1. family and parenting
2. children

Pastor
Roger Shenk
[email protected]
[email protected] (appts)
Cell: 941.465.9311
Minister of Service
Dennis Bontrager
[email protected]
Cell: 941.356.3577
Minister of Worship
Larry Diener
[email protected]
Home: 941.377.9085
Minister of Community
Shirley Good
[email protected]
Cell: 361.739.2323
Minster of Youth
Zack Morris
[email protected]
Cell: 941.228.2279
Asst. Minister of Children
Kayla Miller
[email protected]
Cell:941.223.4523
Faith Community Nurse
Carolyn Stoll, RN
[email protected]
Cell: 941.587.5868
Asst. Director of Music
Rodney Shenk
[email protected]
Cell: 941.812.9050
Director of Communications
Bonnie Telinger
[email protected]
Cell: 941.685.2916
Church Bookkeeper / Multi-Media
Galen Swope
[email protected]
[email protected]
Office Manager
Treva Kurtz
[email protected]
Church Administrator
Gene Yoder
[email protected]
Cell: 941.993.8487
Please submit prayer & visitation needs
directly to the church office.
Office Hours
Monday – Friday
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
4041 Bahia Vista Street • Sarasota, FL 34232
Ph: 941.377.4041 • Fax: 941.378.9674
www.BahiaVistaChurch.org
[email protected]
“How To Be Happy:
In Hardship”
March 3, 2013
We’re so glad you chose to worship with us today. Please let us know
how we can serve you. We want to connect with you at your speed &
in your way. Please take a moment to complete a Communication
Card & place it in the offering during the service. Even better, bring it
by the Welcome Center to receive a special gift.
During our Family Worship Service, our Nursery is fully staffed to
care for children from birth through 3 years old. Kids from PreK
through Grade 5 will be dismissed for Kids’ Church during the
service, & will return to the back of the church at the end of the
service. Visit the Welcome Center to register your child prior to the
service.
9:30 – 10:15am Every Sunday Morning
• Open Class – Room #4
• United Class – Room #9
• Practical Living – Room #11
• Faith Issues “The Invisible War” by Chip Ingram – Room #17
• Prime Time Study on the Book of Philippians – Room #18
• Winter Residents – Fellowship Hall
• Signing with Cindy – Room #6
• Seven Priorities of the Mennonite Church – Library
Our website is updated every week? To view live sermons, past
sermons, volunteer opportunities, photo albums, current
information & more, please visit www.BahiaVistaChurch.org. Also
available on the website are volunteer schedules for most areas in
the church. Take some time & get yourself acquainted.
Please include the following members of our church family in prayer
throughout the week:
Drew Gerber, nephew to Kay Schlabach, is slowly continuing to improve
after his two strokes on Jan 7th. Please continue to pray for patience &
healing.
Norma Miller who is hospitalized for testing.
Please pray for Marylynn who has recently learned that she has breast
cancer. Marylynn faces surgery & likely further treatment.
If you are a breast cancer survivor and would be willing to pray for her
as her needs change, please contact Carolyn Stoll, Faith Community
Nurse: [email protected]
Unspoken Needs – Please continue to pray for the unspoken needs here
at BVMC and beyond. Remember to pray for both the physical and
spiritual health of the church.
Please continue to pray for: Lisa Bennett, Gertrude DeLacey, Fern Eash,
Drew Gerber, Lila Good, Brad & Brenna Steury-Graber, Andrew Hall,
Malinda Hershberger, Janet High, Noah Hostetler, Tim Kane, Melvin
Kizer, Laurene Leinbach, David Ray Miller, Dorothy J. Miller, Rebecca
Miller, Jean Pilgrim, Queena Phu, Patricia & Michael Pratt, Velma Ross,
Ruth Shue, Dave Weiler, Leroy Willoughby.
First Aid Responder ........................................ Jan Graber, Judith Miller
Librarian ..................................................................................Edna Frye
Nursery ...................................................................... Jeff & Julie Shank
Prayer Room ...........................................................Rachel Hershberger
Welcome Center ........................Treva Kurtz, Eloise & Taylor Kauffman
AM Attendance................................................................................... 1310
PM Attendance .................................................................................... 354
Offerings & Contributions ............................................................. $14,759
Change for a Dollar ............................................................................. $979
Missions .............................................................................................. $150
Eggucation ............................................................................................ $85
Brad & Brenna Graber ........................................................................ $275
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by Dennis Bontrager
 Community Builders Update: This week the new kitchen
cabinets will be installed in our Meadows property. We need
experienced painters for ceilings, walls and trim. The following
week we will begin the floor tile and will need helpers to carry
and cut tile. Please call Dennis Bontrager 941.356.3577 if you can
help.
 Family Promise begins March 31st – Family Promise will be
hosted at BVMC from the afternoon of the 31st through April 7th.
There are several opportunities for evening hosts to greet guests
from 5-8pm & overnight hosts from 8pm to 7:30am. Sign up at
the Welcome Center or by contacting Dennis Bontrager directly
at 941.356.3577 or [email protected]. Not familiar
with
Family
Promise?
