November 22, 2020
Twenty-Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

Scripture:
Mark 4:10-12

Sermon:
"Thank You for Making Us Work"

Rev. Dr. Timothy L. Adkins-Jones, Ph.D.
Senior Pastor

VIRTUAL WORSHIP CONTINUES
Thank you for worshipping with us this week! Above is a replay of yesterday's service. The sermon begins at 1:07:40 (1 hour, 7 minutes and 40 seconds). Thank you to the GLOW Youth Choir for leading us in worship.

Join us LIVE on Sunday mornings at 8 A.M. and 11 A.M. for our weekly worship services. You can watch us on YouTube or on our website. Visit bethany-newark.org/liveservice/.
Prayer Requests

"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted." --Matt. 5:4

Please keep the following members of our extended community in prayer:

Sister Cheryl Thompson-Martin would like to thank Bethany for all your prayers. She is home recuperating after a successful surgery.

Sister Bertha Bell has been released from the hospital and is now staying with her son.

Sister Nicole St. Jean (née Miller) lost her aunt, Hattie Mandeville, on Tuesday. The funeral will be held this Saturday in Philadelphia, where Nicole has been caring for her.

Sister Carolyn Lee would like everyone to know that she is coming along. She thanks everyone for remembering her in prayer.



"If you have any personal prayer requests, please know that you are always welcome to submit them to the church office or at our website: bethany-newark.org/resources/request-prayer.

We continue to keep in prayer all individuals and communities that have been affected by the Coronavirus. We pray for caregivers, individuals who are waiting for test results, and all who have lost loved ones in this season. We also pray that all leaders will seek wisdom as they prepare to reopen their communities.

Rev. Timothy L. Adkins-Jones, Ph.D., Senior Pastor
PRAYER CALL LINE -- NOW ON SUNDAY MORNINGS, TOO!
Join the Matthew 6:9 Daily Prayer Call every weekday, Monday-Friday at 6:09 p.m.

Dial 1 (425) 436-6372 and type in the Access Code: 146003.

UPDATE: You can now call in to listen to Sunday morning services at 8 AM and 11 AM!

"In this manner, therefore, pray: "Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name." -- Matt. 6:9, NKJV

*There will be no prayer call on Thanksgiving*
TRUSTEES' CORNER
WAYS TO GIVE

Thank you all for giving faithfully and sustaining our ministry during this time. As a reminder, you can give in the following ways:

ONLINE:

BY TEXT:
Text the "AMOUNT" to 973-339-0329

BY MAIL:
Bethany Baptist Church
275 West Market Street
Newark, NJ 07103
UPDATE MEMBER CONTACT INFORMATION

Members: Please call or submit your contact information (address, phone number, email address, birth date, etc.) so we can keep communicating essential information to you. In times like these, having the correct contact information for you all is incredibly important. You may call the church office at 973-623-8161 or email Alice Turner at aperson@bethany-newark.org or Brenda Galarza at bgalarza@bethany-newark.org.
SPECIAL THANKSGIVING SERVICE THIS WEDNESDAY
After a short break, our Wednesday evening programming will resume on November 25. Join us live at 7 pm as Pastor Adkins-Jones preaches the conclusion of the Thanksgiving series, “A Season of Gratitude.” We will be streaming on YouTube and Facebook.
MESSAGES FROM THE FOOD PANTRY

Dear Friends of The Food Pantry,
Thank YOU for your generosity and support of the BBC Pantry during this difficult time.  Your ongoing donations are truly appreciated and continue to assist us in our mission.  Because of your continuing efforts, donations and concern we have been able to serve our community with dignity and love these last 17 years. This year we have thus far served 3,845 families, meaning 14,481 adults and children. What a blessing! On behalf of those we serve, please accept our sincere gratitude and thanks.  Most sincerely, JLee, Volunteer Director, BBCFP/CC 


MALE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

The Food Pantry needs male volunteers on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. For further information, please call Jon Lee at 201-396-0857.  
2021 ELECTION OF OFFICERS 

All church organizations are being asked to elect their officers for the New Year. Your Deacon Advisor must be present for the election. One copy of the new officers should be shared with your advisor and another copy with the office staff. The deadline to submit your elected officers and anniversary date is December 18, 2020.
You can schedule your meeting by way of a conference call or Zoom. Please speak to the office staff. You may call the office at 973-623-8161.
THE WOMEN'S MINISTRY SOUL SISTER SESSION PRESENTS:
"SOULSATIONAL RECIPE CHALLENGE"

Greetings Sisters in Christ,
You are invited to participate in our "Soulsational Recipe Challenge".

The Women's Ministry of BBC-Newark is sponsoring its first recipe challenge to help usher in the holiday spirit.  
The Challenge will run from Monday Nov. 16th 2020 to Monday, Non. 30th 2020.  

To enter a recipe in the challenge click the link below and follow the prompts. Please note that all guidelines for the challenge are posted within the link. For those in the holiday spirit but don't want to be entered into the challenge, you may enter a recipe without having it scored. To submit a recipe without entering in the challenge, use the same link and follow the prompts.  

Happy Cooking!!!

Recipe Entry Link

The winner of the recipe challenge will be revealed on December 10th 2020 at the Virtual Soul Sista Session: Ugly Sweater Holiday Social.

We hope you submit a recipe. We hope to see your face in the place on December 10th 2020. 

