Day to Day Ministry - 2 Tim 4:2 “Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction.”

-Empowered by the Holy Spirit in the teaching of the Word

-Boldness to speak matters of God’s own heart; Grace to be encouragers of the body of Christ

-Wisdom to know what to say, how to say it, and when to say it

-To pursue a blameless walk before God

Keeping Watch - Acts 20:28 “Keep watch over yourselves and all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God, which he bought with his own blood.”

-Grace to remain watchful over themselves, that they may not stray from God’s will

-A heart, wisdom, and discernment to lead as Jesus would Jesus lead.

-Grace to remember that this is Jesus’ flock.

-Thanksgiving for the watch-care that our leaders exercise

Authority - Hebrews 13:17 Have confidence in your leaders and submit to their authority, because they keep watch over you as those who must give an account. Do this so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no benefit to you.

-Grace to leaders to lead with love, grace, patience, and perseverance.

-Grace to the flock to submit to authority out of reverence for Christ.

-Wisdom and grace to learn to respect leaders that may not always lead in the way we would choose.

-God to raise selfless shepherds for His people, men who exhibit the character displayed in 1 Timothy 3.

-God to reveal the hearts of the shepherds that He desires to lead us.

-Training of the men God desires to lead His church.

Operation Kindness reflects a cooperative desire by areas churches to bless the community with the joy of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. We would like to give 1000 Easter buckets to children in area hospitals, shelters, and senior adults in nursing homes the week preceding Easter. You can assist us in the following ways:

1. Pray that lives will be transformed by the Gospel. An age-appropriate gospel tract and a blessing card directing them to the website www.jesusforgenesee.com. will be in each bucket.

2. Purchase a variety candy that we can put in the buckets. It doesn't have to be Easter candy per se, but it does have to be packaged candy. Unfortunately b/c of the pandemic restrictions no home made treats will be accepted. Please have the candy at Bethany by no later than March 21.

3. We will fill the buckets on March 23 at Bethany. If you can help us on that day for either the whole day or a portion of it, we will be grateful for your help.

If you have any questions about how you can participate, please feel free to contact us.

Irma’s 100th birthday is coming up in a couple of months. Irma’s family would like to collect letters from all her friends and family that could be made into a scrapbook for her.

Please keep letters to one page. (Can be handwritten or typed). Please include a specific memory or memories, something you have learned from Grandma, or a way she has influenced your life. PLEASE send pictures! Pictures of you with Irma, or pictures of just you that could be included in the scrapbook.

Please send to Laura Munro by March 10th. If digital please email them to ljmunro84@gmail.com; or mail them to her physical address:Laura Munro, 10959 Ridge View Trail, Fenton, MI 48430

PLEASE keep it a secret!

If your child is interested in pursuing being baptized or learning more about believer’s baptism we are looking to begin another class on the topic of baptism. If your child is interested please connect with Pastor Jonathan or Traci Wass.

If you would be interested in donating your cans, please contact Pastor Jonathan and he will arrange a time with you to bring your cans to the church building.