February 9, 2020 Sunday, February 9 Worship 9:00am Sunday School for All 10:15am Small Group 10:15am Children’s Choir 11:15am

Monday, February 10 Office Closed Bell Choir 7pm Sanctuary

Tuesday, February 11 Trustees Mtg 6:30pm Ad Council Mtg 7:30pm

Wednesday, February 12 Education Comm 5:30pm Chancel Choir 7pm Sanc

Thursday, February 13 Tamil class 6pm FH Rm 4&6 Church Council 7pm

Friday, February 14 Great Agers 11am

Saturday, February 15 Babywearing 9am Private event 1pm Sanc

Sunday, February 16 Worship 9am Sunday School for All 10:15a Children’s Choir 11:15am

FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPHIPHANY

❖ Please see any of our ushers if you need any large print materials or hearing devices to enhance your worship experience.

❖ Children’s activity bags are available. See ushers at the sanctuary. ❖ A professionally staffed nursery is available for children up to

kindergarten.

"God has prepared things for those who love him that no eye has seen or ear has heard…”

(1 Corinthians 2:9; CEB)

* Indicates that worshippers are to stand if able. Congregational responses are in bold print.

Worship Leader: Mary Wolf

ENTRANCE & PRAISE

Prelude Pearl Javier Introit Siyahamba Chancel Choir Welcome Rev. Park Announcements *Opening Hymn Love Divine, All Loves Excelling UMH #384 *Call to Worship L: The Lord is our light and our salvation!

P: Why should we be afraid? L: The Lord is the stronghold of our life!

P: What have we to fear? L: Let us shout with joy to God!

P: Let us sing and make music before our God. Amen.

*Passing the Peace of Christ *Unity Hymn “O How He Loves You and Me” TFWS #2108 Children’s Choir Whole Lotta Change Children’s Message Rev. Park Joys & Concerns Rev. McClain Pastoral Prayer The Lord’s Prayer

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.

PROCLAMATION

*Scripture Readings Romans 12:1-2 1 Corinthians 2:6-9

This is the Word of Life for all the people of God. Thanks be to God

Tear-able Moment D. Rogers

Message Refocus & Rethink IV “Refocus and Rethink on Your Mind” Rev. Park

RESPONSE

Presentation of Ourselves and Gifts Anthem Lead on O King Eternal Chancel Choir *Doxology “Praise God, from whom all…” UMH #94 *Dedication Prayer

O God, We have seen your glory, felt the touch of your love,

and felt your presence with us. With joyful hearts, we offer you our gifts.

Having heard your call, we offer you our lives and our service. Amen.

SENDING FORTH

*Closing Hymn When I Survey the Wondrous Cross UMH #298 *Benediction Rev. Park

Postlude Pearl Javier We are glad that you joined us this morning in worship.

We hope that you find strength, renewal, and a sense of peace to carry through the coming week.

Spring 2020 February: Sun. 2/9 - YG at church: Theme - Labor of Love Sun. 2/16 - YG at church: Theme - Community Sun. 2/23 - YG at church: Theme - Organize This

March: Sun. 3/1 - YG at church: Theme - Causes Sun. 3/ 8 - YG at church: Theme - #nofilter Sun. 3/ 15 - Theme - This is Your Time TBA - Local service trip: Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry in Aurora (Possibly Sat. 3/20) Sat. 3/29 - Off day

April: Sun. 4/5 - YG at church: Theme - Unity Sun. 4/12 - YG at church: Theme - Labels Sun. 4/19 - YG at church: Theme - Pride Fri. 4/24-Sat. 4/25: 30 Hour Famine (at church) Fundraiser/service activity to raise awareness for world hunger. More details will follow

May: Sun. 5/3 - YG at church: Theme - Attitude Sun. 5/10 - YG at church: Theme - Identity Sun. 5/17 - off day (IPSD 204 Fine Arts Fest) Local service trip: Feed My Starving Children in Aurora (Possibly Sat. 5/30) Sun. 5/31 - YG at church: Family Fun Night! June 21-27: Youth Mission Trip -

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SAINTS IN ACTION Liturgist: Mary Wolf Ushers: Charles Bibbs & Fatmata Jalloh Greeters: Debbie Rogers, Charles & Barbara Bibbs Acolyte: Jacquee Lawrence Worship Slide Preparer: Jacquee Lawrence

Flowers on the altar are provided by Shirley Hurley in memory of her husband, Robert

Average Attendance Goal 2020: 120 Date 1/12 1/19 1/26 2/2

Attendance 92 73 78 84 Offering $3,974 $2,310 $3,097 $4,423

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Welcome to Bethany of Fox Valley UMC! We are glad to have you with us in worship today! Please fill out and tear off the attendance/

guest card during the “Tear-able Moment”.

