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Who We Are: We are an authentic Christian community which is
radically loving, outwardly focused, and grace giving!
What We Do: We are to seek the lost, restore the broken,
and make the wounded whole.
GOD'S VISION & MISSION FOR US
610-459-3482:
SEPTEMBER 6, 2015
CALL TO WORSHIP Here For You
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS SONGS OF PRAISE You Are Holy Desert Song
OFFERTORY PROCLAIMING THE WORD Message Rev. Tim Kriebel
Your Job and God
Genesis 4:1-7
COMMUNION:
You are welcome to receive communion with us today if you believe that God’s Son, Jesus Christ lived, died and rose from the dead and have accepted Him as your Savior and Lord. We do not require you to be a member of the United Methodist Church. In the Methodist Church Communion wine is grape juice. Rice wafers are available for those who are gluten intolerant.
PRAYER OF CONFESSION:
Lord Jesus, we confess before You today that too often we are
rebellious, deciding for ourselves what we will do with our lives and
dictating how we will live them, rather than seeking Your gracious will
for our lives and surrendering to Your joyous, fulfilling calling.
W ELCOME TO WORSHIP
We welcome everyone in attendance to please register your full name in the black book, located at the end of each pew, and pass it to your neighbor.
BUMC member missionaries in the field & deployed
servicemen, for whom we have lit altar prayer candles.
Lee Presto - US Army serving abroad
Karen Carapellucci
Charlie and Carol Cass
Laszlo Csihas
Barrie Denaro
Allen McCann - stroke recovery
Elizabeth McMaster-Alzheimers (Anita Winner’s mother)
Al and Trudy Morley
Preeda Read
Jan Samuelian - Chronic Insomnia
Alice Zweigle - stroke
Jean-Multiple Myeloma (Cheryl Tustin’s sister)
Keep in Your Prayers. . .
Sometimes we are ignorant of Your call, and sometimes we turn a
deaf ear to it, but in either case, O God, we repent! Forgive us our
willful pride and our lazy spirits, and transform us by Your grace
into the people of God and saints of Christ we are each meant to be,
to the glory of Your holy name. Amen
CLOSING SONG I Give You My Heart BENEDICTION
Prayer Meeting every Sunday
5:30 pm Soaking Prayer
6:00 pm Healing and Intercessory Prayer
CHICKEN BBQ,
FLEA MARKET AND BAKE SALE
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
(or until the Chicken runs out!)
Tickets go on sale NOW
In advance: $11 Adults/$5 Kids 12 & under
At the door: $12 Adults/ $6 Kids 12 & under
FLEA MARKET & BAKE SALE
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
To reserve Flea Market Space $15 a table (Contact Maureen Chandler
at [email protected]). Or Donate to BUMC’s Flea Market table
(organizers wanted! Contact Janice Butterworth at
FOCUS ON SERVICE…Proceeds from the BBQ will go to
support our local service organizations such as Good Works and Hands
on Homes. This year brings a practical illustration…bring a broken
window screen and learn how to repair it from the BUMC experts.
We’ll provide the fabric! And you won’t want to miss our “How to
Repair Drywall” demonstrations! Tell all your friends…no purchase
necessary.
YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN US FOR THESE
UPCOMING EVENTS.
ALL WOMEN ARE WELCOME.
1. September Social - Monday, September 14th, 7-9 pm. A special time
to gather together for fellowship, food and an encouraging video.
2. A 7-session Bible study - Nehemiah, by Kelly Minter. This study will
challenge you to have a heart for a hurting, lost world and move you to
compassion to lead others to Jesus. Find real ways to put your faith in
action. Choose either: Wednesdays, starting September 16 (9:15-
11:30am) or Mondays, starting September 21 (7-9pm). Childcare
available only on Wednesday mornings.
Please join us! Come and bring a friend. Sign up sheets are now
available. Sign up is appreciated! For more information, please contact
Lori Imparato at 610.459.9451.
SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH, age 3 through 12th
grade will resume on September 13th during the 9:00 AM service. The
format for kids 3 years old through 5th grade will introduce the teaching
and truths of the Bible in an exciting and fresh way. Join us this year!
