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9:00am CONNECTION SERVICE is an informal service which
includes a Bible-based message. The casual atmosphere and
contemporary praise and worship music will broaden your
definition of worship. 10:00am SUNDAY SCHOOL classes are available for all ages.
Deepen your relationship with Christ and influence in the
world by knowing Scripture and giving it authority in your
life.
11:00am TRADITIONAL SERVICE includes choir anthems,
hymns, and a traditional sermon.
March 2020
The Mission of Bethesda United
Methodist Church
By God’s grace, to make disciples of
Jesus Christ through a loving community
of faith and service.
Love. Love. Listen. Serve.
Visit our website
www.bethesdaumc.org
Salkehatchie Fundraiser Spaghetti Luncheon
Sunday, March 15th after One Worship Service
Bethesda UMC is thrilled that our long-time participation in
Salkehatchie Summer Service is going stronger than ever!
Our Salkehatchie Fundraiser will raise money to buy supplies
needed to get the homes on our sites safe, dry and comfortable.
Please come out and share a delicious spaghetti dinner with us
and be a part of someone’s “answered prayers”.
To learn more about Salkehatchie, please visit their website at:
www.salkehatchie.org
I remember the slight push of the water on my inner tube as I floated down the North Saluda River.
Sometimes the water would be flowing quickly enough in its quiet hurry to reach destinations
unknown that it would slowly turn the tube around in a lazy circle. Eventually the inner tube would
come to a gentle stop, and the flowing water would find its way around the obstacle I had made of
myself in the middle of the river.
This little excursion of floating down the river would start up by the bridge. After a long
afternoon of rowdy and noisy activities involving my brothers and cousins, we would eventually slow
down with inner tube rides. I can vividly remember looking up at the river birch trees lining the shore and the old
stone steps that climbed up the steep bank to the back porch of my grandparent's cabin.
We seemed never to mind the fact that the river became too shallow right where our neighbor’s section of the river
began. Instead, it seemed only natural that our excursion should stop at that point almost as if the sandy river bottom
was somehow put there to protect us from going too far from home.
One by one we would float until the sand stopped us with its quiet scraping sound on the bottom of the inner
tube. Each time we would come securely and completely to a stop. With the water silently flowing past, it was
always a lazy pleasure to reach into the clear water and scoop up a handful of the brown coarse sand and look at the
pebbles which mixed themselves in with the sand like chocolate chips in the midst of brown sugar.
We never feared the idea of going too far or of getting caught in some sort of unknown area of the river because the
sand was always there year after year. It always brought us to a gentle and reassuring stop before we could float into
harm’s way.
We treasure those things that make us feel secure and those parts of our lives that seem to serve us so well. We
sometimes even begin to think that those parts of our lives can never change or desert us. Much like a riverbed,
we think that those constants in our lives will always be present to keep everything secure as life continues to swirl
around us.
I believe that God’s love is that riverbed so full of peace and security. The riverbed which offers security in any
situation. No matter what storms or even floods we might have to face, God's constancy prevails.
Thank you, Lord, for everlasting peace.
God Bless,
Dan
G.I.G. Ladies Bible Study Group
GIG went to Cultivate in Gainesville, GA to hear from Kelly Minter, who is the author of
their latest Bible Study, What Love Is.
March starts the craziness of spring. I want to start off by saying that signups are now open for Salkehatchie. We will be going back to Newberry this year. The cost is $250 per person. Please do no wait to signup, the camp will be full before the end of March and we would hate for anyone who wants to go to get left out. Also, if family members or friends also want to come, please make sure that during the sign-up process they register under the church they attend. Also, we need adults to come with us. You do not need to have extensive home repair expertise. All skill sets are welcome. The dates this year for the Newberry Camp are July 18-25. Also, this month we will be having several big outings including a youth outing to watch some family fun wrestling at Calvary Baptist Church in Simpsonville and Winter Jam. This year, Winter Jam falls on a Friday night and Anderson District One does not have school that day. So, we are planning a fun trip downtown in the afternoon, will eat somewhere down there, and then go to Winter Jam. There are lots of other fun things going on in March as well. Also, we will need volunteers to chaperone for Winter Jam and our wrestling outing. If you can, please let me know.
