March 22, 2015
5 N. Concord Ave, Havertown, PA 19083
610-789-2486 · www.bethanyepc.org
Welcome to Bethany Church!
We’re glad you’re with us today! At its heart, a church is a community
that worships and serves God together. Together we are building a
community in which people can explore the big questions of life and
Christianity’s answers, work together for a thriving neighborhood and
serve those in need. Please fill out the orange Visitor Card found in the
pew pocket, and place it in the offering plate so we can inform you
about all the exciting things happening here in the life of the church!
Sunday Schedule
Sunday School:
9:15 am
Worship:
9:15 am
Refreshments: 10:15 am
Worship:
10:45 am
Refreshments between Services
We’d love for you to join us between services for refreshments. It’s a
great way to connect with others in our congregation and to find out
more about Bethany.
Sunday Programs for Children
Nursery - Our well qualified nursery staff is available to watch
children up to 4 years of age during both services.
Café Jr. (9:15 am) – A light breakfast followed by learning and fun is
available for children 5 years of age to 5th grade during the first service.
Children’s Church (10:45 am) – Is available for children 5 years of
age to 3rd grade and is dismissed during the service. If it is your child’s
first time attending, please escort them downstairs to register.
Stay in Touch With Us
One of the most important ways for you to stay in touch is to
subscribe to our weekly e-mail update. To sign-up, go to
www.bethanyepc.org, or contact the church office,
[email protected].
9ORDER OF WORSHIP
Prelude
Purify My Heart
Welcome & Call to Worship
Open Up the Heavens
We've waited for this day, we're gathered in your name
Calling out to you, your glory like a fire
Awakening desire, will burn our hearts with truth
You're the reason we're here, you're the reason we're singing
Open up the heavens, we want to see you
Open up the floodgates, a mighty river
Flowing from your heart, filling every part of our praise
Your presence in this place, your glory on our face
We're looking to the sky
Descending like a cloud, you're standing with us now, Lord, unveil our eyes
Show us, show us your glory, show us, show us your power
Show us, show us your glory, Lord
Better is One Day
How lovely is Your dwelling place, O Lord Almighty,
For my soul longs and even faints for You.
For here my heart is satisfied within Your presence.
I sing beneath the shadow of Your wings.
Better is one day in Your courts, better is one day in Your house,
Better is one day in Your courts than thousands elsewhere.
Better is one day in Your courts, better is one day in Your house,
Better is one day in Your courts than thousands elsewhere, than thousands
elsewhere.
One thing I ask and I would seek: to see Your beauty,
To find You in the place Your glory dwells.
One thing I ask and I would seek: to see Your beauty,
To find You in the place Your glory dwells.
My heart and flesh cry out for You, the living God.
Your Spirit’s water to my soul.
I’ve tasted and I’ve seen, come once again to me.
I will draw near to You, I will draw near to You.
John 19:38-42
(page 1074 in pew Bible)
[38] Later, Joseph of Arimathea asked Pilate for the body of Jesus. Now
Joseph was a disciple of Jesus, but secretly because he feared the Jews. With
Pilate's permission, he came and took the body away. [39] He was
accompanied by Nicodemus, the man who earlier had visited Jesus at night.
Nicodemus brought a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about seventy-five
pounds. [40] Taking Jesus' body, the two of them wrapped it, with the spices,
in strips of linen. This was in accordance with Jewish burial customs. [41] At
the place where Jesus was crucified, there was a garden, and in the garden a
new tomb, in which no one had ever been laid. [42] Because it was the Jewish
day of Preparation and since the tomb was nearby, they laid Jesus there.
It Is Well with My Soul
Hymn #691
Reception of New Members & Sacrament of Baptism (10:45 am)
Paul & Linda Cruz, Edie Dorman, Ginger Dunbar, Ken Dunbar,
Jake Feiser, Erik & Tami Funch (Hallie), Carli Funch, Lindsey Funch,
Scot & Amy Lindelow (Emma, Dylan & Brody), Jaimie Madden,
Jessica Murtha, Luci Murtha, Madison Schmolz,
Bob & Jamie Scotti (Mia & Ben), Josh Thorpe,
Mike & Kerry Vitali (Anthony & Olivia)
Congregational Prayer & the Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come,
thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread
and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into
temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the kingdom and the power
and the glory forever, Amen.
