The

November 2014 Vol. 7 Issue 11

Highlights
Current Highlights p. 1
Note from the Pastor p. 1
Note from Landon p. 2
Upcoming Events

November Calendar
p. 3

p. 4
Financials p. 5
Extended Session p. 5
Birthdays p. 5
Anniversaries p. 5


Our Church Staf


Gary Burden
Senior Pastor
919-631-6789


Landon Orr
Assoc. Pastor of
Discipleship & Evangelism
919-229-9379


Chastty Comeau
Admin. AssistantFinances


Pat Baucom
Admin. Assistant - Publicatons


Operaton Christmas Child
Shoe Box Packing Party

Hey Kids, come join us for an afernoon of fun
as we pack shoe boxes for Operaton Christmas
Child. The party will be immediately following morning worship
on November 2
nd
; lunch will be provided for the children. All
items will be supplied to pack a shoe box. Cost $7.00 for each
child (cost of shipping shoe box). Ages 4-12

SENIOR ADULTS
A Pre-Christmas Brunch
Saturday, November 8th
10 AM1:30 PM

(See details on page 3)
Continued on pg. 2
Thankfully Putng It All In Perspectve

Economy - ISIS - Atacks on Religious Liberty - Government
Scandals - Ebola - Persecuted Christans - Rampart Secularism -
Same-Sex Marriage - Crumbling Marriages - Wayward Children -
Apathetc Christans - Anemic Churches , Etc., Etc.!!!

Are you depressed yet? How can we Christans be realists in an unreal world - opt-
mists in the swirling currents of pessimism - heavenly minded in a hell-bent world -
joyful in pain?

Perspectve. Biblical perspectve and balance. Many of us need to hit the reset
buton. And I fnd one of the best ways is the tried and true Thank You list. There
are many ways to do this, but this Thanksgiving season I ofer a suggested list. Give it
a readofen!
A Thank You List
What We Have In Christ

(1) An acceptance in the Beloved which can never be questoned - (Ephesians 1:6).
To the praise of the glory of His grace, by which He made us accepted in the
Beloved.
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(2) A bounty which can never by withdrawn - (1 Cor.
3:21-23) . Therefore let no one boast in men. For all
things are yours: whether Paul or Appollos or Cephas, or
the world or life or death, or things present or things to
come - all ae yours. And you are Christs, and Christ is
Gods.

(3) A deliverance which can never by excelled -
(2 Cor. 1:10). Who delivered us from so great a death,
and does deliver us; in whom we trust that He will stll
deliver us.

(4) A grace which can never by limited - (2 Cor. 12:9).
And He said to me. My grace is sufcient for you, for My
strength is made perfect in weakness. Therefore most
gladly I will rather boast in my infrmites, that the power
of Christ may rest upon me.

(5) A hope which can never be disappointed -
(Heb. 6:18,19). That by two immutable things, in which
it is impossible for God to lie, we might have strong conso-
laton, who have fed for refuge to lay hold of the hope set
before us. This hope will have as an anchor of the soul,
both sure and steadfast, and which enters the Presence
behind the veil.

(6) An inheritance which can never be lost -
(1 Peter 1:3-5). Blessed be the God and Father of our
Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy
has begoten us again to a living hope through the resur-
recton of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance
incorruptble and undefled and that does not fade away,
reserved in heaven fro you.

(7) A joy which needs never be diminished -
(John 15:11). These things I have spoken to you, that My
joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full.

(8) A kingdom which can never be overturned -
(Heb. 12:28). Therefore, since we are receiving a king-
dom which cannot be shaken, let us have grace, by which
we may serve God acceptable with reverence and godly
fear.

(9) A nearness to God which can never be reversed -
(Eph. 2:13). But now in Christ Jesus you who once were
for of have been brought near by the blood of Christ.

(10) A peace which can never be disturbed -
(John 14:27). Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to
you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your
heart by troubled, neither let it be afraid.

(11) A righteousness which can never by tarnished -
(2 Cor. 5:21). For He made Him who knew no sin to be
sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God
in Him.
(12) A salvaton which can never be cancelled -
(Heb. 5:9). And having been perfected, He became the
author of eternal salvaton to all who obey Him.

Now, dont you feel beter already? Good. Now, get on
with business - joyfully, thankfully.
Gary Burden

Change, change, change. Some people
love it and some people hate it. I know
we have talked before about how issues
surrounding change are not new, and
have been going on for years, but I was
reminded again this past week while
doing some reading for school. Take a
look at these quotes; I hope they give you a chuckle and a
beter perspectve on change.

