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BETHANY CHURCH
Bethany has been situated on the corner of 15 Mile Road
and Beaconsfield for almost 60 years, and has a rich
heritage that involves Christ followers who are devoted to
seeking the will of God. We know it is no accident that we
have been placed on this corner and we strive to reach out
to our community with the love of Christ.
19700 15 Mile Road
Clinton Twp. Mi 48035
Phone: 586-791-1190
Fax: 586-791-2959
Email: [email protected]
Website: connect2bethany.org
Office hours: M & T 10am-4pm
W - F 9am-5pm
Compassion Pregnancy Charity Crop/Craft Event September 19th
This all day event at Bethany from 9am-9pm
is only $45 and includes 3
meals and beverages. This
fundraiser is to benefit
Compassion Pregnancy.
Last year we had 45
ladies scrapbooking, along
with great vendors and
raffle prizes. Patti DeKeyser and her team
raised over $1800 and received 4,261 diapers
for Compassion...What a great job ladies!!!
Registration flyers are at the Welcome Center.
All profits for this go directly to Compassion. If
you can donate prizes for this event, please
contact Patti DeKeyser or see the website for
more information
www.compassionpregnancy.org
Single Seniors August 13th @ 12:30pm
We are meeting for lunch at
El Charro’s Restaurant, located at
16720 14 Mile Rd. Fraser MI. Sign
up at the Welcome Center.
Ladies Ministry Night Out August 12th 7pm
We are meeting in Mick Hall to see Flower
Arrangements demonstrated by Nicole Agbay.
Come and make a little something to brighten
your table or desk. Sign up by August 9th at the
Welcome Center.
Cost: FREE "The 'Amen!' of Nature is
always a flower." -
Oliver Wendell Holmes
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Events This Month
Aug 2 Communion AM
Aug 2-8 Camp Kaskitowa/Girls
Aug 6 JR/SR HI-Red Oaks
Waterpark
Aug 9 Donut Sunday
Aug 11 Red Cross Blood
Aug 12 JR/SR HI College—
Cedar Point
Aug 16 Excellerate training
day
Inside this issue:
Classes 2
Missions 3
Church Calendar 5
Upcoming events 6
Youth group events 7
Volume 4, Issue 8 August 2015
Welcome!
We are very thankful to
have you with us. If you
are a first time guest to
Bethany, please stop by
the Welcome Center,
and give us the
opportunity to meet
you! For information on
any of Bethany’s
ministries, pick up a
flyer at the Welcome
Center or see Bethany’s
web page. Please join
us again to discover the
difference God can
make in your life.
Pastor Mark Reynolds
Saving Lives Blood Drive August 11 2:00-7:45pm
Donating blood is a simple thing to do, but it can make a big
difference in the lives of others. Summer is an especially
difficult time to collect enough blood donations to meet the needs of patients. The need for
blood is constant and only volunteer donors can fulfill that need for patients in our community.
Nationwide, someone needs a unit of blood every 2 to 3 seconds. Please consider being a
donor if you have never been previously. Sign up online or the church lobby.
August Sunday Sermon Series GO! – “Evangelism”
We know the Great Commission – to Go into all the world and make disciples. That’s
not the problem; but how do we share our faith in everyday life? Join us during the
month of August as we share some easy and practical ways that we can share Christ in
the world today Each week we will be trained and equipped with practical tools that we
can use to share Christ with others, no matter where they are at spiritually. May God
strengthen each of us as we respond to the call to – GO!
Making an Impact Bethany Campers Fund
One of my greatest memories
and events as a young person was
camp. I enjoyed it so much that
one week wasn’t enough, I would
go for two. I loved it and even gave
one summer to work at a camp for
$10 a week. Camp had a tremendous impact
in my life and continues to have an impact in
the lives of others.
This summer Bethany helped played a part
in sending over 50 people to summer camp as the church
supported Bethany’s Campers Fund. While there will always
be families who see the value in sending their children to camp, the Campers Fund
makes it possible for kids who might never go to camp to attend.
Whether you realize it or not your impact goes far beyond that of just
young people; you also helped to impact adults as well. Many adults
have been impacted by camps as they went and served in different
ways; some simply drove kids to and from camp, while others worked
in kitchens or helped on the grounds.
