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Bethany Church of Richland

112 Leventry Rd
Johnstown, PA 15904
(814) 266-9588
bethanychurchofrichland@gmail.com

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Bethany Church of Richland

5 days ago

3RD SUNDAY OF EASTER April 19, 2026 We welcome one another to Bethany Church as Christ has welcomed you! May our time together today bring glory to God with our prayers, gifts, witness, and service!Welcome Announcement*Celebration of Worship Time Opening Prayer *Opening Hymn Nothing But The Blood *Victory In JesusChildren’s Message Giving our Tithes and Offerings Doxology Sharing our Joys and Concerns (Please briefly share with us where God is ministering in your life and where God needs to intervene) The Pastoral Prayer The Lord’s Prayer*Come Jesus Come Praise/Meditation VideoSharing God’s Word 1 Peter 1: 17-23 Morning Message Through Jesus you know God *Closing Hymn Amazing Grace *Benediction TODAY’S MINISTERSHEAD USHER -- Andy Koval LITURGIST -- Amanda Peretin COUNTING STEWARDS – Nate Manges, Lori LechakACOLYTE -- Levi EashCHILDREN’S SERMON -- Kris MangesORGANIST -- Ed LutherCHOIR DIRECTOR -- Cooperative POWERPOINT – Pastor AdamANNOUNCEMENTSApril 20-26, 2026Tuesday 9:30 a.m. Wellness Warriors6:00 p.m. Preschool Board Meeting7:00 p.m. Women’s FellowshipWednesday 9:30 a.m. Quilters 6:30 p.m. Choir Rehearsal6:30 p.m. Bible Study Thursday 5:30 p.m. Girl Scouts Saturday 8:00 a.m. Men’s Prayer Breakfast Sunday 9:00 a.m. Adult Sunday School10:00 a.m. Worship ServicePizza/Game Day Please write your Praise/Prayer request on the card in the pews (Ushers will collect them.)Foundation Builders will be meeting this evening at 6pm in the fellowship hall. Everyone welcome.Preschool Board meeting is scheduled for April 21 at 6 pm.Women’s Fellowship will meet on Tuesday, April 21 at 7pm in the fellowship hall. All women welcome. Lois Graham is leader.Life Lessons We Can Learn from Honeybees: Honeybees teach profound spiritual lessons, from unity and hard work to divine timing and purpose. Their structured way of life mirrors the importance of working in harmony with others and trusting the natural flow of life. Discover the wisdom bees offer us at Women’s Fellowship on April 21st. Please text Lois (814-241-8209) to RSVP.Bible Study will meet Wednesday, April 22 at 6:30 pm.Men’s Prayer Breakfast Speaker April 25th is Rev. John Cable.Pizza/Game Day will be immediately following Worship Service, April 26. Everyone welcome.The Missions Committee will be collecting donations of non-perishable food items, and baby food & formula beginning April 26-May 10. These items will be delivered to “Victim Services”. You may place your donations in the Mission Corner. Thank You.Bethany Church of Richland112 LEVENTRY ROADJOHNSTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA 15904814-266-9588bethanychurchofrichland@gmail.combethanymc.churchAdam Dotts, Pastor ... See MoreSee Less