Seth Wright, Director of Youth Ministries
(864) 624-2175 / [email protected]
Upcoming Youth Schedule
March 1 - Thrive @ 5:15pm 2 - Bible Study @ 7pm 4 - WNF @ 6:15pm 8 - Confirmation Class @ 4pm; Thrive @ 5:15pm 9 - Bible Study @ 7pm 11 - WNF @ 6:16pm 14 - Set-up for Salkehatchie Luncheon; 3 Count Pro Wrestling @ 6pm 15 - Salkehatchie Fundraising Luncheon; Thrive @ 5:15pm 16 - Bible Study @ 7pm 18 - WNF @ 6:16pm 20 - Winter Jam @ 2pm 22 - Confirmation Class @ 4pm; Thrive @ 5:15pm 25 - WNF @ 6:15pm 29 - Thrive @ 5:15pm
April 5- Confirmation class @ 4pm 12- Easter 18- Confirmation Hike & Picnic 19- Confirmation class @ 4pm 26- Confirmation Sunday & Luncheon May 2- Paintball 17- Graduate Sunday July 13-17- VBS 18-25- Salkehatchie Newberry
Snow Tubing at Moonshine Mountain in Hendersonville, NC Middle School outing to Dozo Restaurant
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning. -James 1: 17
Children’s Ministries Children’s Choir - Our Children’s Choir meets on Sundays 4:15 - 5:00pm in the Common Ground Sunday School classroom to learn upbeat Christian songs which are performed during worship every three months. Under the direction of Heather Turner and Jeanne Bollinger, our children learn to lift their voices to the Lord and praise Him through music. If you have a child that would like to participate in the Children’s Choir or if you need more information, please contact Heather Turner at [email protected]. The Children’s Choir is for children in Kindergarten through 5th grade. God’s Knights - Join us each Sunday night 5:15 - 6:45pm for dinner, games, crafts, fellowship, and fun! The God’s Knights Ministry allows our children to get a good foundation of the Bible and dig deeper into each book. We encourage all 2nd through 5th graders to come and participate in this special Bible enrichment ministry. Dinner will be served in the dining room and class will be downstairs in the God’s Knights Room. Camp Christ - Join us at Wednesday Night Fellowship and Bible study during the school year. After dinner with their parents, classes are available from 7:00 - 7:45pm for children ages Preschool through 5th grade. Each month we offer a new series focused on the Bible, but also relevant to the issues our students face daily! They will explore the Bible through hands-on learning featuring games, activities, crafts, and skits. Acolyte Program - To acolyte, is one of the first acts of service for children to serve God in the church. If you have a child/youth in 2nd through 6th grade, please encourage them to participate in our Acolyte Ministry. For more information, contact Linda Thompson (864-295-8510) or Courtney Barnes.
Be sure to join us on our Facebook page, The Grove: The Children’s Ministry of Bethesda UMC, Instagram, and the Remind app for all the latest news, events, and gatherings! If you are not receiving weekly happenings emails, please let me know so I can add you to our email list.
May God’s blessings be you and your family!
Courtney Barnes, Director of Children’s Ministries [email protected]
Asbury Hills Summer Camp
Registration for Asbury Hills is now open! Elementary camps are available for rising 2nd-5th graders and Junior camps are for rising
6th-8th graders. There are several dates and camps to choose from. Be on the lookout for brochures located in the Narthex for
specific camp information. **Bethesda UMC has received a loving donation for children who would like to attend.**
https://asburyhills.org
The United Methodist Women invite all the ladies of the church to join a circle! The purpose of the UMW is to help
women develop spiritually, to experience supportive fellowship with other women and to engage in mission to women, children and youth around the world. We look forward to seeing YOU soon! *Both circles meet in the parlor.
The Susanna Wesley Circle meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 10am. Next meeting is March 10th The Mary-Martha Evening Circle meets on the third Monday of each month at 7pm. Next meeting is on March 16th
********************************************************************* On Monday, March 16th at 7pm the Mary-Martha Circle of
United Methodist Women will be writing notes of encouragement to the men and women who will be attending
the Kairos Prison Ministry programs at state correctional facilities. All ladies of the church are invited to attend and check
out the various mission activities of the UMW.
