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ABOUT BETHANYOur Mission To be a Christian community where the love of God is transforming us from the Inside Out and our love for God is drawing the Outside In.

Our VisionBethany Church is a loving community, intentionally connecting with one another, so that we may be: • Comforted by the Grace of God • Changed by the Word of God • Challenged by the Mission of God

BETHANY IS ON THE AIRTV - Portsmouth ppmtv, Channel 98, Exeter, Brentwood and Stratham Public TV Channel 98, or EXTVG, Channel 22, Sandown TV, Channel 17, Raymond TV, Channel 13 and Epping Public TV. (Check your local listings for times.)

Radio - WSEW 88.7 FM, Sundays at 12:00pm

Web - Live broadcasts Sundays at 9:00 & 11:00am. Archives on demand 24/7.

CD and DVD - Full worship services available in The Café

OFFICE HOURSMonday - Thursday ..................... 8:30am - 5:00pm Reception closed from 12:30 - 1:30pm Closed Fridays in July and August

FINANCIALGeneral Operating FundRevenue / Expense Summary6 Months ended June 30, 2016

2016 Actual Budget Actual vs. Budget

Giving $1,138,110 $1,163,250 $(25,140)

Net Expenses $1,153,240 $1,210,559 $(57,319)

Income/(Loss) $(15,130) $(47,309) $32,179

WELCOME GUESTSWe are excited to have you in our service today! If we don’t get the opportunity to first meet you, please feel free to introduce yourself, pick up a welcome packet, and ask any questions you may have at Guest Central.

THE CAFÉOur Café is located directly across from the Sanctuary to the left of the stairwell. It is open Sunday mornings from 8:30 - 11:00am. An assortment of food and beverages are available.

THE HUBThe Hub is located directly across from the Sanctuary to the right of the stairwell. It is open Sunday mornings 8:30am - 12:30pm. The Hub is the main venue for program, class and event information and registration. It offers ministry highlights and opportunities, and a coffee bar. Future plans include a Family Resource Center. It’s a perfect place to meet new friends!

IN NEED OF PRAYER? If you are in need of prayer, members of our prayer team are available at the front of the Sanctuary after each service. Prayer cards are also available in the pews. You may place your cards in the offering plate or give them to an usher.

MOMS & BABIESThe door to the Moms & Babies Room is located between the Sanctuary doors by the windows.

HEARING IMPAIRMENT If you have a hearing impairment and would like an assistive listening device for the service, please ask one of our ushers.

MEMBERSHIP AT BETHANYIf you are interested in learning about Bethany Church or becoming a member, please contact Martha Kiper at [email protected].

GLUTEN-FREE COMMUNION WAFERSCommunion is celebrated the second Sunday of each month. See an usher before the service.

KIDS' MINISTRY SUMMER PROGRAM CHANGESFrom July 3-August 28, you will see these changes in our Kids' Program:• At 9:00am, grades 1-4 will stay in the Village for the duration of their class time.• At 11:00am, grades 1-6 will enjoy worshipping with your family. You may choose either The Sanctuary, or for

a more relaxed atmosphere, The Café.Activity materials will be available in the Kids' Lobby at The Boat or ask an usher.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SUMMER HELP NEEDEDMany opportunities to serve and grow! Kids Ministry, Tech Arts Team and many more!

Contact Pat [email protected]

We need you!

Family Camp Wish ListYou can help us keep Family Camp expenses down and make it the best possible experience by donating items on our Camp Wish List. It's as easy as 1-2-3.

1) Visit the tent display in the Kids' Lobby; 2) Choose an item to donate; 3) Purchase the item and bring it to the boat by July 31.

Contact Jan Dietrich: [email protected]

ANNOUNCEMENTS

I-Spy...God’s Nature

Discovering

AUGUST 20 - 21, 2016Camp Lincoln • Kingston, NH

$10/day per person

REGISTER TODAY! [email protected]

or (603) 570-9120

BOLIVIA JULY 2016Short-term Mission Trip to Cotoca, Bolivia Thursday, July 28 - Tuesday, August 2 Bob Whittet ([email protected] or 603-828-7743)

We're putting together a small team of volunteers to travel to Cotoca, Bolivia to do some simple projects in support of our newest Bethany Church missionary, Yeri Arnold. Projects include installing a water system, a new fence, yard cleanup and other jobs. The group will travel and stay together and be hosted by two of our missionaries. Cost will be approximately $1500 for the week.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

You are invited to join 305,000 leaders around the world at The Global Leadership Summit. The Summit is designed for Christians who are committed to leading a life of impact. In fact, independent research shows that 87% of leaders who attended the Summit in consecutive years feel a greater sense of significance.

