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SUNDAY SERVICES 9:00 and 11:00am December 7, 2014

Christmas Eve Services

Raymond Campus 7:00 pm Greenland Campus 6:00, 8:00 and 10:00 pm

CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK DECEMBER 7, 2014

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11 5:45pm Celebrate Recovery (Fellowship Hall)

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13 9:30am Prayer Shawl Meeting (Me and Ollie’s - Greenland)

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14 9:00am Students Ministry (Barn) 9:00am Kids Ministry (Lower Level) 10:30am Kid’s Charlie Brown DVD (Room 112) 11:00am Kids Ministry (Lower Level)

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7Service 9:00 and 11:00am

9:00am Students Ministry (Sanctuary) 9:00am Kids Ministry (Lower Level) 10:30am Kid’s Pen Pals (Room 116) 10:30am Kid’s Charlie Brown DVD (Room 112) 11:00am Kids Ministry (Lower Level) 6:00pm Cancer Support Monthly Meeting (3rd Floor Classroom)

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9 1:30pm First Place For Health (Village) 2:00pm Senior’s Bible Study (Room 121) 5:30pm First Place For Health (Village) 6:30pm LIFT (Downtown Portsmouth) 7:00pm From The Heart

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 109:30am Mom’s Connect (Fellowship Hall) 6:30pm Divorce Care (Room 115) 6:30pm Youth Group (Barn) 7:00pm From The Heart

MONDAY, DECEMBER 8

Parents-please be aware that though kids in grades 1-4 are dropped off in the village, they are picked up in their ‘homerooms’. You can get assistance at the Registration Boat.

1A 1B 2A 2B 3A 3B 4A 4B

ROOM 118 ROOM 118 ROOM 117 ROOM 116 ROOM 119 ROOM 113 ROOM 115 ROOM 100

Operating FundRevenue / Expense Summary10 months through October 31

2014 Actual Budget Actual vs. Budget

Giving $1,825,181 $1,770,400 $54,781

Net Expenses $1,886,319 $1,819,107 $67,212

Income/(Loss)

$(61,138) $(48,707) $(12,431)

FINANCIAL

9:45am Community Bible Study (Fellowship Hall)

5:30pm First Monday For Men (Fellowship Hall) 6:45pm CR Step Studies (Room 118)

Special Summer Offering received through 10/31/2014 $140,000

ABOUT BETHANYOur Mission To be a Christian community where the love of God is transforming us from the Inside Out and our love for God is drawing the Outside In.

Our VisionBethany Church is a loving community, intentionally connecting with one another, so that we may be:

- Comforted by the Grace of God - Changed by the Word of God - Challenged by the Mission of God

BETHANY IS ON THE AIR TV - Portsmouth ppmtv, Channel 98, Exeter, Brentwood and Stratham Public TV Channel 98, Sandown TV, Channel 17, Raymond TV, Channel 13 and Epping Public TV. (Check your local listings for times.)Radio - WSEW 88.7 FM, Sundays at 12:00pmWeb - Live broadcasts Sundays at 9:00 & 11:00am. Archives on demand 24/7.CD and DVD - Full worship services available in the Fellowship Hall.

Office HoursMonday - Friday ..............................8:30am - 5:00pm

Reception closed from 12:30 - 1:30pm

WELCOME VISITORS!We are excited to have you in our service today! If we don’t get the opportunity to first meet you, please feel free to introduce yourself and to ask any questions you may have at our Welcoming Center.

Welcome PacketMore information about Bethany Church and our ministries is available at our Information Center.

The CaféOur cafe, located in the Fellowship Hall, is open Sunday mornings, 8:30am - 12:30pm. An assortment of food and beverages are available after each service.

In Need of Prayer? If you are in need of prayer, members of our prayer team are available at the front of the Sanctuary after each service. Prayer cards are also available in the pews. You may place your cards in the offering plate or in the box at the Information Center.

Nursing MothersThe door to the Nursing Mother’s Room is located between the Sanctuary doors by the windows.

Hearing Impairment If you have a hearing impairment and would like an assistive listening device for the service, please ask one of our ushers.

