8 Bethany Newsletter MAY 2017 Church Attendance Have you checked in? Bethany has been offering a log in system. The kiosk’s are located in the main church lobby, the south entrance, and also inside of Westenberg Hall. This attendance is used to properly greet our new guests and to determine Bethany’s quorum number for quarterly business meetings. This information is for internal use only and is not shared with any outside company for any purpose. If you have further questions or need assistance, feel free to ask one of the greeters and they will walk you through this simple process. BETHANY Bethany has been established on the corner of 15 Mile Road and Beaconsfield since 1956, and has a rich heritage that involves Christ followers who are devoted to seeking the will of God. We know it is no accident that we have been placed on this corner and we strive to reach out to our community with the love of Christ. 19700 15 Mile Road Clinton Twp. Mi 48035 586-791-1190 connect2bethany.org Email: [email protected]Office hours: M & T 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. W- F 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. RightNow Media is like “Netflix for the church” because they have a huge library with thousands of video sessions that people can access anytime, anywhere. Their creative team films and produces RightNow Media Originals featuring teaching from respected teachers and pastors. 10,000+ Bible Study Videos instantly stream biblical teaching to your Sunday school, home groups, men's groups, women’s groups or youth groups. Resources from over 150 leading Christian publishers and ministries. You, as a member of Bethany, can use this precious resource. To gain access, call the Church Office at 586-791-1190, or email [email protected] for an email invite. Then proceed to follow the steps online and you will you have this valued information at your fingertips. Bethany’s Flowers Volunteers needed Bethany has some flower beds in need of attention. Ron & Gladys Buck have been doing a wonderful job keeping them looking nice over the years. They would love some extra help with the gardens. If you can offer some assistance with this, please contact Ron & Gladys Buck. Baby Dedication May 14 @ 11 a.m. Baby Dedication is a ceremony in which believing parents make a commitment before the Lord to dedicate a child to God's will and to raise that child according to God's Word. There will be a baby dedication on Mother’s Day, May 14 during the 11 a.m. service. If the Lord is leading you to dedicate your child, please contact the church office. 1 Bethany Newsletter MAY 2017 Inside this issue: Classes 2 Missions 3 Church Calendar 5 Upcoming Events 6 Youth Group Events 7 Welcome! We are very thankful to have you with us. God has a plan and you being at Bethany is part of that. If you are a first-time guest please stop by the Welcome Center, and give us the opportunity to meet you! Your presence is welcomed and we encourage you to join us again to discover the difference God can make in your life. Pastor Mark Reynolds Volume 6, Issue 5 May 2017 Events This Month May 3 Men’s Luncheon May 4 National Day of Prayer May 7 Choir Concert Communion PM May 11 Single Seniors Luncheon May 14 Mother’s Day, Donut Sunday, Concert of Prayer Baby Dedication May 17 PrimeTimers Event May 29 Memorial Day Bethany Focuses on Prayer “For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.” Matthew 18:20 National Day of Prayer Thursday, May 4 For over twenty years, Bethany has honored the National Day of Prayer by holding a time of prayer on the front steps of the Township Offices. In 1952, by a joint resolution of Congress, President Harry S. Truman signed into law the National Day of Prayer. President Ronald Reagan amended the law in 1988, designating the first Thursday of May each year as the National Day of Prayer. In recognition of this year’s 65th Annual National Day of Prayer, Bethany Baptist will once again take the lead at noon on Thursday, May 4, 2017 on the steps of the Clinton Township Offices. This is not a religious movement nor a chance to merge church and state. This is simply an opportunity for citizens of this community to gather to pray. We will be praying for the leaders of our community and country, police and emergency personnel, men and women who serve here and abroad, area businesses and our economy, our schools and our churches. We would like to encourage you and the people of our township to join us as we observe the National Day of Prayer an gather to pray for out nation. If you have questions or would like more information, you can contact the church office. Concert of Prayer Sunday, May 14 It is clear from both Scripture and the history of the Church: God moves in amazing ways when people are praying together. The term "concert of prayer" actually dates back to the great spiritual awakening of the early 1700s lead by Jonathan Edwards. For the purpose of spiritual revival and the advancement of God's kingdom on earth. The title “Concert of Prayer” describes the idea of a united gathering for extraordinary prayer. Participants bring their relationships with God like musicians bring their instruments to a musical concert. We could say that Jesus Himself is the "concert master" who leads the "composition" of inter-cession in His name which the Father delights to both hear and answer abundantly. A more specific description of Concerts of Prayer would be: Christians joining in unity as a larger group for a time of prayer. Spring Choir Concert Sunday, May 7 11 a.m. Join us for the Spring Concert as Bethany’s Choir leads us in praise and worship. Don’t miss ‘The Story’ a musical about God’s redemptive story from creation to eternity.