Your support of the Campers Fund and of our young people
went way beyond that of just helping kids get to camp. It made an
eternal impact that we might not fully realize until eternity. Thank
you so much for the love and support that you give and show to
others through Bethany’s Campers Fund. Submitted by Mark Reynolds
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Thank You Raising the Roof at Camp Barakel
In July Randy Gosk, Christopher
Reynolds, Mark Reynolds, Jay Sumner
and Calvin Wolf helped with a few
roofing projects at Camp Barakel. They
shingled over 2000 square feet of roof
in 4 days , including one house and two
garages.
Bethany set a goal to raise $2000
towards this project. Thanks to the
generous love offerings given we raised
the money needed and were able to
accomplish this debt free for Camp
Barakel.
HAPPENINGS @BETHANY
Sunday
9:45am Connection Bible Classes;
for All Ages Nursery through Adults
11:00am Worship Service
6:00pm Worship Service
CrossRoads (18-29 year olds)
Monday
7:00pm Celebrate Recovery
Committee Meetings (see Calendar)
Tuesday
1:00pm Quilting Time
Wednesday
7:00pm Bible Study & Prayer Service
Summer Weekly Schedule
Tribute to Paul DeLeeuw 1931-2015
Paul Edward De Leeuw, Sr. was born to Christian parents on March 30,
1931. Paul married Joetta Silvernale in 1954. They raised two sons, Chip &
Dave that both also have been serving the Lord. In 1955 he earned a B.S.
degree in Engineering from Illinois Institute of Technology. He continued to
take courses through Wayne State, Henry Ford Community College, U of M,
Detroit Bible College, and Moody Bible Institute. He worked for Ford Motor
Company in several locations, finally coming to this area, where they joined
Bethany Baptist Church in 1969. Together they both served the Lord as
deacon, Sunday School teacher/superintendent, and youth sponsors for
years. Paul worked with Christian Service Brigade in Grand Rapids, Belleville,
and at Bethany for a total of 22 years, when God called them to full time
service with Christian Service Brigade in 1978.
Paul quit his secular job and stepped out in faith to follow God’s leading. Over the following 22 years
Paul served Christian Service Brigade working as area representative, camp director, and was
eventually responsible for all Brigade activities in Michigan and Indiana. Joetta assisted as camp cook
and nurse. Bethany supported Paul & Joetta from 1978-2005. They remained active, as Paul’s
philosophy of retirement was that “Retirement should be based on the tread, not the mileage.” In the
mid-nineties, Paul had total replacements in both knees and both hips, but he always kept going.
In April of 2015, after a lifetime of “Winning and Training Boys for Christ,” Paul was promoted to
heaven. We love him and we miss him, but Paul has finally reached his ultimate goal – eternity with
God.
Randy Gosk & Jay Sumner
Pastor Mark Calvin Wolf Pastor Mark, Jay & Randy
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YOUTH NEWS
Souled Out Wrapping up Summer 2015
The summer is just flying by, which means we must be having a lot of fun! We
are in down to our final month of Souled Out: Summer mode. Make sure you
grab a flyer at the Welcome Center or online at our website or Facebook page
to stay in the loop on all the details.
Red Oaks Waterpark Thursday, August 6th, from 10:30am-4:30pm—JR & SR HI
There is nothing like a day spent together at the water slides and wave pool of
the Red Oaks Waterpark. It’s a great opportunity to enjoy a day in the summer sun
with friends having a great time. Cost: $5 and includes a picnic lunch! What a
deal! Turn in your money to Robyn Miller no later than Sunday Aug 2. Meet at
church at 10:30am and back by 4:30pm.
Day at Cedar Point
Wednesday, August 12th, from 6:30am-12:30am—JR HI, SR HI, College
What would summer be without a trip to the best amusement park in the world?
With rides like the 425 foot tall Top Thrill Dragster, the 300 foot Millennium Force,
the Gatekeeper winged roller coaster, the classic Raptor, the newly renovated and
renamed Rougarou and so much more, Cedar Point is the destination for fun in
the summer time. Cost is $40 and includes your ticket and transportation. You
are on your own for food. Turn in $40 to Robyn Miller no later than Sunday August
9 to get on the list. Meet at the church at 6:30am to leave. We’ll be back around
12:30am.
End of Summer Party Wednesday, August 19th @ 6:30pm at church or 7pm at Millers — JR & SR HI
Sometimes you just have to pause and look back at all that has happened in
the 10 weeks and re-experience it all through pictures and video. And while we’re
at it, we’ll play some games, have a campfire, and eat some food as well. We will
do all of that at the Miller’s house starting at 7pm. If you need a ride there and
back, meet at church at 6:30pm. We should be back between 10:30-11pm.
