| Community Outreach Update |
. . . I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me." ~ Matthew 25:40
 Matthew 25 Sunday, February 14
Sunday, February 14, provides two more opportunities for us to show Christ's love to our neighbors in need. On this particular Matthew 25 Sunday we will have two opportunities:
- Clothing Drive for Along Side Ministries
- Blood Drive with United Blood Services
Along Side Ministries Needs Clothes and Fabrics
The men and women in our Discipleship Training Programs and those served by Prison Transition Services need usable clothing, shoes & fabrics. Prison Transition Services has helped several hundred men and women in the past year released in "prison blues" (clothing). They come to Prison Transition Services, located at Along Side Ministries' office, and receive immediate assistance, including clothing, toiletries, training for online employment search, food vouchers and bus passes. They are also linked to other community support services as needed.
All Fabrics Are Needed - Rugs, towels, sheets, curtains, comforters, torn and well-used clothing. All items must be clean.
Along Side Ministries (ASM) is in its 11th year of serving Christian men and women coming out of prison. ASM is recognized by the Arizona Department of Corrections as the premier model for transition from prison to society. The mentor program, in conjunction with training and programming at our Discipleship Training Centers, has proven successful over many years. God loves His children coming out of prison, and has blessed ASM and the champions who give of their time and resources to minister to "the least of these."
Bob Corelli, bcorelli@cox.net
Blood Drive
United Blood Services will bring their bus to Bethany Community Church on Sunday, February 14, from 7:30am to noon for a blood drive. Give blood. Be a hero!
Did you know . . . one out of every five hospital patients requires blood? Make sure Arizona patients have the transfusions they need. Find the hero in you. Give blood three times a year.
Your single donation can save several lives because blood can be separated into components. In just one hour, you could be a hero for an accident victim, a person undergoing surgery and a child receiving treatment for cancer.
Here are ways to sign up:
1. Go to www.bloodhero.com and enter the sponsor code BethanyCommunity (all one word) to set your own appointment.
2. Sign up at the Blood Drive table in the courtyard.
3. Call the Schedule Coordinator, Bonnie O'Neal, at 480.838.2916.
- Adriane Grimaldi, Bethany Learning Center
I  -HELP
But, the needs continue. To find out more how you can help those less fortunate through the I-HELP and/or related programs, please visit the Bethany Community Outreach web page.
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Our new Mission Statement (Join Jesus. Show Others.) along with the reduction in size of our staff have prompted new assignments and titles for our staff.
- Richard Hendrix, Lead Pastor
- John Wood, Missional Life Pastor1
- Robyn Dahl, Community Life Pastor2
- Sheri Baltzer, Children and Student Life Pastor
- David Robinson, High School Pastor
- Josh Harper, Middle School/Transformers Pastor
 - Les Hirst, Senior Adult Care Pastor
- Kathy Feruglio, Volunteer Life Director3
- Pat Sullivan, Bethany Learning Center Director
- Kathy Huizingh, Finance Director
- Robert Raimondi, Campus Operations Director
- Brad Cady, Technical Director
- Suzanne Choi, Early Childhood Director
- Penny Campa, Office Coordinator4
- Shirley Barnes, Accounting Specialist
- Pat Hostetler, Information Technology
- Maria Coronado, Housekeeping
- Dwight Brewer, Accompanist
- Rebecca Johnston, Resource Coordinator
- Jayne Schaefer, Communication Consultant
- Sarah Sandhaus, Graphic Design Consultant
1John Wood, Missional Life Pastor is responsible for equipping, motivating and mobilizing the people of Bethany for missional living and service in our immediate community and around the world. He is focused on helping individuals and groups at Bethany invest their time, talent and energies in service and ministry opportunities that build the kingdom of God through works of love, mercy and justice.
2Robyn Dahl, Community Life Pastor is responsible for helping people become connected with others at Bethany in small groups, faith communities and other face-to-face groups that foster genuine belonging, community, service and personal growth. She is focused on helping people move from attendees and spectators to committed members of the Bethany family who are growing together as God's people.
3Kathy Feruglio, Volunteer Life Director is responsible for helping people move from being consumers to servants. She is focused on helping people discover their areas of giftedness and finding meaningful opportunities for their time, talents and energies to make a world-changing difference on the Bethany campus or out in our community.
