Bedford Church of the Nazarene We would like to take
Welcome to Bedford Church of the Nazarene We would like to take this opportunity to welcome & thank you for worshipping with us today. We pray that you feel the Presence of our Almighty & living God in our service. If you are a first-time visitor, please check the seat pocket in front of you and fill out the “buff” color card. Take it to the Guest Services Desk after the service & receive your Welcome Gift. October is Pastor Appreciation Month. Let's show our pastor and staff how much we appreciate them! There will be a church wide celebration at the end of the month. Youth Pastor Candidate Meet and Greet TONIGHT @ 6:00pm in Sherman Hall we will be having a time of question & answer with him and his wife. Teens and their families are encouraged to join us along with anyone who has a heart for youth ministry. Operation Christmas Child: The “kick-off” begins TODAY! Shoeboxes with a list of suggested items are available in the foyer. Collection week will be Nov. 12th through Nov. 19th. Make the difference in the life of a child this Christmas Season Trunk or Treat at Laura’s Home (City Mission) The City Mission will be hosting a Trunk or Treat Event at Laura’s Home on Saturday, Oct. 28th from 7:00pm to 10:00pm. They would love our help! If you would like to sponsor a trunk, you must RSVP at https:// www.thecitymission.org/trunk-treat/ by October 22nd (Please keep it non-scary and no weapons). You can also help by donating candy or items for the Moms by Oct. 22nd. Stop by the display in the foyer to pick up a magnet. Please Contact Jaime Buxton with any questions ALL Church Work Day Join us on Saturday, October 21st from 9:00am to 1:00pm as we work on various projects on the inside and outside of our church property. “Sewing Seeds” Ministry Starting Oct. 11th from 6:00pm to 8:00 See the display in the foyer for more information Next YAK will be Oct. 20th @ 7:00 at the Childress Home WINGS: Women in Gods Service Ladies Fall Craft Event Friday, November 3, 2017 from 6:30 p.m.—9:30 p.m. The cost is $15 which includes dinner & a craft. Registration begins today.
BCN KIDS 4:14U Ministry Opportunity The Kindergarten class is in need of a co-small group leader for 2nd service each Sunday. See Wendy if you can fill this need. Club 56 October 15th from 5:00pm to 6:00pm Born to Be Brave Every boy needs a man to look up to. So whether you are a father or father figure, grab your 7-12-year-old son and join the Born to Be Brave Tour for a night of adventure, airborne projectiles and digging into God’s word. The event will be in Canton on Sunday, Oct. 15th. We will leave the church at 5:30pm. Tickets are $17. See Wendy Ley by October 11th if you are interested. Jingle Jam Info Meeting Calling all interested actors, singers, dancers, “wannabes”, and behind the scene workers. Join us NEXT Sunday, Oct. 8th in the children’s chapel immediately following 2nd service for a quick 15-minute informational meeting. Save the Date: Secret Keeper Girl November 16th in Middleburg Hts. Watch for more details. NaCl News 7th-12th Grade Teens Striving to be the “Salt of the Earth” NO NaCl Tonight Come to the Meet & Greet in Sherman @ 6:00pm Wednesday @ 7:00 pm Get Salty in the Teen Center Midweek connection time with games & the study of John. Sunday Oct. 29th Fall Hayride at Strongsville Chalet. Leave the church @ 5:00pm and return @ 10:00pm Cost is $15 (includes transportation, hayride, s’mores & drinks) Bring extra $$ for concessions. Sign up in Ernie’s office. See Vanessa H. with questions. Teen Girls Bible Study-Oct. 27th - 5 to 8 @ The Viskers Men’s Basketball Attention High School Juniors/Seniors & College Age: Basketball has started back up on Thursdays. There will be a Bible Study/Mentoring time from 6:30 to 7:00 and then those that attend the entire study will be given court time until 9:00 Check out the NaCl Facebook Page for more information.
Monthly Financial Update for the month of September Tithes & Offerings $50,793 Budgeted $52,916 Faith Promise YTD$12,708 Goal $65,000 Combined Worship Service Join us for family worship on Sunday, October 15th @ 10:30 as our NCO District Impact team leads us in a time of praise. Six of our own teens are on the Impact Team. Children in Kindergarten – 6th grade will join us in the sanctuary. Childcare will be provided from birth-pre-k Prayers for Pastor(s) Family: Draw my pastor into deeper worship of You. Give my pastor a vision of heaven and keep him/her from traditions that hold the form of godliness but deny its power (Isaiah 6; Revelation 4; 2 Tim. 3;5). Birthdays/Anniversaries of the staff and their families Callen Ley birthday - October 13th BCN Ministry Team R. Michael Dennis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lead Pastor Ernie Ley . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Director of Family and Youth Ministries Matt Henry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Worship Leader Wendy Ley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of Children’s Ministries Anita Whitney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Administrative Assistant Debbie Dennis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Executive Assistant
We believe God wants us to grow by reaching people who don’t know Christ with the Gospel and to disciple them in the faith.
