January 17, 2016 11am Worship

Bethany Baptist Church
Building a Caring Community of Christ Followers

January 17, 2016 _______ 11am Worship

We thank our Greeters and Ushers for serving us today:

Ianthe, Danise, Grace, Maureen

Prelude

Call To Worship
*Hymn: Revive Us Again #295

Welcome and the Bethany Huddle

Choir
Scripture Reading: 2 Corinthians 5: 16-21 (page 1211) Krista Steeves
Gathering Praise

Prayer

Children Leave for Sunday School

* all kids ages 3–grade 5 are invited up front, then down for Sunday School

Infants and Toddlers leave for Nursery – please make your way to

the back to meet Veta to make appropriate arrangements for your child

Offering
Hymn: Since I Have Been Redeemed #338

Sermon: "Identity Theft Prevention:

Reconciled" Pastor Jim

*Closing Hymn: I Will Sing of My Redeemer #506

Anyone wishing prayer is invited to come forward during

the singing of this hymn. You will be met by one of our Deacons.

Benediction

(* please stand, if able)
Coffee Hour TODAY! Everyone is invited to join us downstairs following the service for a time of coffee, refreshment and friendship.

Bethany Baptist Church

Pastor Jim Parker (B.A.Sc., Master of Divinity)

1041 Pape Avenue at Cosburn, East York, ON, M4K 3W1

Church: 416-425-9472; Pastor Jim’s Home: 416-696-6447; Cell: 647-378-1897

Email: [e-mail]
Deacons: Donald Griffiths (416-495-7024), Jennifer Ryan-Bailey, Margaret Shaw

Property Steward: Arthur Benson ; Caretaker: JP

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A little about this church: Bethany is a caring community of people walking together on their spiritual journeys. We seek to provide meaning and hope to all people through worship, friendship, and using the gifts God has given us. We believe in Jesus, God’s Son, and seek to follow Him in all we do. We also trust the Bible as God’s authoritative Word to all humans, and seek to treat others the way we would want to be treated.

Everyone is welcome at Bethany Baptist Church! We offer a special welcome to our visitors this morning. May you sense God’s warmth through our church family, and may you connect with God and others in a meaningful way. If you choose, we would be grateful if you would leave a record of your visit by filling out the “Welcome” card in the pew. We’re glad you are here.
We celebrate as a church family special January Days

Happy Birthday to: Tianna Cupid & Inez Ewen (Jan. 5), Krista Steeves (Jan. 6), Donald Griffiths (Jan. 11), Jim Parker (Jan. 14), Candy Seymour (Jan. 15), Lucy Ilano (Jan. 18), Clara Landers (Jan. 20), Thomas Le Roy (Jan. 22), Kim Parris (Jan. 25)

Happy Anniversary to: Jeff & Munjeera Jefford (Jan. 4), Jim & Carolyn Parker (Jan. 5), Jennylyn Factor (Jan. 7).
We remember our shut-ins in prayer: Robert, Miss Inez, Florence,

Phyllis, and Kay Payne

Bethany’s PRAYER TEAM is committed to praying for you. If you have a specific prayer request, please contact Cindy Le Roy, 416-693-4958 and she will set the prayer chain in motion.

Please pray for Shirley Burnett, undergoing chemotherapy

treatment to address significant health concerns.

Ruth Haines, in Bridgepoint Health, recovering from surgery

Jay Esardial, in Toronto General Hospital.
CD’s for Today’s Service available…TODAY!!!: Please speak to Carl at the back … CD’s are $2 (borrow for free). Thank you.
Pastor Jim is at your service … please feel always welcome to contact Pastor Jim if there might be a way for him to serve you. Church is 416-425-9472 or cell phone is 647-378-1897. Please call or text anytime – or email at [e-mail]. Many blessings.

Monday evenings: High School Volleyball League here at Bethany
Tuesday (3:15-5:15pm): East York Strategy YOLO After-School Drop-in

for youth in grades 4-8… gym, games, snack, speaker, and more!

Wednesday, 7:30pm Choir Practice: everyone is welcome to be part of our Choir -- a great group of singers who enjoy being together. Join us!!




Every Thursday (1:15pm): FOOD BANK for this area

open every Thursday from 1:15pm-2:30pm. Lunch served.

Thursday (7pm): YOLO at Night..Thursday evenings (7pm-8:30pm) is our

engaging night for all students in grades 4-8.

Friday (7pm): High School Youth Group.. Come on out for lively

discussion, engaging games, and good friends.

Sundays coming up … everyone warmly invited to spend each Sunday in church as we worship God, connect with other Bethany-ites, and reflect on our identity as God sees us. Come as you are and dress as you are comfortable.

Next Bible Study: Thursday, January 28 @ 7pm

“2 & 4 Thursdays” – Bible Study and Prayer.

On the Second and Fourth Thursday of each month, we will gather to discuss the Bible and what it means to live it out, learn from each other and pray for each other. Everyone welcome – our next gathering is Thursday, Jan. 28 at 7pm

(4^th Thursday of Jan.). Plan now to join us!

Introducing Free Computer Classes for 6 Tuesdays starting Feb. 2 (7pm)! If you are interested in getting along better with your computer, learning new things and/or getting your computer questions answered by a patient person who knows stuff, this class is for you! One of our members, Steve Brandt, is offering to lead a one-hour session for 6 Tuesdays (Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23, March 1, 8) at 7pm here at the church. Bring your own laptop computer if you have one – or we also have some computers here at the church. Come to improve your computer knowledge and have fun in a supportive group all at the same time! Speak to Steve for further questions, and sign the sheet in the Lobby if interested.

Bethany Baptist Church

“Building a caring community

of Christ followers”

Welcome to Bethany!!
1041 Pape Ave.,

Toronto, M4K 3W1

416-425-9472
Email Pastor Jim:

[e-mail]
www.bethanychurcheastyork.com