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8 Bethany Newsletter MAY 2017
Church Attendance Have you checked in?
Bethany has been offering a log in system. The kiosk’s are located in the main church lobby, the south
entrance, and also inside of Westenberg Hall. This attendance is used to properly greet our new guests
and to determine Bethany’s quorum number for quarterly business meetings. This information is for
internal use only and is not shared with any outside company for any purpose.
If you have further questions or need assistance, feel free to ask one of the greeters and they will walk
you through this simple process.
BETHANY
Bethany has been established on the corner of 15 Mile
Road and Beaconsfield since 1956, and has a rich
heritage that involves Christ followers who are devoted to
seeking the will of God. We know it is no accident that we
have been placed on this corner and we strive to reach out
RightNow Media is like “Netflix for the church” because they have a
huge library with thousands of video sessions that people can access anytime,
anywhere. Their creative team films and produces RightNow Media Originals
featuring teaching from respected teachers and pastors. 10,000+ Bible Study
Videos instantly stream biblical teaching to your Sunday school, home groups,
men's groups, women’s groups or youth groups. Resources from over 150
leading Christian publishers and ministries.
You, as a member of Bethany, can use this precious resource. To gain access, call the Church Office at
586-791-1190, or email [email protected] for an email invite. Then proceed to follow the steps
online and you will you have this valued information at your fingertips.
Bethany’s Flowers Volunteers needed
Bethany has some
flower beds in need of
attention. Ron & Gladys
Buck have been doing
a wonderful job
keeping them looking
nice over the years.
They would love some
extra help with the
gardens. If you can offer some assistance with this,
please contact Ron & Gladys Buck.
Baby Dedication May 14 @ 11 a.m.
Baby Dedication is a ceremony
in which believing parents make a
commitment before the Lord to
dedicate a child to God's will and
to raise that child according to
God's Word.
There will be a baby dedication
on Mother’s Day, May 14 during
the 11 a.m. service. If the Lord is
leading you to dedicate your child,
please contact the church office.
1 Bethany Newsletter MAY 2017
Inside this issue:
Classes 2
Missions 3
Church Calendar 5
Upcoming Events 6
Youth Group Events 7
Welcome!
We are very thankful to
have you with us. God
has a plan and you
being at Bethany is
part of that. If you are
a first-time guest
please stop by the
Welcome Center, and
give us the opportunity
to meet you! Your
presence is welcomed
and we encourage you
to join us again to
discover the difference
God can make in your
life.
Pastor Mark Reynolds
Volume 6, Issue 5 May 2017
Events This Month May 3 Men’s Luncheon
May 4 National Day of
Prayer
May 7 Choir Concert
Communion PM
May 11 Single Seniors
Luncheon
May 14 Mother’s Day,
Donut Sunday,
Concert of Prayer
Baby Dedication
May 17 PrimeTimers
Event
May 29 Memorial Day
Bethany Focuses on Prayer
“For where two or three gather in my name,
there am I with them.” Matthew 18:20
National Day of Prayer
Thursday, May 4 For over twenty years, Bethany has
honored the National Day of Prayer by
holding a time of prayer on the front steps
of the Township Offices.
In 1952, by a joint
resolution of Congress,
President Harry S.
Truman signed into law
the National Day of
Prayer. President
Ronald Reagan
amended the law in
1988, designating the first Thursday of May
each year as the National Day of Prayer. In
recognition of this year’s 65th Annual
National Day of Prayer, Bethany Baptist will
once again take the lead at noon on
Thursday, May 4, 2017 on the steps of the
Clinton Township Offices.
This is not a religious movement nor a
chance to merge church and state. This is
simply an opportunity for citizens of this
community to gather to pray. We will be
praying for the leaders of our community
and country, police and emergency
personnel, men and women who serve here
and abroad, area businesses and our
economy, our schools and our churches.
We would like to encourage you and the
people of our township to join us as we
observe the National Day of Prayer an
gather to pray for out nation. If you have
questions or would like more information,
you can contact the church office.
