Press here for the October 11, 2020 worship service.

BETHEL COLLEGE MENNONITE CHURCH
October 11, 2020
9:30 am

Prelude—Verlene Garber

Welcome and Lighting the Christ Candle—Barbara Thiesen

Call to Worship and Prayer—Esther Kreider Eash

Gathering Hymn—Christ is Our Cornerstone—Hymnal, A Worship Book #43

Children’s Conversation—Renee Reimer

Scripture—Exodus 32:1-14—William Eash

Sermon—Golden Calves and Monuments—Dorothy Nickel Friesen

Hymn of Response—Had God brought us out—Sing the Story #96

Prayers of God’s People—Dorothy Nickel Friesen

Sending Hymn—Lead on, O cloud of presence—Hymnal, A Worship Book #419

Benediction—Dorothy Nickel Friesen

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Preacher:  Dorothy Nickel Friesen

Musicians: 
Esther Kreider Eash
William Eash
Ron Garber
Verlene Garber
Renee Reimer
Barbara Thiesen

Audio visual technician:  Ken Lamp

 
Given that the US Center for Disease Control currently recommends that gatherings of 50 people or more be postponed or cancelled for the next eight weeks, BCMC will be cancelling worship services and church activities until April 5, at which point the situation will be reassessed.  Cancellations include Wednesday evening suppers, choirs, and children’s clubs.  It is up to the discretion of commission and committees as to whether or not they will meet.
 
We have made this decision out of concern for our congregation (a vulnerable demographic), as well as for our community, as we work together to slow the spread of the virus (help flatten the curve of the pandemic) so as not to overwhelm health care systems.  This is a step we can take now for the greater good.
 
This is an anxious time for many of us and we will miss gathering together for support.  However, this is also a time for slowing down, intentionally connecting with friends, family, and members of the church community via phone or other technology, going for walks, and enjoying the signs of spring emerging around us.
 
It is also time for creativity!  The pastoral team is currently working on ways to help us to stay connected and spiritually nourished during this very unusual time.  Look for an email later this week with plans and ideas for interacting together as church community at a distance. We are looking forward to the possibilities!
 
In the meantime, if you need support or care along the way, please don’t hesitate to be in touch with any of the pastors.  We are available by phone or email.  We are also glad to share your prayer requests with BCMC’s prayer network.
 
Our prayers are holding you all during this unsettled time. May the peace of God that transcends all understanding guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
 
Pastor Dawn
(on behalf of the Pastoral Team)

9:30 am      Worship with sermon by Dawn Yoder Harms; music by Andrew Thiesen, trombone
10:30 am   Fellowship time in the Gathering Place
10:50 am   Faith Formation
4:00 pm     New Year Memorial Service to remember those BCMC members and friends who died in 2018—Sanctuary

 

10:00 am  Note the later time for the beginning of worship this Sunday

Worship with sharing by Nathan Toews and Leidy Muñoz, Mennonite Central Committee country representatives in Bolivia; music by Suzy Burch and Howard Glanton, classical guitars

11:00 a.m. Fellowship and coffee—bring goodies to share

No Sunday school

 

December 23, 2018—Advent 4:  The Story for all Time
9:00 am Prelude by the Garber family
9:30 am Children’s Christmas Program; music by Junior Choir, and Cherub Choir
No Sunday School

December 24, 2018—Christmas Eve
11:00 pm Candlelight service of Lessons and Carols with music by
Chancel Choir, Chancel Bells and congregational singing—BCMC Sanctuary

 

 

9:00 am       Advent Prelude by BCMC Children and Women’s Trio (Dawn Yoder Harms, Cherie Wedel, Colleen White)

9:30 am        Worship with sermon by Dawn Yoder Harms; music by Chancel Choir

10:30 am     Fellowship Time in the Gathering Place

10:50 am      Faith Formation

9:00 am Advent Prelude by the Sunflower Trio (Matt Schloneger, tenor; Rebecca Schloneger, violin; Ken Rodgers, piano)

9:30 am Worship with sermon by Susan Jantzen; music by Chancel Bells; communion will be served

10:30 am  Fellowship Time in the Gathering Place

10:50 am Faith Formation

9:00 am       Advent Prelude by Steel Drums, Brad Shore, director

9:30 am        Worship with sermon by Dawn Yoder Harms and Donna Friesen;
music by Chancel Choir

10:30 am     Fellowship Time in the Gathering Place

10:50 am      Faith Formation

3:00 pm        Newton Community Children’s Choir Concert—Sanctuary

 

9:30 am       Worship with sermon by Susan Jantzen

10:30 am     Fellowship Time in the Gathering Place

10:50 am      Faith Formation

 

9:30 am        Worship with sermon by Dawn Yoder Harms; music by Chancel  Bells; Pony Express Captains will bring the Pony Express Packets back; There will be a reception of new members during worship

10:30 am     Fellowship Time in the Gathering Place

10:50 am      Faith Formation