AUGUST 11 & 12, 2016Ticket Pricing $119/ppVisit: www.willowcreek.com/eventsChoose: Premiere Host Site, NH Site # 41Code: PREMIER16

Register Today!

HAVE YOU BEEN BAPTIZED? TAKE THE PLUNGE!GREENLANDClasses: September 18th & 25th @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pmService: October 2 @ 9:00 am & 11:00 amRegister: Pat Fuller, [email protected]

SERMON NOTES: WEEK 4, JULY 24, 2016Rev. Tim CarpenterBE ONE MAKE ONE ENGAGEShare: What is the Gospel?

Today’s Core Question: What is The Gospel?

To make disciples, we must ____________________, ____________________, ____________________.

Today we will look at what it means to Share.

What is The Gospel?4 Key Facts About The Gospel.1. The Gospel means “____________________”.

2. ____________________ are not the Gospel.

3. The Gospel is ____________________.

4. The Gospel is the ____________________.

The Gospel Defined:The Gospel is the good news that even though we have all done evil, rebelled against the Creator God, and deserve God’s punishment, Jesus Christ has taken responsibility for all of our wrong-doings in life, and He offers forgiveness and eternal life to everyone who will repent of their evil, accept His forgiveness, and entrust their lives to Him.

6 Parts of The Story: Explaining The Gospel.1. ____________________ Psalm 24:1 – “The Earth is the LORDS and everything in it; the world, and all who live in it.”

2. ____________________ Sin impacts 4 key relationships that have been broken: ____________________, ____________________, ____________________, and ____________________. Titus 3:3 – “At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another.”

3. ____________________ Colossians 1:15-19 – 15 The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. 16 For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. 17 He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. 18 And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy. 19 For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him…”

SERMON NOTES (continued)

OPENINGShare some thoughts about Sunday’s sermon. What struck you the most from what Pastor Tim preached?

GOING DEEPER• Pastor Tim quoted Tim Keller saying, “The Gospel is not the ABCs of the Christian life; it’s the A-to-Z

of the Christian life.” How does the truth of the Gospel (the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ) impact various areas of your life?

• Can you recite the 6 parts of The Story as shared by Pastor Tim and written by Kevin DeYoung? Perhaps as a group you can remember them all

CHALLENGE1. Work on memorizing the 6 parts of The Story and share them with someone this week.

Perhaps you start off sharing them with a fellow Bethany member – that’s a great start. Encourage one another as you work on memorizing the core truths of the Gospel.

2. Get on YouTube and search for “Tim Keller The Centrality of the Gospel”. Take 45 minutes and listen to what Dr. Keller has to share about how important the Gospel is.

CONNECT GROUP DISCUSSION GUIDE

4. ____________________ Romans 5: 6-8 – 6 You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. 7 Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous person, though for a good person someone might possibly dare to die. 8 But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

5. ____________________ Revelation 21:1-4 – 1 Then I saw “a new heaven and a new earth,”[a] for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. 2 I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. 3 And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Look! God’s dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God.

6. ____________________ Romans 10:9-11 – 9 If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved. 11 As Scripture says, “Anyone who believes in him will never be put to shame.”

Reception For Tom & Ann-Marie Waechter

Sunday, July 24, 12:30 - 2:00pm The CaféTom and Ann-Marie, long time Bethany members, have been serving on the Africa Mercy Ship in Madagascar for the past 1 1/2 years. They are eager to reconnect with church family and friends on the Seacoast. Come by as they share experiences about life aboard a Christian hospital ship and life-changing stories about their patients. Light refreshments will be served. Visit their blog at nhwaechters.wordpress.com.

Next Guest Reception - Are you New?Sunday, July 31, 12:30 - 1:30pm, The HubRosanne Palombi (603-431-3646 [email protected] Are you new to Bethany Church? Would you like to find out more about how to engage, join and become part of the Bethany Church family? Please join us to meet the pastors and find out more. A light snack will be served. Bring your family. We look forward to seeing you after the service!

