The

J une 2014 Vol. 7 Issue 6

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

June Calendar
p. 3

p. 4
Financials p. 5
Extended Session p. 5
Birthdays p. 5
Anniversaries p. 5
Upcoming Events p. 6

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



Bethesdas B.I.G. Summer
June - August 2014

Sunday Morning Message Theme
Marriage Maters / Family Maters
Ephesians 5:22 - 6:4
(Mini-Series within Current Ephesians Series)
Sunday Evening Family Gatherings
(All Ages - 6:00 PM)

June 1 Cake/Pie Aucton for His Vision/Our Mission
June 8 Answers in Genesis video
June 15 Fathers Day - No evening gathering
June 22 Music/Song Service
June 29 Answers in Genesis video
July 6 Independence Day Weekend - No evening gathering
July 13 Answers in Genesis video
July 20 VBS/Church Picnic (12-3 pm) - No evening gathering
July 27 Answers in Genesis video
August 3 No evening gathering
August 10 Answers in Genesis video
August 17 No evening gathering
August 24 Ice Cream Social - End of Summer Gathering
August 31 Labor Day Weekend - No Evening Gathering

Wednesday Night Outreach - 7:00 PM
(See weekly bulletn)
Play & Pray nights at local parks
Community Service Projects
Music & Ministry at Nursing Homes
SummerFest Business meetng - August 20
(Covered dish dinner at 6:30 pm)

THINK B.I.G.!
(Bold Impact for God)
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What Kind of Worship Style Does
Bethesda Have?

Have you ever thought about that queston? Have you
ever invited someone to church and didnt know what to
say when they asked you what kind of music the church
has? I thought I would take a minute this month to share
my vision for musical style at Bethesda and also try to an-
swer that queston for you.

Describing a churchs worship style can be a very confus-
ing mater. Ofen, when churches talk about music minis-
try, they use two diferent terms: traditonal and contem-
porary. Unfortunately these words are defned in so
many diferent ways that labeling worship as one or the
other ends up creatng confusion. We all imagine difer-
ent things when we hear these words. When some hear
the word traditonal they picture hymns and older songs.
Others picture an organ and regal music. Contemporary is
ofen used to describe music that has come out in the last
30 years. For someone in their 60s, a song that came out
30 years ago is stll a new contemporary song. For some-
one in their 20s, a 30 year old song is old, or traditonal.

To make things even more complicated, in an efort to
make everyone happy traditonal and contemporary
are put together into a blended style. Unfortunately,
people have diferent ideas of the perfect rato that is best
for such a blend. A congregaton can call their worship
blended because they sing a contemporary song two or
three tmes a month, but when someone else visits they
would describe that service as traditonal. And thus a
never ending cycle of not-so-descriptve words begins.

So, in describing what kind of worship Bethesda has I try
to avoid using all three of those words. When asked how I
try to select songs I ofen will say that I just try to pick
good music. I try to keep an open mind, listen to a wide
variety of musical styles, and pick music that comple-
ments the Word that is preached. There is no magic num-
ber of hymns I try to sing every week, and is no weekly
quota of new songs. Like I said, I just want to sing good
music, and more importantly, music that is centered and
focused on the Word of God.
Landon Orr

Marriage Matters/Family Matters
The above sermon series ttle is intended
to be provocatve: Is it a simple statement
of fact or is it a bold exclamaton?
Actually it is both. We need to under-
stand the maters of marriage and family from Gods per-
spectve. Why? Because, especially in todays dangerous
climate, the maters of marriage and family really do
mater!

Rather than get entangled in the many well-meaning and
helpful sociological arguments for traditonal marriage
and family, our primary focus will be the biblical defense.
And our primary scripture text will be from our current
Sunday morning study in Ephesians. For the months of
June, July, and August (with a couple of breaks along the
way), I plan to slow down the pace as we journey through
this marvelous leter from the Apostle Paul as we enter
his secton addressing marriage and family.

In more of a big-picture way (with strong awareness of
the context of Pauls message), we will spend the frst few
weeks covering: The Patern of Marriage, The Power of
Marriage, The Pledge of Marriage, The Purpose of
Marriage, The Progression of Marriage, and The Partners
in Marriage. From that last-mentoned topic, we will then
examine more closely The Spirit-Filled Wife and The
Spirit-Filled Husbandaddressing biblical roles and re-
sponsibilites. Finally, we will move into the parent-child
secton: Kingdom Kids and Parentng 101.