Reading Group
The Reading Group welcomes all readers. You do not have to attend the meetings to be a part of the group. Books will be available at both UMW Circle meetings and Wednesday evenings. If anyone needs books or more information, please contact Penny Wesley
(864-905-3372) or [email protected] (underscore between first and last name).
Meeting's are held in the Parlor on the fourth Tuesday
of the month at 10am. Next meeting is March 24th
Iron Men’s Bible Study
Attention all men! You are invited to join us
at 8am on Thursdays.
We meet in the parlor for a very informal discussion of the Bible and how it impacts our day-to-day lives.
“Iron sharpens iron, So one man sharpens another.”
Prov. 27:17
Leisure Group Leisure Group will be eating at Mutt’s BBQ
on Tuesday, March 31st at 6pm. The bus will leave from Bethesda at 5:30pm.
All are welcome! For more information, contact David Bryant (864-380-9193).
Thursday Morning Prayer Group All are invited to join the Prayer Group at
Ed & Sandy Faulkner's home at 1303 Old Williamston Road in Piedmont
on Thursday mornings at 7am.
Ladies Bible Study - G. I. G. (Growing in Grace)
Join us weekly on Tuesdays, as we study “What Love Is” by Kelly Minter.
We meet from 7:15 - 8:30pm in the
Refiner Fire’s Sunday School classroom.
This is a multi-week study. For more information,
text Monica Romano at 864-630-6677.
Youth Bible Study
Topic based Bible study that changes every 4 weeks.
Meets on Mondays, 7:00 - 8:00pm in the Youth Room
For questions, contact Seth Wright.
The United Methodist Men meet the first Monday of the month at 7pm. Next meeting is March 2nd in the dining hall of the Family Life Center (FLC). Join us for dinner, devotion & fellowship! All men are invited!
Ladies Bible Study - G. I. F. T. (Growing in Faith Together)
“Elijah, Spiritual Stamina in Every Season”
We meet on Wednesdays from 10:00am - 12:00pm in the Berean Sunday
School Classroom. For questions contact Elaine Jones
(864-979-6821) or [email protected].
Ladies Evening Bible Study
“All Things New” by Kelly Minter
We meet on Thursdays from
6:30 - 8:00pm in the Berean Sunday School Classroom.
To register, contact Peggy Dulaney
(864-483-0385) or [email protected].
Altar Flower Offerings You are invited and encouraged to dedicate the week’s altar flowers to a friend or loved one. Flower offerings are a great way to honor birthdays, important anniversaries or milestones.
Upcoming available dates are all of March & April 5, 12, 19
The price for both arrangements is $70.00. It is also ok to share the week’s offering and sign up for just one of the two weekly arrangements for $35.00. The arrangements are yours to keep after the service or we can take them to shut-ins.
Please contact the church office at 864-269-1139 or email [email protected]
Bethesda UMC offers online giving! Anyone can set up an account or give without an
account using the link on our website at
www.bethesdaumc.org. The link is located at the
bottom of the web page and says, “Give Online”.
You may also click here to give.
Stewardship Report Through February 23, 2020
2020 Church Budget $707, 907.59
Budget Received Year-to-Date $91,828.01
Percent Complete 13.0%
Forever Joyful Meets in the Dining Room on the second Monday of
each month 12:00 - 2:00pm. Next meeting is March 9th
Bring a potluck dish & join the Christian fellowship.
Creation Care
“Most of us talk “green” and act “brown.”” – Sallie McFague
Community Hunger Ministry Team Harvest Hope to PERC food transport (USDA) on Tuesday, March 3rd
Eagle Trace Monday Ministry Hot Dogs on Monday, March 9th CHMT meeting on Thursday, March 26th at 7:00pm in the Parlor
For more information, contact David Bryant (864-380-9193).
