As this unusual time we're in stretches longer, the various charities we support as a church family are being stretched thinner than ever. If you are able to help out, even a small gift can make a large difference in someone's life at a time like this.
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.
Congratulations
to Els Ebens with the celebration of her birthday tomorrow. May you feel God near on your birthday and in
the year to come.
Do remember
those who are unable to worship regularly with us: please keep Albert &
Tilly Biel, Klaas Boskers, Gerry Doornenbal, Lea Dykstra, Lillian Mercier, Ernie
Stebner and Grace Vander Veen in your prayers.
Pray for our
missionaries around the world.
Bethel News
Next Sunday, February 8th
we continue our series of sermons entitled “Celebrations of Faith.” Reading from Matthew 17 where Jesus peaks of “Faith that can move mountains.” In the evening we take another sermon request “How do you know what God’s will is for your life?” (DV - the Lord willing). Pastor Mike will lead the service.
Living Members
will meet at Ralph & Pauline Bos today after the
evening service. We will study pages 18 to 25 from the book
"Disciples - Follow me".
Note to Council
members:
A council social will be on Friday, February 6th for council
members and their spouses. Meet at the bowling alley at 7:00 p.m. in Lacombe. There will be some fellowship time to follow
at the home of Herman & Betty Scholing. Please bring a snack to share
afterwards.
Youth Mission to Victoria, B.C.
Our team is complete! The Lord willing the week of March 27th
to April 4th a group of 10 youth and 4 leaders will be leaving for
Victoria, B.C. Please keep the Youth Mission team (Patrick Bouwman, Wayne
Bouwman, Mark DeWit, Russell Ebens, Brooklyn Forsyth, Nathan Hazelhoff, Cora
Hoekstra, Kyle Scholing, Jadyn Scholing, Anita Swier, Kayla Swier, Jenna Ubels,
John Ubels & Riley Vandenborn) in your prayers as they prepare for this
exciting trip.
GEMS CAMP 2015
Hello Gems and parents! Normally, this is the time of year when
preparations begin for GEMS Camp. As many of you may already be aware,
the facility that we rent each year is owned by Rehoboth Christian
Ministries. This summer, Rehoboth is undertaking a complete rebuild of
their kitchen/dining hall facilities at the camp location. Because of
this, they have made the decision to not make their facility available for
rent. After scouting unsuccessfully for an interim facility in which to
hold GEMS camp this year, we have had to make the difficult decision to not
offer a GEMS camp for the summer of 2015. We know this will be a
disappointment to the girls that are already excited to attend, and especially
for the oldest girls who would be missing their last year of camp. We
have decided to extend the age limit by one year for the 2016 GEMS Camp to
accommodate these girls. GEMS Camp will resume the week of August 8-12,
2016.
BETHEL
YOUTH
Tuesday Nite Youth
will not be in session, as the leaders will be meeting.
Exciting things are in store for Missions Fest Alberta 2015
which will take place on February 20th
– 22nd at the Shaw Conference Centre in Edmonton. For more details please take a look at the
poster located on the youth bulletin board!
DENOMINATIONAL
NEWS
Cycle to
End Poverty!
Registration is now open for the 10th anniversary
ride of the Sea to Sea Bicycle Tour. Join other cyclists this summer for a
6-day ride in Ontario or a 10-day ride in Alberta, and raise money for the
fight against poverty. Proceeds will fund ministry by World Renew, Partners Worldwide,
International Justice Mission, and local poverty initiatives in communities
along the route. Volunteers are also urgently needed to assist with both rides.
For information or to register, visit seatosea.org.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
2015 Lacombe Leadership Prayer Breakfast
will be held on Thursday
February 19th at the Lacombe Memorial Centre at 7 a.m. Special guest speaker is Howard Lawrence,
Neighborhood consultant, ordained minister and neighbourhood consultant for the
City of Edmonton’s Abundant Community Initiative. Tickets are $25 and are available from the
church secretaries. A poster is located on the foyer bulletin board.
PERSECUTED
CHURCH
Jordan
Two sisters, who converted to Christianity, were forced to flee their village
recently after their brother threatened to kill them for leaving
Islam. Traditionally, Christians have had few difficulties in
Jordan, and "quiet" evangelism has been allowed. However, there
are followers of Christ in this country who have faced persecution from their
families, employers and other members of society. With Islamist movements
sweeping across the Middle East, Jordanian believers are concerned that similar
developments may potentially occur within their own country. Ask the
Lord to comfort and encourage these two young women, especially as
they have been forced to leave their home, family and friends. May God bless
them with the support of a strong Christian community. May they be used
powerfully as God's agents of grace and love to others who are seeking to learn
more about the Christian faith. Remember the country of Jordan, praying that
peace will reign within the homes and communities , and for the protection of
its entire people, including the great influx of refugees from Syria who
themselves are seeking safety from the terror of severe
persecution.
