Bethany Covenant Church
One Covenant Way
Bedford, NH 03110
603.472.5545
bethanycovenant.com
Bethany Staff and Ministry Leader Contact Information:
Senior Pastor Care and Support
Joel Kruggel Melissa Kurtz, 908-720-6525
, 472-5545 x 7001
Associate Pastor Missions
JT Shupe Rebecca Nee
, 472-5545 x 7002 , 325-5207
Associate Pastor Women’s Ministry
Dane Anderson Dana Oelkers
, 472-5545 x 7004 , 429-1284
Youth Ministries Men’s Ministry
David Wall Ken Barlotta
, 472-5545 x 7003 , 472-5472
Director of Children’s Ministries Deacons
Kierstead Grondin Joan Green
, 472-5545 x 7005 , 232-0607
Administrative Assistant Small Groups
Bev Doherty JT Shupe
, 472-5545 x 7000 , 781-799-5820
Sexton Stewardship
David Fenton Keith Wallin
, 472-5545 x 7007 , 673-3147
Properties The Lamb’s Workshop
Todd Wallace Donna Gamans
, 303-0441 , 472-2113
Leadership Team
Ellen Mailhot, Chair
Welcome to
Bethany Covenant Church
May 7, 2017
4th SUNDAY OF EASTER
May 7, 2017 9:00 AM
Prelude Jesus Loves Me arr. David Paxton
Welcome
Call to Worship
Gathering Hymn
All Praise to God Who Reigns Above Hymn #296
Invocation and The Lord’s Prayer (debts)
Passing of the Peace
Children’s Message
News of the Church
Choral Anthem My Lord’s Prayer arr. J. Daniel Smith
Scripture Readings Rita Soderberg
Luke 24:28-35; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26
Preparing for the Word
Here I Am to Worship
Message Pastor Joel Kruggel
“What About Communion?”
Preparing for Communion
In the Breaking of Bread Hymn #571
Communion
Missions Moment Introduction of Dominican Republic Mission Team
Offering and Doxology Were You There?
Sending Hymn
Let the Words of the Lord Hymn #674
Benediction
Postlude Majesty arr. Eugene Thomas
4th SUNDAY OF EASTER
May 7, 2017 10:30 AM
Welcome
Songs of Praise Come, Now is the Time to Worship
You Are Good
Meet and Greet
Children’s Message
News of the Church
Missions Moment Introduction of Dominican Republic Mission Team
Preparing for the Word Nothing But the Blood
Scripture Readings
Luke 24:28-35; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26
Message Pastor Joel Kruggel
“What About Communion?”
Communion Broken Vessels
Offering Christ Be All Around Me
Song of Sending All the People Said Amen
Benediction
Prayer teams are available to pray with you during communion and following each service this morning at the entrance to the Prayer Room.
A Love Offering will be received at the rear of the Sanctuary following each service this morning to assist those in our congregation experiencing financial difficulties.
Dominican Republic Mission Team: Rebecca Nee, Ginger Munson, Joan Green, Paul Nee, Maryland Pointdujour, Alex Gay, Amelia Nee, Margaret Munson, Morgan Koellmer, Lindsay Murch, Zach Murch, Rebecca Murch, Elizabeth Mailhot, Tommy Mailhot, Joseph Nee
Silver Liners (60+/Retirees) - Please join us for fellowship this Tuesday, May 9, at 12 noon for lunch and song! Marilyn Valentine will be sharing "Spiritual Surprises" with us!! Just bring your bag lunch and dessert/beverages will be provided! Contact Cathy Thorgerson, 668-3919 or Ken MacLure, 471-6005 for more information!
Birthday Lunch—All women are invited to lunch at Shorty’s Wednesday, May 17 at 11:30 am. We will celebrate those with May birthdays, but come whether it’s your birthday or not! We order off the menu and each pay for our own lunches. RSVP to Victoria Kruggel ()
Welcome Waffle Night—New to Bethany? Come and meet others! Sunday, May 21, 6-7:30 pm at the Kruggels, 95 Gage Girls Road, Bedford. RSVP to Joel.
