SUNDAY SERVICES 9:00 and 11:00am July 26, 2015

Current Sermon Series

Meet our Candidate

For the position of Raymond Campus Pastor

Jon LaMontagne

Together with his wife, Rachel, and children: James, David, and Samantha (and Baby Red Pepper)

For the past 5 years, Jon has served as the Pastor and Camp Director at Calvary Baptist Church in Dugspur, VA. He received his pastoral ordination in 2010. His references tell us that, in this leadership role, he has demonstrated a genuine love for people, a humble and teachable spirit, a deep commitment to Scripture, and a dedicated, caring heart. Jon has completed a Master’s Degree in Biblical Languages and a Bachelor’s Degree in Pastoral Ministry from Pensacola Christian College in Pensacola, FL. According to Jon’s own testimony, his wife, Rachel, is “one of my greatest strengths and assets in the ministry.” Rachel has a Master’s Degree in English Education and Bachelor’s Degree in English, also from Pensacola Christian College. She became a member of the PCC faculty, teaching literature and English grammar while her husband attended seminary. Rachel is also a gifted pianist who teaches students while she raises her children. Jon and Rachel are native New Englanders, having both grown up in Southern Maine. They feel a strong calling to return to this area and assist with building God’s Kingdom in this area of the country. Jon will be preaching live at our Raymond Campus on August 9, and at our Greenland Campus on August 16. Meet and Greet Receptions are planned at each Campus.

Operating FundRevenue / Expense Summary

6 Months through June 30

2015 Actual Budget Actual vs. Budget

Giving $1,104,773 $1,113,000 $(8,227)Net Expenses $1,127,895 $1,143,069 $(15,174)Income/(Loss)

$ (23,122) $ (30,069) $ 6,947

FINANCIAL

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 AIR TV - Portsmouth ppmtv, Channel 98, Exeter, Brentwood and Stratham Public TV Channel 98, 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 12:00pmWeb - Live broadcasts Sundays at 9:00 & 11:00am. Archives on demand 24/7.

CD and DVD - Full worship services available in the Fellowship Hall.

Office HoursMonday - Thursday ........................8:30am - 5:00pm

Closed on Friday in July and August Reception closed from 12:30 - 1:30pm

WELCOME GUESTS!We 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 and to ask any questions you may have at our Welcoming Center. There are also Daily Breads available at the Welcome Center.

Welcome PacketMore information about Bethany Church and our ministries is available at our Information Center.

The CaféOur cafe is located directly across from the Sanctuary to the left of the stairwell. It is open Sunday mornings from 8:30am until 11:00am. An assortment of food and beverages are available.

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 in the box at the Information Center.

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 MKiper@bethanychurch.com.

Gluten-Free Communion WafersWe are now offering a gluten-free option for Communion. Communion is celebrated the second Sunday of each month. Pick them up at the Information Center or see an usher before the service.

Special Membership Meeting to Call an Associate Pastor for our Raymond, NH CampusIn accordance with Bethany Church By-Laws Article 1, Section F-4b ‘The Call of Associate Pastors’, a Special Membership Meeting will be held on August 23, 2015 at the conclusion of all services for the purpose to Call an Associate Pastor for our Raymond, NH Campus. Jonathan D. LaMontagne has been interviewed by the Pastors and Elders of Bethany Church and is being recommended to the Church. A vote of affirmation will take place on Sunday, August 23rd. Please refer to Jonathan’s bio on the preceeding page.

ANNOUNCEMENTSLIFT Summer Study-Next meeting July 28 Contact: Leanne Knight (LKnight@bethanychurch.com) This week the LIFT Summer Series continues Tuesday night, with the guys meeting in the Barn from 7:00-9:00pm and the girls also meeting off-site in Madbury from 7:00-9:00pm. For more information please see the full write-up under "Spiritual Development" in this bulletin or contact Leanne.

