Leadership Directory
Head of the Church: The Lord Jesus Christ
Ministers: Every member of the church
Pastor: Rick Negley 740-548-7407
Preschool Director: Pam Innes 740-965-4163
Administrative Assistant & Treasurer: Carrie Cline 740-965-6957
Custodian: Krista Evans 740-815-8525
Clerk of Session: David Beck 614-488-8969
Music Ministry Team Leader: Todd Reed 614-839-6748
Financial Secretary & Video Technician: Jim Innes 740-965-4163
ELDERS / PHONE / DEACONS / TRUSTEESDavid Beck / 614-488-8969 / Becky Alred / Tami Baus
Jason Cline / 614-595-2564 / Tama Haferman / John Haferman
Charles Glass / 740-548-7027 / Shelly Harmon / Jeff Harmon
Bill Hunt / 614-949-6573 / Mary Howell / Dave Howell
Fred Mau / 614-453-0928 / Wendy King / Jim Innes
Cloyce Miller / 614-846-1525 / Hope Negley / Dan Negley
Bob Schmidt / 614-579-3845 / Naomi Reineke / Kyle Reineke
Connie Schmidt
Life Groups available this Week (July 24 – July 30)
(Please call to make sure the group is meeting as scheduled)
Day / Description / Time / Location / Contact/Telephone / Child
Care
Sunday / Delaware Area Life Group / 6:00 PM / Home of the Evans / Cory Evans
740-272-3131 / X
Sunday / Lewis Center Life Group / 6:30 PM / Berlin Church / Karen Negley
614-586-3300 / X
Wednesday / Sunbury Life Group / 6:30 PM / Home of the Hendersons / Niki Henderson
614-580-9463 / X
Wednesday / Worthington Life Group / 7:30 PM / Home of the Millers / David Beck
614-488-8969
Thursday / Men’s Group / 8:00 AM / Scrambler Marie’s / Bill Low
740-833-6312
Attendance & Financial Summary
Worship Attendance / Worship Attendance / GeneralOffering
Last Sunday / 71 / Average per week in 2016 / 69 / Through 29 weeks in 2016 / $107,696.56
1 Year Ago / 74 / Average per week in 2015 / 74 / Through 29 weeks in 2015 / $118,699.00
Berlin Presbyterian Church
A member of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church (www.epc.org)
5175 South Old State Road
Lewis Center, OH 43035-9254
(740) 548-6856
www.DelightingInGod.net
Twitter: @2Delight_In_God www.Facebook.com/DelightingInGod
Our mission is to delight supremely in God through Jesus Christ
by the power of the Holy Spirit,
for the glory of God’s name and
for the good of neighbors and nations.
Berlin Church
Founded 1829 in Berlin Township
July 24, 2016 10:30 A.M.
Worshiping God through Song
Prayer
Welcome and Announcements Rick Negley
Worshiping God through Song
Scripture Reading: Romans 6:3-11 Cory Evans
Worshiping God through Praise & Prayer
Blessing of the Children
Worshiping God with Tithes and Offerings
Worshiping God through the Word Rick Negley
Scripture: John 11:16-38
Message: “We Are Not Hopeless because Jesus Is Not Helpless”
Worshiping God through Song
Blessing and Sending of God’s People / Prayer and Ministry
Sunday Morning Schedule
9:30 AM – Classes
Age/Grade Location
“Foundation” Adult Class Chapel
Multi-Generational Class Fellowship Hall
10:30 AM – Worship
Age/Grade Location
Children, Youth & Adults Sanctuary
WE ARE GLAD YOU’RE HERE! Please let us know how we may serve you. (See church and leadership contact information on the back page.)
ENTER HIS GATES WITH PRAISE: As you come into the sanctuary, you are encouraged to enter in an attitude of worship. Please help us all to focus on the Lord by joining in songs of praise and worship and waiting to connect with people in fellowship following worship.
CHILDREN ARE WELCOME in worship with their family. We believe that God has called us to strengthen families which are often separated and torn apart in society. One way for families to experience unity is by worshiping together. We want to help parents fulfill the responsibility God has given them for helping their children know and love Jesus (Ephesians 6:4). In addition, we offer opportunities that are specifically aimed at helping children and youth cherish Christ as Lord and trust and follow Jesus in daily life.
IF YOU NEED to take your child out of the Sanctuary, we offer a video monitor in the Fellowship Hall and in the Nursery for your convenience. We also have a team of loving volunteers who are willing to help care for little ones (age 3 and under) if needed.
Calendar of Meetings & Events This Week
Today, July 24
· Fellowship with refreshments Following worship
· VBS Training Meeting Following worship
· Delaware Life Group (ABC Bible Study) 6:00 PM
· Lewis Center Life Group (ABC Bible Study) 6:30 PM
Tuesday, July 26
· Session Meeting 6:00 PM
Wednesday, July 27
· Worthington Life Group 7:30 PM
Thursday, July 28
· Men’s Group (at Scrambler Marie’s) 8:00 AM
· Women’s Bible Study 10:00 AM
· Worship Team practice 7:00 PM
VBS TRAINING: All who are helping with VBS please plan to stay after worship TODAY for an important meeting. Practice for the skits will be held during part of the meeting. Lunch will be provided.
VBS SET-UP: Please mark your calendars for next Sunday, July 31, as we begin to transform the church building into Bible Boot Camp! If you plan to lead a Platoon or lead an activity, please plan to stay and decorate your classroom or area. We will also be decorating the sanctuary. There will be many projects to do for all ages so please plan to stay if you are able. Lunch will be provided.
INTERCESSORY PRAYER: As we prepare for Vacation Bible School, we recognize that we are absolutely dependent on God to make an impact in the lives of children and their families. If you are willing to intercede in prayer for those taking part in VBS, please note your willingness on the Response Form.
VBS MOVIE NIGHT: Plan now to join us on Saturday evening, August 6 for a movie night to conclude our week of VBS with a showing of War Room. Details about this event are still being finalized, but if you would like to attend or help with childcare, please use the Response Form to indicate your interest.
SESSION MEETING: The regular monthly elders’ meeting is scheduled for this Tuesday, July 26, beginning with dinner at 6:00 PM. Please remember the elders in prayer as they seek God’s will for the church and its mission.
MISSION UPDATE: As a church, we currently partner with 15 different missionaries and ministries on a monthly basis with a minimum of $2,450 sent out each month to support these various ministries and missions. 14% of the general offering is set aside for this purpose. Thank you for your faithful giving and partnership in the work of the gospel in this country and around the world. Your investment makes a difference for eternity!
TRAINING HEARTS & TEACHING MINDS: Question #69: What does the sixth commandment forbid? Answer: The sixth commandment forbids taking one’s own life or the lives of others unjustly or doing anything that leads to suicide or murder. (The Westminster Shorter Catechism)