BETHEL COLLEGE MENNONITE CHURCH
WORSHIP SERVICE AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
June 14, 2026
Our faith in a God of love leads us, by the power of the Spirit,
to follow Jesus in doing justice, loving mercy,
and walking humbly with God.
To livestream the worship service for Sunday, June 14:
On Sunday morning, around 9:20 a.m. go to BCMC’s webpage at bethelcollegemennonitechurch.org and click the green button labeled LIVE STREAM on the right side of the screen, which will take you to the worship service. If you get a message in the black box that the video is unavailable, click the gray box below that says “View Live Stream on YouTube”. Anytime after the service concludes, you can watch a recording of the service at your convenience by clicking the same green LIVE STREAM button. Again, you will probably have to go to the gray box that says “View Live Stream on YouTube”. That will transfer you to the BCMC YouTube Channel. You will have to click on the tab “Videos” to see all of the BCMC videos. Click the red button to see the bulletin/order of service,
OR – click on this link for this Sunday: https://youtube.com/live/Hxv8op0g2lo?feature=share
BETHEL COLLEGE MENNONITE CHURCH
June 14, 2026
Christ Candle Lighting
Centering Music–Dove of Peace (Cherwien)–Karen Unruh
Welcome & Prayer–Margaret Toews
*Hymn–Oh, How Shall I Receive Thee–VT 215
Children and Youth Conversation–Barb Koontz
*Hymn–I Bind My Heart This Tide–VT 556
Scripture Reading–Luke 16:19-31–Beaty Robb
Sermon–Locked In–Peter Goerzen
*Hymn–Help Us to Help Each Other–VT 722
Reception of New Members: Mike Ingenthron, Rachel Porter,
Bruce & Meribeth Buhr VT 961
Offering Invitation & Prayers of God’s People– VT 1040
*Hymn — Will You Let Me Be Your Servant–VT 778
*Benediction
Postlude–Let the Whole Creation Cry (Burkhardt)–Karen Unruh
*You are invited to stand
VT—Voices Together
Keyboard—Karen Unruh
Audio visual—Ben Lichti
Thanks to Peter Goerzen
Thanks to Peter Goerzen for being our guest preacher today. Peter came to Bethel as campus pastor and director of church relations in 2014. He started teaching in the Bible and religion department at Bethel in 2016, and transitioned to a full-time teaching focus in 2020. Peter, Katherine, and their children are
active at Tabor Mennonite Church in rural Newton, where Katherine is a pastor. Peter also serves on committees for the Western District Conference of Mennonite Church USA.
The Week at BCMC: June 14—21, 2026
Sunday, June 14, 2026
9:30 a.m. Worship with sermon by Peter Goerzen
Livestream Link: https://youtube.com/live/Hxv8op0g2lo?feature=share
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
7 p.m. Youth Group
Thursday, June 18, 2026
2 p.m. Deacon Commission—Room 14
Friday, June 19, 2026
3 p.m. Memorial service for Marles Preheim
Saturday, June 20, 2026
11 a.m. Memorial service for LaVern Stucky
Sunday, June 21, 2026
9:30 a.m. Worship with sermon by Joanna Harader; music by a bell ensemble
BCMC Announcements
June is Pride month! Newton Pride is hosting Popsicles in the Park on Sunday, June 28, from 2-5 p.m. at Athletic Park. Come join the celebration!
Genderbread Person
As we continue to recognize and celebrate pride month, if you are interested in studying the concepts of gender identity and sexual orientation that Pastor Nathan introduced last Sunday in his sermon, please click this link to the Genderbread Person 2.1. Click here.
This Summer share your love of reading by recommending a book you’ve checked out of our library. Blank recommendation forms are available at the checkout desk. Your short review will be attached to the book and featured on a table outside the library to entice other readers.