Town Gatherings: (Contact JT for more information and directions)
* Nashua – May 20, 7-9 pm, hosted by Tom and Heather Murch
* New Boston - May 28, 12:30-2 pm, hosted by Bob and Kristie McKenney
* Merrimack – May 31, 6:30-8 pm, hosted by Don and Beth Eckert
* Bedford - June 4, 12-2 pm, hosted by Paul and Janet Hitchcock
Men’s Ministry
Iron Sharpens Iron Men’s Conference: May 20 at First Assembly of God, Worcester, MA.
Join men from all over New England for an inspiring day. (ironsharpensiron.net)
The Lamb’s Workshop, a ministry of Bethany, has the Administrative Assistant/Financial Secretary position open, for a summer 2017 start date. For a detailed job description, contact Donna Gamans, Director, at 472-2113 or .
Mission Opportunities
CareNet Crisis Pregnancy Center in Manchester - Annual Baby Bottle Fund Drive - Pick up a baby bottle in Narthex next Sunday and collect your loose change - fund drive runs May 14 to June 18.
Pilgrim Pines Work and Worship Weekend - May 26-29
Enjoy family time at Pilgrim Pines, while using your talents and willing hands to help them prepare for another summer season. In exchange for your work, Pilgrim Pines will provide excellent meals, lodging, recreations, group activities and worship times. Details at their website (pilgrimpines.org)
Save the Date!
Sunday, June 11, 2017—Annual Congregational Business Meeting
VBS—July 10-14, 2017! Registration is now open!
Prayer Requests
· Paul Young, recovering after falling down a stairway.
· Ken Hamel, following a lung transplant.
· Lois Palmquist, now at home.
· Swede Nelson, undergoing chemo treatments for colon cancer.
· Jason Lyon’s mother, fighting cancer.
· Dick Gray, undergoing chemo treatments for brain cancer.
· Carolyn Wojcik Scerra, undergoing chemo for ovarian cancer.
· Currently serving with the Armed Forces: Brandon Marinkov, Nick Vratsenes, Kyle Stroub,
Kyle Walker, Jeremy Furusho, Matthew Moher, George Munson, and Justin Green.
New to Bethany?
We have two weekly services:
➢ 9:00 am (Hymns, Choir, Children’s Message)
➢ 10:30 am (Worship Band, Children’s Message)
For Children:
➢ Infants and Toddlers in our nursery downstairs
➢ Kid’s Quest (preschool through 6th grade):
At both services, children begin in the service then are dismissed to Fellowship Hall following the Children’s Message.
For Students:
➢ BCY: AM (Breakfast, Fellowship, Prayer) for 7-12 grades in Youth Room (Sundays, 9:00 am)
➢ Surge (middle school – 7th and 8th graders, Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 pm)
➢ Highlight (high school – 9th through 12th graders, Sundays 6-8 pm)
For Adults, in the Commons Room:
➢ 9:00 am, “Exploring Your Faith”
Join us as we explore: Who is Jesus? What’s the meaning of life? How do I pray? How does the Holy Spirit gift, guide and equip me? and other questions about faith and life.
Ø 10:30 am, Books of the Bible (Revelation) with Sandra Metaxotos
BCY: Parent Forum TODAY
What does parental guidance look like for your family? Does it matter what shows we binge watch and what movies we see in theaters? Should we only be listening to Christian music? Join us for lunch and conversation concerning how we interact with the world of entertainment. Upstairs in the Youth Room following second service.
Mother’s Day Family Photos
Next Sunday, May 14 following each service. Photographers will be available to take family pictures which will be emailed to you.
Deacon Gathering
Bill and Deb Granfield will be greeting those in their flock next week, May 14, between services in Pastor Joel’s office. If you are in their flock (Christiansen through Doherty), plan to stop by and say hello!