SUPERCHURCH AT 10:30 AM - 3 years old to 5th grade. Gather
downstairs in the Youth Room.
AWANA AT BETHLEHEM CHURCH: LIKE A MINI VBS EVERY WEEK!
6:30-8:00 every Wednesday - Begins September 9: For children in
Kindergarten -5th grade, our mid-week Awana program is a kid favorite!
At Bethlehem UM Church we strive to create a vibrant children’s
ministry that kids look forward to attending! In addition to making
it a fun experience, we recognize the importance of spiritual growth
at a young age. BUT, we also realize that spiritual learning should
not stop at the church. That is why we strive to create relationships
with parents and work as partners to raise the next generation to
love and follow Jesus Christ wholeheartedly.
Registration forms are available online at www.bethmeth.com or call
610-459-3482. Classes run to the last Wednesday in April. If you have
questions, please contact Pastor Kevin Giannotti at
Mark 16:9-20; Acts 3:1-16; 10:9-46
Upcoming Events 2015
NEW MEMBER CLASSES:
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 & 19: 8:00AM TO 12:30PM
Thank you for attending BUMC! We would like to invite you to join
BUMC. The process is a two part series. Both parts are required for
membership. If necessary, attend one of these two classes now and
another in the future.
Part 1 will cover our United Methodist History, Structure and Theology.
Part 2 is from the DISCOVERING DISCIPLESHIP SERIES, Becoming
A Disciple 101 and will cover what it is that makes BUMC a family:
Our Salvation (what God has done for us)
Our Statement (why we exist as a church)
Our Strategy (how we fulfill our purpose)
Our Structure (when and where we fulfill our purpose)
Sign up in Agan Hall today or call the Church office to register.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20: ANNIVERSARY SUNDAY - Members
belonging 25 years or more will be recognized at both services.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 AT 5:30 PM: PARENT MEETING FOR
YOUTH: 6TH THRU 12TH GRADE
Parents are encouraged to be present at this meeting to hear about the
new and exciting activities that are planned for the Youth and be
present for the first time of Worship in the renovated Youth Room.
Activities are planned for the youth from 5:30 to 6:30 PM. Worship
is scheduled for 6:30 PM in the Youth Room.
MONDAY: SEPTEMBER 14 - PRIME TIMERS a 50+ ministry where
active mature adults can socialize and grow in Christ. The Fall
Semester Bible Study will begin on Monday, September 14 at 1:30
PM in Turner Lounge.
Bethlehem Praise Dance Praise His name with dancing,
accompanied by tambourine and harp!
Psalm 149:3 NLT
Classes will be held on Tuesdays Beginning, September 15
Girls Ages 5 – 9 (4:30 to 5:15 pm)
Girls Ages 10 – 12 (5:30 to 6:15 pm)
Join us as we learn to worship our King with dance!
We will share our dances on select Sundays for both services and at other
venues to be determined throughout the year.
Our first opportunity to share our dances
will be during the Christmas season.
Registration forms and brochures are available in Agan Hall.
BUMC Kid’s Choir starts Wednesday, September 9 from 6:00 - 6:30 pm and
rehearsals are held every Wednesday that AWANA meets. We have a blast
learning a variety of songs each year, and the kid’s have the opportunity to
participate in leading worship once a month for church services. In addition,
the Kid’s Choir performs at our Christmas At Bethlehem Community Event in
December and is always a big highlight to the music program! Open to all
children Kindergarten through 5th grade.
Questions? Contact Pastor Christie at [email protected].
MUSIC MINISTRY START UP
Adult Choir will begin rehearsals on Thursday night September 10 for
Women only (Men’s Weekend) and for all returning and new members
on Thursday, September 17 at 7:00 PM.
New Members are always welcome.
Please contact Pastor Christie Kelly at [email protected].
Days of
Save the date of Saturday, September 26th for the church-
wide “Kick-Off” to be held at 7:00 PM in Agan Hall.
TODAY AT THE AGAN HALL SIGN UP TABLE
Stop by the table during fellowship
to see all that is available to you.
