8 Bethany Newsletter DECEMBER 2015 Fall Festival 2015 Volunteers thank you Thank you to all who prayed, volunteered, donated candy and worked at the Fall Festival. We had another successful outreach event. Approximately 1,000 people came through the doors and we had over 100 workers. Praise God there was enough workers plus about 18 teens that came and helped. There were over 25,000 pieces of candy given out, and all who saw the Magic Bob show received hot dogs and potato chips. Another big praise was that the building was cleaned up by 10pm and ready for Connection Sunday the next day. Thanks to the Bethany Families, many smiling faces, and helping hands who made it all possible. PrimeTimers Christmas Party (ages 50+) Wednesday, December 9th @ noon Dust off your favorite Christmas sweater & slip on those colorful holiday socks then join us for an afternoon of merry mirth. Please bring a wrapped $5 Christmas gift to pass. Cost for catered lunch is $15, due by Wednesday, December 2nd to Sheryl MacPhee, Carol Meinhardt or Harold Warntz. Sign up at the Welcome Center and pick up a flyer. BETHANY CHURCH Bethany has been situated on the corner of 15 Mile Road and Beaconsfield for almost 60 years, and has a rich heritage that involves Christ followers who are devoted to seeking the will of God. We know it is no accident that we have been placed on this corner and we strive to reach out to our community with the love of Christ. 19700 15 Mile Road Clinton Twp. Mi 48035 Phone: 586-791-1190 Fax: 586-791-2959 Email: [email protected]Website: connect2bethany.org Office hours: M & T 10am-4pm W - F 9am-5pm Single Seniors (ages 55+) Christmas Luncheon Thursday, December 10th @ 12:30pm Our Christmas luncheon will be at the Harbor House restaurant. Please bring a $5 edible gift to exchange. Sign up at the Welcome Center. 1 Bethany Newsletter DECEMBER 2015 Christmas Eve Service Thursday, December 24th @ 6pm A family worship experience as we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior. Events This Month Dec 4 Ladies Event Dec 6 Communion AM Dec 12 BIA Bowling Dec 13 Donut Sunday Choir Concert Dec 16 Souled Out Event Dec 20 Music Night Dec 24 Christmas Eve Service Dec 31 Souled Out All-Nighter Inside this issue: Classes 2 Missions 3 Church Calendar 5 Upcoming events 6 Youth group events 7 Welcome! We are very thankful to have you with us. If you are a first time guest to Bethany, please stop by the Welcome Center, and give us the opportunity to meet you! For information on any of Bethany’s ministries, pick up a flyer at the Welcome Center or see Bethany’s web page. Please join us again to discover the difference God can make in your life. Pastor Mark Reynolds December Memory Verse “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.” Luke 2:14 KJV Volume 4, Issue 12 December 2015 What is the Christmas story? Christmas has become a commercial holiday in many countries, celebrated with lights, banquets and gifts. But the true Christmas story is far more exciting – worth celebrating in every home! The Bible tells the true Christmas story: “Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. And her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, resolved to divorce her quietly. But as he considered these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, ‘Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary as your wife, for that which is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.’ “All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet: ‘Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel’ which means, God with us” (Matthew 1:18-23). www.gotQuestions.org Joy! Unspeakable Joy! Bethany Choir Concert Sunday, December 13th @ 11am “But the angel said to them, “Don't be afraid! I am here with good news for you, which will bring great joy to all the people.” Luke 2:10a Bethany Music Night Sunday, December 20th @ 6pm An Evening of Christmas Music by the musicians of Bethany! See Erin Madak to participate.
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8 Bethany Newsletter DECEMBER 2015
Fall Festival 2015 Volunteers thank you
Thank you to all who prayed, volunteered,
donated candy and worked at the Fall Festival. We
had another successful outreach event. Approximately 1,000 people came through the
doors and we had over 100 workers. Praise God
there was enough workers plus about 18 teens
that came and helped. There were over 25,000
pieces of candy given out, and all who saw the
Magic Bob show received hot dogs and potato
chips. Another big praise was that the building was
cleaned up by 10pm and ready for Connection
Sunday the next day. Thanks to the Bethany Families, many smiling
faces, and helping hands who made it all possible.
PrimeTimers Christmas Party (ages 50+)
Wednesday, December 9th @ noon Dust off your favorite Christmas
sweater & slip on those colorful
holiday socks then join us for an
afternoon of merry mirth. Please bring a wrapped $5
Christmas gift to pass. Cost for catered lunch is $15,
due by Wednesday, December 2nd to Sheryl
MacPhee, Carol Meinhardt or Harold Warntz. Sign
up at the Welcome Center and pick up a flyer.
