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ABOUT BETHANYOur MissionTo 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 - 5:00pmReception closed from 12:30 - 1:30pmClosed Fridays in July and August. Church offi ce closed on Thursday and Friday August 11th & 12th

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 fi rst 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 off ers ministry highlights and opportunities, and a coff ee 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 off ering 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 MKiper@bethanychurch.com.

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

KIDS' MINISTRY SUMMER PROGRAMThis summer 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 and grades 5-6 will meet in

Rm.121.• 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

I-Spy...God’s Nature

Discovering

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

$10/day per person

REGISTER TODAY!JWaleryszak@bethanychurch.com

or (603) 570-9120

If you've been thinking about Family Camp, now is the time to sign up. Faith, friends and fun is the perfect mix! Don't miss out! Register downstairs in the kids' lobby.

Not a camper? You can come for the day, enjoy the activities, and sleep in your own bed.

LAST CALL FOR

FAMILYCAMP!

HAVE YOU BEEN BAPTIZED? TAKE THE PLUNGE!GREENLANDRequired Class: September 18th or 25th @ 11:00 amService: October 2 @ 9:00 am & 11:00 amRegister: Pat Fuller, PFuller@bethanychurch.comFor kids classes, contact Jan Dietrich at JDietrich@bethanychurch.com

ANNOUNCEMENTS

KITTERY POINT CAMPUS UPDATE:

• Pastor Bruce is hosting a luncheon for local church leaders in late August.

• We had the septic tank inspected and were happy to fi nd it was in good condition.

• We are planning a yard work day on the campus on Monday, August 22nd from 2pm to 6pm. Grab your work gloves and join in.

Questions? KitteryPoint@bethanychurch.com

FUTURE HOME OF:

www.bethanychurch.comK I T T E R Y P O I N T C A M P U S

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!

SERMON NOTES: WEEK 1, AUGUST 7, 2016Rev. Dirk RodgersBE ONE MAKE ONE GLORIOUS

Today’s Core Question: "Why Does Glory Matter?"

Reason #1: Because Jesus __________________ for It

“After Jesus said this, he looked toward heaven and prayed. Father, the hour has come. Glorify your Son, that your Son may glorify you.” John 17:1 (NIV – 2011)

Reason #2: Because It Brings __________________ __________________

“For you granted him authority over all people that he might give eternal life to all those you have given him.” John 17:2 (NIV – 2011)

Reason #3: Because It Truly __________________ __________________

“Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.” John 17:3 (NIV – 2011)

Essential Truths:

1. Who Is __________________ ?

2. Who Is __________________ ?

“In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom also he made the universe. The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word.” Hebrews 1:1-3 (NIV – 2011)

“I have brought you glory on earth by finishing the work you gave me to do. And now, Father, glorify me in your presence with the glory I had with you before the world began.” John 17:4-5 (NIV – 2011)

Next Steps

Reflect this week on these two Essential Truths by reading from the following scriptures each day, and by praying that God’s Spirit will guide you into the truth that He wants you to hear.

- Who is God? - Read Psalm 8, and write out what this Psalm teaches us about God.

- Who is Jesus? – Read John 1, and write out what this chapter teaches us about Jesus.

“But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth.” John 16:13 (NIV – 2011)

SERMON NOTES (continued)

CONNECT GROUP DISCUSSION GUIDE

OPENINGWhy do you think that there are so many differing views of God in the world?

GOING DEEPER 1. What do you think the term, "glory" means?

2. Read John 17:1-5. Why do you think Jesus prays for glory?

3. How does the Father glorify the Son, and the Son glorify the Father?

4. Why can eternal life only come from knowing who God truly is?

5. Why must we know Jesus in order to truly know God?

CHALLENGE - Read Psalm 8, and discuss how this passage helps us to answer the question, Who Is God?

- Read John 1, and discuss how this passage helps us to answer the question, Who Is Jesus?

“But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth.” John 16:13 (NIV – 2011)

Reception for Nancy Kilpatrick Sunday, August 7th, 12:30 - 1:30pm The CaféNancy is a long time Bethany member. In 2007 she took a short term trip to Uganda to share God's love, hope and healing with women who have suffered unimaginable suffering at the hands of LRA rebels. She leaves in September to serve full time in this ministry with United World Mission. uwm.org

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 (Suzanne_Lenz@hotmail.com)Pauline Maloney (Pauline@stoneyknollrealty.com) Don Jalbert (don_jalbert@yahoo.com)Do 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 through August 22 6:30 - 8:00pm, Room 121 Jennie Chapman (jennie_chapman@yahoo.com)

RAYMOND: Thursdays through September 16:00 - 8:00pm Karla Biel (Karla@Biel.us)

SUMMER WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY

TODAY!

