Life Together at Bethany Covenant Church
Our vision is to make a lasting impact upon the community around us with the Gospel
message of Jesus Christ! We seek to use God’s Word to guide our actions.
We therefore agree together to…
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Seek, as a body, to be in prayer and submission to the Holy Spirit.
I Thessalonians 5:16-19
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Build up and encourage each other. I Thessalonians 5:11
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Make positive investments in each other’s lives, allowing the peace of Christ to
guide our decisions and unite us in thankfulness. Colossians 3:15-16
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Seek to communicate clearly, completely and directly. Ephesians 4:15-16
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Offer our opinions with gentleness and humility. Colossians 3:12-14
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Accept others’ opinions with compassion, kindness, and patience.
Colossians 3:12-14
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Believe the best of each other and give each other the benefit of the doubt.
Philippians 4:8-9
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Seek to discover what is best for our church as a whole, not what may be best for
us or for a specific group in the church. Philippians 2:3-6
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Commit to being inconvenienced for the sake of the Gospel. Philippians 2:5-11
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Accept disagreement, conflict and evaluation as normal and natural.
Philippians 4:2-3
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Respect, love, and honor those in all leadership positions in the church.
I Thessalonians 5:12-13
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Walk hand-in-hand even though we may not always see eye-to-eye.
Colossians 3:14-15
5TH SUNDAY OF EASTER
5TH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Traditional Worship
Contemporary Worship
May 3, 2015
9:00 AM
May 3, 2015
Prelude
Welcome
Welcome
Songs of Praise
How Great Thou Art
Future/Past
Call to Worship
Hymns of Praise
O Worship the King, All Glorious Above
We Exalt Thee
Hymn #23
Hymn #13
Invocation and The Lord’s Prayer (debts)
Passing of the Peace
Choral Anthem
Follow Me arr. John Carter
Scripture Readings
Old Testament:
New Testament:
Sermon
Pastor Joel Kruggel
“Friendship: When It’s Tough!”
Message
Proverbs 16:21-24
Philippians 4:1-9
“Friendship: When It’s Tough!”
Pastor Joel Kruggel
Announcements
New England Seafarers Mission—Rev. Steve Cushing
Song of Sending
Rise and Sing
Hymn of Celebration
Amazing Grace
Benediction
Announcements
The flowers this morning are given to the glory of God in celebration of Carol Small's
birthday.
New England Seafarers Mission—Rev. Steve Cushing
Offertory and Doxology
Postlude
Old Testament:
New Testament:
Offertory
Communion
Benediction
Scripture Readings
Communion
How Deep the Father’s Love for Us
Proverbs 16:21-24
Philippians 4:1-9
Hymn of Sending
O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing
Meet and Greet
One Thing Remains
Chancel Choir
10:30 AM
Hymn #299
Prayer Teams are available:
(9:00) Kyle and Beth Hubbard; Lynne Spencer and Bob Bergquist
(10:30) Ellen Mailhot and Liz Hanlon; Tracy Wyman and Isabela Bennett; Jen Cookson
and Diane Hallenbeck
A Love Offering will be received after each service this morning to help those in our
congregation experiencing financial difficulties.
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 downstairs for the entire service to participate in Kid’s Quest.
10:30—Children begin in the service and then are dismissed downstairs following
the Meet and Greet time.
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)
For Students:
 Surge (middle school – 7th and 8th graders)
o Small group during the 9:00 service
o Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 pm
 Highlight (high school – 9th through 12th graders)
o Small groups for girls and guys during the 9:00 service
o Sundays from 6-8 pm
Spiritual Formation Classes
 Sundays at 9:00 am—The Marriage Class meets this morning, and May 17 and 31
at 9:00 in the Commons Room. All are welcome to come as we discuss how to
value our spouses. Questions, contact David and Sue Cassidy (232-3914).
 Sundays at 10:30 am—2 Timothy with Sandra Metaxotos and Dan Scharlach in
the Commons Room.
 Wednesdays at 7:00 pm, Acts with Earl Dunbar in Room #8 (blue room).
 Wednesdays at 7:00 pm, Men’s Bible Study in Room #9 (green room).
Save the Date!
