Notes - Bethany EPC

April 5, 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,
[email protected].
9ORDER OF WORSHIP
Prelude
Hail Thee, Festival Day!
Welcome & Call to Worship
Pastor: Alleluia! Christ is risen!
Congregation: He is risen indeed! Alleluia!
Christ the Lord Is Risen Today
Hymn #277
1 Corinthians 15:1-10
(page 1139 in pew Bible)
Now I would remind you, brothers, of the gospel I preached to you, which
you received, in which you stand, and by which you are being saved, if
you hold fast to the word I preached to you—unless you believed in
vain. For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that
Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, that he was buried,
that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures, and
that he appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve. Then he appeared to more
than five hundred brothers at one time, most of whom are still alive, though
some have fallen asleep. Then he appeared to James, then to all the
apostles. Last of all, as to one untimely born, he appeared also to me. For I
am the least of the apostles, unworthy to be called an apostle, because I
persecuted the church of God. But by the grace of God I am what I am, and
his grace toward me was not in vain.
Oh Happy Day
The greatest day in history, death is beaten, You have rescued me
Sing it out, Jesus is alive
Empty cross, And empty grave, life eternal, You have won the day
Shout it out, Jesus is alive, He's alive
Oh happy day, Happy day, You wash my sin away
Oh happy day, Happy day, I'll never be the same
When I stand in that place, free at last, Meeting face to face
I am Yours, Jesus you are mine
Endless joy and perfect peace, earthly pain finally will cease
Celebrate, Jesus is alive, He's alive
And oh, what a glorious day, what a glorious way
That you have saved me, and oh, what a glorious day
What a glorious name, yeah
All Because of Jesus
Giver of every breath I breathe
Author of all eternity
Giver of every perfect thing
To You be the glory
Maker of Heaven and of earth
No one can comprehend Your worth
King over all the universe
To You be the glory
I am alive because I'm alive in You
And it's all because of Jesus I'm alive
It's all because the blood of Jesus Christ
It covers me and raised this dead man's life
It's all because of Jesus I'm alive
Every sunrise sings Your praise
The universe cries out Your praise
I'm singing freedom all my days
Now that I'm alive
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
Crown Him Lord this Easter Day
Doxology
Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
praise Him all creatures here below: Alleluia, alleluia!
Praise him above, ye heav’nly host,
praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost:
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Thine Be the Glory
Hymn #274
Silent Prayer and Reflection
John 4:7-26
(page 1052 in pew Bible)
When a Samaritan woman came to draw water, Jesus said to her, “Will you
give me a drink?” (His disciples had gone into the town to buy food.) The
Samaritan woman said to him, “You are a Jew and I am a Samaritan woman.
How can you ask me for a drink?” (For Jews do not associate with
Samaritans.) Jesus answered her, “If you knew the gift of God and who it is
that asks you for a drink, you would have asked him and he would have given
you living water.” “Sir,” the woman said, “you have nothing to draw with and
the well is deep. Where can you get this living water? Are you greater than
our father Jacob, who gave us the well and drank from it himself, as did also
his sons and his flocks and herds?” Jesus answered, “Everyone who drinks
this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water I give him will
never thirst. Indeed, the water I give him will become in him a spring of water
welling up to eternal life.”
The woman said to him, “Sir, give me this water so that I won't get thirsty
and have to keep coming here to draw water.” He told her, "Go, call your
husband and come back." “I have no husband,” she replied. Jesus said to
her, “You are right when you say you have no husband. The fact is, you have
had five husbands, and the man you now have is not your husband. What
you have just said is quite true.” “Sir,” the woman said, “I can see that you
are a prophet. Our fathers worshiped on this mountain, but you Jews claim
that the place where we must worship is in Jerusalem.”
Jesus declared, “Believe me, woman, a time is coming when you will worship
the Father neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem. You Samaritans
worship what you do not know; we worship what we do know, for salvation
is from the Jews. Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true
worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for they are the kind
of worshipers the Father seeks. God is spirit, and his worshipers must
worship in spirit and in truth.” The woman said, “I know that Messiah”
(called Christ) “is coming. When he comes, he will explain everything to us.”
