STIRRINGS AT BETHESDA for March 3, 2014
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME
This weekend marks the beginning of Daylight Savings Time. So, set your clocks FORWARD one hour (“spring ahead”) before going to be on Saturday evening.
Yes, we “lose” an hour of sleep!
Recent Prayer Requests
* Elijah Mueller
* Alicia as she is nearing her due date
* Alicia’s mother
* Meghan Bartner
* Zachary Mueller
* Cynthia Wordlaw, need for a kidney
* Dennis fighting kidney failure
* Marilynn Norvell
* Debbie, recovering from foot surgery
* Prayer for the conversions of the lost, especially those in our community
* Our church and need for revival
Some updates: Alicia’s mom had a kidney removed today. All went well and she will be in ICU over night. No further cancer was found.
The Muellers are still awaiting the results of Elijah’s tests from last week.
Lastly, Brenda has returned home safely and appreciates all the prayers.
Upcoming Activities
1. Bible Study & Prayer Meeting,
Wednesday, 7 p.m.
2. Men’s Breakfast, Saturday, 8 a.m.
3. Science Center Trip, Saturday, Noon
4. Sunday school, Sunday, 9:15 a.m.
5. Worship Service, Sunday, 10:30 a.m.
6. Discipleship Training, Sunday, 5 p.m.
Mission Trip
Julie Brandel has a 10 week mission trip in San Diego this summer. If you wish to help with her financial needs, you may do so by writing a check to Bethesda and designating it towards her trip.
Bowling Fellowship
For those who signed up for our bowling fellowship, meet at Harvest Lanes on highway 94 at 12:30 p.m. We have lanes until 2:30 p.m.
Deacon Ordination
On Sunday, March 16, we will ordain Brother Steve Brook to the deacon ministry. Please plan on attending this special service.
This Sunday’s Message…
“Delay, Deception, Delusion” from
2 Thessalonians 2:5-12
LADIES Book Study
The next book study will begin the last week of March (date forthcoming) and will be on the Beatitudes. Pam has agreed to be the study leader. Make plans now to attend.
Bethesda Congratulations for the Week
Happy Birthday wishes this week to:
* Kyle Haag – Monday
Church Directory Correction
Rick Norvell
759 Homerun Drive
O’Fallon, MO 63366
Pastor’s Postscript
The weather “got us” again yesterday. Thankfully we never saw all the snow that was forecasted. But the sleet made the roads far too dangerous to be out and about.
This week was to begin our emphasis on North American Missions. It was also to be the week of prayer for North American missions. Nevertheless, we’ll start our mission emphasis this coming Sunday. We’ll also declare next week to be our week of prayer for North American missions!
The men and I had a good meeting this past Saturday morning. We began our study of J. C. Ryle’s “Holiness”. If you are interested in joining us for this study next month, let me know so I can be certain you have a book. We’ll look at what Ryle has to say about sin in chapter 1.
The Academy will begin again on Monday the 17th (wear your green!). This will be a very informal 60-90 minute study beginning on Mondays at 6:30 p.m.
Since I was not able to preach yesterday, I have no “sermon extras” for you today. Plus since I had my eye examination this morning, this edition of “Stirrings” is a bit late leaving the presses. My eyes were dilated much of the day and I couldn’t see well enough to type!
May Christ grant you a wonderful week! See you Wednesday evening!