April 12, 2015 11:00 A.M. Welcome! We are especially glad to have all visitors and guests worshipping with us today. Your presence with us is a blessing! Please be sure to let us know who you are by registering your attendance on the yellow card located in the pew rack and placing it in the offering plate. Visitors, be sure to pick up our informational pamphlet (pew rack), and check out our website, www.bethelmethodistcolumbia.com for more great information about Bethel. If you would like to talk with the Pastor about church membership, please contact Rev. Todd Davis at [email protected] or 787-3058. The Color is White, symbolizing the purity, holiness, and virtue of Jesus, as well as respect and reverence for our Savior and risen King, Christ the Lord! WE GATHER TO WORSHIP Chiming of Trinity At this time please quietly take your seats. Welcome and Announcements *Prelude Triumphal March A Special Welcome to Mr. Kyle Harper and Reverend Lex McDonald who are with us today as Pastor Todd recovers from his recent surgery. United Methodist Men Columbia District Spiritual Gathering will be held April 17-19 at Asbury Hills Camp & Retreat Center. The theme for the weekend will be, “What Is In Your Spiritual Toolbox?” Total cost is $140 for a cabin and $160 for Creekside or Batson. Registration forms will be in the narthex and hall administrative table. Mission U Mission U is a conference of all United Methodist Women in South Carolina. UMW come together to study current issues impacting society based on mission study topics. We meet in separate workshops as women sharing similar concerns and the Love of God. To support our mission commitment, there is a crafts sale. Bethel ladies have been taking items to Mission U for years. We would love to add your crafts to the Mission U craft room. Please call Bonnie Speas with your donation, 803-727-8515. BUMS April Outing will be to the White Home & Gardens in Rock Hill on Friday, April 17th. We will leave the church parking lot at 9:00 AM for a 10:00 AM tour. There is a $5 entrance fee. We will have lunch after the tour. Please RSVP by April 15th. Forms are available in the Narthex and the office hallway or call Walt Speas at 736-3068. Capital City Big Band Join us on April 21st as we attempt to “raise the roof” to help cover the cost of our new roof. Tickets may be purchased at the door or by contacting Barbara Harper at 782-7959. $10/adult, $5 age 10 and under. $30 family max. BETHEL’S ANNUAL SPRING BBQ is back and better than ever! The annual spring Men’s BBQ will be Saturday, April 25, 12-1:30 pm. This is BBQ chicken at its best! The cost is $8 per plate. This includes 1/2 chicken, coleslaw, baked beans, and a roll. Upper Room Prayerline The following calls came for the Upper Room Prayerline: Diana, KY; Karen, NY; Tony, FL; Nelson, OH; Edna, L; Betty, IL; Dick, CA; Angie, OH; Renita, NC; Chaka, CA; Eugene, GA; Debbie, MN; Jane, IL; Margaret, CA; Darlene, FL and Nancy, NY Study Cancelled Due to lack of interest, the Beth Moore Study, Children of the Day has been cancelled. Quarterly Contribution Statements are available for pick-up in the narthex. Handel *Choral Call to Worship *Congregational Call to Worship (Responsive) Have you heard of our great God? He created all that is and reigns over it all. He rules with justice and mercy. Have you heard or our great God? He is full of glory and his ways are perfect. No one can match his wisdom and understanding. Have you heard of our great God? He knows each name and sees each person -- his love for us in unequaled. ALL: Come, now, and worship our great God, for he is worthy of all honor and glory and praise. *Hymn of Praise #304 Easter People, Raise Your Voices Regent Square WE HEAR GOD’S WORD Children’s Moment Lucy Kelly Anthem Christ is Arisen Handel Christ is arisen, praise the Lord! Hail the Savior, King adored! Alleluia! Songs of joy we gladly bring, all the faithful join and sing: Alleluia! Christ is arisen, praise the Lord! Hail the Savior, King adored! Alleluia! Christ is arisen! Alleluia! Scripture Sermon Matthew 25:14-30 “Spiritual Gluttony” Special Prayers for those in Hospitals/Rehab Jean Smith—Heartland Kate Brown-Baptist Hospital Mr. Kyle Harper Serving the Congregation Today Church Nursery w/Verta: Debbie Farmer Greeters: Anne and John Mathis, Iva Dell Griffith Sound System Operator: Abbie Bowman Acolyte: Mary Sydney George Children’s Moment: Lucy Kelly Head Usher: Tom Elliott Ushers: Chuck Ward, David Wood, Michael Burnette, Dave Barnes Offering Counters: Mike Hellams, Rebecca Bennett Sanctuary Preparers: Dave Barnes, Karen Stewart Presence April 5th Church School 30; Reach! 