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Good Morning Bethesda!

If you missed the Fondue Party on Saturday evening you really missed a good time.  We had over 20 present and enjoyed a couple of hours of food and fellowship.  Thank you to all who helped make the party so special and an extra thanks to Karla for planning and organizing the event!

Did you notice how bright the platform area was yesterday morning during worship?  No, I was not transformed!  But thanks to Jon and Brady (perhaps others; sorry if I am overlooking anyone), we have brighter light bulbs over the platform now.  Thank you for changing them!

Continue to pray for our church, especially for those who are ill and for a God sent revival within each of our hearts.  May God bring such a revival even this week!

Special Notices

• Bowling Fellowship, Sunday, March 18th, 1:30PM at Harvest Lanes. Details to come!

Urgent Prayer Requests

• Sandy Bunch recovering from an ankle injury.
• Sandy Brandel’s mom, recovering but still in need of our prayers.
• Zachary Mueller, special prayer.
• Pete & Brenda Koelling
• Brenda Koelling’s father who is ill.
• Marilynn Norvell, still in pain
• Cynthia Wordlaw, her mother, father, and sister suffering physically
• Gene & Lois Schulze both at home.
• Caroline, Anne Overton’s sister-in-law,  fight with cancer & her need for Christ.
• The Overtons as they search for a new church in Indiana.
• Our church and need for revival

“The wrath of the lamb will be most terrible.  To reject such love and mercy as are now offered, and to incur such wrath as is now threatened, is the height of madness.” – William Plumer

Sunday Sermon Outline

“Kissing the Son”
Psalm 2:1-12

Proposition:  There is a judgment awaiting those who reject God and His Son the Lord Jesus Christ.  Therefore, they need to heed God’s warning.

Transition:  In this Psalm, God discloses 4 aspects of this dangerous situation.

I.  God Discloses the Problem. (vv. 1-3)  �
A. See the Ones Involved in the Problem. (1-2)
B.  See the Nature of the Problem. (1-3)

II.  God Discloses His Position. (vv. 4-6)
A. He Responds in Laughter. (4)
B.  He Responds in Wrath. (5)
C.  He Responds with a King. (6)

III. God Discloses His Plan. (vv. 7-9)
A. The Son is the Center of the Plan. (7)
B.  The Son is the Heir in the Plan. (8)
C.  The Son is the Judge of the Plan. (9)

IV. God Discloses His Plea. (vv. 10-12)
A. Consider Your Ways. (10)
B.  Serve Yahweh. (11)
C.  Kiss the Son. (12)
D.  Receive the Benefits. (12b)

“Who thought, when Christ suffered and the Jews triumphed, that God was laughing all the time?” – Martin Luther 

Upcoming Activities

1. The Bethesda Academy, Monday, 6:30p.m.
2. Bible Study (Micah) & Prayer Meeting, Wednesday, 7 p.m.
3. Sunday School, Sunday, 9:15 a.m.
4. Worship Service, Sunday, 10:30 a.m. 
5. Discipleship Training, Sunday, 5 p.m.
6. Biblical Greek for Beginners, Sunday, 6 p.m.

Pastor’s Postscripts

I am looking forward to what our Lord is going to do through our church in the coming months!  Please keep praying for revival within our fellowship.  I fear our hearts have grown a little cool toward God and need to be warmed again.  Such warming is possible only by the movement of God’s Spirit.  And, when His Spirit moves, not only will our hearts warm but our church will be used in the community for His glory!

I hope to see you Wednesday evening for prayer meeting.  If not, then I look forward to worshiping our Lord together on Sunday!

Pastor Bruce
636-233-0645
TheSaxonHus@hotmail.com

 

Good Morning Bethesda!

Some big “thank yous” to Bethesda folk!

Thanks to the Technology Committee (Dan, Karla, and Jimmy) for their work on revamping the web site! Check it out if you have not already done so. www.bethesdabc.org

Thanks to Tom for fixing the church sign and adding the information about some of our coming events!

Thanks to Jeff, Jimmy, and Tom for the worship leadership they provided yesterday due to the absence of Steve due to illness.

We are not the biggest congregation but we sure have folks with some big hearts! Your pastor truly appreciates your efforts.

Special Notices

• The Bethesda Academy, Monday, 6:30 p.m.
• Bible Study (Jonah) & Prayer Meeting, Wednesday, 7 p.m.
• Fondue Party Fellowship, Saturday, February 18. Sign up in the foyer.Call Karla if you need more information.

Urgent Prayer Requests

• The Bunch family in the loss of Sandy’s maternal grandfather.
• Sandy Brandel’s mom, recovering but still in need of our prayers.
• Father of a co-worker of Rachelle who suffered a heart attack Sunday morning.
• Zachary Mueller, special prayer.
• Pete & Brenda Koelling.
• Brenda Koelling’s father who is ill.
• Marilynn Norvell, still in pain.
• Cynthia Wordlaw, her mother, father, and sister suffering physically.
• Gene, recovering from surgery, & Lois Schulze both at home.
• Caroline, Anne Overton’s sister-in-law, fight with cancer & her need for Christ.
• The Overtons as they search for a new church in Indiana.
• Our church and need for revival.

Sunday Sermon Outline

“Verbal Truth”
John 10:40-42

Proposition: In the midst of a time of spiritual darkness, God often brings a time of spiritual light.

Transition: We examine such a time during Jesus’ ministry by making 3 observations from the text.

