Post on 27-Feb-2018
UPCOMING EVENTS:
2017 Consistory & Committees
Vice President Ron Honken
Clerk Randy Janssen
Chairman of the Deacons Ryan Epema
General Fund Treasurer Byron Hinrichs
Mission Fund Treasurer Cory Butler
Building Fund Treasurer Ryan Epema
Memorial Fund Treasurer Kyle Goeman
Cemetery Fund Treasurer Ryan Epema
Worship Committee Leadership Committee
*Byron Hinrichs *Randy Janssen
Al Ahrenholz Ron Honken
Tim Beseman Tim Beseman
Dylan Aeikens Ryan Epema
Pam Knapper
Education & Youth Committee Mission/Outreach Comm.
*Kyle Goeman *Jim Grussing
Tyler Wrede Marlin Ammermann
Nathan Hebrink Keith Loe
Todd Henker Cory Butler
Fellowship/Congregational Care
Committee Property Committee
* Milt Wubben *Ryan Epema
Brian Nelson Cory Butler
Jerry Schwitters Troy Sweep
Search Committee
Dylan Aeikens, Lois Ahrenholz, Tim Beseman, Kara Dirksen,
Ryan Epema, *John Madsen, Bryan Pauling,
Ashley Sietsema, Deb Stutelberg
Every child deserves a loving family. That’s what we believe at Bethany Christian Services and we know you do too. The Willmar advisory committee, along with the Minnesota Bethany branch and several local supporting churches, has decided to take a leap of faith and hire a community outreach director to spread the word in our area about the need for foster and adoptive families, to network with other agencies and to gather the needed financial support from churches, businesses and individuals to make sure that children in our area know the love of a family. If you or someone you know would be a candidate for this position, we encourage you to submit your resume by January 30, 2017 to: Bethany Christian Services, PO Box 3253, Willmar, MN 56201. If you have questions about the position, feel free to contact Christy Groen at 320-212-9643 or Bridget Stevens-Murphy at the Plymouth office at 763-553-0344.
Bethany Christian Services in Willmar is hosting an informational meeting about adoption and foster
care on Thursday, January 19 from 6-7:30 at the Willmar office, 1520 Mavis Lane SE, Willmar, MN.
Register by calling 763-553-0344.
Immanuel Lutheran Church invites you to their Annual Chili/Soup Feed on Sunday, January 29th starting at 11:00 a.m. (We will not be having the silent auction) All are Welcome!
The 2017 foodshelf work schedule sign up sheet is on the table in the narthex. Thanks for volunteering!!
BETHANY REFORMED CHURCH | January 15
Prelude/Welcome/Greetings
*Songs of Praise
*Prayer
Friendship Books/Announcements
Children’s Sermon – Jen Henker
The Ordination and Installation of Deacons & Elders
Congregational Prayer
Offertory Hymn #500 The Longer I Serve Him
*Doxology
*Offertory Prayer
Children’s Church – children ages 3 – kindergarten are invited
Scripture: Isaiah 62:1-5 & John 2:1-12 (p. 1159 & 1648 Blue Bible) (p. 572 & 810 Brown Bible)
(p. 719 & 1042 Kids Bible)
Sermon: “…and His Disciples Believed in Him”
Prayer
Hymn #119 They’ll Know We Are Christians by Our Love (Third Sunday Offering for the Mission Fund)
*Benediction
*Closing Song #119 They’ll Know We Are Christians by Our Love (vs. 4)
*Postlude
BETHANY PRAYER: Our Father, do things among us and in us that we can’t do
ourselves. Give us a sorrow for our sin – repentance and conversions – a desire to
study your Word and live by it – enthusiasm for your Kingdom – a Christlike love
for others and a willingness to serve! Begin this great work in me!
YOUTH NEWS
Todd is looking for 2 adult sponsors for the YA Youth retreat on January 27-29 in
Alexandria. Contact him if you are interested.
If students have the Gems/Cadets permission forms ready….please get them to Todd ASAP!!!
: Lois Kluver, Kari Johnson & Kristie Rhode Rehearsal: Wednesday @ 4:45 pm We desire new members for our Praise Teams. If you are interested and willing,
please contact Pam. We would love to have you.
Psalm 116:1&2 I love the Lord, for he heard my voice
He heard my cry for mercy. Because he turned his ear to me,
I will call on Him as long as I live.