Parents … expect a phone call to give you an exact time to be at church to pick
your kids up.
Save the Date Wednesday, September 2nd @ 7pm
Fall Youth Night Kick-off don’t miss the first meeting of Souled Out this fall.
Souled Out Online If you are looking for information about Souled Out and the events that we are
doing, you’ve got two great sources: Facebook and the church’s website. While
there may be several down sides to Facebook, one of the good things about it is
that it allows us to quickly get detailed information
out to everyone about upcoming events. That same
information will always be placed on our church
website as well for those of you who do not have
Facebook accountsThe Facebook address is
facebook.com/SouledOutBBC and the website
address is connect2bethany.org/#/
connectbethany/teens. If you need more
information contact Pastor Mike Miller.
CHECK US OUT @
facebook.com/SouledOutBBC
and
connect2bethany.org/#/connectbethany/teens
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August Anniversaries 2 Bill & Mary Rose Poynter 1997
Justin & Aimee Kane 2003
6 Richard & Mavis Buck 1966
7 Al & Lois Miller 1982, Wally & Pat Herzog 1956
Ed & Perri Kern 2006
11 Ed & Marion Caes 1951
12 Harvey & Linda Holtzhouse 1966
Steve & Susan Detloff 1988
16 Mike & Marilyn Storrs 1958
19 Fred & Eleanor Sochor 2006
20 Kevin & Anne Mayer 1994
23 Pastor Mark & Wendy Reynolds 1986
Bob & Carol Givens 1969
24 Virgil & Lou Workman 1957
Pastor Mike & Robyn Miller 1991
25 Ondrej & Milina Franka 1973
26 Brian & Jill Gehrke 2000, Carl & Kathy Bulak 2001
29 Dave & Mary Ann Brooks 1964
August Birthdays 1 Richie Gascho III
2 Barb Koenke, Pat Pulst, Kathy Shovan
3 Isaiah Gehrke
4 Jill Gehrke, Delores Pike, Ann Swanson
5 Gladys Buck
6 Carol Meinhardt, Annalise Loving
8 Preston Poynter, Patti De Keyser
10 Nancy Rude, Henrietta Braxton, Kennedy Gosk
12 Sandy Poynter, Lydia Festian, Eddie Mae Dixon
13 Aaron Levos
14 Luke Sumner
15 Fran Havlena
16 Scott Bruder
17 Kimberly Wegner
18 Diante Braxton
19 Jake Madak, Jonathan Hillawi
21 Shirley Chumley
22 Bethany Wolf
23 Jeremie Picard
25 Erwin Schoel
26 Dick Shovan
30 Mary Rose Poynter, Linda Denean
31 Natalia Aversano
UPCOMING EVENTS BIRTHDAYS/ANNIVERIARIES
Upcoming
Events
See the Community
Board, located across
from the gym, for local
events.
Color Code
Missionary Child of Missionary Shut-In / Nursing Home
September
2 Youth Night Fall Kick-off
6 Labor Day Weekend /
Communion AM
12 Ladies Ministry/Road Rally
19 Compassion Pregnancy
Fundraiser/Crop & Craft
13 Donut Sunday
23 See You At the Pole
October
31 Fall Festival
August Memory
Verse
Romans 1:16 I am not ashamed of
the gospel, because it is
the power of God for
the salvation of
everyone who believes:
first for the Jew, then for
the Gentile.
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SPOTLIGHT ON MISSIONS
The goals of Bethany’s Missions Committee...to equip and enable members and friends of Bethany to be
personally involved in obeying the Great Commission...to provide a support system for our missions
families who are following the Lord in reaching out into the world.
Missionary of the week August 2015
Aug 2 – Dan & Mirielle Murphy are church planters in Ireland.
Before Ireland they ministered in the Netherlands, where they both
grew up. The Murphys raised four children and numerous foster
children. Recently they adopted another foster child named Vicki. They
are in the process of moving to be closer to the church, where they currently work. Dan is a
second generation missionary. Bethany first supported his parents, Tom & Nancy Murphy.
Aug 9 – John & Carol Koenke worked in the Philippines for many years. Currently they are in the States
due to family concerns. John has been teaching a ‘Making Sense of Islam’ class
at several churches. Pray for the Koenkes’ as they deal with family issues and
seek the Lord’s will for future direction.
