W E L C O M E We are happy you could join us today! A community caring for all God s people, being transformed by Christ's love, serving others as a witness of God s grace and peace. Bethesda Mennonite Church www.bethesdamc.org February 25, 2018 Parking Lot Results The vote, taken last Sunday, passed by 99% to move forward with the parking lot project. The project will include replacing the current parking lot with concrete, including curbs, sidewalks and adequate slope to move water away from the building. This also includes handicap accessible curb cutouts and ramps. The project will take place over two years, beginning May of 2018 and will cost approximately $86,000. Pastor Seth Ordination and Celebration Meal March 18 You are invited to Pastor Seth s Ordination Service Sunday, March 18, at 9:30 a.m. during the morning worship service, followed by a meal of celebration at 11:50 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. The catered meal will have options available for dietary needs. In order to give a count to the caterer, please RSVP by signing up on the east bulletin board or by calling the church office by Thursday, March 8, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. Please let the office know if you have special dietary needs at the time of sign up. *The Board of Deacons would welcome donations of prieshka (24 dozen needed) for this meal. Please sign up on the east bulletin board by March 8 if you are willing to donate. Bethesda Board/Committee Chairpersons It s time again for all boards and committees to reorganize. If your term as Chair is expiring, you are still responsible to see that your committee reorganizes. This information is needed by the Chairperson of your board or committee and the church office, immediately following your meeting. Information is still needed from: Music Committee, Weekday Christian Education Committee, Preschool Committee, Sunday Evening Committee, Board of Education, and Board of Service and Outreach.
THIS WEEK AT BETHESDA SUNDAY, February 25 8:45 a.m. Deacon Prayer Time 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:40 a.m. Sunday School / Catechism / Membership Class 12:00 p.m. Potluck 7:30 p.m. High School Bible Study at Jeff & Tami Peters home TUESDAY, February 27 8:30 a.m. Staff Meeting 9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. BWM Sewing and Project Day WEDNESDAY, February 28 9:30 a.m. Women s Bible Study (The Upper Room) 12:00 p.m. Bulletin Announcements Due 12:00 p.m. Lent Service in Sanctuary 7:00 p.m. Adult Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Midweek 7:00 p.m. CORNERSTONE 7:00 p.m. Powerhouse 8:00 p.m. Chancel Choir 9:00 p.m. Lent Service in Sanctuary SATURDAY SUNDAY, March 3-4 Nebraska Mennonite Women s Retreat, Aurora, Nebraska SATURDAY, March 3 7:00 a.m. Men s Bible Study at Perks Next SUNDAY, March 4, 2018 9:30 a.m. Worship / Message Pastor Seth Miller Offering Mennonite Church USA/Mission Network Organist Laura Steingard / Special Music Chancel Choir Lenten Prayers Series: Trumpets, Tears, and Ashes A Series on Habakkuk Everyone is invited to attend Lent services each Wednesday at 12:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
CHURCH FAMILY Please pray for those with health concerns, grief or family needs. Prayer Requests Caleb Friesen (son of Rick/Brittany Friesen) Bryan Bechtel Effie Kroeker Geraldine Peters Betty Braun Milford Doell Children s Hospital, Omaha Henderson Care Center Henderson Hospital Lincoln Surgical Center Church Membership Class The adult membership class will meet beginning this morning from 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. in the north transept of the sanctuary. Sympathy is extended to Kathy and Myron Siebert in the death of Kathy s mother, Bertha Gerber on February 17, 2018. Membership Termination The Bethesda Board of Deacons has approved the membership termination request of Matthew and Dellene Friesen. Urgent Need: A teacher is needed for the senior high Sunday school class, beginning immediately. If you can serve in this way, contact Daphne Hall at 402-562-0811 or daphneh@fes.org. Extra 2017 Mission Mosaic prayer directories, provided by Mennonite Mission Network, are available free to the congregation on the table outside the church office. Just as Paul depended on his friends for prayer in order for his ministry to be effective, the men, women and children featured in this Mosaic need our prayers so that their ministries also bear fruit.