I realize that with vacaton opportunites this summer
(including our own plans), it may be difcult to atend
each Sunday. But make every efort to atend when in
town, and if away do secure a CD or DVD. As a pastor who
loves his fock and wants the very best for our families, I
just cant emphasize enough how important this series
will beespecially in a culture that is leveling its strong-
est artllery to destroy the sanctty of the homeGods
frst line of defense in a fallen world, and therefore Sa-
tans frst line of ofense and atack. Even if you are single,
living alone, a senior adult, or have a terrifc marriage and
family, we all need to be together, supportng one anoth-
er in this study together. Also, important principles on
inter-personal relatonships that apply to all of us will be
gleaned in the course of this study.

With Vacaton Bible School and many other opportunites
coming, lets, by His grace, make this indeed a B.I.G. sum-
mer for His glory!
Gary Burden
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Excited to announce
Bethesda's Awana program
is expanding to include 6th - 8th grade! Please
begin praying for the families we will be ministering
to in the coming year, especially those God has
placed on your heart to invite. I could never say
enough about the overwhelming support of the
congregaton here, or the level of excitement and
commitment of our leaders. Serving alongside so
many wonderful people has been such a blessing as
we strive to build another generaton of families
who will Know, Love, and Serve the Lord!





Word of mouth is always the best advertse-
ment. Would you, our church family, share
with your family and friends about the open-
ing of our WEE Ones Preschool? We are
excited about what the Lord can do through
this outreach in our community. We
appreciate your prayers and support. Here is
the basic informaton:

Bethesda WEE Ones Preschool
4967 Hwy 70 W Business
Clayton, NC 27520
bethesdaclayton.com/weeones
Bethesda Baptst Church is proud to
announce the opening of our caring, Christ-
centered Weekday Early Educaton program.
WEE Ones is now acceptng enrollment
applicatons. If you have a child age 2 through
Pre-K, contact us at 919-907-0933 or
weeones@bethesdaclayton.com.

WEE Ones opens on Tuesday, September 2,
2014. We will operate from 9:15 AM to
1:00 PM and ofer 2, 3, and 5 day programs.

Sunday school and children church
literature- Please place your old Sunday
school and children church literature in the
marked box in the workroom. This recy-
cled literature is used to help pastors and
laypeople teach and disciple fellow
believers. Studies show that 80 percent of
Christan believers outside of the U.S. have
no Christan literature available to them.
YOUTH BASKET AUCTION
June 29, 2014

To help raise money to send
our students to summer camp
(Centrifuge at Ridgecrest,
NC), the youth are hosting
Bethesda's fifth annual basket auction.
We would like for each Sunday School
class, or other group, to prepare one or
more special baskets and place them in the
foyer. This year, we ask that the value of
each basket not exceed $50. (You may
want to have several baskets of lesser
value). The more baskets we have, the
better. We suggest you be very creative,
keeping within this price range.
Next, we ask you to shop around and find
the baskets on which you want to bid.
When you find the basket or baskets you
want, place what you feel is an appropriate
starting bid on the list attached to the
basket. (Baskets can be dropped off in the
church foyer beginning June 15th). The
auction will end on Sunday, June 29th with
a good, old-fashioned, hamburger and hot
dog cook-out for lunch. So join in the fun
and help send our youth to camp.

See attitional notes about auction in Sundays
bulletin
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1
Weekly Sunday
Service

Cake & Pie
Auction 6:00 PM
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3

Deacons
Meeting
7:00 PM
4

Bethesda Summer
Schedule B. I. G.
7.00 PM
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Weekly
Sunday Service &
Recognition of
Graduates

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Bethesda Summer
Schedule B. I. G.
7.00 PM
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14

Senior Adult
Event
15 PM
15

Fathers Day
Weekly
Sunday Service
No Evening
Activities

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17

18

Bethesda Summer
Schedule B. I. G.
9.00 PM


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10

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22


Weekly
Sunday Service
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25

Bethesda Summer
Schedule B. I. G.
7.00 PM
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VBS Workday
10-12 N
29