Offering to the Lord
Came to My Rescue (9:15 am)
The Power of the Cross (10:45 am)
Doxology
Give thanks with a grateful heart, Give thanks to the Holy One,
Give thanks because He’s given Jesus Christ, His Son.
And now, let the weak say, “I am strong!” Let the poor say, I am rich!”
Because of what the Lord has done for us!
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Dismissal for Children’s Church (10:45 am)
(Children ages 5 through 3rd grade)
Thy Works, Not Mine, O Christ
Hymn #524
Silent Prayer and Reflection
John 3:1-8
(page 1051 in pew Bible)
[1] Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a member of
the Jewish ruling council. [2] He came to Jesus at night and said, "Rabbi, we
know you are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could perform
the miraculous signs you are doing if God were not with him." [3] In reply
Jesus declared, "I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God
unless he is born again." [4] "How can a man be born when he is old?"
Nicodemus asked. "Surely he cannot enter a second time into his mother's
womb to be born!" [5] Jesus answered, "I tell you the truth, no one can enter
the kingdom of God unless he is born of water and the Spirit. [6] Flesh gives
birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit. [7] You should not be
surprised at my saying, 'You must be born again.' [8] The wind blows
wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes
from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit."
Jesus Offers New Beginnings
From the Inside Out
A thousand times I’ve failed still Your mercy remains
And should I stumble again, still I’m caught in Your grace
Everlasting, Your light will shine when all else fades
Never-ending, Your glory goes beyond all fame
In my heart in my soul, Lord I give You control
Consume me from the inside out Lord
Let justice and praise, become my embrace
To love You from the inside out
Your will above all else, my purpose remains
The art of losing myself, in bringing You praise
Everlasting, Your light will shine when all else fades
Never-ending, Your glory goes beyond all fame
Everlasting, Your light will shine when all else fades
Never-ending, Your glory goes beyond all fame
And the cry of my heart is to bring You praise
From the inside out, Lord my soul cries out
Message
Blessing and Sending
Assisting in Worship: Elder Debbie Taylor
Ushers: Ken Martin-Halpine, Greg Rotzell & Steve Videon (9:15 am)
Bill Chapman, Harry Mulholland, Greg Rotzell & Steve Videon (10:45 am)
Prayer Team: Irene Taraborrelli (10:45 am)
9SERMON NOTES
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9LOOKING AHEAD
CHURCH WIDE EVENTS
Prayer Gathering – Tuesday, 7:15 pm
CHILDREN
Café Jr. – Sunday, 9:15 am
Children’s Church – Sunday, 10:45 am service
Tuesday Club – Tuesday, 5:30 pm
YOUTH
Café – Sunday, 9:15 am
Youth Group – Wednesday, 6:00 pm
MUSIC
Praise Team – Sunday, 8:15 am
Choir – Thursday, 7:00 pm
ADULTS
Questers Class – 9:15 am
Discovering Evangelism – Sunday, 9:15 am
Lenten Study – Tuesday, 5:30 pm
Feed the Homeless – 3rd Wednesday, 5:30 pm
Lenten Study, Wednesday, 6:30 pm
WOMEN
“Simplify” – Sunday, 9:15 am
Prayer Shawl – 1st Saturday of the month
MEN
Men’s Breakfast – 1 Friday of the month, 6:30 am
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COMMITTEES
Deacons – 2nd Monday, 7:30 pm
Property – 1st Tuesday, 7:00 pm
Session – 2nd Thursday, 7:00 pm
Missions – 4th Tuesday, 7:00 pm
9NEWS AND INFORMATION
EPC COMMITTEE
Thank you to all who have signed up to volunteer for the Presbytery Of
The East (POTE) meeting April 24-25th. Please plan to attend a volunteer
orientation either on Wednesday, April 22nd or Thursday, April 23rd. If you
have not signed up to help, but would like to, please find a volunteer form
in the narthex or contact Nicole Laing ([email protected]).
LADIES WORKDAY
Saturday, April 18th. Save the date. Details to follow.
THE HOUR
Join us for an hour of worship next Sunday, March 29th at 7:00 pm. Food
and open gym will be available beginning at 6:00 pm.
EASTER FLOWERS
Order forms for flowers can be found in the narthex and are due today.
SUMMER FRIENDS: JULY 27TH - JULY 31ST, 2015!