Worship and Sunday School
In visiting with many of you I realize the board never shared the results of the April 19 congregational meeting informal straw poll which was taken as part of the initial presentation of the proposal from Faith Formation and Worship Commissions to switch the order of Worship and Sunday School. The results are as follows: 11 strongly support the change, 17 support the change, 27 neutral, 15 do not support, 5 strongly do not support. – for the board, Margaret Toews
BCMC Offering for June 7: Gen. Fund $22,078; Community Playschool $500; Caring Fund $340; Kitchen Fund $12; Solar Fund $50.
The Worship Commission is planning for a hymn sing service on July 26. If you have a hymn request, send it to Pastor Joanna by July 13. Please include a sentence or two about why you appreciate the requested hymn.
Save the Date for a Brass and Organ Concert on July 29, 7 p.m. at BCMC. The concert will feature Christopher Shaw at the organ and Intrepid Brass, a brass quintet from Wichita.
BCMC Prayer Network: The Prayer Network is email-based comprised of Deacon Commission members and BCMC congregants. Participants make a one-year commitment to this prayer ministry which is coordinated by Pastors and the Office and Facilities Manager. Pastors respond to prayer requests and determine when and how these requests are distributed. Specific prayer requests are shared only with the permission of the person(s) involved. If you would like to join the BCMC prayer network, please email your interest to office@bethelcollegemennonitechurch.org. Thanks to all who serve BCMC in the Prayer Network.
Dear BCMC congregation, A note of thanks to you for your generosity when called to “donate to the BCMC Fishbowl Caring Fund” a few times a year. The Caring Fund is an above budget fundraiser to assist those in our local and extended community with financial assistance. During our last Caring Fund drive, Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday and Easter Sunday a total of $1640 was donated. Thanksgiving is another “Fishbowl Caring fund opportunity”. Donations are accepted all year long. Agencies and organizations which have benefitted in the past: New Hope Shelter; Community Playschool; Harvest of Love; Peace Connections; Newton Community (Accessible Playground Project) Foundation; USD 373 School Lunch Program; USD 373 Social Workers and Counselors; individuals and families in our congregation. (From the Deacon Commission)
If your child will be attending camp this summer, Faith Formation would like to support them in two ways. As a congregation we would like to know when your child is at camp so mail can be sent to them at camp. We would also like to know in regards to providing a church scholarship to help offset some of the cost of the camping week. Email Jill Robb: jill@bethelcollegemennonitechurch.org.
Aldine Sprunger’s birthday may have come and gone, but the party isn’t over yet! Please join her family in celebrating Aldine’s 90th birthday on June 28, 2-4 p.m. at Kidron Hall (3001 Ivy Dr., North Newton, KS 67117). We will be enjoying root beer floats as well as some of Aldine’s other favorite treats. No cards or gifts please. All are invited!
2026-27 BCMC Leadership Roles
June marks the beginning of a new program year at BCMC. A big thanks to the Gifts Discernment Committee for its hard work in finding people with so many different gifts and a big thanks to all those who discerned and said “yes” to their position. A list of new and returning BCMC Church Board/Commission/Committee members are posted on the front page of the BCMC website. Copies also available at the back of the sanctuary. For a pdf of this list, click here.
Welcome New Members to BCMC!
Please extend a warm welcome to the 4 new members joining BCMC. These new members bring a host of gifts and experiences to give and receive as we journey in faith. Their faith statements are available electronically and a printed version in the bulletin and at the back of the sanctuary. New members will be available in the gathering space after worship. Let us give thanks for the new life that we will experience together. To read the new members’ faith statements press here.
Bethel College Announcements:
· Bethel College’s Host Family Program is looking for local individuals and families who would enjoy offering friendship, encouragement and a sense of connection to Bethel students who are far from home. Being a host family does not require housing a student — support can be as simple as inviting a student for a home-cooked meal, delivering homemade cookies, offering a ride to the store or sending a quick text to check in. It’s a meaningful way to extend hospitality, build relationships across cultures and generations and help students feel at home in our community. To learn more or sign up—www.bethelks.edu/host-family-program/ or email karinkw@bethelks.edu
· Bethel College is hosting the Crossmen Drum & Bugle Corps, a top-tier competitive drum corps, on campus through July 7. About 170 musicians and 40-50 staff are spending 12 hours a day, 6 days a week, rehearsing and putting their program together. They will give a free performance on July 4 in Thresher Stadium, with details to be announced later.
