AN IDEA TO SHARE WITH CHILDREN THE NIGHT BEFORE EASTER
RESURRECTION SUNDAY STORY COOKIES
Ingredients:
1 cup whole pecans
1 teaspoon vinegar
3 egg whites
Pinch salt
1 cup sugar
Zipper baggie
Wooden spoon
Tape
Bible
Directions:
Preheat oven to 300º F. (this in important - don't wait till you are halfway done with the recipe!)
Place pecans in zipper baggie and let children beat them with the wooden spoon to break into small pieces.
Explain that after Jesus was arrested he was beaten by the Roman soldiers.
Read John 19:1-3
Let each child smell the vinegar. Put 1 teaspoon vinegar into mixing bowl.
Explain that when Jesus was thirsty on the cross he was given vinegar to drink.
Read John 19:28-30
Add egg whites to vinegar. Eggs represent life. Explain that Jesus gave His life to give us life.
Read John 10:10-11
Sprinkle a little salt into each child's hand. Let them taste it and brush the rest into the bowl. Explain that this represents the salty tears shed by Jesus' followers, and the bitterness of our own sin.
Read Luke 23:27
So far the ingredients are not very appetizing.
Add 1 cup sugar
Explain that the sweetest part of the story is that Jesus died because He loves us He wants us to know and belong to Him.
Read Psalm 34:8 and John 3:16
Beat with a mixer on high speed for 12 to 15 minutes until stiff peaks are formed. Explain that the color white represents the purity of those whose sins have been cleansed by Jesus.
Read Isaiah 1:18 and John 3:1-3
Fold in broken nuts. Drop by teaspoons onto wax paper covered cookie sheet. Explain that each mound represents the rocky tomb where Jesus' body was laid.
Read Matthew 27:57-60
Put the cookie sheet in the oven, close the door and turn the oven OFF.
Give each child a piece of tape and seal the oven door. Explain that Jesus' tomb was sealed.
Read Matthew 27:65-66
GO TO BED! Explain that they may feel sad to leave the cookies in the oven overnight. Jesus' followers were in despair when the tomb was sealed.
Read John 16:20-22
On Easter morning, open the oven and give everyone a cookie. Notice the cracked surface and take a bite. The cookies are hollow! On the first Easter Jesus' followers were amazed to find the tomb open and empty.
Read Matthew 28:1-9
HE HAS RISEN!
This recipe was emailed to me and was originally found on "Wanda's Country Home" website.
FAMILY NIGHT MEAL
Doug & Betty Johnson are doing a SUPER job cooking and serving our family night meals every Wednesday night! If you haven't been attending, you are truly missing out! Come join us for a time of fellowship and delicious food! You may sign up for Family Night Meal by completing the response tab in the Sunday bulletins. If you do not fill out the bulletin tab, you can call Amy at the church office to be added to the reservation list. FOOD ORDERS ARE CALLED IN ON MONDAY AFTERNOONS, SO PLEASE CALL NO LATER THAN MONDAY AT NOON TO BE ADDED OR REMOVED FROM THE RESERVATION LIST.
Adult plates are $5 and Childrens plates for ages 11 and under are $3. Family Max is $15.00.
PLEASE BE SURE TO TELL MR. DOUG & MRS. BETTY HOW MUCH WE APPRECIATE ALL OF THEIR HARD WORK AS THEY MINISTER TO OUR CHURCH FAMILY THROUGH PREPARING THESE MEALS!
2006 GRADUATE RECOGNITION
Bro. Michael is in the process of making plans for Graduate Recognition. If you are a graduate of high school or college, please be sure to call Bro. Michael ASAP! Michael is also requesting that you bring a graduate photo to him so he can begin creating a bulletin for the service. Graduate Recognition Sunday will be held on May 21st. This will also be Youth Sunday. We look forward to honoring all of our seniors!
BABY DEDICATIONS- 2006
Amy is in the process of getting information together for our Baby Dedication Service. If you would like to include your baby in this dedication service, please call the church office at 222-5551 no later than April 24th! You will need to provide your baby's full name, date of birth, location of birth, and the parent's full names when you call.
THE BABY DEDICATION SERVICE WILL BE HELD ON MOTHER'S DAY, WHICH IS MAY 14, 2006, DURING THE MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2006
We are starting preparations for VBS 2006. If you are available to help teach or assist in VBS please contact our VBS Director, Nikki Bracewell, at 388-4635. More information will be announced soon.
