Bethel News December 2013

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Bethel NewsBethel Lutheran Brethren Church

Recognizing the Earth Is the LordsIt was Bonaventure who offered the thought: In order that we may be

able to extol and glorify God, and in order that we may advance to theknowledge of God, we must transfer to the divine that which pertains tothe creature nearly all creatures possess certain noble

characteristics which furnish a source for our understanding of God,

e.g., the lion possesses fortitude; the lamb, meekness; the rock,

solidity; the serpent, prudencehence it is necessary that manynames be transferred to God.

John Calvin agreed with these sentiments. There is not an atom of the

universe in which you cannot see some brilliant sparks at least of Hisglory.

The earth, nature that surrounds us, the worldeverything is full ofGod. Nature is a glorious theater, a spectacular sound-and-light show

of the beauty of God. But nature is not God. To worship the whole orany part of nature is idolatry. To confuse God and nature is to fall into

pantheism, an intolerable monism that obscures the distinction

between creatures and Creator.

But the universe is Gods handiwork. It sparkles with the revelation of

its Maker. It is not an independent entity existing alongside and apart

from God. There is no dualism divorcing God from the world. The earthis the Lords.http://www.ligonier.org/learn/devotionals/recognizing-earth-lords/

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Fred Scragg.......... PastorSteve Geier..Administrative AssistantErik Hagedorn....Music DirectorEd & Debbie Fawcett....Caretakers

Why do the nations rageand the peoples plot in vain?

The kings of the earth setthemselves, and the rulers takecounsel together, against the

LORD and against hisAnointed, saying,

Let us burst their bonds apartand cast away their

cords from us.He who sits in the heavens

laughs; the Lord holdsthem in derision.

Then he will speak to them inhis wrath, and terrify them in

his fury, saying,As for me, I have set my King

on Zion, my holy hill.I will tell of the decree:The LORD said to me,

You are my Son;today I have begotten you.

Ask of me, and I will make thenations your heritage,

and the ends of the earthyour possession.

You shall break them with arod of iron and dash them in

pieces like a potter's vessel..


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THE BETHEL NEWS DECEMBER 2013

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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9:30 AMConfirmation

11:00 AM

Worship

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7:00 PMYoung MensBBQ & Bible

Study

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4:00 6:00 PMYouth Group:Hangout andHomework

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7:30 PMBible Study @Pastor Freds

House

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5:30-7:00 PMBoys Club &Lamplighters

7:00-10:00 PMYouth Group:Black Out Night

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1:00 PMLutheran BrethrenYouth Christmas

Banquet $20

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9:30 AMConfirmation

11:00 AMWorship

6:30 PMChristmas

Celebration

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7:30 PMAnnualBusinessMeeting

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Bethel NurserySchool Christmas

Program

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7:30 PMFriday Night Service

7:00-10:00 PMYouth Group:BFC & Grogs

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11:00 AMBayshore

Christmas Party

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9:30 AMConfirmation

11:00 AMWorship

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7:00 PMYoung Mens

BBQ & Bible Study

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7:30 PMBible Study @Pastor Freds

House

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7:00-10:00 PMYouth Group:

White Elephant

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9:30 AMConfirmation

11:00 AMWorship

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11:00 AMChristmas Morning

Service

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1:00 PMYouth Group:City Trip $20

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9:30 AMConfirmation

11:00 AMWorship &

Communion

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Youth Group News

Bethel Christmas CelebrationDecember 8th, 2013 @ 6:30pm

Come kickoff the Christmas season with us!We will be celebrating together with performances

to inspire us as well as a candle light Christmascarol sing-a-long.

Invite your family and friends.Refreshments will follow

Birthdays12/1 Sinead Haegeland12/4 Jillian Oderwald12/7 Gordon Stedjan12/14 Ernie Ricciardelli12/17 Steve Geier12/27 Solfrid Nokland12/30 Suzanna Sivacek

Shannon McHale

December 6th @ 6:30-10:00 pmBlack-Out Night

December 7th@ 2:00 pmLutheran Brethren Christmas Banquet

Cost $20

December 13th@ 7:00-10:00 pmBFC & Grogs

December 14th Meet @ 10:00 amJacob Marley

Bayshore Christmas Party

December 20th@ 7:00-10:00 pmWhite Elephant Christmas Party

Bring a $10 gift. No Giftcards.

December 27th@ 1:00 pmCity Trip Cost $20

Bring a bagged lunch for the van.

Tuesdays from 4:00 - 600pm Homework and Hangout time


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Upcoming Events

Annual Business Meeting

December 11, 2013 @ 7:30 PMThe membership of Bethel will gather to hear whatGod has been doing through our ministries, what plansare being made for the coming year of ministry, as well

as what to pray over and vote on for the 2013 budget.

Christmas Morning Service

December 25, 2013 @ 11:00 AM

Join us on the morning of Christs birth to celebrateGods gift to us in the manger.

O come, let us adore Him!

Junior High Winter Weekend

January 17 19, 2013

A three-day retreat at Tuscarora Inn & ConferenceCenter for 7th and 8th graders.

Friday Night Service

December 13, 2013 7:30 PMPlease join us as we gather together for our monthlyFriday Night Service. The night will include a time ofworship and a short message.


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Find Your Place at BethelBethel Lutheran Brethren Church is a place for your entire family.

Childrens Church K-6th grade

(meets during Sunday morning service)

Boys Club boys K-6thgrade

Lamplighters girls K-6thgrade

Youth Group teens 7th-12thgrade

Young Mens Bible Study 18-35 years

Leisure Timers- Luncheons for retirees

Prayer Group 10:00am on Sunday morning

Check the calendar on page 2 to find out when

your group meets.

Check the calendar on page 2 to find out when your group meets!

Bethel Lutheran Brethren Church

Address: 10 Pinetree Road, Huntington Station, NY 11746Website: : http://www.bethellb.com/Email: [email protected]: (631) 423-4404Office Hours: M,T,W 9:00am-4pm; Th,11am-4pm F, 9:00am-4:00pm


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For more information about ourNursery School program pleasecontact the church office or sendan email to

[email protected] available for 2, 3, and 4year olds.

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