OFFERING ON MAY 16/17, 2015Required for weekly budget: $33,800Received: $28,399 • Imagine: $3,251

AROUND BETHANYWedding Banns: Dylan Boyes & Amanda Webb will be married on Sat Aug 1 at Bethany.

Mentoring Workshop for Women: Sat May 30, 9-11 am in the Fireside Room. Join us to better understand the benefits of a mentor and how to find one. Sign up with Louisa Phillips at info@prayersinmotion.com or 289-723-0392.

Bridal Shower for Tamara McAdams: Sun May 31, 3 pm in the Fireside Room. All are invited! Tamara (marrying Daniel Marr) is registered at Wal-Mart. The couple would also appreciate gift cards to Canadian Tire. RSVP to Sandra McAdams at sammyjay557@hotmail.com or 905-685-8013.

PRAISE & PRAYERDeepest Sympathy to Phil & Joyce Guy and family on the passing of Phil’s mother on Tue May 12 in Barrie. Grandmother of Rachel and Chloe.

Congratulations to...• Ruben & Nicole Dunnink on the birth of their

son, Evan Ruben, on Sun May 17.

• Otto Hiebert on his retirement after 50 years of service at Penner Building Centre.

Lift Up in Prayer: Wes & Stephanie Collins, Enrique Serpas, Stephanie Neal-Loback

In Need of Prayer Support? Our Praise & Prayer Room is available after each service for those looking for a quiet place to pray. A trained prayer volunteer is there to pray with you if you wish. bethanycc.ca/praiseandprayer

KIOSKS THIS WEEKENDBIBLE STUDY: Jesus has some amazing things to reveal to us through His parables. To explore this further, sign up for the course, Practical Insights into the Parables of Jesus: A Journey of Discovery, offered Wed Jun 3 to Aug 26, 7-9 pm in Room 118.

SIGN-UP: Learn more about the 13-day trip to Israel Pastor Larry & Sharon Shantz will be hosting through Heritage Tours from Mar 31 to Apr 12, 2016 (optional two-day trip extension to Jordan to take place from Apr 12-14). Join us for an info meeting on Sun Jun 7, 7 pm in the Fireside Room. All are welcome!

CHILDREN: Volunteers are needed on Sunday mornings from Jun 28 to Sep 6 for Preschool Church. We are looking for adult and student help in the Nursery, age 2/3 class (born 2012) and age 3/4 class (born 2010-11). Sign up today! bethanycc.ca/children

MISSIONS: Learn more about Niagara Outreach 2015 offered from Aug 3-8 at Bethany in partnership with Operation Mobilization (OM) and other Niagara-area churches. Join us as we experience fellowship with a missions team, study world religions and learn to actively share Jesus with others.

GROUP LIFE:• Find out how to get connected through Life Teams,

Bible studies and events. bethanycc.ca/grouplife

• Pick up this week’s Life Team Study Guide. bethanycc.ca/studyguide

May 23/24, 2015Saturday, 6:45 pm • Sunday, 9:30 & 11:10 am

ALL IN

Reasons to RejoicePastor Larry Shantz speaking

ALL IN

Reasons to Rejoice

RESPONSE FORMMay 23/24, 2015

I would like:

more info about becoming a Christ follower

more info about Bethany

a church mailbox

to be included in the Bethany Phone &Address Directory (fill in info below)

offering envelopes (fill in info below)

to arrange “direct debit” for offerings

to receive a LARGE PRINT bulletin

to subscribe to the Bethany eBulletin (fill in email below OR visit bethanycc.ca)

more info about Life Teams(participating, leading, coaching)

more info about support & recovery(Celebrate Recovery, The Landing)

Other:

The Happiness Paradox: “I will never be happy if the ultimate goal of my life is for me to be happy.”

Real Transformation Concerning Worry Takes Place in How We Think: (Romans 12:2)

Biblical Counsel On How to Win the Battle Over Worry:• Rejoice in the Lord (Philippians 4:4; Proverbs 17:22,

15:13; Psalm 5:11, 9:1-2; Nehemiah 8:10b)

• Resting in God’s presence (Philippians 4:5; Isaiah 40:25-31; Psalm 4:8)

• Responding to God in everything (Philippians 4:6; Mark 4:18-19; Matthew 6:31-34; 1 Peter 5:7)

• Refocusing my mind on things that are excellent and worthy of praise (Philippians 4:9)

The Happiness Illusion:“I believe I will be happy if I can achieve the circumstances that I desire.”

God’s Promise of Peace: (Philippians 4:7; Isaiah 26:3; John 14:27, 16:33) Name:

Address:

Phone:

Email:

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