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TODAY’S GOOD NEWS

SPECIAL EDITION 9

HONOURING MARTHAS AND MARYS Pastor Stephan and Stephanie

As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him.  She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said.  But Martha was distracted

by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him and asked, “Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself?

Tell her to help me!” “Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed—or indeed only one.

Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.” LUKE 10:38-42

WATCH THE SERMON LIVESTREAM VIA FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/bethelbarrie/

WATCH THE SERMON LIVE VIA ZOOM sermon notes available Sunday morning

on the home page of bethelbarrie.ca scroll down & click to view.

CONNECT WITH YOUR BETHEL FAMILY VIA ZOOM SUN 9:15 AM - THE RIVER WITH RALPH

TUES 6:30 PM - CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

Bethel Community Church - draw | delight | develop | deploy May 10, 2020

HELLO FROM BETHEL

PRAISE GOD FOR THE GIFT OF MOTHERS

Honour her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring

her praise at the city gate. PROVERBS 31:31

She is clothed with strength and dignity;

she can laugh at the days to come. PROVERBS 31:25

Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also,

and he praises her: 'Many women have done

excellently, but you surpass them all.’

PROVERBS 31:28–29

TO OUR BETHEL FAMILY Please be mindful that we need to continue to pay staff, missionaries

and utilities during this crisis.

Tithes and offerings can be sent via:

1) a cheque in the mail

2) e-transfer through your bank use bethel@bethelbarrie.ca

email the answer to your security question to Ralph Chesterman ralphjnr123@gmailcom

3) Canada Helps via credit card. Visit our website bethelbarrie.ca

and click GIVE (top right corner).

Set yourself a weekly reminder. Pray for our church & community.

*drop off tithes at the church* look for the gold mailbox slot at the unused entrance which faces

the one lane driveway WE ARE PARTNERS WITH GOD

HE WILL DO HIS PART, WE MUST DO OUR PART Our Bethel family will grow

stronger and closer through this.

HOW TO STAY IN TOUCH ……………………………………… Please contact council members

for any support you need. Even if it’s just for a chat!

office voicemail and email will be checked regularly 705-722-5221

bethel@bethelbarrie.ca

In an emergency, Pastor Stephan can be

reached at 705-500-0411.

For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my

mother's womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.

Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well.

PSALM 139:13-14

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BETHEL COMMUNITY CHURCH IS A MEMBER AND SUPPORTER OF THE EVANGELICAL FELLOWSHIP OF CANADA & THE BARRIE CHRISTIAN COUNCIL.

QUESTIONS? IDEAS? THOUGHTS? CONCERNS? Council wants to hear from you.

Dan - danlazazzera@rogers.com 705 737 3294 (call/text) Brian - bgreig@rogers.com 705-627-6701 (call/text) Deb - drbyrailroad@gmail.com 705-627-1865 (call/text) Lynn - patiencepiano@hotmail.com 705-728-4191 (call) Ralph - ralphjnr123@gmail.com 705-718-8472 (call/text) Monika - monikamaizis@rogers.com (email only)

You should be known for the beauty that comes from within, the unfading beauty of a

gentle and quiet spirit, which is so precious to

God.

1 PETER 3:4

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE RIVER - MAY 3/20 handouts available on home page of bethelbarrie.ca - scroll down & click

STUDYING 1 PETER 1:10-24 Peter encourages us to gird up our minds and take control of our thoughts. He says it’s time to secure your mind and rest your hope fully in the truth of Jesus. It’s a learning process. Learn to rest your mind on the Truth and place your hope in the Lord. Hope for today, hope for tomorrow and hope for all eternity. Banish fear and trust in the Lord! Set your hope on God’s truth. No need to be tormented, rest your mind in the hope of God. We are children of God called to be holy as He is holy. God is not a pushover. He expects our obedience. His judgements are righteous. We must conduct ourselves with a reverent fear of God because the cost of our redemption was precious and priceless. A HUGE price was paid. We must understand and come to see it as precious. (To fully understand the price that God paid and the price that Jesus paid study Isaiah 53 monthly.). God’s love is powerful. God’s love is incorruptible. We as God’s people should know what love looks like. We are commanded to love one another with a fervent love and from a pure heart with pure motives. Love asks “how can I bless you?” All believers are to share the pure, holy, untainted love of God. His love is what sets us apart from others. His love is how others recognize something is different about us. The love of God for us, our love for Him and our love for each other. It’s a living love from a living God. Stir up your hearts! Love one another with a fervent living love.

