Author Archives: Monica Lichti

Construction Update

Entrance Ramp UpdateConstruction on the new entrance ramp continues.   The front entrance is open!  There are still projects to finish in the front but enjoy the ramp and the new railing and the beautiful new lights.

September 18, 2016 – Peace Sunday

9:30 a.m.    Worship with sermon by Dennis Koehn; music by Chancel Choir; Peace Sunday is observed on the Sunday closest to the United Nations’ International Day of Peace Sept. 21.  Witness Commission is coordinating BCMC’s Peace Sunday worship service.  Dennis Koehn will be our guest.  His message on ‘Peacemaking and Polarization’ will be followed by an elective Sunday school time of questions in the sanctuary.

10:30 a.m.   Fellowship in the Gathering Place; coffee and water available

10:50 a.m.   Faith Formation—Visitors welcome!

11:45 a.m.  Potluck in Fellowship Hall—All are invited

12:45 p.m. Fall Congregational Meeting—Sanctuary

 

 

 

September 11, 2016

9:30 a.m.   Worship with sermon by John Tyson; music by Chancel Choir, Youth, Junior Choir and Cherub Choir

10:30 a.m.  Fellowship in the Gathering place with coffee and water available – Everyone is invited!

10:50 a.m.  Faith Formation — Everyone is welcome!

3:30 p.m.  Worship at Kidron Bethel Menno Hall with Pastor Susan Wheeler and Ruth Unruh at the piano

September 4, 2016

9:30 a.m.  Worship with sharing by George Leary, Marlene Ewert and John Waltner; music by the Chancel Bells

10:30 a.m.  Fellowship in the Gathering Place with coffee and water available

10:50 a.m.  Faith Formation – Everybody is welcome!

 

 

August 28, 2016

9:30 a.m.  Worship with sermon by June Thomson; music by LuGene Mueller Isleman

10:30 a.m.  Fellowship in the Gathering Place with water and coffee available

10:50 a.m.  Faith Formation–all are welcome!

7:00 p.m.  The annual ice cream and dessert social with Bethel College students:  BCMC friends are invited to bring a dessert to share

 

August 21, 2016

9:30 a.m.   Worship with sermon by June Thomsen; music by Billie Selichnow on trombone

10:30 a.m.  Fellowship in the Gathering Place; water available

10:50 a.m.  Faith Formation–All are welcome!

 

 

Construction Update

Entrance Ramp UpdateConstruction on the new entrance ramp continues.  Improved lighting in the foyer has been completed.  Carpet and asbestos tiles have been removed in the library and new carpet squares have been installed.  The library will be ready to “check out” this Sunday – September 11.   The church office has fresh paint on the walls and new carpet.   The front entrance will soon be open with a temporary railing. In the meantime,  please plan to use one of the other entrances for the building.  Thanks for your cooperation during this process.

July 31, 2016

9:30 a.m.  Worship with sermon by Byron Pellecer, Associate Conference Minister (Texas-based) with the Western District Conference; music by Suzuki violins

10:30 a.m.  Fellowship in the Gathering Place – water available

10:50 a.m.  Faith Formation – Visitor’s Welcome!  Adult Sunday school elective in the sanctuary with Pastor Byron Pellecer speaking about church planting

 

 

 

July 24, 2016

9:30 a.m.  Worship with sermon by Pastor John Tyson; music by David Anderson on dulcimer–10:30 a.m.  Fellowship in the Gathering Place–10:50 a.m.  Adult Sunday school elective:  Newton Community for Racial Justice, facilitated by Sara Dick – in the Sanctuary

July 17, 2016

9:30 a.m.   Worship with sermon titled Restoration by Pastor June Thomsen; Scripture text:  Psalm 23:3; Special Music by Brent Dungan and Maggie Dungan—

10:30 a.m.  Fellowship in the Gathering Place–ice water available—

10:50 a.m.  Faith Formation–Visitors Welcome!  The adult Sunday school elective is a discussion of the Kansas Death Penalty facilitated by Dr. James Juhnke — Sanctuary