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8 Bethany Newsletter AUGUST 2015

BETHANY CHURCH

Bethany has been situated on the corner of 15 Mile Road

and Beaconsfield for almost 60 years, and has a rich

heritage that involves Christ followers who are devoted to

seeking the will of God. We know it is no accident that we

have been placed on this corner and we strive to reach out

to our community with the love of Christ.

19700 15 Mile Road

Clinton Twp. Mi 48035

Phone: 586-791-1190

Fax: 586-791-2959

Email: [email protected]

Website: connect2bethany.org

Office hours: M & T 10am-4pm

W - F 9am-5pm

Compassion Pregnancy Charity Crop/Craft Event September 19th

This all day event at Bethany from 9am-9pm

is only $45 and includes 3

meals and beverages. This

fundraiser is to benefit

Compassion Pregnancy.

Last year we had 45

ladies scrapbooking, along

with great vendors and

raffle prizes. Patti DeKeyser and her team

raised over $1800 and received 4,261 diapers

for Compassion...What a great job ladies!!!

Registration flyers are at the Welcome Center.

All profits for this go directly to Compassion. If

you can donate prizes for this event, please

contact Patti DeKeyser or see the website for

more information

www.compassionpregnancy.org

Single Seniors August 13th @ 12:30pm

We are meeting for lunch at

El Charro’s Restaurant, located at

16720 14 Mile Rd. Fraser MI. Sign

up at the Welcome Center.

Ladies Ministry Night Out August 12th 7pm

We are meeting in Mick Hall to see Flower

Arrangements demonstrated by Nicole Agbay.

Come and make a little something to brighten

your table or desk. Sign up by August 9th at the

Welcome Center.

Cost: FREE "The 'Amen!' of Nature is

always a flower." -

Oliver Wendell Holmes


Events This Month

Aug 2 Communion AM

Aug 2-8 Camp Kaskitowa/Girls

Aug 6 JR/SR HI-Red Oaks

Waterpark

Aug 9 Donut Sunday

Aug 11 Red Cross Blood

Aug 12 JR/SR HI College—

Cedar Point

Aug 16 Excellerate training

day

Inside this issue:

Classes 2

Missions 3

Church Calendar 5

Upcoming events 6

Youth group events 7

Volume 4, Issue 8 August 2015

Welcome!

We are very thankful to

have you with us. If you

are a first time guest to

Bethany, please stop by

the Welcome Center,

and give us the

opportunity to meet

you! For information on

any of Bethany’s

ministries, pick up a

flyer at the Welcome

Center or see Bethany’s

web page. Please join

us again to discover the

difference God can

make in your life.

Pastor Mark Reynolds

Saving Lives Blood Drive August 11 2:00-7:45pm

Donating blood is a simple thing to do, but it can make a big

difference in the lives of others. Summer is an especially

difficult time to collect enough blood donations to meet the needs of patients. The need for

blood is constant and only volunteer donors can fulfill that need for patients in our community.

Nationwide, someone needs a unit of blood every 2 to 3 seconds. Please consider being a

donor if you have never been previously. Sign up online or the church lobby.

August Sunday Sermon Series GO! – “Evangelism”

We know the Great Commission – to Go into all the world and make disciples. That’s

not the problem; but how do we share our faith in everyday life? Join us during the

month of August as we share some easy and practical ways that we can share Christ in

the world today Each week we will be trained and equipped with practical tools that we

can use to share Christ with others, no matter where they are at spiritually. May God

strengthen each of us as we respond to the call to – GO!

Making an Impact Bethany Campers Fund

One of my greatest memories

and events as a young person was

camp. I enjoyed it so much that

one week wasn’t enough, I would

go for two. I loved it and even gave

one summer to work at a camp for

$10 a week. Camp had a tremendous impact

in my life and continues to have an impact in

the lives of others.

This summer Bethany helped played a part

in sending over 50 people to summer camp as the church

supported Bethany’s Campers Fund. While there will always

be families who see the value in sending their children to camp, the Campers Fund

makes it possible for kids who might never go to camp to attend.

Whether you realize it or not your impact goes far beyond that of just

young people; you also helped to impact adults as well. Many adults

have been impacted by camps as they went and served in different

ways; some simply drove kids to and from camp, while others worked

in kitchens or helped on the grounds.

