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“That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.”
Romans 10:9
DO I BELIEVE IN GOD?
It is a fundamental fact that most people believe in God. Most of us believe that there is a real and living God who created the universe and is all powerful. The issue is; how must I live my life in order to please Him and is that even possible? Some will argue that it isn’t possible to please God simply because we are all sinners and since God is perfect and sinless, how could we possible do anything to deserve His grace and His mercy. So we come to the question, what must I do to be saved? The answer to the question is nothing. It is impossible to please God because all have sinned and come short of His glory (Rom.3:23). So that brings us to the second question:
WHY ARE WE SAVED?
Since it is impossible to please God and yet He will save us from our sin and as the writer of Jude wrote in 1:24, “He is able to keep you from stumbling, And to present you faultless before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy…”, therefore our redemption is not our own doing. In John 3:16, Jesus says, For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. It is very clear that it is the love of God that saves us from our sins and not anything we do to earn our salvation. So someone would ask, “What about believing?” It is true that we must believe the Gospel to be saved but without the love of God and the gift of His own Son for the salvation of the world, there would be no Gospel to believe in. We believe the Gospel of Christ and He receives us into theKingdomofGod. But after we do believe, we come to the third question:
HOW ARE WE SAVED?
The Apostle Paul clearly states in Rom. 10:9, believing must be expressed. There is power in the tongue; there is power in the spoken word. God created the universe by speaking it into existence. It is clearly stated in scripture the importance of speaking the Word of God. Jesus said in Mat.17:20, if you have faith as a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you. Our words have power and therefore Paul writes in Rom. 10:9, “if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.” So you believe in God and His love for you; you have confessed your belief, so let us address the next question:
DO I KNOW WITHOUT A DOUBT, THAT IF I DIED TODAY I WOULD BE WITH JESUS IN HEAVEN?
You believe in God as creator of heaven and earth, you believe that God loves you so much that He sent His only begotten Son to die for your sins, and finally, you believe that your words of faith in the Gospel is your salvation. It is now a good time to pray the prayer of agreement that God will save you. Read the follow prayer out loud, hopefully with the witness of someone whom you truly believe to be a Christian: “Heavenly Father, I believe that you are The Creator of heaven and earth and I believe that You sent Your only begotten Son, Jesus to die for my sins. I now confess with my mouth that Jesus is God and that He died and rose again for my eternal life. I open the door of my heart and I invite you in to save me, in Jesus’ Name I pray and receive my salvation in Christ. Amen” You are now a born again believer in Jesus Christ, PRAISE THE LORD!
Cluster 1 Zip Codes: 32202, 04, 09, 16 BLUE
Email to: cluster1@bethelite.org
Contact: (904) 208-2440 extension 1
Cluster 2 Zip Codes: 32208, 18, 19, 26; WHITE
Camden, (Ga.) and Nassau (FL) counties
Email to: cluster2@bethelite.org
Contact: (904) 208-2440 extension 2
Cluster 3 Zip Codes: 32211, 25, 27, 33, 46, 50, 77 GREEN
Email to: cluster3@bethelite.org
Contact: (904) 208-2440 extension 3
Cluster 4 Zip Codes: 32206, 24, 56; St. Augustine32092, 32095 RED
Email to: cluster4@bethelite.org
Contact: (904) 208-2440 extension 4
Cluster 5 Zip Codes: 32207, 17, 23 ,57, 58, 59; So. St. Johns and Flagler Counties
LAVENDAR/PURPLE
Email to: cluster5@bethelite.org
Contact: (904) 208-2440 extension5
Cluster 6 Zip Codes: 32210, 22, 44; Clay and Putnam counties YELLOW
Email to: cluster6@bethelite.org
Contact: (904) 208-2440 extension 6
Cluster 7 Zip Codes: 32205, 15 ,20, 21,34, 54;
Baker, Union, Bradford, Alachua, and Columbia Counties ORANGE
Email to: clusters7@bethelite.org
Contact: (904) 208-2440 extension 7
MINISTRIES
Armorbearers [ Washington Benefield, Leader]
Audio Visual Ministry [Jerome Davis, Leader]
B.E.E.M. (Bethel Entrepreneurs Empowering Members) [Elder Dwann Olsen, Leader]
B.E.S.T. Academy (Bethel Enhancing Students Totally) [Lady Estelle McKissick and Melody Davis, Leaders]
Bethel Ministers In Training (BMIT) [Elder Robert Dotson, Executive Pastor]
Campus Security [Deacon Mark Singleton]
Children’s Ministry [Elder Rosemary Winbush, Associate Pastor]
Christian Discipleship/Church Growth [Elder Robert Dotson, Executive Pastor]
Church School [Elder Connie Edwards, Leader]
College and Young Adult Ministry (Joshua’s Generation) [Elder Steven Young, Associate Pastor]
Congregational Care and Family Ministry [Elder Reginald Caldwell, Associate Pastor and Deacon Harvey Harper, Leader]
Culinary Ministry [Annette Hughes, Leader]
Diaconate Ministry [Deacon John Edwards and Deaconness Doris Putman, Leaders]
Deaf Ministry [Elder Barbara Gray, Leader]
Deliverance Ministry [Elder DeWayne Randolph, Leader]
Fine Arts Ministry [Minister Omar Dickenson, Leader]
Health and Welfare Ministry [Deaconess Wilma Lauray, Leader]
History and Archives Ministry [Camilla Thompson, Leader]
Intercessory Prayer [Elder Zella Richardson, Leader]
Keenagers Ministry [Freda Gonzales, Leader]
Married Couples Ministry [Bishop & Lady McKissick, Sr and Bishop & Lady McKissick, Jr.]