February 9, 2020

Events

1. Great Agers will meet on Friday February 14 to celebrate Valentine's Day with salads and sundaes. Bring a sensible salad or other light dish to share for a potluck lunch. We will provide a sundae bar with all the fixings for a delicious Valentine's Day treat. Following lunch, we will play some games including heart bingo. Bring a little gift to share for our fun auction. Place the item in a paper bag so it is a surprise for everyone. Plan to arrive between 11:30 a.m. and noon. We will eat at noon. Call Judy at 630-820-0095 if you have questions.

2. Bethany’s women’s group, the Dorcas Circle, will meet Wednesday, February 19 at 12pm in the Narthex. All women of the congregation are invited to attend!

3. Dollar Dinners are back!. We will once again have dollar dinners during Lent. Beginning March 4, we will gather on Wednesday evenings for a potluck dinner. The main dish will be provided so bring a favorite side dish to share. Each week will have a theme so if you can, try to bring something to match the theme. However, if time is running short, just bring anything from a package of dinner rolls to a bag of cookies to share. We ask a donation of $1 per person to cover the cost of the main dish and beverage which will be provided. Try to bring your own table service (silverware, plate and cup). If you forget, we will have some disposables available. Dinner will begin at 6 p.m. Following dinner, you can choose to sit and talk with friends or join in a Lenten bible study from 7 until 7:30. Feel free to bring friends to join us. Sign up in the narthex if you plan to attend. If you can generally note what you are bringing (salad, vegetable, dessert), it helps others to plan so we don't have a main dish and 20 desserts.

4. Youth Mission Trip thru Reach Mission Trips is set for June 21 to 27, 2020. The mission crew will do mission work in Gettysburg, PA. This summer mission trip is designed to help youth ministry succeed focusing on significant home repairs, building Godly relationships and Jesus centered programs. The registration fee is $50 per person. If you are interested, or have questions, please contact Rev. Sam Park at (847)612-7477 or pastorsam@bfvumc.org.

5. Save the date! This year’s Mother and Daughter Banquet is scheduled for Saturday, May 2 so be sure to circle the date on your calendar. More details to follow in the coming weeks!

Welcome to Bethany of Fox Valley UMC! We are glad to have you with us in worship today! Please fill out and tear off the attendance/

guest card during the “Tear-able Moment”.

February 9, 2020

Events

1. Great Agers will meet on Friday February 14 to celebrate Valentine's Day with salads and sundaes. Bring a sensible salad or other light dish to share for a potluck lunch. We will provide a sundae bar with all the fixings for a delicious Valentine's Day treat. Following lunch, we will play some games including heart bingo. Bring a little gift to share for our fun auction. Place the item in a paper bag so it is a surprise for everyone. Plan to arrive between 11:30 a.m. and noon. We will eat at noon. Call Judy at 630-820-0095 if you have questions.

2. Bethany’s women’s group, the Dorcas Circle, will meet Wednesday, February 19 at 12pm in the Narthex. All women of the congregation are invited to attend!

3. Dollar Dinners are back!. We will once again have dollar dinners during Lent. Beginning March 4, we will gather on Wednesday evenings for a potluck dinner. The main dish will be provided so bring a favorite side dish to share. Each week will have a theme so if you can, try to bring something to match the theme. However, if time is running short, just bring anything from a package of dinner rolls to a bag of cookies to share. We ask a donation of $1 per person to cover the cost of the main dish and beverage which will be provided. Try to bring your own table service (silverware, plate and cup). If you forget, we will have some disposables available. Dinner will begin at 6 p.m. Following dinner, you can choose to sit and talk with friends or join in a Lenten bible study from 7 until 7:30. Feel free to bring friends to join us. Sign up in the narthex if you plan to attend. If you can generally note what you are bringing (salad, vegetable, dessert), it helps others to plan so we don't have a main dish and 20 desserts.

4. Youth Mission Trip thru Reach Mission Trips is set for June 21 to 27, 2020. The mission crew will do mission work in Gettysburg, PA. This summer mission trip is designed to help youth ministry succeed focusing on significant home repairs, building Godly relationships and Jesus centered programs. The registration fee is $50 per person. If you are interested, or have questions, please contact Rev. Sam Park at (847)612-7477 or pastorsam@bfvumc.org.

5. Save the date! This year’s Mother and Daughter Banquet is scheduled for Saturday, May 2 so be sure to circle the date on your calendar. More details to follow in the coming weeks!

Welcome to Bethany of Fox Valley UMC! We are glad to have you with us in worship today! Please fill out and tear off the attendance/

guest card during the “Tear-able Moment”.

February 9, 2020

Events

1. Great Agers will meet on Friday February 14 to celebrate Valentine's Day with salads and sundaes. Bring a sensible salad or other light dish to share for a potluck lunch. We will provide a sundae bar with all the fixings for a delicious Valentine's Day treat. Following lunch, we will play some games including heart bingo. Bring a little gift to share for our fun auction. Place the item in a paper bag so it is a surprise for everyone. Plan to arrive between 11:30 a.m. and noon. We will eat at noon. Call Judy at 630-820-0095 if you have questions.

