Notes - Bethany EPC

April 19, 2015
5 N. Concord Ave, Havertown, PA 19083
610-789-2486 · www.bethanyepc.org
Welcome to Bethany Church
We’re glad you’re with us today! At its heart, a church is a community
that worships and serves God together. Together we are building a
community in which people can explore the big questions of life and
Christianity’s answers, work together for a thriving neighborhood and
serve those in need. Please fill out the orange Visitor Card found in the
pew pocket, and place it in the offering plate so we can inform you
about all the exciting things happening here in the life of the church.
Sunday Schedule
Sunday School:
9:15 am
Worship:
9:15 am
Refreshments: 10:15 am
Worship:
10:45 am
Refreshments between Services
We’d love for you to join us between services for refreshments. It’s a
great way to connect with others in our congregation and to find out
more about Bethany.
Sunday Programs for Children
Nursery - Our well qualified nursery staff is available to watch
children up to 4 years of age during both services.
Café Jr. (9:15 am) – A light breakfast followed by learning and fun is
available for children 5 years of age to 5th grade during the first service.
Children’s Church (10:45 am) – Is available for children 5 years of
age to 3rd grade and is dismissed during the service. If it is your child’s
first time attending, please escort them downstairs to register.
Stay in Touch With Us
One of the most important ways for you to stay in touch is to
subscribe to our weekly e-mail update. To sign-up, go to
www.bethanyepc.org, or contact the church office,
info@bethanyepc.org.
9ORDER OF WORSHIP
Prelude
Welcome & Call to Worship
Crown Him with Many Crowns
Hymn #295
John 4:43-48
(page 1053 in pew Bible)
[43] After the two days he left for Galilee. [44] (Now Jesus himself had
pointed out that a prophet has no honor in his own country.) [45] When he
arrived in Galilee, the Galileans welcomed him. They had seen all that he had
done in Jerusalem at the Passover Feast, for they also had been there. [46]
Once more he visited Cana in Galilee, where he had turned the water into
wine. And there was a certain royal official whose son lay sick at Capernaum.
[47] When this man heard that Jesus had arrived in Galilee from Judea, he
went to him and begged him to come and heal his son, who was close to
death. [48] "Unless you people see miraculous signs and wonders," Jesus told
him, "you will never believe."
Trading My Sorrows
I’m trading my sorrows,
I’m trading my shame;
I’m laying them down for the joy of the Lord.
I’m trading my sickness,
I’m trading my pain;
I’m laying them down for the joy of the Lord.
We say yes, Lord, yes, Lord, yes, yes, Lord.
Yes Lord, yes, Lord, yes, yes, Lord.
Yes, Lord, yes, Lord, yes, yes, Lord, Amen.
I am pressed but not crushed, persecuted, not abandoned,
Struck down but not destroyed.
I am blessed beyond the curse, for His promise will endure,
That His joy is gonna be my strength.
Though the sorrow may last for the night,
His joy comes with the morning.
One Thing Remains
Higher than the mountains that I face
Stronger than the power of the grave
Constant through the trial and the change
One thing… Remains
Your love never fails, never gives up
Never runs out on me
On and on and on and on it goes
It overwhelms and satisfies my soul
And I never, ever, have to be afraid
One thing remains
In death, In life, I’m confident and
covered by the power of Your great love
My debt is paid, there’s nothing that can
separate my heart from Your great love...
Congregational 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 debts as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into
temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the kingdom and the power
and the glory forever, Amen.
Offering to the Lord
Let My Words Be Few (9:15 am)
Sweet Canaan (10:45 am)
Give Thanks
Give thanks with a grateful heart, Give thanks to the Holy One,
Give thanks because He’s given Jesus Christ, His Son.
And now, let the weak say, “I am strong!” Let the poor say, I am rich!”
Because of what the Lord has done for us!
