Spring 2016 Vol. 14 Issue 1

Upcoming Events 2

Scholarship Fund 3

Wesleyan Universities 4

Missions Updates 6

Jesus Film Update 6

Ministries 7

Loving Life Child Care 7

Autism Respite Program 7

Bethany Wesleyan Church Our MISSION ...presenting Jesus Christ to people in a relevant way.

S E R V I C E

5:00 PM—Meal Chicken & Rice Casserole Green Beans, Salad, Dessert

Must have a ticket to attend the dinner.

$7: Adults Free: Ages 3 & under $5: Ages 4-12 $22: Family

6:30 PM—Service Message by Dr. Harry Wood

Communion Passion Art Painting Autism Class Held

Nursery for infants & toddlers

The café will be closed this evening

Saturday, March 26 5:00 PM Service

Children’s ministry held up to grade 6

Sunday, March 27

9:00 AM Service Sunday school up through grade 12

NO adult elective classes

NO coffee & donuts fellowship

10:45 AM Service Family Worship Service will be held

Autism Class will be held

Classes held for ages 3-5

Friday, March 25

We have contracted with a company to place a cross and our name on the

exterior wall facing Blue Mountain Drive. The north entrance will also be

identified. This signage will be manufactured and installed by a local

contractor at the cost of $6,000. A donation of $1,000 has already been

received.

Nursery will be held during all services

The café will be open for all Easter services

The Autism Respite Program would like your child to enjoy a day of play, social

interaction, and a springtime craft while parents enjoy some time for themselves.

This program is for children (ages 2-18), diagnosed with Autism

Spectrum Disorder and siblings with/without a diagnosis.

ALL CHILDREN MUST BE REGISTERED!

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Autism Ministries

A Sunday Morning Program for Children

Up To Age 18 with Autism

10:45 AM Family Life Center Room 602A

Allows parents time for worship in the

Ministry Center

Questions? Contact Michele Kehlor 484.221.3046

or Dr. Dave Babb 484.223.7332

Current enrollment in LLCC is 130 children. Every

day, something fun is brewing in each class. The

staff strives to influence each child with love,

encouragement, a healthy teaching environment, and

Christian values. The children are having fun using

the new playground area. For more info, contact

610-767-1910 or maryl@bethanywes.org.

LLCC is now enrolling for the summer kids program.

3 Seminar Sessions beginning at 1:00 PM

Dinner 5:00 PM

Comedian 7:00 PM

Dr. Greg and Erin

Smalley Seminar Speakers

October 15, 2016 - 1:00 PM

Tickets on sale at Bethany Wesleyan Church & iTickets.com

Early Bird Price: $85 per couple

Starting Sept 1: $100 per couple

Individual Tickets: $50

No Childcare Provided

Jeff Allen Comedian

7:00 PM

Jason Gray has emerged as a songwriter of

extraordinary depth, with a noteworthy ability

to convey deep theological truths in engaging

three-and-a-half minute songs.

Known for his songs such as: Nothing Wasted;

With Every Act of Love; Love Will Have the

Final Word; Remind Me Who I Am.

$12 in advance; $15 the day of event

Z How To Study the Bible SEMINAR Y

During this seminar Dr. Stephen Lennox will offer a clear, step-by-step approach that anyone can follow. You'll have plenty of hands-on practice and opportunity for questions. Individual passages will become more clear when read in light of God's all-encompassing story of redemption. Beginners will be amazed at what they can do by the end of the sessions, and those with more experience will be equipped to dig deeper.

Dr. Lennox has served as a professor and author of

several books on the Bible. He is currently the

president of Kingswood University in New

Brunswick, Canada.

Saturday, June 18 9:00 - 2:00 PM

COST: $10.00 (includes lunch)

In the Ministry Center

Current Adult Electives

It is our goal at Bethany to teach

children about Jesus in a fun and

meaningful way! For the last few

weeks, we have enjoyed meaningful

lessons and small group times, learning about the

Promises of God. These small group interactions are

extremely helpful in deepening the faith of a child.

