Our Church Family

Please remember our church family in your daily prayers at mealtimes and during your personal devotions. Continue to remember those young and old with ongoing physical, spiritual, and emotional struggles.

Do remember our seniors and shut ins in prayer: Albert & Tilly Biel, Lea Dykstra, Tony & Henny Middag, Lena Spelt, Grace Vander Veen and Ann Vander Wal.

Remember our missionaries around the world.

Bethel News

Vacation Bible School: Helpers and Teachers of Vacation Bible School:

The church will be open tomorrow (Monday) from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. , for any decorating that you wish to do to your classroom. A reminder for all involved in VBS that you must be at the church by 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday morning.

Cookies, Cookies, Cookies – VBS

VBS is in need of cookies to handout at snack time. Please bring them to the kitchen before or on the days of VBS. Thank you.

Bethel Youth

Next Sunday, August 12^th

We read from Psalm 139 and confront the false idea that God does not know what is going on in my life and does not care. Actually God knows us in every detail (omniscient) and is with us always (omnipresent). In the evening we affirm another essential aspect of the Christian FAITH: that God Intentionally saves those he has adopted as his children. Pastor Mike will lead our worship.

Calaway Park!

After having a wonderful coffee with a small few the idea is to go to Calaway Park for the day. If you are interested in this event I will need to know how many will be going. Strategic planning is needed to coordinate transportation and paperwork. This trip will take place either August 27, 28, or 29^th. If you are in grade 7-12 or a young adult you’re more than welcome to join. On Sunday, August 19^th we will be meeting in the council room after the morning service for a final count of attendees. Call or email Dana for more info.

Announcements

The Church of All Ages: Children and Intergenerational Worship

Join us for Concordia’s 2012 Worship and Music Symposium on Saturday, August 25, 2012, The Church of All Ages: Children and Intergenerational Worship. Our keynote speakers are Dr. John Witvliet and Mrs. Betty Grit from the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship at Calvin College, Grand Rapids, Michigan. Both Dr. Witvliet and Mrs. Grit bring a wealth of practical, theological, and ground-level experience in intergenerational concerns. Join us, too, for local voices who will give presentations on working with adolescent voices, the basics of children’s choirs, children in liturgical worship, and the theology of children in worship. For more information and to register online go to: http://worshipsymposium.concordia.ab.ca

An uplifting Hymn Festival will be one of the day’s events, open to all. Even if you are not registered for the Symposium, plan to attend this event at 7:00 p.m. in the Robert Tegler Student Centre at Concordia University College of Alberta.

“We Care, We Ride” for Life

In support of the Central Alberta Pregnancy Care Centre. This will

be a full day of activity which includes three meals, music and prizes. Your support is greatly appreciated!When: Saturday, September 15^th, 2012. 8-10 a.m. Registration and Breakfast at Bethany Baptist Church, Red Deer, AB. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Ride Central Alberta scenic route (approx. 250 km) Lunch in Ponoka, at the Word of Life, 5-7 p.m. BBQ with live Music at Living Stones Church, Red Deer, AB. $25/rider, $10/passenger, includes t-shirt (if registered by August 15^th), breakfast, lunch and supper. To register, please call 403-343-1611 or go to the events section at www.support.pregnancycare.ca for more details and to download a pledge form or poster.

CRWRC's 50th Anniversary

Save the Date! On Saturday evening, November 3, 2012 join CRWRC supporters from Western Canada in celebrating the ministry of CRWRC around the world over the last 50 years through food and fellowship. This event will be held at Covenant CRC in Edmonton. Tickets and full details will be available in early Fall.

Persecuted Church

Two Christians in Iran who endured many months in prison, including significant amounts of time spent in solitary confinement, have been released. Praise God that these believers have been released and that the prayers of many have been answered. Please pray that other Christian brothers and sisters wrongfully imprisoned will be freed in God's timing. Pray that they will remain faithful to God and be a bold witness for Christ during their time in prison. Pray that young Christians will be able to pursue their studies and will use their gifts to bring great glory to God.