Membership at BethanyIf you are interested in learning about Bethany Church or becoming a member, please contact Martha Kiper at MKiper@bethanychurch.com.

Gluten-Free Communion WafersWe are now offering a gluten-free option for Communion. Communion is celebrated the second Sunday of each month. Pick them up at the Information Center or see an usher before the service.

Snow Cancellation/Delay ProcedureOnce a determination is made whether to close

or delay Sunday services or midweek events, a message will be placed on the main church

phone, 603-431-3646, by 7:00am. In addition, an announcement will be made through WMUR-TV Channel 9 and the Bethany Church website at:

www.bethanychurch.com

ANNOUNCEMENTSBethany Cares ChristmasContact Pat Fuller (PFuller@bethanychurch.com) Last Chance to Take a Tag! Many tags have been taken but there are still some children waiting to be blessed with a Christmas gift from you! Please stop by the table in the Rotunda today.

Salvation Army Volunteers NeededContact: Jayne Ferguson (603-436-2606) ATTENTION! The SALVATION ARMY needs volun-teers to WRAP GIFTS and RING BELLS at the Fox Run Mall in DECEMBER. Sign up for a 2 or 3 hour shift any day in December. It’s a fun activity to do with friends or family members. If you are interested, please contact Jayne. You will be blessed!

MISSIONSCOSTA RICA Short-term Mission Trip April 2015 Contact Joan & Pete Schaeffer (603-436-5284 or jmsfiesta1@aol.com)If you would like to participate with our team, it’s not too late! The 10-day trip will focus on projects in the impoverished Nicaraguan refugee community outside of San Jose, CR. Areas of service include: construction & maintenance, medical/dental clinic, children & adult ministries. Please contact Joan or Pete for more details.

CONNECTING “Mom’s Connect” - Next meeting, December 17Two Wednesdays each month - 9:30 – 11:30amContact: Gail Bukow (gdavison1@hotmail.com) Moms of all ages will find help in parenting skills, hope in the powerful God who gave them their children, and encouragement from one mom to another.

Thankful for You!To everyone who baked pies and volunteered to help at this year’s Thanksgiving dinner – Thank you- we couldn’t have done it without you! It was another wonderful day filled with thanksgiving to the Lord and warm fellowship. If you enjoyed the day with us we’d love to hear about your time. Please send your story to Pat Fuller (PFuller@bethanychurch.com)

ANNOUNCEMENTS

From The Heart 2014 Contact: Rosanne Palombi (RPalombi@bethanychurch.com) Ladies, our 21st annual From the Heart Christmas event, will take place the evenings of Tuesday and Wednesday, December 9th and 10th at our Greenland Campus. Our guest speaker is Sarah Thebarge, author of The Invisible Girls. Sarah will be joined by singer and songwriter, Rachel Taylor. This special event is reserved for ladies age 7th grade and up. Tickets are on sale now in the Rotunda and online at www.bethanychurch.com.

Cancer Prayer Support Group Tonight, 6:00pm 1st Sunday of Each Month, 3rd Floor Classroom Contact: Carole English (CEnglish@bethanychurch.com) If you’re dealing with cancer or survived cancer, we ask you to join this support group. Receive prayer and encouragement from those who have walked this path.

Winter Coat, Jacket and Boot Drive Contact Pete Schaeffer (603-436-5284) December is the month to search your closets for gently-used, adult-sized (especially men’s) clothes. We’ll be collecting these items on JAN. 4 and JAN. 11 here at Bethany, and then taking them to the Em-manuel Gospel Center in South Boston, where the Starlight Ministries will distribute them to the home-less and needy. Watch the bulletin for more informa-tion. Contact Peter Schaeffer, (603)436-5284.

First Monday For Men - January 5Dinner - 5:30pm, Program - 6:45pm Fellowship Hall - “Do Not Be Afraid” Contact: Tom Haslam (tomhaslam@comcast.net) Men face constant challenges at home and at work. All of us can use a few allies as we sort out our priorities and responsibilities. Enjoy a meal and a brief talk about an issue confronting men in our time.

