Bethany Covenant Church
One Covenant Way
Bedford, NH 03110
603.472.5545
bethanycovenant.com
Bethany Staff and Ministry Leader Contact Information:
Senior Pastor Care & Support
Joel Kruggel Beth Fitzgerald
, 472-5545 x 7001 ,488-5127
Associate Pastor Missions
JT Shupe Rebecca Nee
, 472-5545 x 7002 , 325-5207
Associate Pastor Women’s Ministry
Dane Anderson Dana Oelkers
, 472-5545 x 7004 , 429-1284
Youth Ministries Men’s Ministry
David Wall Ken Barlotta
, 472-5545 x 7003 , 472-5472
Director of Children’s Ministries Deacons
Kierstead Grondin Joan Green
, 472-5545 x 7005 , 232-0607
Administrative Assistant Small Groups
Bev Doherty JT Shupe
, 472-5545 x 7000 ,781-799-5820
Sexton Stewardship
David Fenton Keith Wallin
, 472-5545 x 7007 , 673-3147
Properties The Lamb’s Workshop
Todd Wallace Donna Gamans
, 303-0441 , 472-2113
Leadership Team
Ellen Mailhot, Chair
Welcome to
Bethany Covenant Church
March 5, 2017
FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT
March 5, 2017 9:00 AM
Prelude O How I Love Jesus American Melody
Welcome
Call to Worship
Hymn of Praise
Praise Him! Praise Him! Hymn #319
Invocation and The Lord’s Prayer (debts)
Passing of the Peace
Children’s Message
News of the Church
Choral Anthem Remember Me Dan McGowan
Song of Preparation We Fall Down
Scripture Readings
Old Testament: 2 Samuel 22:29
New Testament: John 1:1-9, 8:12
Message Pastor JT Shupe
“I Am the Light of the World”
Communion
Missions Moment
Offering and Doxology A Mighty Fortress Is Our God Douglas Wagner
Covenant Ringers
Sending Hymn
Beneath the Cross of Jesus Hymn #224
Benediction
Postlude
FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT
March 5, 2017 10:30 AM
Welcome
Songs of Praise Famous One
Cannons
Meet and Greet
Children’s Message
News of the Church
Missions Moment
Song of Preparation King of My Heart
Scripture Readings
Old Testament: 2 Samuel 22:29
New Testament: John 1:1-9, 8:12
Message Pastor JT Shupe
“I Am the Light of the World”
Communion O Come to the Altar
Offering
Song of Sending Same Power
Benediction
Prayer teams are available to pray with you during communion and following each service this morning at the entrance to the Prayer Room.
A Love Offering will be received after each service this morning, at the back of the Sanctuary, to help those in our congregation experiencing financial difficulties.
On review of the Board of Deacons, the Leadership Team will recommend the following individuals for membership at Bethany Covenant Church. Please address any comments you may have in writing to the Leadership Team. We look forward to welcoming them into membership on March 19.
Kurri Cabana, Tony Cabana, Beverly Volner
Save the Date!
Chili & Chocolate Cook Off, March 12
Men’s Breakfast, Saturday, March 18, 7:30-9 am. Doug Wheeler will be the speaker, “Human Trafficking - what difference can one man make?”
Women’s Retreat, March 25, 9 am to 12 noon
VBS—July 10-14, 2017!
The Lamb’s Workshop has openings in the Kindergarten class for the 2017-18 school year. Contact Donna Gamans for more information ()
Small Groups—To connect with God and others, contact JT to join a Small Group.
Prayer Requests:
· Nyanawan Ajak and her family, following the death of her brother in Khartoum.
· Lois Palmquist, back in the hospital with complications.
· Robin Erickson, daughter of Daryl and Gina Erickson, following a stroke.
· Cathy Thorgerson, following knee replacement surgery.
· Deb Corriveau’s nephew, Mitch, fighting a rare cancer.
· Larry Metaxotos’ mother, Colly, following lung cancer surgery.
· Swede Nelson, undergoing chemo treatments for colon cancer.
· Jason Lyon’s mother, fighting cancer.
· Dick Gray, undergoing chemo treatments for brain cancer.
· Carolyn Wojcik Scerra, undergoing chemo for ovarian cancer.
· Currently serving with the Armed Forces: Nick Vratsenes, Kyle Stroub, Kyle Walker, Jeremy Furusho, Matthew Moher, George Munson, and Justin Green.
New to Bethany?
We have two weekly services:
➢ 9:00 am (Hymns, Praise Songs, Choir, Children’s Message)
➢ 10:30 am (Worship Band, Children’s Message)
For Children:
➢ Infants and Toddlers in our nursery downstairs
➢ Kid’s Quest (preschool through 6th grade):
At both services, children begin in the service then are dismissed to Fellowship Hall following the Children’s Message.
For Students:
➢ BCY: AM (Breakfast, Fellowship, Prayer) for 7-12 grades in Youth Room (Sundays, 9:00 am)
➢ Surge (middle school – 7th and 8th graders, Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 pm)
➢ Highlight (high school – 9th through 12th graders, Sundays 6-8 pm)
For Adults, in the Commons Room:
➢ 9:00 am, Spiritual Growth: Head, Heart, Hands with JT.