The Art of Worship - Serving as Disciples through our Creativity Tuesdays, Aug. 23rd, Sept. 27th, Oct. 18th, Nov. 15th, Dec. 20th 6:00pm - Room 121Contact: Suzanne Lenz & Pauline Maloney, [email protected], [email protected] you have a love for making art? Would you be interested in serving as a Disciple through your art? You don’t have to be a Picasso or Rembrandt, but someone who loves to create. We invite you to join our group of devoted men and women who enjoy sharing the blessings of heavenly inspired artwork through an atmosphere of community and encouragement. Join us once a month to connect, partner and be inspired by art demos, artist stories and cultural activities. This is not a teacher-led class, rather a gathering to share our love of art through the Art of Worship.

CONNECTING

"He Speaks To Me" by Priscilla Shirer. Priscilla draws life lessons from the account of God speaking to the boy Samuel. She relates six characteristics found in Samuel that are applicable to women today as they tune their hearts to hear God's voice, understand Him, and obey Him.

GREENLAND: Mondays, July 11 - August 22 6:30 - 8:00pm, Room 121 Jennie Chapman ([email protected])

RAYMOND: Thursdays, July 14 - September 16:00 - 8:00pm Karla Biel ([email protected])

SUMMER WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY

TODAY!

Be a Buddy! Jan Dietrich ([email protected] or 603-570-9010)Kids' Ministries is looking for buddies to love on a few special kids at the service of your choice. Check us out and see if this role is a fit for you.

Help Provide Scholarships for Family Camp Jan Dietrich ([email protected] or 603-570-9010)Kid's Ministries wants all our kids' families to be able to attend Family Camp if they would like to. Would you consider providing scholarship funds for those who can't afford all or some of the costs?

Starlight MinistriesNancy McKinney (603-926-0361 or [email protected])THANK YOU to all who have donated to STARLIGHT, a Christian ministry for the homeless in Boston. We have an ongoing clothing drive throughout the year. You can help by dropping off your clean, gently used items into the special container in Room 115. We are now accepting men's light weight jackets, shorts, T-shirts, polo shirts ( size M-XXL ), back-packs, ball caps, new underwear and socks. Trial size toiletries, including deodorant and women's hygiene products are also needed. Our needs for women include new underwear and undergarments ( all sizes ).

GET INVOLVED

LUNCH IN THE PARKSUNDAY, JULY 31Join us for lunch and the play starting at 1PM

Before You DivorceBill Maloney (603-475-4235) or Pauline Maloney (603-944-7993)Before You Divorce is a program developed by DivorceCare. It is designed to help restore marriages that are threatened with the divorce word. This is a five-week program built on the concept of individualized couple facilitation to get them to consider reconciliation. The Maloney’s work with one couple at a time, helping them to restore their marriage.

Stephen MinistryBonnie O’Keefe (603-772-2748) or Lyn Bullock ([email protected])Stephen Ministers are trained to give one-on-one Christian care to those who are going through a period of crisis. If you are in need, please contact Bonnie. Men and women ministers are available.

Prayer Shawl MinistrySaturdays, 9:30am, Me & Ollie’s - GreenlandDo you enjoy knitting and crocheting? Then please join us as we craft prayer shawls to bless those in our community struggling or celebrating events in their lives. Thoughtful prayer for those receiving a shawl goes into our work from start to finish.

Prayer Shawls AvailableIf you or someone you know will benefit from the warmth and caring that a Prayer Shawl will bring, please ask at Guest Central or the Church Office.

For Men Only (FMO) is a peer-led, confidential support group for men struggling with sexual temptations and addictions. Weekly meetings at Bethany are available. For more information, please call 603-812-8556.

Do You Enjoy Singing Hymns?Nancy McKinney (603-926-0361 or [email protected])“A Joyful Noise Choir” is a hymn singing ministry to the shut-ins in Assisted Living facilities, nursing homes, etc. We welcome new singers. Please join us for practice on July 28 & August 25 in Room 115 at 7:00pm.

Visitation Team/Compassion MealsPat Fuller ([email protected])We all have times in our lives when a caring visit proves to be a precious gift. If someone in your family would like to receive a visit, or if you know someone from Bethany that could use help, let us know. If you would like to join either team, please contact Pat.