BETHANY CHURCH
Bethany has been situated on the corner of 15 Mile Road
and Beaconsfield for almost 60 years, and has a rich
heritage that involves Christ followers who are devoted to
seeking the will of God. We know it is no accident that we
have been placed on this corner and we strive to reach out
7:00pm Bible Study & Prayer Service, Youth Groups,
Women’s Bible Study
Thursday
7:00pm Choir Practice
Saturday
8:00am Men’s Bible Study
Winter Weekly Schedule
Children's Choir—Save the Date March 20th @ 11am Bethany’s Children's choir will present the musical "Back to the Cross."
Rehearsals begin January 6th @ 6pm. See Erin Madak for more information.
Ladies Ministry Events (Please note the Ladies Ministry events are planned for women 18 & over; there is no childcare at our events – Thank you for understanding.)
Potluck Dinner / Christmas Cookie Exchange December 4th @ 6:30pm
Ladies, we want to start your holiday season with Joy! Come for
a potluck fellowship and then a yummy cookie exchange. You can
come to both or pick one that fits your schedule. Please sign up by
Wednesday, December 2nd at the Welcome Center. To be part of
the Cookie Exchange bring 5 dozen cookies to share and also take
home. Any questions about this event contact Vicky Barbieri.
Ladies Bible Study
Wednesday, January 6th @ 7pm
Ladies will begin the study, “The Pursuit of God” by A.W. Tozer.
Lavender Spa Retreat
Saturday, January 23, 2016 8:30am - 4pm Join us as we spend the day together digging deeper into
God's Word. This might be the perfect Christmas Gift for the
lady in your life. Gift Certificates are available. The retreat is
$40 per person. Register now with a $10 deposit. (Balance
due January 10, 2016) Connect with Vickie Contrucci or
Kathy Tucker for more information.
The Ladies Annual Auction Thank you to the ladies that enjoyed an evening filled with devotion, refreshment
and an opportunity to bless a local ministry. All in
attendance were touched by Refuge Detroit, a
new inner city church plant. Through the auction
the ladies gave a gift of over $2,700.00 to this
ministry. Thank you to all who assisted and
participated.
January 6th
7 Bethany Newsletter DECEMBER 2015
Souled Out—Teens 7th-12th grades
Wednesday Nights There is no other place that JR HI and SR HI students should be every
Wednesday night at 7pm because that’s when Souled Out is happening! Each
week is another opportunity to build relationships with each other and with the
God who not only made us, but loves us so much! It is a place for friends to come
and explore what life can be like when we live it Jesus’ way. Each night can have
some crazy games, food, a time where we attempt to put together the pieces of
our lives (the things we wonder about, struggle with, and need to learn more about) and bring them before the God
who is writing our story each and every day. And yes, we’ll always end up having some fun together so don’t miss a
single week!
Christmas Party December 16th @ 7pm–9pm
Hey all JR & SR HI students … Christmas is coming!! That
means Souled Out will be celebrating, by throwing a party!
Mark down the date & time, it will go a little later than
normal. In order to have the most fun, plan on bringing two
items to this party: a food/drink item that you sign up for
(see Robyn Miller) and a white elephant gift (something that
you already have that someone else might actually want or
use). There will be fun games (a new Spoons champion will
be crowned), maybe a prize or two, and a few surprises!
Don’t miss it!
SR HI New Year’s Eve All-Nighter December 31st @ 10pm—7am January 1st The New Year’s Eve All-Nighter will be here before you
know it! It’s going to be a great time! All you can eat pizza,
pop, snacks, Mike’s messy games (think old school
Nickelodeon but without the big budget), Capture the Flag,
big screen movies, and much more--all to bring in the new
year in style.. You don’t want to miss this! Cost is just $12.
Turn money in to Robyn Miller to get on the list. Deadline is
Sunday, December 27.
Mark Your Calendars Time is flying by! So make sure you don’t miss any of the upcoming events. The winter retreat at Camp Barakel
will be on February 5-7, 2016 with JR HI on one side of the camp and SR HI on the other. And hey, even though it’s
9 months away, all current 8th graders up through college can save the dates for Alive Festival, July 20-24, 2016.
We'll be announcing the Area All-Night Event very soon (it’s looking like April 1 this year, but it’s not official yet).
Souled Out Online If you are looking for information about Souled Out and the events that we are doing, you’ve got two great
sources: Facebook and the church’s website. That same information will always be placed on our church website
as well for those of you who do not have Facebook accounts. The Facebook address is facebook.com/SouledOut
BBC and the website address is connect2bethany.org/#/connectbethany/teens.
YOUTH NEWS
Don't miss out on the fun at this year's Christmas Party
Oliva, Gabby, Analise, Abby and Natalie decorate Makenna at