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Bethany Church of Richland

2 weeks ago

2ND SUNDAY OF EASTER April 12, 2026 We welcome one another to Bethany Church as Christ has welcomed you! May our time together today bring glory to God with our prayers, gifts, witness, and service!Welcome Announcement*Celebration of Worship TimeOpening Prayer *Opening Hymn Easter People, Raise Your Voices *In Christ AloneChildren’s Message Giving our Tithes and Offerings Doxology Sharing our Joys and Concerns (Please briefly share with us where God is ministering in your life and where God needs to intervene) The Pastoral Prayer The Lord’s Prayer*I’ve Got Joy Praise/Meditation VideoSharing God’s Word 1 Peter 1: 3-9 Morning Message Believe and Rejoice *Closing Hymn Thine Be The Glory *Benediction April 5, 2026 – Attendance: 119TODAY’S MINISTERSHEAD USHER -- Andy Koval LITURGIST -- Joel ShumakerCOUNTING STEWARDS – Cindy Koval, Lori LechakACOLYTE -- Levi EashCHILDREN’S SERMON -- Kaylin GallinaORGANIST -- Ed LutherCHOIR DIRECTOR -- Cooperative POWERPOINT – Pastor AdamThe Lord’s Prayer*I’ve Got Joy Praise/Meditation VideoSharing God’s Word 1 Peter 1: 3-9 Morning Message Believe and Rejoice *Closing Hymn Thine Be The Glory *Benediction April 5, 2026 – Attendance: 119TODAY’S MINISTERSHEAD USHER -- Andy Koval LITURGIST -- Joel ShumakerCOUNTING STEWARDS – Cindy Koval, Lori LechakACOLYTE -- Levi EashCHILDREN’S SERMON -- Kaylin GallinaORGANIST -- Ed LutherCHOIR DIRECTOR -- Cooperative POWERPOINT – Pastor AdamANNOUNCEMENTSApril13-19, 2026Tuesday 9:30 a.m. Wellness WarriorsWednesday 6:00 p.m. Missions Meeting6:30 p.m. Choir Rehearsal6:30 p.m. Bible Study Thursday 9:30 a.m. Quilters 5:30 p.m. Girl Scouts Saturday 8:00 a.m. Men’s Prayer Breakfast Sunday 9:00 a.m. Adult Sunday School10:00 a.m.Worship Service6:00 p.m. Foundation Builders Please write your Praise/Prayer request on the card in the pews (Ushers will collect them.)Foundation Builders will not be meeting this evening. They will meet next Sunday, April 19 at 6pm in the fellowship hall. Everyone welcome.Please notice the beautiful quilt in the narthex. If you are interested in purchasing, please see Dot Karl, Rhonda Eash or Karen. Thank you.Quilters are meeting on Thursday, April 16 at 9:30 am.Missions meeting will be at 6 pm on Wednesday April 15.Bible Study is Wednesday April 15 at 6:30 pm.Men’s Prayer Breakfast Speaker on April 18 is Rev. Web Yoder.Preschool Board meeting is scheduled for April 21 at 6 pm.Women’s Fellowship will meet on Tuesday, April 21 at 7pm in the fellowship hall. All women welcome. Lois Graham is leader.Life Lessons We Can Learn from Honeybees: Honeybees teach profound spiritual lessons, from unity and hard work to divine timing and purpose. Their structured way of life mirrors the importance of working in harmony with others and trusting the natural flow of life. Discover the wisdom bees offer us at Women’s Fellowship on April 21st. Please text Lois (814-241-8209) to RSVP.Please check out the display case to see Bethany Preschool Fours Science Exhibit. Thank You. Bethany Church of Richland112 LEVENTRY ROADJOHNSTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA 15904814-266-9588bethanychurchofrichland@gmail.combethanymc.churchAdam Dotts, Pastor ... See MoreSee Less

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EASTER SUNDAYApril 5, 2026 We welcome one another to Bethany Church as Christ has welcomed you! May our time together today bring glory to God with our prayers, gifts, witness, and service!Prelude Special Music Bethany ChoirHallelujah! What A SaviorWelcome Announcement*Celebration of Worship Time Opening Prayer *Opening Hymn Up From the Grave He Arose*How Great is Our GodSpecial Music Bethany ChoirIn The Cross of Christ I GloryChildren’s Message Giving our Tithes and Offerings Doxology Sharing our Joys and Concerns (Please briefly share with us where God is ministering in your life and where God needs to intervene) The Pastoral Prayer The Lord’s PrayerSharing God’s Word Matthew 28: 1-10 Morning Message He Lives!Holy Communion *Closing Hymn Christ The Lord is Risen Today *Benediction March 29, 2026 – Attendance: 87TODAY’S MINISTERSHEAD USHER -- Andy Koval LITURGIST -- Lois GrahamCOUNTING STEWARDS – Cindy Koval, Nate MangesACOLYTE -- Levi EashCHILDREN’S SERMON -- Lois GrahamORGANIST -- Ed LutherCHOIR DIRECTOR -- Cooperative POWERPOINT – Pastor AdamANNOUNCEMENTSApril 6-12, 2026Tuesday 9:30 a.m. Wellness WarriorsWednesday 9:30 a.m. Quilters Thursday 5:30 p.m. Girl Scouts Saturday 8:00 a.m. Men’s Prayer Breakfast Sunday 9:00 a.m. Adult Sunday School10:00 a.m. Worship Service Please write your Praise/Prayer request on the card in the pews (Ushers will collect them. Thank you to everyone who purchased Easter Flowers. Please take them with you today after Worship Service. Order form reminders are on the table in the narthex.Men’s Prayer Breakfast speaker on Saturday, April 11 is Josh Hostetler.Missions meeting will be at 6 pm on Wednesday April 15.Bible Study is Wednesday April 15 at 6:30 pm.Preschool Board meeting is scheduled for April 21 at 6 pm.Women’s Fellowship will meet on Tuesday, April 21 at 7pm in the fellowship hall. All women welcome. Lois Graham is leader of the month.Lost & Found: Ladies black gloves – on table in narthex. Ladies winter jacket found in sanctuary – see Karen.Bethany Church of Richland112 LEVENTRY ROADJOHNSTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA 15904814-266-9588bethanychurchofrichland@gmail.combethanymc.churchAdam Dotts, Pastor ... See MoreSee Less

