Volume 1, Issue 6 Bethany Church on the Hill June 2017

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1 Volume 1, Issue 6 Bethany Church on the Hill June 2017 Dear Beloved Bethany, As we enter the summer months, I want to encourage you to consider reading, meditating (and perhaps even memorizing) the New Testament book of Philippians. Since this will be the Pauline epistle I'll be preaching in the fall during our morning services beginning in September, you could now begin earnestly familiarizing yourself with this letter (if you haven't already). This is what I myself will be attempting to do during these summer months, and I think it would be something that each one of us could profitably engage in as we prepare to hear the Word of God together. There is so much divine truth that is packed in this short, four-chapter book, we could stand to carefully interact with it now during the months of June, July, and August, in turn asking God to bring this book alive to us as we seek to study it together! Would you pray with me that God would grant us a rich time digging into this portion of Holy Scripture? May the Holy Spirit illumine our minds to comprehend and apply what we learn from Philippians, both to His glory and for our eternal good. For the sake of His Name, Pastor Lance will be welcoming new members by extending to them the right hand of fellowship on June 18 If you have not been baptized as a believer and would like to consider being baptized, planning is underway to hold a summer baptism service. Please contact Jim Hines at jimhines56@gmail.com will be leaving for Florence to begin their ministry serving the Lord in Italy. June 25 will be their last Sunday with us! Join us on the patio between services to say hello and good-bye and to thank them for their ministry in our midst. Broadcaster

2 Volunteer to serve an evening meal at the Oxnard Rescue Mission June 12 3:00-7:00 pm Meet at the church to carpool rides. Maximum of 12 men and/or women can participate. Minimum age is 12. Contact Bob Amstutz to sign up. Short Term Mission Experience Go International on a Weekend in October! Hands of Mercy trains helps churches (like Bethany) start a loft house project in their parking lot, facilitate Baja weekend trips and provide cross-cultural, short-term, ministry opportunities in Mexico as well as overseas. Hands of Mercy encourages all members of the family to serve together and has no age restrictions. The Bethany Missions Team invites all of you to join us in this Mission Experience! On Saturday, October 21, our church will fabricate the panels of the loft house right in our Bethany parking lot. The Mexican family receiving the house will also get a care package put together by Bethany members. On October 27-29, the panels will be hauled on a dual-axle flatbed trailer to an area just outside of Ensenada, Mexico. About 20 people from Bethany will travel south (passports are required) to participate in assembling the loft house which can be completed in just one day! More information will be forthcoming. Plan now to get your family involved! Connect 2 Ministries Haiti, July We have a wonderful opportunity to return to Haiti for a construction and VBS trip. During our time there, our desire is to share the hope of the Gospel with 1,000+ children, as well as meet some practical needs through construction. This is our semi-annual "Friends and Family" trip. Total cost will be $1,900 which includes airline ticket, all meals in Haiti, transportation, interpreters, and accommodations. If you'd like more information about coming with us, we'd love to hear from you! Please contact Bob or Kari Amstutz at (310) or (805) Broadcaster 2

3 A fellowship of singles & couples Ages 50 and older Sundays at 10:45 am Community Room Current study: I Corinthians Questions: Contact Joel Tiefel Joel.tiefel@gmail.com or call (805) Broadcaster 3

4 We need your help to teach kids about the Bible this summer! Register online as a VBS volunteer at tinyurl.com/bethany2017vbs Questions? Contact Deeann at dedelarosa@msn.com VOLUNTEER TODAY! Broadcaster 4

5 4th of July at Bethany Church on the Hill ~ 2017 We need volunteers! Sign up on the patio between morning services. For more information, contact Kathryn Meledy at kathrynjammel@gmail.com or the Bethany church office. CHILDREN S ACTIVITIES: Balloon Artists; Red, White & Blue Temporary Tattoos; PLUS MORE FOOD & DRINKS: Smiley s Hot Dogs, chips & the fixin s; Shave It Ice FUN STARTS AT 6:00 PM Community Outreach and the best view of fireworks in Thousand Oaks! Broadcaster 5

