Ministry Staff (Church Phone Is 603-472-5545)
Bethany Covenant Church
One Covenant Way
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 472-5545
www.bethanycovenant.com
Ministry Staff (Church phone is 603-472-5545)
Senior Pastor – Joel Kruggel (/x7001)
Associate Pastor – JT Shupe (/x7002)
Director of Worship and Music – Dane Anderson (/x7004)
Director of Youth Ministry – Steve Hoffman (/x7003)
Director of Children’s Ministry – Kierstead Grondin (/x7005)
Interim Choir Director – Cindy Headley ()
Administrative Assistant – Bev Doherty (/x7000)
Sexton – David Fenton (/x7007)
Welcome to
Bethany Covenant Church
January 10, 2016
1st SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY
Traditional Service
January 10, 2016 9:00 AM
Prelude
Welcome
Call to Worship
Hymns of Praise
O Worship the King, All Glorious Above Hymn #23
How Majestic Is Your Name Hymn #313
Invocation and The Lord’s Prayer (debts)
Passing of the Peace
Announcements
Choral Anthem All to Jesus, I Surrender Michael Hurley
Scripture Readings
Old Testament: Psalm 29:1-4
New Testament: Luke 3:15-17,21-22
Sermon
“Facing Confusion: Baptism and Identity”
Responding to the Message
Renewal of Baptism
Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing Hymn #68
Missions Moment Congo Kids
Offertory and Doxology
Sending Hymn
O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing Hymn #299
Benediction
1st SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY
Contemporary Service
January 10, 2016 10:30 AM
Welcome
Songs of Praise Joyful, Joyful
How Great is Our God
Meet and Greet
Children’s Message
Announcements
Song of Preparation Holy Spirit
Scripture Readings
Old Testament: Psalm 29:1-4
New Testament: Luke 3:15-17,21-22
Message
“Facing Confusion: Baptism and Identity”
Responding to the Message
Renewal of Baptism
Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing
Missions Moment Congo Kids
Offering
Song of Sending All the People Said Amen
Benediction
Prayer teams will be available at the front of the Sanctuary following the Renewal of Baptism. Prayer teams are also available to pray with you after each service today, at the entrance to the Prayer Room.
The flowers this morning are given to the glory of God in loving memory of Marilyn Martin from Kevin, Deirdre and Melissa.
Bethany’s Ministry Teams
Children’s Ministry Kierstead Grondin
Congregational Care Beth Fitzgerald
Deacons Doug and Debbie Wheeler
Finance Neil Corriveau
Men’s Ministry Ken Barlotta
Missions Tom Murch
Properties Todd Wallace
Small Groups/Spiritual Formation JT Shupe
Student Ministries Steve Hoffman
Women’s Ministry Cathy Schilling
Worship Dane Anderson
Prayer Requests:
· The Barnes family, following the death of Nancy’s brother.
· Ken and Corki Barlotta, recovering from surgeries.
· Kate Hyde’s mother, Elsie, hospitalized with pneumonia.
· Kevin Martin, recovering at home following a hospitalization.
· The Duffy family, on the unexpected death of Kathy’s sister.
· Ellen Mailhot’s sister, Mary, in treatment for cancer.
· Currently serving with the Armed Forces: Kyle Walker, Jeremy Furusho, Matt Moher, George Munson, Justin Green, and Shannon Krumlauf’s son, Jory Futch.
· Pray for those impacted by the violence of some in our world, especially those persecuted for their faith and those touched by recent tragedies.
New to Bethany?
We have two weekly services:
Ø 9:00 am Traditional
Ø 10:30 am Contemporary
For Children:
Ø Infants and Toddlers in our nursery downstairs
Ø Kid’s Quest (preschool through 6th grade):
9:00—Children are in Fellowship Hall for the entire service to participate in Kid’s Quest.
10:30—Children begin in the service then dismissed to Fellowship Hall following the Children’s Message.
For Students:
Ø Surge (middle school – 7th and 8th graders, Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 pm)
Ø Highlight (high school – 9th through 12th graders), Sundays 6-8 pm)
Ø Sunday mornings: High School Connection and Middle School Connection meets during the 9:00 am service in the Upper Room
For Adults: (beginning today)
Ø At 9:00 am: Raising a Modern-Day Knight, Commons Room (for men)
Join us for this six week study on a father's role in guiding his son to authentic manhood. The cost will be $30 (book and training manual) or $32 (ebook and training manual).
