BETHESDA NEWS “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 August 21, 2016

Backpack Program… Please remember the Backpack Program, for our local students, that provide children with nutritious and easy to prepare food items on weekends when school meals are not available. We are beginning to collect food items for the 2016-2017 school year. Donated items may be placed on the table outside the church office. The Backpack schedule will be up on the east bulletin board in the coming weeks. Sharing Table… Share the abundance of the good things from your garden, by bringing them to The Sharing Table, located outside the south Fellowship Hall doors. You are welcome to share or to enjoy the gifts of God's good earth. Potluck… All are invited to a potluck and hamburger fry at noon on Sunday, August 28, in the Fellowship Hall. Alan Janzen will be donating the meat and grilling. If you are able, please bring a side dish, salad or dessert. This will close out our time of worship in Fellowship Hall for the summer. Thank You! Board of Deacons Sunday school teachers, wouldn't it be nice to have just a little more training on how to facilitate a good Bible study? Central Plains Mennonite Conference is offering three different webinars this fall on interpreting and teaching the Bible. Plan to join us September 12, October 24 and November 21. Watch for more details.

College students, we want to stay in touch with you! Please fill out the College Address Update form (located on the last page of the Bethesda News) and drop it off in the church office or place in the offering bag.

Youth that traveled to Ashland, Montana will be reporting on their service trip on Sunday, August 28 at 7:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall.

WEEK AT A GLANCE

SUNDAY, August 21 8:45 a.m. Deacons Prayer Time 9:30 a.m. Worship

10:40 a.m. Sunday School 6:00 p.m. Fusion VOTA Concert

MONDAY, August 22

11:30 a.m. Swimnastics Luncheon at Perks 8:00 p.m. Church Council

TUESDAY, August 23

8:30 a.m. Staff Meeting

WEDNESDAY, August 24

12:00 p.m. Bulletin Announcements Due 7:00 p.m. Powerhouse Kickoff at Brad and Kara Janzen’s Home

Next SUNDAY, August 28

9:30 a.m. Worship in Fellowship Hall Pastor Jim Voth

Offering – Local Church Special Music – Men’s Quartet

Pianist – Marilyn Kroeker 12:00 p.m. Potluck/Hamburger Fry

7:00 p.m. Youth Service Trip Sharing

CHURCH FAMILY Please pray for those with health concerns, grief or family needs.

Hospitalized: Joe Eck Bryan LGH West, Lincoln, Nebraska

Prayer Request: Levi and Pat Regier

Birth: A daughter, Mackenzie Ann, was born August 9, 2016 to Katie (Friesen) and Bill Boyd. She is welcomed home by siblings Zach and Lizzy. Local grandparents are Orie and Lin Friesen. Blessings to the family.

Change of Address: Willis Friesen Henderson Care Center

1621 Front St, Room 3 Henderson, NE 68371-8902

School Kits continue to be the most asked for item from MCC. We will again be planning to pack 1,000 kits. All of the items have been ordered and have arrived. The cost of each kit is $2.30, so we will be needing $2,300.00 to cover the cost of supplies. You may share in this project by donating in the Sunday morning offering and marking your gift “MCC School Kits”. We will also be planning a work night so that everyone can get involved. If you have any questions, please ask Lindy Siebert or Adeline Huebert. From Mennonite Central Committee Central States: MCC Central States is hiring a Workroom Supervisor in North Newton, Kansas. The workroom supervisor oversees the processing of material aid donations and coordinates the collecting, assembling and distribution of relief kits, which requires the supervision of many volunteers. The position requires a person with energy, ideas, good organizational skills and people skills. To see a full job description and to apply go to, mcc.org/serve-cs-mrc, call 316-283-2720 or email heidihuber@mcc.org.

Welcome Andrew Wright as MCC Central States Director of Programs! Andrew will be responsible for the direction and oversight of all MCC Central States Programs. He will connect with constituent churches and groups, as well as like-minded organizations to provide information

about MCC. This is a new position for MCC Central States and we look forward to Andrew exploring ways to further develop relationships between program staff and partnerships within the Central States region to reflect the commitment to diverse constituent groups. He will work from the Minneapolis, Minnesota area.

You are invited to a luncheon for anyone who has attended swimnastics this summer, Monday, August 22, 11:30 a.m. at Perk’s. Order from the menu. Sign up at the pool or call Kathy Friesen at 402-723-4245 if you have questions. A Sunday afternoon of appreciation for the ministry of Reverend John and Mary Gaeddert will be held October 2, 2016, 3:00 p.m. at Bethel College Mennonite Church in North Newton, Kansas. There is still time to write letters to honor John and Mary. These letters can focus on memories, words of appreciation, or simply a big thank you! Letters can be e-mailed or mailed to Lauren Friesen at lfriesen@umich.edu or 5555 South Everett Avenue, E-6, Chicago, Illinois 60637.