Leadership Summit 2015 YOU ARE A LEADER No matter where you lead! Mom’s lead at home, coaches lead on the field, and everywhere you go, you have the opportunity to lead others to greater places. Join over 200,000 people worldwide at The Global Leadership Summit Simulcast August 6 & 7, here at Bethany Church. Hear inspiring speakers from the Christian world and prominent business leaders share how they inspire, lead and disciple people around them. Registration is a low $119.00, and if you are an Educator, a member of The Armed Forces or in a Parachurch Organization, the price is only $79.00. Use the Church code GLS15HOST when registering!

15th Annual Marriage WeekendNovember 6-8, Wolfeboro, NH Contact: Stephanie Sluder ((603-339-0788 or sbailey126@yahoo.com)"Making Marriages Flourish" is the title of the 2015 Marriage Weekend. The Weekend will `be held November 6-8, in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire and will be led by Dr. Sam Hollo, Director of The Carpenter's Workshop, and his lovely wife Esther. The focus will be on returning to God's design for marriage and learning what makes marriages succeed. The cost of the weekend is $400 and you can register today in The Hub. You can also register by contacting Stephanie Sluder. Come and invest time in your marriage and learn about the pleasure God designed for every marriage.

PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIESAll Kids Need to Hear About God's Love Contact: Jan Dietrich (JDietrich@bethanychurch.com) Consider joining Kids' Ministries' team to bring God's message of love to kids with specific needs. Expand your world, get experience for your studies, or just come love on some special kids. Let's make the message of God’s love accessible to everyone.

Are you hearing God's call to serve? Contact: Scott McKinney (603-926-0361 or rscottmck@gmail.com) Your heart for either adults or kids suffering through separation and divorce will be dearly appreciated as part of our support teams beginning in September! Bethany's Divorce Care and Divorce Care for Kids programs need your commitment on Weds evenings or Sunday mornings for 13 weeks! Will you follow God's call for His people?

Accompanist needed for “Hymn Sings” Thursdays, 7:00pm-Room 107 Contact: Nancy McKinney (603.926-0361 or nancy_mckinney@comcast.net) ACCOMPANIST urgently needed for our Bethany outreach Hymn Sings to the shut- ins. We’d love other voices too. Contact Nancy for more information.

God wants His daughters back!Contact: Rosanne Palombi (RPalombi@bethanychurch.com)Do you have a heart to reach them? Are you passionate about making disciples of girls/women ages 7th grade and up? Accept this invitation. Be a part of making From the Heart 2015 better than ever. Brainstorm other potential “For Girls Only” outreach opportunities. Because no one should experience life without Jesus.

Operation Blessing needs volunteers!Contact: Allison Shearer (603-430-8561)We are looking for men and women to volunteer their time, muscles, and friendly smiles. A few areas that we are looking for help in would be: Food Pantry, Clothes Sorting, Repair Shop and Front Desk. We are also looking for groups of volunteers to help with some bigger projects: Grounds Maintenance, Painting and Washing Windows. Volunteer hours are: Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays 10:00am-12pm & 1:00pm-4:00pm, or if your brave 10:00am-4:00pm.

Summer Help Contact: Pat Fuller (PFuller@bethanychurch.com) Our Students, Kids, Welcoming, Tech Arts & Café Ministries all need help this Summer. There are so many openings, which means many opportunities for you, to finally have a chance to be involved and make a difference. Visit The Hub. Find out where you can serve, or email Pat.

Blood Drive Wednesday, July 29 Noon - 5:00pm Bethany Church Café

Appointments are recommended schedule online www.redcrossblood.org

or call 1-800-RED CROSS

Week 4: Powerful Families Rev. Dr. Dirk Rodgers, Executive Pastor

Bethany Church

Sermon Notes: Week 4: The Ten Suggestions? — Powerful Families

The Great Commandment

“'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ All the _______ and the _________ hang on

these two commandments.” Matthew 22:37-40

The Fifth Commandment

“Honor your father and your mother, as the LORD your God has commanded you, so that you may _______ _______ and that it may go well with you in the

land the LORD your God is giving you.”

“Honor” in this context carries a rich set of meanings: to treasure, to reward, to respect, to obey, to value, to regard in high esteem.

