Bethany Christian Church
The Journey Newsletter

The Pastor’s Pen
By Rev. Roslin Springer       

“Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus..." (Phil 2:5)

 I always enjoyed watching the TV series of Star Trek, and my favorite character is Mr. Spock. He has some amazing abilities...the most amazing is the mindmeld. He can, by touching a person's face, know what they are thinking and feeling… their minds become one. He usually says something like, "Your thoughts to my thoughts, your mind to my mind... our minds are becoming one" or something like that.  

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May you grow to be as beautiful as God meant you to be when He first thought of you.

 

West Central District Spring Assembly

Saturday, May 10

at Palm Lake Christian Church, St. Petersburg

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The Special Guest Speaker, Rev. Dr. Richard Hamm

(former General Minister and President of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), will speak on “Recreating the Church:  Leadership for the Post-Modern Age”.  The registration cost of $10 for youth and adults and $6 for children includes lunch.  Special activities are provided for children (infants – elementary school).  Registration begins at 9:30 a.m.; program at 10:00.  

Please contact Sally Tilton 682-4594 with your reservation.  And of course, we will carpool together and have a wonderful time with our friends from around the area. 


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 Twenty-Four Seven

Music, Bible Study, Prayer

Children’s Program

( the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays at 7 pm)

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QUEST

The Quest adult Sunday School class is beginning a new series, and YOU are invited to share in this great educational opportunity.  This group meets in the conference room in the Educational Building . Check this out!  

     May 4 ~ Potpourri ~ led by Suzanne                                  McCaskill

     May 11 ~ Hymn Study ~ led by                                Dr. Roxann Cook

     May 18 – June 15 ~ Methods of   Personal  Bible Study, led by Gary Haeusler

Prayer Concerns   

               Sandy Bradley, Ed Surrency, Dottie Jeffcott, Suzanne Brisson, Ashley Criswell, Trent Aiden Priestley

Please see the Narthex bulletin board for on-going prayer concerns.

 

 “Though our feelings come and go, God’s love for us does not"   ---C.S. Lewis

Announcements     

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

Dinner each evening and activities for all ages are being planned for our Vacation Bible School , from Sunday, July 20 – Thursday, July 24.  Be sure to put these dates on your calendar.

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PENTECOST – MAY 11-WEAR RED

During worship on May 11, we will be celebrating the presence of the Holy Spirit and the beginning of the church (Acts 2).  Everyone who participates in worship is invited to bring a flame cut out of felt (available in the church narthex) to attach to the Pentecost banner.  On the flame, please write your name and one or two words that describe how you feel about the church.  The completed banner will be presented the next Sunday, May 18, as we celebrate Bethany ’s 26th birthday!

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FELLOWSHIP LUNCH

SUNDAY, MAY 18

Bring your favorite covered dish to share as we enjoy our monthly lunch together.  What great cooks we have at Bethany , and we have the waistlines to prove it!  Can hardly wait to see what you bring, as we sing Happy Birthday to Bethany CC, who just turned 26!

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Sunday School Breakfast

A light breakfast (cereal, oatmeal, waffles, toast, coffee, juice, etc.) is served every Sunday morning from 9:00-9:25 a.m., so gather up the whole family and join us.  The added benefit is that you will be right on time for Sunday school, and we all need to continue our Christian education – especially our children.  So fill up the car and come on to breakfast, Sunday school, and worship.  What better priority can you have in the new year?

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INK CARTRIDGES

When you change ink cartridges in your computer printer, will you bring the empty ones to the church office?  Each cartridge gives Bethany a discount of $3 on the purchase of office supplies and paper.  Gee, what a painless way to help your church!  Don’t forget! 

Cards from the Congregation

Read them here

 

Even the winds and the waves obey him.  --Matthew 8:27

Coming events, the serving schedule and are all posted on the calendar.


The Disciples of Christ magazine, Disciples Today, is also available to read online.