Then Jesus declared, “I who speak to you am he.”
Jesus Offers Living Water
Message
9SERMON NOTES
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The Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God the Father Almighty,
Maker of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
and born of the virgin Mary.
He suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died and was buried;
he descended into hell.
The third day he rose again from the dead.
He ascended into heaven
and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty.
From there he will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting. Amen.
The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper
Guidelines for Receiving the Lord’s Supper
The Lord’s Supper is the family meal for Christians. We invite all baptized
Christians who profess faith in Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and
Savior, and who are at peace with God and their neighbor, and who seek
strength to live more faithfully for Christ to join us now.
If you are not a Christian, or if you are not prepared to share in this meal,
we encourage you to spend this time in prayer. We hope that this time is
helpful to you as you consider your relationship with Jesus Christ and with
His people, the church.
This morning, we will come forward to receive communion. You
may partake of the bread and cup as you receive them.
*If you are unable to come forward to receive communion, please raise your
hand and the servers will come to your seat.
Christ is Risen
Let no one caught in sin remain
Inside the lie of inward shame
We fix our eyes upon the cross
And run to Him who showed great love
And bled for us
Freely You’ve bled for us
Christ is risen from the dead
Trampling over death by death
Come awake, come awake
Come and rise up from the grave
Christ is risen from the dead
We are one with Him again
Come awake, come awake
Come and rise up from the grave
Beneath the weight of all our sin
You bowed to none by heaven’s will
No scheme of hell, no scoffer’s crown
No burden great can hold you down
In strength You reign
Forever let Your church proclaim
O death, where is your sting?
O hell, where is your victory?
O church, come stand in the light
The glory of God has defeated the night
Sing it, o death, where is your sting?
O hell, where is your victory?
O church, come stand in the light
Our God is not dead, He’s alive, He’s alive
Blessing and Sending
Assisting in Worship: Elder Harry Rezer
Ushers: Wayne Aiken, Jeff Parker, Justin Moscoe & Mike Sywulak (9:15 am)
Erik Funch, Dolly Lawson, Bob Scotti & Mike Sywulak (10:45 am)
Prayer Team: Irene Taraborrelli (10:45 am)
9NEWS AND INFORMATION
EASTER FLOWERS
If you ordered Easter flowers you may pick them up after the second
service to take home. Any plants not picked up will be distributed by
the deacons.
BUILDING IMPROVEMENT FUND
Join us for the Building Improvement Fund Presentation and
luncheon being held in the social hall on April 19th immediately
following the second worship service. A Chili Choice Lunch is being
provided (free of charge) by the Men’s Ministry. The short
presentation during lunch 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. Please plan on attending. A
sign-up sheet will be in the narthex next Sunday, April 12th.
MEN’S BREAKFAST
The next Men’s Breakfast will be Friday, April 10th, 6:30 to 7:30 am
at Bethany. The Men’s Breakfast in the month of May will be held
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.
MEN’S BOOK STUDY
April 12th from 6:00 to 7:30 pm. Location TBD. Join us for a
discussion of “The Trellis and the Vine”. Contact Dave Woods if you
need a book.
LADIES WORKDAY
Saturday, April 18th, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Please come prepared to
clean up the kitchen, sanctuary and more. Supplies will be provided
but please bring your own rubber gloves!
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.
9NEWS AND INFORMATION
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. If you have not signed up to help, but would
like to, please find a volunteer form in the narthex or contact Nicole
Laing ([email protected]).
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!
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 by March 31st. We are accepting volunteers as young
as completed 6th graders.
CHILDREN’S CHURCH/NURSERY DONATIONS
In an effort to offer allergy-friendly snacks, we are in need of Teddy
Grahams, graham crackers, Oreos, pretzels (plain) and fruit snacks.
We appreciate your assistance in creating a safe environment for our
children.
