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M a r c h 2 0 1 2Vol. 5 Issue 3

 

 

 

“OCCUPYWORLD”The Church’s Occupy Movement

 

Did you know the “occupy movement” has biblical precedence?

Now that I have your attention, let me explain. The Occupy Wall

Street movement spawned various spin-offs nationally and globally-

- Occupy Washington, Occupy Oakland, Occupy Raleigh, and the like. Philosophically

rooted in the riot mentality seen in Greece and other socialistic countries, many of

 these protesters are protesting the very thing they need to do—go to work and quit

begging for hand-outs. And they are protesting against those who are doing the verywork that is feeding their entitlement mentality—the so-called “One Percenters” who

have all the wealth (another misnomer). (And I don’t mean to minimize or be uncom-

passionate toward those who are truly in need and can’t find work.)

But the irony in all this to me is the use of their identifying term—“Occupy.” They are

using the word in its meaning of just to take up space as they protest. But in Jesus’

Parable of the Ten Minas, as it is often called, He begins: “A certain nobleman went

into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom and to return. So he called ten of

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Our Church Staff 

Gary BurdenSenior Pastor

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Landon OrrMinister to Students

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Debbe LangdonMusic Director/Pianist

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KathyWelchOffice Coordinator

 

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Pat Baucom Admin. Assistant - Publications

 

A PORTRAIT OF A 21st CENTURY

GODLY WOMANMarch 10th - 9 AM - 2 PM

See details about this seminar on page 6 of this Lamplighter.

ANNIE ARMSTRONG EASTER OFFERINGTheme for 2012: Whatever It Takes

See details about this mission offering on page 3 of this Lamplighter.

BETHESDA’S 2nd ANNUAL

GOLF TOURNAMENT

March 23, 1:00 PMSee details about this tournament on page 3 of this Lamplighter.

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his servants, delivered to them ten minas [amount of

money], and said to them, ‘Occupy  t ill I come.’” (Luke

19:12-13) There it is—straight from the lips of Jesus. Of

course, a little explanation is needed. The word translated

“occupy” in the King James Version surely doesn’t simply

mean to take up space. It is—now get this so-called “Wall

Street Occupiers”—a business word, meaning to do busi-

ness, to make transactions, to trade, to work, to invest.

Get it? Who really are the true “occupiers”? Now Jesus

 tells His story to promote the high value of investing what-

ever He has given us in His Kingdom work while He is

away, as opposed to simply sitting on that which He has

entrusted to us and just “occupying space” until He re-

 turns.

In 586 BC, when God had many of His people from Jerusa-

lem carried into Babylonian captivity for 70 years, He had

 to tell them through His prophet Jeremiah (Chapter 29) to

“occupy” while you’re there. Don’t isolate yourselves (just

 take up space), and don’t simply whine about all the pa-

gan practices around you. Settle down, you’re going to be

 there for a good while. You need to be “in” Babylon, but

not “of” Babylon. Strongly maintain your biblical distinc-

 tives, convictions, and lifestyle. But do not isolate your-

selves from the very people I want you to reach for Me.

Occupy—invest your lives with My Word in your world,

engage your culture, invest in your community.

Is there a message in all this for us today? What will you

do until Jesus returns? Whine  (just complain about every-

 thing), recline  (just take up space in your church and in

your community), or shine  for Jesus with everything

you’ve got? Our Annie Armstrong Easter Offering for North

American Missions is a tremendous way to invest in His

Kingdom. Let’s all do so and more. Let us be the true oc-

cupiers! Let us be the ones on mission to and in ministry

 to both kinds of occupiers in our cities—those occupying

Main Street in protest and those occupying the busi-

nesses on Main Street. In short, our occupy movement is

 to take the Gospel to the streets! Gary BurdenGary BurdenGary BurdenGary Burden

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F R O M   T H E P A S T O R   ( C O N T ’ D )   I’m a people watcher and a con-

 templater. If you ever greet me in

a public place don’t be offended if

I stare at you hazy eyed for a mo-

ment before I realize what is go-

ing on. I’m usually deep in

 thought about something and often times I’m analyzing

 the actions of total strangers around me. I just like to

know things about people. By knowing people I have a

better idea of how to interact with them, or better yet,

how they would want me to interact with them.

I recently had the pleasure of attending a lunch with sev-

eral ladies from the Fidelis Sunday school class. I really

enjoyed myself and was privileged to get to know some of

 them better. In addition to this, my people watching habit

was running in full throttle as I also took the opportunity

 to be observant and to glean as much practical informa-

 tion as I could in the short amount of time we were to-

gether. My endeavors were greatly rewarded. I came

away from that lunch with a piece of valuable knowledge,

nothing particularly new, but something that reinforced

and reminded me of something that we all are in the habit

of forgetting.