Your support of the Campers Fund and of our young people

went way beyond that of just helping kids get to camp. It made an

eternal impact that we might not fully realize until eternity. Thank

you so much for the love and support that you give and show to

others through Bethany’s Campers Fund. Submitted by Mark Reynolds


Thank You Raising the Roof at Camp Barakel

In July Randy Gosk, Christopher

Reynolds, Mark Reynolds, Jay Sumner

and Calvin Wolf helped with a few

roofing projects at Camp Barakel. They

shingled over 2000 square feet of roof

in 4 days , including one house and two

garages.

Bethany set a goal to raise $2000

towards this project. Thanks to the

generous love offerings given we raised

the money needed and were able to

accomplish this debt free for Camp

Barakel.

HAPPENINGS @BETHANY

Sunday

9:45am Connection Bible Classes;

for All Ages Nursery through Adults

11:00am Worship Service

6:00pm Worship Service

CrossRoads (18-29 year olds)

Monday

7:00pm Celebrate Recovery

Committee Meetings (see Calendar)

Tuesday

1:00pm Quilting Time

Wednesday

7:00pm Bible Study & Prayer Service

Summer Weekly Schedule

Tribute to Paul DeLeeuw 1931-2015

Paul Edward De Leeuw, Sr. was born to Christian parents on March 30,

1931. Paul married Joetta Silvernale in 1954. They raised two sons, Chip &

Dave that both also have been serving the Lord. In 1955 he earned a B.S.

degree in Engineering from Illinois Institute of Technology. He continued to

take courses through Wayne State, Henry Ford Community College, U of M,

Detroit Bible College, and Moody Bible Institute. He worked for Ford Motor

Company in several locations, finally coming to this area, where they joined

Bethany Baptist Church in 1969. Together they both served the Lord as

deacon, Sunday School teacher/superintendent, and youth sponsors for

years. Paul worked with Christian Service Brigade in Grand Rapids, Belleville,

and at Bethany for a total of 22 years, when God called them to full time

service with Christian Service Brigade in 1978.

Paul quit his secular job and stepped out in faith to follow God’s leading. Over the following 22 years

Paul served Christian Service Brigade working as area representative, camp director, and was

eventually responsible for all Brigade activities in Michigan and Indiana. Joetta assisted as camp cook

and nurse. Bethany supported Paul & Joetta from 1978-2005. They remained active, as Paul’s

philosophy of retirement was that “Retirement should be based on the tread, not the mileage.” In the

mid-nineties, Paul had total replacements in both knees and both hips, but he always kept going.

In April of 2015, after a lifetime of “Winning and Training Boys for Christ,” Paul was promoted to

heaven. We love him and we miss him, but Paul has finally reached his ultimate goal – eternity with

God.

Randy Gosk & Jay Sumner

Pastor Mark Calvin Wolf Pastor Mark, Jay & Randy


YOUTH NEWS

Souled Out Wrapping up Summer 2015

The summer is just flying by, which means we must be having a lot of fun! We

are in down to our final month of Souled Out: Summer mode. Make sure you

grab a flyer at the Welcome Center or online at our website or Facebook page

to stay in the loop on all the details.

Red Oaks Waterpark Thursday, August 6th, from 10:30am-4:30pm—JR & SR HI

There is nothing like a day spent together at the water slides and wave pool of

the Red Oaks Waterpark. It’s a great opportunity to enjoy a day in the summer sun

with friends having a great time. Cost: $5 and includes a picnic lunch! What a

deal! Turn in your money to Robyn Miller no later than Sunday Aug 2. Meet at

church at 10:30am and back by 4:30pm.

Day at Cedar Point

Wednesday, August 12th, from 6:30am-12:30am—JR HI, SR HI, College

What would summer be without a trip to the best amusement park in the world?

With rides like the 425 foot tall Top Thrill Dragster, the 300 foot Millennium Force,

the Gatekeeper winged roller coaster, the classic Raptor, the newly renovated and

renamed Rougarou and so much more, Cedar Point is the destination for fun in

the summer time. Cost is $40 and includes your ticket and transportation. You

are on your own for food. Turn in $40 to Robyn Miller no later than Sunday August

9 to get on the list. Meet at the church at 6:30am to leave. We’ll be back around

12:30am.

End of Summer Party Wednesday, August 19th @ 6:30pm at church or 7pm at Millers — JR & SR HI

Sometimes you just have to pause and look back at all that has happened in

the 10 weeks and re-experience it all through pictures and video. And while we’re

at it, we’ll play some games, have a campfire, and eat some food as well. We will

do all of that at the Miller’s house starting at 7pm. If you need a ride there and

back, meet at church at 6:30pm. We should be back between 10:30-11pm.