Along with learning, the children also have the

opportunity to be a part of some fun “theme” nights.

Upcoming activities include indoor pool parties,

bowling nights, and fun with Tootsie the Clown for the

little ones! There is always something new and

exciting to be a part of at Kingdom Kids! Our last

event before the summer will take place on May 18.

Like on Facebook BWC The Bridge

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The Bridge is an exciting ministry for ages 18 - 23.

Next Event Sunday, April 3 at 6 PM

FLC Room 601

Join the group for a time of

Worship, Fun, Community & a

short time of learning.

at Bethany Wesleyan

SATURDAY APRIL 9th, 2016 Respite: 11:00 am till 3:00 pm

No Cost! Donations Accepted.

Contact Michele: 484-221-3046 or

mkehlor@yahoo.com

Next Event! May 4, 2016

Covered Dish Luncheon

12:00 PM FLC Dining Room

Invite a friend for a great time!

Sunday 9:00 AM

Soul Shift

Bible Studies for Life

The Bridge Young Adults

Sunday 10:45 AM

Study of Galatians

Wednesday 6:30 PM

GriefShare

Prayer Group

Men’s Group

Book Study: Hope When

You Need It Most

Cord of Three * Caregiver’s Support Group

Chronic Pain Support Group * Celebrate Recovery

Wednesday nights 6:30 - 7:30 PM

Worship / Lesson / Small Group Sessions / Games!!

PENN JERSEY

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Indiana Wesleyan University in Marion, IN

Dr. David Wright, President

Oklahoma Wesleyan University in Bartlesville, OK

Dr. Everett Piper, President

Houghton College in Houghton, NY

Dr. Shirley Mullen, President

Dr. Todd Voss, President

Southern Wesleyan College in Central, SC

Kingswood University, Sussex New Brunswick, Canada

Dr. Stephen Lennox

President

I'm so thankful for Bethany Wesleyan and the generosity with the college fund. I attend IWU and it is very expensive, so any bit of money helps. The money I receive from the church allows me to pursue my dream of becoming a health care professional. My experience at IWU has been such a blessing. I've not only grown as a person, but in my faith as well. I can't wait to see how God will use me to minister as a nurse! — Katie Smith - IWU

Having the scholarship available to me is amazing! It helps relieve some of the everyday stress that college students face with their financials. Also, the fact that the church offers this to me shows me that they believe in me and my academic abilities. It feels good knowing BWC has my back. — Josh Kichline - Houghton College

Receiving this scholarship is one of the ways in which Danielle and I felt affirmed in our call to go back to school. Amidst the stress of figuring out how to pay for college - being young, married, and soon to be unemployed - this scholarship was a way in which we felt God was telling us: "hey, I will take care of you." Additionally, knowing that the church that fostered our faith affirmed our call and was willing to help financially meant the absolute world to us. — Joshua Jacob Mason (JJ and Danielle) - Houghton College

I’m so thankful for having received the BWC Scholar-ship over the past four years. God has used this scholarship to show me His faithfulness when I wasn’t sure how I was going to pay for school. I’m so thankful for all the people who have given to help make my education possible! — Alana Har-rington - IWU

Receiving the Church Matching scholarship from BWC has helped make it possible for me to pursue my dream and calling to serve others through medicine. It has also allowed me to make

connections with professors, coaches, and friends who have helped me grow as a follower of Christ. Having the support from my home church is a great blessing and it affirms the generosity which I hope to practice in my own life — Tyler Laubach - IWU

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Each year, BWC invites high school seniors and college students who attend BWC to apply

for a Gilbert/Florence Ziegenfuss Scholarship if they plan to attend any of the five Wesleyan

colleges and universities, which include Houghton College, Indiana Wesleyan University,

Kingswood University, Oklahoma Wesleyan University, and Southern Wesleyan University.

BWC supports college students pursuing higher education at Wesleyan schools because we believe God calls

us to do so. Paul states, “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of

your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is — his good, pleasing and perfect

will” (Romans 12:1-2).

