greenland 7.17 - bethany...
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GREENLAND
7.17
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CURRENT SERMON SERIES:
ABOUT BETHANYOur Mission To be a Christian community where the love of God is transforming us from the Inside Out and our love for God is drawing the Outside In.
Our VisionBethany Church is a loving community, intentionally connecting with one another, so that we may be: • Comforted by the Grace of God • Changed by the Word of God • Challenged by the Mission of God
BETHANY IS ON THE AIRTV - Portsmouth ppmtv, Channel 98, Exeter, Brentwood and Stratham Public TV Channel 98, or EXTVG, Channel 22, Sandown TV, Channel 17, Raymond TV, Channel 13 and Epping Public TV. (Check your local listings for times.)
Radio - WSEW 88.7 FM, Sundays at 12:00pm
Web - Live broadcasts Sundays at 9:00 & 11:00am. Archives on demand 24/7.
CD and DVD - Full worship services available in The Café
OFFICE HOURSMonday - Thursday ..................... 8:30am - 5:00pm Reception closed from 12:30 - 1:30pm Closed Fridays in July and August
FINANCIALGeneral Operating FundRevenue / Expense Summary6 Months ended June 30, 2016
2016 Actual Budget Actual vs. Budget
Giving $1,138,110 $1,163,250 $(25,140)
Net Expenses $1,153,240 $1,210,559 $(57,319)
Income/(Loss) $(15,130) $(47,309) $32,179
WELCOME GUESTSWe are excited to have you in our service today! If we don’t get the opportunity to first meet you, please feel free to introduce yourself, pick up a welcome packet, and ask any questions you may have at Guest Central.
THE CAFÉOur Café is located directly across from the Sanctuary to the left of the stairwell. It is open Sunday mornings from 8:30 - 11:00am. An assortment of food and beverages are available.
THE HUBThe Hub is located directly across from the Sanctuary to the right of the stairwell. It is open Sunday mornings 8:30am - 12:30pm. The Hub is the main venue for program, class and event information and registration. It offers ministry highlights and opportunities, and a coffee bar. Future plans include a Family Resource Center. It’s a perfect place to meet new friends!
IN NEED OF PRAYER? If you are in need of prayer, members of our prayer team are available at the front of the Sanctuary after each service. Prayer cards are also available in the pews. You may place your cards in the offering plate or give them to an usher.
MOMS & BABIESThe door to the Moms & Babies Room is located between the Sanctuary doors by the windows.
HEARING IMPAIRMENT If you have a hearing impairment and would like an assistive listening device for the service, please ask one of our ushers.
MEMBERSHIP AT BETHANYIf you are interested in learning about Bethany Church or becoming a member, please contact Martha Kiper at [email protected].
GLUTEN-FREE COMMUNION WAFERSCommunion is celebrated the second Sunday of each month. See an usher before the service.
KIDS' MINISTRY SUMMER PROGRAM CHANGESFrom July 3-August 28, you will see these changes in our Kids' Program:• At 9:00am, grades 1-4 will stay in the Village for the duration of their class time.• At 11:00am, grades 1-6 will enjoy worshipping with your family. You may choose either The Sanctuary, or for
a more relaxed atmosphere, The Café.Activity materials will be available in the Kids' Lobby at The Boat or ask an usher.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
SUMMER HELP NEEDEDMany opportunities to serve and grow! Kids Ministry, Tech Arts Team and many more!
Contact Pat [email protected]
We need you!
Family Camp Wish ListYou can help us keep Family Camp expenses down and make it the best possible experience by donating items on our Camp Wish List. It's as easy as 1-2-3.
1) Visit the tent display in the Kids' Lobby; 2) Choose an item to donate; 3) Purchase the item and bring it to the boat by July 31.
Contact Jan Dietrich: [email protected]
ANNOUNCEMENTS
I-Spy...God’s Nature
Discovering
AUGUST 20 - 21, 2016Camp Lincoln • Kingston, NH
$10/day per person
REGISTER TODAY! [email protected]
or (603) 570-9120
BOLIVIA JULY 2016Short-term Mission Trip to Cotoca, Bolivia Thursday, July 28 - Tuesday, August 2 Bob Whittet ([email protected] or 603-828-7743)
We're putting together a small team of volunteers to travel to Cotoca, Bolivia to do some simple projects in support of our newest Bethany Church missionary, Yeri Arnold. Projects include installing a water system, a new fence, yard cleanup and other jobs. The group will travel and stay together and be hosted by two of our missionaries. Cost will be approximately $1500 for the week.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
You are invited to join 305,000 leaders around the world at The Global Leadership Summit. The Summit is designed for Christians who are committed to leading a life of impact. In fact, independent research shows that 87% of leaders who attended the Summit in consecutive years feel a greater sense of significance.