FAMILY MINISTRIESChristmas Shopping With PurposeContact: Jan Dietrich (JDietrich@bethanychurch.com or 603-570-9010)Bethany’s kids love to create! During December, our LOVE WORKS room (room 114) will house a variety amazing handmade gift items for purchase. 100% of proceeds will benefit kids around the world. Be sure to stop in. Kids do a craft while you browse.

Join our Check in/Welcoming TeamContact: Jan Dietrich (JDietrich@bethanychurch.com)Check in is one of the easiest and most fun places to serve! You get to greet smiling faces of kiddos as you check them in. And…the serving time is only 30 minutes at the service of your choice, on the week(s) of your choice. Don’t let the check in stations intimidate you…it’s really not hard at all.

Join our 11am TeamsContact: Jan Dietrich (JDietrich@bethanychurch.com)Kids’ Ministries is looking for a teacher and assistant for our 4-5 yr old class at 11:00am. Like working with older kids? We’re also looking for a large group leader on an every other week basis.

Got Toiletries?If you have toiletries taking up space at your house, consider donating them to a good cause. We will route them to the homeless who can use them. Take them to the boat on the Kids’ level.

Got crayons?Kids’ Ministries can make good use of your broken crayons. Bring them to the boat on the Kids’ level.

SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENTStonecroft Bible Studies Contact: Lane Henderson (lanekh@comcast.net or 603-580-5206) Discover the adventure of a personal relationship with God and introduce others to God’s unlimited love, grace, forgiveness, and power. These individual or small group Bible studies (your preference) are for all levels of faith and reinforce the foundational truths of Christianity. Flexible times available.

Senior Bible Study Tuesdays, 2:00pm, Room 121Contact: Glynn Ballew (glynnballew@comcast.net or 603-379-2850) Come join us every week as we gather for fellowship and study God’s Word as He speaks to us through His Word. We use the inductive method of Bible study in which we glean from the Scriptures what God is saying to the original readers and then apply His words to us today. A study guide is provided for each lesson. We collect prayers and praises each week and distribute them via email to each participant. We also join together once a month and share a fellow-ship luncheon.

PRAYER & CARINGIntercessory PrayerIntercessory prayer is being held in the front of the Sanctuary between Sunday services from 10:30-10:50am. We are praying for the pastors, staff and ministries of Bethany Church and other prayer needs and requests of the Bethany Church family. All are welcome to join.

Visitation Team/Compassion Meals Contact: Pat Fuller (PFuller@bethanychurch.com) We all have times in our lives when a caring visit proves to be a precious gift. If someone in your family would like to receive a visit, or if you know someone from Bethany that could use help, let us know. If you would like to join either team, please contact Pat.

Prayer Shawl Ministry Saturdays, 9:30am - Me & Ollie’s - Greenland Contact: Dennie Forte (pdforte@comcast.net or 603-431-0024) The Prayer Shawl Ministry will not have a Monday evening meeting in December. However, we wish one and all a very Merry Christmas. The holiday season can be both sad and exciting. Remember, if you know of anyone you feels needs a Prayer Shawl, please let the church or one of the ministry members know. We want to reach all, young and old and in-between. Looking forward to a fun start to the New Year with a pot luck meeting on Saturday, January 10th. More information will follow.

Stephen Ministry Contact: Bonnie O’Keefe (603-772-2748) Stephen Ministers are trained to give Christian care to those who are going through a period of crisis. If you are in need, please contact Bonnie. Men and women ministers are available.

Divorce Care - continues until December 17Wednesdays, 6:30pm in Room 115Contact: Scott McKinney (rscottmck@gmail.com) DivorceCare is a supportive group program designed specifically to lead us, with God’s support, toward healing from the misery of divorce. We walk through steps from week to week that bring us through anger, depression, loneliness, forgiveness, and all the issues we often think that no one else understands! You are not alone!

PRAYER & CARINGBefore You Divorce Contact: Bill Maloney (603-475-4235) or Pauline Maloney (603-944-7993) Is there a couple you know who is struggling in their marriage and heading for divorce? Is your marriage struggling? Give us a call. We work with one couple at a time, helping them to restore their marriage.

For Men Only (FMO) is a peer-led, confidential support group for men struggling with sexual temptations and addictions. Weekly meetings at Bethany are available. For more information, please call 603-812-8556.

