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Please bring a donation of cookies for Jam for Jesus this Sunday. They do not need to be homemade – we need a lot, so any type will help! Chanukkah Party – Burning Bush Ministries Burning Bush Ministries is hosting a Chanukkah party & potluck Sunday, December 18 5:00 pm in the Worship Center Where do you find Chanukkah in the Bible? It is in the New Covenant in John, chapter 10! Come, learn more about this celebration, and rejoice in the truth about the Messiah. We’ll have fun with Chanukkah songs, play Dreidel, light the Chanukkah menorah, tell stories, and of course eat latkes! Call the church office or email valleyevangel@gmail.com to RSVP The Compassionate Friends Worldwide Candle Lighting Ceremony The Compassionate Friends 25th annual Worldwide Candle Lighting unites family and friends around the globe in lighting candles for one hour to honor the memories of the sons, daughters, brothers, sisters, and grandchildren who left too soon at any age for any reason. As candles are lit at 7:00 p.m. local time, hundreds of thousands of persons commemorate and honor the memory of all children gone too soon. The Worldwide Candle Lighting creates a virtual 24-hour wave of light as it moves from time zone to time zone. December 11 6:30 pm in the Worship Center Please join the Santa Clarita Chapter of The Compassionate Friends for our 21st Annual Candle Lighting program The entire community is invited to this very moving night which will feature poems, selected readings, music, and a slide show. Battery operated candles will be provided to all those who attend. After the ceremony, cookies, coffee, and hot chocolate will be available. www.compassionatefriends-scv.org Celebrate the Season Christmas Eve – Saturday, December 24 Worship at 5:30 pm & 7:00 pm Both services will include a children’s message & singing “Silent Night” by candlelight Christmas Day – Sunday, December 25 Worship at 10:00 am New Year’s Eve – Saturday, December 31 Worship at 5:30 pm A service of reflection and praise New Year’s Day – Sunday, January 1 Worship at 10:00 am Board of Ministry Nominations Bethlehem SCV is looking for members of the congregation to join the Board of Ministry and help shape the future vision of our church. We’re looking for members interested in joining a passionate group of leaders who serve for 2 years, meeting every other month (or as needed), and working closely with our awesome staff to help Bethlehem SCV best serve our congregation and our community. You can nominate yourself, someone you would like to see in leadership, or both! If you are interested in serving or would like to nominate someone email office@bethlehemscv.com or call 252-0622. Donations for Family Promise Bethlehem SCV is accepting donations to support this organization. Items may be dropped off at the Connection Center or the church office. Most Needed Items: (Full Size) Laundry detergent – sensitive skin Shaving Cream Body Wash Shampoo / Conditioner Women’s razors Feminine products Deodorant Toothpaste / Toothbrush Toothbrush New packaged underwear and socks Family Promise brings shelter, meals, and support services to homeless, or about to be homeless, families and homeless pregnant women. They offer transitional housing, day center, and work in collaboration with other social service agencies. Use Amazon Smile to make a difference this year! Did you know that your Amazon purchases can generate donations for BethlehemSCV? Shop for gifts through Amazon Smile – BethlehemSCV and we will receive contributions directly from Amazon. There is no cost to you. Go to https://bit.ly/bscvsmile to get started! When prompted, sign into your Amazon account and agree to Amazon Smile. 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. 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 Your faithful giving during this time is crucial to the church, its ministries, and staying current on regular expenses. Please consider maintaining your offerings and tithes by giving online. You may also mail a check to the church address: 27265 Luther Drive, Santa Clarita, CA 91351 Bethlehem SCV is here to care for our congregation and our community – you are in our prayers. Please use the button below to share prayer requests and any way we can be of assistance to you if you are in need. 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 Are you willing to lose it all? Archived – December 11, 2022 View This Weeks Note View All Past Notes View This Note w/o Blanks Are you willing to lose it all? December 11, 2022 / Pastor Joe Beran Genesis 22:1-7, 8-14, 15-19 Sometimes you have to sacrifice to get what you want, but other times you need to sacrifice what you want to get what you need. Jesus, the LAMB OF GOD, is the sacrifice we need and the priest that reorients our wants. 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