6 Interested in the National Bible Bee? What is it? The National Bible Bee's vision is: To know God's word and make Him known. Its mission is: To engage young people in the memorization and study of God's word and provide opportunities to proclaim it through local, national, and broadcast competitions. Who can Participate? Any child or young adult (Age 5-18) who would like the chance to learn more of God's word with other like-minded Christians. But this is not just a program for kids and young adults! Parents are highly encouraged to get involved as well by helping your kids through the studies and memorizing the passages yourself. When does it start? And how does it work? The study runs from June 5 to July 28. Even if it s too late for you to participate this year, you can begin for next year s competition to use age-appropriate study guides for your child or young adult. Each study guide goes over the same material and Bible passages, so an entire family can be studying the same curriculum. The curriculum helps them develop a love for and understanding of God's Word and helps them memorize the Bible passages relating to what they are learning. The Discovery Journal covers ages At the end of an 8-week study and Bible memorization process, you will have the opportunity to potentially take a National Bible Bee Competition Qualifying Test to see if your young person is qualified to go to Nationals. There they can proclaim God's Word through the Bible passages they ve put to memory. They will also have the opportunity to proclaim what they ve learned to friends and family at the National Bible Bee Proclaim event! What s the cost? How do I sign up? You can go to Biblebee.org to register. The cost is $15 for registration, but that $15 gives you access to community and online support along with the opportunity to qualify for the National Bible Bee Competition. In addition, you get $5 off the Discovery Journal which is the (8 week) Bible Study Guide. (PDF version=$10, Hard Copy=$20, Hard Copy + PDF version= $25). So the minimum you'd have to spend is just $20!! ($15 to register + $5 for PDF of the Discovery Journal). Added Bonus! You will have a wonderful time of family fellowship! My wife and I, together with our two kids, will be doing this along with you if you who desire to join us. We will be here to encourage and support you and your family in this adventure of hiding God s Word in your heart! We will all get together at least 3 times over the summer to practice our memory verses and have a fun time getting to know one another (more details to come after you sign up and let us know of your interest). If you are interested in participating in the National Bible Bee this Summer or have any questions, please Telly and Marilyn Chi at: marilynchi@gmail.com or call us at We would love to answer any of your questions and possibly have you join our family this summer in this National Bible Bee Adventure through the Scriptures! Broadcaster 6

7 Isaiah 61:3 "So they may be called Oaks of Righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that He may be glorified." Dr. Rick Warren, in his book, The Purpose Driven Life, says that servants must have a mindset of five attitudes: 1) Servants think more about others than about themselves. 2) Servants think like stewards, not owners. 3) Servants think more about their work for the Lord, not what others are doing. 4) Servants base their identity on Christ. 5) Servants think of ministry as an opportunity, not as an obligation. Another part of servanthood is fulfilling your life mission on earth as living for God's glory! Our mission on earth should be a continuation of Jesus' mission on earth! There are over 6 billion people on earth, and Jesus wants all of His lost children found! Basic Study for Men: Andrizomai Weekly on Saturday Mornings, Room 201 7:00 am to 8:30 am Led by Jason Spadaro Intermediate Study for Men: Righteous Oaks Weekly on Tuesday Mornings, Room 201 6:00 am to 7:30 am Led by Lance Quinn Advanced Study for Men: Dokimos Weekly on Thursday Mornings, Room 201 6:00 am to 7:30 am Led by Lance Quinn Practical Christian Living (PCL) This ministry meets various practical needs of the members of the body, including elderly, widows, and single ladies in areas like: Fixing cars, changing oil and filters in cars Landscaping yards Helping with around-the-house needs Contact David De La Rosa (weebles11@msn.com) or Mike Husovich (mrhuss@msn.com) for more information. Broadcaster 7