Concert of Prayer
Sunday, May 14 It is clear from both Scripture and the
history of the Church: God moves in
amazing ways when people are praying
together. The term "concert of prayer"
actually dates back to the great spiritual
awakening of the early 1700s lead by
Jonathan Edwards. For the purpose of
spiritual revival and the advancement of
God's kingdom on earth.
The title “Concert of Prayer” describes
the idea of a united gathering for
extraordinary prayer. Participants bring
their relationships with God like musicians
bring their instruments to a musical
concert. We could say that Jesus Himself is
the "concert master" who leads the
"composition" of inter-cession in His name
which the Father delights to both hear and
answer abundantly. A more specific
description of Concerts of Prayer would be:
Christians joining in unity as a larger group
for a time of prayer.
Spring Choir Concert
Sunday, May 7 11 a.m.
Join us for the Spring Concert
as Bethany’s Choir leads us in
praise and worship. Don’t miss
‘The Story’ a musical about God’s
redemptive story from creation to
eternity.
2 Bethany Newsletter MAY 2017
Spring Weekly Schedule
Sunday
9:45 a.m. Connection Classes
for All Ages Nursery through Adults
11:00 a.m. Worship Service
Childcare & Kidz Konnection
(Nursery to 6th grades)
6:00 p.m. Worship Service
7:00 p.m. CrossRoads (18-29 year olds)
Monday
7:00 p.m. Celebrate Recovery
Tuesday
9:30 a.m. Ladies Bible Study
1:00 p.m. Quilting Time
Wednesday
7:00 p.m. Bible Study & Prayer Meeting, Youth Groups,
Moms Connect, Ladies Bible Study
Thursday
7:00 p.m. Choir Practice
Saturday
8:00 a.m. Men’s Bible Study
ACTIVITIES @ BETHANY
Kids Camp 2017 June 26-30, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Imagine a world where curious kids become hands-on inventors, discovering they're lovingly crafted by God and made for a purpose. Kids will get to be inventors and engage in experiments in the Imagination Station. They'll also discover other kids who are living out their faith in real ways each day. But most importantly, kids will learn how God has designed each one of them for a unique purpose. You can pre-registration online at bethanykidscamp,org
Adults, imagine being a part of that too! Parents and volunteers are needed to make Kids Camp a success. Please see Kathy Tucker or Pastor Mike Miller to volunteer for the 2017 Kids Camp.
Five Day Frenzy Five Day Frenzy is a daily, week-long event focused exclusively on 6th & 7th
grade students. The goal of FDF is to create a fun and engaging environment for
students to grow spiritually with God and relationally with each other. Cost is $10 for the week or $3 per day. Each day has a different activity along with snacks, transportation and daily supplies. Each day students receive points that could earn them a free overnight trip to Michigan’s Adventure theme park in August.
The Worship Arts Conservatory (Detroit, MI)
Sunday, May 21 at 6 p.m.
Bethany will host a concert for their instrumental ensemble and worship band. The concert will be a
combination of two different styles. One is a traditional instrumental ensemble and traditional sacred
pieces, mostly hymn arrangements. The other portion of the concert will be a contemporary worship band
with worship songs in the style we use on Sunday mornings. Our music director Erin, is also participating
with this group as a soloists for one of their instrumental pieces and also as a member of their worship
band. They are also performing on May 7, at Warren Community Church.
Luke 10:27 He answered, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your
strength and with all your mind’; and, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’”
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YOUTH NEWS
Souled Out On Wednesday Nights Wednesdays @ 7 p.m.
There is no other place that JR HI and SR HI students should be every
Wednesday night because that’s when Souled Out is happening! JR HI meets in
the teen room while the SR HI gather in the Fireside Room. Each week is another
opportunity to build relationships with each other and with the God who not only
made us, but loves us so much! It is a place for friends to come and explore what life can be like when we
live it Jesus’ way. Each night can have some crazy fun games, perhaps some food, a time where we try to
put together real pieces of our lives (the things we wonder about, struggle with, and need to learn more
about) and bring them to the God who is writing our story each and every day. Don’t miss a single week!
NOTE: We will celebrate our graduating seniors at Souled Out on June 7, and have Graduation Sunday on
June 11 during the worship service.
