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
- The Bethesda Academy, Monday, 6:30p.m.
- Bethesda Women, Tuesday, 7 p.m. at Red Lobster.
- Business Meeting, Wednesday, 7 p.m.
- Sunday School, Sunday, 9:15 a.m.
- Worship Service, Sunday, 10:30 a.m.
- January Bible Study – Ecclesiastes, Sunday, 5 p.m.
- 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.”