What s Happening at BPC April 11, 2014

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1 What s Happening at BPC April 11, 2014 Each Wednesday night during the Season of Lent, Bedford Presbyterian Church will be hosting Faith Feasts a time of fellowship and learning for people of all ages. Watch for more details in the coming weeks. Faith Feasts began on Wednesday, March 12, and will run through April 16 at 6:30 p.m. each week. You are Invited to...the Way of Prayer A Lenten Enrichment Experience Co Pastors Karen Hagy and John Sawyer invite you to The Way of Prayer A Lenten Enrichment Series for Adults and Youth. These classes will be held at both the 9:00 Hour on Sunday morning in the Parlor or at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday evenings in Lent after the potluck (6:30 Fellowship Hall) supper during the Faith Feasts. During this study we will discuss the following topics: What is prayer? How do you pray? Images of God Praying by heart Praying with music Praying by gaze Praying with our bodies Scriptural prayer Contemplative prayer Praying with and for others Prayer and social transformation This series comes from the Companions in Christ small group spiritual formation experience. Books can be purchased in the office for the classes for $10.00 but are not necessary for participation. You are invited to come for one, two, three or all the classes. Let us during Lent deepen our connection to God and one another thru faithful intentional study together!

2 Are You Interested in Mission? Do you have a passion for helping others? Do you have a talent for organizing events? Do you have ideas for new ways the church can get involved in Mission? Do you just want to help out on one off events? If you said yes to even one of these questions, then we need you! There are many ways to get involved with Mission at Bedford Presbyterian Church. The Mission Team meets monthly on the third Wednesday of every month at 7:30p in the basement classrooms under the Fellowship Hall. During meetings we discuss ideas of activities we want to pursue, get updates on what is going on with active projects and plan for future mission activities. Don t like committee meetings? No problem! Take a lead role on one event. We will strive to create a group to help you plan and execute a mission activity. Currently we are looking for leads for: Church Wide Bar b q that is scheduled for May 18 th (in conjunction with Fellowship) Walk Against Hunger 5k for New Horizons Fundraiser on October 5 th to support the Faders, Mission Doctors in Africa that the church has committed to support New area: Family Mission Opportunities we are looking for someone to find and organize volunteer opportunities that include children and/or are for families Evergreen wreaths sale during Christmas holiday season Don t want to plan an event but you are creative and good at writing? We are also looking for a communication lead that will help us get the word out about all of the amazing opportunities for Mission that are available for our church members during the year. Questions? Contact Jodi Coulter, Mission Elder (jmcoulter98@gmail.com or )

3 Mission Calendar April May 2014 Make sure you mark your calendars for these upcoming activities! April: Mission Planning Meeting (16 th at 7:30 p.m.) Intergenerational Mission Trip Super Storm Sandy clean up (27 th May 3 rd ) May: BBQ Dinner to celebrate Mission trip (18 th ) 4 mile Walk Against Hunger for New Horizons (Sunday the 18 th ) Mission Planning Meeting (21 st at 7:30 p.m.) New Horizons Soup Kitchen (30 th ) Mission Garden (begins through fall) There are many ways to get involved with Mission at Bedford Presbyterian Church. Please, come and join us! Questions? Contact Jodi Coulter, Mission Elder (jmcoulter98@gmail.com or ) *************************************************** All PreConfirmands and their families are invited to a potluck supper on Sunday, May 4th at 5:30pm. We'll be celebrating the end of the church school year and enjoying each other's company. Please RSVP to Alicia Wooldridge (snuvy@yahoo.com) and let her know how many people to expect.

4 Ho l y W e e k & E a s t e r Ha p p e n i n g s Palm Sunday, April 13 9:00 a.m. Chaplain Beth Richeson will be offering an enrichment class for youth and adults in the parlor. This class will be an opportunity to learn about her ministry at the women s prison and our Christian response to those incarcerated. 10:00 a.m. Worship with a traditional kids Palm parade. 5:30 p.m. Confirmation dinner with family, sponsors, and Session featuring of the sharing of the class Statements of Faith. Wednesday, April 16 6:30 8:00 p.m. This is the final Faith Feast/potluck dinner. At 7 :00 p.m. our intergenerational time of enrichment will feature Pastor John sharing of his recent trip to the Holy Land. Maundy Thursday, April 17 7:00 p.m. A worship experience for all ages. Come and witness a live dramatic enactment of the Living Last Supper. This is a prayerful opportunity for people to remember Jesus journey to the cross as we prepare for Easter. Good Friday, April 18 Office Closed Holy Saturday, April 19 10:00 11:30 a.m. Calling all little ones, toddlers through second (2 nd ) grade. Come with your parents and learn all about the meaning of Easter through story, song, craft and snack. The event will culminate with a traditional Easter egg hunt. Please remember to bring your own Easter basket! Pastor Karen and Pastor John can t wait to share this special time with you. Easter, Sunday, April 20 8:30 a.m. Easter Family Service featuring the welcoming of our Confirmation class with beautiful singing from our Cherub and Soli Deo Gloria Choir. 10:30 a.m. Traditional Service featuring the commissioning of our Mission Team with our Handbell Choir, Senior Choir and Brass

