(6/22/2018)

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WEEKLY SERVICES

Nursery attendants - all church services

Signing for the deaf - all Sunday services

*See the Influence Discipleship Brochure for class description & location

Sunday

7:00 AM Bethany Hour (WHYN 560 AM)

9:00 AM Traditional Worship Service - Sanctuary

Influence Discipleship* (Session 1)

Children’s Sunday School* (age 3 - grade 6)

Revolution Youth Sunday School* (grades 7-12)

10:30 AM Fellowship time - Gymnasium

11:00 AM Contemporary Worship Service - Sanctuary

Influence Discipleship* (Session 2)

Super Church - Lighthouse (grades 1 - 6)

Children’s Church* (ages 3, 4, 5)

6:00 PM Junior Bible Quiz - Lighthouse

Tuesday

9:00 AM In-Touch Ladies Prayer - Memorial Chapel

Men’s House of Prayer - Room 201

10:00 AM In-Touch Ladies Bible Study - Fireplace Room

7:00 PM In-Touch Ladies Bible Study - Fireplace Room

Wednesday

10:00 AM HonorBound Men’s Bible Study - Room 101

5:00 PM Family Night Dinner - Gymnasium

7:00 PM Mid-Week Service - Sanctuary

Choir Practice - Choir Room

DivorceCare (Adults & Children) - Room 104 & 105

GriefShare - Room 103

Youth/Revolution Service - Lighthouse

Girls Ministries* (girls age 3 - grade 12)

Royal Rangers* (grade K - grade 12)

Thursday

12:00 PM Afternoon Prayer - Memorial Chapel

6:00 PM Celebrate Recovery - Lighthouse

Saturday

6:00 PM Prayer Meeting - Sanctuary

+Pre-registration is required

7/2 9 AM Jr High Camp Departure+

7/3 6-8 PM Best Life Food Ministry

7/4 All Day Independence Day

Building Closed ~ No Evening Service

7/6 5 PM Jr High Camp Return

7/7 12:30-4:30 PM Six Corners Outreach

7/8 9 & 11 AM

6 PM

Communion

Second Sunday @ 6

7/9 9 AM Sr. High Camp Departure+

7/10 1 PM Good Samaritan Outreach Center

7/13 5 PM Sr. High Camp Return

7/14 12:30-4:30 PM Six Corners Outreach

7/15 9 AM Kid’s Camp Departure+

7/17 2:30-5:30 PM

6-9 PM CPR Recertification Classes+

7/20 5 PM Kid’s Camp Return

6/21 9 AM

12:30-4:30 PM

Ladies’ Networking Breakfast+

Six Corners Outreach

7/24 1 PM Good Samaritan Outreach Center

7/25 7 PM Missionaries Chris & Amy Stubbs

7/28 12:30-4:30 PM Six Corners Outreach

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NEWS AND EVENTS (6/27) SUMMER SAFETY WITH AGAWAM FIRST RESPONDERS School is out and time for summer fun is here once again. On June 27th from 5-6:30 PM, Agawam First Responders will be at Bethany. Firefighters, Safety Officers and EMTs will be manning their vehicles. Education demonstrations and giveaways will be available with time for questions and answers. For a minimum fee a dinner is available for adults with free hotdogs for children. We encourage you to bring your children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews for a time of education, fun and the opportunity to interact with those that serve us… Hope to see you as we prepare our

families for a fun… safe… summer!

An All Church Work Day has been scheduled for Saturday, June 30th from 8 AM - Noon. We will need help with washing the Good Samaritan Outreach Center's floor, clearing and organizing the upstairs storage area over the garage, weed whacking around the garden, trimming the bushes by RT 57, washing windows, power washing the front of the church (Sanctuary entrance), repairing the fence around the dump-ster, and other small jobs. Please sign up at the Hospitality Counter so we know how many to plan refreshments for.

(7/11) MISSIONARIES BOB & DOLORES ROGERS Bob & Dolores Rogers are missionaries to the Philippines. They are presently in the United States itinerating and we are de-lighted to have him come and share on Wednesday, July 11 at 7 PM. The Rogers have been ministering in the Philippines and in neighboring countries since 1985. While in the US they will raise

new support as well as share about their missions work.

On the 2nd Sunday of each month we hold a Worship & Prayer night for the whole church, beginning at 6 PM. Come out and join us as we raise our voices in prayer and worship to the Lord.