41; Traditional 161 May God bless you for your support of Bethel’s ministries! Budget 407,307.00 Income (YTD) 115,437.32 Needed Weekly 7,832.83 Expenses (YTD) 100,934.23 Received (4/5) 9,738.86 Difference 14,503.09 Needed to Date 109,659.62 Roof Loan 75,000.00 Received to Date 115,437.32 Roof Donations (2014) 17,937.44 Difference 5,777.70 Roof Donations (2015) 6,830.97 Youth News Youth Meeting TONIGHT! Youth will meet tonight from 6:00-7:30 PM. Please plan to attend, we will be finalizing our Youth Sunday service which is NEXT week! We have space for everyone, so please come and bring a friend!!! Youth Sunday, Youth Sunday is next Sunday, April 19th during the 11:00 worship hour. We hope you will join Bethel's Youth as they lead us in a special time of worship! All Youth & their families are planning to meet at Pancho's (near the Fort Jackson entrance) immediately following the service for food & fellowship in place of evening Youth on the 19th. Everyone will pick up their own tab. Kids' Worship Bulletins All children are invited to pick up a bulletin designed just for them. Available in both worship services. Check with an usher! Youth Choir Our youth choir (3 years to 3rd grade) will be singing in worship Sunday, April 19th as part of Youth Sunday. Practice is held during the first ten minutes of the Sunday School hour each week. Memory Verse for the week of April 12th. Matthew 5:13 “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness how can it be made salty again?” WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD WITH THANKSGIVING Prayer of Dedication Let us give out of gratitude and not self-satisfaction. Let us give out of love, and rejoice that quietly and faithfully we are able to help another. Make it so loving God. Amen Bethel to Host Family Promise May 3-May10. Volunteers are the heart of Family Promise; without them, it cannot exist. The following are the different areas you may choose to serve (Food, Laundry, Room Environment, Property and Facilities, Evening Hosts, and Overnight Host). Please call Sally Hafner (736-2526) or Bonnie Speas (736-3068) if you would like to volunteer. Please help the Ushers by passing the offering plate down each pew so all worshippers have an opportunity to present their gifts to God. You may also place attendance cards in the plate at this time. | Hearing Assistance Devices are available in the Narthex. If you should need help finding or operating a device an Usher will be happy to assist you. For Your Convenience... A Nursery for Infants thru 3 yr. olds is available in Rm. #E154 of the Education Bldg. If children are joining you in worship "Fun Bags” and children’s bulletins are located in the Narthex. A "Cry Room" with toys/rocking chairs/ changing table and full view/sound of worship is also located just off the Narthex. In Need of Prayer? Simply use the Prayer Request Card found in your pew. You may place it in a Prayer Request Box (located in the narthex and office hallway) or fold and place in the offering plate. Or, you may call Iva Dell Griffin at 782-5032. Offertory It Was His Love *Presentation of Gifts and Tithes *Doxology #95 Praise God from whom all blessings flow, praise him all creatures here below; Praise him above ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen. *Affirmation of Faith—Apostle’s Creed #881 I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord: who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Al mighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic* church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. *catholic (universal) *Gloria Patri Long Range Planning Moment Rev. Lex McDonald WE ARE SENT FORTH TO SERVE *Hymn #364 Because He Lives