Walk to Jerusalem The Walk to Jerusalem continues to go well. We encourage
everyone to continue tracking their activity and recording it on the clipboards in the narthex. We will be celebrating Palm Sunday
in Jerusalem for sure!
Blood Drive On Wed., March 4th we will be holding a blood drive from 3:30-8:00pm. All donors will receive a $20 Visa gift card.
Youth who are 16 and weigh at least 110 lbs. may donate blood with a signed parental consent.
It is not too late to sign up at https://donate.thebloodconnection.org/donor/schedules/
drive_schedule/139911.
Good Samaritan Fund The Good Samaritan fund provides assistance to
non-members. When a non-member needs assistance, Pastor Dan is able to witness and counsel to them through wisdom and love. Sometimes they are need of food, shelter
or medicine. The Good Samaritan Fund is low on funds. Please consider making a donation to help those who
arrive at the church at a time in need.
Mark your gift “Good Samaritan Fund”.
In Memory of Ken Smith
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Tucker
Mrs. Cynthia Painter
Mr. and Mrs,. David Ross
Dr. Annette Christy
Mr. and Mrs. Ken Cook
Mr. and Mrs. Jon Hartough
Mrs. Donna McLin
Ms. Alberta Reed
Ms. Marilyn Wolf
Mr. and Mrs. Sid Jones
Irene Cely Sunday School Class
Mrs. Sue Riddle
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hughes
In Memory of Ellen Sands
Mr. and Mrs. David Bryant
Mrs. Marie Elrod
Mr. and Mrs. O’Neal Evans
Mrs. Karen Henderson
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hughes
Mrs. Sue Riddle
Mr. and Mrs. George Thurston
BUMC Adult Choir
Congregational Sympathy
Upon her passing, congregational sympathy is expressed to the family of Ellen Estelle Elrod Shands,
wife of Jack Shands & sister of Jon Robert (Ivah Jo) Elrod and George (Nan) Elrod.
Congregational sympathy is expressed to the family of Julie Slicker, Tim and Helen Slicker's daughter-in-law, upon her passing.
John & Julie Maloy 101 Fathers Drive
Piedmont, SC 29673 Joined February 16, 2020
Phil & Dana Denny 100 Fathers Drive
Piedmont, SC 29673 Joined February 16, 2020
Crystal Boyl 315 Grigsby Ave Easley, SC 29640
Baptized & Joined February 2, 2020
CLC of the Upstate Inc. is a Non-Profit sponsoring organization of
Released-Time Christian Education in Anderson County. We are a 501(c)(3)
organization governed by a Board of Directors. There is a paid teaching staff
and a team of volunteers dedicated to teaching the Bible to public school
students during each school day.
The mission of Christian Learning Centers of the Upstate Inc. is to transform
the moral character of the students in our public schools by introducing them
to Jesus Christ and teaching them sound Biblical truth.
CLC of the Upstate is currently in need of volunteers, teachers and board
members. For more information, please visit https://www.clcupstate.org/
Thank you to Bethesda for graciously helping support us through prayer,
donations, providing a teaching location for our students, and much more!
Memorials to Bethesda UMC
Join us for Wednesday Night Fellowship! Dinner begins at 6:15pm; classes for all ages from 7:00 - 7:45pm!
Meals - (Suggested donation of $4/per person and $15/max)
March 4th - Potluck March 11th - BBQ March 18th - Pizza
March 25th - Spaghetti
**This semester we are having prepared meals at WNF. In order to plan for meals, we are asking that you fill out one of the green slips in the pews if you are planning to come. If you forget, please don't let that keep you from coming, we'll always have extra food just in case!
Adult Class
During the season of Lent, we will be looking at Spiritual Disciplines during the adult session of Wednesday Night Fellowship. Please join us to hear from Jesse Burdette, Marie Mitchell, Rev. Dan & Rene’ Batson, and Chris Manley
on Wednesday nights at 7:00pm in the Irene Cely class.
Youth Class will be led by Seth Wright
Children’s Class will be led by Courtney Barnes
*************************************************************************************************** **Volunteers are needed to assist the children to pack weekend backpack meals for Powdersville Elementary School. Bags are packed once a month
on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:00pm during Wednesday Night Fellowship. Please join us!
