Good Morning Bethesda!
Fall is upon us and the temperatures are somewhat cooler. Time to seriously pray for the FIRE of God’s Spirit to fall upon our church! The community around us needs the message we have to share, the good news of Jesus Christ!
Urgent Prayer Requests
- Pete & Brenda Koelling
- Roden family
- Rachelle Brandel in Japan.
- Jon Bound’s cousin, Carrie, suffering from terminal cancer and in need of salvation.
- Marilynn Norvell
- Cynthia Wordlaw, her mother, father, and sister suffering physically
- Gene & Lois Schulze at home.
- Caroline, Anne Overton’s sister-in-law, fight with cancer.
- Our church and need for revival
Upcoming Activities
- Bethesda Academy, Monday, 6:30pm.
- Bible Study (1 Thessalonians) and Prayer Meeting, Wednesday, 7:00 pm.
- Ladies Book Study, Thursday, 6:30 pm.
- Sunday School, Sunday, 9:15 a.m.
- Worship Service, Sunday, 10:30 a.m.
- Discipleship Training (Daniel), 5:00 p.m.
- 5th Sunday Q & A Fellowship, 6:00 p.m.
ARE YOU REGISTERED TO VOTE?
God wants us to submit to our government. Don’t you want a voice in selecting that government?
Ladies Book Study
The Ladies Book Study began last week but it’s not too late to join in! Night 2 is this Thursday, September 27, at the church from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Please contact Pam DePriest at 441-3239 or pdepries@att.net for more information.
The Bethesda Academy
The Academy is back in session from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. on Monday evenings. Tonight we look at the Providence of God. Come join us.
From Yesterday . . .
“Obedience is not the grounds of salvation or of being Jesus’ friend. Obedience is the result of salvation and proof you are Jesus’ friend.”
Bethesda Men
Men, if you wish to join the book study we are beginning on October 6, please contact the pastor as soon as possible and let him know. Bring your breakfast and join us at the church on that Saturday at 8 a.m. Following breakfast, we’ll spend 30-45 minutes studying Don Whitney’s book on Spiritual Disciplines.
Some Thoughts on Christian Marriage
- Never forget that both husband and wife have a Lord in their marriage and it is not either of them; it is Christ!
- “Love will keep us together” if that love is true, Biblical love, a love which places “you before me.”
- If you strive for success in anything APART from your marriage you are a failure. Do not sacrifice your marriage for success in any field.
- Agree to have healthy disagreements. No couple ever agrees on everything. Be open to discussing your disagreements but do so in a healthy way.
- Talk, talk, talk. Be honest with your spouse and talk with each other frequently.
- Next to your relationship with Christ, make certain your marriage is the most important relationship you have in this life.
- Find ways to strengthen your marriage. Go on dates, check out seminars, discuss marriage with those who have had long, successful ones.
- Be on guard for intruders. They can come from family, friends, work associates, or even the internet.
- Never consider divorce. Do not dwell negatively on your marriage and look for ways out of it. Rather, look for ways to make it persevere.
- Remember, your marriage is an illustration to the world of Christ and His church. What is your marriage teaching the world?
5th Sunday Q & A Fellowship
Join us for Discipleship Training this Sunday evening at 5 and then stay around for an hour of fellowship with our “5th Sunday Q & A” time at 6.
Bring a snack and a drink to share plus questions you may have for the pastor and spend the hour with us. We’ll discuss the questions, share the snacks, and enjoy each others company for an hour of informal fellowship!
Deacon Election
We will vote on Sunday morning, October 7, to fill our 3rd deacon position presently held by Dennis DePriest. The individual elected will serve a 3 year term beginning on January 1.
Pastor’s Postscripts
I am delighted to see our church facility being utilized almost nightly in recent days. May God be glorified in all that we do both inside and outside the building!
I pray the Lord gives each of you a very blessed week. Join us Wednesday for prayer and bring your Bibles next Sunday to worship.
Pastor Bruce
636-233-0645
TheSaxonHus@hotmail.com