Stonecroft Bible StudiesLane Henderson ([email protected] or 603-580-5206)Discover the adventure of a personal relationship with God and introduce others to God’s unlimited love, grace, forgiveness, and power. These individual or small group Bible studies (your preference) are for all levels of faith and reinforce the foundational truths of Christianity. Flexible times available.

PRAYER & CARING

DOMESTIC INFANT, FOSTER CARE & INTERNATIONAL ADOPTIONSBethany Christian ServicesThursday, August 4, 6:00 - 8:00pm Meeting Room 1, 3rd FloorDebbie Miller ([email protected] or 603-483-2886)

Attend our free information workshopInteract with adoption specialists who will share their expertise and experiences and answer your questions.

Learn which options may be right for your family• Domestic Infant Adoption• International Adoption• Foster Care Adoption

For more information:https://www.bethany.org/candia/Meetings*not affliated with Bethany Church

PRAYER & CARING

Thursdays, Greenland, The CaféDinner 5:45pm, Discussion 6:30pm Contact: Bill [email protected] | 207-351-3200

Come and experience a safe place to find freedom from life’s hurts, hang-ups, and habits. Everyone over 18 is welcomed. Contact Bill for more information.

DOMESTIC INFANT, FOSTER CARE & INTERNATIONAL ADOPTIONS

CONTACT: Debbie Miller [email protected] or 603.483.2886

TODAY!in The Hub

Bethany Main Number 603-431-3646

After Hours Emergency Care Dial 603-431-3646 and press 2

Questions? [email protected]

Rev. Jon LaMontagne, Campus Pastor [email protected] ........603-570-9022

Ali Bousquin, Family Ministries Director [email protected] ............603-570-9002

Katie Lovgren, Worship Arts Coordinator [email protected] ...............603-570-9041

Kim O’Brien, Executive Assistant [email protected] .................603-570-9041

Jim Serpliss, Chairman ...............................207-363-4344Peter Schaeffer, Vice-Chair ........................603-436-5284Robert Goodman, Treasurer .....................603-661-5969Francois Vorster, Secretary ........................603-580-1981Peter Hopkinson ........................................603-778-9880Pauline Maloney .........................................603-944-7993Carl McMorran ...........................................603-818-2493 Eric Savage ..................................................603-772-6259George Swible ............................................603-659-3549Elders@bethanychurch.comMinutes from the Elders’ meetings are available at Guest Central

CONTACT INFORMATION

RAYMOND CAMPUS STAFF

BOARD OF ELDERS

Rev. Dr. Bruce Boria, Senior Pastor Exec. Asst. Rosanne Palombi ....................603-570-9005 [email protected] ...............603-570-9035

Rev. Dr. Dirk Rodgers, Executive Pastor [email protected] ..............603-570-9009 Exec. Asst. Pat Fuller ..................................603-570-9033 [email protected]

Rev. Tim Carpenter, Family Ministries Pastor [email protected] ...........603-570-9036 Exec. Asst. Leanne Knight .........................603-570-9029 [email protected]

Steve Bailey, Facilities Operations Mgr./IT Mgr. [email protected] ...................603-570-9043

Catherine Blake, Communications Director [email protected] ...................603-570-9030

Gene Bullis, Church Administrator [email protected] ...................603-570-9007

Jan Dietrich, Kids’ Ministries Coordinator [email protected]

Pat Fuller, Caring Coordinator [email protected] ...................603-570-9033

Julie Huwe, Events Coordinator [email protected] ....................603-570-9023

Martha Kiper, Connecting Coordinator [email protected] ...................603-570-9071

Sam Larrabee, Student Ministries Coordinator [email protected] .............603-570-9053

Deb Myers, Ministry Support Director [email protected] ..................603-570-9032

Joe Sommers, Technical Arts Coordinator [email protected] .............603-570-9027

Lisa Trial, Finance & Administration Director [email protected] ......................603-570-9006

Rev. Bob Whittet, Missions Pastor [email protected] ................603-570-9129

Drew Yount, Worship Arts Coordinator [email protected] ..................603-570-9008

GREENLAND CAMPUS STAFF

500 BREAKFAST HILL ROAD / GREENLAND, NH 03840PHONE: (603) 431-3646 / FAX: (603) 334-6072 / www.bethanychurch.com

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