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Psalm 100
Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth! Serve the LORD with gladness! Come into his presence with singing! Know that the LORD, he is God! It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name! For the LORD is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations.

Adopting Christs Attitude

Each of you should look not only to your own interests but also to the interests of others. Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled Himself and became obedient to deatheven death on the cross! (Phil. 2:48, NIV). Here the attribute of glory is ascribed to all three members of the Trinity. This glory is then confirmed as a glory that is eternal. It is not something added to or acquired by Jesus at some point in His earthly life and ministry. He held this glory at the beginning and will possess it for eternity: Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father (Phil. 2:911, NIV). Though the form of servanthood covered Jesus and His life was marked by a willing humiliation, nevertheless there were moments in His ministry where the glory of His deity burst through. It was these moments that provoked John to write, And we beheld His glory (John 1:14).
Originally Posted at http://www.ligonier.org/learn/devotionals/adopting-christs-attitude/

Church Information
Fred Scragg....Pastor Steve Geier..Administrative Assistant Erik Hagedorn....Music Director Ed & Debbie Fawcett....Caretakers

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Youth Group News

August 2 @ 4:30 pm BOOMERS Cost $20 Aug 5-9 @ 9:15 am Kingdom Rock VBS
Join us as volunteers on an epic adventure that empowers kids to stand strong in Gods victorious power.

August 16 @ 7:00 pm Music, Message & Games August 23 @ 7:00 pm Game Night at Church

August 30 @ 6:30 pm Pool Party

Wear bathing suits and bring towels.
For girls, please choose appropriate swim attire such as one piece suit, tankini or if you only have bikini then also a t-shirt or tank-top to cover up.

Birthdays
8/4 8/5 8/6 8/10 Melissa Stuyvesant Danielle Lefebvre Turid Wick Spencer Cordaro Jennifer Kongevold 8/15 Harald Haegeland 8/18 8/22 8/25 8/27 8/29 8/30 Don Lafayette Kevin Forland Marleny Paulsen Greta Lafayette Kristen Severino Kennet Njerve

Service Opportunities
The following ministries need help during the Fall 2013 Spring 2014 season: Boys Club Childrens Church Please speak to Pastor Fred ASAP if you feel called and gifted to serve in any of these areas.

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Upcoming Events
Kingdom Rock VBS
August 5th-9th @ 9:15 AM Join us on an epic adventure that empowers kids to stand strong in Gods victorious power. Bible camp is for Pre-School kids (2 years old) through completed 6th grade. Volunteers are needed for all areas of service. Please contact Kristina Scragg to sign-up to help. Registration is available online at Bethellb.com or in the church office

Rally Day & BBQ

September 8, 2013 @ 11:00 AM Invite your friends and family to join us in celebrating the beginning of another year of ministry at Bethel. There will be a BBQ for the entire church following the mornings worship service.

Quarterly Business Meeting

September 18, 2013 @ 7:30 PM The membership of Bethel will gather to hear what God has been doing through our ministries and what plans are being made for the coming year of ministry.

Operation Christmas Child: Wrapping & Pizza

September 29, 2013 @ 6:00 PM Join us as we pack and wrap our gift offerings for Samaritans Purses Operation Christmas Child. There will be a time of fellowship as we join in a pizza party while we work.

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Find Your Place

Bethel Lutheran Brethren Church is a place for your entire family. Childrens Church K-6th grade (meets during Sunday morning sermon) Boys Club boys K-6th grade Lamplighters girls K-6th grade Youth Group teens 7th-12th grade

Check the calendar on page 2 to find out when your group meets.
For more information about our Nursery School program please contact the church office or send an email to bethelnurseryschool@yahoo.com. Classes available for 2, 3, and 4 year olds.
You have been taught the holy Scriptures from childhood, and they have given you the wisdom to receive the salvation that comes by trusting in Christ Jesus. 2 Timothy 3:15

Bethel Lutheran Brethren Church

Address: 10 Pinetree Road, Huntington Station, NY 11746 Website: bethel-lbc.org Email: BethelLBC@optonline.net Phone: (631) 423-4404 Office Hours: M, T, W, F 9:00am-4pm; Th 11:00am-4:00pm