We are looking for workshop leaders, workshop assistants, snack servers, and
more! Prayerfully consider how you might play a role in Summer Friends
2015. Please fill out a volunteer form, and return it to the church office by
March 31st. We are accepting volunteers as young as completed 6th graders.
COAT DRIVE
The Board of Deacon’s coat drive will end March 31st. If you have any
coats, sweaters, gloves, boots, etc. for adults or children, please drop them
off in the narthex by then. This year’s collection has been amazing –
hundreds of items! Thank you for your generosity!
SAVE THE DATE
You’re invited to a missions emphasis luncheon on Sunday, April 26, 2015
immediately following the 10:45 am worship service in the social hall. Our
speaker will be the Rev. Phil Thrash of the EPC’s World Outreach Prayer
Network. Please join us as Phil Thrash explains the EPC’s mission to the
Muslim world, known as ENGAGE 2025. Signup in the narthex today!
PRAYER CONCERN NOTIFICATION
If you would like to receive updates on congregational prayer requests,
sign-up to be on the e-mail list. Clipboard can be found in the narthex.
9PRAYER REQUESTS
Bill Powers – health issues as they relate to cancer.
Jennie DeRose – recovery from hip surgery.
Matthew Murray – (Bob Harper’s grandson) nephrotic syndrome.
Victoria Roath (Steve & Jeanne Wilson’s relative) 7 yr old, health concerns.
Barbara Naye (Larry Mather’s relative) – healing from surgery. Praise for
no cancer found.
Kathleen Howard – upcoming surgery & healing.
Bill Mackey, Jr. – healing.
Bill Mackey – health and healing.
Jack Young (the Howard’s relative) – health and healing.
Jane Berry – (BJ Madden’s mom) recovery from a fall.
Jake Tracey – (Kylie Hinkson’s fiancé) safety on deployment in Bahrain.
Dolores Young – (Young family) recovery from heart surgery & cancer.
Sean Higgins – thyroid cancer and Cushing’s disease.
Georg Becker – health issues as they relate to cancer.
Jesse Davis – health and healing.
Josh Spicer – (relative of Thea Williams) serving in the army.
Kathy Davis – injuries resulting from a fall.
John Martin (relative of Ken Martin-Halpine) – health & salvation.
Connor Shepherd (Melissa Toland-Shepherd’s son) – Rett’s syndrome.
Randy Murdock (Nancy Videon’s brother) – prostate cancer.
THANK YOU – to my Bethany family for visits, cards, food and prayers
after my heart attack and pulmonary embolism. It truly makes a world of
difference, and I am very grateful. – Cheryl Smith
THANK YOU – all very much for your prayers for me over the past
couple of weeks. I felt very uplifted during the hospital stay, and the
recovery is going well so far. God is faithful! – Steve Taylor
IN NEED OF PRAYER?
We would love to pray with you! Members of our prayer team are available
after each service in the front of the sanctuary to pray with you. You are
invited to come forward if you have a need for prayer. Or, tell us your prayer
request by filling out a yellow card in the pew pocket and place in the offering
plate. Prayer requests can also be e-mailed to [email protected]. All
prayer requests are confidential.
9LEADERSHIP
STAFF
Jerry Iamurri, Senior Pastor [email protected]
Megan DeHaven, Children & Youth Ministry [email protected]
Allison Horton, Operations [email protected]
Mike DeHaven, Youth Ministry & Tech [email protected]
Dale Laing, Visitation [email protected]
Mark Karlberg, Organist/Choir [email protected]
John Guzze, Praise Team [email protected]
Janeen Ernst, Finance [email protected]
SESSION
Jerry Iamurri, Moderator of Session [email protected]
Harry Rezer, Clerk of Session [email protected]
Steve Videon, Admin & Personnel [email protected]
Wayne Aiken, Finance [email protected]
Dave Woods, Stewardship [email protected]
Greg Rotzell, Evangelism & Outreach [email protected]
Jim Hess, Adult Education [email protected]
Nicole Laing, Congregational Life [email protected]
Rosemary Lessard, Adult Education [email protected]
Mike Sywulak, World Evangelism [email protected]
Bill Thorpe, Finance [email protected]
Anthony Tori, Property [email protected]
Sandy Klein, Children & Youth [email protected]
SEMINARIANS
Oldson Duclos, [email protected]
Jim Hess, [email protected]