Assisting Today: Next Week:
GREETERS: Arron & Kristy Enger Dennis & Pauline Erickson
Ryan & Stefanie Epema Leonard & Lorraine Fokken
Terry & Renae Epema Ernie & Mary Ellen Folkerts
AFTER: Byron Hinrichs Cory Butler
Milt Wubben Al Ahrenholz
GUEST GREETERS: Lester & Willie TerWisscha Dan & Jane Wrede
VIDEO LIBRARY: Julie Boonstra Kari Asche
LIBRARY: Audrey Koenen Gloria Hilbrands
CHILDREN’S CHURCH:
Kara Dirksen Piper Asche/Taylor Tebben
Rhys Schwitters Ole Sandry
NURSERY: Allison Pauling Sheila Westerman
Madi Asche Morgan Blasziek
WORSHIP LEADERS: Rachel DuHoux/Drue Schwitters Lois Kluver/Kari Johnson
Sydney Schwitters/Olivia Ruiter Kristie Rhode
ORGANIST: Vicky Hinrichs Irene Koenen
PIANIST: Susan Honken Pam Knapper
SOUND: Barry Schwitters Scott Tomes
PROJECTOR: Katherine Schwitters Carter Tomes
BUS: Jeff Davids Lyle Koenen
January
Video: Dylan Dirksen
Ushers: *Tim Knapper Justin Dirksen
Rob Johnson Troy Sweep
Coffee Servers: Don & Julie Boonstra Jim & Gloria Hilbrands
Music Notes
If the weather is bad, listen to KWLM – Willmar or KDMA in Montevideo for cancellations of services/classes at Bethany or call the church. Even if services/classes are held, take into account your own situation/roads before attending. Cancellations are made by our Leadership Committee Members.
The new 2017 Women’s Books are in your mailboxes….please read!!
We are looking for volunteers for the church sign every other month…if you are interested please sign the friendship book.
Dylan Aeikens, Nathan Hebrink & Keith Loe were elected as deacons and Marlin Ammermann, Troy
Sweep & Jerry Schwitters were elected as elders. These names are published preceding their
installation today, January 15th in order that any legitimate objections may be presented to the elders.
Thanks goes to the Prayer Shawl Knitters & Crocheters once again for a productive year of giving in 2016. We gave out 47 shawls made with love and prayers. Thank yous were placed in our file. If you need a shawl for someone who needs to be blessed…call Vonnie Honken @ 967-4667 or Lorraine Fokken @ 847-3257.
Bethany delivers MEALS ON WHEELS in September--- if you are interest
NEW BUILDING PROJECT
$$ raised as of 11-31-2016: $ 560,064.10
December Income: 34,722.93
$$ raised as of 12-31-2016: $ 594,787.03
Pastor Don will be continuing visitation.
If you would like a visit call
Pastor Don at (444-5796) or call
the office (847-3322).
13568 2nd St NE ~ Spicer, MN 56288
TODAY: 9:30 am Morning Worship
10:45 am Coffee Fellowship
THIS WEEK:
Monday 1:00 pm Mission Quilters
7:00 pm Deacon’s Meeting
7:00 pm Elder’s Meeting
8:20 pm Consistory Meeting
Tuesday 1:00 – 5:00 pm Food Shelf @ Bethany
Wednesday 6:00 – 6:45 pm Wednesday Night Meal
7:00 PM Choir
7:00 pm Catechism/Cadets/Gems
7:00 pm YA
8:00 pm AFC
ELDER VISITATION:
Hospital: Milt Wubben Care Center: Ronald Honken
PRAYER CONCERNS: Cindy Mithun will be having tests Tuesday at the Cancer
Treatment Center in Chicago. Stan Boonstra, the father of Al & Don Boonstra and
Kathi Beseman, is at Rice Hospital. Darlene Andresen is at a Care Center in the
cities following foot reconstruction surgery. Verlyn Aeikens, Gary Slagter, Stan
Barney and Ron Thomton are all in therapy. Bruno Asche would appreciate our
prayers. Those on chemotherapy include Alex Asche, Herman Brouwer and
Connie Dirksen. Pray for God’s leading for our Search Committee. James & Beth
Harrison serve in Bahrain.
Thank you to Pastor Mark Groen for leading us in worship today.
Today it is our privilege to ordain and install Dylan Aeikens, Nathan Hebrink and Keith Loe as
deacons and Troy Sweep as elder and to install Marlin Ammermann and Jerry Schwitters as
elders.
A special thank you to our outgoing deacons and elders who include the following: Jeff Davids,
Larry Hinrichs, Jeff Koenen, Scott Abbas, Nathan Bourne and Paul Childers.
We are looking for a current or former Elder who would be interested in teaching the Inquirer’s Class. This class is for those interested in professing their faith and becoming a member of Bethany, the class meets during the Sunday School time for six weeks ( it usually starts the end of
January). Contact Todd if you are interested.
We are in need of adults to supervise open gym on Saturday’s…Please sign up on the sheet in the narthex. Thanks!!
Bethany Travel Mugs are available…they will be for sale by the coffee bar or you can contact Todd. The cost is $10 and the proceeds will go towards the Rocky Trip.
Darlene Andresen Shalom Home East Summit #207 740 Kay Ave St Paul, MN 55102
Sunday School Offering last week: $6.25
Wednesday Night Meal will be served from 6:15 to 6:45 pm. On January 18th the menu is: Grilled Ham & Cheese
Cadets Memory Verse: 1 Timothy 4:12b Set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith
and in purity. Gems Memory Verse:
John 1:41 The first think Andrew did was to find his brother Simon and tell him, “We have found the Messiah” (that is, the Christ).
Bethany delivers MEALS ON WHEELS in January--- if you are interested in volunteering
the signup sheet is on the table in the narthex. The last 2 weeks are available!!