sanctuary for a half hour segment. Let's seek the Lord together throughout the 24 hours prior to the meeting for His wisdom and guidance at this time in our church history.
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
Notice: A congregational meeting has been called by the Session for Sunday, November 6, 2011. There will be a single worship service. Sunday school will begin at 9:30AM with our combined worship service at 11:00AM. Following worship, we will pause for a half hour to register to vote. During this half hour, there will be drinks and light refreshments in the fellowship hall. For those with small children, a nursery will be provided for the duration of the meeting. The congregational meeting will begin at 12:30PM The purpose of the meeting is to vote on whether or not we will leave the PCUSA for the Evangelical Presbyterian Church.
COOKIES NEEDED!!
Would you be willing to make cookies for the meeting on November 6.
Please let Phyllis Kuhn know.
LCYM FALL RETREAT
LCYM FALL RETREAT FOR ANY YOUTH GRADES 7-12 WILL BE HELD IN ERIE ON NOVEMBER 11-13.SEE BACK TABLE FOR FLYERS WITH INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION FORMS.PLEASE GIVE FORMS AND PAYMENT TO JANET WHIPPO BY OCT 23RD TO RECEIVE DISCOUNT. OUR NEW YOUTH LEADER IS PLANNING ON ATTENDING!