This is what I learned: regardless of how different we

 think we are, we are all the same. I might as well havebeen sitting at the table with a bunch of teenage girls.

Granted there are some basic differences between the

 two groups but generally they were the same. Everyone

has a unique personality. Some are artistic, some are

 talkers, some are quiet and reserved, some like to make

others laugh, and most like to talk about their relation-

ships.

Sometimes we let the perceived differences between

generations affect the relationships between genera- tions. Whenever you can, take a moment to get to know

some of our students. How much practical advice could

you give? How much discipleship could you do? We’re all

 the same: we’ve lived life, are living life, and are going to

struggle with the same things. Let’s focus on our stu-

dents so we can raise up a strong, vibrant, disciple-

making church.

LandonLandonLandonLandon

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Bethesda ’s 2nd Annual Golf Tournament

Friday, March 23, 1:00 PM

Pine Hollow Golf Course

If you are interested in playing golf or helping with the

golf tournament, please contact Lehman Godwin. Youdon’t have to know how to play golf in order to help. We

need people to solicit sponsors for the tournament and to

line up the teams. We also need volunteers for work at

 the golf course that day and to serve a meal after the

game. Donations of soft drinks, water and snacks for the

goodie bags for each player are also needed. Sign up

sheets are placed on the foyer table. Proceeds will go to

“His Vision our Mission”

Spring Training!!!

In Major League Baseball, spring

 training is a series of practices and exhibition games pre-

ceding the start of the regular season. Spring trainingallows new players to try out for roster and position

spots, and gives existing team players practice time prior

 to competitive play. Okay, so I had to consult wikipedia

on that, but it’s a perfect fit!

This month Awana will be having a spring training of its

own. So if you are considering joining our team next

year, or you are a parent wanting to learn more of the ins

and outs of Awana, or maybe you are a church member

who just wants to know what this minstry is all about, I

hope you will join us.

Awana Spring Training

March 18th and 25th

6:00pm – 7:45pm.

Current Awana leaders are encouraged to come as well.

Let’s get revitalized so we can finish the year strong.

There will also be opportunity for assessment and plan-

ning for the 2012-2013 Awana year. See you there!

 Brigitte Brigitte Brigitte Brigitte

Theme for 2012: Whatever It Takes

National Goal: $70 Million

Bethesda’s Goal: $3 Thousand

 Week of Prayer for North AmericanMissions

February 26 - March 4, 2012

Pray:

• That Southern Baptist churches will mobilize to plant

churches to reach all people.• For more individuals to answer the call to be a

church planter.

PRESCHOOL/CHILDREN’S

COUNCIL

Our children’s playground project is

progressing. We plan to begin erect-

ing a fence in the near future. The

plan is to install a chain link fence and mulch, restore the

old playground equipment and purchase a new set so

 there will be something for children of all ages. Eventu-ally, we hope to have some seating in the area and

maybe a tree or two for shading. We are still in need of

approximately $2000 but we have enough to get started!

If you want to help with this project or would like tocontribute time or materials, please contact SondraGatewood.

Easter Eggstravaganza

Easter is right around the corner and we are planning a

Spectacular Easter Eggstravaganza! The celebration is

March 24, 2012 beginning at 10:00am and end by 12:00. We will have games, crafts, story time and of course an

egg hunt and food! Fun for all ages!!

WendyWendyWendyWendy

ITEMS NEEDED FOR GOLF TOURNAMENTIf you offered to donate any of the following items,

sodas, water, snacks, etc., please begin to collect

 them now and leave them in the workroom.

Thank you

  DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME CHANGESAT 2:00 AM ON SUNDAY, MARCH 11

…….so remember to set your clocks ahead one

hour on Saturday, March 10 for you to arrive at

church on time on Sunday, March 11th.

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 3

4

Brfk. Fellowship

Weekly

Sunday Service

5 6

Deacons

Meeting7:00 PM

7

Awana

andWeekly Wed.

Schedule

8 9 10

Ladies Luncheon

9 - 2 PM

11

W e e k l y

Sunday Service

 

12 13 14

A w a n a

and

WeeklyWed.

Schedule

15 16 17

18

Week l y

Sunday Service

19 20 21

Awana

and

Weekly Wed.