Aug 16 – Shirley Chumley served in the Congo, the Comoro Islands, and England with Africa
Inland Mission. In retirement she teaches English to recent immigrants. This ministry gives
her many opportunities to witness. Shirley is praising the Lord for His provision of her insulin
for the remainder of this year.
Aug 23 - Barbara Blackburn is a Bible translator with Wycliffe. She spent many years in the Philippine
Islands learning and writing the Blaan language, and then translating Scriptures into this
language. She and her partner Mary Rhea have completed the New Testament and several
Old Testament books. The 5000 Scriptures have just been printed for the second time and
should be enroute to the Blaan people.
Aug 30 – Dick & Vicki Gascho work out of Greater Europe Mission headquarters in
Colorado. They have recently moved down the mountain and into the city of
Mammoth. Dick’s ministry includes coaching, mentoring, and training missionaries
and church leaders on three continents. Vicki works with an international planning
team helping young leaders to learn, grow and excel. Vicki was recently diagnosed
with lung cancer. They are the parents of Rick & Adam Gascho, also part of Bethany’s missionary family.
Exciting News!! From KidsCamp 2015
During Everest KidsCamp 2015; the children joyfully brought in
their pennies, nickels, dimes, and even dollars during the penny
March. The money went to purchase Bibles for children across the
world in Thailand. I am humbled to share with you that our kids raised enough money to send 258
Bibles to the Thai children. Join in on praising the Lord for this incredible gift...from His kids....for more
of His kids!! Submitted by Kathy Tucker
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EVENTS
Kidz Konnection News! Missions Recap
The kids have had a great time this summer
learning the Wordless Book in Kidz Konnection.
Through verses, games , crafts and snacks they
have learned to share the gospel using the
Wordless book or bracelet. The Missions Committee has
enjoyed working with your children these past few weeks!
PrimeTimers Tuesday, August 25th—Frankenmuth
Our Bethany’s PrimeTimers and Friends will
enjoy the day at Frankenmuth. The day will
include the Barvarian Belle Riverboat ride and
lunch at Zehnder’s. Sign-up at the Welcome
Center or see Sheryl MacPhee for more info.
Softball 2015 Season Results
Ladies Softball Team kept the streak going with another winning season for Bethany as they finished in 1st place.
Men's Softball Team all in all, they ended up having a great season.
Thanks to the many fans who supported Bethany’s softball teams and coming out on Friday & Monday nights.
Small Group Bible Study “The Marriage You’ve Always Wanted”, September 13th
Starting Sunday, September 13th, there will be a couples Bible study “The Marriage
You’ve Always Wanted” DVD seminar at the Barbieri’s house from 7-8pm. Please sign
up at Welcome Center to attend also pickup a flyer for more information. Childcare if
needed will be provided at Bethany.
If you are interested in being a mentoring couple to those in the marriage Bible study,
please contact Vicky Barbieri.
The PrimeTimers
enjoying an
afternoon in July
for lunch at
RiverBend Marina.
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MONTHLY CALENDAR
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
30 31
7pm Celebrate Recovery
7pm Celebrate Recovery; Deacons Meeting & Missions Committee
Meeting
7pm Celebrate Recovery;
Trustee Meeting
9:00am– Donut Sunday 9:45am - Connection Groups 11am - Worship Service
Kidz Konnection 4pm - CE Meeting 6pm - Evening Service
CrossRoads
1pm
Quilting Time
2pm – 7:45pm
Red Cross Blood Drive
12:30pm Single Seniors
Lunch at El Charro’s Restaurant
7pm Bible Study & Prayer;
Teens - End of Summer Party
7pm Bible Study & Prayer
7pm Celebrate Recovery Youth Committee
Meeting
7pm Bible Study & Prayer;
Ladies Night Out
1pm
Quilting Time
8:30am
PrimeTimers Event at Frankenmuth
1pm
Quilting Time
9:45am - Connection Groups 11am - Worship Service Kidz Konnection 6pm - Evening Service CrossRoads
9:45am - Connection Groups 11am - Worship Service Kidz Konnection 6pm - Evening Service CrossRoads
11:30am Men’s Luncheon
7pm Bible Study & Prayer
9:45am - Connection Groups 11am - Worship Service Kidz Konnection 6pm - Evening Service CrossRoads
7pm Celebrate Recovery
Camp Kaskitowa—for Girls
JR/SR/College Cedar Point
Teens - Red Oaks Waterpark
9:45am - Connection Groups 11am - Worship Service
& Baptism
Kidz Konnection 6pm - Evening Service & Communion Cross Roads