“Do not be anxious about anything, but in Everything, by prayer and petition, with Thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” Philippians 4:6
Pray for Bethel Ministries: Praise for Darin and Angela Mikkelson and others who are excited and passionate about helping others experience financial freedom. Pray for all involved as Financial Peace University begins again Saturday, March 11. Pray that we would be
able to offer childcare and that ultimately people would come to know Christ through this opportunity. Our Mission
Praise and prayer for our pastors, their families and our church family. We exist to glorify God, point people to new life in Christ Pray for The Gathering coming this Friday – for God to be praised and for those and help them follow Him as a way of Life. being invited to feel welcome. Pray for the Northern Plains District Conference preparations. Pray for the students and leaders of The Underground as they prepare to go to Sunday Morning Worship Service District Youth conference March 31 – April 2. Ask God to prepare their hearts for what He is going to teach them. March 5, 2017 Pray for continued refreshment for volunteers who work in children’s church and the nursery. Welcome/Call to Worship Pray for AWANA and Kids Beach Club and the impact these programs are having on children within the church and the community. Worship through Upcoming Opportunities Pray for those within our congregation struggling spiritually, physically, financially and relationally. Pray we would encourage one another. Worship through Offering Pray for wisdom for our ministry teams, councils, deacons, elders, and pastors. Pray for Bethany EFC of Esmond and Faith EFC of Grace City and the video ministry Worship through Music Bethel is doing alongside them. Worship through the Message Pastor Bruce Dick Pray for Missions:
Praise for the work God has been doing through CRU at Lake Region State College. “I See You” Pray for students to be impacted by the gospel. Continue to pray for Shaun Prince Part 17 of Trusting God in the Storm as she leads CRU at this campus along with her student leaders. Pray for the Paulson family and continued direction in their ministry. Pray for the spiritual warfare the kids they work with face daily. Pray for Karl Krause and the work Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) is doing Job 42:1-6 throughout the region. Page 446 Pray for the planning and preparations of summer camps at Cooperstown Bible Camp and FaHoCha Bible Camp. Pastoral Staff
Pray for the global missions and work being done for the kingdom. Keep Lacey Senior Pastor Bruce Dick [email protected] Harper, Malayia Johnson, Tim & Dianne Fellows, Michael & Emilie Gibbons, Ron & Senior Associate Pastor Bryce Harcey [email protected] Joanne Krueger, Fred & Desi Schmidt, Steve & Kathy Austvold, Paul & Patty Durbin, Griffin family, and Moss family in prayer. Pastor of Rural Church Care Dave Fix [email protected] Next Gen & Worship Pastor Nathan Palatsky [email protected] would like to donate for current or future needs please make your check payable to Bethel Underground and write “Scholarship” in the memo.
2017 Northern Plains District Conference
The 2017 NPD Conference will be held at Bethel Church, March 23-25. The ministry
Equipping Classes: Class information and locations for children, students, and adults of Time to Revive will be facilitating the conference. We are praying for God to use for the 11:00 hour will be displayed after the service. New? A Guest? A great place to this gathering in a BIG way. jump in is the “Gospel Basics” class with Pastor Bryce. Please join us in prayer for this conference and for revival across our state. We are The Gathering: The Gathering is, at heart, a simple chance for believers to worship also seeking a dedicated prayer team and other volunteers. There are a variety of together. All are welcome. Our prayer team will also be available throughout the night roles - including some easy ways for everyone to get involved! Brochures and if you would desire to pray or be prayed for. We would love to have you and your registration forms are available in the foyer. Katie Fitch will be manning the table in friends join us here at Bethel Friday, March 10 7:00-8:30 pm. Nursery will be available the foyer this morning to help connect you with a potential serving opportunity for for ages 0-3. the conference or to help register you for the weekend.
Daylight Saving Time: Don’t forget to adjust your clocks one hour ahead Sunday, March If you have questions throughout the week about how you can help the conference 12! run smoothly, please contact Katie at 865-309-9337 or [email protected]
Lost & Found: Please take a look at the lost and found table in the foyer. Anything not UPCOMING EVENTS claimed will be donated to Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch Monday, March 13.
Monday Meeting at 7:00 pm Wednesdays at 6:30 pm Mar 6 – Worship & Fellowship The Underground Mar 13 – Elders (5:30 pm) AWANA Mar 20 – Next Gen & Equipping
Mar 27 – Deacons & Outreach
Women’s Bible Study: Wednesday morning women’s Bible study will be starting a Saturday new study, “Breathe: Making Room for Sabbath” by Priscilla Shirer. If you would like 8:00 am Prayer to join please contact Michelle Herman, 701-230-2707, by tomorrow so books can be SERVANTS FOR TODAY, March 5 ordered. Worship Service Nursery: Slaubaugh Family Financial Peace University: There is still time to sign up for the upcoming Financial Children’s Church: Katie Fitch Family Peace University class beginning March 11! If you have any questions or would like to Sunday School Nursery: Meg Nelson & Michelle Herman sign up, please contact Darin & Angela Mikkelson at (701) 544-0172.
SERVANTS FOR SUNDAY, March 12 Worship Service Nursery: Nicole Herman, Amanda St. Pierre, & Hannah Morstad Children’s Church: Liz Janssen, Becca Morstad, & Alexis Mikkelson Sunday School Nursery: Renae Westby & Sarah Frith
March Greeters: Brad & Ashley Pollestad
Tech Team: Bethel’s sound and PowerPoint people are an essential, if often March Ushers: Daniel Frith, Justin Herman, Dave Kosmatka, & Duane Twedt underappreciated, part of the worship ministry. We are looking for a few more who March Coffee Ministry: Angela Mikkelson may be interested in learning to run the sound board or PowerPoint for Sunday FINANCIAL REPORT worship. If interested, talk to Pastor Nathan or call the office. Last Week’s Offering: $ 3,918.81
Do you like Coffee? Would you be willing to help with the coffee ministry sometime Weekly Offering Budget: $ 8,943.40 this spring? If so, please contact the office or Pastor Bryce. This is a great hospitality Giving as of February 26: $ 55,183.60 opportunity and the entire family can help. Budget as of February 26: $ 80,490.57
3 Ways to Give: Thank you for supporting the ministry of Bethel Church. There are Thank you for your faithful giving. three ways you can give: Offering Plate (cash or check), Bill Pay (through your bank) or Contact Information Electronic Giving (one-time or scheduled) at www.bethelfree.com/give. For questions PO Box 718 – 1312 E Walnut St or more information, please contact the church office. Devils Lake, ND 58301 Phone: (701) 662-3758 Underground Scholarships: The Underground has a scholarship fund to help cover Email: [email protected] costs for students who would otherwise be unable to attend conference trips. If you www.bethelfree.com