Encouraging Honor

Parents and others in authority must live in a way that encourages honor.

Honor God

“'A son honors his father, and a slave his master. If I am a father, where is the _______ due me? If I am a master, where is the respect due me?' says the

LORD Almighty.” Malachi 1:6 Honor your Spouse

“Submit to _____ __________ out of reverence for Christ.” “Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands as you do to the Lord.”

“Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her....”

“Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 'Honor your father and mother....'” Ephesians 5:21, 22, 25; 6:1-2a

In God's kingdom, authority and submission are not dirty words. They work together to ensure healthy, strong and joy-filled families.

Honor Others

“Slaves, obey your earthly masters with __________ and fear, and with sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ. Obey them not only to win their favor when their eye is on you, but as slaves of Christ, doing the will of God from

your heart.” Ephesians 6:5-6

“And masters, treat your slaves in the same way. Do not threaten them, since you know that he who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and there is no

____________ with him.” Ephesians 6:9

Paul is not saying that we should ignore injustice, oppression or abuse. Rather, he is taking this discussion to a whole other level. He is telling us that no matter what our station in this life may be, we have an obligation to honor one another.

Giving Honor All this effort we have put into training our children ends up training us. We have actually had to learn better how to honor God, honor our spouse and honor one another.

Broad and _______

The Ten Commandments each start with one, very concrete problem and then, as we unpack them, they expand into broader and deeper areas of challenge.

The Fifth Commandment, which requires us to honor our parents, also requires us to honor all those who have authority in our lives.

Near and ________

We start with honor in the home, and God intends that, from this source, honor will spread throughout His people and into the world around us.

Connect Group Discussion Guide: Week 4 — Powerful Families

OPENING

How did you learn to “honor” your parents? How did they encourage or discourage you from honoring them?

GOING DEEPER

1. Read the Fifth Commandment in the sermon notes, above. How would you define the word honor?

2. Why is it important for parents to honor God if they want their children to honor them?

3. How does our treatment of our spouse or former spouse affect our children’s willingness to respect authority?

4. How can we honor authority, even if we don’t necessarily agree with some of their decisions and actions?

CHALLENGE

What can we do to better encourage our children to “honor your father and mother”, even if we do not have children of our own?

Continue to memorize the first five commandments with your family and your Connect Group.

Soulfest 2015 - August 6-8 Featuring appearances by our own

Drew Yount !! for 15% off tickets thru 8/6 enter

Bethany Code SF15DEL Information available at the Welcome Area

CONNECTINGConnect Groups A Connect Group is a small gathering of people who meet regularly in order to grow spiritually. Groups meet at various times and places around our region. We also have various type of groups: women, men, young adults, couples, etc. But all Connect Groups share the same basic objectives: Meet regularly to encourage and support one another, Study the Scriptures together, Pray Together, Have Fun Together! Visit our website to begin your search for a Connect Group near you!

THE TEN COMMANDMENTS

YOU SHALL HAVE NO OTHER GODS BEFORE ME

YOU SHALL NOT MAKE FOR YOURSELF AN IDOL

YOU SHALL NOT MISUSE THE NAME OF THE LORD YOUR GOD

OBSERVE THE SABBATH DAY BY KEEPING IT HOLY

HONOR YOUR FATHER AND YOUR MOTHER

YOU SHALL NOT MURDER

YOU SHALL NOT COMMIT ADULTERY

YOU SHALL NOT STEAL

YOU SHALL NOT GIVE FALSE TESTIMONY AGAINST YOUR NEIGHBOR

YOU SHALL NOT COVET

(Deuteronomy 5:7-21)

PRAYER & CARINGIntercessory PrayerIntercessory prayer is being held in the front of the Sanctuary between Sunday services from 10:30-10:50am. We are praying for the pastors, staff and ministries of Bethany Church and other prayer needs and requests of the Bethany Church family. Weekly Prayer Bulletins are available at the Welcome Center.

