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Bethany Christmas List

Copies of the 2019 Christmas Wish List are on the table in the Narthex.  Please note that the children at Bethany are teenagers.  Specific gift items are included on the Christmas Wish List or if you prefer, the children love to receive gift cards to department stores, craft stores, area malls, etc.    Please choose age-appropriate […]

For it is written: “AS I LIVE, SAYS THE LORD, TO ME EVERY KNEE WILL BOW, AND EVERY TONGUE WILL GIVE PRAISE TO GOD.” — Romans 14:11 (NASV)

FLOWER SIGN-UPS

POINSETTIA SIGN-UP SHEETS There are sign-up sheets on the tables in the Narthex doorway for you to purchase poinsettias to decorate our sanctuary.  The last day to sign up is December 9th.   ALTAR FLOWER CHART The 2019 chart for the altar flowers is on the table in the Narthex.  The price is  $14.00 for […]

For it is written: “AS I LIVE, SAYS THE LORD, TO ME EVERY KNEE WILL BOW, AND EVERY TONGUE WILL GIVE PRAISE TO GOD.” — Romans 14:11 (NASV)

Thank You!

The following letters are posted on the bulletin board in the bell tower:   Doris Yurchak sent an extra special thank you for the generous donation given to her after her home caught fire and was destroyed on September 15th.  

For it is written: “AS I LIVE, SAYS THE LORD, TO ME EVERY KNEE WILL BOW, AND EVERY TONGUE WILL GIVE PRAISE TO GOD.” — Romans 14:11 (NASV)

Congregational Corner

We offer our sincere condolences to: * Betty Dickson and Family on the passing of Peter Dickson, on October 1, 2018. * Mary Rinehimer and Family on the passing of Lonnie Rinehimer, on October 5, 2018. We pray that God’s love and strength will sustain you in your time of need and sorrow.

For it is written: “AS I LIVE, SAYS THE LORD, TO ME EVERY KNEE WILL BOW, AND EVERY TONGUE WILL GIVE PRAISE TO GOD.” — Romans 14:11 (NASV)

From The Pastor’s Desk

What About Relationships? At a recent meeting with my mentor, the Rev Dr. Jane Hess, we talked about our churches and what is important to us.  I mentioned community and relationships.  We both agreed that both are important and that relationships are just another gift the church has to offer.  One reason why relationships are […]

For it is written: “AS I LIVE, SAYS THE LORD, TO ME EVERY KNEE WILL BOW, AND EVERY TONGUE WILL GIVE PRAISE TO GOD.” — Romans 14:11 (NASV)

Gift Card Fundraiser

We have Gift Card Fundraiser through Great Lakes Scrip Center and includes tons of cards – from Advance Auto Parts to Wet Seal (young women’s clothing).  By purchasing the gift card through Great Lake Scrip, our church earns a percentage of the sale price.  They make great gifts for Christmas. Lisa will be taking orders […]

For it is written: “AS I LIVE, SAYS THE LORD, TO ME EVERY KNEE WILL BOW, AND EVERY TONGUE WILL GIVE PRAISE TO GOD.” — Romans 14:11 (NASV)

TURKEY SUPPER

THANK YOU TO EVERONE WHO MADE THIS A SUCCESSFUL SUPPER!! Give yourselves a pat on the back, you deserve it! 2018 FALL TURKEY SUPPER REPORT Income: Ticket Sales Door  Adult 327 @ $11.00 $3597.00  Children 11 @ $4.00 $44.00 Advance Adult 280 @ $11.00 $3080.00 Surplus $39.25 Donation $2.00 Total Income   $6762.25 Expenses: Bread […]

For it is written: “AS I LIVE, SAYS THE LORD, TO ME EVERY KNEE WILL BOW, AND EVERY TONGUE WILL GIVE PRAISE TO GOD.” — Romans 14:11 (NASV)

Sunday School News

We will hold a bake sale during the Pork Dinner.  Please help us provide your children with a good Christian education by donating baked goods for us to sell.  The bake sales are our only fundraisers and we rely on them to purchase the curriculum for our Sunday School program and provide them with fun […]

For it is written: “AS I LIVE, SAYS THE LORD, TO ME EVERY KNEE WILL BOW, AND EVERY TONGUE WILL GIVE PRAISE TO GOD.” — Romans 14:11 (NASV)