dave@bethelfree.com

We exist to glorify God, point people to new life in Christ and help them follow him as a way of life.

Pray for Bethel Ministries & Missions: • Praise God for the many servants he has raised up to serve in the various ministries

in Bethel and in the community. Pray as teams continue to get trained and equipped and that people would desire to serve according to their gifts.

• Pray for Bethany EFC of Esmond and Faith EFC of Grace City and the rural church ministry Bethel is doing alongside them.

• Pray for the regional and global missions and work being done for the kingdom, especially: Steve & Kathy Austvold, Cooperstown Bible Camp, Bruce Dick, Paul & Patty Durbin, FaHoCha Bible Camp, Tim & Diane Fellows, Michael & Emilie Gibbons, Daryl & Valerie Griffin, Hope Center (Dean Stienkeoway, Board Member), Karl Krause & CEF, Aaron & Lynn Moss, Kermit & Yvette Paulson, Shaun Prince & CRU, Fred & Desi Schmidt, Stories of Hope and their families and ministries in prayer.

Pastoral Staff

Bryce Harcey Lead Pastor

Nathan Palatsky Associate Pastor

PO Box 718 – 1312 E Walnut St

Devils Lake, ND 58301 Phone: (701) 662-3758 www.bethelfree.com

Office Email: office@bethelfree.com

September 15, 2019

bryce@bethelfree.com nathan@bethelfree.com

Dave Fix Care Pastor Today’s Songs:

Today’s Worship Leader: Logan Herman Christ Arose Hosanna King of My Heart Great I Am Bigger Than

Today’s Message: “Faithful Through the Fire”

Part 3 of Daniel: Living a Life of Faith Pastor Nathan

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Sunday School Classes: Children, youth and adult Sunday School classes started last Sunday. You can still join a class. For a class list visit The Welcome Center.

The Gathering: Join us for a time of special worship on Wednesday, September 25 at 6:30 pm. The youth group will be in the sanctuary & Awana will meet as usual.

Awana & The Underground Youth Group meet each Wednesday at 6:30 pm.

Tuesday Women’s Bible Study: “He Speaks To Me” by Priscilla Shirer starts Tuesday, September 17 at 9:30 am at Bethel. The cost is $15. If interested, please sign up at The Welcome Center.

Wednesday Women’s Bible Study: “God of Creation” by Jen Wilkin starts on Wednesday, September 18 at 9:30 am at Bethel. The cost is $20. If interested, please sign up at The Welcome Center.

Women’s Retreat: At Cooperstown Bible Camp Friday, Sept. 20 – Sunday, Sept. 22. Guest speaker Danae Dobson. Cost $135. Register at cooperstownbiblecamp.com or (701) 797-2174. Brochures available at The Welcome Center.

See You at the Pole: Around the globe, on Wednesday, September 25, students will gather around flagpoles to pray for their school. DL High School & Leeds Public School at 7:00 am and CMS at 8:00 am. Please see Pastor Nathan for more information.

Harvest Party: Bethel’s annual Harvest Party is Sunday, October 6th at 3:30 pm. Looking for 8 people to bring a chili or stew. Sign up at The Welcome Center. Also looking for someone to help plan children, youth & adult games. For more information contact Eileen Herman (701) 739-9680.

Right Now Media: Check out our Fall 2019 channel with 3 highlighted Bible studies at link.bethelfree.com/fall2019. It’s free to join! Over 20,000 discipleship videos for all ages. If you haven’t signed up yet visit: link.bethelfree.com/rnm.

Saturday Morning Prayer: Everyone is welcome to join us on Saturday mornings at 8:00 am. This is a time to pray for theneeds of the church and for specific prayer requests within our congregation. For more information talk to Pastor Dave.

Awana Volunteers Needed: Looking for volunteers to help at regular club night on Wednesdays. Please contact Pastor Nathan (701) 662-3758 or Justin Herman (701) 739-8332 if you’re interested.

Golf Tournament: FaHoCha Bible Camp is hosting their 17th annual golf tournament on Saturday, Sept. 28 at 1:00 pm at Creel Bay Golf Course. Proceeds provide scholarships to underprivileged youth. For more information contact Jay Deckert (701) 351-4835.

Suicide Prevention Training: Suicide is a growing problem. Want to know what the church can do to help? Bethel is hosting a Suicide Prevention Training on Tuesday, October 1 at 7:00 pm. This event is recommended for pastors, leaders and anyone who is interested in learning more. For more information contact Pastor Dave.

Steer Missions Conference: Steer, Inc., a mission support ministry, will be hosting their annual mission conference “How Will They Hear?” in Bismarck October 4-5. For more information visit steerinc.com.

OCC Shoeboxes: Please take a plastic shoebox to fill and return for Operation Christmas Child. Shoeboxes are available near the mailboxes in the foyer. Please fill and drop off before Monday, Nov. 18. Stop by the OCC table in the foyer for information on how to donate individual items. Any questions, see Kathy Stienkoway.

REPORT FINANCIAL ATTENDANCE Last Week $ 7,763.52 253 (avg 259) Weekly Offering Budget $ 8,975.00 Giving as of 9-8-19 $ 342,707.71 2019 Annual Budget $ 466,700.00

**Thank you for your faithful giving to God’s work at Bethel Church**

Bible Readings for the Week:

Today – Ezekiel 18 & Psalms 62-63 Monday – Ezekiel 19 & Psalms 64-65 Tuesday – Ezekiel 20 & Psalms 66-67 Wednesday – Ezekiel 21 & Psalm 68 Thursday – Ezekiel 22 & Psalm 69 Friday – Ezekiel 23 & Psalms 70-71 Saturday – Ezekiel 24 & Psalm 72 Sunday – Ezekiel 25 & Psalm 73

SERVANTS FOR TODAY, September 15 Worship Service Nursery: Nicole & Logan Herman & Sasha Dick Children’s Church: Eileen Herman, Caleb & Cody Jorgenson Sunday School Nursery: Becca & Michelle Herman Coffee Servers: Dave & Lori Kosmatka

SERVANTS FOR SUNDAY, September 22 Worship Service Nursery: Lori Slaubaugh, Andrea Deckert & Anna Janssen Children’s Church: Laurie, Becca & Hannah Morstad Sunday School Nursery: Becca Herman & Meg Nelson Coffee Servers: Dean & Kathy Stienkoway September Greeters: Michael & Karen Tiradani September Ushers: Bob Christie, Toren Mohs, Darin Mikkelson, Dean Stienkeoway