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 – 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 – April 10th, 6:30 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
9EASTER FLOWERS
GIVEN BY
IN MEMORY OF
Wayne & Shirley Aiken……………………………………..... Bev Dunbar
Jonathan & Sam Beasley……....……….. Sam’s parents & Jonathan’s father
Doug & Gina DeGrand……………………..….. mother, father & brother
Dunbar Family………Beverly Dunbar, Patrice Lincoln & Diane Witherow
Funch Family……………………….... Gail Funch, Carleton & Rita White
Jean Gleeson…………………………………….. Margaret & Bill Gleeson
Guzze Family……………………………...………….Lawrence Guzze, Sr.
Naomi Jump………………………………… Earl W. Jump & loved ones
John & Linda Kalalian……………….……………………….. our parents
Suzanne Keller……………………. Louis Keller, Harold & Ruth Grubb &
Albert & Alta Keller
Sandy Klein……… David G. Klein, David T. McMillan, Jr. & grandparents
Dale & Nicole Laing……………………………………....…… loved ones
Dolly Lawson…………………….Sarah A. Lawson, Susan & William Hess
Sarah McCloy…………………………………….…….Ginger McCracken
Jane Morrison…………………………………husband, John & son, Peter
Cyndi & Susannah……………....….Donald B. Scace, Jr., Bradley M. Scace,
Eleanor & Ted Scace, Mary Long & William Flack,
Midge & John Beattie, Greg See
Mike & Linda Sywulak………………………………..………. loved ones
Carolyn Thompson….…..................................................... Richard Thompson
Jeff & Sue Tucker …………………………………..………….. son, Scott
Steve & Nancy Videon...……. Frank C. Videon, Sr., & Frank C. Videon, Jr.
Weaver Family……….... Susan Davey, Sara Weaver, James & Ruth Daniels
Steve & Jeannie Wilson……………………….………………. our parents
Dave & Amy Woods ……..…… Herb & Doris Luxon, Bill & Jane Woods,
Dave Zug
GIVEN BY
IN HONOR OF
Gina & Doug DeGrand………… Daughters, son-in-laws & grandchildren
Sarah, Maddie, Vivi & Jake.............……David Feiser, godly husband, father
& child of God
Jean Gleeson……………………………………… Chelsea Gleeson Smith
Guzze Family……………………….. George & Shirley Kille, Joanne Guzze
Daughters & grandchildren……………………….. Doug & Gina DeGrand
Sandy Klein……………………………………………..…… Cheryl Smith
Rezer Family……………………………….……….. those new to Bethany
Mike & Linda Sywulak………………………………. Bethany Missionaries
Steve & Jeannie Wilson…………………………………….. Jennie DeRose
Dave & Amy Woods…...……………………………….….. Grandchildren
9PRAYER REQUESTS
Bill Powers – health issues as they relate to cancer.
Jennie DeRose – recovery from hip surgery.
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.
Barbara Naye (Larry Mather’s relative) – healing from surgery. Praise for
no cancer found.
Kathleen Howard – upcoming surgery & healing.
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.
Josh Spicer – (relative of Thea Williams) serving in the army.
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 e-mailed to [email protected]. All
prayer requests are confidential.
9LEADERSHIP
STAFF
Jerry Iamurri, Senior Pastor [email protected]
Megan DeHaven, Children & Youth Ministry [email protected]
Allison Horton, Operations [email protected]
Mike DeHaven, Youth Ministry & Tech [email protected]
Dale Laing, Visitation [email protected]
Mark Karlberg, Organist/Choir [email protected]
John Guzze, Praise Team [email protected]
Janeen Ernst, Finance [email protected]
SESSION
Jerry Iamurri, Moderator of Session [email protected]
Harry Rezer, Clerk of Session [email protected]
Steve Videon, Admin & Personnel [email protected]
Wayne Aiken, Finance [email protected]
Dave Woods, Stewardship [email protected]
Greg Rotzell, Evangelism & Outreach [email protected]
Jim Hess, Adult Education [email protected]
Nicole Laing, Congregational Life [email protected]
Rosemary Lessard, Adult Education [email protected]
Mike Sywulak, World Evangelism [email protected]
Bill Thorpe, Finance [email protected]
Anthony Tori, Property [email protected]
Sandy Klein, Children & Youth [email protected]
SEMINARIANS
Oldson Duclos, [email protected]
Jim Hess, [email protected]