Parents … expect a phone call to give you an exact time to be at church to pick

your kids up.

Save the Date Wednesday, September 2nd @ 7pm

Fall Youth Night Kick-off don’t miss the first meeting of Souled Out this fall.

Souled Out Online If you are looking for information about Souled Out and the events that we are

doing, you’ve got two great sources: Facebook and the church’s website. While

there may be several down sides to Facebook, one of the good things about it is

that it allows us to quickly get detailed information

out to everyone about upcoming events. That same

information will always be placed on our church

website as well for those of you who do not have

Facebook accountsThe Facebook address is

facebook.com/SouledOutBBC and the website

address is connect2bethany.org/#/

connectbethany/teens. If you need more

information contact Pastor Mike Miller.

CHECK US OUT @

facebook.com/SouledOutBBC

and

connect2bethany.org/#/connectbethany/teens

https://www.facebook.com/SouledOutBBC

http://connect2bethany.org/#/connectbethany/teens


August Anniversaries 2 Bill & Mary Rose Poynter 1997

Justin & Aimee Kane 2003

6 Richard & Mavis Buck 1966

7 Al & Lois Miller 1982, Wally & Pat Herzog 1956

Ed & Perri Kern 2006

11 Ed & Marion Caes 1951

12 Harvey & Linda Holtzhouse 1966

Steve & Susan Detloff 1988

16 Mike & Marilyn Storrs 1958

19 Fred & Eleanor Sochor 2006

20 Kevin & Anne Mayer 1994

23 Pastor Mark & Wendy Reynolds 1986

Bob & Carol Givens 1969

24 Virgil & Lou Workman 1957

Pastor Mike & Robyn Miller 1991

25 Ondrej & Milina Franka 1973

26 Brian & Jill Gehrke 2000, Carl & Kathy Bulak 2001

29 Dave & Mary Ann Brooks 1964

August Birthdays 1 Richie Gascho III

2 Barb Koenke, Pat Pulst, Kathy Shovan

3 Isaiah Gehrke

4 Jill Gehrke, Delores Pike, Ann Swanson

5 Gladys Buck

6 Carol Meinhardt, Annalise Loving

8 Preston Poynter, Patti De Keyser

10 Nancy Rude, Henrietta Braxton, Kennedy Gosk

12 Sandy Poynter, Lydia Festian, Eddie Mae Dixon

13 Aaron Levos

14 Luke Sumner

15 Fran Havlena

16 Scott Bruder

17 Kimberly Wegner

18 Diante Braxton

19 Jake Madak, Jonathan Hillawi

21 Shirley Chumley

22 Bethany Wolf

23 Jeremie Picard

25 Erwin Schoel

26 Dick Shovan

30 Mary Rose Poynter, Linda Denean

31 Natalia Aversano

UPCOMING EVENTS BIRTHDAYS/ANNIVERIARIES

Upcoming

Events

See the Community

Board, located across

from the gym, for local

events.

Color Code

Missionary Child of Missionary Shut-In / Nursing Home

September

2 Youth Night Fall Kick-off

6 Labor Day Weekend /

Communion AM

12 Ladies Ministry/Road Rally

19 Compassion Pregnancy

Fundraiser/Crop & Craft

13 Donut Sunday

23 See You At the Pole

October

31 Fall Festival

August Memory

Verse

Romans 1:16 I am not ashamed of

the gospel, because it is

the power of God for

the salvation of

everyone who believes:

first for the Jew, then for

the Gentile.


SPOTLIGHT ON MISSIONS

The goals of Bethany’s Missions Committee...to equip and enable members and friends of Bethany to be

personally involved in obeying the Great Commission...to provide a support system for our missions

families who are following the Lord in reaching out into the world.

Missionary of the week August 2015

Aug 2 – Dan & Mirielle Murphy are church planters in Ireland.

Before Ireland they ministered in the Netherlands, where they both

grew up. The Murphys raised four children and numerous foster

children. Recently they adopted another foster child named Vicki. They

are in the process of moving to be closer to the church, where they currently work. Dan is a

second generation missionary. Bethany first supported his parents, Tom & Nancy Murphy.

Aug 9 – John & Carol Koenke worked in the Philippines for many years. Currently they are in the States

due to family concerns. John has been teaching a ‘Making Sense of Islam’ class

at several churches. Pray for the Koenkes’ as they deal with family issues and

seek the Lord’s will for future direction.