The mission of the Wesleyan colleges/universities is to help students use the Christ-centered, renewed mind.

For example, Indiana Wesleyan University describes itself as “a Christ-centered academic community

committed to changing the world by developing students in character, scholarship and leadership.” Likewise,

Houghton College “provides an academically challenging, Christ-centered education in the liberal arts and

sciences to students from diverse traditions and economic backgrounds and equips them to lead and labor as

scholar-servants in a changing world.” Each Wesleyan school prepares students to serve — some to serve as

ministers, worship leaders, and theologians, certainly, but others to serve as teachers, business people,

managers, doctors, social workers, artists, writers, and so on.

Each major, each occupation, is an opportunity to serve and an opportunity to bear witness to God’s grace. The

late Arthur F. Holmes argued that “. . . God’s redeeming grace also affects culture, for the people He makes

whole are cultural beings. . . .They bear witness by their lives, and that includes their arts and sciences and their

politics, to the God in whose image they are being re-created. God’s grace affects a culture through the cultural

penetration of those His grace redeems.”

By supporting our students, we support their future service in the world for God’s glory.

BWC has supported over 35 students with scholarships since 2000.

This year, at least ten students attending BWC are planning to attend Wesleyan colleges and universities.

Your donation to the BWC Scholarship Fund will help support our students as they pursue Christ-centered

educations. Contributions are accepted year-long toward this worthy cause.

Look for these immediate opportunities to make a donation:

A special collection the weekend of March 19 & 20.

The Good Friday Fundraising Dinner: 50% of the proceeds will support the Scholarship Fund.

Please Note: The scholarships provided through BWC are matched by each Wesleyan college/university

up to $1,800 per year per student!

Thank you for your support

Global Partners appointed Rod and Nancy Zottarelli to long-term

missionary service as Missionary Wellness Coaches. Their goal is to use

their experiences as missionaries, along with their pastoral spiritual gifts

and counseling skills, to help missionaries thrive and to support them in

times of need.

Rod & Nancy are currently engaged in partnership development, traveling

for several months to speak at churches. In April they will represent Global

Partners at the International Child Safety Protection Network Annual Conference in Virginia. In May they will

have the opportunity to be at Houghton College in New York at the first ever meeting of all the GP missionaries

from around the world. In June they head to Indiana for three weeks of training and meeting with new missionaries

before their field departure.

Rod & Nancy have weekly Skype meetings mentoring a missionary couple who is new to the Haiti field.

Presently, they are about 50% funded, with a goal of being close to 100% by the end of May!

July 10-16, 2016 Philippi, West Virginia

Partnering with World Vision

October 22-29, 2016 La Gonave, Haiti

Work alongside Myles & Anna Bodisch

Summer, 2017 XAI XAI, Mozambique

Work alongside Jim & Karen Pickett

For more info, contact James at 610-767-0289.

Bethany Wesleyan News www.bethanywes.org

UPCOMING

Since the “JESUS” film was first shown 35 years

ago, more than 200 million people have come to

know Christ through the ministry of The JESUS

Film Project®. Based on the Gospel of Luke, the

"JESUS" film has now been dubbed in more than

1,300 languages.

BWC 3-year contribution goal = $10,000

Given to date = $6,477.02.

The Bodisches have had a super busy team schedule over

the last month, and the next few months will look the

same. They are wrapping up several big construction

projects on the compound. Pray for balance of work and

family time for us and

our fellow missionaries.

Pictured here is the mode of transportation between the mainland

and La Gonave.

Growing up at Bethany Wesleyan Church I always thought it'd be awesome to go to a Wesleyan school, but knew it could be tricky financially. The help provided from this church family has been such a blessing, considering that my school, Indiana Wesleyan University, matches it. "Any little bit helps" is quite the truth when it comes to college! Thank you for helping me become one step closer to teaching the future generation of youth! — Alli Laubach - IWU