(All quotes taken from Lectures on Revivals of Religion by
Charles Finney, 1868. The entre book can be accessed at
htp://www.ccel.org/ccel/fnney/revivals.html)

I remember one minister, who, though quite a young
man, used to wear an enormous white wig. And the
people talked as if there was a divine right about it, and it
was as hard to give it up, almost, as to give up the Bible
itself.

By and by, they began to introduce [hymn] books, and
let everyone sing from his own book. And what an inno-
vaton! Alas, what confusion and disorder it made!

It was thought best to have a select choir of singers sit
by themselves and sing, so as to give an opportunity to
improve the music. But this was biterly opposed. O how
many congregatons were torn and rent in sunder, by the
desire of minister and some leading individuals to bring
about an improvement in the cultvaton of music, by
forming choirs of singers.
Landon Orr

.on Saturday,
November 1st
so you will be
on tme for
church on Sun-
day, November
2nd.
Giving thanks and giving back
Receiving the love and for-
giveness God ofers is both
humbling and empowering. What greater thing
could we express thanks for this month than that
the Creator of the universe took special interest in
us, while we were stll his enemies, died for our sins,
and came back to life that we could know Him and
be with him forever. His love overfowing in our
own hearts is what drives us to want to pour love
into others, in hope that they too, will experience
God.

My heart is so thankful for Bethesda, and that each
one of you contnues to share the love of Christ in
our Awana ministry. It is truly a church wide
ministry, and each of you praying, volunteering,
invitng, more praying, is why God contnues to trust
families to our care. Especially, I want to thank our
listeners this month. The relatonship you have with
our clubbers and their families is so much more
personal than anything I, or even the leaders, are
able to do as our ministry has grown. You
strengthen our ministry and we do not take you for
granted!

Most are aware now that our Puggles leaders will be
moving this month. Jane and Johnnie have served
with our two year old Awana club for as long as I
have been commander. We have frequently joked
that there is no age or gender requirement to
volunteer in Awana, and Mr. Johnnie would tell you
he was the oldest working with the youngest. God
certainly would not have called them away from us,
unless he had plans already for who would be
serving in their place. Please let me know if you
have questons or are willing to be our new Puggles
leader. Nov. 5 T&T Parents' Night
Nov.12 Inside-Out
Nov.19 Fall Fest - NO AWANA
Nov.26 Thanksgiving - NO AWANA
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SENIOR ADULTS
Lets Warm Up
For Christmas
with
A Pre-Christmas Brunch

Saturday, November 8th
10:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Fellowship Hall
We will have a white elephant exchange
game. This is a gif you may have received
from Aunt Malefcent which is not your
favorite gif. Please wrap this gif and bring it
to give to someone else.

Also, please bring a brunch type item for
lunch.

Remember to vote on Tuesday, November 4th.

Make your vote count.


Christmas Extravaganza
November 15th
Fellowship Hall - 8 AM-3 PM

Save tme, money and gas while supportng our
Wee Ones by purchasing your Christmas gifs at the
Christmas Extravaganza.

6:30 pm .......................................................... Awana, Youth Bible Study
7:00 pm ...................................................... Adult Prayer and Bible Study
Choir Rehearsal

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9:15 am ................................................................... Bible Study Fellowship
10:30 am ........................................................ Morning Worship Celebraton
6:00 pm.. Evening Gathering
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday



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Breakfast
Fellowship
Weekly
Sunday Service
OCC Packing Party

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VOTE TODAY

Deacons Meetng
7:00 PM
5

AWANA
and
Weekly Wed.
Service
6

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8
Senior Adult
Brunch

Youth
Cookout
9


Weekly
Sunday Service

10

11

Building & Grounds
Mtg.
7:00 PM
12

AWANA
and
Weekly Wed.
Service
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15


Wee Ones
Christmas
16

Weekly
Sunday Service


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19

FallFest
Quarterly
Business Mtg. &
Dinner
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23

Weekly
Sunday Service
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No
Actvites
27




Thanksgiving
28 29
30
Weekly
Sunday Service
Decoratng
Worship Center
for Christmas







Sunday Schedule Wednesday Night Schedule
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NOVEMBER EXTENDED SESSION
AND KIDS CHURCH
Sunday, Nov. 2 - AM
Babies: Kathleen McLamb,
Shanon Buford & Cathy
Johnson