Schedule

22 23

Bethesda’s Second AnnualG o l f T o u r n amen t

24

Children’s EasterEggstravaganza

10 - 12 N

25

Week l y

Sunday Service

26 27 28

Awana

and

WeeklyWed.

Schedule

29 30 31

 

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6:30pm.....................................................................Awana, Youth Bible Study

6:45 pm.............................................................. Adult Prayer and Bible Study

Choir Rehearsal

9:15 am .............................................................................. Bible Study Fellowship

10:30 am ...................................................................Morning Worship Celebration

6:00 pm..................................................LifeLine...Get Connected (Small Groups)

Student LifeLine

SPK CHOIR (Shout Praises Kids) - Grades 1-5

 Weekly Sunday Schedule  Weekly Wednesday Schedule

East Coast Men’sEast Coast Men’sEast Coast Men’sEast Coast Men’s

Bible ConferenceBible ConferenceBible ConferenceBible Conference

Set your clocks aheadSet your clocks aheadSet your clocks aheadSet your clocks ahead

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Date S.S. AM

 Worship

Budget

Offering

His Vision

Our Mission

Jan. 29 118 173 3,811.80 650.00Feb. 5 121 164 4,272.26 1,910.00

Feb. 12 118 169 8,050.96 1,110.00

Feb. 19 108 170 4,912.62 715.00

Total 465 676 21,047.64 4,385.00

Avg. 116 169 5,261.91 1096.00

Average Attendance & Offerings for February 2011

Avg. 102 149 5,696.58

Facts & Figures for February 2012

 

MARCH EXTENDED SESSIONAND KID’S CHURCH 

Sunday, March 4Sunday, March 4Sunday, March 4Sunday, March 4 ---- AMAMAMAM

Babies: Kathleen McLamb

& Cherilyn Murphy

2’s: Heather Henry &

Robin Hotakey

3’s/4’s:Wendy Beasley &

Diane Duncan

KKKK----3rd Kid’s Church3rd Kid’s Church3rd Kid’s Church3rd Kid’s Church

Frances Burden &

Angel Duncan

Sunday, March 4Sunday, March 4Sunday, March 4Sunday, March 4 ---- PMPMPMPM

Sharon Johnson & Linda

Wilson

Wednesday, Feb. 7Wednesday, Feb. 7Wednesday, Feb. 7Wednesday, Feb. 7

Frances Burden &

Louise Gilmore

Sunday, March 11Sunday, March 11Sunday, March 11Sunday, March 11 ---- AMAMAMAM

Babies: Brigitte Creech &

April Lengel

2’s: Missy Urban &

Mandy Windham

3’s/4’s: Kristol Flanigan

& Kristen Duncan

KKKK----3rd Kid’s Church3rd Kid’s Church3rd Kid’s Church3rd Kid’s Church

Nicole & Michael Ritchie

Sunday, March 11 PMSunday, March 11 PMSunday, March 11 PMSunday, March 11 PM

Jane & Johnnie Gatlin

Wednesday, March 14Wednesday, March 14Wednesday, March 14Wednesday, March 14

Jessica Peedin &

Shannon Coomer

Sunday, March 18Sunday, March 18Sunday, March 18Sunday, March 18 ---- AMAMAMAM

Babies: Sondra Gatewood

& Jane Gatlin

2’s: Diana Lee &

Sis Godwin

3’s/4’ s: Leigh Smith &

Jennifer Harrison

KKKK----3rd Kid’s Church3rd Kid’s Church3rd Kid’s Church3rd Kid’s Church

Terry Gatewood &

David Duncan

Sunday, March 18Sunday, March 18Sunday, March 18Sunday, March 18 ---- PMPMPMPM

Larkin Creech

Wednesday, March 21Wednesday, March 21Wednesday, March 21Wednesday, March 21

Terry Gatewood &

Shannon Coomer

Sunday, March 25Sunday, March 25Sunday, March 25Sunday, March 25 ---- AMAMAMAM

Babies: Faye Wells &

Shalee Sams

2’s: Laura & Shane

Benson

3’s/4’s: Julie Brueggen &

Sara Orr

KKKK----3rd Kid’s Church3rd Kid’s Church3rd Kid’s Church3rd Kid’s Church

Wendy & Chris Gatewood

Sunday, March 25 PMSunday, March 25 PMSunday, March 25 PMSunday, March 25 PM

Bob & Brenda Jones

Wednesday, March 28Wednesday, March 28Wednesday, March 28Wednesday, March 28

Bobby Lonas &

Shannon Coomer

Preschool Regis. DeskPreschool Regis. DeskPreschool Regis. DeskPreschool Regis. Desk

Diane DuncanDiane DuncanDiane DuncanDiane Duncan

O God, our help in ages past;; why do you love a sinner’s heart?

