Today’s Confirmands are:
Maren AndersonBenjamin Mead
Sponsor: Rebecca NeeSponsor: Jeff Fortune
Madison BeedeGeorge Mousmoules
Sponsor: Melissa KurtzSponsor: Steve Hoffman
Jessica BellMargaret Munson
Sponsor: Heather HoffmanSponsor: Diane Hallenbeck
Philip BennettZachary Murch
Sponsor: Steve HoffmanSponsor: Kevin Delisle
Christina BolBrianna Rainey
Sponsor: Lynne SpencerSponsor: Laura Starrett
Davon CharlesCaroline Rankins
Sponsor: Doug WheelerSponsor: Aynn Barlotta
Timothy EckertCatherine Ryan
Sponsor: Kyle WallaceSponsor: Laura Livie
Megan EldredGabriel Shupe
Sponsor: Dina DelisleSponsor: Ken Barlotta
Benjamin HamillMarielle Starrett
Sponsor: Andy KurtzSponsor: Anne Koellmer
Brian HoodCourtney Stuart
Sponsor: Bob BergquistSponsor: Mildred Peterson
Morgan KoellmerAndrew Taylor
Sponsor: Karen HagstromSponsor: Keith Wallin
Andy LehmannBrittney Whiting
Sponsor: Neil CorriveauSponsor: Laura Starrett
Mentors are:
Casey Anderson, Sean Duffy, Leanne Hallenbeck, Megan Livie,
Britney Peirson, Anthony Rainey and Mark Rutherford
CONFIRMATION SUNDAY
May22, 2016 9:00/10:30 AM
Prelude (9:00) Write Your Word Upon My Heart Lloyd Larson
Lighting of Candles Maddie Beede/Davon Charles
Welcome
Call to Worship Tim Eckert/Christina Bol
Reader: This is the day the Lord has made.
People: A day for praising God together.
Reader: A day for new beginnings.
People: A day for remembering promises.
Reader: We come to the family to be affirmed and to the table to be fed.
People: We come with you and stand beside you as members of one family.
Reader: Will you seek to relate to us not simply as children in the faith but as persons on the way?
People: With God’s help, we will!
Reader:This, indeed, is the day the Lord has made!
Songs of Praise How Great Thou Art
Glory to God Forever
Invocation Zack Murch/Marielle Starrett
The Lord’s Prayer George Mousmoules/Caroline Rankins
The Passing of the Peace
News of the Church
Scripture Readings
Old Testament: Proverbs 4:1-9 Andy Lehmann/Morgan Koellmer
New Testament: Acts 8:14-17 Ben Mead/Margaret Munson
Reader:This is the Word of the Lord.
People:Thanks be to God.
Sermon Steve Hoffman
Project Presentations
Song of Blessing Aaron’s Blessing
Rite of Confirmation
Introduction to Confirmation Pastor Joel Kruggel
Pastor:Do you believe in God?
All:I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth.
Pastor to Confirmands: Who is God? Brian Hood/Catherine Ryan
Pastor:Do you believe in Jesus Christ?
All:I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord: who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hades; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
Pastor to Confirmands: Who is Jesus Christ? Brittney Whiting/Megan Eldred
Pastor:Do you believe in the Holy Spirit?
All:I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
Pastor to Confirmands: Who is the Holy Spirit? Gabe Shupe/Philip Bennett
What is the source of the church’s life? Maren Anderson/Brianna Rainey
What is the purpose of the Church? Courtney Stuart/Andrew Taylor
Confession of Personal Faith
Confirmation Prayer and Presentation of Bibles
Song of Response
Be Thou My Vision
Offertory and Doxology
Benediction Ben Hamill/Jessica Bell
The flowers this morning are in honor of both the celebration of youth confirming their faith in God this Confirmation Sunday, as well as for God's union of Anthony and Gretchen Whiting celebrating 21 years of marriage.
Prayer Requests:
- Todd Seastedt, at home recovering after a fall.
- JT Shupe, following minor surgery.
- Dale Kuehne’s father, in hospice care in Minnesota.
- Joanne Utrera’s sister, Janet, for healing from infections.
- Tony Tirollo, recovering at home.
- Bob Sundeen, at Villa Crest.
- Dick Gray, at CMC Rehab Unit.
- Larry Ivory, Jr., being treated for cancer.
- Bud Heller, in rehab at Ridgewood.
- Gerry and Denise Gagnon's son-in-law, Chris, diagnosed with lymphoma.
- Currently serving with the Armed Forces: Kyle Walker, Jeremy Furusho, Matthew Moher, George Munson, Justin Green, and Shannon Krumlauf’s son, Jory Futch.
New to Bethany?
We have two weekly services:
9:00 am Traditional
10:30 am Contemporary
For Children:
Infants and Toddlers in our nursery downstairs
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 are dismissed to Fellowship Hall following the Children’s Message.