2s: Heather Henry &
Ashley Fannin

3s/4s: Julie Brueggen &
Tara Baker

K-3rd Kids Church
Frances Burden &
Robin Hotakey

Sunday, Nov. 2- PM
Sharon Johnson &
Sharon Levin

Wednesday, Nov. 5
Ginger Starling &
Shannon Burford

Sunday, Nov. 9- AM
Babies: Brandi Sauer,
Brandon & Hannah Beasley

2s: Missy Urban &
Brooke Ashley

3s/4s: Larkin & Brigite
Creech

K-3rd Kids Church
Ginger Starling &
Angel Duncan

Sunday, Nov. 9 PM
Jane & Johnnie Gatlin

Wednesday, Nov. 12
Ginger Starling &
Shannon Burford
Sunday, Nov. 16 - AM
Babies: Sondra Gatewood,
Jane Gatlin, Cheryl Chicki

2s: Britany &
Andrew Arant

3s/4 s: Wendy & Chris
Gatewood

K-3rd Kids Church
Tyler Henry & David Duncan

Sunday, Nov. 16 - PM
Nicole & Seth Langdon


Wednesday, Nov. 19
Ginger Starling &
Shannon Burford

Sunday, Nov. 23 - AM
Babies: Faye Wells,
Wendy Beasley & Sara Orr
2s: Ryan & Miranda
Godsell
3s/4s: Kirk & Christy
Richardson
K-3rd Kids Church
Terry Gatewood &
Josh Murphy
Sunday, Nov. 23 - PM
Sarah Jay & Cherilyn
Murphy
Wednesday, Nov. 26
No Actvites

Sunday, Nov. 30- AM
Babies: Faye Parrish,
John & Elvis Farr
2s: Sondra Gatewood &
Louise Gilmore
3s/4s: Adam & Jaime
Hufman
K-3rd Kids Church
Nicole & Michael Ritchie
Sunday, Nov. 30 - PM L
No Evening Actvites
Wednesday, Dec. 3
Ginger Starling &
Shannon Burford



Preschool Regis. Desk
Diane Duncan
Date S.S.
AM
Worship
Budget
Ofering
His Vision
Our Mission
Sept. 28 108 200 4,638.00 2,135.00
Oct. 5 120 147 5,454.95 1,140.00
Oct. 12 98 128 5,695.92 850.00
Oct. 19 108 165 5,411.00 360.00
Oct. 26 104 138 4,561.38 7,850.00
Total 538 778 25,761.25 12,335.00
Avg. 108 156 5,152,25 2,467.00
Average Atendance & Oferings for October 2013
Avg. 90 137 5,586.50 1,515.00
Facts & Figures for October 2014



Birthdays
Dorothy Ellis 11/2
Noah McLamb 11/2
Diane Whitman 11/2
Elvis Farr 11/7
Faye Avery 11/10
Sherman Holt 11/13
Grace Carroll 11/15
Jonathan Levin 11/16
Dallas Hufman 11/17
Robin Hotakey 11/20
Carolyn Durham 11/21
Wendy Gatewood 11/22
David Keefe 11/22
Garry Lane 11/23
Susan Clevenger 11/26
Tracy Hudson 11/26
Terry Gatewood 11/28

Anniversaries
David & Suzanne Yates 11/1
David & Jean Graham 11/14
Jesse & Shannon Burford 11/17
Ray & Rosa Johnson 11/19
Glen & Susan Clevenger 11/26
Carl & Jean Wilkins 11/30
















Bless the Name of the Lord

Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise: be thankful unto Him, and bless
His name. Psalm 100:4

A few weeks ago, I was catching my breath afer getng the children dressed and out the door for school.
As I was cleaning the kitchen, I notced what I thought was a piece of trash peeking out from under the
refrigerator. When I picked it up, I saw three litle words writen in my 6-year-olds handwritng, God is
good. These three words stopped me in my tracks. I began to meditate on His goodness: He is good
because He revealed His goodness to my litle one. He allowed me to fnd the note. He provided the
breakfast that we just ate. He showed me mercy even though Ive messed up so many tmes, and on and
on. I immediately realized I was in Gods presence, and my soul couldnt help but express thanks to Him
and praise His name.

This is what the psalmist was teaching us. When we dwell on Gods eternal goodness, our hearts
inevitably respond with praise and thanksgiving. The tmes in our lives when we are not thankful are
because our eyes are not open to the blessings around us - even the litle things that lie upon the
ground.

Father, thank You for speaking to us. I pray that
we will have eyes to see Your blessings all
around us and faith like a child.

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