SR HI Outrageous Overnighter On May 12, starting at 9pm, and ending the next morning at 11am, SR HI students can come for a time
of fun, friends and a few zzz's. The cost is just $5 and includes snacks, drinks, and breakfast. Money is
due no later than Wednesday May 10 to Robyn Miller. We're going to pack a bunch of games around a
good old fashioned sleepover. Guys will be upstairs and girls downstairs. This night was planned by
students, for students and will be run by students (with a few adults hanging around to make sure
everything goes smoothly.) Bring something to sleep in/on (sleeping bag, pillow, air mattress), clothes for
indoor games and to sleep in, toiletries, and a signed parental permission slip (available at church or
online at connect2bethany.org). If you have any questions, please call (586-872-7305) or email Pastor
To ensure those whose names are color-coded receive their cards,
please use the postal service.
HAPPENINGS @ BETHANY
July 2017
2 Communion AM
4 Independence Day
5 Men’s Luncheon
8-15 Teen Mission Trip
9 Donut Sunday
16 Summer Film Fest PM
19 PrimeTimers Annual Picnic
19-24 Teen Alive Music Festival
30 Quarterly Business Meeting
June 2017
4 Communion AM
7 Men’s Luncheon
8 Single Seniors’ Luncheon
11 Graduation Sunday
Donut Sunday
Summer Film Fest PM
17 Gleaners Outreach
18 Father’s Day
20 PrimeTimers
22 GEMS, SR HI & College Cedar
Point
26-30 Kids Camp/Five Day Frenzy
August 2017
2 Men’s Luncheon
6 Communion AM
13 Donut Sunday
13-18 Camp for Youth Groups
15-17 SR HI Summer Games
27 Summer Film Fest PM
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SPOTLIGHT ON MISSIONS
Ministry Opportunities The Missions Team is excited to announce
ministry options for the whole family. The challenge is to be involved in new missions and outreaches to the local community. It is thrilling that so many families, groups, and individuals can take part in these endeavors. See the Welcome Center or web page for more information or upcoming opportunities.
Saturday, June 17, 1-3:30 pm, families can help at the Gleaners Food Bank. We will be assisting Gleaners in packing various food items for distribution. We encourage families and individuals to share in this ministry project (must be at least 10 yrs. old). Sign-up at the Welcome Center.
God’s Family Serving Together The Missions team theme for 2017 is “God’s Family Serving
Together.” Here are some upcoming ways that individuals, families and the church family can share in serving the Lord by serving others...
May 28: Operation Christmas Child fundraiser after the 11 a.m. service. The Missions team will be sponsoring a picnic lunch with cash donations going towards the shipping and handling of shoeboxes.
June 17: 1:00-3:30 p.m. Gleaners Project, sign up at the Welcome Center.
June 26-30: Kids Camp “Penny March,” collections will be sent to “Kid to Kid Fresh Water for Peru.”
November: Donations accepted for Thanksgiving food baskets for needy families.
November 11: OCC shoebox packing day.
The Great Commission is Not a Suggestion Joshua Javery a message on “Sharing”
I write from beloved Poland. This is my second “career term” but my seventh year in the country. It’s hard to believe I have spent 1/5 of my life here.
About a year ago, by the prompting of the Holy Spirit, I went to Germany to see my friend Hans. We went to church where he ran into the only other “real Christian” he has ever known. A guy who was from his university (far away) that “always was talking about Jesus.” Over 12 years ago, his conversations with this friend always ended with Hans only talking about Satan. However when invited, he did attend the friend’s baptism “Not sure exactly why I did but I felt I should go.” When I asked him if he thought it was a coincidence seeing his friend on this day, he got silent and said he knew he had “some thinking to do.” This friend was the only German who had ever shared the Gospel with him directly. He had planted a seed and watered it when he invited his colleague to see him baptized.
It is surprising to many to hear that Hans never heard the Gospel until he was in college or that he attends church despite not believing and enjoys contemplating the ideas presented. I hope this imprints on you: in your own country, community or work place there are people who have not yet heard the good news. Maybe they are waiting for a single person to explain who Jesus declared himself to be. Maybe they are simply waiting for an invite. Don’t shy away from sharing. When we don’t tell people about Jesus we are in disobedience. The great commission is not a suggestion, it is a command. You don’t know who may be listening, who needs a little more explanation or who will receive the Good News. Risk a relationship-Invite them to be part of your life and your church.
Fall Conference with the Gaschos September 24-25
Dick & Vicki (gem), Rick & Christy (Pioneers) and Adam & Bethel (gem) Gaschos’ families will be visiting with us on Sunday and Monday. The families will be sharing some of their missionary experiences during Sunday School and also during the 11 a.m. service. Sunday evening, we will have a meal with them “Café” style in Westenberg Hall. Then again, on Monday evening enjoy Supper with the Gascho family and a game “Worth the Risk” presentation. This will be a eventful two days so mark you calendar and see how our Missionary Families are making an impact for Christ.
