February Newsletter - Bethel United Methodist Church

Window on Bethel
February 2016
Bethel
United
Methodist
Church
63 W. Main
Mascoutah IL
62258
(618) 566-2989
Rev. Andy
Anthony
Pastor
Looking at the life of Abraham makes me wonder, how is God calling Bethel UMC
forward? God’s call to his people has been consistent throughout scripture: be
faithful to me because I am faithful to you. Being faithful to God is following him,
continuing Jesus’ work in the world until he returns or calls us home.
When you follow someone you spend time getting to know them. You pick up their
mannerisms and habits. You don’t become them, but you become like them. That’s
why we’re careful who we choose as friends. That’s why we’re so protective who our children hang around
with. That’s why Jesus chose 12 men to follow him. He wanted them to pick up on what he was doing so it
would become part of them and they could do it in their own unique way.
So are you following Jesus; spending time with him? Picking up on his mannerisms of love, joy, peace,
patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, and self-control? Picking up on his habits of praying for
harvesters, reaching out to people with the hope of the gospel, teaching the Word of God through your
words and actions, and helping those in need?
As a church, we’ve been effective in reaching families with the gospel through children’s ministry, MOPS,
parenting classes, financial classes, youth ministry, Bible studies, and more. But the harvest of souls for the
gospel is still abundant. Our goal isn’t to fill the church. Our goal is to see God transform lives, and we
haven’t reached our goal until every person in Mascoutah hears the truth of the good news.
When they hear the truth and see it lived out, people will want to know more, learn more, and join us in this
great and worthy cause. And we need to be prepared!
So where is God calling us? Forward. Into the dark of night to reflect and shine forth the light of Christ.
Into Mascoutah – the homes and lives of the spiritually dead who haven’t received new life in Jesus Christ.
So forward we go – Reaching People, Teaching the Word, Helping Those in Need. Join me! Let’s move
forward in Jesus’ name!
Pastor Andy
Office Hours:
8:30 am-12 noon
Mon.-Thur.
Lenten Worship Schedule
Closed on Holidays
 Ash Wednesday Service – February 10 at 6:30 pm,
Website:
 Wednesday night services throughout Lent at 6:30
communion served
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Holy Week Schedule: Wednesday Service, Maundy
Thursday and Good Friday services all at 6:30 pm
Children’s Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 26
Nursery will be provided for all services
Kids’ Room – Starting Wednesday, February 17,
we will have a kids’ room during the Lenten services.
The kids will have a game time, craft time and music
time. On Palm Sunday, the children will be able to
share their music with the congregation during the
morning services.
Come out and
let the Youth serve you supper from 5:00
-6:15 pm on Ash Wednesday, February
10, in Asbury Hall before the worship
service. We will be having Potato Soup,
White Chicken Chili, Bacon Chili,
Vegetarian Chili, regular Chili, and
Salad. Donations gratefully accepted to
support the youth trip this summer to
Centrifuge.
Youth: please contact Trish
Kaelin to volunteer.
~Mary
Can you help?
We are looking for volunteers to help out on Sunday mornings in the areas of greeters, ushers,
slides, sound and coffee fellowship. If you are willing to offer your time in any of these areas, please sign
up on the clipboard during Sunday morning services. We will have a training on Sunday, February 21,
following a lunch in the fellowship hall at 12:00.
W I N D O W on Bethel
February 2016
Thank you to. . .
Financial Peace
University begins
 To everyone who helped with painting the new nursery,
We all need a plan for our
money. Financial Peace
University (FPU) is that plan! It teaches
God's ways of handling money.
Through video teaching, class
discussions, and interactive small group activities, FPU
presents biblical, practical steps to get from where you
are now to where you've dreamed you could be. This plan
will show you how to get rid of debt, manage your
money, spend and save wisely, and much more!
Two free preview seminars will be held at the
church on Sunday, February 7, at 11 am and on
Tuesday, February 9, at 6:30 pm. Classes will start on
Monday, February 22, at 6:30 and run for 9 weeks.
Scholarships are available. Register online at
https://www.daveramsey.com/fpu/classes/1014874.
Contact
Chris
or
Trish
Kaelin
at
[email protected] or 618-531-3056.
~Chris Kaelin
Join the Bethel
team!
If you are thinking about
becoming a member of Bethel United
Methodist Church, please pick up a copy of I Am A Church
Member by Thom Rainer located on a table in the foyer. A
greeter will be at the table this Sunday to help with any
questions you may have at the time.
On Sunday, February 28, we will gather together
those who want to become new members for a lunch after
worship to answer questions, meet the staff, and get an
understanding of what being a member at Bethel United
Methodist Church is all about.
~Pastor Andy
Coffee Fellowship
8:30 Greeter
8:30 Usher
8:30 Slides
8:30 Communion
9:45 Greeter
9:45 Usher
9:45 Slides
9:45 Communion
11:00 Usher
11:00 Slides
11:00 Communion
11:00 Liturgist
LeuCC Meals
Meals onWheels
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moving toys and furniture, and building the new wall in
the Parlor. If you haven’t seen all the changes, be
sure to check them out!