2. Bethany’s women’s group, the Dorcas Circle, will meet Wednesday, February 19 at 12pm in the Narthex. All women of the congregation are invited to attend!

3. Dollar Dinners are back!. We will once again have dollar dinners during Lent. Beginning March 4, we will gather on Wednesday evenings for a potluck dinner. The main dish will be provided so bring a favorite side dish to share. Each week will have a theme so if you can, try to bring something to match the theme. However, if time is running short, just bring anything from a package of dinner rolls to a bag of cookies to share. We ask a donation of $1 per person to cover the cost of the main dish and beverage which will be provided. Try to bring your own table service (silverware, plate and cup). If you forget, we will have some disposables available. Dinner will begin at 6 p.m. Following dinner, you can choose to sit and talk with friends or join in a Lenten bible study from 7 until 7:30. Feel free to bring friends to join us. Sign up in the narthex if you plan to attend. If you can generally note what you are bringing (salad, vegetable, dessert), it helps others to plan so we don't have a main dish and 20 desserts.

4. Youth Mission Trip thru Reach Mission Trips is set for June 21 to 27, 2020. The mission crew will do mission work in Gettysburg, PA. This summer mission trip is designed to help youth ministry succeed focusing on significant home repairs, building Godly relationships and Jesus centered programs. The registration fee is $50 per person. If you are interested, or have questions, please contact Rev. Sam Park at (847)612-7477 or pastorsam@bfvumc.org.

5. Save the date! This year’s Mother and Daughter Banquet is scheduled for Saturday, May 2 so be sure to circle the date on your calendar. More details to follow in the coming weeks!

Church Office Hours

Monday Closed Tuesday– Friday 9am-12:30pm

Church Office Hours

Monday Closed Tuesday– Friday 9am-12:30pm

Church Office Hours

Monday Closed Tuesday– Friday 9am-12:30pm

We Pray For…

We continue to pray for…

• Emagene Murray, Yu Lwin, Mya Lwin, Kathy Grommes, Michael Maykut

• Bethany of Fox Valley UMC to discern what God is calling us to do in mission and outreach for the community and the world.

• Reverend Sam Park, bless and empower him with continuing good health and with the cooperation and love of all the members of our church.

• The Northern Illinois Conference of the United Methodist Church: Bishop Sally Dyck, District Superintendent Jeffry Bross and the Conference leadership.

• The United Methodist Church, beginning a separation process at General Conference 2020.

We Pray For…

We continue to pray for…

• Emagene Murray, Yu Lwin, Mya Lwin, Kathy Grommes, Michael Maykut

• Bethany of Fox Valley UMC to discern what God is calling us to do in mission and outreach for the community and the world.

• Reverend Sam Park, bless and empower him with continuing good health and with the cooperation and love of all the members of our church.

• The Northern Illinois Conference of the United Methodist Church: Bishop Sally Dyck, District Superintendent Jeffry Bross and the Conference leadership.

• The United Methodist Church, beginning a separation process at General Conference 2020.

We Pray For…

We continue to pray for…

• Emagene Murray, Yu Lwin, Mya Lwin, Kathy Grommes, Michael Maykut

• Bethany of Fox Valley UMC to discern what God is calling us to do in mission and outreach for the community and the world.

• Reverend Sam Park, bless and empower him with continuing good health and with the cooperation and love of all the members of our church.

• The Northern Illinois Conference of the United Methodist Church: Bishop Sally Dyck, District Superintendent Jeffry Bross and the Conference leadership.

• The United Methodist Church, beginning a separation process at General Conference 2020.

6. The Aurora Cluster will hold a joint Ash Wednesday Service at Wesley UMC, 14 N. May St., in Aurora (parking is off of Galena Ave.) on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at 7pm. If you have questions, call 630-896-1033

7. Flowing Forth UMC is once again hosting our annual Fat Tuesday night of worship on Tuesday, February 25th at 7pm in the Aurora Christian School theater, 2255 Sullivan Rd, Aurora (no affiliation). Please join us for a festive evening of fellowship as we prepare for the Lenten journey

6. The Aurora Cluster will hold a joint Ash Wednesday Service at Wesley UMC, 14 N. May St., in Aurora (parking is off of Galena Ave.) on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at 7pm. If you have questions, call 630-896-1033

7. Flowing Forth UMC is once again hosting our annual Fat Tuesday night of worship on Tuesday, February 25th at 7pm in the Aurora Christian School theater, 2255 Sullivan Rd, Aurora (no affiliation). Please join us for a festive evening of fellowship as we prepare for the Lenten journey

6. The Aurora Cluster will hold a joint Ash Wednesday Service at Wesley UMC, 14 N. May St., in Aurora (parking is off of Galena Ave.) on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at 7pm. If you have questions, call 630-896-1033

7. Flowing Forth UMC is once again hosting our annual Fat Tuesday night of worship on Tuesday, February 25th at 7pm in the Aurora Christian School theater, 2255 Sullivan Rd, Aurora (no affiliation). Please join us for a festive evening of fellowship as we prepare for the Lenten journey