(7/21) LADIES’ NETWORKING BREAKFAST Ladies, you're encouraged to invite a friend and join us for Breakfast on Saturday, July 21st from 9 AM to 11 AM in the Lighthouse Auditorium. The cost is $7 for adults and $5 for children 5-12 years old, when purchased by the previous Wednesday, $10 for adult walk-ins. Childcare is available for children 4 and under, with a reservation. You can purchase your ticket online or in the Bookstore. Dayna Hyman will be sharing on the Fountain of Youth. God's Word is described as LIVING WATER and has the power to refresh and energize. Let's learn about these beauty

secrets together!

(7/25) MISSIONARIES CHRIS & AMY STUBBS Chris and Amy Stubbs are missionaries in South Africa. Their pri-mary ministry is at the Southern Africa School of Theology, where they have been privileged to work alongside Pastor Agnes Modisane. Partnering with Pastor Agnes, they minister to children

through a feeding program as well other services to the children in the commu-nity. They are seeing lives changed and transformed through their work there and are part of training students for the ministry in South Africa. Chris and Amy will be speaking at Bethany on Wednesday, July 25 at 7 PM.

NEWS & EVENTS

VBS Pre-Registration has begun in the Lighthouse and Gym foyers. Save yourself

a lot of time on the first day of VBS and Pre-Register your children TODAY.

There’s still time to Volunteer!!! Call Pastor Chuck or Linda!

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Bethany’s Prayer & Care Team invites you to join them on a trip to

Brooklyn Tabernacle’s Tuesday Night Prayer Meeting, in Brook-lyn, NY. The date is Tuesday, August 21. We leave the Bethany

parking lot at noon and return at midnight. The cost is: $39 and it covers the coach bus and tip for the bus driver. This price in-

creases to $49 after 8/5/18 (no refunds after that). In your plan-ning for the trip, you may want to bring a bag lunch and wear

comfortable shoes - you can grab dinner at surrounding restau-rants. Our goal is to arrive early enough to take a tour of the

church, and to sit together on the bottom floor. We have 43 seats and thirteen have already been sold. If you’re planning on going,

don’t wait! Sign-up ASAP in the bookstore or online at bethany-ag.org.

The deadline to register is July 18th. If we do not have enough people to fill the bus we will have to cancel the trip so please

NEWS & EVENTS

IN-TOUCH LADIES BIBLE STUDY

The Ladies Bible Study began a break for the summer on June 12th. We will resume on the Tuesday after Labor Day, September 4th, at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Please plan now to join us!

WOMEN’S RETREAT

We will be returning to beautiful Speculator, NY at Camp of the Woods for our Women’s Retreat. The dates are September 28-30, with Thursday, September 27 as an option. We are excited to have with us again, as our guest speaker, Sharon Swanepoel and worship leader Barbara Gregory. Complete a registration form and submit a $50 registration fee. You can then make weekly/monthly payments for your room by visiting the Bethany Book Store or online at www.bethany-ag.org and click on Events. This is truly a special time that you won’t want to miss!

Ladies’ Network Breakfast Ladies, you're encouraged to invite a friend and join us for Breakfast on Saturday,

July 21st from 9AM to 11AM in the Lighthouse Auditorium. The cost is $7

for adults and $5 for children 5-12 years old, when purchased by the previous

Wednesday, $10 for Adult walk-ins. Childcare for children 4 and under, with a

reservation. You can purchase your ticket online or in the Bookstore. Dayna

Hyman will be sharing on the Fountain of Youth. God's Word is described as

LIVING WATER and has the power to refresh and energize. Come and

let's learn about these beauty secrets together.

GIRL’S CLUB COORDINATOR

We are in need of a Girls Club Coordinator on Wednesday nights. This ministry is for girls 3 years old thru 8th grade with 7 separate clubs. We have wonderful leaders in each club but we need someone who has a heart for the girls as well as the Leaders; good organizational skills for special events; and a willingness to trust God for wisdom. Please pray for God’s direction and contact Pastor Chuck if you are interested.

IN - TOUCH LADIES

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Faith Community Nurses (7/17) CPR RECERTIFICATION CLASS This class is being offered for those requiring recertification or who became certified 2 years ago here at Bethany or at St. John’s The Evangelist Church. Classes will be held on July 17th here at Bethany in the Fireplace room. There will be two classes offered: one from 2:30PM - 5:30 PM and the other from 6PM - 9PM. Please sign up online at www.bethany-ag.org/events or by calling the church office @ 413-789-2930. The cost for the class is $50 and is only for NON-MEDICAL candidates. If this date does not work for you, please call the office and ask to be referred to the Faith Community Nurse for scheduling.

