Brethren Light Issue 220 February 2015

It may be hard to believe with all of the snow and bitterly

cold weather, but Easter is just around the corner-

Sunday April 5th to be exact. Through much prayer and

discussion, the Easter services will look a little different

than they have for the past few years. BCOB will be of-

fering three Easter services and each service will be host-

ed at the church. There will be services at 9:15 and 10:45

a.m. (The time for the sunrise service is still being deter-

mined.) We have had great results at our High School

Easter services over the years and this should not be a hindrance to how many guests we

choose to invite. We feel that we can better minister to and create an even better experience

for those who attend by hosting three services at our own place. Please begin praying consist-

ently for our services and asking God who he would have you invite. We would also like to

remind you that Easter takes a lot of extra volunteers, from serving in the children’s ministry

to welcoming guests and anything in between. If you are willing to give a few extra hours

please see Pastor Dan or a Ministry Team leader and let them know.

Easter Services

For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the

Lord’s death until he comes.” 1 Corinthians 11:26

As we begin to prepare for the celebration of Easter, we

would like to take a moment to remind you of our annual

Love Feast. This event is held the Thursday evening before

Easter (April 2nd) at 7 p.m. and is hosted by our Deacons

and Pastors. The purpose of this night is to give us an op-

portunity to settle our hearts and reflect on the intimate

moments that Jesus shared with His disciples the evening

before he was crucified on the cross. Jesus spent time in the upper room with His disciples,

sharing a meal, teaching and preparing them on how to continue in their relationship with

Him and others. The importance of being a part of this evening cannot be over stated. This is

a time to re-focus, re-commit, and re-fresh your relationship with God. We begin the evening

with a time of quiet, personal reflection in the sanctuary. Shortly after that, we proceed to the

fellowship hall where we share a small meal and casual conversation. During this time, we

also participate in a foot washing ceremony as a commitment to service and unity, just as Je-

sus did with His disciples. We conclude the night with communion as we remember the sac-

rifice that Jesus paid on the cross.

If you have more questions, feel free to ask anyone of our deacons or pastors for more infor-

mation, or find someone who attended last year and ask about their experience.

Love Feast

“Reaching people to be committed followers of Jesus Christ!”

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February 2015

The Impact student Ministry will be traveling to Blue Knob Pennsylvania from July 5th -11th

for their annual summer mission trip. All students from 6th-12th grade are highly encouraged

to go. As we do not know the full details of our project

until we arrive, teens can expect to do anything from

serving in a soup kitchen, to roofing, or building a

wheel chair ramp. If you are on the fence about going

or staying home, find a teen that went on last year’s

trip and let them share their experience with you.

The cost is $289 per teen. Last year, through fundrais-

ing and sponsorships we were able to provide funding for all teen and adult fees. Currently

we are collecting scrap metal to help in the fund raising process. If you have old appliances,

car batteries, or aluminum cans that we can collect, let Pastor Dan know to set up a pick up

or drop off time. We are also accepting full or partial sponsorships. If you would like to spon-

sor a teen please see Pastor Dan.

Mission Trip 2015

IMPACT Field Trip

On January 18th, 15 students and chaperones from our Impact Student Ministry enjoyed

snow tubing at Perfect North Slopes in Lawrenceburg Indiana. A lot of layers were worn

and a lot of fun was had by all! Thank you to those who participated in the event.

“Reaching people to be committed followers of Jesus Christ!”

This year’s annual Fish Fry will be held

Friday April 10th from 4:30 –7:00 p.m.

at Bradford High School. Enjoy all-you-

can-eat fish or tenderloin, baked beans,

coleslaw or applesauce, bread & butter,

and juice or coffee. Cost is $9.00 for

adults and $5.50 for ages 5-12. Pre-sale

tickets are available by contacting Den-

nis Baker.

All proceeds

raised will

be used to

p u r c h a s e

school sup-

plies for lo-

cal elementary children.

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Join us Saturday April 26th for BCOB’s annu-

al Auction. Dinner will be served from 4:30-

5:30 p.m.

and the bid-

ding starts

at 6:00 p.m.

We always

has a large

variety of

items do-

nated by members and area businesses, so

come and find the perfect item you never

knew you needed! If you have items you

would like to donate to the auction, please

contact Gary and Patty Mason at 448-6120.

All proceeds will be used to support various

missions within the church. Thank you in

advance for your donation!

Lenten Services The following is the 2015 Lenten Services Schedule. Each service will begin at 7:00 p.m. and

will be held at various churches within the community. Good Friday’s service will begin with

a Cross Walk through town-more information will be given at a later date.

February 18th Nazarene Church

February 25th United Methodist Church

March 4th Bradford Church of the Brethren (Pastor John Shelton)

March 11th United Methodist Church

March 18th Night of Prayer and Worship at Bradford Church of the Brethren

March 25th Harris Creek Church of the Brethren

April 3rd Good Friday - Service at the Baptist Church

Annual Auction Fish Fry

February Birthdays

Active Military March Anniversaries

“Reaching people to be committed followers of Jesus Christ!”

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Cancer Doug Burch

John ‘Bud’ Cruse Jr.