RESURECTION *Benediction *Choral Response *Chiming of the Trinity *Postlude Church Office Hours Red Hark My Soul Malan *All who are able are invited to stand. Invitation to Christian Discipleship Those who would like to become a member of the Bethel UMC family, by profession of faith or transfer of church membership, are invited to speak with the minister at your convenience. The flowers in the Sanctuary are given in honor of Margaret Marshall’s 90th birthday on April 13th.by the Marshall family. If you would like to dedicate/donate the flowers for the traditional worship service many dates are still available. The cost of a standard arrangement is $54. Reserve by contacting Frances Cox by email (lighthousefrances Monday -Thursday 9:30 am - 4:00 pm Friday 9:30 am - 1:00 pm Publication Submission Deadlines The deadline for the Bulletin is 9:00 am on the preceding Wednesday. The deadline for The Messenger is 9:00 am on the 25th of each month. Calendar Scheduling Please contact the Church Secretary as soon as possible to get your upcoming events on the calendar. Rooms are scheduled on a first-come basis. Upcoming Events at Bethel Sunday, April 12 REACH Team Meeting (PAB) 7:25-8:25 Reach! Service (PAB) 9:00-9:40 AM Nursery (E154) 9-12 Noon Sunday School (EB) 9:45-10:45 AM Children’s Music (E-151) 9:45-10 AM Reach!Band Practice (PAB)9:45-11 AM Worship (SAN) 11-12 Noon with Kyle Harper and Rev. Lex McDonald Handbell Rehearsal (CR) 4:15-5:15 PM Wolves (Hut) 5-6 PM Monday, April 13 Preschool (EB) 8:30-1 PM Lina Ott Circle (CR) 3-4 PM Trustees (CR) 6-7 PM Webelos II (Hut) 6-7 PM Boy Scouts (Hut) 7-8 PM Tuesday, April 14 REACH Team Meeting (PAB) 7:25-8:25 Reach! Service (PAB) 9:00-9:40 AM Nursery (E154) 9-12 Noon Sunday School (EB) 9:45-10:45 AM Children’s Music (E-151) 9:45-10:00 AM Reach!Band Practice (PAB)9:45-11 AM Worship (SAN) Youth leading with Brian Burger Handbell Rehearsal (CR) 4:15-5:15 PM Wolves (Hut) 5-6 PM Hulbert Nbrhd. Group (Other) 7-8 PM McNair Nbrhd. Group (Other) 7-8 PM Monday, April 20 Preschool (EB) 8:30-1 PM Webelos II (Hut) 6-7 PM Boy Scouts (Hut) 7-8 PM Preschool (EB) 8:30-1 PM Belle Dent Circle (CR) 10:30-11:30 AM Yoga (PAB) 1:15-2:15 PM Webelos I (Hut) 6-7 PM Sylvia Hulsey Circle (PAB) 7-8 PM Tuesday, April 21 Wednesday, April 15 Wednesday, April 22 Preschool (EB) 8:30-1 PM Preschool chapel (SAN) 9:30-9:45 AM Tigers (Hut) 6-7 PM ...so the world will experience Christ’s love! Sunday, April 12, 2015 Second Sunday Of Easter Preschool (EB) 8:30-1 PM Yoga (PAB) 1:15-2:15 PM Webelos I (Hut) 6-7 PM Capital City Big Band (SAN) 7-8 PM Rev. Davis on vacation Preschool (EB) 8:30-1 PM Preschool chapel (SAN) 9:30-9:45 AM Adult Choir Rehearsal (CR) 7:15-8:30 PM Tigers (Hut) 6-7 PM Adult Choir Rehearsal (CR) 7:15-8:30 Thursday, April 16 Preschool (EB) 8:30-1 PM Thursday, April 23 Yoga (PAB) 1:15-2:15 PM Rev. Davis on vacation Disciple I (NLC) 6-7 PM Preschool (EB) 8:30-1 PM Kitchen Committee (PAB) 2:30-3:30 PM Yoga (PAB) 1:15-2:15 PM Disciple I (NLC) 6-7 PM Friday, April 17 Pinewood Derby (PAB) 6:00-7:30 PM Preschool (EB) 8:30-1 PM Bears (Hut) 6:30-7:30 PM Friday, April 24 Rev. Davis on vacation Saturday, April 18 Preschool (EB) 8:30-1 PM Wilson Neighborhood Group (NLC) BBQ Prep (PAB) 10 AM 9AM Bears (Hut) 6:30-7:30 PM In Ministry with the Congregation Reverend Todd Davis, Pastor Michelle Keiffer, Director of Christian Education and Family Ministries Marian Scullion, Director of Music Ministries Bill Webb, Organist Sylvia Hulbert, Director of Handbell Choir Carol Barnett, Business Administrator Saturday, April 25 Bob Silva, Administrative Assistant EB—Education Building CVC—Christian Voyager’s Class SAN—Sanctuary 4600 Daniel Drive, Columbia, SC 29206 www.bethelmethodistcolumbia.com [email protected] phone 803.787.3058 Upper Room Prayer (CR) 8-9 AM Spring BBQ (PAB) 12:00-1:30 PM @gmail.com) or phone (803-427-7070) or call the Church Office. Thank you for being good stewards of God’s blessings by leaving our Church Sanctuary in the good condition you found it. Sunday, April 19 Youth Sunday Contact Us CR—Conference Room NLC—New Life Class PAB—Pool Activities Building
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