Aug 16 – Shirley Chumley served in the Congo, the Comoro Islands, and England with Africa

Inland Mission. In retirement she teaches English to recent immigrants. This ministry gives

her many opportunities to witness. Shirley is praising the Lord for His provision of her insulin

for the remainder of this year.

Aug 23 - Barbara Blackburn is a Bible translator with Wycliffe. She spent many years in the Philippine

Islands learning and writing the Blaan language, and then translating Scriptures into this

language. She and her partner Mary Rhea have completed the New Testament and several

Old Testament books. The 5000 Scriptures have just been printed for the second time and

should be enroute to the Blaan people.

Aug 30 – Dick & Vicki Gascho work out of Greater Europe Mission headquarters in

Colorado. They have recently moved down the mountain and into the city of

Mammoth. Dick’s ministry includes coaching, mentoring, and training missionaries

and church leaders on three continents. Vicki works with an international planning

team helping young leaders to learn, grow and excel. Vicki was recently diagnosed

with lung cancer. They are the parents of Rick & Adam Gascho, also part of Bethany’s missionary family.

Exciting News!! From KidsCamp 2015

During Everest KidsCamp 2015; the children joyfully brought in

their pennies, nickels, dimes, and even dollars during the penny

March. The money went to purchase Bibles for children across the

world in Thailand. I am humbled to share with you that our kids raised enough money to send 258

Bibles to the Thai children. Join in on praising the Lord for this incredible gift...from His kids....for more

of His kids!! Submitted by Kathy Tucker


EVENTS

Kidz Konnection News! Missions Recap

The kids have had a great time this summer

learning the Wordless Book in Kidz Konnection.

Through verses, games , crafts and snacks they

have learned to share the gospel using the

Wordless book or bracelet. The Missions Committee has

enjoyed working with your children these past few weeks!

PrimeTimers Tuesday, August 25th—Frankenmuth

Our Bethany’s PrimeTimers and Friends will

enjoy the day at Frankenmuth. The day will

include the Barvarian Belle Riverboat ride and

lunch at Zehnder’s. Sign-up at the Welcome

Center or see Sheryl MacPhee for more info.

Softball 2015 Season Results

Ladies Softball Team kept the streak going with another winning season for Bethany as they finished in 1st place.

Men's Softball Team all in all, they ended up having a great season.

Thanks to the many fans who supported Bethany’s softball teams and coming out on Friday & Monday nights.

Small Group Bible Study “The Marriage You’ve Always Wanted”, September 13th

Starting Sunday, September 13th, there will be a couples Bible study “The Marriage

You’ve Always Wanted” DVD seminar at the Barbieri’s house from 7-8pm. Please sign

up at Welcome Center to attend also pickup a flyer for more information. Childcare if

needed will be provided at Bethany.

If you are interested in being a mentoring couple to those in the marriage Bible study,

please contact Vicky Barbieri.

The PrimeTimers

enjoying an

afternoon in July

for lunch at

RiverBend Marina.


MONTHLY CALENDAR

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9 10 11 12 13 14 15

16 17 18 19 20 21 22

23 24 25 26 27 28 29

30 31

7pm Celebrate Recovery

7pm Celebrate Recovery; Deacons Meeting & Missions Committee

Meeting

7pm Celebrate Recovery;

Trustee Meeting

9:00am– Donut Sunday 9:45am - Connection Groups 11am - Worship Service

Kidz Konnection 4pm - CE Meeting 6pm - Evening Service

CrossRoads

1pm

Quilting Time

2pm – 7:45pm

Red Cross Blood Drive

12:30pm Single Seniors

Lunch at El Charro’s Restaurant

7pm Bible Study & Prayer;

Teens - End of Summer Party

7pm Bible Study & Prayer

7pm Celebrate Recovery Youth Committee

Meeting

7pm Bible Study & Prayer;

Ladies Night Out

1pm

Quilting Time

8:30am

PrimeTimers Event at Frankenmuth

1pm

Quilting Time

9:45am - Connection Groups 11am - Worship Service Kidz Konnection 6pm - Evening Service CrossRoads


11:30am Men’s Luncheon

7pm Bible Study & Prayer


7pm Celebrate Recovery

Camp Kaskitowa—for Girls

JR/SR/College Cedar Point

Teens - Red Oaks Waterpark

9:45am - Connection Groups 11am - Worship Service

& Baptism

Kidz Konnection 6pm - Evening Service & Communion Cross Roads

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