SCRIPTURE READING: John 4:42
Next Week: Psalm 118
SERMON
SERVING IN WORSHIP TODAY
MUSIC: Praise Team
OFFERTORY: Matt Montgomery
GREETERS:
11:00AM Linden Brown Family
NURSERY:
TODAY: Brooke Miller
NEXT WEEK: Maggie Hairhoger
TRUSTEE LOCKING UP:
TODAY: Rob Cosgrove
TODAY
Session has called a congregational meeting today at 12:30 p.m. The purpose of the meeting will be to vote on Session's motion for Bethel UP Church to leave the Presbyterian Church USA to join another Reformed body.
EASTER FLOWERS…Deacons are taking orders for Tulips, Hyacinths and Easter Lilies. The cost is $6.00
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.
Last day to order is TODAY!!
CALENDAR OF EVENTS………….
Sunday…………….Mar 25
Sunday School 9:30AM
JOINT WORSHIP 11:00AM
CONGREGATIONAL MTG 12:30PM
Bethel in Prayer ( Choir Room) 6:00PM
ENCOUNTER
7TH --8TH 5:00PM-7:00PM
9TH --12TH 6:00PM-8:00PM
Monday……………Mar 26
Men's Bible Study 7:00PM
Tuesday……………Mar 27
MOMS IN PRAYER 9:00AM
Ladies Bible Study 10:00AM
Wednesday………...Mar 28
Bethel in Prayer 9:00AM
Library Open 9:00AM – 2:30PM
Choir 7:00PM
Thursday…………..Mar 29
Ladies Bible Study 9:00AM
Bethel in Prayer (Library Wing)10:00AM
AWANA 6:30PM
Bethel in Prayer (Library Wing) 7:00PM
Friday……………..Mar 30
Japie & Wilna Venter 6:00PM
Bring a dish to share
BPSM ManHunt 6:00PM
Sunday…………….April 1
WORSHIP 8:30AM
Sunday School 9:45AM
WORSHIP 11:00AM
Palm Sunday Choir Festival 4:00PM Westfield Church
Bethel in Prayer 6:00PM
ENCOUNTER
7TH --8TH 5:00PM-7:00PM
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Fire Fund Pharr family on corner of West Poland & Elm Street in Bessemer lost everything in a fire on February 26. MACA Fire Fund Offering will be taken on April 1 & April 8. Please make checks payable to "Bethel Deacons."
Holy Week
Bethel is responsible for the continental breakfast on Wednesday,
April 4 at Mt Jackson. If you are willing to help or furnish anything for the breakfast please see Ivan Raney.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
On behalf of the congregation, CE committee is looking for volunteers to lead vacation bible school (VBS). Please contact Elder Tanyel if you feel the call to lead VBS.
JAPIE & WILNA VENTER
Friday, March 30, at 6:00PM Japie and Wilna Venter will be having supper with the congregation in the fellowship hall. Please bring a dish to share and your table service. The Venters are based in South /Africa and minister in well drilling, women's self help and sports camps.
EVENING OF PRAISE
Evening of Praise April 15 at New Covenant Evangelical Presbyterian Church in New Castle (west of fair grounds). Begins at 6:30PM. Several county worship teams will lead the praise.
NURSERY
Nursery volunteers are needed for April 8th, April 15th, and
April 22nd. Please see Rachael Hodge to volunteer.
MISSION ADVOCATES: Please check your folders for updated material on your mission. Folders are in coat room
NEEDED: Mission advocates for the Kennedys in Egypt, City Rescue Mission, Gerief Bible School in Sudan. Please tell Hugh Laughner or Betty Scott where you are willing to serve.
TECHNICAL ABILITY
"Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of service, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who empowers them all in everyone. To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good." 1 Corinthians 12:4-7
Did you read that? There are a variety of gifts and varieties of service and activities. We have a need for someone (possibly YOU?) to use some of your abilities for the common good! We are looking to build the tech team. Please don't stop reading because you don't have the gift of "technical ability." As we build the team, we first have a need for a person with administrative gifts. We need a coordinator to oversee the scheduling of those on the tech team (sound system, power point, etc.). There is no need for you to understand the technical side of worship, but your gift of organization will definitely enhance our worship experience. Please step up to this important role by contacting Elder Don Gwin.
PROJECT H.O.P.E.
Help restock the H.O.P.E. food bank for the month of March
Hygiene products (toothpaste, soap, deodorant, shampoo)
Monetary donations are also accepted.
Make checks payable to Project H.O.P.E.
Westfield Church invites you to Journey to the Cross. This step-by-step journey with Jesus allows you and your family to experience the sights, sounds, and textures that tell the Easter Story. An Easter Egg Hunt for children is also included. Join us on Saturday, March 31, from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Call 724.667.7045 for more information.
PALM SUNDAY CHOIR FESTIVAL
Jesus Is the Living Stone
Sunday, April 1 at 4:00PM Westfield Church
Free-will Offering Benefitting Project H.O.P.E.
Holy Week Services will be hosted by Mt Jackson Church at 6:45AM
Monday, April 2 Rev. McGinnis
Tuesday, April 3 Rev. Kendall
Wednesday, April 4 Rev. Tippin
Thursday, April 5 Dr. Bardeen
Friday, April 6 Rev. Leslie
SERVICES AT BETHEL
Maundy Thursday, April 5
Tureen Dinner 6:00PM
Communion Service 7:00PM
Last name A-M Dessert or salad
N-Z Covered dish
Meat, rolls, beverage and table service provided.
Good Friday, April 6 at 7:00PM
Sunrise Service, April 8 at 7:00AM Breakfast to follow
Sunday School at 9:45AM
Worship at 11:00AM
