1, 2018 HE IS RISEN! HAPPY EASTER

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1 W E L C O M E REACH, GROW, SERVE A community caring for all God s people, being transformed by Christ's love, serving others as a witness of God s grace and peace. Bethesda Mennonite Church April 1, 2018 HE IS RISEN! HAPPY EASTER WELCOME! If this is your first time at Bethesda Mennonite Church, we are so glad to have you. We hope you will feel welcome and comfortable here! Thank you to the following people who donated Easter lilies to decorate our sanctuary this morning. You may pick them up following worship today. EASTER LILY DONATIONS DONATED BY IN MEMORY OF Ardith Epp & Family Darrell Epp Elvera Epp Willis Epp Inez Epp & Family Owen Epp Elmer Friesen & Family Bertha Friesen Myron & Arlyce Friesen Virgil Erb, Beverly Friesen Phil & Sheryl Friesen Paul & May Friesen Ray & Martha Friesen Family Ray & Martha Friesen Phil & Melissa Goertzen & Family Lynn Huebert Arlin & Margaret Hiebner Brian & Mary Hiebner Walter Epp, Rachel Hiebner, Loretta Huber John & Adeline Huebert Lynn Huebert Elva Janzen & Family Walt & Gary Janzen Marie Janzen Maurice Janzen Paul & Audrey Janzen Our Loved Ones Virginia Peters Donald D. Peters Don & Chery Siebert Shane Siebert Corbin, Lisa, Mariah, Hallie, Waylon Tessman Olene Tessman Doug & Karen Tessman Olene Tessman, Gary Joyce

2 THIS WEEK AT BETHESDA SUNDAY, April 1 8:45 a.m. Deacon Prayer Time 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:40 a.m. Sunday School TUESDAY, April 3 8:30 a.m. Staff Meeting 7:00 p.m. Bethesda Women s Ministries 8:00 p.m. Preschool Committee WEDNESDAY, April 4 12:00 p.m. Bulletin Announcements Due 7:00 p.m. Women s Bible Study (Narthex) 7:00 p.m. Adult Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Midweek (Final evening until fall.) 7:00 p.m. CORNERSTONE 7:00 p.m. Powerhouse 8:00 p.m. Chancel Choir SATURDAY, April 7 7:00 a.m. Men s Bible Study at Perks Next SUNDAY, April 8, :30 a.m. Worship / Message Pastor Jim Voth Offering Bethesda Scholarship Fund / Bethesda Preschool Scholarship Fund Pianist Sandra Quiring Special Music Woven from Bethel College 7:30 p.m. High School Bible Study Do you have a green thumb? If so, would you consider planting, watering and caring for the flower pots on the east side of the church? If you have an interest, please contact the church office. Thank you! Check out the April issue of The Mennonite to see a congregational snapshot of Bethesda in action as well as an article about Ray Epp and Akiko Aratani and Menno Village.

3 CHURCH FAMILY Please pray for those with health concerns, grief or family needs. Prayer Requests Caleb Friesen (son of Rick/Brittany Friesen) Bryan Bechtel Children s Hospital, Omaha Sympathy, Louis Quiring, age 81, passed away on Wednesday, March 28. Sympathy is extended to his sons: Galyn and Sandra Quiring, and Greg and Nancy Quiring; daughter, Monica Stingley; the grandchildren and other family members. Services are pending in Central City, Nebraska. Please keep this family in your prayers during this time of remembering and grieving. All Graduates!! Please notify the church office by May 2 if you have a graduate in the family, whether preschool, high school, college or graduate school. These names will be listed in the May 6 bulletin. Thank you! Parent Child Dedication will be held on Sunday, May 13, Please notify the church office at or sign up if you would like to have your child dedicated. Baptism will be held May 20, 2018 during the morning worship service. The Narthex continues to serve as an important space of welcome for the church and has been included in the sanctuary renovation. A Narthex design group made up of Pastors Andrea, Seth and Jim, Cindy Friesen, Kerri Pankratz, and Mike Wall, is working on graphic design, furnishings and art for the Narthex that will reflect the mission and vision of the church. Be watching for upcoming additions. It s Vacation Bible School Time Again! Volunteers are needed for Bethesda s June 4-8, 2018 Vacation Bible School. We will be traveling to Babylon with Daniel to witness his courage during captivity. Individuals who would like to volunteer may sign up online. Go to Under the HOME screen, click VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL, then click the link to volunteer. If you have any questions, please feel free to call Erin Sams at or JoAnn Friesen at Children's VBS registration will open April 29.

