March 20, 2005 Newsletter

Bethany Church
Newsletter
March 20, 2005
Issue #363

Who is the king of glory?
What shall we call him?
He is Immanuel -
the promised of ages

ADULT EDUCATION
Please join us today at 11:30 in the parish house for our second session
dealing with the topic of FAITH BASED INITIATIVES.
Today's speaker is Karen Woods, Director for the Center of Effective Compassion
for the Acton Institute. In her work, Karen is actively involved with
implementation of faith based initiatives and will be sharing her experiences
with us during this time.
We will begin promptly at 11:30 to allow time for Karen's remarks and
interaction with you on this important topic.
See you there.

Baptism Today
Today we have the privilege of witnessing the baptism of
Travis Deans, son of Mark and Melissa Deans.

Bethany Family
Hackley Hospital:
Al Rockwood
Home: Betty Workman
Ken Hoeker
Betty Kingshott
* If you have a prayer request you would like to put in this newsletter, please
give copy to Laurie in the office by Wednesday noon, or fill out a request card
and place it in the Prayer Request Box on the Literature Table in the foyer.

Christian Sympathy
We extend our sympathy and support to Grayce Bush in the passing away of her
sister, Donna Burch this past week.
We extend sympathy and support in Christ to the family of former member Mary
Bolema Boot, who passed away this past week.
May our Father in heaven comfort you with His peace and the promise of the
resurrection of life everlasting in Jesus Christ.

Maundy Service
March 24, 2005
7:00 PM
Bethany Church

Intermediate Club
Breakfast
March 29, 2005
9:00 AM
Mickey’s Restaurant

Attention Prayer Warriors
It’s time to update the ‘prayer chain’ and ‘prayer line’ list. If you want your
name added to the “Prayer Line” which is e-mail communication, notify Pat
Flickema 616-846-0722. If you want your name added to the “Prayer Chain” which
is telephone communication, notify Leah Sieplinga at 773-8166.

Share the Joy of Easter!
A list of addresses of our shut-ins is available on the literature table for
those who wish to visit them or send cards for Easter.

This Week
Mar. 20 Paula Foreman
Mar. 24 Beth Post
Mar. 25 Brian Hinken
Erika McCollum
Muriel Arkema
Mar. 26 Israel Neal
Adrian Rosales

Next Week
Mar. 27 James Christenson
Jamey Foreman
Mar. 29 Jerry Bever
Mar. 31 Jerry Koster
Aylia Yeck
Apr. 1 Chad Smith
Nicole Timmer

The birthdays listed are from the information we currently have in our
‘membership list’. Should your birthday be recorded incorrectly or not appear,
please contact the office @725-7325. Should you wish to send cards but do not
have current addresses, please call the office as well.

Ministry Opportunities for March 27
Greeters: Jerry & Betty Heykoop, Doris Brondsema, Alma Steendam
Ushers: Bob Sytsema, Tom Miller, Mike Abbott, Ken VanHemert Sr.
Coffee Fellowship: Adrian Burbridge, Ev Christenson
Transparency: Kaila Westra
Reader: Joan Workman
Lectionary: Acts 10:34-43 or Jer. 31:1-6; Ps. 118:1-2, 14-24; Col. 3:1-4 or
Acts 10:34-43; John 20:1-18 or Matt. 28:1-10
Offering Opportunities: General Fund and Property Improvements
Nursery Today: Jamey Foreman, Paula Foreman, Jesse Patton
Nursery for March 27: Carol Patton, Mary Abbott, Misty Patton

Still Blooming
Thanks for the beautiful pink plant. It is still blooming beautifully. ~ Marian
DeYoung

Much Appreciated!
Thank you for the prayers, cards, visits, meals, and drivers when I had my
surgery. ~ Jim Hughes

Collection Schedule
Mar. 23 Maundy Thursday: Sacred Suds
Mar. 27 Gen. Fund/Property Improvements
You’ve Been Great!
I want to express my appreciation for all the prayers, food brought to me, and
concerns expressed for me over the past months. Thank you everyone for all you
have done for me. ~Anne Spoelman

Recycling Paper
A big THANK YOU to those who recycled their bulletins last Sunday! There are 2
recycle boxes in the sanctuary and 1 in the Fellowship Hall. So please be good
stewards and recycle your bulletins, newsletters, and song sheets when you are
done with them.