Visit
their
website
www.FamilyPromise.org & check out what's happening with
Family Promise nationwide.
BV Kids has a painting project that needs your help! If you have a
few hours that you could share with Kayla, she has a fun painting
project to complete ASAP. No art skills are necessary. You just need
to be able to get down on the floor. Contact Kayla directly at
[email protected].
VBS 2013 is well underway! Be on the lookout for updates and info.
Save the Date – Mark your calendars. More info to come on these
important events:
Mar. 10th: SCS Fundraising Meal
Mar. 10th: Andrew Lapp Concert (CFAS)
Mar. 11th: Lifeline Vascular Screening
Mar. 17th: Chuck Wagon Gang
Mar. 19th: Overseers Meeting
Mar. 23rd: Easter Egg Hunt
Mar. 24th: Blood Pressure Screening
Mar. 24th Sarasota Young Voices (CFAS)
Mar. 25th: Caring Sisters Event
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Sunday, March 3 – Generosity Sunday
8:15am
Traditions Worship Service
9:30am
Adult Christian Education
10:30am
Family Worship & Kids Church
3pm & 6:30pm Sarasota Male Voice Festival
Monday, March 4
8:30am
Visitation Team Meeting – Room #9
Tuesday, March 5
8:30am
Pastoral Team Prayer Day
Wednesday, March 6
3-6:30pm
Faith Community Nurse is IN – Church Office
4:30pm
Seniors Balance & Exercise – Overflow Area
6:30-7:30pm BV Kids Club – Room #4
6:30-8:30pm Connect Youth – Fellowship Hall
6:30-8pm
BV Singers
6:30-7:30pm Community Classes
Thursday, March 7
8:30am
Dorcas Circle – Rooms #9 & 10
10am-12pm Faith Community Nurse is IN – Church Office
11:45am
Lunch with Pastor Roger – Der Dutchman
7pm
Wissmann Family Concert - Sanctuary
Friday, March 8
10:30am
GriefShare – Module #17
Saturday, March 9
8am-5pm
Sarasota Male Voice Festival Rehearsal – Sanctuary
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TODAY is Generosity Sunday - Each year we have two “Generosity
Sundays” where we delight in the generosity of our church family.
The extraordinarily large offering that is collected supports the
BVMC mission in an extraordinary way. Last year about 15% of our
budget was raised on these two Sundays alone. Looking at this
year’s budget, this amounts to just under $105,000.
God has provided us with all the resources we need to diligently
pursue our mission: to befriend all with the love of Christ, through
community, worship & service and to help new people feel included,
inspired & involved. Please take time to prepare your finances
prayerfully so that you’re able to give generously in accordance with
God’s blessings, and your affirmation for what God is doing here at
BVMC.
Sarasota Male Voice Festival TODAY @ 3pm and 6:30 pm - The
men's chorus, under the direction of Lloyd Kauffman, offers two
concerts this year. The Sommers Family String Ensemble will join the
chorus for several selections. Proceeds from the offering will go
toward Gator Camp. Come, and worship!
LUNCH with ROGER, March 7 @ 11:45am – Join Pastor Roger for
lunch on the 1st & 3rd Thursday each month at Der Dutchman at
11:45am. All are welcome. There is no program or agenda. Come.
Talk. Listen. Eat. Build relationships. Use a napkin. Don’t skip seats.
Wissman Family - Thursday, March 7 @ 7pm - Coming from Milford,
Nebraska, the Wissman Family will present a concert of
Christian/gospel music using a variety of instruments and vocal
arrangements. Their mission is to "share the hope and promise that's
found in the Lord Jesus Christ." An offering will be received.
Brunch NEXT SUNDAY – Plan now to stick around after the service next
week for another delicious brunch including breakfast casserole with
eggs, sausage, bacon, & hash browns as well as yogurt cups with granola
& fresh fruit & a variety of breakfast breads, PLENTY of breads. Brunch
service will begin at 9:15am and be offered until noon. Your generous
donations help BVMC families attend Sarasota Christian School.
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Andrew Lapp in Concert - Sunday, March 10 @ 6pm - The Christian
Fine Arts Series is please to present Andrew Lapp in concert again.
Andrew will play a variety of classical and sacred pieces including
some of his own arrangements of favorite hymns. An offering will be
received.
Chuck Wagon Gang - Sunday, March 17 @ 6pm - This well-loved
gospel group will be at Bahia Vista once again. Invite your friends and
neighbors. An offering will be received.
Don’t forget! The Eggucation campaign continues through Easter.
Use the Orphans Know More envelope in the pew pocket and drop
your contribution in the offering. For more information about this
campaign and/or Orphans Know More, please visit their website at
www.OrphansKnowMore.com.
Women’s Tuesday Eve Bible Study - “The Velveteen Woman” will be
meeting every two weeks on Tuesday evenings in Module #3 from 78pm beginning March 5th. The study will be facilitated by Dawn Van
Beck and Patricia Pratt. No need to sign up, just come on out and join
us. Don’t forget to bring a friend.