For Questions, Comments or Concerns you may contact the Bethany Baptist Church office or the BBC Woman's Ministry @ BBCWomenministryinfo@gmail.com 
CRISIS COUNSELING FOR ANYONE
EMOTIONALLY STRUGGLING WITH COVID-19
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES WITH THE NEWARK DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Employment Opportunities with the Department of Health | ...

by H. Rebekah Keazer on November 13, 2020 Attached you will find a variety of job openings with the Newark Department of Health: 1. Medical Records Supervisor2. Senior Physician3. Senior Medical Social Worker4. Social Case Worker5. Senior Payroll ...

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REMINDER FROM THE EXAMPLE YOUTH MINISTRY
Parents and youth, please email theexample@bethany-newark.org and provide your name, child's name, Date of Birth, phone numbers for parent and youth, address, and email address. Thank you!
A WORD OF ENCOURAGEMENT FROM THE BLACK HISTORY COMMITTEE
BETHANY CARES IN SEARCH OF VOLUNTEERS

Bethany Cares is looking for volunteers with grant writing experience to assist in seeking funding as BCI will soon celebrate its 20th year of operation. For more information, contact Bill Lee at welee@me.com or the church office (office@bethany-newark.org).
YOUTH AND ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL

There are two Adult Sunday School classes. The Contemporary Sunday School class is taught by Deacon Linda Caldwell Epps at 9:30 a.m. via Zoom. The Traditional Sunday School class is taught by Brother Ronnie Walker via conference call immediately following the 8 a.m. service. Please contact the church office for login information.

There are also two Youth Sunday School classes. Children ages 11 and younger meet at 9:30 a.m. and youth between the ages of 12 and 18 meet at 10:00 a.m. Please contact the church office for login information.
CALLING ALL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS:
GET ENTREPRENEURIAL EXPERIENCE WHILE DEVELOPING ARTISTIC SKILLS -
REGISTRATION CLOSES AT THE END OF NOVEMBER
Youth Entrepreneurship

GlassRoots' academic-year-long business and entrepreneurship programs are now collectively known as YES! Youth Entrepreneurial Spirit, and are offered either during the school day in our FLAME program, or as an after-school program. GlassRoots'...

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The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has instituted a federal order establishing a moratorium on evictions for the remainder of this year. 
 
In order for tenants to qualify for eviction moratorium protection, they must submit this form to their landlords. The renter must attest in the form that they cannot pay rent or find government assistance and that an eviction would likely render them homeless.
 
Tenants will still be required to pay the rent owed and owners may collect fees as a result of the failure to pay rent although residents will be allowed to stay in their residence through the end of the year.
ADDRESSING THE CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)

Dear Bethany family,

As the COVID-19 strain of the Coronavirus spreads, it is in our interest to keep you informed and protected. We encourage you to practice proper hygiene habits and be careful when interacting with others. Here are some precautions to take:

  • Wash your hands often with soap and water, for at least 20 seconds, or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
  • Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing, or cough or sneeze into your elbow.
  • If you are sick, stay home.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.
  • Instead of shaking hands, greet others with a fist bump, elbow bump, "Wakanda Forever," or anything that does not require direct physical contact.
  • Do not use your fingertips to touch shared surfaces. For example, you may use paper towels to open doors, press elevator buttons, etc.
  • Keep hand sanitizer and disinfectants within reach and in locations you frequently access, such as the entrance to your home, your car, and any personal bags that you carry.
  • Stock up on medications and other essentials you may need in the event of quarantine, such as nonperishable food items.

We especially encourage our Seniors to take extra precautions, as data has proven that they are most at risk of catching the Coronavirus.

In addition, we as a church have taken steps to increase the availability of hand sanitizers in common spaces.

Although we are no longer having in-person meetings, please join us live in worship on our YouTube channel and at bethany-newark.org. You may also give securely online through our website. In the midst of these uncertain times, we want you to be able to worship with us as you always do, except from the comfort of your own home. Please be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel, and click the icon that looks like a bell in order to receive all notifications in real time.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation. We pray for your protection during this time, and for a safe and full recovery for anyone who has been infected.

For more information, see the following publication from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/workplace-school-and-home-guidance.pdf
NEWARK URGES RESIDENTS WITH QUESTIONS ABOUT CORONAVIRUS TO CALL NEW JERSEY HOTLINE AT 1-800-222-1222. Hotline is staffed 24 hours a day. More information at https://www.njpies.org/
ANNOUNCEMENT AND COMMUNICATION GUIDELINES

Due to the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, all announcements must be submitted by tomorrow, Tuesday, at noon.

If you would like to submit a graphic (flyer, poster, etc.) for the newsletter or video announcements, please ensure that it is an image file with the suffix .png or .jpg affixed to the end. PDF files are also acceptable. However, Microsoft Word documents may be resized or otherwise damaged in the process of conversion. PDF files and image files are preferred.

We would also appreciate if all announcements are proofread and edited before submission, as it would make the writing and distribution of our newsletter much more expedient.

In addition, if you know someone who is not receiving the biweekly email newsletters, please encourage them to follow these steps in order:

  1. Check your spam email folder.
  2. Add "office@bethany-newark.org" to your contacts.
  3. If you still do not receive our emails, you may sign up for the newsletter by scrolling to the bottom of our homepage (bethany-newark.org) and typing your email address under "Newsletter Sign-Up", OR
  4. Email our Director of Media and Communications, Min. H. Rebekah Keazer, at hkeazer@bethany-newark.org with your name, preferred email address, and any other relevant contact information.