ANNOUNCEMENTS
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING: WEDNESDAY, MAY 14 @ 7:00
Everyone is welcome (whether or not you are a member!) We will celebrate what the Lord has done among us since last May, answer your questions about the 2024/2025 Annual report (available May 4) enjoy a devotional from our Council Chair, Philip Tan, and hear from Pastor Yuri about his vision for the upcoming ministry year. Towards the end of the night the floor will be open, Town Hall style, for discussion. Members will also vote to affirm the slate of leaders recommended by the Nominating Committee (see Bethesda’s Constitution, Article 13.02) If you are not a member and would like to receive a copy of this year’s Annual Report, please contact Ruth Rennie. BE SURE TO COME EARLY FOR WONTONS AND NOODLES! (6:30)
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COLLEGE & CAREER GROUP! (formerly YOUNG ADULTS)
Next meetings are on May 1, 15 & 29 (6:30pm). Please talk to Riley or Ysela for more info
GAUGING INTEREST FOR MONDAY NIGHT WORSHIP:
This would be a contemplative, intimate worship service, featuring the same message that is preached on Sunday morning, a capella singing in our beautiful acoustic (i.e. no instruments), and more focus on prayer. Perfect for people who are working on Sunday mornings or at the lake. Please let Pastor Yuri know if this is something that you would like to participate in.
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“THE STORY” – A NOVEL TOOL TO STUDY AND SHARE!
This summer and next, invite your friends to read the Bible and get a better handle on it yourself! Pastor Yuri will be encouraging everyone to read “The Story”, an abridged version of the Bible in a radically different format. Organized in chronological order without the usual chapters and verses, it reads like a novel, making it an excellent way to get a better understanding of how everything fits together. The text is the NIV version, with connecting commentary by Max Lucado and Randy Frazee. This is an excellent introduction for you and your loved ones. It’s also a great way to refine your understanding and revitalize your devotions! In addition to the original version of the book, we will be getting copies that are tailor-made for students as well as kids. Check out the samples on the back table over the next few weeks and prayerfully consider how many of each version you would like for you and your loved ones. This summer, Pastor Yuri will preach through the first 16 chapters, and we’ll discuss the same portions at the Wednesday Bible Study (part 2 in 2026!)
NO FAITH FORMATION CLASSES FROM JULY 6-SEPT 7
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​​​​MEN'S PRAYER MEETING
Join us every Tuesday morning, at 7:00am in the Lower Lounge, for discussion and prayer.​
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WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDY – “NOT AGAINST FLESH AND BLOOD”
In May we will be studying Ephesians 6:10-20. Starts at 6:30pm every Wednesday night!
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WEDNESDAY NIGHT PRAYER MEETING, 7:15
Join us as we pray for our church, our families & our world!
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​​​​DONATIONS FOR UNION GOSPEL MISSION
Clothing, and especially towels, may be brought to the church and Kathy Clow will deliver them to UGM on Mondays.
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