Women’s Tuesday Morning Bible Study – It’s not too late to join.
“One Thousand Gifts” is a study which strives to find the meaning of
life and fully embrace the surprising truth from the final scenes of
Jesus’ earthly life. Study meets Tuesdays @ 9:30am in Room #9, and
is facilitated by Miriam Nauman and Julie Shank. Childcare provided.
Sign up at the Welcome Center.
DVD study of “The Invisible War” by Chip Ingram is starting in the
Faith Issues class. This study focuses on what every believer needs to
know about Satan, Demons, & Spiritual Warfare, & is based on
Ephesians 6:10-12. Join Faith Issues in Module #17 @ 9:30am and
strengthen your wisdom and yourself for the future.
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March 3, 2013 @ 8:15am
March 3, 2013 @ 10:30am
Prelude ........................................................... Larry & Marilyn Herris
Welcome! Make yourself at home. We’ll be here a little more than an
hour. We pray. We sing. We take an offering to bless others.
Kids will be dismissed for Kids Church just prior to the message.
Welcome & Invocation......... Dennis Bontrager, Minister of Service
Community Life Announcements .................................Larry Diener
Message
“How To Be Happy:
In Hardship”
Praise & Worship
All Hail the Power, #285
In the Bulb, #614
Bridge of Faith
Jesus, Name Above All Names
Pastoral Prayer ..................................................... Dennis Bontrager
Generosity Sunday Offering ......................................... Roger Shenk
Special Music ............................................................... Angel Cappar
How Great Thou Art
Message ............................................................ Roger Shenk, Pastor
“How To Be Happy: In Hardship”
Benediction
The Lord Lift You Up, #73, STJ – Larry
If this is your first time here, be sure to meet Pastor Roger
at the Popcorn Stand in the courtyard following
today’s service. He’d love the chance to meet you.
Kayla Miller
Kayla Miller comes to us from
Nabinway, MI. The daughter of a
preacher/worship leader, Kayla has
grown up being involved in the
Mennonite church. During high school
Kayla was involved with music,
athletics, academics and children,
serving both at church and in the
elementary
school.
Upon
her
graduation, Kayla attended Cornerstone University and studied
elementary education. During this time her love for children
continued to grow as she served at Sabaoth Ministries, an
afterschool program for low-income, inner-city students ages 7-18.
For the past three summers, Kayla has worked at Little Eden Camp as
a counselor during kid’s camp and kitchen staff during family camp.
All these experiences have led Kayla here to BVMC and developed in
her a vision for the BVMC Children’s Ministry. She is very excited to
get the ball rolling and see what God has in store for the children
already here and the ones to come.
Next Sunday a short Congregational Meeting will be called to order
during our worship services. Pastor Roger Shenk and the Overseers
are enthusiastically recommending Kayla Miller as our new Children’s
Minister. This is a planned transition to allow current Children’s
Minister, Bonnie Telinger, to focus exclusively on her position as
Communications Director.
Please contact me directly
([email protected] or 941.376.5664) with any comments or
questions prior to this meeting.
Nancy I. Yoder, Overseer Chair
Everybody needs to do a little Spring Cleaning each year, don’t they?
BVMC needs some Spring Cleaning, too! It’s that time when you get
all the extra cleaning done, that there just isn’t enough time for
during routine cleanings. Won’t you spare a few hours to help?
Saturday, March 16th
8am
Now, you may say “EIGHT IN THE MORNING?!” But we’d be willing to
bet that you’ve met a friend for breakfast at 8am at least a time or
two this winter. :-) Light mid-morning refreshments will be served.
Project areas include:
 Sanctuary
 Song Racks
 Office
 Blinds
 Kitchen Walls
 Window Sills
 Pews
 Chairs
 Windows
 Library
 Kitchen Drawers & Shelves
 A/C Vents & Returns
Special thanks to Naomi Sebourn, Leona Yoder, and Cal Mills who
have already offered to coordinate specific areas.
Please take a moment to sign up at the Welcome Center so that we
can plan the projects for the day. Last year our participation was a
little low and we were not able to do all we had hoped to do. We
need men and women and all ages are welcome.
Come get dirty with us!
Sarasota Christian has an extraordinary opportunity to receive
matching funds through the Community Foundation of Sarasota's 36Hour Giving Challenge on March 5.
There is $645,000 in matching and incentive grants
available to the school! Donations and matching funds received
will go toward the new proposed high school building.
It's EASY, all you have to do is:
1. Visit www.GivingPartnerChallenge.org on Tuesday, Mar 5, @ 7am
2. Give a $25 or more online donation to Sarasota Christian School
$430,000 in matching gifts are available to SCS and other local nonprofits.
Please donate promptly at 7am,
as matching funds are quickly dispersed.
$215,000 in incentive grants are also available throughout the 36-hour
period, and so gifts given after 7 am will be of great benefit to SCS as
well.
Visit www.sarasotachristian.org/givingchallenge for more information.