dave@bethelfree.com

“Do not be anxious about anything, but inEverything, by prayer and petition, with

Thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”Philippians 4:6

Pray for Bethel Ministries & Missions: Praise and prayer for our pastors, their families and our church family, that we

would be faithful to the mission God has laid before us. Praise God for the many servants he has raised up to serve in the various

ministries in Bethel and in the community. Pray as teams continue to get trained and equipped and that people would desire to serve according to their gifts.

Pray for Bethany EFC of Esmond and Faith EFC of Grace City and the rural church ministry Bethel is doing alongside them.

Pray for the regional and global missions and work being done for the kingdom, especially: Steve & Kathy Austvold, Cooperstown Bible Camp, Paul & Patty Durbin, FaHoCha Bible Camp, Tim & Diane Fellows, Michael & Emilie Gibbons, Daryl & Valerie Griffin, Karl Krause & CEF, Ron & Joanne Krueger, Ben & Amanda Luethy, Aaron & Lynn Moss, Kermit & Yvette Paulson, Shaun Prince & CRU, Fred & Desi Schmidt and their families and ministries in prayer.

Pastoral Staff

Bryce HarceySenior AssociatePastor

Nathan PalatskyWorship & Youth Pastor

PO Box 718 – 1312 E Walnut StDevils Lake, ND 58301 Phone: (701) 662-3758

www.bethelfree.com or App: Bethel EFCOffice Email: office@bethelfree.com

December 16, 2018Today’s Songs: Today’s Message:Hark the Herald Angels Sing

“Angels and Shepherds”Joy to the World Part 3

of Advent 2018Angels We Have Heard on High Pastor Don BarsnessThe First Noel Luke 2: 1-20Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) Page 857King Of Heaven

bryce@bethelfree.com nathan@bethelfree.com

DaveFixPastor of Rural Church Care

Children’s Christmas Program “Just A Little Christmas” will be presented today by the two-year old’s to the 6th graders, in the sanctuary at 11:00. All are invited to join us for the program and for Christmas treats with the kids afterwards.

Christmas Eve Service: We will be celebrating Christmas with a special service on Christmas Eve, Monday, December 24, at 4 pm. This will be a candlelight service as we worship the hope we have in Christ. Invite your family, friends, and neighbors to join us. All are welcome.

Next Sunday, Dec 23: There will be Children’s Worship for 3 and 4 year olds during Worship. However there will be no 11:00 Sunday School Connection Hour until January 6.

Congregational Meeting: Save the date. This year’s Annual Meeting is scheduled for Sunday, January 20 at 1:00pm. There will be several items to be voted upon by the members: new members, deacons, the budget, etc. Contact Pastor Bryce with any questions.

2019 Women’s Retreat: Save the date for Bethel’s One Day Women’s Event! Put February 9, 2019, on your calendar. More details to come, but for now, start making plans to come and invite your friends.

11:00 Connection Hour. Classes will resume January 6, as we will be taking a break for the holidays. Adults: if you are interested in helping facilitate an adult class, let Pastor Bryce know. Also, parents: we encourage you to talk to your kids’ Sunday School teachers about what your kids will be learning this winter. Your involvement in their spiritual formation makes a huge difference.

Couples Night Out: All Couples are invited to our first couples event on Friday January 25. Doors will open at 6:15 and the event will run 7-8:30pm. Dessert will be provided. We encourage you to make a night out of it and have dinner before. This year’s theme will be “Game Changers” and the first night’s subject will be: “What Happy Couples Know.” Cost per couple: $10.

Community Groups: Community Groups are a great way to grow in your faith and connect with others in the church. Some groups discuss the sermon in greater depth. Others have different focuses. You will find a listing of groups on our website. Contact one of the group leaders or the office if you would like to join.

Opportunity to brighten a life at Christmas: The Good Samaritan Center is accepting gifts donated for their many residents without families. The gifts should be labeled for a man or woman and can be dropped off at the Center’s main desk. The deadline for donations is Dec 21. Our prayers and gifts for the residents are greatly appreciated.

Sunday Hospitality: We are looking for a few more people to help at the new Welcome Center near the front door, just once a month. If you would like to make coffee, or greet at the doors or in the foyer, or usher, we would love to have you join the team, especially if this would be your first time serving. Sign up or ask questions by sending an email to office@bethelfree.com

Property Purchase: Prayerfully consider making a special year-end contribution for the property purchase. There are several ways to give: Make a donation at bethelfree.com/give and select “Property Purchase”, mail a check payable to Bethel Church with “property Purchase” in the memo line, Sunday offering basket or drop by the office during the week, contact us for assistance with non-cash gifts (stocks, assets, annuities,), or make a pledge, using the letter that was mailed to you, or that is available at the Welcome Center.

Office/Building Closed: The office and church building will be closed Tuesday December 25 for Christmas and Tuesday January 1 for New Year’s.

FINANCIAL REPORT Annual Budget $ 483,520.00

Budget as of Dec 9: $ 455,624.61Offering last Sunday: $ 7,280.92 Giving as of Dec 9: $ 448,189.08

Bible Readings for the Week: Today-2 Chronicles 18 & Rev 7 Monday-2 Chronicles 19-20 & Rev 8 Tuesday- 2 Chronicles 21 & Rev 9 Wednesday-2 Chronicles 22-23 & Rev 10Thursday-2 Chronicles 24 & Rev 11 Friday-2 Chronicles 25 & Rev 12Saturday-2 Chronicles 26 & Rev 13 Sunday- 2 Chronicles 27-28 & Rev 14

SERVANTS FOR TODAY, December 16Worship Service Nursery: Sarah Frith, Betsy Waldo & Sasha DickChildren’s Church: Eileen Herman, Caleb & Cody JorgensonSunday School Nursery: Rebecca Herman & Mackenzie PalatskyCoffee Servers: Hannah Anderson & Melody Johnson

SERVANTS FOR SUNDAY December 23Worship Service Nursery: Sarah Frith, Betsy Waldo & Sasha DickChildren’s Church: Eileen Herman, Caleb & Cody JorgensonSunday School Nursery: Rebecca Herman & Mackenzie PalatskyCoffee Servers: Hannah Anderson & Melody JohnsonDecember 23rd Greeters: Mark & Sandy BeighleyDecember Ushers: Webster Family