8 The next book we will reading for the Bethany Book Club is Devil At My Heels by Louis Zamperini. The next Book Club Brunch will be Saturday, July 29, 10:00 am at the Quinn home, 352 W. Avenida de los Arboles. Luke and Lisa Zamperini will be joining us to share a special presentation about Luke s father, Louis. The Excellent Wife study will be on Tuesday evenings, June 13 and June 27, 7 pm, at the Quinn s home. The Summer study will be Attitudes of a Transformed Heart by Martha Peace. Please sign up at the Women s Ministry table in the lobby at church on Sundays. The study will begin the week of June 5 and continue for 10 sessions. We will not be meeting the week of June 19 (VBS). Mondays 7:00-8:30 pm in Room 204 Thursdays 10:00-11:30 am in Room 204 All women are invited to a bridal shower in honor of Samantha Steinhoff Samantha is a member of Bethany and engaged to be married to Lucas Quinn on June 30. When: Saturday, June 3 Where: The Maravilla Home Time: 2-3:30pm 2021 Calle Yuca Please see for their gift registry. Broadcaster 8 Thousand Oaks Quadruple Baby Shower Luncheon Join us as we celebrate with Lauren Kelley, Charlotte Kazmer, Hannah DeVos, and Hannah Sandeep. The DeVos baby arrived on May 16 and the other three babies are due during the last week of June and the first week of July! When: Sunday, June 11 Where: Bethany Church Time: 12:30-2 pm We will have a basket for each mom for donations of gift cards or cash gifts. No physical gifts are necessary!

9 NEEDED! MEN willing to serve as ushers during the second Sunday, second service. If so, contact Christian Rossi at or (805) NEEDED! MINI E-Prayer Team If you have a prayer request, fill out a Prayer Request form, place it in the offering bag; or leave it in the Church office. Or send your request directly to Theresa Roberts at crazy4kees@sbcglobal.net. These requests are distributed via weekly, or sooner if the request is urgent. June 10, 8:00 am Men of Bethany Church, grab your tools, put on your work gloves, and join us in beautifying the grounds. Questions? Contact Ron Gerber at (805) or ronald.gerber@verizon.net Broadcaster 9 PRAYER TEAM IN ROOM 202 FOLLOWING BOTH MORNING SERVICES

10 Ongoing weekly events: Mondays 6:00 pm Boy Scout Troop 787, Community Room 5:00 pm Timeless Truth Today, with Pastor Lance Quinn, 98.3 FM, KDAR 7:00 pm Women s Summer Study, Room 204 Book: Attitudes of a Transformed Heart, Martha Peace Tuesdays 7:00 am Righteous Oaks, Men s Intermediate Study, Room 201 5:00 pm Timeless Truth Today, with Pastor Lance Quinn, 98.3 FM, KDAR 7:00 pm Fundamentals of the Faith, Room 201 7:00 pm Ladies Discipleship Group, Beth Quinn s home Meets June 13 & June 27, Book: The Excellent Wife, by Martha Peace 7:00 pm High School Small Groups, Beau Foster s home Wednesday 5:00 pm Timeless Truth Today, with Pastor Lance Quinn, 98.3 FM, KDAR Thursdays 6:00 am Dokimos, Men s Advanced Study, Room :00 am Women s Summer Study, Room 204 (childcare available) Book: Attitudes of a Transformed Heart, Martha Peace 5:00 pm Timeless Truth Today, with Pastor Lance Quinn, 98.3 FM, KDAR 6:00 pm Worship Rehearsal, Worship Center 6:30 pm Young Adults, Yandell s Home Fridays 3:00 pm The Drop, Youth house 5:00 pm Timeless Truth Today, with Pastor Lance Quinn, 98.3 FM, KDAR Saturdays 7:00 am Andrizomai, Men s Basic Study, Room 201 8:45 am Cornerstone Men s Discipleship, The Old New York Deli, Camarillo Meets the 2 nd & 4 th Saturdays of the month Book: The Excellent Husband, by Stuart Scott Sundays 8:15 am All Church Prayer Meeting, Room 201 8:45 am & 10:45 am Worship Services 8:45 am & 10:45 am Fundamentals of the Faith, Library 10:45 am Bethany Student Ministries, middle & high school, Youth House 10:45 am Faithbuilders Fellowship & Bible Study, Community Room 10:45 am Cornerstone Family Fellowship, Room 204 5:00 pm Evening Service Events: June 3 10:00 am Memorial service for Noah Salazar June 3 2:00 pm Bridal Shower in honor of Samantha Steinhoff, Maravilla home June 10 8:00 am Mini Work Day, Bethany grounds June 11 12:30 pm Quadruple Baby Shower, Community Room June 18 Welcome to new members June :00 am 12:30 pm Vacation Bible School June 25 10:15-10:45 Farewell to Gianluca and Sonia Pollutri on the patio Broadcaster 10