Tuesday, May 19 – Silver Liners Lunch, Cathy Schilling will be the speaker
Sunday, June 7 – Congregational Budget Meeting
July 6-10 – VBS
Saturday, August 8 – Church Picnic and Family Fun Day at Pilgrim Pines
Saturday, August 15 – NH Fisher Cats “Faith and Family Night”
Men’s Ministry
“Raising Discerning Daughters Part II” is for fathers who want the best for their
daughters. We will meet for six weeks beginning this Wednesday Night, May 6th from
6:30 to 8:30. (Note: A father need not have taken Part I, all are welcome to attend).
Questions and/or to register, contact Pastor JT, Ken Barlotta or Larry Metaxotos.
Saturday, May 16—Men’s Breakfast, at 7:30 am, followed by Bethany’s Spring
Grounds Clean Up at 9:00 am. Pastor Joel will be the speaker. Topic: “Rewiring our
Minds.” Contact Ken Barlotta (kbarlotta@comcast.net) to help and/or attend the
breakfast.
2nd Annual Golf Tournament for Emmanuel Maria Foundation (EMF) on
Thursday, May 14, at Candia Woods with Shotgun Start/Scramble Format starting at
8:30 a.m. To participate in this major fundraiser to support EMF projects in Romania,
please pick up a sign-up form at the Welcome Center today! Contact Graham Woerner
(401-932-6357) for more information.
Spring Clean-Up, Saturday, May 16 beginning at 9 am. Bring your shovels, rakes,
and work gloves to help clean up the church grounds. Contact Todd Wallace with
questions (303-0441).
Introduction to Bethany Class, Saturday, May 16 from 9 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.
The CHIC Yard Sale is Saturday, May 30 from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. We will accept
items for donation on Friday, May 29, beginning at noon. You may also purchase a
booth for $25 to sell your items yourself. And, of course, you can come on out and
purchase items on the day of the sale! You can sign up for a booth in the Narthex after
each service this morning. If you have larger items, please contact the committee at
bethanyyardsale@yahoo.com for pick-up on Friday between 3 and 7.
National Day of Prayer: Thursday, May 7, at 7pm at Hope Tabernacle, 222 Cedar
Street, Manchester. Join with fellow believers for an evening of prayer for our city,
government, military, our churches, and families.
Mission Minute
New England Seafarers Mission – This morning we welcome Pastor Steve Cushing to
Bethany. To volunteer at the Mission, please see the 2015 volunteer schedule online at
www.neseafarers.org/volunteer. On May 15th the first Bethany Team will be serving. If
you can join this group, see the sign-up sheet on the Missions bulletin board in the
Narthex.
CareNet Pregnancy Center, Manchester, Saturday, May 9th, "Walk of Heroes."
For details on the Bethany Team, please contact Delynne McFarlane (810) 623-9772 or
delynnemac@comcast.net. You may make a donation to team members via the
following links:
https://secure.ministrysync.com/ministrysync/event/website/?m=2324850 (Delynne), or
http://www.fundeasy.com/m/2323044/ (Keith and Lisa Wallin)
Prayer for Missionaries:
 Pastor Monyroor Teng as he is in South Sudan.
 Anna Larson, who is in the Dominican Republic teaching young children. Anna will also
be available this morning after the second service.
 Please continue to remember all of our Covenant missionaries in prayer. Covenant
Prayer Calendars are available at the Information Desk.
Prayer Requests:
 Edna Ivory’s son, Larry Jr., diagnosed with esophagus and liver cancer.
 The Haines family, on the deaths of Barry’s mother and father.
 Lis Hood and her family, following the death of her mom, Bev Freeman.
 Debbie Wheeler’s cousin, Dean, diagnosed with reoccurring melanoma.
 Jan Gagne’s cousin, Michael Mooney, awaiting a lung transplant.
 George Rosado, at Northeastern Rehab in Nashua.
 Dana Oelkers’ dad, Dan, with multiple fractures after a fall from a ladder.
 JP Reinmuth, Bob Sundeen’s niece, undergoing chemotherapy.
 Jeanne Woodberry’s nephew’s daughter, Kate, to undergo chemo and radiation.
 Stacie Elliott’s sister, Carrie, undergoing chemotherapy treatments.
 Lisa Wallin’s sister, undergoing treatment for cancer.
 Currently deployed with the Armed Forces: Brad Holt and George Munson
 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.
 Pray for all those in Nepal affected by the devastating earthquake.
 Pray for peace in Baltimore.