Book Review With Robert Sikkenga
Friday, April 8 at 1:00 PM - Muskegon native, author and humorist, Robert
Sikkenga, author of Moon Over Ajalon and Amity Street will be at Bethany CRC.
His book talk will be on Moon Over Ajalon. This devotional book invites readers
to consider themselves as characters in the drama of Israel by following the
stories of heroes, villains, and everyday folk in the first six books of the
Bible. As per the author, “many of my happy memories from Sunday School are
recorded”. Amity Street is “set in familiar surroundings between Wood and
Getty, the celery flats and the churches, and recalls a few familiar ghosts of
the past such as a preacher, a drunk, a junk man and few other characters
thrown in to make a good story.”
After the talk, everyone is invited to enjoy coffee and cookies during Bob’s
book signing.
If you would like to join the Bethany Intermediate Club for lunch with the
author at 11:30 AM, please call Marva Stevens at 755-0579 or Grace Eckman at
780-3988 before Tuesday, April 5.

WMC Presents Musical “Fiddler on the Roof”
Western Michigan Christian High presents the musical “Fiddler on the Roof”
Friday, March 18 and Saturday, March 19 at 7:30 PM at Spring Lake Intermediate
School, 345 Hammond, Spring Lake. There are more than 55 WMC students involved.
The public is invited and it’s a wonderful production for the whole family.
Directors are Ambre Cross, Barb Getz, Jeff Hall and Lois Reinders. Tickets are
on sale at the school and at the door for $5 adults and $4 students.

A Musical for Easter
White Lake Festival Choir presents One Holy Lamb, a musical for Easter today at
3:30 PM. For complimentary tickets, see Hage’s Christian Supplies, Muskegon, or
Lipka’s Drug Store - Montague, or at the door. The musical will be at the
Howmet Playhouse, 304 Mears Ave., Whitehall. A freewill offering will be taken.

Bookkeeper Needed
The Christian Learning Center (CLC) of West Michigan is in need of an in-house
bookkeeper for 18-20 hours per week year-round (52 week contract). This
position would begin on or around June 1, 2005 at our Grand Rapids campus
(Eastern and Alger S.E. Hourly wage would reflect both background and past work
experience. If interested, please send a cover letter and resume to R.H. “Bear”
Berends, Executive Director, Christian Learning Center, 2520 Eastern Ave. S.E.,
Grand Rapids, Mi 49507. E-mail with attachments in Word Perfect or Acrobat
Reader can also be accepted at bear@clcnetwork.org.

Christian Counseling
Offered
The Quest: Troubling relationships with family and friends? Not liking
yourself? The “why?” about goals, the future and life? The Quest will be time
for you to seek, search, and pursue... with others that have the same Quest as
you. This 8 week Quest will be led by Sue Hunt, at $15.00 per session on
Tuesday nights in March. Call Compassionate Christian Counseling at
231-799-8182 and reserve your spot! You will be glad you did! The Quest -
Teenagers ONLY

Dealing with stress?
Uptight? Can’t relax? Thoughts racing? Is there no where to turn?
Come join us for a 10 week course to learn more about God’s design for healing,
diagnosis of anxiety, treatment, coping skills, and relaxation work.
This class and therapy group will be co-led by Dr. Gailord Weeks, Ph.D., a
licensed psychologist and Ms. Kristine Wilder-Koetje, M.A., a Master Level
Psychologist. It will be held on Thursday evenings, from March 31 to May 26,
from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM. Cost is $60.00 per session. (Insurance may cover.)
Call Compassionate Christian Counseling at 231-799-8182 to reserve your spot.