Media Ministry [Stephen Granger, Leader]
Men’s Ministry [Elder Wyman Winbush, Associate Pastor]
Middle Adult Ministry [Elder Sharon Garlington, Associate Pastor]
Military Affairs Ministry [Elder Wyman, Winbush, Leader]
New Disciples/Orientation Ministry [Elder Harry Webster, Associate Pastor ]
Outreach/Evangelism [Elder James Robinson, Associate Pastor]
Singles Ministry [Minister Eugene Eubanks, Leader]
Sports and Recreation Ministries [Lester & Cynthia Lowe, Frank Coleman, Tommy Richardson, Teresa Hunter]
Stewardship Ministry [Luther & Pam Quarles]
Transportation [Elder David Martin, Leader]
Trustee Ministry [Trustee Lawrence Jones]
Ushers Ministry [Lester Lowe]
Women’s Ministry [Elder Beverly Clark, Associate Pastor]
Youth Ministry [Elder Warren Muir, Associate Pastor]
Communion Services – 1st Sundays 7:25 & 10:25
Baby Dedications – 3rd Sundays 10:25
Baptism – Last Wednesday of Every Month 6:30pm
Special Impartation Service – Sunday January 29, 2012 5pm
APRIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
April 22, 2012
JOSHUA’S GENERATION & HS SENIOR’S – - Attention All Class of 2012 Grads! Mark your calendars for April 28th at 10am! For those that missed the 1st, it’s the 2nd chance informational meeting for Graduating Seniors to complete the Senior Class profile sheets for the Graduation Recognition booklets, to receive information about the June 10th Graduate (HS and college) Recognition Sunday, the Walk-A-Thon and College Assistance Ministry Scholarship. Don’t miss out!
$TEWARDSHIP LIFE – CHILDREN’S & YOUTH MINISTRY- – We are gearing up for our 2012 $tewardship LIFE program as we teach children and youth about MONEY! The Stewardship LIFE program is an exposure which teaches the concepts of Share/Save/Spend and
1. Gives a Biblical perspective about money
2. Teaches financial terminology and
3. Provides hands on modules about money functions
If you have a background in finance and would like to become a part of the $tewardship LIFE program, please email your name and contact information to Jerry McMillan at jmcmillansr@hotmail.com.
DEAF MINISTRY- – Hearing and Deaf Volunteers are needed. Interpreter’s – Teachers and Developers of a Deaf Ministry. There will be an ASL (American Sign Language) class coming soon, if you are interested please leave your name and contact information in the church office at 904-354-1464.
TWEENAGERS- – Our Tweens are going on a Fieldtrip! On Saturday, May 5th, our Tweenagers will learn about Leadership, Team Building and Communication Skills at this FSCJ facilitated event. Pick up a registration package in the vestibule, in the church office or in Tweenager’s Church. Tweenagers Ministry is for 5th, 6th and 7th graders.
WORD & WORSHIP CONFERENCE- – Join us for the event above all events on Friday April 27th at 7:00 p.m. in the main Sanctuary. The Word and Worship Conference will conclude with the live recording of the Word and Worship Mass Choir. Be in the place to have a Hallelujah Good Time!
SOM CLASSES – - The next School of Ministry Class is scheduled for the Monday, April 23rd, at 6:30 p.m. The class is Pastoral Care. Everyone is invited to attend.
BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY- – The next session of the Bereavement Support Counseling will be Tuesday, April 24th at the church at 5:30 p.m. in the 3rd Floor Assembly room or room 313. Please notify the church office at 354-1464 to inform of your attendance.
AQUATICS MINISTRY – - All interested adults aged 25 and over who would like to participate in the learn to swim classes are asked to call the church office and sign up.
NEW DISCIPLES MINISTRY – - The April schedule for Baptism and the Right Hand of Fellowship Service is Wednesday, April 25th. Participants are asked to meet at 5:30 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room.
CHURCH SCHOOL – - The April Church School Lessons are available on the church school blog at www.bethelbaptistjax.com.
FAMILY MINISTRY - -For members crisis situations contact your cluster leaders at 904-208-2440.
OUTREACH & EVANGELISM - -Restock Bethel’s Food Pantry. Bring in your non-perishable food items.
To stay up to date on the latest announcements visit www.bethelbaptistjax.com or follow us on Twitter at @bbic_jax and the Bethel Facebook page.
MEDIA:
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- Don’t forget you can stay up-to-date with Bethel Ministry activities, view current announcements and obtain a copy of Church School Lessons as well as find your Cluster Group, online at www.bethelbaptistjax.com
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WHERE DO I GO FROM HERE?
It is extremely important for you to take decisive action now. Seek the counsel of a friend or associate whom you know to be a born again believer and request direction in locating a Bible believing Gospel preaching church. Of course you are welcome to join us here at Bethel but what is most important is that you receive believers baptism by water and then to join a Christ-centered church.
