The Bethel News May 2013

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Bethel NewsBethel Lutheran Brethren Church

Conforming to the Image of ChristThe obvious fact that we all sin can create an atmosphere of false securityamong us, leading us to accept with ease the idea that sin is socommonplace that we ought not to be too bothered by it lest we surrenderour mental health to a self-deprecating neurosis. Yet in our desire toconsole ourselves and maintain a good self-image, we may push to the

back burner the mandate of God, Be you holy, even as I am holy.

Evangelical Christians are most vulnerable to succumbing to thisdistortion. We stress the fact that our justification is by faith alone and insistthat our righteousness is found in Christ alone. Though these assertions aretrue, it is equally true that the faith by which we are justified is a faith that

brings forth fruit in our lives. The slogan of the Reformation was that weare justified by faith alone, but not by a faith that is alone.

The instant true faith is present in the heart of the believer, the process ofsanctification begins. Change begins at once. The Christian begins to beconformed to the image of Christ. We are becoming holy. If we are not

becoming holy, then Christ is not in us and our profession of faith is empty

*Originally printed at http://www.ligonier.org/learn/devotionals/conforming-

image-christ/

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Psalm 148

Church Information

Fred Scragg....PastorSteve Geier..Administrative AssistantErik Hagedorn....Music DirectorEd & Debbie Fawcett....Caretakers

[1] Praise the LORD! Praise theLORD from the heavens;

praise him in the heights!

[2] Praise him, all his angels;

praise him, all his hosts!

[3] Praise him, sun and moon,

praise him, all you shining stars!

[4] Praise him, you highest heavens,

and you waters above the heavens!

[5] Let them praise the name of the

LORD! For he commanded

and they were created.

[6] And he established them forever

and ever; he gave a decree,

and it shall not pass away.

[13] Let them praise the name of the

LORD, for his name alone is exalted;

his majesty is above

earth and heaven.

[14] He has raised up a horn for his

people, praise for all his saints, for the

people of Israel who are near to him.

Praise the LORD!


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THE BETHEL NEWS MAY 2013

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

111:00-1:00pmBusy Hands6:30-8:30pm

BNS OpenHouse7:30pm

Bible Study @Pastor Freds

House

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5:30-7:00pm

Boys Club &Lamplighters

7:00-10:00pmYouth Group:Board Games

4

8:00amChurch Work

Day

5

9:30amSunday School &

Confirmation

11:00amWorship

6 7

4:00-6:00pmYouth Group

Hangout

6:30pmElder Meeting

8

11:00-1:00pmBusy Hands

7:30pmBible Study @Pastor Freds

House

9 10

5:30-7:00pmBoys club &Lamplighters

BBQ

7:00-10:00pmYouth Group:

Scavenger Hunt

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8:00amEastern Region

Youth Rally

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11:00amWorship

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Hangout

7:30pmCongregational

PlanningCommittee

Meeting

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7:30pmBible Study @

Pastor FredsHouse

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Mini-Golf

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Confirmation

11:00amWorship

12:30pmBagel Fellowship

20 21


Hangout

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House

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Outdoor Games

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Confirmation

11:00amWorship &

Communion

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Hangout

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House

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7:30pmFriday Night

Service

Notes:


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Youth Group News

Anniversaries

Birthdays

May 3 @ 7-10 pmBoard Game Night

May 10 @ 7-10 pmScavenger Hunt

May 11@ 8:00amEast Coast Youth Rally in

East Hartland CT $10

May17 @ 7-10 pm

Mini-Golf $20

May 24 @ 7-10 pmOutdoor Games

May 31 @ 7-10 pmTo Be Announced

5/5 Dave & Ruthann Forland

5/14 John & Jill Oderwald

5/24 Ken & Ann Jensen

5/29 Harold & Gerda Stevens

5/19 Gladys PaulsenMaryRose Stone

5/22 Malyssa Stedjan5/24 Angelo Poukamissas5/25 Emily Cordaro5/28 Dana Haegeland

Nicole HaegelandBrooke Creamer

5/31 Ken Jensen

Tuesdays 4:00-6:00Homework & Hang-out

Spend time with the youth leaders and your friends.


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Upcoming Events

CHURCH WORKDAY

May 5th, 2013 8:00 AM.

We will gather together to beautify and repair our

church. All are welcome and there are jobs for

everyone. Lunch will be served.

YEAROF UNITY READING CHALLENGE

As we continue our year of unity we will be reading

The Pursuit of Holiness

By Jerry Bridges

Books will be available in the back of the sanctuary starting

May 12

BETHEL AT THE BEACHJune 2, 2013 11:00 AMJoin us as we take our service of worship to CrabMeadow Beach to be followed by the celebration of theend of a Sunday School year. Invite friends and bring

food to share

CLBA BIENNIAL CONVENTIONJune 28th-30th 2013We will gather together with representatives from otherchurches in our region to discuss the vision andfinances of our synod at Tuscarora Inn & ConferenceCenter3300 River Road

Mt. Bethel, PA 18343


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Find Your PlaceBethel Lutheran Brethren Church is a place for your entire family.

Sunday School classes for all age groups (including adults)

Boys Club boys K-6th grade

Lamplighters girls K-6th grade

Youth Group teens 7th-12th grade

Childrens Church K-2nd grade(meetings during Sunday morningsermon)

Leisure Timers luncheons forretirees

Busy Hands weekly meeting ofwomen to knit, crochet, and workon various outreach projects

Check the calendar on page 2to find out when your group

meets.


Address: 10 Pinetree Road, Huntington Station, NY 11746Website: bethellb.comEmail: [email protected]: (631) 423-4404Office Hours: M, T, W, F 9:30am-4pm; Th 9:30am-2:30pm

Bethel Lutheran Brethren Church

Youhavebeentaughttheholy

Scripturesfromchildhood,and

theyhavegivenyouthewisdomto

receivethesalvationthatcomesby

trustinginChristJesus.

For more information about ourNursery School program pleasecontact the church office or sendan email to

[email protected].

Classes available for 2, 3, and 4year olds.

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