Ø At 10:30 am: New Testament Books of the Bible, Commons Room
2016 giving envelopes are available in the church office.
The Gathering Resumes this Wednesday, January 13!
Dinner, 5:30-6:15 pm in Fellowship Hall. Suggested donation $5 adult, $3 children. On the menu: sirloin steak cooked to order; mushrooms, onions, and gravy on the side; and baked potatoes.
Parenting Group: “It Starts at Home” with video teacher Matt Chandler. In these six sessions, we will explore biblical and tangible ways that parents—couples, single parents, blended families and grandparents—can build a legacy of faith for their children. 6:15 pm in the Commons Room. For parents of children of all ages.
Kid’s Praise (children’s music programs), 6:15-7 as follows:
Age 3 through grade 1, purple room
Grades 2 through 6, Sanctuary
Surge (middle school youth group), 6:30-8:30 pm, Upper Room
Confirmation (8th graders), 6:30-8:30 pm, Upper Room
Men’s Bible Study on John 16, 7-8:30 pm, green room
Chancel Choir, 7-8:30 pm, choir loft
Childcare is available from 6:15-8:30 for those attending studies or rehearsals.
Birthday Lunch, Thursday, January 14. All women are invited to celebrate those with January birthdays at Shorty’s in Bedford at 11:30. Come whether it is your birthday month or not! We order off the menu and pay for our own lunches. RSVP to Victoria Kruggel ()
“Understanding and Answering ISLAM” simulcast conference sponsored by Ratio Christi, The Nathan Project and Bethany Covenant Church with Ravi Zacharias International Ministries, Friday, January 15 (7-9 pm) and Saturday, January 16 (9 am-3:30 pm) at Bethany. Cost $20 adults, $15 students (over 13), under 12 are free. Lunch is an additional $5. For more information, contact Rick Kardos (682-7800), or to help contact Ken Barlotta ().
Membership Class, Saturday, January 23 from 8:30-11:30 am in the Commons Room. Come and learn more about Bethany, the Evangelical Covenant Church, and how to become a member. Contact Bev () to RSVP.
January Thaw for Bethany Singles, Friday, January 29, 6 pm at Bethany. Potluck and game night! RSVP to Sharon Preston (472-5558).
Kitchen Clean Up—There are several cookie plates and trays left from Lucia. If you have not picked yours up yet, it will be in the upstairs kitchen until next Sunday, January 17. After that, it will be donated. Thank you!
Like Coffee and Fellowship on Sundays? Did you know our coffee is from Dunkin Donuts? It’s true! We are looking for a few people to join the Hospitality Team once or more a month to brew coffee, set-up the treats, coffee, hot water, etc. following the 10:30 service. Contact Tracy Wyman () to join this wonderful team or for questions you may have.
Women’s Ministries
Sweet Tuesdays begins on January 12, 9-11 am. All women are invited to attend! Childcare is provided.
The following studies will be offered:
· Elijah: Obedience in a Threatening World, a Fisherman Bible Study guide by Robbie Castleman. Facilitated by Leslie Ferwerda
· Life Principles for Worship from the Feasts of Israel. Facilitated by Joanne Gamache
· Nicole Johnson’s Fresh-Brewed Life. Facilitated by Dina Delisle
· Timothy Keller’s Gospel in Life. Facilitated by Aynn Barlotta and Nancy Barnes
· Spiritual disciplines that will bring health and healing to our souls. Facilitated by Diane Hallenbeck
A brochure with class details can be found at the Information Desk.
The Women's Monday Night Bible Study will begin a new study on January 25, 2016 at 6:30 in the Commons Room. We will be using Beth Moore's study: "James: Mercy Triumphs." Contact Kathy Sher, , if you would like to join us.
Financial Update
Monthly Giving for November 2015 $ 75,455
Monthly Budget for November 2015 $102,672
YTD Giving July 2015 - November 2015 $366,274
YTD Budget July 2015 - November 2015 $448,957