Weekly
Sunday Service
Youth Basket
Auction
30





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9:15 am ................................................................... Bible Study Fellowship
10:30 am ......................................................... Morning Worship Celebraton
Bethesdas B. I. G. Sunday Night Schedule
6:00 PM
Sunday Schedule Wednesday Night Schedule

Bethesdas B..I. G. Summer Schedule
(see weekly bulletin)
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JJUNE EXTENDED SESSION
AND KIDS CHURCH
Sunday, June 1 - AM
Babies: Kathleen McLamb
& Cathy Johnson

2s: Heather Henry &
Ashley Fannin

3s/4s: Julie Brueggen &
Tara Baker

K-3rd Kids Church
Frances Burden &
Robin Hotakey

Sunday, June 1 - PM
Sharon Johnson &
Sharon Levin

Wednesday, June 4
Bethesdas B.I.G. Schedule


Sunday, June 8 - AM
Babies: Brandi Sauer &
Brandon & Hannah Beasley

2s: Mandy & Brianna
Windham

3s/4s: Shay & Erin
Nuckols

K-3rd Kids Church
Ginger Starling &
Angel Duncan

Sunday, June 8 PM
Jane & Johnnie Gatlin

Wednesday, June 11
Bethesdas B.I.G. Schedule
Sunday, June 15 - AM
Babies: Sondra Gatewood
& Cheryl Chicki

2s: Britany &
Andrew Arant

3s/4 s: Wendy &
Chris Gatewood

K-3rd Kids Church
Tyler Henry &
David Duncan

Sunday, June 15- PM
No Actvites

Wednesday, June 18
Bethesdas B.I.G. Schedule


Sunday, June 22 - AM
Babies: Faye Wells &
Sara Orr
2s: Ryan & Miranda
Godsell
3s/4s: Kirk & Christy
Richardson
K-3rd Kids Church
Terry Gatewood &
Josh Murphy
Sunday, June 22 - PM
Sarah Jay & Cherilyn
Murphy
Wednesday, June 25
Bethesdas B.I.G. Schedule


Sunday, June 29 - AM
Babies: Faye Parrish &
Elvis & John Farr
2s: Sondra Gatewood &
Louise Gilmore
3s/4s: Adam & Jaime
Hufman
K-3rd Kids Church
Nicole & Michael Ritchie
Sunday, June 29 - PM
Larkin & Brigite Creech
Wednesday, July 2
Bethesdas B.I.G. Schedule


Preschool Regis.
Desk
Diane Duncan

Date S.S.
AM
Worship
Budget
Ofering
His Vision
Our Mission
Apr. 27 96 155 4,123.00 535.00
May 4 90 131 6,659.00 1,580.00
May 11 90 192 6,083.12 620.35
May 18 92 143 5,684.70 1,150.00
May 25 65 133 5,127.75 1,145.00
Total 433 754 27,677.57 5,030.35
Avg. 87 151 5,535.51 1,006.07
Average Atendance & Oferings for May 2013
Avg. 95 138 5,678.93 4,591.67
Facts & Figures for May 2014

June Birthdays
Jennifer Harrison 4th
Brian Murphy 4th
Sarah Dawson 5th
Elaine Forman 8th
Bobby Jones 8th
onja Bustos 11th
Carole McNeece 3th
George Coton 17th
Vickie Beasley 19th
Mac Beasley 19th
Joy Bryant 19th
Savannah Beasley 27th
Bety Lee 27th
Misty Carroll 28th
John Farr 30th

June Anniversaries
Johnnie & Jane Gatlin 1st
Phillip & Ginger Starling 8th
Seth & Nicole Langdon 11th
Kirk & Christy Richardson 12th
Charles & Sue Wilson 12th
Michael & Nicole Ritchie 13th
Terry & Sondra Gatewood 14th
Brian & Cherilyn Murphy 18th
Robert & Sharon Orchard 27th

Events for July







Vacation Bible School
Saturday, July 19 - Sunday Morning July 20, 2014




Church-wide Picnic
Sunday Evening, July 20
12 N - 3:00 PM

At the church