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 (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)
October 18, 2015

ST
October 18, 2015 9:00 AM
Prelude
Welcome
Call to Worship
Hymns of Praise
Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise
We Exalt Thee
Invocation and The Lord’s Prayer (debts)
Passing of the Peace
Announcements
The Year in Review
Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing
Hymn of Response
God Bless Your Church with Strength!
Offertory and Doxology
Hymn #10
Hymn #13
Kierstead Grondin
Youth Band
Scripture Readings
Old Testament: Genesis 12:1-3
New Testament: Acts 1:8
Sermon
“Blessed Through You:
Steve Hoffman
Impacting Children and Youth at Bethany and Beyond”
Hymn #580
Father Abraham/Our God
Kid’s Choirs
Sending Hymn
O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing
Benediction
Postlude
Hymn #299
(If you wish to leave before the Postlude, please do so quietly)
ST
October 18, 2015 10:30 AM
Welcome
Songs of Praise
At Your Name
Unchanging
Meet and Greet
Kid’s Choirs
The Year in Review
Children’s Message
Announcements
Father Abraham/Our God
Kierstead Grondin
Community at Prayer
Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing
Scripture Readings
Old Testament: Genesis 12:1-3
New Testament: Acts 1:8
Message
“Blessed Through You:
Steve Hoffman
Impacting Children and Youth at Bethany and Beyond”
Song of Response
10,000 Reasons
Offering
Song of Sending
Unchanging
Benediction
Prayer Teams will be at the Prayer Room following each service: (9:00) Victoria Kruggel and Janet Mousmoules; (10:30) Joan Green and Tracy Wyman.
The flowers this morning are given to the glory of God by Cathy Thorgerson to honor
Peter on his 67th birthday.

Prayer Requests:
 The Clark family, following the death of Susan’s mother, Thelma Jones.
 Madelon Anderson, following surgery to replace her defibrillator implant.
 Bill and Betty Trueheart’s brother-in-law, Joe Galanie, following surgery.
 Brendan Duffy’s brother, Dick, praise that a bone marrow donor has been found.
 Dr. Cindy Hoover, Covenant missionary in Oaxaca, Mexico, following surgery.
 Carolyn Larson’s father, in hospice care.
 Deb Corriveau’s nephew, praise for positive response to chemotherapy treatments.
 Currently serving with the Armed Forces: Brad Holt, Jeremy Furusho, Matt Moher,
Justin Green, Brian Wheeler, and Shannon Krumlauf’s son, Jory Futch.
 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—Children are in Fellowship Hall for the entire service to participate in Kid’s
Quest.
10:30—Children begin in the service and then are dismissed to Fellowship Hall after the Children’s Message.
For Students:
 Surge (middle school – 7
 At 10:30 am:
 th
 Highlight (high school – 9 th
and 8 th graders, most Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 pm)
through 12 th graders), most Sundays 6-8 pm)
 Sunday mornings: High School Connection and Middle School Connection meets during the 9:00 am service in the Upper Room.
For Adults:
 At 9:00 am:
 Marriage Oneness
Hebrews
, facilitated by David and Sue Cassidy, Commons Room A
with Sandra Metaxotos and Sue Gobel, Commons Room
ANNUAL MEETING—November 8, 2015
Members: Please plan to attend our Annual Meeting on Sunday, November 8th at
11:40, immediately following second service. We will review and celebrate God's work through Bethany Covenant this past year, as well as hold elections for positions recommended by the Nominating Committee. Childcare will be provided.
Deacon Gatherings
Deb and Doug Wheeler invite everyone in their flock to join them in Pastor Joel's office for snacks between services this morning.
Janet Mousmoules invites everyone in her flock to join her in Pastor Joel's office for snacks between services next Sunday, October 25.