4Penny Campa, Office Coordinator is responsible for managing the Bethany office with a focus on providing timely information, connections and resources to people calling or visiting the church offices or seeking information through the Bethany web page or our printed materials.
Richard Hendrix
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| Note from Partners in Prayer |
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Do you agree that a "Spiritual Awakening" is needed in this great nation of ours? Could that be something that starts at Bethany Community Church?
 Many here at Bethany believe that we as a nation need to be directed back to honoring God with all of our hearts, minds and souls. We need to get back to our first love, Jesus Christ. We believe that starts with prayer. A sincere, faithful, worship-filled quiet time with God our Father, Jesus Christ our Savior, and led by the Holy Spirit.
If you believe this also, would you consider joining other like-minded people in meeting monthly for a time of prayer? Would you be available to pray with others during one (or more) Sundays in the choir room during Worship time? Would you be willing to come along side our staff, elders and congregation in your own quiet time with the Lord by praying for their support and protection?
Please email Harry Stanford at pryrwar@yahoo.com for more information. God Bless. |
| Free Car Wash for the Ladies! |
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Women of Bethany--the Men's Ministry would like to show their appreciation and love for you by providing a free car wash during both services on Sunday, February 14. Drop your car off with the Valet at the west entrance before heading in to church and your car should be clean, shiny and ready for you when you return!
- John Wallace |
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Faithful Early Childhood Volunteers - Part 3 |
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In the December and January editions of the eNews, we highlighted the wonderful individuals who serve regularly as Sunday school teachers in the A building. Since then we have had some new folks join our Early Childhood Team of regular teachers. We want to welcome: Cynthia Elwick, Mike Goslin, and Harry and Erin Stanford. And, we want to thank them for stepping forward to help love and teach the little people in our church!
Also, the Early Childhood Ministry could not go on without the many people who have been willing to fill in as substitute when the regular teachers have been sick or out of town. Helping out in this capacity are: Valerie Berry, Theresa Board, Kelly Brown, Lance Cretchfield, Pat Davidson, Dorothy Denyer, Shawn and Marcey Felter, Jennifer Hendrix, Barbara Hess, Amy Huizingh, Robin Johnson, Ron Kennedy, Theresa Koepke, Doug Larish, Greg Miller, Karen Noggle, Cindy Palmer, Beth Phillips, Diana Rhoades, Matt Rokusek, Amber Ronan, Sheri Ronan, Randy Schuster, Jacque Starks, Latha Thomas, and Polly Vogt. A big thank you to all for your flexibility and willingness to help!
Thirdly, we would be remiss if we did not mention the faithful cadre of student helpers who serve in the A building during the 10:45 service. These are: Emily Ames, Tiffany Gong, Trina Negley, Emily Quihuis, Katelyn Roberts, Megan Robbins, Emily Smith, Nicholas Smith, Alexa Tornquist, and Timberlyne Ziuraitis. Thank you, students, for your care for the younger children!
And finally, there were some great people who helped to make Christmas Eve a special time for both the A building children and their parents. So here's a special thanks to those "risk-takers:" Shirley Barnes, Ed Berry, John and Fran Carey, Larry and Bonnie Evearitt, Peggy Levesque, Missy Melheim, and Marnie Pickering. I trust your Christmas time was just that much brighter for having spent it with small children!
Each and every volunteer in the A Building is a special person who adds a unique dynamic to the Early Childhood Ministry. We are grateful for each one of them!
If you have a heart to love little children and play a role in their spiritual and personal development, there is still room on our Early Childhood Team for you. Contact me if you'd like to talk more about the options available.
- Suzanne Choi, Early Childhood Director, schoi@bethanycc.com, 480.831.5005 or 480.491.1347
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Upcoming Program and Event Highlights |
The Bethany Campus will be closed Monday, February 15 in observance of President's Day.
Programs
Adults
GROW Sonrise - February 3, 10, 17 & 24
GROW PM - February 3, 10, 17 & 24
GROW AM - February 4, 11, 18 & 25
Girlfriend Connection - February 12
Men's Morning Breakfast - February 2, 9, 16 & 23
Godly Principles Study - February 3, 10, 17 & 24
Men's Work Morning - February 20
HSM Small Groups - February 3, 10, 17 & 24
HSM UthBuild Mexico Trips - March 7-12 & March 14-19
MSM Small Groups - February 3, 10, 17 & 24
MSM Missions - March 15-19 & March 22-26
Events
Child Dedication - February 21 | |
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