Wewander off but still You patiently pursue us.O God, how great Thou art!Your amazing love divine;

Your salvation became mine.Lord of love, we glorify Your holy name.

And together we will sing, glory to the King of kings,And your amazing, your amazing love divine. 

Lent is the season of preparation before Easter, and offers us

 the opportunity to grow in our relationship with God and to

deepen our commitment to following Christ. In our busy world,

Lent provides us with an opportunity to reflect upon our habits

and patterns, to pray deeply, experience sorrow for what

we've done and failed to do, and to be generous to those in

need. All this preparation leads up to Easter week, where we

remember Jesus’ sacrifice for us, and celebration of his

Easter victory! 

Bethesda’s choirs are preparing for a musical celebration of

 the Easter message. Please invite your friends and family tojoin you in worship onSunday evening, April 1, at 6pm. The

Shout Praise Kids Choir will open our worship service, fol-

lowed by the Adult Choir musical “He Arose”.  

The King of all the universe, King of heaven, King of earth has died because of me.

He the giver of all life, He the final sacrifice has died to set us free.He is God, and He forevermore will reign;

Sing the voices of the free.He is God, and He forevermore will reign, let us sing eternally.

Up from the grave He arose; Jesus is alive,Up from the grave He arose; Jesus is alive,Up from the grave He arose; Jesus is alive,Up from the grave He arose; Jesus is alive,

He’s alive and well,He’s alive and well,He’s alive and well,He’s alive and well,

My Redeemer conquered death and hell.My Redeemer conquered death and hell.My Redeemer conquered death and hell.My Redeemer conquered death and hell.Up from the grave He arose, Up from the dead He arose,Up from the grave He arose, Up from the dead He arose,Up from the grave He arose, Up from the dead He arose,Up from the grave He arose, Up from the dead He arose,

 Jesus is alive, He’s alive and well and an empty grave Jesus is alive, He’s alive and well and an empty grave Jesus is alive, He’s alive and well and an empty grave Jesus is alive, He’s alive and well and an empty grave

is there to prove that He arose.is there to prove that He arose.is there to prove that He arose.is there to prove that He arose.  

What a wonderful way to worship and celebrate together – be

sure to mark your calendars and bring all your favorite people

 to worship with us! God bless…. DebbeDebbeDebbeDebbe

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Tara Lee 4th

Tobi Sauer 4th

Jeff McNeece 5th

Lola Mae Lee 6th

Sarah Jay 9th

Seth Langdon 13th

Marie Hargis 18th

Conner Sams 19th

Kathy Welch 20th

Zachary McLamb 24th

Karl Peedin 24th

Husel Lee 25th

We’re on the web! 

www.bethesdaclayton.com

J. B. & Ann Earp 8th

Jim & Jane Rainey 17th

Mark & Michelle Jacobs 20th

Adam & Tracy Hudson 21st

Frank & Faye Avery 26th

Stephen & Tara Lee 28th

 

Becoming A Titus 2 Woman

The study of Esther will end on Sunday evening March

11th, and on the same evening we will introduce this

study from Titus by Martha Peace, Becoming A Titus 2

Woman. This study will be taught by Sharon Orchard.

This study is about becoming a guide, a teacher, a counselor, an advisor; all

words that apply to the Titus 2 woman. Becoming a Titus 2 Woman  is a tool to

 train women to successfully mentor women younger than themselves. It is

practical in its approach as it teaches how, by God's grace, you can develop

 the character that God wants every woman to have.

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 Happy Birthday

PORTRAIT OF A 21st CENTURY GODLY WOMAN

Even though the original portrait was painted two thousand

years ago, it continues to be relevant for every woman in everyculture today. So what does a 21st century godly woman look like? Come and

discover how God, the Master-Artist, desires to paint that portrait through you.

Join the women of Bethesda for a luncheon/seminar onSaturday, March 10

from 9-2, as guest speaker Jacqui Harmeling, pastor’s wife of Southside Church,

unveils this portrait from God's Word. This will be a practical seminar on how to

apply God's truth in the daily grind of life. Bring a friend and enjoy this time of

food and fellowship. A light lunch, a seminar workbook and door prizes will be

provided at a cost of only $10. Sign up in the church foyer or contact anyone on

 the Women's Ministry team: Leigh Smith, Mandy Windham, Julia Stephens,Sharon Orchard or Frances Burden.