4 ACROSS THE STREET & AROUND THE WORLD The last night of Midweek, service project night, will be held Wednesday, April 4 at 7:00 p.m. To end the year, we will again be collecting canned food items door-to-door throughout the community. Please dress appropriately for the weather. Following the service project, we will have root beer floats - be sure to join us! Sexualized Violence and the Church Mennonite Central Committee is offering three free webinars this spring for churches who want to learn more about how to address sexualized violence within their congregation and how to encourage healthy sexuality and healthy masculinity among members. The webinars will be led by church leaders and others with expertise in the topics. All webinars will start at 2:00 p.m. and end at 3:00 p.m. The first webinar, Healthy Sexuality in our Congregations will be held on April 11. Kathrine Goerzen and Benjamin Reynolds will lead the discussion focusing on what role the church can play in fostering and supporting healthy views of sexuality. May 9, the webinar will focus on Sexualized Violence How should churches respond? And then on June 13, Healthy Masculinity. Learn more and register for the webinars at or see the poster on the east bulletin board. Contact karinkaufmanwall@mcc.org with questions. FINANCIALS FINANCIALS Worship Offering Sunday, March 25, 2018 Worship Attendance 352 Sunday School Attendance 134 Central Plains Mennonite Conference... $40.00 Mennonite Central Committee... $50.00 Facility Renovation Fund and Parking Lot... $ Huskie Power Pack Project... $50.00 Bethesda General Operating Receipts... $9, Total Worship Offering... $9, Sunday School Offering... $ Total Sunday Morning Offering... $9,896.76

5 Total Sunday Morning Offering... $9, For junior high and high school calendars visit the Bethesda Faith Formation page at CORNERSTONE (junior high) will meet Wednesday, April 4 at 7:00 p.m. in the Powerhouse Room for a time of worship. This will be our last night of CORNERSTONE until fall. The end of the year party plan suggestions from last week are being considered and explored. More information will be available in the bulletin and by text messaging. Powerhouse (high school) will meet Wednesday, April 4 at 7:00 p.m. for game night in The Upper Room. Below is the proposed Catechism schedule through Baptism on May 20. This was discussed at Catechism last week with the youth. Please contact Pastor Andrea with questions. Sunday, April 1 Combined Catechism and SS 10:40 a.m. -11:30 a.m. Sunday, April 8 Catechism 10:40 a.m. -12:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 11 Sunday, April 22 YOUTH Catechism (change due to Prom) 8:00-9:00 p.m. Testimony Retreat (near Lincoln) Following worship through mid afternoon Sunday, April 29 Catechism 10:40 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Sunday, May 6 Catechism 10:40-11:45 a.m. Sunday, May 13 Meet with Deacons 10:40 a.m. -12:00 p.m. Sunday, May 20 Baptism and Welcome Social 9:30-11:30 a.m. Mennonite Mission Youth Venture Youth ages 16-22, connect with Central Plains mission partners in Quito, Ecuador, by joining a Youth Venture team! There are a few spots left on the team traveling there for a two-week trip in June. Come and see how God is at work in the Mennonite church in Quito and among the Cofan tribe in the rainforest. Visit for additional information. Inquire this week before the trip fills up.

Your child/children are invited to attend Swan Lake Christian Camp at NO CHARGE this summer through a gift from Bethesda s South Fellowship Hall Sunday school class.

