July 24, 2005 Newsletter

Issue #380

In your prayers be thankful

White Elephant Auction
Intermediate Club Get-Together, August 10. 6:00 PM at the Roosevelt Park
Community Building. The cost is $5.00 each. Come and enjoy a delicious meal in
air conditioned comfort. Featuring our famous White Elephant Auction. Initials
M - Z bring a wrapped "white elephant" for sale. Bring your change for bidding
and a sign-up sheet is on the table in the Fellowship Hall.

A New Members Orientation Class
A New Members Orientation Class - for those interested in exploring full
membership at Bethany by profession or reaffirmation of faith or transfer -
will be held in the Pastor's Office after the morning service each Sunday. If
you would like to pursue membership at Bethany but are unable to attend these
after-service sessions, please contact Pastor David Sieplinga.

Restocking Shelves
The Bethany Church Pantry needs to restock the shelves with these items: Mac &
Cheese, powdered milk, toothpaste, dish soap, laundry soap, and toilet paper.
If you would rather contribute money than the actual items, please see Ev
Christenson. Again, we want to thank everyone for the continued support!

Sacred Suds Needs
Volunteers
Are you interested in serving those in our neighborhood? If so, there is an
opportunity at Sacred Suds! Sacred Suds is a ministry center located at 289
Larch St. in McLaughlin Neighborhood, that is currently serving neighbors by
offering access to shower and laundry facilities. Volunteers are needed on
Wednesday afternoons and Thursday mornings to help staff the reception desk,
answer phones, make appointments, and assist clients as needed. Please call
Sarah Rinsema-Sybenga at 726-4161 for more information and to schedule a
volunteer orientation.

1st Christian Reformed Church presents
Concerts on the Lawn
Carlos Seise, a variety vocalist, will be at the Concerts on the Lawn at First
Christian Reformed Church beginning at 5:30 PM. on July 31. Bring your lawn
chair and join us! 1450 Catherine Ave. at Creston St. In case of rain, concert
held in church. Refreshments will be served after the concert.

Ice Cream Social
The annual ICE CREAM SOCIAL is to be held at Christian Care Senior Care located
at 1530 McLaughlin (behind Apple Ave. K Mart) on Thursday, Aug. 4, from 2:00 -
8:00 PM. Along with the all day silent auction, there will be a live auction at
7:00 PM. Enjoy the Muskegon Port Side Model A Ford Exhibit, live entertainment
that includes Tom Cavanaugh, White Lake Kitchen Band, Dana Harris Groothuis,
Cedar Creek Cloggers and the Jack Videtich Orchestra. The whole family will
enjoy the day! Cake, Ice Cream & Drink for a $2.00 donation. Hot dogs and chips
also available. Cakes being donated for this event should be at Christian Care
by 2:00 PM.

Job Opportunity
The Muskegon Rescue Mission is in need of a Part-Time Supervisor to fill a
position in our Women & Children's Shelter. Current need is for 24 - 32 hours
per week from 3:00 - 11:00 PM. A strong Christian faith and strong work ethics
are necessary for this position. Interested applicants should send resume or
apply in person to:
Muskegon Rescue Mission, 1691 Peck ST., Muskegon, MI 49441.

8th Annual Golf With a Mission
Muskegon Rescue Mission is holding 8th Annual Golf Outing on Sept. 8, 2005 with
a 1:00 PM Shotgun start. This will be held at the Grand Haven Golf Club at
17000 Lincoln St. For more info, contact Kelly Banks at (231) 727-6090 or check
the bulletin board in the Fellowship Hall. Deadline for registration is Sept.
1. $80 Entry Fee per player must accompany registration form. A golfing event
is another means of meeting our financial needs and connecting new people with
this ministry.

Birthdays This Week
July 24 Jonathan Dephouse
July 25 Sheila Mogren
July 26 Julie DeMarr
July 27 Carol Doorn
Intermediate Club
Breakfast
Join us at Mickey's Restaurant
July 26 at 9:00 AM.

Women's Softball News
Tomorrow, July 25, Bethany Women's Softball team will have their last game of
the season. They will be playing Central Assembly #2, at Beukema Field #2, at
7:00 PM. Come on out for some good fun and excitement and show our ladies our
support!

Bethany Family
Brookhaven: Marguerite Cope
Home: Delores DeGraaf
* 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.

Special Birthday
Honors for Those 80
and Over
Anne Spoelman will celebrate her 84th birthday on Aug. 3, 2005. Ellen Rockwood
will celebrate her 81st birthday on Aug. 5, 2005. Congratulations ladies!

July Collection Schedule
July 31 Gen. Fund/Bethany Housing Ministry

Anyone who needs to complete the Abuse Prevention Training requirement may now
do so by checking out a video tape and packet from the church office. Please
try to complete and return within one week.
Learn Praise & Worship Songs
We had a great time singing Wednesday, July 13. We'll do it again next week at
7:00 PM in the choir room. Come and learn more of the Praise & Worship Songs.

Open House
On Sunday August 21, after the morning service, there will be an Open House in
the newly-redecorated and newly-occupied parsonage. Coffee, punch and other
refreshments will be served.

July 29 Nathan Mogren
Katarin Christenson

Next Week
Aug. 3 Anne Spoelman
James Brown
Gary Post
Diane Sodini
Aug. 4 Jason Miller
Aug. 5 Joann Hughes
Ellen Rockwood
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 July 31
Greeters: Mariam Schaafsma, Anne Rose, Dick & Pat Flickema
Ushers: Tom Holtrop Sr., Tom Holtrop Jr., Mike Sodini, Ken Sherwood
Coffee Fellowship: Tim and Sandy Lovrencevic
Transparency: Kaila Westra
Reader: Dr. Mary Klesner
Lectionary: Isa. 55:1-5; Ps. 145:8-9, 15-22; Rom. 9:1-5; Matt. 14:13-21
Offering Opportunities: General Fund
Special Offering: Bethany Housing Ministry
Nursery Today: Ilene Rosales, Betty Gould, Bryant Westra
Nursery July 31: Mary Abbott, Carol Patton, Misty Patton, Kara Westra
Worship on the
Waterfront
This Sunday, July 24, Worship On the Waterfront 2005 welcomes Phil Driscoll to
the Grand Haven Waterfront Stadium from 7:30 - 8:45 PM. The name Phil Driscoll
is synonymous with great music. His trumpet, voice, heart and soul have moved
audiences around the world. His message of hope is paramount in the music he
represents and the life he lives. This year W.O.W. will be held at the stadium,
rain or shine, so come dressed for the weather. Check out our web site at
worshiponthewaterfront.org.
Any questions, call (616)-842-6600.