JoBeth Manley led our adults on
Wed., Feb. 19th
in “What is Brain Health?”, an
interactive program
using a Jeopardy-style game
to learn how to improve brain
health and memory.
Want to have a life changing experience this summer? Salkehatchie Summer Service is for you!
Make Friends - Have Fun - Work Hard - Help Others - Learn - Feel accomplished - Eat good food - Worship
Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors, Open Hands!
What is Salkehatchie? Salkehatchie Summer Service is a pioneering servant ministry in South Carolina involving
students, college age youth, adult community leaders and persons of different cultures.
We work together in upgrading housing, motivating community cooperative efforts by helping persons to help themselves, and providing all
participants with opportunities for personal growth and service.
Who? Salkehatchie Summer Service participants are primarily from the South Carolina United Methodist Conference. Participants must be at
least 14 years old by the beginning of the camp they attend. Adult leaders are also needed to offer guidance and support.
What? This program of the South Carolina Conference Board of Global Ministries consists of a number of work camps for United Methodist
Youth in South Carolina. During the week participants physically improve homes of needy families and reach out to these families and one
another in friendship.
Where? There are over fifty camps. Camps are established where need, opportunity, personnel and facilities meet.
When? Each camp runs from Saturday to Saturday. Camps are offered from May through July.
Why? Many of our neighbors in South Carolina live in homes needing repair, and Jesus has called us to love our neighbor.
How Much? $250 per person. If you are a church member, Bethesda will cover half of your cost. Each participant must complete the online
registration and pay their registration fee. To receive a reimbursement for half of the fee, submit your request to the Bethesda office.
Register at www.salkehatchie.org / Questions or need Help?? Contact Marc Bloomer 864-419-2430 or Seth Wright
March Birthdays
2– Liz Lowery
3– Brian Rogers
4– Joan Enloe, Leighton Johnson
5– Rev. Mike Cox, Ruby Drake, Scott Smart
6– Sue Haynie, Ruth Meyer, Janine Carruthers
7– Jerry McNeill, Dian Ford, Kelly Usry
8– Jacoba DeJong, Jayne Ferrer
9– Jean Martin, Jim Cohee, Stephanie Goodale, Cameron Clark
10– Ali Hamilton, Racheal Hamilton
12– Heather Raines
13– Judy Caldwell, Adam Davis
14– Dawn Powell, Lydia Manley, Alyssa Blackmon
15– Betsy Zaglin, Rita Scott
16– Elaine McCown, Emma Parisi, Julie Maloy
18– Ruth Ann Ferguson, Jessica Davis, Emmi Enloe
19– Elaine Jones, Patti Fortner, Kelley Golden
20– Marlene Price
21- Donna McLin
22– Mili Seffrin, Jack Leffler
23– Maddie Sudbeck
25– Kristan Stoneman, Luke Coleman
26– Mickayla Romano, Brian Dulaney
27– Neal Evans, Melissa Gross
29– Trudy Bales, Arden Lepper
30– Thorton Gross, Barbara Tate, Johnny Enloe, Nancy Marchbanks,
Kathie Tucker, Kathy Jones, Rene’ Batson, Grant Yeargin,
Bob Massie
31– Susan Smith, Ashley Manley