Celebrate Recovery Thursdays, - Dinner 5:45pm-Discussion 6:30pm Contact: Max (603) 505-2600 Come and experience a safe place to find freedom from life’s hurts, hang-ups and habits. Everyone over 18 is welcomed. Just come join us! Contact Max for more information.

December 9th & 10th, 2014at Bethany Church in Greenland, NH

500 Breakfast Hill Road, Greenland, NH 03840

BethanyChurch.com603.431.3646

Tickets:$8 cash/check, $10 online (includes processing fee)

Available beginning November 2nd

Doors open at 6:30pm Program begins at 7:00pm

Enjoy fresh fruits and cheeses, home-baked cookies and

decadent chocolate!

This wonderful Christmas event is for ladies age 7th grade to 100+

Guest Speaker

With humor and unflinching honesty, hear a story of loss, survival, recovery and redemption as authored in her memoir, The Invisible Girls.

Sarah Thebarge

Guest Music Artist

Singer-songwriter with a creative blend of alternative folk, 50’s country, and unplugged pop. Founding member of the Indie Roots band, Maeve.

Rachel Taylor

CONTACT INFORMATIONBethany Main Number603-431-3646

After Hours Emergency CareDial 603-431-3646 and press 2

Ministry Bulletin Announcements communications@bethanychurch.com by 5:00pm on Monday.

BOARD OF ELDERSCHAIR

Paul Fitzgibbons 603-964-2957

VICE CHAIRJeff Clark 207-363-5208Pauline Maloney 603-944-7993 Eric Savage 603-772-6259 Peter Schaeffer 603-436-5284 Jim Serpliss 207-363-4344 Francois Vorster 603-580-1981 Robert Goodman 603-661-5969

Elders may be emailed atElders@bethanychurch.com

Minutes from the Elders meetings areavailable at the Information Center.

BETHANY’S LEADERSHIP STAFF

500 Breakfast Hill RoadGreenland, NH 03840Phone: (603) 431-3646Fax: (603) 334-6072www.bethanychurch.com

RAYMOND CAMPUS STAFFMark Rivera Campus PastorMRivera@bethanychurch.com 603-570-9032

Ali Bousquin Family Ministries DirectorABousquin@bethanychurch.com 603-570-9002

Katie Lovgren Worship Arts CoordinatorKLovgren@bethanychurch.com 603-570-9032

Kim O’Brien Executive AssistantKObrien@bethanychurch.com 603-570-9041

Rev. Dr. Bruce Boria Senior PastorExec. Asst. Rosanne Palombi 603-570-9005RPalombi@bethanychurch.com

Rev. Dr. Dirk Rodgers Executive PastorDRodgers@bethanychurch.com 603-570-9009Exec. Asst. Pat Fuller 603-570-9033PFuller@bethanychurch.com

Rev. Tim Carpenter Family Ministries Pastor TCarpenter@bethanychurch.com 603-570-9036 Exec. Asst. Leanne Knight 603-570-9029 LKnight@bethanychurch.com

Gene Bullis Church Administrator GBullis@bethanychurch.com 603-570-9007

Steve Bailey Facilities Operations Mgr./IT Mgr. SBailey@bethanychurch.com 603-570-9043

Greg Brooks Communications Coordinator GBrooks@bethanychurch.com 603-570-9024

Jan Dietrich Kid’s Ministries CoordinatorJDietrich@bethanychurch.com 603-570-9010

Carole English Accounting CoordinatorCEnglish@bethanychurch.com 603-570-9006

Pat Fuller Caring CoordinatorPFuller@bethanychurch.com 603-570-9033

Julie Huwe Events CoordinatorJHuwe@bethanychurch.com 603-570-9023

Scott Kearney Campus Pastor InternSKearney@bethanychurch.com 603-570-9022

Martha Kiper Connecting CoordinatorMKiper@bethanychurch.com 603-570-9071

Joe Sommers Technical Arts CoordinatorJSommers@bethanychurch.com 603-570-9027

Drew Yount Worship Arts CoordinatorDYount@bethanychurch.com 603-431-3646

Rev. Bob Whittet Missions Pastor BWhittet@bethanychurch.com 603-570-9129