April 27, 2014 ~ 10:30am

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1 April 27, 2014 ~ 10:30am We welcome you warmly in the name of Jesus Christ! Prelude Call to Worship Christ Candle Welcome and Greetings Songs of Praise Olivia Ruis Karen Schreur ~ Children Age 4 Grade 1 Dismissed to Children in Worship ~ Morning Prayer Offering Second Offering Elder Betsy Wergin General Fund GEMS Ministry God Speaks Through His Word 1 John 5:16-18 Red Bible ~ Page 1210 Black Bible ~ Page 864 Message The Outworking of Love Part 2 Jason Ruis Song of Response Parting Blessing Closing Song Jason Ruis Join us in our Gathering Place today for Coffee and Conversation! Thank you to our GEMS who will be serving today and T&J Payment, T&G Reed and T. Tadych for providing the treats!

2 Welcome to Bethel Church! THANK YOU TO JASON RUIS, Bethel s Youth Director who has delivered his One Another, 4-week series through the month of April. Today he will complete his message. WHITE ROSE in the front of our Worship Center is in memory of Helene Breuker, Terri Baas Mom who passed away last week in Michigan. Helene is now in the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Our sympathy to Terri and her family! NEXT SUNDAY, MAY 4 th Perrin Werner will be with us to assure us that God does answer our prayers. Perrin is in his final year at Bethel Seminary and is pursing ordination in the CRC. He is also a Chaplain Candidate in the Minnesota Army National Guard. Originally from Princeton, he currently lives in White Bear Lake with his wife, Jodi. Please join us in welcoming Perrin! BETHEL CHURCH PROFILE IS COMPLETE! We are giving you the opportunity to look over the profile before it is sent on April 28 th to the Ministerial Information Service. Please take a moment to look it over in the Gathering Place after worship today and feel free to give your comments to Jeff Rice or Joel De Haan. Thank you to our Search Committee for all the time they have put into gathering information for our profile! FINANCIAL PLEDGES - We are still waiting to receive pledge forms for our 2014/2015 Fiscal Year. If you have not returned yours, please complete and return to a Deacon or place them in the Deacon s mailbox before May 4 th. We need your support in order to put together an accurate 2014/2015 Bethel Budget. If you are in need of another form, please talk with one of the Deacons. Thank you! SECOND OFFERING TODAY GEMS GIRLS CLUB - The GEMS Club is for girls in grades 1-6 and a part of a 50+ year old mission which seeks to bring girls into a living dynamic relationship with Jesus Christ. Each year we enjoy Bible study, prayer, songs and crafts. We thank Karen Sartell, Brenda Van t Hof and Heather Van Zee who served GEMS on the 1 st and 3 rd Wednesday nights of each month this past year. We had an added blessing with a dinner being offered at 5:30pm for all Wednesday night attendees. A HUGE thank you to Rae Ann Koppendrayer, Carlene Koppendrayer, Roger & Judy Schlief and Richard & Betsy Wergin. For more information about the GEMS program, contact Karen Sartell, , kls4809-bethel@yahoo.com. Please take time today to greet and get to know our GEMS!

3 SECOND OFFERING NEXT SUNDAY ~ COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL PARTNERS IN EDUCATION - CCS offers Christian education to Gr. 4 8 th grade students in Pease, MN. The Partners in Education Program was established to give CCS friends, family & alumni and opportunity to give financial gifts to those families who desire Christian education, but have fallen on times of financial need. We believe that the triangle of church, home & school is what strengthens us and makes us strong....for living out our mission statement Connecting people to God and to each other : Thank you!...for giving time and putting aside self for others: Thank You!...for modeling what service to God is all about: Thank You!...for allowing God to work His purpose through you: Thank You!...for blessing HIS people and community: Thank you!...for making Christ known to others: Thank You!!! Thank you for all you do!

