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Bethlehem Church of the Brethren
September 6, 2009 11:00 A.M.
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRELUDE
GATHERING PRAYER
*HYMN # 592 “Love divine, all loves excelling”
TIME WITH OUR CHILDREN Debra Didlake
GOD’S PEOPLE AT PRAYER
Sharing of our joys and other prayer concerns
A time for silent prayer and the Morning Prayer
RECEIVING OF GOD’S TITHE AND OUR OFFERINGS
Offertory
* Doxology and Prayer of Dedication
CONSECRATION OF PARENTS AND CHILD
Justin and Kady Grantham
Cheyenne Elise Grantham
*HYMN # 620 “Child of blessing, child of promise”
SCRIPTURE LESSON James 2: 14-26
SPECIAL MUSIC Every Child Joanna Shipp
MESSAGE Ministry and Action Pastor Bill
*HYMN # 420 “Heart with loving heart united”
*BENEDICTION
*POSTLUDE
*All that are able please stand.
The Flowers in the Sanctuary today are In Honor of Great Granddaughter,
Cheyenne Elise Grantham, and our 57th Wedding Anniversary.
Willard & Mary Alice Bowman
Bethlehem Church of Brethren
4250 Bethlehem Road Boones Mill, Virginia 24065 |
www.bethlehemcob.org
Phone 540-334-5091 Pastor Bill Hinton Home 540-334-5424
Remember these in your daily prayers:
The Angell Family Lauretta Angell, wife of Lee, Sister-in Law of
Harless, passed away Thursday in Texas.
Eunice Hodges as she has and recovers from Hip Surgery.
Nelda Cannaday will have hip surgery on September 10th.
Paul Milstead, Carroll’s nephew, following surgery.
Elivis & Berlin Flora continue to need prayer.
Paul Flint as he recovers from a stroke.
Hazel Moyer as she recovers from Back Surgery.
Joe Yopp had a good report from his Aneurysm.
Gracie Glass out of hospital but in the Nursing Home.
Joyce Hodges as she gets weaker in speech.
Virlina Request -
Pray for the Bethel Church in Arrington, Virginia and
their interim pastor, Stan Ogden, as the congregation celebrates their
100th Anniversary on September 20th. Let us give thanks to God for the
"great cloud of witnesses" whose courage, faithfulness and ministry has
preceded ours and provides the foundation upon which we build for the
future.
STATISTICS August 23, 2009 August 30, 2009
Attendance Offering Attendance Offering
Sunday School 41 $ 32.25 50 $ 38.50
Worship Service 78 1,794.03 78 2,170.00
UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES AT OUR CHURCH
Tuesday, September 8 Women’s Fellowship II - 7 PM
We will be working on Chrisman’s for our church tree.
Wednesday, Sept. 9 Bible Study - 7 PM
Adult Choir Practice – 8 PM
Saturday, September 12 District Women’s Fall Meeting
Will be held at Boones Chapel Church. Registration is 9:30 AM with a
Potluck Meal at Noon. If you plan
To go, we will meet at the church at 8:30 AM.
Sunday, September 13 Sound System Training – 6 PM
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persons to assist with the Sanctuary Sound System during Services.
If you would be willing to assist, please attend this training by
Robert Hodges. Contact Brenda McManaway with any questions.
Tuesday, September 15 Women’s Bible Study – 7 PM
We will be studying Esther, A Beth Moore Study,
if you would like a book or info see Nancy
Flora.
Friday, September 18 Game Night – 6:30 PM
Everyone is invited! Bring your favorite game and
join us for Pizza and Snacks. Please sign up on the
sheet in the foyer if you plan to attend.
Sunday, September 20 Commitment Sunday!
Sunday, September 20 Virlina District Worship Service
“Building Peace in the Body of Christ” will be held
3 PM at Roanoke, Oak Grove Church of the Brethren, 2138 McVitty
Road. Speakers will be J.Michael Varner, Pastor of Topeco CoB and
Timothy P. Harvey, Pastor of Roanoke, Central CoB. Refreshments and
fellowship will follow the service.
Sunday, September 20 Voice of Praise – 6 P.M.
Please mark your calendars for a performance of Voice of Praise.
Held at Bethlehem and our church will provide light refreshments.
Check the bulletin board for a photo of this male ensemble, as well as
our county paper on Friday. Invite your friends and family to a
wonderful evening of music!
Wednesday, Sept. 23 Women’s Bible Study – 10 AM
We will be studying Esther, A Beth Moore Study,
if you would like a book or info see Kim
Webster.
Wednesday, Sept. 23 Choir Chime Practice will begin.
An Adult beginner group will meet at 4 PM;
The established group will meet at 4:45 PM.
Children’s Choir members will use the chimes at their
Thursday Practices. Let Mary Alice Bowman know if
you would like to participate.
A Utility Cart has been purchased by
the Women’s Fellowship for use in the kitchen and Fellowship Hall.
A few corrections for the church directory for 2009.
Please change your Directory to reflect the new phone number of Robert
Hodges: 540-334-5205
VIRLINIA DISTRICT INFO –
1) Connie Runion, a licensed minister of the Crab Orchard Church, is in
the Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital with congestive heart failure.
She will be transferred to Charleston, West Virginia as soon as possible
for intensive treatment. Please pray for her.
2) Vassie Vaught, a member of the Copper Hill Church, will serve as
interim pastor at the Saint Paul Church in Cana, Virginia effective
September 1st.
3) Duncan Chapel Church of the Brethren will celebrate their 50th
Anniversary on Sunday, September 13th beginning at 11 a.m. The morning
worship will be led by Elbert Lee Naff. At 12 Noon, the church will
provide lunch. Afternoon worship will be let by Roy Turpin dealing with
the history of congregation. Virlina Executive David K. Shumate will speak
afterwards. Please
come and share the Golden Celebration with us. The church is located at
2176 Duncan Chapel Road (Virginia Route 730) in Willis, Virginia, seven
and one half miles west of Virginia Route 8. If you need further
directions contact Pastor Stanley Hawkins at (540) 745-2720.
4) The Annual Conference Office move from New Windsor to Elgin has been
accelerated. The office is moving September 8-11, 2009. Future
correspondence should be sent to Church of the Brethren Annual Conference,
1451 Dundee Avenue, Elgin, IL, 60120. Phone numbers are Chris Douglas,
Conference Director, (847) 742-5100, x228; Jon Kobel, Conference
Assistant, (847) 742-5100, x229. The toll-free number is (800) 323-8039;
the new fax number is (847) 742-1618.
Chris Douglas will be functioning in her new role as Conference
Director starting September 14, 2009. Retiring conference director Lerry
Fogle will be onsite in Elgin for training during multiple periods in
September through November.
5) The Virlina District Resource Center will be closed from 4:30
p.m. on Friday, September 4th until 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September
8th.
6) Please note that the Virlina District Conference will be held on
November 13-14, 2009 at the GREEN RIDGE BAPTIST CHURCH in Roanoke,
Virginia.
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