If July 17 is not a good date for you, we are also offering

another CPR class in August.

(8/9) CPR / DEFIBRILLATOR CLASS This class is being offered for those wanting to became certified in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and for the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). There will be one class offered, from 6PM - 9PM in the Fireplace Room. Please sign up online at www.bethany-ag.org/events or by calling the church office @ 413-789-2930. The cost for the class is $50 and is only for NON-MEDICAL candidates.

Red Cross Blood Drive Give the gift of life, on August 29. Bethany Assembly and Faith Community Nurses will be hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive in the

Fireplace Room from 2PM to 7PM. Please sign up in the foyer on

the 5th or online at www.redcrossblood.org or you can call 1-800-

RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

Fun With Exercise: We've had such a great time and

such great results we've decided to continue this class that began back in the winter. Come see what all the fun and excitement is about! The cost is $5. We meet on Tuesdays @ 6 PM.

GET HEALTHY & FIT

We gather every Wednesday at 7 PM for an eve-ning of fellowship, worship, and God’s Word. It is our desire to see every student have a personal encounter with Jesus that will transform their lives and be their anchor throughout life.

REVOLUTION YOUTH (JR.-SR. HIGH)

Best Life food Ministry We are in desperate need of Hygiene products.

Body Wash | Shampoo | Conditioner Deodorant | Toothbrush | Toothpaste

Look for our colorful bins throughout the church waiting to receive your donations

for the Best Life Food Ministry. We also accept any non-perishable food items.

GOOD SAMARITAN OUTREACH CENTER

The GSOC is a ministry that helps families in need of clothing. While you’re cleaning out your closets, please remember we are in need of gently used and clean clothes. Fold the clothes and place them neatly in bags in front of the garage and we will take care of them from there. Thank you for your support of this ministry! The GSOC is open every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from 1-2 PM.

DONATIONS NEEDED

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GET INVOLVED

Gifts & Good Taste Jewelry Workshops are

held Monday evenings from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

except on holidays or during special speaker events.

Gifts & Good Taste Jewelry Making Class

The Media Ministry is looking for volunteers to run the presentations during services on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings. This position requires proficiency in w o r k i n g w i t h computers and multiple programs. Volunteers must be 16 years of age or older, have reliable transportation, be depend-able and available for scheduled times, as well as being avail-a b l e f o r backup if needed. Training is conducted on the equipment and computer programs, as well as our operating procedures,

with our current presentation technicians.

We also have other positions available, such as video camera operators, video directors, sound technicians, and on-screen

personalities for the BNN video announcements.

Come be a part of this creative and fun team of individuals who enjoy using media to share the Word of God!

Speak to Rob Sabonis, Media Director, if you’re interested.

NURSERY (ALL SERVICES)

Nursery care is provided during each service for children, newborn through

two years old. There is a Sunshine Club for two year olds on Wednesday

evenings during the school year, but we take a break in the Summer

months. We have a class on Sunday mornings, during the second service,

for children that are 2 ½ years old.

PRE-SCHOOL - THE LITTLE ONES (ALL SERVICES)

Ages 3 - Kindergarten Sunday School classes at 9 AM and Children’s

Church at 11 AM each Sunday. These precious little ones learn to love and

trust God through age-appropriate stories, songs and crafts.

CHILDREN’S SUNDAY SCHOOL (SUNDAYS @ 9 AM)

Classes for 1st — 6th grade provides children with a valuable opportunity to

learn Biblical principles to help them make better decisions in the future.

SUPER CHURCH (SUNDAYS @ 11 AM)

Children in 1st–6th grade meet together in the Lighthouse Auditorium for

an exciting time of worship, learning and growing in Christ.

JUNIOR BIBLE QUIZ (SUNDAYS @ 6 PM)

Children, grades 1-6, commit to learn Bible verses, training

and practicing to compete as a team at JBQ Meets with

other churches. (August-April)

GIRLS MINISTRIES (WEDNESDAYS @ 7 PM)

Girls Ministries is designed specifically for girls Grade

K – 8. Girls Ministries is about intentional outreach and

Christian discipleship for girls. These clubs impart

Christian values and mold godly character. We're here to

help girls thrive in their relationships so that they can

make a difference in their world.

ROYAL RANGERS (WEDNESDAYS @ 7 PM)

The Royal Rangers program is an activity-based, small

group church ministry for boys and young men in grades

K-12. Our mission is to evangelize, equip and empower

the next generation of Christian men and lifelong servant

leaders. We provide Christ-like character formation and

servant leadership development for boys and young men

in a highly relational and fun environment.

CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES

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Saturday, July 14: Rt. 2 & Pete’s Seafood, Greenfield, MA Saturday, July 28: BBQ at Nehemiah House, Granby, CT Saturday, August 11: Wright’s Chicken Farm, Harrisville, RI

Saturday, August 25: Jimmy’s Savin’ Rock, New Haven, CT Saturday, September 8: Quabbin, lunch at Janine's Saturday, September 22: The Old Mill, Westminster, MA Saturday, October 20: Final Ride, destination TBD

2018 Ride Schedule

Rides are subject to weather, kickstands up @ 9:30 AM unless otherwise stated in e-mail updates

SUPPORT GROUPS

Celebrate Recovery The purpose of the Celebrate Recovery ministry is to fellowship and celebrate God’s healing power in our lives through the “8 Recovery Principles” and “12 Steps.” This experience allows us to “be changed.” By working and applying biblical principles, we begin to grow spiritually. We be-come free from our addictive, compulsive and dysfunctional behaviors. This freedom creates peace, serenity, joy and most importantly, a stronger per-sonal relationship with God and others. As we progress through the program we discover our personal, loving and forgiving Higher Power-Jesus Christ, the one and only true Higher Power. Join us on Thursdays at 6:30

PM in the Lighthouse to find out more.

DIVORCE CARE/DIVORCE CARE FOR KIDS

Divorce Care and DC4K are special weekly seminars and support groups for families who are separated or divorced. These groups meet in Rooms 104 and 105 respectively, each Wednesday, 7 - 8:30 PM. The groups will begin again on September 4 and run for thirteen weeks. There is a one-time reg-istration fee of $15.00 for materials (scholarships are available). More infor-mation is available at the Hospitality Counter.

GRIEFSHARE

If you have lost someone close to you (or know someone who has), please join us for our weekly support group on Wednesday nights at 7:00 PM in Room 103. The group will begin again on September 14 and run for thir-teen weeks. There is a one-time registration fee of $15 for materials (scholarships are available.) More information is available at the Hospitality Counter.

All of the above support groups can be joined at any time. Please feel free to attend any of the sessions or call the church office for more information, (413) 789-2930.

For Community Events

see the bulletin board outside the

Church Office.

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Team Date Time Field Opponent

Bethany Men’s 1 6/26/2018 5:45 PM BA2 Bethlehem

Bethany Men’s 2 6/26/2018 5:45 PM SZ1 First Central

Bethany Co Ed 6/28/2018 5:45 PM BA2 Cornerstone Co ed

Bethany Men’s 1 7/10/2018 5:45 PM BA1 City Church

Bethany Men’s 2 7/10/2018 5:45 PM BA2 Son Life

Bethany Co Ed 7/12/2018 5:45 PM BA2 New Day Co ed

Bethany Men’s 1 7/17/2018 5:45 PM BA2 Evangel

Bethany Men’s 2 7/24/2018 5:45 PM VH3 Church of Christ

Men’s & Co-Ed Softball Schedule

If you’re looking for some clean family fun this

summer, come out and cheer on your Bethany Teams!

Stats so far... W-L W-L

Bethany Men’s 1 6-6 Bethany Co-Ed 5-6

Bethany Men’s 2 7-7

8/1 National Fine Arts+

8/6-10 9 AM - 12 PM Time Lab - Vacation Bible School

8/7 6-8 PM New Covenant Clinic

Best Life Food Ministry

8/9 6 PM CPR Class+

8/12 9 & 11 AM

6 PM

Communion

Second Sunday @ 6

8/14 1 PM Good Samaritan Outreach Center

8/21 12 PM Brooklyn Tabernacle Prayer Service+

8/24 7 AM Father & Son Camping Trip+

8/26 TBA Baby Dedication

8/28 1 PM 5 PM

Good Samaritan Outreach Center HonorBound All Church Movie Night

8/29 2 PM

7 PM

Red Cross Blood Drive+

Girls Ministries Awards Night

+Pre-registration is required

If you would like your ministry event highlighted in the Monthly Event Guide, please fill out an Event Promo-

tion Form 6-8 weeks prior to your event to give us time to approve and process your request.

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Name:

Address:

Phone:

I am interested in helping in the following areas:

crafts

snack

games

registration

decoration

craft preparation

Circle Choice

crew leaders (supervising 8-10 children)

Preschool Elementary

assist. crew leaders (supervising 8-10 children)

Preschool Elementary

Please fill out the below form and return it to either the CE Office or the Church Office