Visitation Team/Compassion Meals Contact: Pat Fuller (PFuller@bethanychurch.com) 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.

On The Move MinistryContact: Gary Dellner (gdellner@yahoo.com) 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. To find out more, please visit our website: bethanychurch.com.

Cancer Prayer Support Group August 2, 11:00am - 3rd Floor Meeting Room 1st Sunday of Each Month Contact: Carole English (CEnglish@bethanychurch.com) If you’re dealing with cancer or survived cancer, we ask you to join this support group. Receive prayer and encouragement from those who have walked this path.

SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENTChanges That Heal and Beyond August 10 - 6:30 - 8:00pm - The Café Contact: Pat Fuller (PFuller@bethanychurch.com) “Changes That Heal and Beyond” will build on the learning and insights explored in last Fall’s “Changes That Heal” Group Study. This program focuses on building an awareness of the hindrances that keep us from an intimate relationship with Jesus and limits our relationships with one another.

Stonecroft Bible Studies Contact: Lane Henderson (lanekh@comcast.net 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.

Searching the ScripturesFor Seniors and Others Tuesdays, 2:00 - 3:30pm, Room 121Contact: Pat Fuller (PFuller@bethanychurch.com) We are studying the Holy Spirit with Pastor Dirk Rodgers. A weekly study guide is provided at each class. Come and join us every Tuesday afternoon as we gather for fellowship and the study of His Word. We also join together once a month and go out to lunch.

LIFT Summer Study-Next meeting July 28Contact: Leanne Knight (LKnight@bethanychurch.com) This Summer, Lift, our 20’s-30’s group, is participating in a 6 week Guys/Gals study. Running every other Tuesday the Guys will be meeting in the Barn from 7:00-9:00pm. They will be doing a 33 The Series study, “A Man and His Design”. This study will help men navigate through some realities that have created cultural confusion. The Gals will meet in a home offsite, in Madbury, from 7:00-9:00pm. They will be using author and Bible teacher Lisa Haper’s study, “What Every Girl Wants: A Portrait of Perfect Love & Intimacy in the Song of Solomon.” To get the address of the women’s study group, please contact Leanne Knight. For more information about both of these studies, please check out the Lift link on our Bethany Church website or the Lift Facebook page.

PRAYER & CARINGBefore You Divorce Contact: Bill Maloney (603-475-4235) or Pauline Maloney (603-944-7993) Is there a couple you know who is struggling in their marriage and heading for divorce? Is your marriage struggling? Give us a call. We work with one couple at a time, helping them to restore their marriage.

Stephen Ministry Contact: Bonnie O’Keefe (603-772-2748) 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.

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.

Celebrate Recovery - Fellowship Hall Thursdays, Dinner 5:45pm-Discussion 6:30pm Contact: Max (603-505-2600) Come and experience a safe place to find freedom from life’s hurts, hang-ups and habits. Everyone over 18 is welcomed. Just come join us! Contact Max for more information.

Prayer Shawl Ministry Saturdays, 9:30am, Me & Ollie’s - Greenland Contact: Dennie Forte (pdforte@comcast.net or 603-431-0024) Comfort and Joy!! Love and Peace!! These are just a few of the prayerful gifts stitched into every Prayer Shawl. If you or someone you know will benefit from the warmth and caring that a Prayer Shawl will bring, please ask at the Welcoming Center or Church office.

KID’S MINISTRYKids’ Summer Program Contact: Jan Dietrich (JDietrich@bethanychurch.com)It’s time for the beach and vacations, but it’s also a time to continue learning and growing. Kids’ Ministries’ desire is to provide a class for every child, every Sunday where they can discover God’s amazing truths. But we can’t do that without you. Ministry is a team sport. You don’t have to be a teacher…most aren’t. Just come with a love for kids and a love for God. Stop by the The Hub and speak to Julie or Pat; or contact Jan.

