Ken’s Pen Dear Bethany Family, I am excited to see the fall season arrive for many reasons, but one reason high on the list is that it is the time we have our children’s catechism class. The word “catechism” simply means instruction, and in this four-session class, I ask the children questions and then we look up passages in God’s Word to find the answers. The subject categories we cover in the class are God, man, sin, salvation, and the church. I count this class a joy and privilege as we consider these great topics and learn together. The class will be conducted this year in the church library on four consecutive Friday after-noons, from 4:15 until 5:15. The class is de-signed for first-grade through sixth-grade chil-dren, and at least one parent or grandparent is requested to accompany his or her child/children. The catechism-class schedule is shown below. Please pray for our time together in this class—that it would be fruitful for spiritual awakening and growth.

The classes will be held from 4:15 to 5:15 p.m. on October 13, 20, 27, and November 3.

Jesus loves the little children! Ken ________________________________________________________________________________________________

Rise Up and Shine, for your light has come

(Isaiah 60:1) 2017 Kentucky State Missions

Emphasis, and Eliza Broadus Offering: Please pray, and give sacrificially

to this offering. ______________________________________________________

Who Is Eliza Broadus? Eliza Broadus, who was born in 1851, joined Walnut Street Baptist Church and its missionary society in 1877. She served as a member of Kentucky’s Executive Committee for fifty years, during which she served as chairwoman. (She became an honorary life member in 1928.) She was elected vice presi-dent from Kentucky of the Woman’s Mission-ary Union in 1888. Broadus made valuable contributions throughout her years of ser-vice in Kentucky and in national WMU work.

NEWS + NOTES =

Our sympathy and Christian love belong to the family of Evelyn Rutledge, who passed away on September 12. She had lived for 104 years and four days! In addi-tion, sympathy to Louise Wilson at the death of her brother on August 28. ___________________________________________________________________________________ Byron and Barbara Boyer; Sandra M. Callahan; Larry and Pamela Colburn; Randall and Patricia Compton; Paul and Nancy Deines; Ann Doyle; Dorothy Elliott; Donald and Mary Franklin; Von Macklin; Carmen Nation; Billy and Ann Renshaw; Bob and Mary Jean Rutledge; Jim and Penny Wallace; Bob and Judy Webb; and Judy Worner have contributed gifts to our church’s “I Love Bethany” fund in memory of Ellis Blanton. Also, Byron and Barbara Boyer; Ruby Eckles; Dorothy Elliott; Cathy VanArsdale; Thomas and Kerry Wood; and Shirley Blanton have given “I Love Bethany” gifts in memory of Evelyn Rutledge. And Shirley has contributed another gift to our church in memory of Louise Wilson’s brother. ___________________________________________________________________________________

Paula Johnson “would like to extend her family’s deep appreciation for all the calls, cards, gifts, and prayers at the passing of her mother, Pat Baber, and for the sweet expressions of love and care during her illness. Blessings to Bethany Baptist Church.” _________________________________

An interest meeting with respect to our church’s up-coming March 1 through March 9, 2018, African mission trip will be conducted at 3:30 p.m. this coming Sunday, October 1, in the Church Parlor. _________________________________

We will hold a celebration of the 500th anniversary of Reformation Day, which falls on October 31. Bethany has ar-ranged for a special showing of the film, Luther, at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, October 29, in our Fellowship Hall.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS Wednesday, September 27 6:30 p.m.-Nursery/Mission Friends/Bethany Kids/BSM (Bethany Student Ministry) 6:30-Adult Prayer Mtg. Thursday, September 28 8 a.m.-Men’s Bible Study 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.-MDO 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.-Quilters Sunday, October 1 8:45 a.m.-Prayer at the Altar 9:15-Sunday School 10:30-Morning Worship, with The Lord’s Supper 12:30 p.m.-Korean Church 3:30-Africa-Mission-Trip Mtg. 4:15-Adult Worship Choir Rehearsal 6:30-Disciple Connect Groups Monday, October 2 3 p.m.-Women on Mission Tuesday, October 3 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.-MDO Wednesday, October 4 6:30 p.m.-Nursery/Mission Friends/Bethany Kids/BSM 6:30-Adult Prayer Mtg. Thursday, October 5 8 a.m.-Men’s Bible Study 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.-MDO 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.-Quilters Sunday, October 8 8:45 a.m.-Prayer at the Altar 9:15-Sunday School 10:30-Morning Worship 3:15 p.m.-Evangelism and Missions Team Mtg. 4:15-Adult Worship Choir Practice 6:30-Disciple Connect Groups Tuesday, October 10 6:30 p.m.-Deacons’ Mtg. Wednesday, October 11 6:30 p.m.-Nursery/Mission Friends/Bethany Kids/BSM 6:30-Adult Prayer Mtg. Thursday, October 12 8 a.m.-Men’s Bible Study 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.-MDO 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.-Quilters Friday, October 13 4:15 p.m.-Children;s Catechism Class begins Sunday, October 15 9:15 a.m.-Sunday School 10:30-Morning Worship 4:15 p.m.-Adult Worship Choir Rehearsal 6:30-Disciple Connect Groups

September 27, 2017

Volume 53, Issue 14

2319 Taylorsville Road, Louisville, KY 40205 Phone: 502-452-2681 www.bethanylouisville.com

And they said, “Let us rise up and build.” So they strengthened their hands

for the good work (Nehemiah 2:18).

AT A GLANCE: Weekly Budget Needs $4,625.00

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2017

Weekly Budget Offering $4,121.40

Designated Offering $1,145.00

Attendance: Sunday School 55 / Morning Worship 82

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2017

Weekly Budget Offering $6,274.00

Designated Offering $ 807.00

Attendance: Sunday School 66 / Morning Worship 93 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Given to “I Love Bethany” $1,185.00

“I Love Bethany” Fund Balance $7,251.73

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2017

Weekly Budget Offering $2,149.00

Designated Offering $ 785.00

Attendance: Sunday School 71 / Morning Worship 91 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Rise Up and Shine for your light has come. Season of Prayer and Eliza Broadus

Offering for Kentucky State Missions: Our church’s total to date is $277.

BETHANY Ken Vickery Jeff Lane

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