AUGUST 11 & 12, 2016Ticket Pricing $119/ppVisit: www.willowcreek.com/eventsChoose: Premiere Host Site, NH Site # 41Code: PREMIER16
Register Today!
SERMON NOTES: WEEK 3, JULY 17, 2016Rev. Tim CarpenterBE ONE MAKE ONE ENGAGEServe
Today’s Core Question: What does it mean to SERVE?
To make disciples, we must ____________________, ____________________, ____________________.
To SERVE we must ____________________________________________.
Why Do We Serve?Reason #1 Why We Serve – ____________________________________.- Matthew 23:11 – “The greatest among you will be your servant.”
- Mark 10:45 – “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve.”
- Matthew 20:27-28 – “…and whoever wants to be first must be your servant, just as the
Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve…”
- Mark 9:35 – “And He (Jesus) sat down and called the twelve. And He said to them, “If
anyone would be first, he must be last of all and a servant of all.”
- BONUS VERSE (no charge): Galatians 6:9 – “Do not grow weary in doing good, for in
due season you will reap, if you do not give up.”
Reason #2 Why We Serve – There is ____________________________________.
Reason #3 Why We Serve – Serving opens up the opportunity to share __________________________
_____________________________________.
John 6: 1-13, 25-29
Some time after this, Jesus crossed to the far shore of the Sea of Galilee (that is, the Sea of Tiberias), 2 and a great crowd of people followed him because they saw the signs he had performed by healing the sick. 3 Then Jesus went up on a mountainside and sat down with his disciples. 4 The Jewish Passover Festival was near. 5 When Jesus looked up and saw a great crowd coming toward him, he said to Philip, “Where shall we buy bread for these people to eat?” 6 He asked this only to test him, for he already had in mind what he was going to do. 7 Philip answered him, “It would take more than half a year’s wages[a] to buy enough bread for each one to have a bite!” 8 Another of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, spoke up, 9 “Here is a boy with five small barley loaves and two small fish, but
how far will they go among so many?” 10 Jesus said, “Have the people sit down.” There was plenty of grass in that place, and they sat down (about five thousand men were there). 11 Jesus then took the loaves, gave thanks, and distributed to those who were seated as much as they wanted. He did the same with the fish.12 When they had all had enough to eat, he said to his disciples, “Gather the pieces that are left over. Let nothing be wasted.” 13 So they gathered them and filled twelve baskets with the pieces of the five barley loaves left over by those who had eaten.
Do we see the needs around us, or are we too busy to see the needs?25 When they found him on the other side of the lake, they asked him, “Rabbi, when did you get here?” 26 Jesus answered, “Very truly I tell you, you are looking for me, not because you saw the signs I performed but because you ate the loaves and had your fill. 27 Do not work for food that spoils, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. For on him God the Father has placed his seal of approval.” 28 Then they asked him, “What must we do to do the works God requires?” 29 Jesus answered, “The work of God is this: to believe in the one he has sent.”
The deepest need of every person is ____________________________________________________________.
We meet the needs both individually and as the faith family of Bethany Church.
SERMON NOTES (continued)
OPENINGShare some thoughts about Sunday’s sermon. What struck you the most from what Pastor Tim preached?
GOING DEEPER• Take some time to look at your life and answer/discuss the following questions:
- Do I know of any clear need in the lives of my non-Christian friends?
- Do I believe that the deepest need of every person is to have a saving relationship with Jesus Christ?
• What are ways you have seen serving others be a blessing in your own life?
CHALLENGE1. Spend time with some non-Christian friends and see if God makes some of their needs
apparent. Perhaps you can ask, “Do you need help with anything these days? Our pastor challenged us to serve friends so I wanted to see if I could serve you in any way.”
2. Invite a non-Christian friend to church services next Sunday. The worst thing he or she can say is probably, “No thanks.” (Yes – that’s the same challenge as last week. Go for it! You can do it!)
CONNECT GROUP DISCUSSION GUIDE
Community Exchange/Business DirectoryPat Fuller ([email protected]) Did you know we have a community exchange board on our website? People list available rentals, available jobs, and items for sale. We also have a Business Directory of companies owned and operated by Bethany attendees. Please check it out at www.bethanychurch.com/home/connect/community-exchange/ ...and don’t forget to list your business or your items!
Reception For Tom & Ann-Marie WaechterSunday, July 24, 12:30 - 2:00pm - Room 121Joan Schaeffer ([email protected] or 603-498-9979) Tom and Ann-Marie, long time Bethany members, have been serving on the Africa Mercy Ship in Madagascar for the past 1 1/2 years. They are eager to reconnect with church family and friends on the Seacoast. Come by as they share experiences about life aboard a Christian hospital ship and life-changing stories about their patients. Light refreshments will be served. Visit their blog at nhwaechters.wordpress.com.