For Students:
Surge (middle school – 7th and 8th graders, Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 pm)
Highlight (high school – 9th through 12th graders, Sundays 6-8 pm)
Sunday mornings: High School Connection and Middle School Connection meets during the 9:00 am service in the Upper Room (NO Sunday School this morning)
For Adults:
At 10:30 am: New Testament Books of the Bible, Fellowship Hall. Questions, contact Sandra Metaxotos (889-0121)
Thank you to parents of 7th graders for putting together this morning’s reception and a special thank you to Elzabe Brown for coordinating.
Annual Business Meeting—Sunday, June 5, 12:00-1:00 pm
All members and friends of Bethany are encouraged to attend our congregational meeting to consider approval of the budget for fiscal year (FY) 2017. A light lunch will be available before the meeting. During the meeting, a special program is planned for all children, as well as nursery care for the little ones.
We will hold two informational meetings on Wednesday, June 1 and Thursday, June 2 from 7-8 pm in the Commons Room. A summary of the proposed budget will be available prior to these meetings. These meetings will be opportunities for us to discuss the budget in depth and detail.
Ridgewood Center Nursing Home Service, THIS AFTERNOON at 2 pm. A group from Bethany provides a worship service once a month featuring music and a message from God’s word. Interested? Call Ken MacLure at 471-6005 for more information.
Birthday Lunch, Wednesday, June 1 at Shorty’s
All women are invited to celebrate those with June birthdays at Shorty’s in Bedford at 11:30 am on June 1. Come whether it’s your birthday month or not! RSVP to Victoria ()
Membership Class, Saturday, June 4 from 8:30am to noon in Commons Room. Come and learn more about Bethany, the Evangelical Covenant Church, and how to become a member. Contact Joel () to RSVP. Anyone attending will get a free car wash at the CHIC Car Wash that morning!
The CHIC Car Wash is Saturday, June 4 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come get your car washed and help send our students to CHIC 2018!
CHIC is our triennial youth conference for Covenant students from all over North America and is a powerful week of discipleship, worship, and fellowship with 5000 teenagers!
Special Father’s Day Choir—Mothers, daughters (ages 12 and up) and women of Bethany, come join us for a special women’s choir anthem on Father’s Day. This is a short term, easy commitment! We will rehearse on Wednesday, June 8, 7:45 – 8:30 pm, and on Wednesday, June 15, 7-8:30 pm. These 2 rehearsals will be in preparation for singing on June 19 in the 9 am service. Looking forward to having you join us!
To participate: email Cindy Headley, . Please indicate whether you are a soprano or alto, or have a low enough voice to sing in the tenor range. Early sign-up is encouraged so we can make sure we have enough music on hand.
Our annual Baby Bottle Drive is underway, to raise support for CareNet. Pick up a bottle in the lobby today and return on Father’s Day filled with checks, cash and coins.
The Lamb's Workshop is now enrolling students for the 2016-17 school year and has openings in their morning 4 year old program. For more information please contact Donna Gamans at 472-2113.
VBS Registration closes on June 17! Registration forms can be found at the Information Desk.
Next Sunday at Bethany: We will welcome of panel of six veterans to share with us on how their time in the military impacted their faith. All of our speakers are from our Bethany family and span from World War II through Afghanistan. In addition, our former pianist/organist, George Lopez, returns to first service next Sunday with several selections including the "Battle Hymn of the Republic."
Mission Opportunity
Are you called to serve as a volunteer for a day to the New England Seafarers in Boston. Great way for your family or small group to serve this mission. We need volunteers for a few hours on the following days June 18, July 23, August 24, September 9, October 1, or October 21. Contact Joyce Walton at 540-0727 or sign up on the Mission Bulletin Board.
Save the Date!
Wednesday, June 1 – Budget Discussion Meeting, 7-8 pm, Commons Room
Thursday, June 2 – Budget Discussion Meeting, 7-8 pm, Commons Room
Saturday, June 4 – CHIC Car Wash, 9 am to 1 pm
Sunday, June 5 – Annual Business Meeting and Lunch
Monday, June 6 – Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Golf Tournament (info at Welcome Center)
Saturday, June 18 – Silent Auction Art Show
Monday, June 20 – New Life Home Golf Tournament
July 11-15 – VBS Cave Quest 2016!
Term Limits! Neil Corriveau (Treasurer) and Hall Crowder (Financial Secretary) have served faithfully for the past four years and their by-laws-mandated term limits will be up at the end of this year. Thanks Neil and Hall!
The Nominating Committee is looking for BCC members who might be feeling God's calling to serve in either of the positions for a two-year term. Please contact Paul Ferwerda () and the Nominating Committee (Cathy Schilling, Joel Kruggel, Lynne Spencer, Paul Ferwerda, Tara Erickson) will be happy to talk with you.
Financial Update
Monthly Giving for April 2016$ 96,552
Monthly Budget for April 2016$ 82,538
YTD Giving July 2015 - April 2016$787,424
YTD Budget July 2015 -April 2016$881,780