Help Kids Give Contact: Jan Dietrich (JDietrich@bethanychurch.com)Our kiddos take part in lots of projects that share God’s love with others. If you use/have any of these items, consider donating them: empty Altoid tins, baby food jars (labels off please), buttons, pipe cleaners, yarn, colored tissue paper. Drop items in the collection bin at the boat on the kids’ level,

Lightly Used Backpacks Needed Contact: Jan Dietrich (JDietrich@bethanychurch.com)As kids get geared up for the new school year, consider donating their lightly used backpack for the homeless.

Start Your Shoeboxes! Contact: Jan Dietrich (JDietrich@bethanychurch.com)School supplies are on sale! (I got boxes of markers for .50.) So, find a box and start putting supplies aside for kids around the world. Our Operation Christmas Child project will be here before you know it!

2015 Family Camp “Better Than Gold” Contact: Jan Dietrich (JDietrich @bethanychurch.com) Time to sign up for Family Camp. Get ready for a weekend adventure of fun, faith and friends. Your family will discover a treasure that is

“Better Than Gold”.There’ll be skits, music, games, crafts, swimming, a special guest and fireworks…balanced by time to just hang out.**For more info, check out the display on the kids’ level.

CONTACT INFORMATIONBethany Main Number603-431-3646

After Hours Emergency CareDial 603-431-3646 and press 2

Ministry Bulletin Announcements communications@bethanychurch.com by 5:00pm on Monday.

BOARD OF ELDERS: CONTACT INFORMATION: Jim Serpliss, Chairman 207-363-4344Peter Schaeffer, Vice-Chair 603-436-5284 Robert Goodman, Treasurer 603-661-5969 Francois Vorster, Secretary 603-580-1981 Peter Hopkinson 603-778-9880 Pauline Maloney 603-944-7993 Eric Savage 603-772-6259 George Swible 603-659-3549

Elders@bethanychurch.com

Minutes from the Elders’ meetings are available at the Information Center: Bethany Church Offices: 603.431.3646 www.bethanychurch.com

BETHANY’S LEADERSHIP STAFF

500 Breakfast Hill RoadGreenland, NH 03840Phone: (603) 431-3646Fax: (603) 334-6072www.bethanychurch.com

RAYMOND CAMPUS STAFFAli Bousquin Family Ministries DirectorABousquin@bethanychurch.com 603-570-9002

Katie Lovgren Worship Arts CoordinatorKLovgren@bethanychurch.com 603-570-9041

Kim O’Brien Executive AssistantKObrien@bethanychurch.com 603-570-9041

Rev. Dr. Bruce Boria Senior PastorExec. Asst. Rosanne Palombi 603-570-9005RPalombi@bethanychurch.com 603-570-9035

Rev. Dr. Dirk Rodgers Executive PastorDRodgers@bethanychurch.com 603-570-9009Exec. Asst. Pat Fuller 603-570-9033PFuller@bethanychurch.com

Rev. Tim Carpenter Family Ministries Pastor TCarpenter@bethanychurch.com 603-570-9036 Exec. Asst. Leanne Knight 603-570-9029 LKnight@bethanychurch.com

Gene Bullis Church Administrator GBullis@bethanychurch.com 603-570-9007

Steve Bailey Facilities Operations Mgr./IT Mgr. SBailey@bethanychurch.com 603-570-9043

Greg Brooks Communications Coordinator GBrooks@bethanychurch.com 603-570-9024

Jan Dietrich Kids’ Ministries CoordinatorJDietrich@bethanychurch.com 603-570-9010

Carole English Accounting CoordinatorCEnglish@bethanychurch.com 603-570-9006

Pat Fuller Caring CoordinatorPFuller@bethanychurch.com 603-570-9033

Julie Huwe Events CoordinatorJHuwe@bethanychurch.com 603-570-9023

Martha Kiper Connecting CoordinatorMKiper@bethanychurch.com 603-570-9071

Joe Sommers Technical Arts CoordinatorJSommers@bethanychurch.com 603-570-9027

Rev. Bob Whittet Missions Pastor BWhittet@bethanychurch.com 603-570-9129

Drew Yount Worship Arts CoordinatorDYount@bethanychurch.com 603-570-9008