October 8, 2017 What’s Happening? Tuesday:
BSF (Bible Study Fellowship) @ 7:00p.m.
Wednesday: Sewing Seeds @ 6:00p.m. in the War Room Get Salty (Teen Bible Study) @ 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Thursday:
Grounds Ministry @ 9:00 a.m. Ladies Bible Study @ 10:00 a.m. Men’s Basketball @ 6:30p.m.
Check out more events on our calendar by scanning the code below, and heading to our church website
365 Center Rd. Bedford, Ohio 44146 440-232-7440 bcn.org [email protected] Church Office Hours Monday-Thursday 8:00am to 3:00pm
BCN KIDS 4:14U Ministry Opportunity The Kindergarten class is in need of a co-small group leader for 2nd service each Sunday. See Wendy if you can fill this need. Club 56 October 15th from 5:00pm to 6:00pm Born to Be Brave Every boy needs a man to look up to. So whether you are a father or father figure, grab your 7-12-year-old son and join the Born to Be Brave Tour for a night of adventure, airborne projectiles and digging into God’s word. The event will be in Canton on Sunday, Oct. 15th. We will leave the church at 5:30pm. Tickets are $17. See Wendy Ley by October 11th if you are interested. Jingle Jam Info Meeting Calling all interested actors, singers, dancers, “wannabes”, and behind the scene workers. Join us NEXT Sunday, Oct. 8th in the children’s chapel immediately following 2nd service for a quick 15-minute informational meeting. Save the Date: Secret Keeper Girl November 16th in Middleburg Hts. Watch for more details. NaCl News 7th-12th Grade Teens Striving to be the “Salt of the Earth” NO NaCl Tonight Come to the Meet & Greet in Sherman @ 6:00pm Wednesday @ 7:00 pm Get Salty in the Teen Center Midweek connection time with games & the study of John. Sunday Oct. 29th Fall Hayride at Strongsville Chalet. Leave the church @ 5:00pm and return @ 10:00pm Cost is $15 (includes transportation, hayride, s’mores & drinks) Bring extra $$ for concessions. Sign up in Ernie’s office. See Vanessa H. with questions. Teen Girls Bible Study-Oct. 27th - 5 to 8 @ The Viskers Men’s Basketball Attention High School Juniors/Seniors & College Age: Basketball has started back up on Thursdays. There will be a Bible Study/Mentoring time from 6:30 to 7:00 and then those that attend the entire study will be given court time until 9:00 Check out the NaCl Facebook Page for more information.
Monthly Financial Update for the month of September Tithes & Offerings $50,793 Budgeted $52,916 Faith Promise YTD$12,708 Goal $65,000 Combined Worship Service Join us for family worship on Sunday, October 15th @ 10:30 as our NCO District Impact team leads us in a time of praise. Six of our own teens are on the Impact Team. Children in Kindergarten – 6th grade will join us in the sanctuary. Childcare will be provided from birth-pre-k Prayers for Pastor(s) Family: Draw my pastor into deeper worship of You. Give my pastor a vision of heaven and keep him/her from traditions that hold the form of godliness but deny its power (Isaiah 6; Revelation 4; 2 Tim. 3;5). Birthdays/Anniversaries of the staff and their families Callen Ley birthday - October 13th BCN Ministry Team R. Michael Dennis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lead Pastor Ernie Ley . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Director of Family and Youth Ministries Matt Henry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Worship Leader Wendy Ley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of Children’s Ministries Anita Whitney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Administrative Assistant Debbie Dennis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Executive Assistant
We believe God wants us to grow by reaching people who don’t know Christ with the Gospel and to disciple them in the faith.
October 8, 2017 What’s Happening? Tuesday:
BSF (Bible Study Fellowship) @ 7:00p.m.
Wednesday: Sewing Seeds @ 6:00p.m. in the War Room Get Salty (Teen Bible Study) @ 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Thursday:
Grounds Ministry @ 9:00 a.m. Ladies Bible Study @ 10:00 a.m. Men’s Basketball @ 6:30p.m.
Check out more events on our calendar by scanning the code below, and heading to our church website
365 Center Rd. Bedford, Ohio 44146 440-232-7440 bcn.org [email protected] Church Office Hours Monday-Thursday 8:00am to 3:00pm