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Bethany Church of Richland

4 weeks ago

PALM SUNDAYMarch 29, 2026 We welcome one another to Bethany Church as Christ has welcomed you! May our time together today bring glory to God with our prayers, gifts, witness, and service!Entrance With Palms YouthJesus’ Triumphant Entry Video/Mark 11:1-11 Welcome Announcement*Celebration of Worship Time Opening Prayer *Opening Hymn Hosanna, Loud Hosanna Children’s Message Giving our Tithes and Offerings Doxology Sharing our Joys and Concerns (Please briefly share with us where God is ministering in your life and where God needs to intervene) The Pastoral Prayer The Lord’s PrayerSharing God’s Word Matthew 27: 11-54 Morning Message The people on Sunday are the same on Friday *Closing Hymn The Same Power *Benediction March 22, 2026 – Attendance: 72TODAY’S MINISTERSHEAD USHER -- Andy Koval LITURGIST -- Jeff RossCOUNTING STEWARDS – Andy Koval, Lori LechakACOLYTE -- Levi EashCHILDREN’S SERMON -- Lori LechakORGANIST -- Ed LutherCHOIR DIRECTOR -- Cooperative POWERPOINT – Pastor Adam ________________________________________________The Passion Script ReadersJeff Ross Joel Shumaker Pastor AdamRhonda Eash Nate Manges Mark BennettANNOUNCEMENTS March 30-April 5, 2026Tuesday 9:30 a.m. Wellness Warriors Thursday 7:00 p.m. Maundy ServiceFriday 7:00 p.m. Good Friday Service Saturday 10:00 a.m. Easter Egg HuntSunday 9:00 a.m. Fellowship Breakfast10:00 a.m.Worship Service Please write your Praise/Prayer request on the card in the pews (Ushers will collect them.)Thank you to everyone who sent some Easter Joy to our Shut-in members, the cards are truly appreciated.Pizza/Game Day is today immediately following Worship Service in the fellowship hall. Everyone welcome.We will have breakfast Easter morning at 9am in the fellowship hall. A sign-up sheet for breakfast items has been placed on the table in the narthex. There will be no Adult Sunday School. Wellness Warriors - Chair Yoga Class – Tuesday/ March 31 at 10:45. Come to the meeting at 10 a.m. to check it out or come to Chair Yoga Class only. Men & women welcome. No cost to attend.The Way Church of Johnstown (formerly Beulah Community Church) is having a fish fry on Good Friday from 11 am to 3 pm and from 4 pm to 6 pm. The 4 to 6 timeslot includes a free movie (War Room) after 6, included with the meal. The meals are $15.00 and they include an 8 oz breaded fish, baked mac and cheese, coleslaw, choice of a brownie or 2 cookies and either soda or water. All profits go towards the building fund, which mainly right now is for the broiler.EASTER WEEKMaundy Thursday Service: Thursday, April 2, at 7:00 pm.Good Friday Ecumenical Cross Walk- starts at 12 - The Way Church Good Friday Service: April 3 at 7:00 pm.Easter Egg Hunt: Saturday, April 4 at 10:00 am. (Ages 12 & under)Easter Sunday: Sunrise Service: 6:30 am – Richland Cemetery - Mausoleum A. Bring a chairFellowship Breakfast 9:00 am.Worship Service 10:00 am.Girl Scouts have extra lemon cookies.($6) Please see Cathy Dayton. Bethany Church of Richland112 LEVENTRY ROADJOHNSTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA 15904814-266-9588bethanychurchofrichland@gmail.combethanymc.churchAdam Dotts, Pastor ... See MoreSee Less

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