The Art of Worship - Serving as Disciples through our Creativity Tuesdays, July 19, Aug. 23rd, Sept. 27th, Oct. 18th, Nov. 15th, Dec. 20th 6:00pm - Room 121Contact: Suzanne Lenz & Pauline Maloney, [email protected], [email protected] you have a love for making art? Would you be interested in serving as a Disciple through your art? You don’t have to be a Picasso or Rembrandt, but someone who loves to create. We invite you to join our group of devoted men and women who enjoy sharing the blessings of heavenly inspired artwork through an atmosphere of community and encouragement. Join us once a month to connect, partner and be inspired by art demos, artist stories and cultural activities. This is not a teacher-led class, rather a gathering to share our love of art through the Art of Worship.
CONNECTING
"He Speaks To Me" by Priscilla Shirer. Priscilla draws life lessons from the account of God speaking to the boy Samuel. She relates six characteristics found in Samuel that are applicable to women today as they tune their hearts to hear God's voice, understand Him, and obey Him.
GREENLAND: Mondays, July 11 - August 22 6:30 - 8:00pm, Room 121 Jennie Chapman ([email protected])
RAYMOND: Thursdays, July 14 - September 16:00 - 8:00pm Karla Biel ([email protected])
SUMMER WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY
Be a Buddy! Jan Dietrich ([email protected] or 603-570-9010)Kids' Ministries is looking for buddies to love on a few special kids at the service of your choice. Check us out and see if this role is a fit for you.
Starlight MinistriesNancy McKinney (603-926-0361 or [email protected])STARLIGHT is now holding their summer drive, and you can help-drop your clean, gently used items into the special container in Room 115. Now accepting men’s jackets and vests, shorts, T-shirts, polo shirts, new underwear, socks (sizes M-XXL), and baseball caps. Trial-sized toiletries including deodorant and women’s hygiene products are also needed. Our needs for WOMEN are the following: new underwear and undergarments (all sizes).
Workday at the Joshua House!Saturday, July 23, 9:00am - 1:00pm Joshua HouseJoan Schaeffer ([email protected] or 603-498-9979)CALLING ALL PAINTERS & GARDENERS to join the WORK DAY at the JOSHUA HOUSE on Saturday, July 16, from 9:00am-1:00pm. Come for any or all of the time. It's the white missions house at the lower entrance to Bethany. Work materials & refreshments provided. RSVP Joan Schaeffer at [email protected] or 603-498-9979 WE NEED YOU!
Help Provide Scholarships for Family Camp Jan Dietrich ([email protected] or 603-570-9010)Kid's Ministries wants all our kids' families to be able to attend Family Camp if they would like to. Would you consider providing scholarship funds for those who can't afford all or some of the costs?
GET INVOLVED
ON THE MOVE MINISTRY
On The Move, (OTM) is dedicated to helping
those in need. Moving can be a difficult task
and can become overwhelming, especially
during a time of extreme hardship such as loss
of loved ones, financial difficulties, physical
capabilities, or age.
For more info: www.bethanychurch.com
Before You DivorceBill Maloney (603-475-4235) or Pauline Maloney (603-944-7993)Before You Divorce is a program developed by DivorceCare. It is designed to help restore marriages that are threatened with the divorce word. This is a five-week program built on the concept of individualized couple facilitation to get them to consider reconciliation. The Maloney’s work with one couple at a time, helping them to restore their marriage.
Stephen MinistryBonnie O’Keefe (603-772-2748) or Lyn Bullock ([email protected])Stephen Ministers are trained to give one-on-one Christian care to those who are going through a period of crisis. If you are in need, please contact Bonnie. Men and women ministers are available.
Prayer Shawl MinistrySaturdays, 9:30am, Me & Ollie’s - GreenlandDo you enjoy knitting and crocheting? Then please join us as we craft prayer shawls to bless those in our community struggling or celebrating events in their lives. Thoughtful prayer for those receiving a shawl goes into our work from start to finish.
Prayer Shawls AvailableIf you or someone you know will benefit from the warmth and caring that a Prayer Shawl will bring, please ask at Guest Central or the Church Office.
For Men Only (FMO) is a peer-led, confidential support group for men struggling with sexual temptations and addictions. Weekly meetings at Bethany are available. For more information, please call 603-812-8556.
Do You Enjoy Singing Hymns?Nancy McKinney (603-926-0361 or [email protected])“A Joyful Noise Choir” is a hymn singing ministry to the shut-ins in Assisted Living facilities, nursing homes, etc. We welcome new singers. Please join us for practice on July 28 & August 25 in Room 115 at 7:00pm.
