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 12, 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 REFORMED CHURCH | January 8

Prelude/Welcome/Greetings

*Songs of Praise

*Prayer

Friendship Books/Announcements

Children’s Sermon – Jen Henker

Congregational Prayer

Offertory Hymn #394 Just a Closer Walk with Thee

*Offertory Prayer

Children’s Church – children ages 3 – kindergarten are invited

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50 (p. 1604 Blue Bible) (p. 789 Brown Bible)

(p. 1012 Kids Bible)

Sermon: “Washing the Feet of Jesus”

Prayer

Communion

Adult Choir Let Your Light Shine

Closing Prayer

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.

: Rachel DuHoux, Drue Schwitters, Sydney Schwitters & Olivia Ruiter Rehearsal: Wednesday @ 6:24 pm

I Peter 1:3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ!

In his great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.

Assisting Today: Next Week:

GREETERS: Robert & Diann Dirksen Arron & Kristy Enger

Harlan & Sharon Doesken Ryan & Stephanie Epema

Harold & Linda Doesken Terry & Renae Epema

AFTER: Kyle Goeman Byron Hinrichs

Randy Janssen Milt Wubben

GUEST GREETERS: Jim & Carmen Grussing Lester & Willie TerWisscha

VIDEO LIBRARY: Brenda Madsen Julie Boonstra

LIBRARY: Carol Thomton Audrey Koenen

CHILDREN’S CHURCH:

Naomi Koenen Kara Dirksen

Parker Ruiter Rhys Schwitters

NURSERY: Amy Schwitters Allison Pauling

Annie Bourne Madi Asche

WORSHIP LEADERS: Tim Beseman/Charlie Delbosque Rachel DuHoux/Drue Schwitters

Ben Henker & Gabe Henker/Seth Melin Sydney Schwitters/Olivia Ruiter

Parker Ruiter /Garrett Struxness

ORGANIST: Vicky Hinrichs Vicky Hinrichs

PIANIST: Ashley Sietsema Susan Honken

SOUND: Jason Groen Barry Schwitters

PROJECTOR: Megan Struxness Katherine Schwitters

BUS: Brad Poppen Jeff Davids

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.

Please pick up your 2017 offering envelopes on the table in the narthex. If you would like envelopes & didn’t

receive them call Ivy at the church office.

We are looking for volunteers for the church sign every other month…if you are interested please sign the friendship book.

Thank you to the large group of youth from Bethany who came to carol and for the gift. God bless them all for their mission work. ~Lester & Willie TerWisscha

Please join us for coffee & treats today following the new building

dedication in the coffee bar area!!

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 Joy Fellowship (Family Room)

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: Randy Janssen Care Center: Tim Beseman

PRAYER CONCERNS: Darlene Andresen is at a Care Center in the cities following

foot reconstruction surgery. Bennie Groen is doing well following a heart

procedure. 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. Peter & Patty Ford serve in Lebanon.

Thank you to Pastor Aaron Gonzalez for leading us in worship today.

As we gather around the Lord’s Table today, we invite visitors who have professed their faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and who are members in good standing in another evangelical church to join with us.

Communion will be served at Prairie Park Place at 3 pm & at the Clara City Care Center at 3:30 pm on Wednesday, January 11.

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 next Sunday, January 15th in order that any legitimate objections may be

presented to the elders.

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

Wednesday Night Meal will be served from 6:15 to 6:45 pm. On January 11th the menu is: Taco in a Bag

Cadets Memory Verse: Mark 9:50 Salt is good, but if it loses its saltiness, how can you make it salty again?

Have salt among yourselves, and be at peace with each other. Gems Memory Verse:

Daniel 1:17 To these four young men God gave knowledge and understanding of all kinds of literature and learning. And Daniel could understand visions and dreams of all kinds.

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 3 weeks are available!!