Prayer Requests Members: Jim Carroll, Linda Cook, Barbara Cooke, Olin Craig, Philip Davis, Bill Easter, Lois Easter, Tommy Farmer, Luther Hunt, Jean James, Leslie Martin, Jimmy McGarity, Simon Miller, Richard Nix, Susan Phillips, Mary Helen Ragland, Lee Raines, Linda Reller , Rev. Gareth Scott, Jack Shands, Rachel Shupe, Andrea Simpson, Margaret Springfield, Unspoken Extended Family and Friends of Bethesda Members: Arielle(family friend of Jan Bryant), Bill Barnes(Jake Barnes’ father), Barbara Bloomer(Marc's mother), Austin Calhoun(Randy & Charlotte Calhoun’s grandson), Libby Dodson(Dawn Powell’s mother), Stephanie Durham(Rita Scott’s sister), June Fowler, Diane Hogan(Toni Hogan’s mother), CR Horton(Ma Jean’s brother), Barbara Hudson(Jonathan Powell's grandmother), Gloria Kouvolo(Leslie Martin’s mother), Roger Jaudon(Vera Stanfield & Jayne Ferrer’s brother ), John Katter(Barb Cohee’s son), Kim King(Lisa Seffrin’s friend), Robert King(Jimmy King’s nephew), Elaine Lane(Judy Caldwell’s sist er), Mary Manley(Gary Manley’s mother), Patty Mason(Jenni Mason's mother), Mary McNeill(Jerry McNeill's mother), Larry Murphey(Courtney Barnes’ stepfather), Darlene Norton, Nicole Rault(friend of Charla Bloomer), Becky Ross(Snooky Forgue’s friend), Mike Sheets( Jerry McNeill’s brother-in-law), Larry Smith(Barb Cohee’s brother), Madelynn Todd(Dick & Trudy Bales’ granddaughter), Sheila Tubbs(Ver a Stanfield’s friend), David Wesley (Penny’s brother), John Yonts(Jenni Mason’s friend) Ongoing Prayer Concerns Members: Sandra Andersen, Iva Jo Elrod, Jon Robert Elrod, Marie Elrod, Russ Elrod, Johnny Enloe, Ed Faulkner, Margey Gross, John Harrison, Sandra Hinton, Ken Jackson, Jenny Kingman, Randall Kingman, Richard Kingman, Gary Manley, Bobbie Moore, Ron Nicholson, Sam Raines, Doris Tucker, Connie Turman Extended Family and Friends of Bethesda Members: Judy Brabham(Woody Brabham), Michael Carlisle(Jan Bryant), Sydney Clark(Marie Mitchell), Curtis Evans (Danny Evans), Roger Grant(John Hendrix), Christy Henson(Marie Mitchell), James Peach(Jackie Goforth), Caroline Shelton(Cy & Lou Rogers), Mattie Spiegel (Woody Brabham) Our Nation, Our President, and Our Military; Friends & Family in harm’s way: Jessica Davis serving in Kenya Africa The Prayer Request ministry is a vital part of our Bethesda family. If you would like to add or update a prayer request, please email Charla Bloomer at [email protected] or call the church office. Prayer requests run for 6 weeks, but we are happy to continue them with given notice.
Happy Birthday
March 22, 2020 - Fourth Sunday in Lent
Connection Worship — 9:00am Sunday School — 10:00am
Traditional Worship — 11:00am
4 O’ Clock Rock (Middle School Rm) — 4:00pm Children’s Choir (Common Ground Classroom) — 4:15 - 5:00pm
God’s Knights Dinner & Lessons — 5:15 - 6:45pm
Thrive Dinner & Lessons — 5:15pm Adult Choir Rehearsal — 5:30pm
Maundy Thursday Choir Rehearsal — 6:30pm
Thrive Worship Practice (Middle School Rm) — 7:00pm
Connection Service Babies & Children Takiko Kline & Jeanne Bollinger
Sunday School Babies & Children
Victor Romano & Kristan Stoneman
Traditional Service Babies & Children Jill Tompkins & Lori Raad
Scripture: Romans 5:12-19
Sermon: Are You a Cross Builder?