IRON SHARPENS IRON
Men’s Conference
Saturday, February 20, 8am—5pm
at First Baptist Church in O’Fallon, IL
This is an awesome Men’s Conference for all ages,
with sessions you can pick based on your interest. For
questions or to register, please contact Mark Waldis
([email protected]). Cost is $50.00 which includes
lunch. Thanks. ~Mark Waldis
Congratulations to . . .
 Bill Jenner’s son, Kris Jenner, for being selected as
part of the 2015 Charter Induction Class to the
Mascoutah High School Athletics Hall of Fame.
 Alyssa Harris on being chosen Student of the Month
for January at Mascoutah Middle School.
252 Basic Kids Club
Blanket Making Party
for St. Louis Children’s Hospital!
Friday March 11, 6:00-7:45 pm
In Asbury Hall
Kids—Invite a friend!! Let us know for reservation
purposes.
Parents—We need freshly-baked sugar cookies
and frosting, as always! ~Jill Waldis
Heather Ferguson
Billie Stukenberg, Suzanne Morio
Mark & Jill Waldis
Mark & Jill Waldis
Darren & Gayla Fields
Gale &Vicki Hake
Anthony Rossetti
Darren Fields
B illie Stukenberg, Mark& Jill Waldis
Aaron& SarahHoskins
Darrell &Amy Benjamin
LauraNekola,PatriciaKaelin
J anVenhaus, Roger Grodeon
Mike Crawford
JJ Mallrich
Glenda Venarsky,Laura Nekola,Pat
CharlaNichols, Tom Zeisset
GlenShelley,Tom Zeisset
Sue Schall
Ron Sinnard
M Romine,D Forster,M Dawson
Glenn Shelley
Glenn Shelley
2-2 Bridget Kehrer
2-9 LibbyWetzler
2-1 M aryPrice, Billie Stukenberg
2-8 P Hilmes,A Fontaine
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YOUTH
Mark & Jill Waldis
Gayla Fields;JohnHarris
Mike Crawford
Jan Venhaus
Mark & Jill Waldis
Nick &MindySchubert
Darren Fields
LindaPostula
Cory& Jill LaGrow
Mike Crawford
Chris&PatriciaKaelin
Ryan &DeAnne Renken
JJ Mallrich
CharlaNichols, Tom Zeisset
Sue Schall
GlenShelley,Tom Zeisset
Ron Sinnard
Glenn Shelley
2-16 GVenarsky, M Romine
2-15 M Dawson, D Renken
Glenn Shelley
2-23 Marie Dawson,Bill Jenner
2-22 Joyce Shelley,Charla Nichols
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EVERY SUNDAY
8:30 & 9:45 am—Contemporary Worship
8:45 am—Children’s Church (childcare provided)
9:45 am—Sunday School for all ages
10:15 am—Chancel Choir Rehearsal
10:40-11am—Coffee Fellowship
BE SURE TO CHECK WEEKLY WORSHIP BULLETINS FOR CHANGES OR UPDATES TO SCHEDULED EVENTS.
Bethel
United
Methodist
Church
Rev. Andy Anthony, Pastor
63 West Main Street
Mascoutah, IL 62258
www.atbethel.org
Time for Camp!
This year we will be taking our kids to camp at Beulah
Holiness Camp. Beulah Bible Camp is for our finishing 4th –
6th graders and will take place on Monday, June 27 –
Thursday, June 30. Beulah Beginners Camp is for our finishing
1st – 3rd graders and will take place on Friday, July 1 –
Saturday, July 2. Registration forms and fee information will be
available later in February. ~Sherry Anthony
Middle School—6-7:30 pm
High School—7-8:30 pm
Bethel 4YG is going amazing even through
this transitional time of my arrival. I am so beyond blessed to be
here with these amazing students. Winter Jam was a huge
success, and everyone is getting pumped for toilet paper
dodgeball. I am excited to be going through the series called "In
the Beginning..." where we discuss the beauty of God's creation
and what it means to be created in the image of God. I will keep
putting out information on Facebook as well as sending out flyers
for any future events. Here is what Y4G is has coming up in the
next month!
February 7- Parent/Student Meeting for Fuge, 11 am in Youth
Room
February 13 - Toilet Paper Dodgeball, 7-9 pm in Asbury Hall
February 26-28 - High School Fire Up Conference
Hearts at Home is for all moms
“Moms Unite” is the theme of this year’s
Hearts at Home Conference. This is a wonderful
opportunity for moms of all ages to gather with
other Christian moms and be restored. The
conference is Saturday, April 23, at the Peoria
Civic Center. Registration packets can be found on
the information table in the fellowship hall. Please
turn in registration forms to Sherry Anthony by
Sunday, March 6. However, the sooner you turn in
your packets the more likely you are to get your
first choice in sessions.
~Sherry Anthony
Light Up Conference for Kids in Grades 1-5
Troy United Methodist Church
Saturday, March 19
9 am-2 pm
Check in begins at 8:30 am
The Light Kids Conference is a one-day event
designed for children in grades 1st-5th. The purpose of
the Light Kids Conference is to get kids excited about
the faith and their walk with Jesus.
Pricing—Early Rates
(Postmarked 2 weeks before event)
Student Early Registration Rate – $20
Adult Early Registration Rate – $15
Contact Jill [email protected]