The Leadership Team is pleased to announce the results of our October 4 Congregational
Meeting on the proposed addition. We had 151 members vote: 139 in favor; 12 opposed.
The motion passed at 90.8% Praise God for this strong affirmation of support for this exciting next phase for our church family! We look forward to sharing details on next steps on the Impact: Bethany and Beyond Campaign.
Please come to one of these Impact Information Meetings to participate in this exciting process! Each meeting will be held in Fellowship Hall, from 7-8 pm.
Tuesday, October 20
Wednesday, October 21 (8:30-9 pm)
Tuesday, October 27
Tuesday, November 3
Meetings will also be held next Sunday morning, October 25, during each worship service
(9:00 and 10:30 am) in the Commons Room.
Building Team can be reached at buildingteam@bethanycovenant.com for questions and suggestions.
Welcome and Waffle Night, Sunday, October 25, 6-7:30 pm at Kruggels. New to
Bethany? Come and meet others! RSVP to Joel (joel@bethanycovenant.com).
Women’s Birthday Lunch, TOMORROW, October 19, 11:30 am at Shorty’s
Celebrate with women who have their birthdays in October; come if it’s your birthday or not! RSVP to Victoria (kruggel@gmail.com).
Men’s Ministry
Men’s Breakfast, Saturday, October 24, 7:30-9 am. Sports in America – A Mission Field for Everyone.
As men, are we missing the Great Commission right in our own back yards?
Come hear about the reality of the local mission field and how each of us can be a part of making a difference in our community. Jason Allen, NH State Director, Fellowship of Christian
Athletes will be the speaker.
Stephen Ministry Training
Stephen Ministers are people called by God to care for people. If you are interested in becoming a Stephen Minister, we are accepting applications now for a future training class. To become a Stephen Minister, 50 hours of training are required to understand how to walk with people who are in need of Christ-centered care. Contact Pastor JT for an application.
Stephen Ministers are the “After People.” They are ready to come alongside you - or your friends, neighbors, coworkers, or relatives - and provide comfort and support for as long after as needed.
Dinner, 5:30-6:15 pm in Fellowship Hall, suggested donation $5 adult, $3 children
Real-Life Discipleship Group, 6:15-7:15 pm, with Pastor Joel and Team, Joel’s office
Kids’ Praise (children’s music programs), 6:15-7 pm, for ages 3-grade 6
Parenting Groups, in the Commons Room
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Commons Room A
*
Revolutionary Parenting,
Real-Life Parenting
Room B
6:15-7:15 pm, for parents of young children under age 11,
, 6:30-8:30 pm, for parents of middle school age children, Commons
Surge (middle school youth group) 6:30-8:30 pm, Upper Room
Confirmation (8 th graders), 6:30-8:30 pm, Upper Room
Men’s Bible Study, 7-8:30 pm, green room, studying
Chancel Choir, 7-8:30 pm, choir loft
John 14
Childcare is available from 6:15-8:30 for those attending studies or rehearsals.
Missions
Christian Aftercare Ministries, a prison outreach ministry, is requesting gently used
(or new) men's winter jackets for recently released ex-offenders. Jacket donations can be dropped off in the box next to the Welcome Center in the Narthex anytime between
October 18 and November 15. Please contact Neil or Deb Corriveau with any questions.
(497-8479 or debcorriveau@myfairpoint.net)
EMF Romania Mission—You are invited to our 1st Annual Fundraiser Dinner to be held at Bethany on Saturday, November 7, 6:00 pm. Enjoy a delicious dinner and hear updates from various speakers about this on-going ministry in the Arad region that assists children, families, and the elderly. Please contact Cathy Thorgerson (668-3919) for reservations to this limited seating event! Deadline - Sunday, October 25.
Help to make a real difference in a child’s life in Haiti by joining us on November
7 th for our annual Run for One 5K event. This is a run/walk and family affair with fun activities, games, prizes, music, and free food. Each participant is paired up with a student in Haiti. The event will take place at Mine Falls Park at Stello's Stadium in Nashua kicking off at 9am (registration opens at 8am). For more information contact Cathy Boutin at 603-860-7299 or visit www.runfor1.org.
Save the Date!
October 23-25 – Serve our Community Weekend
October 24 – Men’s Breakfast, 7:30-9 am.
November 7 – EMF Romania Mission Fundraiser Dinner, 6 pm.