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NEEDED! COUCHES! If you have a couch you are no longer in
need of we can use it here at the church. Preferably something on
the earthy colour scheme. Talk to Pastor Mark if you have
something you would like to donate.!
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OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD SHOEBOXES: We are inviting
people to donate items for the shoeboxes. The AWANA kids will
purchase the items with their AWANA bucks. Please bring your
donations to the Welcome Centre by October 12.!
Sunday!
October 12, 2014!
YOU HAVE MAIL! The Thanksgiving letter is in your mailbox. This
year our church leadership has agreed that our offering should
provide the building materials for the Homes of Hope Jamaica
project. During March Break, Benton will be sending a team to
assist in the building of a house in cooperation with Homes of
Hope. Our goal for this year’s offering is $6,000.!
Morning Worship!
10:45 AM!
BODY BUILDING: EXERCISING YOUR ROLES!
THREE WORDS AND AMEN!
Pastor Gary McNitt!
CONTACT INFO NEEDED: The church office is updating the
directory. If your contact information has changed or if you are not
currently in the directory and would like to be added please call
the office or email [email protected]. Thank you!!
Kids Church!
JK. to Gr. 5 will be dismissed during the service!
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No Evening Service!
Enjoy time with Family and Neighbours!
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SERVING AT BSBC!
GREETERS & WELCOME CENTRE - October 19!
1 Betty Beach 2 Manfred Koehler!
3 John & Judy Schmitt WC Judy Craig
Nursery - TODAY!
Nursery - October 19!
9:15 No Nursery!
9:15 Joan Sands, Lois Clifford!
10:30 Brae-Lyn Clifford, Margaret Marsh, 10:30
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Bonnee Brohman, Joan Sands,!
Brandy Peters, Jacqueline Watty, !
Marylou McNitt, David Metcalf,!
Makayla Kugler
Anastasia Denau
BSBC VISION!
Our vision is to be a thriving congregation in downtown Kitchener: home to a diverse
and growing family of believers united in Jesus Christ; a place where one can begin
their Christian experience, belong to a caring family of fellow believers, and become
a mature ministering disciple of Christ.
90 Benton Street, Kitchener, ON N2G 3H4!
Senior Pastor.........................................Gary McNitt!
Associate Pastor................................Gordon Wright !
Pastor of Young Adults..............................Jaye Rice!
Pastor of Music & Worship...............Doug Thomson!
Pastor of Children & Youth................Mark Mowbray!
Children’s Ministries..........................Robin Hazzard!
Parish Nurse……………………..Megan McCullough!
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CHURCH OFFICE 519.745.3792
HOURS Mon. to Fri. 9am - 12pm and 1pm - 5pm
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THIS WEEK !
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No Sunday School!
Morning Service - Pastor Gary McNitt!
No Evening Service
Tues.
Benton Lights
Wed.
Senior’s Exercise!
AWANA!
Prayer Meeting!
College & Career Small Group
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10:45 am!
9:15 am
Thurs.
Women at Prayer!
Men’s Sports!
Worship Team Rehearsal!
Choir Practice
Sun.!
Oct 19
Sunday School!
Morning Service - McDaniel Phillips!
International Potluck Supper!
Evening Service - Shirley Hamilton
10:00 am!
6:30 pm!
7:00 pm!
7:30 pm
9:30 am!
7:00 pm!
6:30 pm!
7:30 pm
9:30 am!
10:45 am!
5:30 pm!
6:30 pm
COLLEGE & CAREER SMALL GROUP: Contact Chelsea Roy,
Katie MacLeod or Pastor Jaye if you are interested in joining this
group that meets Wednesday evenings at 7:30 pm at the home of
Chelsea and Katie.!
COMING UP!
MISSIONS WEEK: We are excited for our annual Missions Week
this October 19-26! We will welcome speakers from TransWorld
Radio, Reach Beyond (formerly HCJB), and Benton missionaries
Shirley Hamilton and Jon & Jill Mork.!
MISSIONS INTERNATIONAL POTLUCK SUPPER: As part of
Missions Week we are celebrating our missionary and church
heritage with a meal October 19 at 5:30 pm. Bring a main hot dish
or salad reflecting your family heritage or one of the countries of
our missionaries. Dessert will be provided. Sign up at the
Welcome Centre.!
FOUNDATIONS: This women’s study group will meet again
Tuesday October 21 at 7:30 pm at Megan McCullough’s home.!
CHRISTIAN COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY FAIR: Tuesday October
21 from 7-9 pm at Calvary Assembly Church in Cambridge. For all
High School students and their families who want to check out the
many great post secondary education options. Check out
www.myblueprintstory.ca for more information.!
REACH BEYOND BENEFIT CONCERT: Everyone is welcome to
this wonderful evening of music Saturday October 25 at 7:30 pm
right here at Benton. A free will offering will go to support Reach
Beyond (formerly HCJB).!
MEN’S BREAKFAST: Join us for the next breakfast Saturday
November 1 at 9 am. We are pleased to have John Franklin of
Imago come to speak to us.!
BLACKWOOD BROTHERS CONCERT: Saturday November 1 at
7:00 pm. Tickets available from Bill Huggins, church office or at
the door.!
PLEASE NOTE!
NOTE OF THANKS: Thank you so much for the prayers, cards,
and visits while I was in the hospital. Your kindness and
thoughtfulness were encouraging and a reminder of God’s love
and care. Thanksgiving is constantly on my mind. Hazel Clubine!
FALL FAMILY FUN FAIR is on Wednesday October 29. We are
inviting our community to come and enjoy games, refreshments
and actives for children and adults. When everyone goes home
they get a treat bag with goodies to eat, a Gospel message and a
New Testament. We are asking for your donations of candy to
send home with the children. Please drop it off at the Welcome
Centre.!
JAMAICA MISSION TRIP MARCH 13-20, 2015: Please pick up
an information pack from the Welcome Centre or the slat wall to
find out how to be a part of this great serving and growing
opportunity.!
FALL FAMILY
FUN FAIR
THIS WEEK
Oct 17-18: Change Conference for Grade 8-12 students. Pick up info pack from the slat wall.
Wednesday
October 29, 6:30-8:20pm
For the church family, the AWANA families and our community!
We need help with:
Running a game
Baking cookies & squares
Helping in the kitchen
Dona ng candy
Invite your friends & neighbours!
*WE NEED YOUR FORM TODAY!*
Oct 17:
Special Junior Youth Event!
Grade 6-7s from 7-9 pm
An event just for you! (We’ll let any Grade 8s who can’t go to the Change Conference in too.)
DIGGING DEEPER SUNDAY SCHOOL
Junior High meet in Room 123 for a survey of the en re New Testament
Senior High meet in Room 207 for a series on “Who is Jesus?”
COMING UP Nov 14-16: Bedlam Junior High Retreat
Please pick up Info Pack from the slat wall!
Contact Robin Hazzard for more details.
Friday Oct 24: Youth Mission Experience
Friday Oct 31: Youth Hallowe’en Event