We also need the following items for VBS crafts:
Small baby food jars
8 oz Water Bottles
16 oz Water Bottles
Please turn these items in to Robin Smith or the church office.
WEDDING SHOWER FOR CLINT HUGHES & TANESHA NOLAN
You are invited to attend a wedding shower for Clint Hughes & Tanesha Nolan on Sunday, April 23rd at 2:00 pm in the Bethany Family Fellowship Center. If you have any questions please contact Laquetta Grimes at 222-7789.
SENIOR ADULT REVIVAL- MAY 1-3, 2006
We encourage all senior adults to attend the Senior Adult Revival services scheduled! This event is associational wide. If you have any questions or would like more information please contact Mrs. Era Andrews at 222-7614. You may ride the Bethany church bus to each of these services.
Monday, May 1st----- Southside Baptist in Andalusia, 10:30 am. Speaker: Rev. John Foster (previous pastor FBC of Andalusia and FBC of Birmingham. Our church bus will load and depart at 10:00 am.
Tuesday, May 2nd ----- Westview Baptist Church in Opp, 10:30 am. Speaker: Dr. Rick Lance of the Alabama State Board of Missions, Montgomery, AL. Our church bus will load and depart at 10:00 am.
Wednesday, May 3rd ----- First Baptist Church in Florala, 10:30 am. Speaker: Dr. Dale Huff of the Church Planting Dept. & the Alabama State Board of Missions in Montgomery. Our church bus will load and depart at 9:30 am.
Meals will be served following each of these services. If you plan to ride the church bus please call Amy at the church office to reserve your spot. 222-5551
SUNDAY, MAY 7TH IS SENIOR ADULT RECOGNITION SUNDAY. THE SENIOR ADULT CHOIR WILL BE SINGING DURING THE MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE. CHOIR PRACTICE WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON!
FLOWER CALENDAR FOR APRIL
April 2- Merle Griffin
April 9- Merilee Brawner
April 16- Brenda Gantt
April 23- Bobby & Teena Cobb
April 30- Wanda Davis
PLEASE BE SURE TO CALL AMY IN THE CHURCH OFFICE NO LATER THAN THURSDAY MORNING OF YOUR ASSIGNED WEEK SO WE CAN LIST YOUR FLOWER DETAILS IN THE BULLETIN. THANK YOU!
APRIL EVENTS
Spring is here! What a wonderful gift from God to see renewal all around us! Here are some important dates for you to mark on your calendar!
- Business Meeting will be held tonight (April 5th) at 6:45 pm
- Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth E. Lee request the honour of your presence at the marriage of their daughter, Lori Nicole to William Lee McVay on Saturday, the 8th of April at 5:00 pm at Bethany Baptist Church.
-Sunday, April the 9th is Palm Sunday. We will be collecting our Annie Armstrong Easter Offering during the AM & PM Worship Services. Bethany's goal is $3,500.00. We will also be rejoicing as William Ross Graham follows the Lord in Baptism during the morning worship service.
- Our senior adult group, Bethany Gold, will be having an Antique Road Show on Monday, April 10th. The time for this event was published incorrectly. This event will begin at 6:00 pm
in the FFC. This will also be a pot luck meal. Bring a side-dish and an antique to be appraised by George & Brenda Gantt.
- Saturday, April 15th, children ages Birth-5th Grade are invited to attend our church-wide Easter Egg Hunt at the home of Tim & Melanie Day. We will begin at 10:00 am and wrap things up around 11:30 am. All children will need to bring an Easter basket for the egg hunt. PLEASE RSVP for this event. You can reach Melanie at 222-3716.
- EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 16TH- SUNRISE SERVICE AT 6:00 AM, WITH BREAKFAST BEING SERVED IN THE FELLOWSHIP HALL AFTERWARDS. IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND THE BREAKFAST PLEASE CALL THE CHURCH OFFICE BEFORE APRIL 12TH OR YOU MAY FILL OUT THE RESPONSE TAB IN THE APRIL 9TH BULLETIN. SUNDAY SCHOOL WILL BEGIN AT 9:45 AM THIS SUNDAY, AND THE MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE WILL BEGIN AT 10:45 AM. WE WILL NOT HAVE A PM SERVICE EASTER SUNDAY.
- The Lord's supper will be observed during the Morning Worship Service on Sunday, April 23rd.
- We have GROW Visitation every Monday night at 6:30 pm. GROW is an outreach ministry for the community and guests who have attended Bethany. If you would like to help reach others for the cause of Christ please join us!
