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Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study Adult Bible Study will be starting Jan. 7—Mar. 18 from 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Squires. What does it mean to have a spiritual conversation? One of the goals of Bethel is to encourage one another to have spiritual conversations with people in our day-to-day lives—family, friends, neighbors, coworkers, schoolmates, etc. But what does it mean to have a spiritual conversation? How do we even start? We went through “The Arts of Spiritual Conversation” back in 2016, and the result was groundbreaking for many participants. To realize that God can use us with these basic friendship skills as a way to encourage others in the Gospel. We’re going back to review and learn even more. Jump in with us on Sundays to learn “The Arts”. We start with an short introduction video each week, and then we split up into small discussion tables hosted by folks from the congregation. You can join at any time and experience where God may be leading you. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ When Helping Hurts Tuesdays, Jan. 9 - Feb. 13,
6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. We love our neighbors and we want to help people who are struggling in poverty. What kind of help is truly helpful? Together we will think about how to love and empower our neighbors who are living in poverty, by the power of Christ. This is a 6-week video-based study. There is no required reading. We’ve offered this several times at Bethel, and people tell me they hope everyone will take it because it is so perspective-changing. Register online at www.livingjustly.us/register/ or find a form on the Hub. I hope you can join us!
~ Susan Squires ([email protected]) ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Sunday School On behalf of the Sunday
School superintendents and staff, we wish everyone a very Merry Christmas!
~ Diane and Kylie
Reminder: No Sunday School today or December 31! Classes resume on January 7, 2018!
BETHEL BUZZ
Bethel Website: www.bethelgurnee.org Office: 847-244-9647 Preschool: 847-244-9672 Email: [email protected]
Pastor Ben Squires Cell: 224-419-5519 / [email protected]
Katrina Johns - Equipping Coordinator Direct line: 224-623-0800 / [email protected]
Karen Leicht - Disciple Care Coordinator [email protected] Lisa Schwarz - Office Secretary [email protected]
Donna Stutzman - Preschool Director [email protected] Chelsi Todd - Office Assistant [email protected]
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Save the date for VBS! Vacation Bible School will
be JULY 16 - 20. (JULY is correct) If you have questions contact: Kylie Brazda ([email protected]), or Jeremy and Andrea Little ([email protected]). ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Preschool Board has an opening for a new Board
Member beginning January 1 for a 2 year term. The Preschool Board is responsible for the overall operation of Bethel Preschool including developing policy, recruitment and fundraising. Any Bethel member interested, please contact Kathy DeLassus at [email protected]. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Cleaning Help Need a little extra help with
cleaning? Roberto and Berty, the cleaning people for Bethel, are back in town. They are available for any housekeeping you might need done. If you are interested in their services, contact Karen Leicht, Disciple Care
Coordinator, at [email protected]. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Support for JJ Jones' Basketball Team Bethel member JJ Jones teaches at LEARN Charter School in North Chicago. He also coaches their boys basketball program. A couple of years ago Bethel came alongside JJ to support the kids in wanting a basketball team when they were raising funds. JJ is hoping some of us will be able to support this effort again. If you can help, go to: https://gogetfunding.com/thunderbird-basketball/ .
5110 GRAND AVENUE, GURNEE, IL 60031 DECEMBER 24, 2017
Special Worship Schedule Christmas Eve Candlelight Services
Sunday, December 24 ~ 6PM in Gym & 11PM in Sanctuary
Christmas Day Festival Monday, December 25
10AM with Holy Communion in the Gym
New Year’s Eve Sunday, December 31
10AM with Holy Communion in the Sanctuary
Games 4 Gurnee Warren Township High School Future Business Leaders of America's Community Service Committee is sponsoring a game and toy collection drive called "Games 4 Gurnee". The collection box will be out next Sunday through Sunday, January 6. New or gently used games
and toys are being collected to donate to the Gurnee Park District, Woodland Dist. 50, Kinder Care, and Sunrise Assisted Living. A collection box is here at Bethel by the Hub. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
P.A.D.S.— The P.A.D.S. donation basket will
be located on the back of The Hub. Items needed are travel size personal hygiene items such as shampoo, soap, toothpaste, etc. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
C.O.O.L. Food donation ideas: Rice, pasta, dried beans,
cereal, soup, canned vegetables, canned fruit, tomato sauce, spaghetti sauce, beverages, peanut butter, pork and beans, canned meats, tuna, macaroni and cheese, toiletries and paper goods.
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Love INC Job Opening Love INC is actively
recruiting for a Program Manager position (formerly known as Gap Ministry Coordinator). This role leads and manages the Gap and other ministries with our partner churches. This position is full time (40 hours/week), with a competitive hourly rate. Call Carl ’Spark’ Ball at 847-782-8630 for more information or see the bulletin board outside the church office. Interested parties are invited to apply by Friday, January 19. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2018 Offering Envelopes are outside the gym or by the sanctuary.
Portals of Prayer for January - March
are on the Hub.
Worship Schedule Sunday 8:00 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.
Communion 1st, 3rd, 5th Sunday
Office Hours Monday, Tuesday & Thursday
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Wednesday & Friday
9:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m.
Last Week’s Attendance Sunday 8:00 a.m. - 131 Sunday 10:45 a.m. - 88
Sunday School - 95
This Week’s Calendar
Monday, December 25 - Church Office Closed
10:00 a.m. - Christmas Day Festival in Gym
Tuesday, December 26 - Church Office Closed
Pastor on Vacation
7:00 p.m. - Care in Community Meeting
Wednesday, December 27
Pastor on Vacation
Thursday, December 28
Pastor on Vacation
7:30 p.m. - Adult Vocal Choir
Friday, December 29
Pastor on Vacation
Saturday, December 30
Pastor’s Day Off
Sunday, December 31
10:00 a.m.—Communion in Gym (One service)
11:00 a.m. - Fellowship
8:00 a.m. 10:45 a.m. Elders: Mike Bandman, Paul Krueger Bill Schwartz, Jack Warneke Acolytes: Liam Maag Lauren Swanson
Ushers: Dave Hoffmeister, OPEN John Zilligen, Noah Zilligen
Lay Readers: Diane Driver, Tom Driver Scott Mundrick, Diane Mundrick
Greeters: Somppi Family, Carla Thompson Boyle Family, Chudy Family
Contact Team: Roxanne Edge Ann Souza
Nursery: OPEN OPEN
Fellowship: Pellettiere & Nuechterlein Families
Fellowship Set up: Chuck Johnson
October Altar Guild: Sheila Bunnell, Diane Sanders
October Counters: David Ross, Cheryl Ross
Serving New Year’s Eve at 10:00 a.m.
Scripture Readings: Psalm 111 Galatians 4:4–7 Luke 2:22–40
Elder: JJ Jones Comm/Asst. Elder: Randy Gifford Acolytes: Jeremy Leicht, Brooke Ratzburg Ushers: Don Heidlauf, OPEN Lay Readers: Joan Blasko Greeters: Rod Threadgill, Joan Blasko Fellowship: Leicht and Mulley
Jan. Altar Guild: Kathy Schwartz & Sheila Bunnell Jan. Counters: Monte Stoltzman, Bill & Kathy Schwartz
DEADLINE for January Big Buzz Tuesday, December 26 at 9:00 a.m.