Visitation Team/Compassion MealsPat Fuller ([email protected])We all have times in our lives when a caring visit proves to be a precious gift. If someone in your family would like to receive a visit, or if you know someone from Bethany that could use help, let us know. If you would like to join either team, please contact Pat.
Stonecroft Bible StudiesLane Henderson ([email protected] or 603-580-5206)Discover the adventure of a personal relationship with God and introduce others to God’s unlimited love, grace, forgiveness, and power. These individual or small group Bible studies (your preference) are for all levels of faith and reinforce the foundational truths of Christianity. Flexible times available.
Bethany Christian ServicesThursday, August 4, 6:00 - 8:00pm Meeting Room 1, 3rd FloorDebbie Miller ([email protected] or 603-483-2886)Attend our free information workshopInteract with adoption specialists who will share their expertise and experiences and answer your questions.
Learn which options may be right for your family• Domestic Infant Adoption• International Adoption• Foster Care Adoption
For more information:https://www.bethany.org/candia/Meetings*not affliated with Bethany Church
PRAYER & CARING
PRAYER & CARING
Thursdays, Greenland, The CaféDinner 5:45pm, Discussion 6:30pm Contact: Bill Olsen [email protected] | 207-351-3200
Come and experience a safe place to find freedom from life’s hurts, hang-ups, and habits. Everyone over 18 is welcomed. Contact Bill for more information.
Short-term Mission Trip to Cotoca, BoliviaThursday, July 28 - Tuesday, August 2 Bob Whittet ([email protected] or 603-828-7743)We're putting together a small team of volunteers to travel to Cotoca, Bolivia to do some simple projects in support of our newest Bethany Church missionary, Yeri Arnold. Projects include installing a water system, a new fence, yard cleanup and other jobs. The group will travel and stay together and be hosted by two of our missionaries. Cost will be approximately $1500 for the week.
MISSIONS
Bethany Main Number 603-431-3646
After Hours Emergency Care Dial 603-431-3646 and press 2
Questions? [email protected]
Rev. Jon LaMontagne, Campus Pastor [email protected] ........603-570-9022
Ali Bousquin, Family Ministries Director [email protected] ............603-570-9002
Katie Lovgren, Worship Arts Coordinator [email protected] ...............603-570-9041
Kim O’Brien, Executive Assistant [email protected] .................603-570-9041
Jim Serpliss, Chairman ...............................207-363-4344Peter Schaeffer, Vice-Chair ........................603-436-5284Robert Goodman, Treasurer .....................603-661-5969Francois Vorster, Secretary ........................603-580-1981Peter Hopkinson ........................................603-778-9880Pauline Maloney .........................................603-944-7993Carl McMorran ...........................................603-818-2493 Eric Savage ..................................................603-772-6259George Swible ............................................603-659-3549Elders@bethanychurch.comMinutes from the Elders’ meetings are available at Guest Central
CONTACT INFORMATION
RAYMOND CAMPUS STAFF
BOARD OF ELDERS
Rev. Dr. Bruce Boria, Senior Pastor Exec. Asst. Rosanne Palombi ....................603-570-9005 [email protected] ...............603-570-9035
Rev. Dr. Dirk Rodgers, Executive Pastor [email protected] ..............603-570-9009 Exec. Asst. Pat Fuller ..................................603-570-9033 [email protected]
Rev. Tim Carpenter, Family Ministries Pastor [email protected] ...........603-570-9036 Exec. Asst. Leanne Knight .........................603-570-9029 [email protected]
Steve Bailey, Facilities Operations Mgr./IT Mgr. [email protected] ...................603-570-9043
Catherine Blake, Communications Director [email protected] ...................603-570-9030
Gene Bullis, Church Administrator [email protected] ...................603-570-9007
Jan Dietrich, Kids’ Ministries Coordinator [email protected]
Pat Fuller, Caring Coordinator [email protected] ...................603-570-9033
Julie Huwe, Events Coordinator [email protected] ....................603-570-9023
Martha Kiper, Connecting Coordinator [email protected] ...................603-570-9071
Sam Larrabee, Student Ministries Coordinator [email protected] .............603-570-9053
Deb Myers, Ministry Support Director [email protected] ..................603-570-9032
Joe Sommers, Technical Arts Coordinator [email protected] .............603-570-9027
Lisa Trial, Finance & Administration Director [email protected] ......................603-570-9006
Rev. Bob Whittet, Missions Pastor [email protected] ................603-570-9129
Drew Yount, Worship Arts Coordinator [email protected] ..................603-570-9008
GREENLAND CAMPUS STAFF
500 BREAKFAST HILL ROAD / GREENLAND, NH 03840PHONE: (603) 431-3646 / FAX: (603) 334-6072 / www.bethanychurch.com