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Dismissal for Children’s Church (10:45 am)
Fairest Lord Jesus
Hymn #170
Silent Prayer and Reflection
John 4:49-54
(page 1054 in pew Bible)
[49] The royal official said, "Sir, come down before my child dies." [50] Jesus
replied, "You may go. Your son will live." The man took Jesus at his word
and departed. [51] While he was still on the way, his servants met him with
the news that his boy was living. [52] When he inquired as to the time when
his son got better, they said to him, "The fever left him yesterday at the
seventh hour." [53] Then the father realized that this was the exact time at
which Jesus had said to him, "Your son will live." So he and all his household
believed. [54] This was the second miraculous sign that Jesus performed,
having come from Judea to Galilee.
Jesus Heals
Message
Behold Our God
Who has held the oceans in His hands?
Who has numbered every grain of sand?
Kings and nations tremble at His voice
All creation rises to rejoice
Behold our God seated on His throne
Come let us adore Him
Behold our King nothing can compare
Come let us adore Him!
Who has given counsel to the Lord?
Who can question any of His Words?
Who can teach the One who knows all things?
Who can fathom all His wondrous deeds?
Who has felt the nails upon His hands
Bearing all the guilt of sinful man?
God eternal humbled to the grave
Jesus, Savior risen now to reign!
You will reign forever!
Blessing and Sending
Assisting in Worship: Elders Jim Hess (9:15 am) & Steve Wilson (10:45 am)
Ushers: Jim Hess & Dennis Pleasants (9:15 am)
Bob Harper, Mike Madden, Joe Madden & Bob Thompson (10:45 am)
Prayer Team: Irene Taraborrelli (10:45 am)
9SERMON NOTES
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9LOOKING AHEAD
CHURCH WIDE EVENTS
Prayer Gathering – Tuesday, 7:15 pm
CHILDREN
Café Jr. – Sunday, 9:15 am
Children’s Church – Sunday, 10:45 am service
YOUTH
Café – Sunday, 9:15 am
Youth Group – Wednesday, 6:00 pm
MUSIC
Praise Team – Sunday, 8:15 am
Choir – Thursday, 7:00 pm
ADULTS
Questers Class – Sunday, 9:15 am
Discovering Evangelism – Sunday, 9:15 am
Feed the Homeless – 3rd Wednesday, 5:30 pm
WOMEN
“What’s So Amazing about Grace?” – Sunday, 9:15 am
Prayer Shawl – 1st Saturday of the month
MEN
Men’s Breakfast – May 2nd, 8:00 am
COMMITTEES
Deacons – 2nd Monday, 7:30 pm
Property – 1st Tuesday, 7:00 pm
Session – 2nd Thursday, 7:00 pm
Missions – 4th Tuesday, 7:00 pm
For a full schedule of events, check out our website
www.bethanyepc.org
9NEWS AND INFORMATION
BUILDING IMPROVEMENT FUND
Join us for the Building Improvement Fund Presentation and luncheon being
held in the social hall TODAY immediately following the second worship
service. A Chili Choice Lunch is being provided (free of charge) by the Men’s
Ministry. The short presentation will update the congregation on specific
plans being made to improve the church facility for ministry and outline the
role you can play in the plan.
MEN’S BREAKFAST
Saturday, May 2nd 8:00 to 9:30 am. Location: Perkins Restaurant in Upper
Darby. Topic: An Example of Service, the Philadelphia Project. Speaker: Rev.
Raymond Garcia. Cost: $15, all inclusive. You won’t want to miss this special
event.
EPC COMMITTEE
Thank you to all who have signed up to volunteer for the Presbytery Of
The East (POTE) meeting April 24-25th. Please plan to attend a volunteer
orientation either on Wednesday, April 22nd or Thursday, April 23rd
at 7:00 pm. If you have any questions contact Nicole Laing
(dnlaing@comcast.net).
MISSIONS LUNCHEON
You are invited to a missions emphasis luncheon immediately following the
10:45 am worship service in the social hall on Sunday, April 26, 2015. Our
speaker will be the Rev. Phil Thrash of the EPC’s World Outreach Prayer
Network. Please join us as Phil Thrash explains the EPC’s mission to the
Muslim world, known as ENGAGE 2025. Signup in the narthex today!
