GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone. Anyone grieving the loss of a loved one is warmly invited to join this group. You are welcome to begin attending the Grief Share group at any session. It is a place where you can be around people who understand how you feel and the pain of your loss. At Grief Share, you’ll learn valuable information that will help you through this difficult time in your life. Facilitator: Faye Kline
The established Disciple 1 group will continue their studies with Pastor Roger Mentzer.
2012 SPRING PROGRAM
April 11 – May 30
In Bethlehem’s Fellowship Hall
Dinner: 5:30 p.m. Classes 6:15 – 7:15 p.m.
Come to Bethlehem’s Fellowship Hall on Wednesday evenings where dinner is served from 5:30 – 6:00 p.m. ($5 per person; $12 maximum for family – payable each evening.) Then join a group to focus on a particular subject from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. Choose which of the following you would like to join by filling out the registration form by March 25.
The Message of Samuel
The Books of 1 and 2 Samuel are centered on the lives of three important Old Testament characters – Samuel, Saul, and David. We will study the actions of these individuals, as well as others, looking for lessons that we can apply to our spiritual lives today. In doing so we will also trace the history of the Israeli nation from the time it existed as a loose tribal federation during the period of the Judges through the development of the strong, unified nation under King David. The Bible will be our main reference with weekly questions to help facilitate discussion.
Co-Facilitators: Richard Keeports and Alan Weikert
Our Ministry of Prayer
We all know that as Christians we are called to be a prayerful people. Everyone who observes the life of Jesus quickly discovers that he was often in prayer, and that his praying made a difference. If we are to follow Jesus, we are to pray. In our praying, we will discover what Jesus did: God's presence, power, peace, and provision.
We are delighted to offer the opportunity to learn about prayer and to pray through eight Wednesday evenings at 6:15 p.m., as part of the M&M program. You are welcome to come for dinner at 5:30 p.m., or you may just come to be in prayer.
We will meet in the prayer room next to the elevator, on the main floor of Bethlehem. Anyone who has been seeking a time for personal or group prayer is invited. After a brief instructional moment, you may use this time for silent meditation, or you may offer a spoken prayer if comfortable doing so. Along with praying for the life and ministry of our church, names for intercessory prayer will be provided, along with materials to encourage prayer. A leader will be present to help make a beginning. Let us all be encouraged to pray and to pray more.
For Women: Made to Crave
“Made to Crave” is a Bible study to help women find the ‘want to’ in making healthy lifestyle choices. It is the missing link between a woman's desire to be healthy and the spiritual empowerment necessary to make that happen. We were made to crave. Craving isn't bad. But we must realize God created us to crave more of him. New York Times Bestseller, Lysa TerKeurst, will guide us through a 6 week DVD and discussion series. The other two weeks we will learn together to find our missing link:
- To break the cycle of “I’ll start on Monday” and feel good about ourselves today.
- To stop agonizing over numbers on the scale and make peace with our body.
- To replace rationalizations that lead to failure with wisdom that leads to victory.
- To reach our healthy goals and grow closer to God through the process.
Participant guide $10, payable in class. Open to 12 women.
Facilitators: Darlene Kuhn and Bonnie Huff
Seeking Him - Experience the Joy of Personal Revival
Experience the joy that comes with personal revival! Did you know that revival means a complete transformation of your heart that impacts your home, church, and the world? Nancy Leigh DeMoss’ book will guide us in the way toward freedom and the genuine holiness that comes from humility, repentance, and forgiveness. God wants to reveal Himself to us. He wants us to drink deeply of the joys found in His presence. He wants our service for Him to be the overflow of genuine love and an authentic life. God wants us to be a reflection of his glory in our dark world.
Open to 10 participants.
Co-facilitators: Mary Boyd and Marji Orwig
Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR/AED Certification
Rememberthe Good Samaritan? Learning these vital medical procedures will allow you to be of service to others. Come receive instruction to be a modern day Good Samaritan. This course is open to youth and adults. Completion of this course provides two years certification in Standard First Aid, CPR (on adults and infants) and AED (automated external defibrillator).
The Red Cross fee for this certification if $19, payable in class. Books ($8.50) may be purchased through the instructors in class.
Wednesday, May 30 will be dedicated to a refresher session in CPR. A pocket mask may be purchased for $6 in class. You may sign up for this session independently of the above Red Cross CPR/AED certifications.
NOTE: All of the above costs will be forwarded to the Red Cross. The course is open to 20 participants. Instructors: James Slaugh, Sr. and Keith Metzel
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