Today we will turn our attention to those who minister and/or lead within the church in ways outside of a formal ministry or office.

Romans 16:1-2 “I commend to you our sister Phoebe […] for she has been a patron of many and of myself as well.”

Romans 16:3-4 “Greet Prisca and Aquila, my fellow workers in Christ Jesus, who risked their necks for my life, to whom not only I give thanks but all the churches of the Gentiles give thanks as well.:

Acts 18:26 “but when Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him aside and explained to him the way of God more accurately."

1 Thessalonians 5:14 “And we urge you, brothers, admonish the idle, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with them all.”

1 Thessalonians 5:14 “I entreat Euodia and I entreat Syntyche to agree in the Lord. 3 Yes, I ask you also, true companion, help these women, who have labored side by side with me in the gospel…”

Acts 16:14-15 “…a woman named Lydia […] And after she was baptized, and her household as well, she urged us, saying, “If you have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come to my house and stay.””

What other ways do men and women informally minister within the body? The above is just a sample of the many different men and women who are recorded in the Bible to have served in, perhaps, unrecognized roles.

Operation Kindness reflects a cooperative desire by areas churches to bless the community with the joy of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. We would like to give 1000 Easter buckets to children in area hospitals, shelters, and senior adults in nursing homes the week preceding Easter. You can assist us in the following ways:

1. Pray that lives will be transformed by the Gospel. An age-appropriate gospel tract and a blessing card directing them to the website www.jesusforgenesee.com. will be in each bucket.

2. Purchase a variety candy that we can put in the buckets. It doesn't have to be Easter candy per se, but it does have to be packaged candy. Unfortunately b/c of the pandemic restrictions no home made treats will be accepted. Please have the candy at Bethany by no later than March 21.

3. We will fill the buckets on March 23 at Bethany. If you can help us on that day for either the whole day or a portion of it, we will be grateful for your help.

If you have any questions about how you can participate, please feel free to contact us.

Please join us for a Bridal shower in honor of Susan Erickson. Susan and her fiancé John are limited in the number of people they are able to invite to their wedding in Colorado, but they appreciate your love and support. All the ladies are invited to celebrate with Susan at her shower, Saturday March 20th, at 10:30am in the fellowship hall. Susan and John are registered at Amazon and Bed Bath and Beyond. (please ship gifts directly to them, or give gift cards) If you would like to contribute to a quilt we are making for Susan, please bring a 12”x12” piece of fabric in shades of blues or yellows. Also please bring a favorite recipe to share.

If you would be interested in donating your cans, please contact Pastor Jonathan and he will arrange a time with you to bring your cans to the church building.