Bethany’s Mission Team Goal
… to equip and enable members and friends of Bethany to be personally involved in obeying the Great Commission
… to provide a support system for our missions families who are following the Lord in reaching out into the world.
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HAPPENINGS
Single Seniors Luncheon
Thursday, May 11@ 12 p.m. Single Seniors, 55 and over, are invited to meet for lunch at May Hong Chinese Restaurant,
36690 Garfield Rd, south of 16 Mile. Please sign up at the Welcome Center or see Marilyn Storrs.
PrimeTimers (ages 50+) Golf Outing - Wednesday, May 17
Sign up now to join the PrimeTimers for a fun filled day, which
begins at 11:30 a.m. with lunch at Shields Pizza at your expense.
At 1 p.m. we’ll head to CJ Barrymore’s for a rousing game of miniature golf, cost to
golf is $4.50. Be at the church by 11 a.m. to ride the bus.
Air Zoo - Tuesday, June 20 An all-day outing to the Air Zoo in Kalamazoo. Cost is $10 for admission to the museum. We will be
having lunch at the Air Zoo’s eatery, The Kitty Hawk. Prices for food items vary between $5 and $12. On
the way home we will stop in Jackson, at the Parlor for a light supper, an ice cream treat, your choice and
your dollar. Check the Welcome Center or our website for exact times and further information.
Annual Picnic - Wednesday, July 19 The Annual Potluck Picnic at Brian and Bonnie Wegner’s River Bend Marina. Details to follow.
Diamond Tours Myrtle Beach Show Trip, Sept 17-23 Attention all PrimeTimers a $75 deposit is due by May 17, with the balance due by July 10. Spots are
filling up, so get your deposit in to hold your spot. The total cost for the trip is $605 pp. See Sheryl
MacPhee at the Welcome Center for details.
Men’s Luncheon
May 3 @ 11:30 a.m. Men, come enjoy some food and fellowship as we gather together at Scrambler’s
Restaurant. Need more encouragement? You’ll even get a discount courtesy of
Scrambler’s, located on Masonic, east of Gratiot.
Men’s Softball Come and enjoy seeing the Bethany men play softball and experience all the
excitement with them. The season begins, May 5, with games at 8:30 p.m. &
9:40 p.m. at Steffens Park in Fraser. All games will be played at Steffens Park
on Friday nights through mid July. For those (18+up) interested in playing, see Dave Kuhnle. The
schedule is on the Bethany Webpage or pick one up at the Welcome Center.
GEMS Bowling Night May 17 @ 6:30 p.m.
This is a night for the GEMS girls to invite either their dad, uncle, grandfather or adult family friend to
join them for a night of bowling. To attended please get a permission slip and sign up with your leader.
Register for CAMP! Bethany will be taking young people in grades 3-9 to
Center Lake Bible Camp the week of August 13-18.
Registration is now open. Many of the young people have
earned scholarship money towards Summer Camp from Bethany (maximum amount of $150). These
scholarship dollars can be used for camp or Alive Music Festival; see you leader for more details.
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7 pm Celebrate Recovery
11 am PrimeTimers Outing
7 pm
Bible Study & Prayer, Wednesday Programs
12:30 pm Single Senior Lunch
7 pm Choir Practice
MONTHLY CALENDAR
7 pm Celebrate Recovery
Missions Team Meeting
Every Monday
9:30 am
Ladies Bible Study
1 pm
Quilting Time
6 pm Youth Committee
Meeting
7 pm Celebrate Recovery
7 pm Choir Practice
12 pm National Day of
Prayer
7pm Bible Study & Prayer, Wednesday Programs
9:30 am
Ladies Bible Study
1 pm
Quilting Time
11:30 am Men’s Luncheon
7 pm Bible Study & Prayer, Wednesday Programs
7 pm
Bible Study & Prayer, Wednesday Programs
7 pm Celebrate Recovery
9:45 am- Connection Classes 11 am-Worship Service Kidz Konnection
No Evening Service
7 pm Choir Practice
9:30am
Ladies Bible Study
1pm
Quilting Time
6pm Prayer for the Nation
7pm Deacons Meeting
9 am -Donut Sunday 9:45 am- Kids SC Classes
Concert of Prayer 11 am-Worship Service Baby Dedication Kidz Konnection