New Member Class - Saturdays, September 12 & 19
Men’s Weekend - Lake Champion: September 10-13
Women’s Ministry Social - Monday, September 14
Women’s Bible Study - Begins September 16
Dear Church Family,
The desired outcome of 40 Days of Community is to deepen the
community within the church and to serve the community around the
church.
What if we set a goal that there would be 5 new Small Groups as a result
of this church-wide undertaking? Now, lets add a zero to that number
and we have 50 new Small Groups. What if half of the people in these
new Small groups came from outside our church, from among our
friends, neighbors, associates and family?
That’s Exponential thinking.
It is thinking that is so big that we are forced to completely depend on
God, because we know that we can’t reach that number on our own
power. It is the type of thinking that stretches our faith
This type of faith will take our church beyond the realm of “what we
have always done”. We would literally explode with new renewal, with
new revival and new growth.
Lets think Exponentially.
Believe in Him for more Small groups, Believe in Him for new
opportunities to serve our community. Believe in Him to help us connect
with those around our church. Believe in Him for more people coming to
Christ. Believe in Him for increased attendance and even stronger
worship.
It all starts with prayer. Have you begun to include 40 Days of
Community in your daily prayers?
Are you ready?
CANNED FOOD DRIVE
You can help provide food for low-
income families and children that are
assisted by CityTeam of Chester. Place
your canned food donation or pantry item
on the CityTeam shelf located in the
Kitchen.
Ministry Opportunities
Ushers are needed to serve one Sunday month. Qualifications
include a friendly attitude and a desire to meet the congregation face
to face.
Also, acolytes wanted. Must be at least 10 years old. Needed for five
minutes prior to the start of each service and for five minutes at the
end of each service. Training will be provided.
Please text Margaret King at 610-209-4211 or email
Flowers on the Altar were donated by: Michael & Jeannie Spillane in Honor of their
40th Anniversary and Lane & Jessica (Spillane) Harlan’s 12th Anniversary on September 6th.
And donated by Vince DiLodovico in Memory of Ann DiLodovico
Senior Pastor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .The Rev. Timothy A. Kriebel
Pastor of Pastoral Care and Counseling Ministries . . . . . . Tom Wolff
Pastor of Children and Youth Ministries . . . . . . . . Kevin Giannotti
Pastor of Worship Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christie Kelly
WEBSITE: www.bethmeth.com : PHONE: 610-459-3482
4 Westtown Rd, P.O. Box 57, Thornton, PA 19373 Church Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 am–5:00 pm
Pastoral Staff
A Thought for Labor Day
Come work for the Lord. The work is hard, the hours are long, and the pay is low. But the retirement benefits are out of this world.
DAILY PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION
SUNDAY: For a church-wide revival manifested by people
understanding their job-site to be an important mission
field, and openly reflecting the character and love of
Christ to their co-workers
MONDAY: Pray for those absent from church again this week because
they feel they get nothing out of worship TUESDAY: For Karen Booth and her ministry with Transforming
Congregations
WEDNESDAY: Pray for David Kreh & Dick Broadbooks as they serve
as the Missions Fair Coordinators for the church-
wide 40 Days of Community campaign which will run
from September 26-November 15
THURSDAY: Give thanks for the hard-working and dedicated spirit
the Lord imparts to you
FRIDAY: Pray for Hartley Miller as he helps the Nominations
Committee discern those the Lord is calling to serve in
the various ministries of our church
SATURDAY: For those living on Canterbury Way in Thornbury Hunt
DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGS
Remember the Sabbath…
MONDAY: Exodus 31:1-11
TUESDAY: Nehemiah 6:1-16
WEDNESDAY: Ephesians 6:5-9
…Observe the Sabbath
THURSDAY: Exodus 17:8-13
FRIDAY: Exodus 35:20-36:7
SATURDAY: Judges 7:1-22
General Information
Attendance: Last Sunday: 9:00 am: 101; 10:30 am: 107; total: 208 Members and guests, please register your full name in the black
book, located at the end of each pew, and pass it to your neighbor. Giving: Needed weekly: $16,452; Received Last Sunday: $17,632
Dates available to give altar flowers are September 20 @$20.00 per vase. Rosebuds are $10.00. Call the office to designate as a memorial or in honor of a loved one.
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