YOUTH VOTA in Concert… Fusion brings you VOTA in concert this evening at 6:00 pm. Concert will be held at Ohrt’s Barn, 203 Road 7 in Henderson. Park on 18th Street and use the rock path to the barn. Bring a lawn chair. Invite your friends. Food will be provided. Junior High Parents Summer Blog We will be continuing the blog throughout the summer with devotions connected to the themes from the DEVOzine devotionals your youth will receive during Sunday school this summer. Here is an opportunity to help your children develop a habit of reading devotions and to engage in faith conversations. Parents are the #1 source of faith development and we want to make it a little easier for you to help shape them. Visit the blog each Monday for a new post! If you would like to receive text alerts about the new blog posts, contact Cindy Friesen in the church office at 402-723-4562 or email her at bethesda@mainstaycomm.net.

Powerhouse will have a kick-off event for the new school year on Wednesday, August 24 at 7:00 p.m. at Brad and Kara Janzen's home. We will roast marshmallows for s’mores, have outdoor games, and enjoy an evening of hanging out together. See you there!

Bethesda Preschool has a Facebook Page! Be sure to “like” us for

preschool updates and happenings at https://www.facebook.com/bethesdapreschoolers.

“The Mission of Bethesda Preschool

is to provide a Christian preschool education for young children within an atmosphere of love, acceptance, and guidance.

The Bethesda Preschool still has some spots available for the 2016/2017 school year! If you have a child between the ages of 3 and 5 or know someone who does, please consider the Bethesda Preschool! Class schedule is as follows:

3/4 year old class is Tuesday/Thursday from 8:30-11:30 a.m.

Pre-K class is Monday/Wednesday/Friday from 8:30-11:30 a.m. Please contact Kori Lewis, Preschool Director/Teacher, for more information at bethesdapreschoolers@gmail.com. Classes begin Wednesday, September 7th! Bethesda Preschool is also looking for any kid-loving, big-hearted adults who may have prior experience with young children for volunteers! Hours can be in the classroom helping with projects, preparing projects for future use, or assisting on field trips. Just let me know what you are interested in helping with and I will find the perfect spot for you! Thank you!

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1stTuesday Meeting

September 6, 2016 @ 7:00 p.m.

“A Quilt Story

Handed Down”

Bethesda Women’s Ministries feature for September 6, will be “A Quilt Story Handed Down” featuring quilts from five generations with a showing of more than a dozen quilts from Maxine Bergen. Shar Doell will recognize the contributions of hundreds of pieced comforter tops Maxine has made for missions around the world. Shar will interview Maxine about the treasures she has created to hand down to her family. Central Plains Mennonite Women’s Retreat Women of all ages and walks of life are invited to Women’s Retreat at Swan Lake Christian Camp in Viborg, South Dakota, September 17-18, 2016. The emphasis this year will be on retreating from our busy lives, and will feature a coffee house with your talent on Saturday evening! Throughout the weekend, Debra Worth, who works with refugees and immigrants in Sioux Falls, will share stories and insights from the women she encounters. Questions and registrations may be directed to Elizabeth Harder Schrock at eharderschrock@gmail.com or by phoning her at 507-427-2771. For more information, see the BWM bulletin board. Beth Moore and Living Proof Live will be broadcasting a special one-day event Saturday, September 17, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Third City Christian Church (4100 W 13th Street Grand Island, Nebraska) is pleased to announce they will be a host church for this simulcast and would like to invite the women of our congregation to join in the wonderful fellowship and learning that will take place! Tickets may be ordered online (www.thirdcitychristian.org/LPL) or directly at the church office. Ticket price will include snacks and lunch, as well as beverages and chocolate throughout the day. We hope that you will join us for a time of refreshment – allowing us to minister to you!

Individual Tickets: $20/each ($25 beginning August 15, 2016)

Group Ticket Purchases (10 or more): $15 each ($20 beginning August 15, 2016)

Doors open at 8:30 a.m. and seating is limited!

For more information, call us at 308-384-5038.

See east bulletin board for an event flyer.

FINANCIALS Worship Offering Sunday, August 14, 2016 Attendance - 225 Sunday School Attendance – 78 Swan Lake Christian Camp ............................................................... 500.00 Dayspring – Thailand ........................................................................ 200.00 Reach International – Sam & Sherri ................................................. 150.00 Benevolent Fund ................................................................................ 25.00 Technology Improvement Fund/Sound ........................................... 102.00 Backpack Project ................................................................................ 25.00 Bethesda General Operating Receipts ........................................... 8905.00 Worship Offering ...................................................................$9907.00 Sunday School Offering ............................................................. $86.80 Total Sunday Offering ............................................................$9993.80

The Technology Management Committee would like to keep you aware that funds are still needed to move forward with replacement of the sound system in the sanctuary. You may designate your gift for sound and we will begin the project when donations are in place. The goal for this project is $70,000 and we are about halfway there.

Sanctuary Unavailable July and August 2017 PLEASE NOTE: The sanctuary will be unavailable during July and August 2017 due to Board of Business projects. They will be painting the ceiling beams, rearranging pews to allow more space between benches, and replacing lights and carpet. Please keep this in mind as you plan weddings and other events.

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College Address Update…

College students, Bethesda

wants to stay in touch with

you when you head off to

college. Please fill out the

information below and

return to the church office or

place in the offering bag.

Thank you!

Name

College

(Year in College)

Address

City

State, Zip

Home Phone

Cell Phone

Email Address