I. Times of Spiritual Light Require the Savior’s Company. (40)
A. His Presence does not insure Spiritual Light.
B. But His Presence is Needed for SpiritualLight.

II. Times of Spiritual Light Remind Us of the Servant’s Calling. (41)
A. John the Baptist’s Calling was not Flamboyant.
B. John the Baptist’s Calling was not about Himself.
C. John the Baptist’s Calling was Only About Jesus.
1. He Proclaimed Jesus was the Son of God.
2. He Proclaimed Jesus was the Lamb ofGod.
3. He Proclaimed that Jesus would have a greater baptism.
4. He Proclaimed Jesus would separate the righteous and unrighteous.
5. He Proclaimed the Gospel.
6. He Proclaimed the Truth.
D. John the Baptist’s Calling Planted a Seed.

III. Times of Spiritual Light Result in a Salvific Conclusion. (42)
A. Their Faith was a Settled Faith.
B. Their Faith was a Saving Faith.
C. Their Faith was a Far-Reaching Faith.
D. Their Faith was a Memorable Faith.

Upcoming Activities

1. The Bethesda Academy, Monday, 6:30p.m.
2. Bible Study & Prayer Meeting, Wednesday, 7 p.m.
3. Fondue Party, 6:00 p.m. at the church.
4. Sunday School, Sunday, 9:15 a.m.
5. Worship Service, Sunday, 10:30 a.m.
6. January Bible Study – Ecclesiastes, Sunday, 5 p.m.

Pastor’s Postscripts

Illness continues to impact our church. I am aware of at least two families who were not present yesterday due to illness. Sandy Bunch was also unable to attend due to the death of her maternal grandfather. Please keep her, her mother, and the entire family in your prayers this week.

See you Sunday, if not sooner, with Bible in hand!

Pastor Bruce
636-233-0645
TheSaxonHus@hotmail.com

 

Good Morning Bethesda

For those receiving this newsletter on Monday, the Bethesda Academy beings tonight at 6:30 p.m. Bring your Bibles, notebooks, and pens for 90 minutes of study and fellowship.

Bethesda Women
You will be meeting tomorrow (Tuesday) evening at 7 p.m. at the Red Lobster restaurant in the Cave Springs area. If you are planning on joining the women there, please let Karla know so that she can make sure she has the correct number of reservations.

Fondue Party: Saturday, February 18.
There is a sign up sheet in the foyer for this fun fellowship.

“Tell them how God has changed you; if He hasn’t changed you and you are the same person you have
always been then you have no business sharing the Gospel with someone else. Rather, I need to share the Gospel with you.”

Special Notices

• The Bethesda Academy, Monday, 6:30 p.m.
• Bethesda Women, Tuesday, 7 p.m. at Red Lobster.
• Business Meeting, Wednesday, 7p.m.
• Fondue Party Fellowship, Saturday, February 18. Sign up in the foyer.

Urgent Prayer Requests

• Sandy Brandel’s mom, recovering but still in need of our prayers.
• Zachary Mueller, special prayer.
• Pete & Brenda Koelling.
• Brenda Koelling’s father who is ill.
• Marilynn Norvell, still in pain.
• Cynthia Wordlaw, her mother, father, and sister suffering physically.
• Gene, recovering from surgery, & Lois Schulze both at home.
• Caroline, Anne Overton’s sister-in-law, fight with cancer & her need for Christ.
• The Overtons as they search for a new church in Indiana.
• Our church and need for revival.

Sunday Sermon Outline

“Blasphemy vs. Belief”
John 10:31-39

Proposition: Even in the midst of the accusations from unbelievers against Jesus, let us boldly call all sinners to faith in Christ.

Transition: As we examine 3 steps Jesus used in witnessing to these 1st century Jews, let us understand them and use them in our own service to Christ.

I. Jesus Clarified Their Response. (31-33)
A. He asks if He has done something to cause their reaction. (32)
B. Their problem is His claim. (31, 33)

II. Jesus Deflected Their Charge. (34-36)
A. Jesus begins where his listeners are. (34)
B. Jesus uses the Scripture. (34, 35)
C. Jesus responds with a reasoned argument. (35-36)

III. Jesus appealed to them to consider the evidence. (37-38)
A. Consider my works.
B. Believe my works!

Upcoming Activities

1. The Bethesda Academy, Monday, 6:30p.m.
2. Bethesda Women, Tuesday, 7 p.m. at Red Lobster.
3. Business Meeting, Wednesday, 7 p.m.
4. Sunday School, Sunday, 9:15 a.m.
5. Worship Service, Sunday, 10:30 a.m.
6. January Bible Study – Ecclesiastes, Sunday, 5 p.m.
7. Biblical Greek for Beginners, Sunday, 6p.m.

Pastor’s Postscripts

We had several members out yesterday due to a variety of issues including illness. I pray the Lord heals you quickly so that you may return and worship with us this coming week.

Despite the lower numbers yesterday, the Spirit of God was present. Your singing of praises to God was outstanding and uplifting! Praise the Lord for the freedom we have to worship together in public without fear!

May our great God and Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, bless you this week. May He stir your heart to a greater devotion and love for Him!

Pastor Bruce
636-233-0645
TheSaxonHus@hotmail.com

“Let us remember that is why we share. Other groups share their gospel in an attempt to get right with God. We share the Gospel because it has made us right with God.”