bethel news december 2013
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Bethel NewsBethel Lutheran Brethren Church
Recognizing the Earth Is the LordsIt was Bonaventure who offered the thought: In order that we may be
able to extol and glorify God, and in order that we may advance to theknowledge of God, we must transfer to the divine that which pertains tothe creature nearly all creatures possess certain noble
characteristics which furnish a source for our understanding of God,
e.g., the lion possesses fortitude; the lamb, meekness; the rock,
solidity; the serpent, prudencehence it is necessary that manynames be transferred to God.
John Calvin agreed with these sentiments. There is not an atom of the
universe in which you cannot see some brilliant sparks at least of Hisglory.
The earth, nature that surrounds us, the worldeverything is full ofGod. Nature is a glorious theater, a spectacular sound-and-light show
of the beauty of God. But nature is not God. To worship the whole orany part of nature is idolatry. To confuse God and nature is to fall into
pantheism, an intolerable monism that obscures the distinction
between creatures and Creator.
But the universe is Gods handiwork. It sparkles with the revelation of
its Maker. It is not an independent entity existing alongside and apart
from God. There is no dualism divorcing God from the world. The earthis the Lords.http://www.ligonier.org/learn/devotionals/recognizing-earth-lords/
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Fred Scragg.......... PastorSteve Geier..Administrative AssistantErik Hagedorn....Music DirectorEd & Debbie Fawcett....Caretakers
Why do the nations rageand the peoples plot in vain?
The kings of the earth setthemselves, and the rulers takecounsel together, against the
LORD and against hisAnointed, saying,
Let us burst their bonds apartand cast away their
cords from us.He who sits in the heavens
laughs; the Lord holdsthem in derision.
Then he will speak to them inhis wrath, and terrify them in
his fury, saying,As for me, I have set my King
on Zion, my holy hill.I will tell of the decree:The LORD said to me,
You are my Son;today I have begotten you.
Ask of me, and I will make thenations your heritage,
and the ends of the earthyour possession.
You shall break them with arod of iron and dash them in
pieces like a potter's vessel..
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THE BETHEL NEWS DECEMBER 2013
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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
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9:30 AMConfirmation
11:00 AM
Worship
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7:00 PMYoung MensBBQ & Bible
Study
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4:00 6:00 PMYouth Group:Hangout andHomework
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7:30 PMBible Study @Pastor Freds
House
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5:30-7:00 PMBoys Club &Lamplighters
7:00-10:00 PMYouth Group:Black Out Night
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1:00 PMLutheran BrethrenYouth Christmas
Banquet $20
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9:30 AMConfirmation
11:00 AMWorship
6:30 PMChristmas
Celebration
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4:00 6:00 PMYouth Group:Hangout andHomework
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7:30 PMAnnualBusinessMeeting
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Bethel NurserySchool Christmas
Program
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5:30-7:00 PMBoys Club &Lamplighters
7:30 PMFriday Night Service
7:00-10:00 PMYouth Group:BFC & Grogs
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11:00 AMBayshore
Christmas Party
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9:30 AMConfirmation
11:00 AMWorship
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7:00 PMYoung Mens
BBQ & Bible Study
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4:00 6:00 PMYouth Group:Hangout andHomework
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7:30 PMBible Study @Pastor Freds
House
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5:30-7:00 PMBoys Club &Lamplighters
7:00-10:00 PMYouth Group:
White Elephant
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9:30 AMConfirmation
11:00 AMWorship
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11:00 AMChristmas Morning
Service
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1:00 PMYouth Group:City Trip $20
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9:30 AMConfirmation
11:00 AMWorship &
Communion
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THE BETHEL NEWS DECEMBER 2013
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Youth Group News
Bethel Christmas CelebrationDecember 8th, 2013 @ 6:30pm
Come kickoff the Christmas season with us!We will be celebrating together with performances
to inspire us as well as a candle light Christmascarol sing-a-long.
Invite your family and friends.Refreshments will follow
Birthdays12/1 Sinead Haegeland12/4 Jillian Oderwald12/7 Gordon Stedjan12/14 Ernie Ricciardelli12/17 Steve Geier12/27 Solfrid Nokland12/30 Suzanna Sivacek
Shannon McHale
December 6th @ 6:30-10:00 pmBlack-Out Night
December 7th@ 2:00 pmLutheran Brethren Christmas Banquet
Cost $20
December 13th@ 7:00-10:00 pmBFC & Grogs
December 14th Meet @ 10:00 amJacob Marley
Bayshore Christmas Party
December 20th@ 7:00-10:00 pmWhite Elephant Christmas Party
Bring a $10 gift. No Giftcards.
December 27th@ 1:00 pmCity Trip Cost $20
Bring a bagged lunch for the van.
Tuesdays from 4:00 - 600pm Homework and Hangout time
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THE BETHEL NEWS DECEMBER 2013
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Upcoming Events
Annual Business Meeting
December 11, 2013 @ 7:30 PMThe membership of Bethel will gather to hear whatGod has been doing through our ministries, what plansare being made for the coming year of ministry, as well
as what to pray over and vote on for the 2013 budget.
Christmas Morning Service
December 25, 2013 @ 11:00 AM
Join us on the morning of Christs birth to celebrateGods gift to us in the manger.
O come, let us adore Him!
Junior High Winter Weekend
January 17 19, 2013
A three-day retreat at Tuscarora Inn & ConferenceCenter for 7th and 8th graders.
Friday Night Service
December 13, 2013 7:30 PMPlease join us as we gather together for our monthlyFriday Night Service. The night will include a time ofworship and a short message.
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Find Your Place at BethelBethel Lutheran Brethren Church is a place for your entire family.
Childrens Church K-6th grade
(meets during Sunday morning service)
Boys Club boys K-6thgrade
Lamplighters girls K-6thgrade
Youth Group teens 7th-12thgrade
Young Mens Bible Study 18-35 years
Leisure Timers- Luncheons for retirees
Prayer Group 10:00am on Sunday morning
Check the calendar on page 2 to find out when
your group meets.
Check the calendar on page 2 to find out when your group meets!
Bethel Lutheran Brethren Church
Address: 10 Pinetree Road, Huntington Station, NY 11746Website: : http://www.bethellb.com/Email: [email protected]: (631) 423-4404Office Hours: M,T,W 9:00am-4pm; Th,11am-4pm F, 9:00am-4:00pm
THE BETHEL NEWS DECEMBER 2013
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For more information about ourNursery School program pleasecontact the church office or sendan email to
[email protected] available for 2, 3, and 4year olds.