5 Thank You Thank You Thank You & Thank You! I would like to thank all the wonderful people of BPC who have hosted and helped make Coffee Hour possible! BPC Coffee Hour brought to you by The Falkengren Family & Serena s Bake Shop Tasting, Fellowship, Mike & Bev Hoover, ConfirMission ~ Deb & Rose Stanas, Laura & Lydia Barrett, and Susan Swain, Youth Group, Alicia Wooldridge, Jennifer Stitt, Jennifer Carrobis, Jennifer DeAngelis, Mark & Carol Myers, Doug Stevens, Gigi Munoz, Nancy Wickwire, Sarah Eno, Charlene Isham, Brenda Conery, Kathy Pawley, Sharon Cowen, Deb Dunn, Paul & Cindy Loefstadt, Fran Wiggan, Amy Jenkins, Lee & Greg Weber, Cindy Chagnon, Marilyn Brock, The Boy Scouts & parents of troop 414, Jodi Colter & Mission, Manny Barreto & Membership, Amy Richards, Sarah Stone, Karen O Rourke, Nancy Robator, Dawn Zimmerman, and Christine, David, & Jasmine Hunter Please consider hosting Coffee Hour! Coffee Hour is a tradition that makes BPC special we try to create an atmosphere where everyone can talk, meet new people, and build our ever growing community. ************************************************************************************************* Please complete the form below and return to the Fellowship/Coffee Hour boxes in the Narthex or Fellowship Hall: Name: Tel. No.: E mail: I would like to sign up to be a Coffee Hour Host (your name will be added to the Coffee Hour Hosts on MyBPC). Please remove my name from the Coffee Hour Hosts group on MyBPC. I would like to form a Coffee Hour team with the following church members: Thank you in advance for your support ~ Coffee and Friends make the Perfect Blend Please contact Linda Phelps with any questions: linda.phelps@comcast.net or

6 The Caring Closet A Compassionate Ministry of BPC "And the King will say, 'Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me'." Matthew 25:40 The Caring Closet is an important ministry of BPC, created by one of our youth, Reed Swain, in concert with the prison ministry of the Rev. Beth Richeson. It provides a backpack of clothing and other necessities for women who are leaving the prison to begin new lives. Many among us do not realize that these women often leave without anything, and often do not have anything to wear as they leave. Our ministry provides them with both necessary clothing, and the dignity that goes along with many of the simpler things in life. It is a way for us to care for our sisters in the family of Christ. During the month of April, we will be holding a clothing drive to replenish the Caring Closet, and also to gather winter clothing to support the Deacon's clothing drive, usually held in the fall. Throughout the month of April, we would be grateful for donations of both new and gently used clothing and other items. The items we are seeking include: Backpacks New Clothing, including underwear, socks, bras and pajamas New or Gently Used Clothing, including jeans and sweatpants, tee shirts (L and XL), Sweatshirts (L & XL), Fleece jackets, rain coats, vests, winter coats, boots and sneakers And some miscellaneous things...a full shopping list is available in Fellowship Hall. Please drop off your donations on the designated table in Fellowship Hall during the month of April. Of course, we are happy to receive donations throughout the year, but please help us to have a successful clothing drive throughout April! For more information about The Caring Closet, please contact Susan Swain at swaindack@comcast.net. Su n d a y Fl o w e r s Members of the congregation are invited to place flowers on the communion table. The cost is $45 per bouquet that can be taken home or given to a member of the congregation that is ill or the bouquet can be brought in by the person sponsoring that Sunday. Flowers can be in memory of someone, anniversary celebration, birthday, new baby in the family, etc. Please contact Charlene Isham at or ecisham@comcast.net to sign up.

7 BPC Kids! Come Celebrate Lent & Easter together! Fifth Graders Bring your parents to the pot luck faith feast on Wednesday, April 16 beginning at 6:30 p.m. and take a tour with Pastor John through the Holy Land! All Kids join in the Palm Parade on Sunday, April 13 (Palm Sunday)! Right after church school we will meet in Fellowship Hall (9:50) to get ready for the palm parade in worship. For Our Older Kids and Parents on Thursday, April 17 beginning at 7:00 p.m., come and experience a dramatic presentation of the Last Supper. A must see! Toddlers through 2 nd Graders Join Pastor Karen and John at the Easter Event, Saturday, April 19 from 10 11:30 a.m. Stories, songs, scripture, snacks, and the Easter egg hunt will be happening!! Bring your own Easter basket! Easter Sunday, April 27 8:30 a.m Children and family service with kids choir. Confirmands are welcomed! 10:30 a.m. Traditional celebration with Senior Choir, Handbells, and brass. Mission Trip commissioning.

8 How old is this church? Wow, that communion set looks old, where did it come from? How does the clock work and who winds it? Have you been asking yourself these questions? Well, come join in a historic tour of the Bedford Presbyterian Church and get the answers to these and many more fun facts about BPC. The tour will be given during the All church BBQ May 19 th.