➢ 10:30 am, Books of the Bible (Revelation) with Sandra Metaxotos
Church Directory Update—There are DRAFT copies of church directories in each pew this morning. Please check your contact information, and make any changes. Please put a large check mark through your name when you’ve reviewed it (whether there are changes or not). If you are not listed and would like to be, simply write your contact information on the back page. Thank you!!
Daylight Savings Time Begins Next Sunday, March 12. Remember to “spring ahead” 1 hour!
4th Annual Chili & Chocolate Cook-Off
Next Sunday, March 12, 2017
From 11:45-1:30 (after second service) in Fellowship Hall.
Sign up in the foyer to enter your best chili and/or chocolate dessert, or contact or .
Donations benefit New Life Home.
Scout Sunday is next Sunday, March 12. If your son or daughter wants to be part of Scout Sunday, contact Pastor JT.
New Small Group beginning in New Boston with Bob and Kristie McKenney on Monday, March 13th from 6:30 - 8:00 pm. Contact Bob for more information (, 715-0566).
Silver Liners (65+/Retirees)—Please join us for fellowship at our Annual St. Patty's Waffle Brunch served up by Pastor Joel! We will meet on Tuesday, March 14, at 11:30 am in the Commons Room. Questions? Please contact Ken MacLure at 471-6005!
FINISHING WELL WORKSHOP - Sunday March 19, 12:00 pm
Covenant Trust Company wants to help the friends and members of Bethany Covenant deal with issues as retirement approaches or as it arrives. With our 'Finishing Well' workshop, we look at ways to help people develop effective and efficient long term financial plans. We will be presenting 'Finishing Well' on Sunday, March 19th after the second service. A light lunch will be served.
Women's Ministry
Sowing Seeds of Refreshment!
Saturday, March 25, 9 am to 12 pm
* Soothing Sounds with Julie Lavender
* Praise and Worship with our own Sweet Tuesday Worship Band
* Devotional Speaker and Teacher Sandra Metaxotos
* Drama from Joanne Gamache
A light lunch will be provided.
Questions? Contact Marilyn Valentine () or Dana Oelkers ()
BLESS begins March 26th
We will come Sunday, March 26th to pray for people we know to receive Jesus’ love and light in their lives.
We will begin a 5-week Spiritual Formation Class to understand the acronym for BLESS:
Begin with prayer, Listen with care, Eat together, Serve in love, and Share your story.
Join us at 9:00 am on March 26th in the Commons Room.
Easter Choir—Calling all singers! Do you enjoy singing? Do you enjoy fellowship with other believers (who also sing)? Come try out choir! Join the Chancel Choir for the next few weeks and sing with us for Holy Week: Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, and Easter! (Choose just one date or sing with us for all three!) Rehearsals are in the Sanctuary every Wednesday evening at 7pm. Too busy to sing with us all year? That's okay! We'd love to have you sing with us for a season! For more information contact Cindy Headley () or Harmony Fowler (). Hope to see and sing with you soon!!!
LENT – "The Seven I AMs of Jesus"
Lent begins today for Bethany. The Seven I AMs of Jesus is our focus. Daily devotionals are available on the Bethany website.
Ash Wednesday Service—March 8, 6:30-6:55 pm (one week later due to winter break)
Maundy Thursday Service—April 13, 7 pm
Good Friday Service—April 14, 7 pm
Easter Sunday—April 16. Services at 9 and 10:30.
Missions
Nathan Project Benefit & Celebration - Friday, March 10, 6:30-9pm at Trinity Baptist in Nashua. Support this crucial ministry and join us for a wonderful evening of food, fun and great conversation. Keynote Speaker, Nate Parks, CEO of Camp Berea, speaker, preacher and consultant for youth ministries. Register at www.NathanProject.net/benefit.
If you would like to volunteer your gifts of service towards this event, please contact Rebecca Nee at or 603-325-5207
Intervarsity UNH and SNHU, Manchester – Bethany-supported Intervarsity is heading to Louisiana March 10-19 on a Mission trip to help with construction on homes damaged by severe flooding. The team is in need of some tools. Do you have any of the following that you would be willing to loan or donate?
Drill/Screw Guns Electrical Cords Tape Measures
Sheet Rock Knives Sheet Rock Squares Sheet Rock Saws
Sheet Rock Sand Blocks Hammers Mudding Tools
These tools will be well used, therefore there is a chance of damage or loss of the item, however proper precaution will be used to get all tools back to Bethany by March 20. If you would like your tool returned, please affix your name on a duct tape label to your device. Place all tools in the tub provided in the Narthex.
Kids Café Birthday Parties - The Bethany Covenant Birthday Party Team is moving. Could you serve Christ and the children at Kid's Café in Manchester by throwing a birthday party once a month at their facility? It's a lot of fun, a great way to serve Christ and encourage children. This is a great family project! Contact Rebecca Nee for details at or 603-325-5207
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For up to date information on all Bethany-funded ministries/missionaries, events and opportunities, please go to Bethany's website (www.bethanycovenant.com) and click on “Missions.”