Walk, Run or Bike
Enjoy fresh country air, movement and community through the land surrounding campus at harvest time with the first annual Bethel College Wheat Walk/Run/Ride!
This FREE community event is open to all ages and activity levels. Walk, run, or ride your bike along a scenic route from campus to the Brubacher Farm, where goodies and drinks will be waiting at the finish line. A ride will be provided back to campus if needed.
Please register by Friday, June 19, at noon so we can plan for food and refreshments.
Event Info:
Saturday, June 20
8:30 a.m. start
Centennial Plaza — 300 E. 27th St.
Finish at Brubacher Farm — 5702 N. Spencer
Total distance: 4.25 miles
Community and Area Announcements
Mennonite Central Committee Mini Blitz, Fri., June 26 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sat., June 27 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at MCC Central States, 121 E. 30th St., North Newton. If you can tie a knot, you can help complete comforters, no sewing required. Bring a snack to share and your own sack lunch for Friday. Contact
brociamueller@mcc.org or find out more at mcc.org/mini-blitz.
Colorado peaches are coming! Palisade peaches from western Colorado will be available for pre-order starting June 15. Two sizes available: 9 lb. for $31 and 18 lb. for $43. An additional $1 per box has been added as fuel expenses will be higher this summer. All orders must be received and paid in full by July 15. No orders will be accepted after this date. Place orders by emailing the MCC Central States Office at patsydirksen@mcc.org or calling 316-283-2720. Cash and checks are accepted. Make checks payable to Beth-El Mennonite Church with “peaches” in the memo line. Send payments to MCC, PO Box 235, North Newton KS 67117 or drop off at the MCC office, 121 East 30th, North Newton. Estimated pick-up date is Mon., Aug. 10 at the MCC warehouse. This date will be confirmed later in July. Beth-El Mennonite Church in Colorado Springs sells the peaches as a fundraiser for bierocks ingredients that are sold at the Rocky Mountain Mennonite Relief Sale, Oct. 17 in Castle Rock, CO.
Mennonite Central Committee Grandparent Days, July 13 & 14, 9:30-11:30 a.m. each day! Mark your calendars and gather your grandchild(ren) to pack MCC school kits at the Material Resources Center in North Newton. You’ll be helping MCC reach our 2026 School Kit Challenge goal of 30,000 school kits this summer! There is more information at mcc.org/grandparent-days or you can contact brociamueller@mcc.orgor call her at 316.836.5045.
For Mennonite Women USA “Grapevine” press here
For Anabaptist Disabilities Network newsletter press here
For Mennonite Mission Network “News and Beyond” press here
Western District Conference invites you to visit our website to read the latest news, stories and announcements.
| Dear Bethel College Mennonite, Join MCC and Korea Peace Network coalition partners in the 2026 Korea Peace Advocacy Summer.Every year, Korea Peace Advocacy Days bring hundreds of people from across the country to meet with their members of Congress to advocate for legislation supporting peace in Korea.Participants of the 2026 Korea Peace Advocacy Summer (June-August) will join meetings with members of Congress and congressional staff to share personal stories and urge members to support peace on the Korean Peninsula. |
| This year’s advocacy days will include:Online Power Hour phone-banking sessions on Monday, June 22, at 12:00 pm and 8:00 pm EDT (Zoom links will be sent upon your registration)In-person district meetingsVirtual meetingsHill meetings for District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia constituentsWe hope you will join us!Warmest regards, Zachary Murray Legislative Associate MCC U.S. National Peace & Justice Ministries |