Sundays in March Usher Receivers — Team One / Communion Preparers — Carolyn Tomlins & Kathy Farrenkopf
March 1, 2020 - Holy Communion - First Sunday in Lent
March 8, 2020 - Second Sunday in Lent - Scout Sunday Connection Worship — 9:00am
Sunday School — 10:00am
Traditional Worship — 11:00am Dining Room/Kitchen Reserved — Noon (Scouts)
4 O’ Clock Rock (Middle School Rm) — 4:00pm
Confirmation Class — 4:00pm Children’s Choir (Common Ground Classroom) — 4:15 - 5:00pm
God’s Knights Dinner & Lessons — 5:15 - 6:45pm
Thrive Dinner & Lessons — 5:15pm Adult Choir Rehearsal — 5:30pm
Maundy Thursday Choir Rehearsal — 6:30pm
Thrive Worship Practice (Middle School Rm) — 7:00pm
Connection Service Babies & Children
Ashley Manley & Katie Perry
Sunday School Babies & Children
Christy Aultman & Ashlyn Smith
Traditional Service Babies & Children Madison Brooks & Charlotte Tucker
Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4a
Sermon: And Lot Went with Him
March 15, 2020 - Third Sunday in Lent - ONE Worship Service - Salkehatchie
Sunday School — 9:30am
ONE Worship — 10:30am Salkehatchie Fundraiser Spaghetti Luncheon following service
Board of Trustees Meeting (Conference Rm) — 3:00pm
4 O’ Clock Rock (Middle School Rm) — 4:00pm Children’s Choir (Common Ground Classroom) — 4:15 - 5:00pm
God’s Knights Dinner & Lessons — 5:15 - 6:45pm
Thrive Dinner & Lessons — 5:15pm Adult Choir Rehearsal — 5:30pm
Maundy Thursday Choir Rehearsal — 6:30pm
Thrive Worship Practice (Middle School Rm) — 7:00pm
Sunday School Babies & Children Joanne Dales & Valerie Urban
One Worship Service Babies & Children
Prissy Holcombe, Jill Tompkins & Ellison Bloomer
Salkehatchie Service
Connection Worship — 9:00am
Sunday School — 10:00am
Traditional Worship — 11:00am 4 O’ Clock Rock (Middle School Rm) — 4:00pm
Confirmation Class — 4:00pm
Children’s Choir (Common Ground Classroom) — 4:15 - 5:00pm God’s Knights Dinner & Lessons — 5:15 - 6:45pm
Thrive Dinner & Lessons — 5:15pm
Adult Choir Rehearsal — 5:30pm Maundy Thursday Choir Rehearsal — 6:30pm
Thrive Worship Practice (Middle School Rm) — 7:00pm
Connection Service Babies & Children
Rita Scott & Nicole Kulick
Sunday School Babies & Children
Robin Creel & Courtney Neel
Traditional Service Babies & Children
Lisa Seffrin & Kara Wacenske
Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14
Sermon: Children of Light
March 29, 2020 - Fifth Sunday in Lent
Connection Worship — 9:00am
Sunday School — 10:00am
Traditional Worship — 11:00am 4 O’ Clock Rock (Middle School Rm) — 4:00pm
Children’s Choir (Common Ground Classroom) — 4:15 - 5:00pm
God’s Knights Dinner & Lessons — 5:15 - 6:45pm Thrive Dinner & Lessons — 5:15pm
Adult Choir Rehearsal — 5:30pm
Maundy Thursday Choir Rehearsal — 6:30pm Thrive Worship Practice (Middle School Rm) — 7:00pm
Connection Service Babies & Children
Kim Davis & Laura Sudbeck
Sunday School Babies & Children Kristen Lepper & Rene’ Batson
Traditional Service Babies & Children
Sunday Davis & Arden Lepper
Scripture: John 11:28-45 Sermon: Thrice Troubled
March 2020 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
2 Staff Meeting 6pm
(Parlor)
Troop 1848 6pm (Ed bld)
UMM 7pm (Dining Rm)
Boy Scouts 7pm
Youth Bible Study 7pm (Youth Room)
3 Garden Club 10am-2pm
Daisy Troop3405
6-7:30pm (K5/1st Grade Rm)
Gym reserved
6-9pm (Volleyball)
G.I.G. Ladies Bible Study 7:15-8:30pm
(Refiner’s Fire Rm)
4 G.I.F.T. 10am-12pm
(Berean SS Classroom)
WNF 6:15pm
5 Prayer Group 7am (Faulkner’s Home)
Iron Men Bible Study 8am
(Parlor)
Ladies Evening Bible Study 6:30-8pm
