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Bethany Covenant Church One Covenant Way Bedford, NH 03110 603.472.5545 Welcome to bethanycovenant.com

Bethany Staff and Ministry Leader Contact Information: Bethany Covenant Church

Senior Pastor Care and Support Joel Kruggel Melissa Kurtz, 908-720-6525 [email protected], 472-5545 x 7001 [email protected]

Associate Pastor Missions JT Shupe Rebecca Nee [email protected], 472-5545 x 7002 [email protected], 325-5207

Associate Pastor Women’s Ministry Dane Anderson Dana Oelkers [email protected], 472-5545 x 7004 [email protected], 429-1284

Youth Ministries Men’s Ministry David Wall Ken Barlotta [email protected], 472-5545 x 7003 [email protected], 472-5472

Director of Children’s Ministries Deacons Kierstead Grondin Joan Green [email protected], 472-5545 x 7005 [email protected], 232-0607

Administrative Assistant Small Groups Bev Doherty JT Shupe [email protected], 472-5545 x 7000 [email protected], 781-799-5820

Sexton Stewardship David Fenton Keith Wallin [email protected], 472-5545 x 7007 [email protected], 673-3147

Properties The Lamb’s Workshop Todd Wallace Donna Gamans [email protected], 303-0441 [email protected], 472-2113

Leadership Team Ellen Mailhot, Chair [email protected] June 4, 2017 PENTECOST SUNDAY PENTECOST SUNDAY June 4, 2017 9:00 AM June 4, 2017 10:30 AM Prelude Welcome Welcome Songs of Praise Joyful Call to Worship King of My Heart Hymn of Praise Meet and Greet God, Whose Purpose Is to Kindle Hymn #284 Children’s Message and Presentation of 1st Grade Bibles Invocation and The Lord’s Prayer (debts) News of the Church

Passing of the Peace Introduction of New Members

Children’s Message and Presentation of 1st Grade Bibles Community at Prayer Preparing for the Word Same News of the Church Power Special Music Scripture Readings Scripture Readings Old Testament: Joel 2:28-29 Old Testament: Joel 2:28-29 New Testament: Acts 2:1-6 New Testament: Acts 2:1-6 Message Pastor Joel Kruggel “The Holy Spirit Made Simple” Preparing for the Word How Great is Our God Responding to the Message Holy Spirit Message Pastor Joel Kruggel “The Holy Spirit Made Simple” Recognition of High School Graduates

Responding to the Message All Who Are Thirsty Offering Song of Sending I Will Follow Offering and Doxology Benediction Introduction of New Members Prayer teams are available to pray with you following each service this morning at the Song of Response entrance to the Prayer Room. We All Are One in Mission Hymn #684 This morning, we welcome the following into membership at Bethany Covenant Church: Benediction Susan Hanley, Britta King, Doug Sparks, Renea Sparks Postlude We will celebrate Communion next Sunday, June 11.  Swede Nelson, undergoing chemo treatments for colon cancer.  Dick Gray, undergoing chemo treatments for brain cancer. Bedford Town Gathering TODAY, 12-2 pm, at Paul & Janet Hitchcock, 127 Hitching Post Lane.  Currently serving with the Armed Forces: Anders Holt, Brandon Marinkov, Nick Vratsenes, Birthday Lunch, Tuesday, June 6. All women are invited to Shorty’s in Bedford at 11:30 to Kyle Walker, Jeremy Furusho, Matthew Moher, George Munson, and Justin Green. celebrate those with birthdays in May and June. But come even if it’s not your birthday! We order off the menu and each pay for our own lunch. RSVP to Victoria ([email protected]) New to Bethany? Silver Liners (65+/Retirees)—Please join us for fellowship on Tuesday, June 13, 12:00 noon We have two weekly services: in the Commons Room! Roger Turner, Covenant Trust representative and Bethany member, will ➢ 9:00 am (Hymns, Choir, Children’s Message) speak on "Making Your Money Last!" Just bring your "bag lunch" and beverages will be provided! ➢ 10:30 am (Worship Band, Children’s Message) Also planning "make your own sundaes" for dessert! Please contact Ken MacLure, 471-6005 or Cathy Thorgerson, 668-3919 for more information! For Children: Missions Update/Opportunities ➢ Infants and Toddlers in our nursery downstairs The New Life House on 2288 Elm St. is nearing completion. We have prepared a New Life ➢ Kid’s Quest (preschool through 6th grade): kitchen wish list on Signup Genius and are accepting donations for the next 2 weeks of new or At both services, children begin in the service then are dismissed to Fellowship Hall gently used items. Drop off your donations to the designated box in the Narthex. Questions contact following the Children’s Message. Melissa Kurtz, 908-720-6525 or [email protected]. If you would rather give money, make checks payable to New Life Home. For Students: CareNet Crisis Pregnancy Center in Manchester—Annual Baby Bottle Fund Drive ➢ BCY: AM (Breakfast, Fellowship, Prayer) for 7-12 grades in Youth Room Remember to fill your baby bottles with loose change, cash and checks and return on Father’s Day, (Sundays, 9:00 am) June 18. Bottles are available in the Narthex. ➢ Surge (middle school – 7th and 8th graders, Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 pm) th th FCA Summer Soccer Camp at Saint Anselm College from July 31st-August 4th from 9am-12pm ➢ Highlight (high school – 9 through 12 graders, Sundays 6-8 pm) for boys and girls in grades 1st-8th. See poster on the community bulletin board for details. For Adults, in the Commons Room: Financial Update  10:30 am, Books of the Bible (Revelation) with Sandra Metaxotos. Monthly Giving for April 2017 $ 97,111 Monthly Budget for April 2017 $ 75,254 Deacon Gathering Next Week YTD Giving July 2016 - April 2017 $823,535 Caroline Robinson will be greeting those in her flock next Sunday, June 11 between Budget July 2016 - April 2017 $797,841 services in Pastor Joel's office. If you are in her flock (Wajenberg through Zwickau), plan Save the Date! to stop by and say hello! Tuesday, June 6—Budget Informational Meeting, 7-8 pm, Pastor Joel’s office Wednesday, June 7—Budget Informational Meeting, 7-8 pm, Commons Room Annual Business Meeting – Next Sunday, June 11, 12-1 pm Sunday, June 11, 2017—Annual Congregational Business Meeting, 12-1 pm. All members and friends of Bethany are encouraged to attend our congregational VBS—July 10-14, 2017! Registration is now open! Saturday, August 5—Church Picnic at Pilgrim Pines. If you are interested in being baptized, meeting to consider approval of the budget for fiscal year (FY) 2018. This year's budget there will be a Baptism Orientation on Sunday, July 30 following 2nd service in Pastor Joel’s office. summary and FAQs are available at the Information Desk. A light lunch will be available before the meeting. During the meeting, a special program is planned for all children, as Prayer Requests well as nursery care for the little ones.  George Rosado, hospitalized at Lahey Clinic with breathing problems. Informational meetings will be held this Tuesday, June 6 and Wednesday, June 7  Judy Blood, following shoulder surgery. from 7-8 pm at the church. These will be opportunities for us to discuss the budget in  Lisa Ivory, for healing after surgery from a bad fall. depth and detail. The Leadership Team encourages members and friends to join us at  Ken Hamel, for healing, after a lung transplant. this meeting to answer any questions you may have, and discuss our future plans for Bethany.