February 15, 2015 bulletin and notices

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Bethany Covenant Church

One Covenant Way

Bedford, NH 03110 www.bethanycovenant.com

Ministry Staff (Church phone is 603-472-5545)

Senior Pastor – Joel Kruggel (joel@bethanycovenant.com/x7001)

Associate Pastor – JT Shupe (jt@bethanycovenant.com/x7002)

Director of Worship and Music – Dane Anderson (dane@bethanycovenant.com/x7004)

Director of Youth Ministry – Steve Hoffman (steve@bethanycovenant.com/x7003)

Director of Children’s Ministry – Kierstead Grondin (bcckidsquest@gmail.com/x7005)

Organist and Choir Director – Rob St. Cyr (rs82nh@yahoo.com)

Administrative Assistant – Bev Doherty (bev@bethanycovenant.com/x7000)

Sexton – David Fenton (sextonatbethany@gmail.com/x7007)

TRANSFIGURATION SUNDAY

February 15, 2015

Prelude

Welcome

Call to Worship

Hymns of Praise

Not unto Us, O Lord

Worthy of Worship

Invocation and The Lord’s Prayer (debts)

The Passing of the Peace

The Community at Prayer

Lord, Make Me An Instrument Of Thy Peace arr. Allen Pote

The Scripture Readings

New Testament: 1 Corinthians 14:26

Sermon

Old Testament: Psalm 103:1-5

“Worship: What Do I Bring?”

Hymn of Response

We Are God’s People (vv. 1,4)

Announcements

Romania Mission Team

Offertory and Doxology

Sending Hymn

Thine Is the Glory

Benediction

Postlude

9:00 AM

Hymn #34

Hymn #38

Chancel Choir

Pastor Joel Kruggel

Hymn #600

Hymn #243

TRANSFIGURATION SUNDAY

February 15, 2015 10:30 AM

Welcome

Songs of Praise

Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty

Beautiful One

Meet and Greet

Children’s Message

The Community at Prayer

Scripture Readings

Old Testament: Psalm 103:1-5

New Testament: 1 Corinthians 14:26

Great are You, Lord

Message Pastor Joel Kruggel

“Worship: What Do I Bring?”

Responding to the Message

Only True God

Announcements

Romania Mission Team

Offering

Song of Sending

This is Amazing Grace

Benediction

Today's flowers are given as a tribute to Victoria's birthday by Pastor Joel.

Sermon Notes

Prayer Requests:

 Heather Hoffman’s uncle, following brain surgery to remove a non-cancerous tumor.

 Tara Erickson, for healing following an appendectomy.

 Bill Granfield, prayers for successful rehab and full recovery.

 Stacie Elliott’s sister, Carrie, undergoing chemotherapy, that she tolerates treatment well and becomes cancer free.

 Gina Erickson, pray that the bones in her back will fuse.

 Lisa Wallin’s sister, for healing from cancer.

 Currently deployed with the Armed Forces: Brad Holt and George Munson

 Lis Hood’s mother, Bev Freeman, during immunotherapy treatments.

 Pray for our global sisters and brothers in Christ, for those being persecuted for their faith, particularly those in Sudan, Afghanistan, Syria, Iraq, Iran and Vietnam. Pray for strength, provision, healing and protection.

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 (infants to 6th grade):

9:00 begin downstairs

10:30 begin in the service and then are dismissed downstairs following the Children’s

Message

For Students:

➢ Surge (middle school) – Small group during the 9:00 service

➢ Highlight (high school) – Small groups for girls and guys during the 9:00 service

Spiritual Formation Classes

➢ Sundays at 9:00 am—“The Art of Marriage” in the Commons Room.

➢ Sundays at 10:30 am—1 Timothy with Sandra Metaxotos and Dan Scharlach in the

Commons Room.

➢ Wednesdays at 6:15 pm, “Raising Discerning Daughters” in Room #8 (blue room).

➢ Wednesdays at 7:00 pm, Acts with Earl Dunbar in Room #4 (light blue room).