4 Thank you to many who were involved in the many different aspects of our Easter Celebration last weekend. Our Lord was glorified in and through you!! We were able to redeem the stamps and cards you gave us for 10 hams. Thank you for your donations! Our Deacons will be deciding as to how best to use them. Thanks so much for the cards and gifts for my birthday! Thanks also to those who came to my party; it was fun celebrating with my family, friends and church family!! Jody Rice NURSERY COORDINATOR NEEDED! We are in need of an individual who would be willing to oversee our nursery area, its volunteers and make recommended improvements to the area. If you are interested or have additional questions, please contact Jeff Rice or one of our Deacons. Thank you! BOOKTALK BOOKCLUB will be meeting Monday, April 28 th at 7:00pm to discuss the book, Reservationist. If you would like more information, please contact Deb Droogsma. LISTEN AGAIN TO OUR ARCHIVED SUNDAY SERMONS by going to You will be given two listening options, either click on Sermons or itunes Sermon Page in the menu on the right side of the home page. Feel free to download these sermons to play on your portable device. Follow the instructions to listen or download. If you desire a CD of any of our worship services or sermons, just contact the Bethel Office at We pray that God is able to bless you through the preaching of His Word. GRADUATION INFORMATION NEEDED! Do you have someone who will be graduating this May/June and want our church family to know? Please send your information to the Bethel Office by calling or ing bethelprinceton@gmail.com. GRADUATION ANNOUNCEMENTS Andrea Vermeer - High School Graduation. Andrea will be attending St. Cloud University next fall. Please attend her graduation party on Sunday, June 29 th from 2-6pm at her home: 407 Partridge Lane, Foreston.

5 COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL S SPRING FLING: Talent Show, Art Exhibition, Dinner and Silent Auction - Friday, May 2, 6:30pm at CCS in Pease. Through a talent/art exhibition, we hope to showcase and celebrate the many talents and gifts of our community. We encourage everyone to participate: students, parents, alumni and supporters! Tickets for the event: $10 for adults, $5 for kids (5-12) and $30 for families of 5+. (The family price applies to immediate family only.) Tickets will be available in the CCS office or by talking with Kim Erickson today or call We will be keeping track of the number of tickets sold to help us with menu planning. BABY BOTTLE BOOMERANG CAMPAIGN COMING UP May 11 June 1 Change For Life This Mother s Day Bethel Church will be participating in a Baby Bottle Campaign to help the Life Choices Center as they celebrate 30 years of pro-life ministry. Individual bottles will be distributed to each family on May 11 th. Please begin collecting coins now. SUMMER DRS/WORLD RENEW VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Are you looking for a rewarding volunteer experience this summer? Consider working nationally on rebuilding a family s home after a disaster. This summer, join other volunteers for a time of Christ-centered service to others. While some disaster survivors are able to rebuild on their own, many people who are poor or disabled are unable to do so. These are the people we aim to serve with your help! Call There are also other international opportunities to consider by calling Please see the info on the Communications Board opposite the kitchen or go to: worldrenew.net/drs. INTERESTED IN PLAYING SOFTBALL? If you are a 1 st 5 th grader interested in playing softball, Jim Santama would like you to contact him at as soon as possible. Please leave a message with the child s name and a contact number. Be sure to leave an active number as this contact number will be used to inform you when the games will begin as well as to inform you of inclement weather. SUPPORT GUATEMALA MISSION TEAM by purchasing one of the pies which are left in our freezer. As long as pies remain, you can still Buy3/Get1 FREE! Pies are $10/pie. Contact Terri Baas for more information, CCS EAGLE CARE SUPERVISOR NEED - Community Christian School provides quality before and after school supervision for its students. If you're someone who loves children, the Lord and CCS, there is a need for your services in this program. Contact Dick Ritzema for more information at

6 Thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. I Cor. 15:57 BLESSINGS: Sermon series by Jason on One Another ; beautiful music and Sunday School s play last Sunday; GEMs Sunday their leaders and girls who accomplished much this year George Visser s CAT scan showed no cancer; Mike Angst - Jenica (Schmidt) husband doing well-pray against rejection of kidneys; Hope doing better; Rod Conrad doing so well CANCER AND HOSPICE PATIENTS: Tami Rohweder Eleanor Veurink-Karla L. s mom Kari-Karen Schreur s sister-in-law Becky Vollmer Jeannine-Fern s daughter Dick Schmatz-Cindy (Koppendrayer s) husband IN HOSPICE NOW: Rhoda Kennedy Brian Orrock (Riesberg s son-in-law) Theresa Los Sandra Vedders Pray for the spouses and family members may God supply His strength and comfort. CONTINUED PRAYERS NEEDED: Phil & Sue Terborg Tonnie s tumor be benign Liz B. - healing Jody Rice-pneumonia Jim-Tadych s son-in-law- healing of neck pain Ken Krahnke - healing of bones Karen S.-less migraines to come with less stress Joan LaGrew healing from depression TREATMENT CENTERS: Chad & Paul-grandsons of Reeds and Olsons; Elita-sister of Geoff SPECIAL PRAYERS FOR THOSE REMEMBERING LOVED ONES WHO HAVE PASSED AWAY : Terborgs in Amy s passing; Bolducs missing Ellianah; Hermina- Haijo; Pearl Koppendrayer; Dorothy Koppendrayer; Terri Baas s family in loss of her mom; Anthony and Dan Johnson; and others you may know. Remember the widows/widowers: Deloris Wiersma, Larry Dugan, Char Eller, Hana Hagerman. Kim Heinen, Dan Johnson and Fern Wewers JOB SEEKERS: May God supply work for those in our family who need more work. Bless interviews Andy Dahl has had with a job opportunity National Day of Prayer is this week Thursday. 1 st Baptist Church in Milaca will be meeting at 7-8am for prayer for all area churches. This is an opportunity to pray for our nation! Or, join Bethel Prayer at 7 am on Wednesday! May your love abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ. Phil. 1:9-1