Johnny Cruse

Bruce Drieling

Kim Dunn

Joanne Foreman

John Hole

Lori Kenworthy

Kathy Ledford

Lyn Sharp

Wade Spencer

Larry Thompson

Pam Willoughby

Prayer Needs

Cory Canan Jane Farmer

Bob Fine Ruth Fine

Jackie Hart Tim Hedges

Buddy Jones Harold Hudelson Willard Kenworthy

Ellen Lacy Dick Lear

Jill Resides Max Stover

Bill Swabb Marcella Swabb Rudy Trissell

Wayne Wheeler Rosemary Wood

7th Ronnie and Carol Fourman

10th Cody and Kattie Lear

11th John and Linda Swick

18th Rickey and Holly DeMoss

27th Bill and Vickie Miller

28th C.J. and Janice Hocker

2nd Cassidy Iddings

6th Adrian Mead

7th Jeanette Marshall

8th Brett Craft

10th Sarah Beckstedt

11th Logan Harrison

Jeremy Laughman

13th Matthew Evans

Dan Scalf

14th John Marshall

15th Amy Harshbarger

17th Nikkea Swick

18th Bruce Drieling

19th Debbie Baker

20th Lou Ann Bill

22nd Betsey Barger

Debbie Barger

25th Luella Reck

26th Joyce Lacy

Scott Swabb

27th Eric Craft

June Everhart

29th Bernadine Miller

Kris Abney Brandon Archey

Sean Davis John Rostkowski

Jordan Voisard Nathan Voisard

March Birthdays 2nd Jessica Swabb

3rd Lauren Wackler

5th Andrea Littlejohn

Mary Slusher

7th Bob Long

8th Doug Wood

9th Ruth Fine

11th Dallas Weldy

12th Tyler Barnt

Colton Gambill

13th Josh Sargent

14th Mike Littlejohn

15th Mary Craft

Bill Miller

September Scalf

Lyn Trissell

16th Kristina Wackler

17th Deanna Harmon

20th Mary Alice Newbauer

Andrew Slusher

21st Phyllis Kenworthy

23rd Micah Peeples

24th Joseph Bowman

25th Casey Canan

Josh Kosier

26th Bill Barger

Larry Barger

Michele Mead

28th Nancy Dunn

30th Landon Monnin

Feb. Anniversaries

6th Tom and Robin Sipple

19th Ed and Pam Maxwell

First Impressions Hospitality Teams

First Service: Linda S., Nancy, Dave & Sally, Anthony & Bree

Second Service: Jim & Jane, Gary & Patty, Dave & Dee, Mike O. and Dave G.

February 2015

Sunday Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Cookies: Lucy H., Dee W. and Candi E. Bonus Room: Kendra Land Nursery: Candice S., Kendra L. and Ben H. PreK: Heidi S., Marcie S. and Mitchell H. Kid’s Church: Lucy H., Dee B. and Brett C. Refinery: Robin Sippel & Katlyn Kenworthy

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3 Leadership Board 7:00

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8 Cookies: Cathy Baker and Carolyn Iddings Bonus Room: Lucy and Lindsey Haines Nursery: Shawn and Holly Peeples & Shep S. PreK: Candice S., Heidi S. and Mary C. Kid’s Church: Becca S., Amy W. and Brett C.

9 Buildings & Grounds 7:00

10 Team Leaders 7:00

11 12 Blood Drive 1:30-8:00 BHS

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15 Cookies: Bree M., Tab D. and Janice S. Bonus Room: Candice S. and Rebecca S. Nursery: Angie & Deanna Carine & Linda C. PreK: Candice S., Heidi S. and Devin C. Kid’s Church: Casey and Kim Canan

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18 Ash Wednesday

19 Prayer Meeting 6:30 Deacons 7:00

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22 Cookies: Deb H., Michelle R. and Sally K. Bonus Room: Rebecca Scalf Nursery: Kathy and Aspen Weldy & Jane S. PreK: Candice S., Robin S. and McKenzie W. Kid’s Church: Becca, Cathy B. & Kelly E.

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1 Cookies: Kim C., Vicky S. and Tracy B. Bonus Room: Carol Reed and Mitchell H. Nursery: Kendra L., Brittany H. & Bethany L. PreK: Candice S., Marcie S. and Ben H. Kid’s Church: Becca and Dee Boehringer

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First Impressions Hospitality Teams

First Service: Linda S., Nancy D., Dave & Sally, Nancy P., Carol R. and Martha W.

Second Service: Jim & Jane, Gary & Patty, Dave & Dee, John & Jane

March 2015

Sunday Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Cookies: Kim C., Vicky S. and Tracy B. Bonus Room: Carol Reed and Mitchell H. Nursery: Kendra L., Brittany H. & Bethany L. PreK: Candice S., Marcie S. and Ben H. Kid’s Church: Becca and Dee Boehringer Refinery: Gary Mason and Kendra Land

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3 Leadership Board 7:00

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8 Cookies: Patty Mason’s Team Bonus Room: Lucy and Lindsey Haines Nursery: Shawn and Holly Peeples & Shep S. PreK: Candice S., Heidi S. and Mary C. Kid’s Church: Becca S., Amy W. and Brett C. Refinery: Robin Sippel & Doug & Pam Wood Daylight Savings Time Begins-Spring Forward!

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10 Team Leaders 7:00

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15 Cookies: Jane D. Pam W. and Teresa S. Bonus Room: Candice S. and Rebecca S. Nursery: Angie & Deanna Carine & Linda C. PreK: Candice S., Heidi S. and Devin C. Kid’s Church: Casey and Kim Canan Refinery: Angie Carine & Katlyn Kenworthy

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19 Prayer Meeting 6:30

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22 Cookies: Norma K., Linda F. and Candice S. Bonus Room: Rebecca Scalf Nursery: Kathy and Aspen Weldy & Jane S. PreK: Candice S., Robin S. and McKenzie W. Kid’s Church: Becca, Cathy B. & Kelly E. Refinery: Lucy Haines and Bonnie Smith

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29 Cookies: Hospitality Team Bonus Room: Carol Reed and Mitchell H. Nursery: Kendra L., Brittany H. & Bethany L. PreK: Candice S., Marcie S. and Ben H. Kid’s Church: Becca and Dee Boehringer Refinery: Kathy W., Wimmers and Crafts

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