Bethany Church
Finding Our Way Home
Locations & Times
Bethany Church
6601 Alderson St, Weston, WI 54476, USA
Sunday 8:00 AM
For Christians, this world is not home, but we live differently now in anticipation of what that will be like.
1. Leaving the old behind (1 Peter 4:1-6)
a. What Christ went through
b. A new motivation
c. What pagans do
d. The Gospel and our changed lives
2. Above all, do this (1 Peter 4:8)
a. Love each other deeply
b. Love covers
3. The newway (1 Peter 4:9-11)
a. Our gifts by God’s grace
b. Speaking God’s words
c. Serving with God’s strength
d. To the praise of His glory
Next Steps:
1. Confess anything of the old way that is hanging on
2. Consider how you will love deeply
3. Invite Jesus’ attitude, grace and strength to work through you for His glory
1. Leaving the old behind (1 Peter 4:1-6)
a. What Christ went through
b. A new motivation
c. What pagans do
d. The Gospel and our changed lives
2. Above all, do this (1 Peter 4:8)
a. Love each other deeply
b. Love covers
3. The newway (1 Peter 4:9-11)
a. Our gifts by God’s grace
b. Speaking God’s words
c. Serving with God’s strength
d. To the praise of His glory
Next Steps:
1. Confess anything of the old way that is hanging on
2. Consider how you will love deeply
3. Invite Jesus’ attitude, grace and strength to work through you for His glory
GIVE
Verse of the Week:1 Peter 4:11
“whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.”
https://www.bethanyschofield.org/giveMISSION and VALUES
QUARTERLY BUSINESS MEETING TODAY: JULY 13 after 2nd service. Members will vote on the new MISSION and VALUES statements.
Current Mission: Crossing boundaries to connect to a Life-Giving God and experiencing transformational community.
Current Values: HUMILITY, AUTHENTICITY, HONOR, and FAITHFULNESS.
Proposed Mission: Crossing Boundaries to connect people to the Life-Giving God through a growing, transforming community.
Proposed Values: FAITH, HOPE and LOVE.
Current Mission: Crossing boundaries to connect to a Life-Giving God and experiencing transformational community.
Current Values: HUMILITY, AUTHENTICITY, HONOR, and FAITHFULNESS.
Proposed Mission: Crossing Boundaries to connect people to the Life-Giving God through a growing, transforming community.
Proposed Values: FAITH, HOPE and LOVE.
LOOKING AHEAD
MISSING SOME STUFF FROM MISSIONS WEEK? There are a few items from the local mission week that need to be claimed, under the mailboxes.
GATHER AND GAB Ladies it’s time for fellowship, join us on Saturday, July 12th @ 9:30 - noon, open house at the Welle’s 609 Pflieger St. Rothschild . Fellowship, garden walk and refreshments. All are welcome, bring a friend.
POTLUCK TO CELEBRATE THE ARRIVAL OF THE BOYLES: Sunday, July 27 after 2nd service. Pastor Eric Boyle, from Scotland, is doing a pulpit swap with Pastor Joe, who will be on Sabbatical. Food Sign-ups will be in the lobby. We encourage you to bring Scottish and American sides and desserts. Bethany is providing the main dish and beverages.
MINISTRY TEAM LEADERS’ MEETING DATE CHANGE: Tues., July 15, 6PM.Meeting over dinner to coordinate ministries for the fall. Please be ready to share 1 positive, 1 prayer request and 1 concern about your ministry. We will also be picking the nomination team.
WNW Pizza on the Patio Date change: Thursday, July 23, Join us for a fun and relaxing evening of fellowship, laughter, and delicious pizza at Willow Springs Gardens, 5480 Hillcrest Dr., Wausau
Time: 5:30 meet at Bethany if wanting to carpool, 6pm meet at Willow Springs Gardens
Cost: $16 pizza served buffet style (beverage extra)
Bring a friend, your appetite, and a heart ready for connection. We can't wait to see you there!
If you have any questions, please contact Terri Elliott (715-544-8261)
EMT: Equipping Moms with Truth: Thursday, July 17, 6:30 PM. On the Menu is pasta salad, our topic: Having those "difficult" conversations with our kids.
WORKS IN PROGRESS: July 19, 9:30-3:30PM Fellowship for anyone 14+ working on their own projects. This month, bring you own lunch and invite a friend. Contact Susan: 715-355-7769.
Meet our missionaries! RACHEL HENDRIKSON OUR MISSIONARY FROM ENGLAND, will be at our Monthly prayer gathering, Aug. 6 at 6PM!
GATHER AND GAB Ladies it’s time for fellowship, join us on Saturday, July 12th @ 9:30 - noon, open house at the Welle’s 609 Pflieger St. Rothschild . Fellowship, garden walk and refreshments. All are welcome, bring a friend.
POTLUCK TO CELEBRATE THE ARRIVAL OF THE BOYLES: Sunday, July 27 after 2nd service. Pastor Eric Boyle, from Scotland, is doing a pulpit swap with Pastor Joe, who will be on Sabbatical. Food Sign-ups will be in the lobby. We encourage you to bring Scottish and American sides and desserts. Bethany is providing the main dish and beverages.
MINISTRY TEAM LEADERS’ MEETING DATE CHANGE: Tues., July 15, 6PM.Meeting over dinner to coordinate ministries for the fall. Please be ready to share 1 positive, 1 prayer request and 1 concern about your ministry. We will also be picking the nomination team.
WNW Pizza on the Patio Date change: Thursday, July 23, Join us for a fun and relaxing evening of fellowship, laughter, and delicious pizza at Willow Springs Gardens, 5480 Hillcrest Dr., Wausau
Time: 5:30 meet at Bethany if wanting to carpool, 6pm meet at Willow Springs Gardens
Cost: $16 pizza served buffet style (beverage extra)
Bring a friend, your appetite, and a heart ready for connection. We can't wait to see you there!
If you have any questions, please contact Terri Elliott (715-544-8261)
EMT: Equipping Moms with Truth: Thursday, July 17, 6:30 PM. On the Menu is pasta salad, our topic: Having those "difficult" conversations with our kids.
WORKS IN PROGRESS: July 19, 9:30-3:30PM Fellowship for anyone 14+ working on their own projects. This month, bring you own lunch and invite a friend. Contact Susan: 715-355-7769.
Meet our missionaries! RACHEL HENDRIKSON OUR MISSIONARY FROM ENGLAND, will be at our Monthly prayer gathering, Aug. 6 at 6PM!