Welcome to Bethel Orthodox Presbyterian Church

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1 Welcome to Bethel Orthodox Presbyterian Church To all who are spiritually weary and seek rest; to all who mourn and long for comfort; to all who struggle and desire victory; to all who sin and need a Savior; to all who are strangers and want fellowship; to all who hunger and thirst after righteousness; and to all who will come, this church opens wide her doors and offers welcome in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. We are Bethel Orthodox Presbyterian Church.what does that mean? BETHEL: Bethel means house of God. A house of God is an earthly, physical place (such as a church) that is seen as the dwelling place of God. ORTHODOX: Everyone knows that an orthodontist is concerned about straight teeth. The "ortho" in orthodontist comes from the Greek word for "straight." The "dox" in orthodox comes from the Greek word for "thinking." So, in an Orthodox Presbyterian church you will find straight teaching following the long-accepted pattern given in the Bible. We are a church that believes what the Bible says, and we try to put it into practice. PRESBYTERIAN: From the time of Abraham in the Old Testament, God's church has been led by wise elders, men gifted by God and called to govern his church. The word presbyterian comes from the New Testament Greek word presbyteros, meaning "elder." The Orthodox Presbyterian Church has followed this biblical pattern for church government. Local church elders, along with the pastor, form a "session" to care for the spiritual welfare of our members. Matters of common concern for churches in a given region, such as establishing new congregations and ordaining ministers, are regulated by a body of ministers and elders called a "presbytery." Annually, representatives of our sixteen presbyteries form a "general assembly" to give the whole Church direction and advice. CHURCH: The word church comes from the Greek word ekklesia which is defined as an assembly or called-out ones. The root meaning of church is not that of a building, but of people..a body of believers.

2 Morning Worship Service Sunday October 6, 2018 Prelude *Call to Worship: Psalm 118: *Prayer/Lord s Prayer *Praise Songs Praise and Adoration Renewal The Reading of the Law: 1 Timothy 6: 6-10, Confession of Sin Assurance of Pardon *Song of Renewal Apostles Creed (pg. 845) Choir Anthem Scripture: Matthew 6: Message: Storing up treasures that last *Hymn of Response #680 Congregational Prayer Offering/Offertory Trustee Announcements Hymn of Commitment #625 Offering Diaconate *Benediction Commitment Linda Roethel We Will Feast in the House of Zion Knowing You Lay Up Your Treasures in Heaven Consider the Lilies Brian DeMaster Tell Me the Old, Old Story *Gloria Patri #735 Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen, Amen. *Please Stand If Able

3 Prelude *Call to Worship: Psalm 130: 5-8 *Prayer *Hymn of Adoration #100 The Reading of the Law: Zechariah 3: Confession of Sin Assurance of Pardon *Hymn of Renewal #552 Children s Message Ministry of Music Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4: 1-8 Message: Pleasing God with your sexual ethic *Hymn of Commitment #532 Congregational Prayer Offering/Offertory- OCS *Benediction *Closing Song #565 Evening Worship Service Praise and Adoration Renewal Kim Hendrikse Holy, Holy Holy! From out of the Depths I Cry, O Lord, to Thee Commitment All for Jesus! All for Jesus! All my being s ransomed pow rs, All my thoughts and words and doings, All my days and all my hours. Jeff Lammers Beginner Sunday School Department Teach Me, O Lord, Thy Holy Way All for Jesus! *Please stand if able O what wonder! How amazing! Jesus, glorious King of kings, Deigns to call me his beloved, Lets me rest beneath his wings.

4 Nursery: Ages 0-2 Today: (10/7) AM Sarah Alsum, Jessica Claerbaut, Amie Burgard PM Jackie Daane, Jenna Reenders Sunday School Nursery: Kristi Burgard & Holly Kiel Wednesday Evening (10/10): Kim Gartman & Gina Claerbaut Next Week: (10/14) AM Lisa Burmesch, Jayne Grasse, Avery DeMaster PM Shelba DeMaster, Keegan Bolf Sunday School Nursery: Diane Ratajczak & Mary Wieskamp Wednesday Evening (10/17): Jill Haag & Melissa Ingelse Greeters Today: Horst & Barbara Abel; Mike & Jenny LeMahieu Next Week: Gerry & Wendy Urban; Jeff & Brenda Lammers Next Hospitality (10/7) Fellowship Meal at OCS Next Week Hospitality (10/14): Dave & Carol Vander Waal Library: Liz DeTroye Weekly Calendar Today (10/7) 9:00 a.m. Morning Worship ; Offering Trustee; 2 nd Offering - Diaconate 10:30 a.m. Singing time Beginners Fellowship hall westside rooms Promiseland - MB by piano 10:40 a.m. Sunday School for all ages. Beginners West Side Rooms of Fellowship Hall Promiseland (1-5&6) Ministry Building (Lower Level) Junior High Ministry Building (Lower Level) High School Ministry Building Main Level All Adults in the Sanctuary Organic Outreach Noon Fellowship Meal at the OCS Student Center 2:00 p.m. Fellowship Meeting right after meal. 4:45 p.m. Choir practice 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship ; Offering OCS Monday (10/8) 1:00 p.m. Library Meeting Tuesday (10/9) NOON Knit 2tog; Lunch Joan Walvoord and Barb Schomberg Wednesday (10/10) 6:50 p.m. Gym Time at OCS 7:00 p.m. Family Night/Catechism/Machen League

5 Thursday (10/11) 6:00 p.m. Elders Meeting Senior Saint Birthday Happy Birthday to Marianne Jensema (80) on Friday, October 11. Congratulations. Next Week s Calendar Sunday (10/14) 9:00 a.m. Morning Worship; ; Offering Missions; Sacrament of Baptism Phoenix Zion Davies, covenant son of Ryan and Nicole. 10:30 a.m. Singing time Beginners Fellowship hall westside rooms Promiseland - MB by piano 10:40 a.m. Sunday School for all ages. Beginners West Side Rooms of Fellowship Hall Promiseland (1-5&6) Ministry Building (Lower Level) Junior High Ministry Building (Lower Level) High School Ministry Building Main Level & 2 nd Study All Adults in the Sanctuary Organic Outreach 4:45 p.m. Choir practice 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship- ; Offering- SCCS 7:15 p.m. Koinonia Bible Study Monday (10/15) 3:30 p.m. GEMS Badge 6:30 p.m. Father Son Banquet Tuesday (10/16) 7:00 p.m. Trustee Meeting Wednesday (10/17) 6:50 p.m. Gym time know your memory work to enter. 7:00 p.m. Family Night/Catechism/Machen League Saturday (10/20) 6:30 a.m. Men s Life 3:00 p.m. Fall Festival at Gartman s Farm

6 Sermon Notes Morning Worship Service Scripture: Matthew 6: Message: Storing up treasures that last I. 2 Treasures: Where are you laying up treasures? II. 2 Visions: What have you fixed your eyes on? III. 2 Masters: Who are you serving?

7 Sermon Notes Evening Worship Service Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4: 1-8 Message: Pleasing God with your sexual ethic I. Living to please the Lord (4:1-2) II. Living to please the Lord in sexual purity (4: 3-8) III. The power to grow (4: 1,8)