LADIES DIY NIGHT
Save the date for a night of DIY on Friday, May 1st from 6:30 - 9:00 pm!
Come out and we’ll spruce up the nursery. Bring an appetizer or dessert to
share! Sign-up in the narthex today!
SUMMER FRIENDS: JULY 27TH - JULY 31ST, 2015!
We are looking for workshop leaders, workshop assistants, snack servers, and
more! Prayerfully consider how you might play a role in Summer Friends
2015. Please fill out a volunteer form, and return it to the church office. We
are accepting volunteers as young as completed 6th graders.
9PRAYER REQUESTS
Pvt. Joshua Spicer - (nephew of Thea Williams) head injury.
Bill Powers – health issues as they relate to cancer.
The McCormick Family – (friends of the Rezers) after the sudden
passing of their son and brother, Danny.
Matthew Murray – (Bob Harper’s grandson) nephrotic syndrome.
Victoria Roath (Steve & Jeanne Wilson’s relative) 7 yr old, health concerns.
Bill Mackey, Jr. – healing.
Bill Mackey – health and healing.
Jack Young (the Howard’s relative) – health and healing.
Jane Berry – (BJ Madden’s mom) recovery from a fall.
Jake Tracey – (Kylie Hinkson’s fiancé) safety on deployment in Bahrain.
Dolores Young – (Young family) recovery from heart surgery & cancer.
Sean Higgins – thyroid cancer and Cushing’s disease.
Georg Becker – health issues as they relate to cancer.
Jesse Davis – health and healing.
Kathy Davis – injuries resulting from a fall.
John Martin (relative of Ken Martin-Halpine) – health & salvation.
Connor Shepherd (Melissa Toland-Shepherd’s son) – Rett’s syndrome.
Randy Murdock (Nancy Videon’s brother) – prostate cancer.
IN NEED OF PRAYER?
We would love to pray with you! Members of our prayer team are
available after each service in the front of the sanctuary to pray with
you. You are invited to come forward if you have a need for prayer.
Or, tell us your prayer request by filling out a yellow card in the pew
pocket and place in the offering plate. Prayer requests can also be emailed to prayer@bethanyepc.org. All prayer requests are confidential.
PRAYER CONCERN NOTIFICATION
If you would like to receive updates on congregational prayer requests,
sign-up to be on the e-mail list. Sign-up sheet can be found in the
narthex.
9LEADERSHIP
STAFF
Jerry Iamurri, Senior Pastor pastorjerry@bethanyepc.org
Megan DeHaven, Children & Youth Ministry meg@bethanyepc.org
Allison Horton, Operations ally@bethanyepc.org
Mike DeHaven, Youth Ministry & Tech mike@bethanyepc.org
Dale Laing, Visitation dnlaing@comcast.net
Mark Karlberg, Organist/Choir mark@bethanyepc.org
John Guzze, Praise Team john@bethanyepc.org
Janeen Ernst, Finance janeen.ernst@gmail.com
SESSION
Jerry Iamurri, Moderator of Session pastorjerry@bethanyepc.org
Harry Rezer, Clerk of Session harry@rezer.com
Steve Videon, Admin & Personnel stevevideon@videon.com
Wayne Aiken, Finance wsaiken@yahoo.com
Dave Woods, Stewardship woodsy7579@aol.com
Greg Rotzell, Evangelism & Outreach homeinsured@comcast.net
Jim Hess, Adult Education hesscrew@verizon.net
Nicole Laing, Congregational Life dnlaing@comcast.net
Rosemary Lessard, Adult Education roelessl@aol.com
Mike Sywulak, World Evangelism Michael.sywulak@verizon.net
Bill Thorpe, Finance whthorpe@comcast.net
Anthony Tori, Property anthonytori@comcast.net
Sandy Klein, Children & Youth kleins113@aol.com
SEMINARIANS
Oldson Duclos, oldson.duclos@gmail.com
Jim Hess, hesscrew@verizon.net