ACROSS THE STREET & AROUND THE WORLD Nebraska MCC Sale March 23-24, 2018 The Nebraska MCC Sale Board is in urgent need of someone to fill the Publicity position for the upcoming 2018 sale. If you can help, please contact Brent Buller at 402-366-7730. Donations for the quilt auction should be entered online via www.nebraskamccsale.org before March 1. If you need assistance with registration or delivery of your quilt auction donations, please contact Wendy Janzen at 402-723-5440 or 402-366-2927. NEW THIS YEAR: ALL quilt donations need to be delivered to Bethesda by March 10. You may drop them off by the church office. We plan to organize and photograph all entries prior to the sale so photos can be put on the website. Bethesda is responsible for providing 150 boxes of colored pencils for MCC school kits. Colored pencils should be boxes of 12 only please and may be left in the basket outside the church office. MCC has added two ballpoint pens and a metal pencil sharpener to the school kits. Any donations of these items are also appreciated. Craft Auction: The website and Facebook page would like to post photos of items for the sale. Please register your craft auction items on the website, nebraskamccsale.org and include a photo. Fine Art: Fine art items are needed for the art booth. Please contact Carrie Bergen at 402-723-4327, 402-710-0488 or e-mail her at carrie@mainstaycomm.net. You can also register your fine art items using Carrie s e-mail address. Help is needed for the annual MCC Sale verenike meal on Saturday, March 24. Areas of need include helping with set-up, serving food, waiting tables, and cleaning up. Donations of zwieback and jelly are also needed. If you are able to help, please sign up on the east bulletin board or contact Evan and Kristen Friesen at 402-723-5826.
New verenike meal coordinators needed for 2019: The coordinator terms for Evan and Kristen Friesen and Curt and Nancy Friesen will be ending this year. Four individuals (or two couples) are needed to help coordinate various aspects of the verenike meal beginning next year (2019). Ideally, these individuals will job-shadow the existing coordinators during this year s sale and then transition into the coordinator roles next year. To express interest or request more information, contact Evan and Kristen Friesen at 402-723-5826 or Curt and Nancy Friesen 402-723-5339. My Coins Count: Everyone in encouraged to bring coins for My Coins Count for the MCC Sale! Children will bring coins forward during the offering each Sunday through March 18. Additional Sale Volunteers Needed: * Bid catchers * Soft serve ice cream booth * T- shirt booth (Friday evening) Contact Persons: Brad and Kara Janzen, 402-723-5683. Check out the website for more information: NebraskaMCCSale.org. Help spread the word! Share this page with others! The MCC school kit bags have been cut and may be picked up to sew. You may pick them up and return them to the box in the room across from the church office. There are also instructions if you need them. Questions may be referred to Adeline Huebert or Lindy Siebert. Thank you for helping! Swan Lake Christian Camp will be holding its annual meeting on March 3, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. A supper will be served followed by the business meeting. All are invited to attend. Please RSVP at 605-326-5690 or campoffice@myslcc.com. Swan Lake Christian Camp invites you to join us for a Crafters Weekend April 6-8, 2018. Bring whatever crafts you would like to work on for the weekend. Cost is $120. For more information or to reserve your spot, contact the camp at 605-326-5690 or campoffice@myslcc.com.
YOUTH For junior high and high school calendars visit the Bethesda Faith Formation page at www.bmcfaithformation.com. High School Bible Study will meet this evening at 7:30 p.m. at Jeff and Tami Peters home. All high school youth are invited to attend! CORNERSTONE (junior high) will meet next Wednesday, February 28 at 7:00 p.m. for a time of worship in the Powerhouse room. Powerhouse (high school) will meet at 7:00 p.m. for a love in action project. Financials FINANCIALS Worship Offering Sunday, February 18, 2018 Worship Attendance 261 Sunday School Attendance 113 Central Plains Mennonite Conference... $100.00 Swan Lake Christian Camp... $50.00 Bethel College... $3,389.05 Reach International Dr. Sam Evans... $40.00 Facility Renovation Fund and Parking Lot... $2,205.00 Bethesda General Operating Receipts... $4,790.00 Total Worship Offering... $10,574.05 Sunday School Offering... $177.75 Total Sunday Morning Offering... $10,751.80 John Larry Buller Memorial (Mennonite Central Committee)... $350.00
February 27, 2018 9:30 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Sewing & Project Day Devotions Engage By Lindy Siebert
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