EXTRA! EXTRA! READ ALL ABOUT IT! Envisage Pregnancy Services

launches their first ever Virtual Baby Bottle Campaign

May 10 2020!

THIS WEEK AT BETHEL office hours and all programming is

suspended until further notice visit bethelbarrie.ca for updates

She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of

kindness is on her tongue. PROVERBS 31:26

PRAISE GOD FOR ZOOM The River with Ralph

Sunday 9:15am Congregational Prayer

Tuesday 6:30pm

And his mother treasured up all these things in her heart.

LUKE 2:51

Announcing the first ever Virtual Baby Bottle Campaign! Today’s the day the Annual Baby Bottle campaign hits the “Start” button! From now until Father’s Day on

June 21, we ask that you prayerfully consider donating to fill their virtual baby bottle!

Visit Online: https://envisagepregnancy.ca/ Phone: 705-739-7280 Text: 705-739-7280 Mail: 5 Sophia St. East, Barrie, ON L4M 1Y1

“Like” them on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and/or check in on their website.

Envisage thanks you for your support! THEIR GOAL IS TO RAISE > > > > $50,000 < < < <

There is no power for change greater than a community committed to a common goal

Life 100.3 FM radio

We are grateful for Scott Jackson stepping up to help us with our Virtual Worship service! Many of us have been listeners of Life 100.3 since it first went on the air. I know personally how impactful this ministry has been in my life. Please consider supporting them. Deb Rivas Donate Online: https://lifeonline.fm/donate/ Donate By Phone: 705 735 3370 or 1 866 735 3370 Have Your Credit Card Handy Donate Offline: Mail a cheque or money order payable to Trust Communications Ministries 115 Bell Farm Road, Suite 111, Barrie, ON L5M 5G1 Partner with us via a monthly automatic withdrawal from your account to us on the 15th of each month. Call1-866-735-3370 or email the Office Manager

contact on our website. Thank you again for your donation. We are listener-supported and count on your donations to keep this ministry strong.

Psalm 91 NKJ

BEHOLD! CHILDREN OF GOD

My precious sons and daughters,

You are worthy of being loved.

Not because of the personality, charm, or sense of humour that I have given you, but because you are so precious that

I died for you. All my love, forever and always,

Jesus

To Fran, this funeral meant everything.   She so wanted us to dance and sing praises to our Lord God.  

She wanted it to be something special. Fran… it will be special!  

Yours will be our first ever Virtual Funeral.   We can all still sing and dance in our homes.  

We will always remember your “never give up” attitude, your deep love of family, your care and concern for

your sisters and brothers in Christ, and most of all…. your deep and abiding love in our Saviour and Lord, Jesus Christ.  

You, dear friend, precious sister… will never be forgotten.   Until we meet again… we will rest in the knowledge of where you are.  

HOW TO CONNECT TO THE FUNERAL SERVICE: Via Facebook or Via Zoom: Fran’s service live streamed on FaceBook and Zoom.

(exactly the same format as our Church Services)   Zoom details will emailed to our Bethel family around 12:30pm on Friday May 22.

Connect by Phone: Call Deb Rinas (705 726 8310) on or before Thursday 21. You’ll be added to the Zoom phone list.  

On Friday morning you will be called and given the details needed to dial in.

Let’s join our hearts and our voices to celebrate a life devoted to the service and love of Jesus Christ. She is in His presence now. That’s worth celebrating!

She so wanted us to

dance and sing praises

to our Lord  God.

our beloved sister Fran Virtual Funeral Service

Frances Kunce-Rea

Friday, May 22nd 

1:00 pm    

Memorial Donations to Camp Promise would be appreciated by the family