(Berean SS Classroom)
6 7
8 9 Forever Joyful 12-2pm
(Dining Room)
Troop 2900 6pm (Dining Room)
Youth Bible Study 7pm
(Youth Room)
Boy Scouts 7pm
10 UMW Susanna Wesley
Circle 10am (Parlor)
Finance Committee 6pm (Berean Classroom)
Gym reserved
6-9pm (Volleyball)
Board of Stewards 7pm
G.I.G. Ladies Bible Study 7:15-8:30pm
(Refiner’s Fire Rm)
11 G.I.F.T. 10am-12pm
(Berean SS Classroom)
WNF 6:15pm
12 Prayer Group 7am (Faulkner’s Home)
Iron Men Bible Study 8am
(Parlor)
Ladies Evening Bible Study 6:30-8pm
(Berean SS Classroom
13 14 Youth set up + outing
6pm
15
Sunday School - 9:30am
NE Worship Service - 10:30am
Salkehatchie Fundraiser
Spaghetti Luncheon following service
16 UMW Mary-Martha Evening Circle 7pm
(Parlor)
Troop 1848 6pm (Ed bld)
Youth Bible Study 7pm (Youth Room)
Boy Scouts 7pm
17 Gym reserved
6-9pm (Volleyball)
G.I.G. Ladies Bible Study 7:15-8:30pm
(Refiner’s Fire Rm)
18 G.I.F.T. 10am-12pm
(Berean SS Classroom)
WNF 6:15pm
19 Prayer Group 7am (Faulkner’s Home)
Iron Men Bible Study 8am
(Parlor)
Ladies Evening Bible Study 6:30-8pm
(Berean SS Classroom
20 Youth Outing 2pm
Winter Jam
21
22 23 Girl Scout Troop 2900
6 pm (Dining Rm)
Boy Scouts 7pm
24 Reading Group 10am
(Parlor)
Girl Scout Unit 631 6pm (Parlor)
Gym reserved
6-9pm (PLAY Volleyball)
G.I.G. Ladies Bible Study 7:15-8:30pm
(Refiner’s Fire Rm)
25 G.I.F.T. 10am-12pm
(Berean SS Classroom)
WNF 6:15pm
26 Prayer Group 7am (Faulkner’s Home)
Iron Men Bible Study 8am
(Parlor)
Ladies Evening Bible Study 6:30-8pm
(Berean SS Classroom)
CHMT 7pm (Parlor)
27
28 Parlor reserved
9am-4pm (Romano)
29 30 31 Leisure Group Outing
(Mutts BBQ)
Gym reserved 6-9pm (PLAY Volleyball)
G.I.G. Ladies Bible Study
7:15-8:30pm (Refiner’s Fire Rm)
Remember: Daylight Savings Time starts on Sunday, March 8th - Turn your clocks ahead 1 hour
BETHESDA UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH
516 PIEDMONT ROAD
EASLEY, SC 29642-9376
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
Dan Batson, Pastor
Courtney Barnes, Director of Children’s Ministries
Charla Bloomer, Communications & Office Assistant
and Interim Youth Assistant
Judy Grant, Choir Director
Marie Mitchell, Administrative Secretary
Brandon New, Connection Worship Leader
Jean Raines, FLC Hostess
Vera Stanfield, Organist
Seth Wright, Director of Youth Ministries
Church Office: 864-269-1139
Internet Homepage: www.bethesdaumc.org
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS
Monday-Thursday
9:00 AM-3:00 PM
Sprouts Nursery Ministry Volunteers Needed - Our nursery ministry needs additional volunteers to serve.
Please prayerfully consider meeting this need at Bethesda. Volunteer forms are in the red pads found in the pews and completed forms may be placed in the collection plate.
For more information, contact Andrea Wininger Hood (864-561-5762).
Volunteer teachers are needed for our Sunday School program on Sunday mornings. This ministry is an ongoing program throughout the year. It is a fun and important part of the Children's Ministry for our children growing in Christ.
Curriculum is provided and is very teacher friendly. Please be in prayerful consideration to help our younger congregation grow in love and in faith.
For more information, contact Courtney Barnes (912-682-1071) or [email protected]
Volunteers are needed for Sunday night meals for the youth & children programs. If you would like to help provide a meal, please contact Takiko Kline (843-377-7121) or [email protected] .
You may also contact Seth Wright (864-624-2175) or [email protected] .
