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Thank you for all the donations sent to help support our troops and Afghanistan refugees. 6 large boxes were sent with over 2,000 toothbrushes, 1,000 toothpastes, and 500 stuffed animals and snacks. BELONG Sunday We are going to start meeting on the second Sunday of every month to focus on what it means to BELONG, BECOME & GO BEYOND. The first meeting in September will focus on BELONG. We invite anyone who is new or wants to reconnect to join us for a time of refreshments and a chance to talk with Pastor Joe & some of our leaders. It will be an informal time of learning more about Bethlehem SCV – who we are as a church & what it means to be part of this loving family. Healing & Prayer Service Tuesday, September 7th @ 7:00pm This service will be held on the first Tuesday of each month in the Prayer Garden in our Worship Center Dinner & Bible Study resumes on Wednesday, September 8 Please mark your calendars to join us in new opportunities for fellowship and Bible Study! More class details and information about our health and safety plans will be communicated soon. Dinner will be available in the Worship Center from 5:45-6:30pm Studies for all ages from 6:30-8:00pm All 5th & 6th grade students and their parents are invited to a special orientation to our CrossWalk ministry – “Cross In” September 8 at 6:30pm. The leaders will share the schedule, distribute class materials, plus fun & games! Walk for Life September 25th @ 8:00am 25300 Rye Canyon Road, Valencia The walk includes an option to walk through the SCV Pregnancy Center Clinic. Visit the Connection Center. Join with the Bethlehem SCV team and the Santa Clarita community of faith to WALK FOR LIFE! You can make a difference by providing life affirming services to protect life, right here in Santa Clarita. This year, the in-person Walk event will begin at Crossroads Community Church OR walk on your own, with family, or close friends anywhere you choose. River Rally September 18 8:00-11:00am Gather with the Bethlehem SCV family and our community to help preserve one of the last natural river systems in Southern California by cleaning up a portion of the Santa Clara River. We would like to know who is planning to attend – it will be a fun opportunity to serve our community together. Visit the Connection Center. Crossfire STOKED Movie Two Opportunities to Watch: “To Save A Life” in preparation for our Fall STOKED Bible Study Sunday, August 29th – 11:00pm Worship Center Saturday, September 4th – 6:30pm Worship Center Voters Meeting Monday, September 20th at 7:00pm Please save the date for the next Voters Meeting – Monday, September 20th at 7:00pm. This meeting will include the annual budget presentation, discussion and vote for approval. You will be able to attend the meeting in-person or digitally. Friday nights at 6:30pm, beginning August 27th, we will begin a six-week series exploring how Scripture interprets Scripture, titled “LETTING GOD’S WORD BRIDGE THE GAP.” *Special music performed by: Garrett Atkinson* We will begin to answer the question: Do the Jewish Scriptures, TANAKH (Old Testament) and the Christian Gospels (New Testament) agree on the Nature, Person, and Work of God in fulfilling God’s plan for mankind? And… How the thread that runs throughout Scripture is Messiah Himself, Y’shua (Jesus). We will explore this question and others regarding Jewish and Christian beliefs. Week 1. What is the Bible? Week 2. Are Judaism and Christianity compatible or entirely different? Week 3. What’s the inspiration of the Bible? And does it matter? Week 4. Mitzvah and grace, what’s the difference? Week 5. Do the Jewish festivals relate to Christianity? Can Christians celebrate Jewish festivals? Week 6. What is the Messiah? MEN’S BIBLE BREAKFAST Saturday, September 25 from 9am-11am An RSVP link will be made available soon – let us know if you are interested in helping prepare the breakfast. Contacts: Deacon Barry (661)810-0995 or Mike Donnelly (661)201-2165 Save the date for the 77th Annual Conference of the Southern California District Lutheran Laymen’s League “Bringing Christ to the Nations” Saturday October 9, 2021 Concordia University Irvine Family Promise Golf Tournament Fundraiser Monday, October 18, 2021 Sand Canyon Country Club For more information visit the Connection Center on Sunday mornings or email the office. Deacon Corner Did you know that our God Answers Prayers (GAP) ministry requires any person that stands in the GAP to have a training session? One of the most important items covered is; CONFIDENTIALITY. We have a strict rule that what is prayed in GAP is not allowed to be discussed with anybody else including the Pastor. Deacon Gary McAdam Let your light shine for Jesus Join Us for Worship Every Sunday 8:00am – Traditional Worship 9:30am – Contemporary Worship We will continue to livestream our Traditional and Contemporary services The services are available LIVE, Sundays at 8:00am and 9:30am, and are recorded to watch, rewatch or share anytime. the stream is available at the following locations: here in this App! bethlehemscv.com facebook.com/bethlehemscv vimeo.com/bethlehemscv youtube.com/bethlehemscv Please let the Bethlehem staff know if you have any questions or if you need help in any way. You are in our prayers. Mid-week Bible Studies Every Wednesday Kids of the Kingdom (age 4-4th grade) video lessons posted each Wednesday Women’s Bible Study: Wednesday: 10:00am-11:30am, Room 5 Crossfire Summer Fun & Games (7th grade-College) In-person 6:30pm – 8:00pm Study led by Edward Amey & Pastor Joe begins on facebook.com/bethlehemscv at 7:00pm – 8:00pm Bethlehem Preschool Referral Program This time of being at home and socially distancing may be impacting some of our youngest community members at a critical time in their development. Bethlehem Preschool and Daycare remains open for our preschool age children – to be around others their age and learn and grow with a Christ-centered curriculum. Our children’s continued growth in a safe environment is our mission. If you know of a family that may need to find the right preschool environment for their youngest children’s educational needs during this time, we would love your referral! All referrals are paid a $200 Visa card per student that signs up! Please call Robyn Sheets for more information 661-251-6027 or email preschool@bethlehemscv.com Thursday Night Livestream Worship Experience BEYOND – Thursdays at 7:00pm Our Thursday night LIVESTREAM worship experience featuring music with Sara Niemietz, fun & encouraging insight and application of God’s Word to our lives. LIVE each Thursday at 7:00pm on all our streaming channels. Recordings of past services can be found right here in our App, on our Website and on our streaming channels. Add Sermon Notes This note will be displayed at bottom of your sermon note when you save to pdf or email them Loading… Interact BethlehemSCV Ready for War Archived – August 29, 2021 View This Weeks Note View All Past Notes View This Note w/ Blanks Ready for War August 29, 2021 / Pastor Joe Beran Ephesians 6:10-15, 16-20 “There are two equal and opposite errors into which our race can fall about the devils. One is to disbelieve in their existence. The other is to believe, and to feel an excessive and unhealthy interest in them.” C. S. Lewis Are you for ? Am I uncomfortable with how comfortable I am? The war is . Save PDF Locally Click to save a copy of the filled-in notes to a PDF file on your device Download File Click to View PDF Save PDF to Google Drive (Android & PC Only) Click to save a copy of the filled-in notes to a PDF file on your Google Drive account Save File Send to Email Enter your email address below to receive a copy of your filled in notes Send