Be a Buddy! Jan Dietrich (JDietrich@bethanychurch.com 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 (JDietrich@bethanychurch.com 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?

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 nancy_mckinney@comcast.net)“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 August 25 in Room 115 at 7:00pm.

Visitation Team/Compassion MealsPat Fuller (PFuller@bethanychurch.com)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.

GET INVOLVED

PRAYER & CARING

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 (wabullock03801@yahoo.com)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.

Starlight MinistriesNancy McKinney (603-926-0361 or nancy_mckinney@comcast.net)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 ).

PRAYER & CARING

Stonecroft Bible StudiesLane Henderson (lanekh@comcast.net 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.

"My children are doing fi ne..." we often hear ourselves saying during our struggles through separation and divorce! DC4K is a remarkable program designed to guide our children safely and with God's help through this frightening time of their young lives. Bethany's DC4K is a fun and safe place kids.

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

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"My children are doing fi ne..." we often hear ourselves saying during our struggles through separation and divorce! DC4K is a remarkable program designed to guide our children safely and with God's help through this frightening time of their young lives. Bethany's DC4K is a

Wednesday Nights, Greenland CampusRoom 107, 6:15-8:15(Running September 7th through December 14th, 2016)

Contact Lettie Tzizik at 603-303-3316or lettietzizik@yahoo.com

Divorce Care has been designed to help us fi nd the path toward healing through the understanding of God's words in the Bible. This weekly program guided by video and discussion with others in similar situations will help get us through the devastation of separation and divorce. We are never alone!

Wednesday Nights, Greenland CampusRoom 115, 6:15-8:15pm(Running September 7th, 2016 through December 14th, 2016)

Contact Scott McKinney at 603-926-0361or rscottmck@gmail.com

PRAYER & CARING

Thursdays, Greenland, The CaféDinner 5:45pm, Discussion 6:30pm

Call or text Bill at 207-351-3200All communication is confi dential.

Come and experience a safe place to fi nd freedom from life’s hurts, hang-ups, and habits. Everyone over 18 is welcomed.

Celebration of Life:Patricia "Pat" ShawWent home to Jesus on June 1st, 2016

Child Dedication:Matthew Lovgren, Sergeant First Class of the Army National Guard & Katie Lovgren dedicated daughters, Grace Marie & Lydia Joy on July 17, 2016

BETHANY LIFE EVENTS

Bethany Main Number 603-431-3646

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

Questions? info@bethanychurch.com

Rev. Jon LaMontagne, Campus Pastor JLaMontagne@bethanychurch.com ........603-570-9022

Ali Bousquin, Family Ministries Director ABousquin@bethanychurch.com ............603-570-9002

Katie Lovgren, Worship Arts Coordinator KLovgren@bethanychurch.com ...............603-570-9041

Kim O’Brien, Executive Assistant KOBrien@bethanychurch.com .................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 RPalombi@bethanychurch.com ...............603-570-9035

Rev. Dr. Dirk Rodgers, Executive Pastor DRodgers@bethanychurch.com ..............603-570-9009 Exec. Asst. Pat Fuller ..................................603-570-9033 PFuller@bethanychurch.com

Rev. Tim Carpenter, Family Ministries Pastor TCarpenter@bethanychurch.com ...........603-570-9036 Exec. Asst. Leanne Knight .........................603-570-9029 LKnight@bethanychurch.com

Steve Bailey, Facilities Operations Mgr./IT Mgr. SBailey@bethanychurch.com ...................603-570-9043

Catherine Blake, Communications Director CBlake@bethanychurch.com ...................603-570-9030

Gene Bullis, Church Administrator GBullis@bethanychurch.com ...................603-570-9007

Jan Dietrich, Kids’ Ministries Coordinator JDietrich@bethanychurch.com.................603-570-9010

Pat Fuller, Caring Coordinator PFuller@bethanychurch.com ...................603-570-9033

Julie Huwe, Events Coordinator JHuwe@bethanychurch.com ....................603-570-9023

Martha Kiper, Connecting Coordinator MKiper@bethanychurch.com ...................603-570-9071

Sam Larrabee, Student Ministries Coordinator SLarrabee@bethanychurch.com .............603-570-9053

Deb Myers, Ministry Support Director DMyers@bethanychurch.com ..................603-570-9032

Joe Sommers, Technical Arts Coordinator JSommers@bethanychurch.com .............603-570-9027

Lisa Trial, Finance & Administration Director LTrial@bethanychurch.com ......................603-570-9006

Rev. Bob Whittet, Missions Pastor BWhittet@bethanychurch.com ................603-570-9129

Drew Yount, Worship Arts Coordinator DYount@bethanychurch.com ..................603-570-9008

GREENLAND CAMPUS STAFF

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