7 BAC NEEDS YOU! 1 - two-day L1 class Small Group Leaders Many other areas! Check out the BAC2ONE table! SUNDAY April 27 May 4 South Door Greeters: GEMS T&J Payment North Door Greeters: GEMS J&R Ruis Main Door Greeters: GEMS J&M Schmidt Ushers & Response Folders: Joel DH & Jeff R. Wes G. & Lance E. Christ Candle: Olivia R. Raeyn S. Children in Worship Leader: Greeters: Feast Preparer: Nursery: Carol VDR / Justin V. Heather K. / Toben DH Coffee Café: Hope V. / Karna T. Leah S. / Elise P. Bonnie O. GEMS Serving T&J Payment/Reeds/Tadych FISCAL YEAR 2013/2014 GENERAL FUND: ACTUAL BUDGET +/-VARIANCE Offering Received on 4/20/2014: $ 4, $ 4, $ Offerings Received Year-To-Date: $ 160, $ 172, $ (12,329.72) BUILDING FUND: Debt Reduction Rec. Year-to-Date: $ 8, Karna T. / Bonnie O. Karla L. / Aleisa T. Karla L. J&J Rice G&T Rosenberg Second Offering: GEMS Girls Club CCS Partners in Education Sven Storbakken 27 Terry Reed 9 Elsa Storbakken 17 Terry Vedders 24 Mac Hilburn 28 Angie Rochel 10 Lydia Erickson 19 Lisa Versluys 24 Jim Bos 30 Megan Gould 11 Cheryl Schiebout 19 Kari Eller 25 Kathy Kiel 2 Brittney Lueck 11 Carlene Koppendrayer 20 Christopher Dahl 26 Patty Hilburn 5 Maria Vedders 11 Deb Droogsma 21 Erin Ruis 28 Isaiah Schiebout 6 Lisa Bekius 13 Zoe Ruis 21 Justin Schmidt 30 Teri Hyrkas 7 Audrey Hendricks 13 Pete Swanson 21 Marly De Haan 9 Derek Krahnke 15 LeRoy Koppendrayer 22

8 April 27 9:30am Sunday School for all ages! 10:30am Worship Service Jason Ruis, Youth Director 5:00pm Search Committee Meeting Monday, April 28 7:00pm Council Meeting Tuesday, April 29 9:30am Coffee Break/StoryHour/Little Lambs/Nursery Wednesday, April 30 7:00am Prayer at Bethel 7:00pm Ignite Youth Thursday, May 1 National Day of Prayer 6:00pm Just for You New Life Church Sunday, May 4 9:30am Sunday School for all ages! 10:30am Worship Service Perrin Warner Sundays, May 11 June 1 10:30am Pastor Arlan Koppendrayer Connecting people to God and to each other for the glory of God! OUR MISSION STATEMENT The mission of Bethel Church is to glorify God in worship and our daily living, to evangelize His world, and to connect people to God so that they become part of a Christian community. We will accomplish this through prayer, joyful worship, Biblical training, use of spiritual gifts, Christian fellowship, and outreach in our community. OUR MINISTRIES Prayer Groups Sunday School Worship Stitch & Share BAC2ONE Praise Groups Care Baskets Children in Worship Just for You! Bethel Garden Adult Retreat Booktalk Bookclub Youth Grades 1 6: GEMS Girls Club & Boys Club Youth - Grades 7-12: IGNITE Women: Coffee Break w/children s Programs, Women s Prayer Group, Stitch & Share Men: Men to Action! Adult Small Groups: List available from the Bethel Office Hospitality: Carolyn Koppendrayer & Rae Ann Koppendrayer OUR COUNCIL ELDERS Rob Braun Joel De Haan Wes Geurkink Tom Kittok El La Grew Betsy Wergin DEACONS Geoff Bazuin Lance Erickson Garry Gray Jeff Rice Lynn Swanson Brian Weldon bethelprinceton@gmail.com ~ rd St., Princeton, MN ~