6 Your child/children are invited to attend Swan Lake Christian Camp at NO CHARGE this summer through a gift from Bethesda s South Fellowship Hall Sunday school class. The members of this Sunday school class recognize the impact that SLCC has had on their faith journey, their children s and the children and youth of Bethesda and desire that every youth/child be able to attend SLCC, grow in their relationship with Christ, enjoy the nature God created, and build friendships. *When registering your child for camp, check the appropriate church scholarship amount. Bethesda Mennonite Church will be billed at the end of the summer for those who attended. At Swan Lake Christian Camp, campers will: Grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ through devotions, Bible studies, and nightly campfires. Enjoy swimming, canoeing or sailing on Swan Lake. Roast hotdogs and eat marshmallows with friends. Build friendships that model Christ s love within the cabin group while engaging in fun crafts and outdoor games SUMMER SCHEDULE Cottontail Day Camp (Ages 5 & 6)... July 2 Chipmunk Day Camp (Grades 1-2)... July 3 3 rd Grade Camp... June th Grade Camp... June th Grade Camp... June th Grade Camp... July 8-13 Junior High Camp...July 29-August 3 Senior High Camp... July Family Camp... July *All grades refer to school year.

Registration for camp is available online. Please go to www.myslcc.com and register by May 1 to receive a free t-shirt (for overnight campers only)!

7 Registration for camp is available online. Please go to and register by May 1 to receive a free t-shirt (for overnight campers only)! Bethesda s Permission for Medical Treatment and Transportation Forms are also available online at Click the MINISTRIES tab and scroll down to SWAN LAKE CHRISTIAN CAMP. The church office is the drop off location for these forms. This is the only way the office staff has of knowing that your child will be attending camp and possibly need transportation to and from camp. If you do not have access to a printer, hard copies of these forms are available on the east bulletin board or the church office. All campers must fill out this form and drop them off at the church office before departing for camp. Thank you! All drivers must fill out a Driving History/Release Form (found in the same online section) as well as leave a copy of their driver s license in the church office. Please call the church office with any questions or for hard copies of the form.

First Tuesday Gathering April 3, 2018 7:00 p.m.

8 First Tuesday Gathering April 3, :00 p.m. Engage Lesson: Linda Goertzen Feature: Called to Comfort by Kim Epp

9 BETHESDA WOMEN S MINISTRIES Tuesday, April 17, Bethesda Women s Ministries is sponsoring a road trip to the MCC Center in North Newton, Kansas. The church van will leave promptly at 6:00 a.m. from the church parking lot. We will be learning more about MCC and helping with various projects. Plan to eat lunch at the Breadbasket in Newton, an eatery that serves sandwiches, soups and salads. There will be time to explore Main Street a bit some highlights might include Prairie Harvest (a health food store), Etc. Shop, Faith and Life Bookstore, Kitchen Corner, Main Street Company, Charlotte s Fabrics and an antique store. We will stop in Salina for an evening meal and be back in Henderson by 8:00 p.m. A great day, with some great women, to learn some great things! Please sign-up for the trip on the BWM bulletin board. Contact Carol Janzen or Barb Voth with any questions. April 30, 2018 at 6:30 p.m., Bethesda Women's Ministries will be sponsoring its 9th Annual Celebrate Women's Event with a catered meal, special music and speaker Sharon Kennel, talking on "Never Too Late Discovering and Rediscovering your Gifts and Calling." Tickets are $13.00 and may be purchased from the church office during office hours, April Paid reservations are due April 23. Tickets will also be available for purchase at our April 3 meeting. Invite a friend or neighbor to join you! MESSAGE NOTES

10 THE ARMOR OF GOD BASED ON Ephesians 6:10-24 John Ness Beck Put on the full armor of God that you may be able to stand firm! Stand firm! Having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having shod your feet with the Gospel of peace, taking up the shield of faith, and the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of GOD. Peace, peace, peace be to you, my brethren, and love, love, love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Peace, peace be to you my brethren, and love with faith, faith, faith from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Grace, grace, grace be with all those who love our Lord Jesus Christ With a love, with a love incorruptible! CONGREGATION HWB 116 VERSES 1 & 2 Crown Him with Many Crowns John Wesley AMEN!

W E L C O ME Yearbooks are here! Yearbooks may be picked up in the narthex, Fellowship Hall, library or outside the church office.

W E L C O ME Yearbooks are here! Yearbooks may be picked up in the narthex, Fellowship Hall, library or outside the church office. W E L C O ME REACH, GROW, SERVE A community caring for all God s people, being transformed by Christ's love, serving others as a witness of God s grace and peace. Bethesda Mennonite Church www.bethesdamc.org