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Bethel NewsBethel Lutheran Brethren Church
Conforming to the Image of ChristThe obvious fact that we all sin can create an atmosphere of false securityamong us, leading us to accept with ease the idea that sin is socommonplace that we ought not to be too bothered by it lest we surrenderour mental health to a self-deprecating neurosis. Yet in our desire toconsole ourselves and maintain a good self-image, we may push to the
back burner the mandate of God, Be you holy, even as I am holy.
Evangelical Christians are most vulnerable to succumbing to thisdistortion. We stress the fact that our justification is by faith alone and insistthat our righteousness is found in Christ alone. Though these assertions aretrue, it is equally true that the faith by which we are justified is a faith that
brings forth fruit in our lives. The slogan of the Reformation was that weare justified by faith alone, but not by a faith that is alone.
The instant true faith is present in the heart of the believer, the process ofsanctification begins. Change begins at once. The Christian begins to beconformed to the image of Christ. We are becoming holy. If we are not
becoming holy, then Christ is not in us and our profession of faith is empty
*Originally printed at http://www.ligonier.org/learn/devotionals/conforming-
image-christ/
M A Y 2 0 1 3
Psalm 148
Church Information
Fred Scragg....PastorSteve Geier..Administrative AssistantErik Hagedorn....Music DirectorEd & Debbie Fawcett....Caretakers
[1] Praise the LORD! Praise theLORD from the heavens;
praise him in the heights!
[2] Praise him, all his angels;
praise him, all his hosts!
[3] Praise him, sun and moon,
praise him, all you shining stars!
[4] Praise him, you highest heavens,
and you waters above the heavens!
[5] Let them praise the name of the
LORD! For he commanded
and they were created.
[6] And he established them forever
and ever; he gave a decree,
and it shall not pass away.
[13] Let them praise the name of the
LORD, for his name alone is exalted;
his majesty is above
earth and heaven.
[14] He has raised up a horn for his
people, praise for all his saints, for the
people of Israel who are near to him.
Praise the LORD!
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THE BETHEL NEWS MAY 2013
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
111:00-1:00pmBusy Hands6:30-8:30pm
BNS OpenHouse7:30pm
Bible Study @Pastor Freds
House
2 3
5:30-7:00pm
Boys Club &Lamplighters
7:00-10:00pmYouth Group:Board Games
4
8:00amChurch Work
Day
5
9:30amSunday School &
Confirmation
11:00amWorship
6 7
4:00-6:00pmYouth Group
Hangout
6:30pmElder Meeting
8
11:00-1:00pmBusy Hands
7:30pmBible Study @Pastor Freds
House
9 10
5:30-7:00pmBoys club &Lamplighters
BBQ
7:00-10:00pmYouth Group:
Scavenger Hunt
11
8:00amEastern Region
Youth Rally
12
11:00amWorship
13 14
4:00-6:00pmYouth Group
Hangout
7:30pmCongregational
PlanningCommittee
Meeting
15
11:00-1:00pmBusy Hands
7:30pmBible Study @
Pastor FredsHouse
16 17
7:00-10:00pmYouth Group:
Mini-Golf
18
19
9:30amSunday School &
Confirmation
11:00amWorship
12:30pmBagel Fellowship
20 21
4:00-6:00pmYouth Group
Hangout
22
11:00-1:00pmBusy Hands
7:30pmBible Study @Pastor Freds
House
23 24
7:00-10:00pmYouth Group:
Outdoor Games
25
26
9:30amSunday School &
Confirmation
11:00amWorship &
Communion
27 28
4:00-6:00pmYouth Group
Hangout
29
11:00-1:00pmBusy Hands
7:30pmBible Study @Pastor Freds
House
30 31
7:30pmFriday Night
Service
Notes:
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THE BETHEL NEWS MAY 2013
Youth Group News
Anniversaries
Birthdays
May 3 @ 7-10 pmBoard Game Night
May 10 @ 7-10 pmScavenger Hunt
May 11@ 8:00amEast Coast Youth Rally in
East Hartland CT $10
May17 @ 7-10 pm
Mini-Golf $20
May 24 @ 7-10 pmOutdoor Games
May 31 @ 7-10 pmTo Be Announced
5/5 Dave & Ruthann Forland
5/14 John & Jill Oderwald
5/24 Ken & Ann Jensen
5/29 Harold & Gerda Stevens
5/19 Gladys PaulsenMaryRose Stone
5/22 Malyssa Stedjan5/24 Angelo Poukamissas5/25 Emily Cordaro5/28 Dana Haegeland
Nicole HaegelandBrooke Creamer
5/31 Ken Jensen
Tuesdays 4:00-6:00Homework & Hang-out
Spend time with the youth leaders and your friends.
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Upcoming Events
CHURCH WORKDAY
May 5th, 2013 8:00 AM.
We will gather together to beautify and repair our
church. All are welcome and there are jobs for
everyone. Lunch will be served.
YEAROF UNITY READING CHALLENGE
As we continue our year of unity we will be reading
The Pursuit of Holiness
By Jerry Bridges
Books will be available in the back of the sanctuary starting
May 12
BETHEL AT THE BEACHJune 2, 2013 11:00 AMJoin us as we take our service of worship to CrabMeadow Beach to be followed by the celebration of theend of a Sunday School year. Invite friends and bring
food to share
CLBA BIENNIAL CONVENTIONJune 28th-30th 2013We will gather together with representatives from otherchurches in our region to discuss the vision andfinances of our synod at Tuscarora Inn & ConferenceCenter3300 River Road
Mt. Bethel, PA 18343
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Find Your PlaceBethel Lutheran Brethren Church is a place for your entire family.
Sunday School classes for all age groups (including adults)
Boys Club boys K-6th grade
Lamplighters girls K-6th grade
Youth Group teens 7th-12th grade
Childrens Church K-2nd grade(meetings during Sunday morningsermon)
Leisure Timers luncheons forretirees
Busy Hands weekly meeting ofwomen to knit, crochet, and workon various outreach projects
Check the calendar on page 2to find out when your group
meets.
THE BETHEL NEWS MAY 2013
Address: 10 Pinetree Road, Huntington Station, NY 11746Website: bethellb.comEmail: [email protected]: (631) 423-4404Office Hours: M, T, W, F 9:30am-4pm; Th 9:30am-2:30pm
Bethel Lutheran Brethren Church
Youhavebeentaughttheholy
Scripturesfromchildhood,and
theyhavegivenyouthewisdomto
receivethesalvationthatcomesby
trustinginChristJesus.
For more information about ourNursery School program pleasecontact the church office or sendan email to
Classes available for 2, 3, and 4year olds.