➢ Wednesdays at 7:00 pm, Men’s Bible Study in Room #9 (green room).

Ash Wednesday Service

This Wednesday, February 18, 2015, 7-7:30 pm in the Sanctuary.

Daily Lenten Devotionals

We will once again be offering daily email Lenten devotionals. If you would like to receive them, please provide Bev (bev@bethanycovenant.com) with your email address.

Ridgewood Center Service, February 22 at 2:00 pm. We are a small group from

Bethany who provide a worship service once a month featuring music and a message from

God's Word for the residents of Ridgewood. If you would like to help out in this outreach ministry, please call Ken MacLure at 471-6005 for more info.

Introduction to Bethany Class—Saturday, March 7, 8:30 am to 12 noon in the

Commons Room.

Discussion will include Bethany's history, beliefs, vision, ministries, and structure. Join us if you are interested in membership, or if you just want more information about our church. RSVP to Joel or JT if you are planning to attend.

Mission News

Intervarsity Christian Fellowship Coffee House, this Tuesday February 17 at 7:00pm,

64 North Amherst Road, Bedford. Join a group of encouraged believers, who want to bring the

Gospel to our local college students. Learn more about Intervarsity and their commitment to ensuring that students at UNH and SNHU Manchester have the opportunity to hear the gospel, transform their lives and impact the world for Christ. Contact Chelsea Loy for more information (ch.loy@hotmail.com)

Pastor Monyroor’s Mission to Sudan – Please help support our very own Pastor Monyroor

Teng as he makes plans for a March mission trip with William Levi to Sudan. These “brothers in Christ” will travel to Refugee Camps and Churches throughout Sudan to preach the message of Reconciliation and becoming “one in Christ” to the Sudanese believers, with hopes to restore unity to God’s people then they can impact their country for Christ. Please support Pastor

Monyroor in his fundraising efforts to raise $5,500 to cover airfare, paperwork, and hotel expenses. Send your support to Bethany Covenant Church (with Pastor Monyroor Mission, in the memo line), 1 Covenant Way, Bedford, NH 03110.

Weekend Mission Trip to New York City will be Friday through Sunday, June 5-7. Join us as we partner with three new Covenant Churches in East Harlem and the South Bronx for a weekend of building friendships, Saturday projects, prayer walks, and worship together. Trip

Cost: $150/person in double room, $100/person in quad room. See Pastor Joel or email him at joel@bethanycovenant.com to register or for more information.

Sweet Tuesdays Women’s Bible Study, 9-11 am. All women are invited! The following courses are offered. Details are available at the Welcome Center.

 Battlefield of the Mind

 Fresh-Brewed Life

 Getting to Know the Holy Spirit

 Mom to Mom

 The Parables of Jesus

Longing for Belonging Women's Retreat ~ March 27-28, 2015 at Joseph House

Retreat Center. Come join us to explore the love God has for us, how God's love defines us and shapes our lives. To register, call Vivian White at 627-9493. Retreat led by Diane

Hallenbeck. For more information, see the women's bulletin board for a flyer or call Diane at 471-0241.

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Save the Date

2 nd Annual Chili and Chocolate Cook-Off!—Sunday, March 15, 12–2 pm

Bring one or more items to be judged or just come hungry and enjoy the tasty food! This is a fun family event that also raises support for the New Life Home, our Ministry partner in

Manchester that supports single women and their children.

Men’s Breakfast—Saturday, March 21, 7:30 to 9:00 am.

Communion Training for grades 2 and up, Wednesday, April 1, 7-7:30 pm

Easter Worship—Sunday, April 5

9:00 am – Traditional Easter Worship (including Hallelujah Chorus)

 Nursery care will be available to age 3.

 An Easter program for children up to 6 th grade will take place downstairs during the service.

10:30 am – Contemporary Easter Worship

 Nursery care will be available to age 3.

 This family-friendly service will include a children’s message, and children will stay with their parents during the service.

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