Bethesda Evangelical Church

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=110 BGCOLOR="#666699" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <B>Bethesda Evangelical Church</B></div> <div> <A HREF="id2.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Traditional Worship"><U><B>Traditional Worship</B></U></A><B>   |   </B><A HREF="id15.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Contemporary Worship"><U><B>Contemporary Worship</B></U></A><B>   |   </B><A HREF="id16.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Small Groups"><U><B>Small Groups</B></U></A><B>   |   </B><A HREF="id4.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Sunday School"><U><B>Sunday School</B></U></A><B>   |   </B><A HREF="id17.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Children"><U><B>Children</B></U></A><B>   |   </B><A HREF="id3.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Youth"><U><B>Youth</B></U></A><B>   |   </B><A HREF="id6.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Music"><U><B>Music</B></U></A><B>   |   </B><A HREF="id18.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Missions"><U><B>Missions</B></U></A><B>   |   </B><A HREF="id19.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Sports"><U><B>Sports</B></U></A><B>   |   </B><A HREF="id20.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Seniors"><U><B>Seniors</B></U></A><B>   |   </B><A HREF="id21.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Women"><U><B>Women</B></U></A><B>   |   </B><A HREF="id22.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Men"><U><B>Men</B></U></A><B>   |   </B><A HREF="id25.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Sermons"><U><B>Sermons</B></U></A><B>   |   </B><A HREF="id23.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Care Counseling"><U><B>Care & Counseling</B></U></A><B>   |   </B><A HREF="id77.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Planned Giving"><U><B>Planned Giving</B></U></A><B>   |   </B><A HREF="id75.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Church Council"><U><B>Church Council</B></U></A><B>   |   </B><A HREF="id26.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Our Staff"><U><B>Our Staff</B></U></A><B>   |   </B><A HREF="id45.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Heaven"><U><B>Heaven</B></U></A><B>   |   </B><A HREF="id74.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="What We Believe"><U><B>What We Believe</B></U></A><B>   |   </B><A HREF="id33.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Affiliations"><U><B>Affiliations</B></U></A><B>   |   </B><A HREF="id69.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Newsletter Articles"><U><B>Newsletter Articles</B></U></A><B>   |   </B><A HREF="id73.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Weddings"><U><B>Weddings</B></U></A><B> </B></div> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" width=190 BGCOLOR="#006699" TEXT="#080000" background="03d11c00erlcgo.png"> <div> <B><IMG SRC="04f9e8a0.jpg" border=0 width="158" height="138" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <div> <B>85 Lemay Gardens Drive</B></div> <div> <B>St. Louis, Missouri 63125</B></div> <div> <B>314-544-2366 Phone</B></div> <div> <B>314-544-2320 Fax</B></div> <bR> <div> <B> </B></div> </td> <td valign="top" height=370 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <div> It was near a pool of water called "Bethesda" that Jesus healed a man....<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000099" FACE="Arial" >In a world that can be filled with so many difficulties and obstacles, all of us need a place where we can discover the hope, joy and peace that only God can offer.  We invite you to come and refresh your spirit as you experience the love and forgiveness of Jesus Christ through the people, programs and ministries of Bethesda Evangelical Church.</FONT></div> <bR> <div> The individuals and families who are part of our church come from a wide range of Catholic and Protestant backgrounds, including many with no previous church affiliation.  Whatever your age or interests, you will find Bethesda a friendly and caring place where you can grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.</div> <bR> <div> <B>We Invite You to Join Us for Any of our Weekly Services</B></div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="681" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" BGCOLOR=#000000 > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 174 WIDTH="247"><div> <IMG SRC="052e8700.jpg" border=0 width="232" height="112" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> The c<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#DDDDDD" FACE="Arial" >hurch is located approximately 2.5 </FONT></div> <div> miles north of South County Mall.  Turn on Lemay Gardens at 1700 Lemay Ferry Road.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="191"><div> From the South: </div> <div> -Take Interstate 55 North. </div> <div> -Exit at Reavis Barracks and go right.  </div> <div> -Make a left on Lemay Ferry and go one half mile.  </div> <div> -Make a left on Lemay Gardens Drive and proceed to the back of the subdivision.  </div> <div> -Church entrance will be on the right.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="0fde1a90.jpg" border=0 width="225" height="169" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="747" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#DDDDDD HEIGHT= 97 ><NOBR><div> <B>Sunday Schedule</B></div> <div> 9 a.m.  <A HREF="id2.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Traditional Worship"><U>Traditional Worship</U></A>                                                                    </div> <div> 9 a.m.  <A HREF="id4.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Sunday School"><U>Sunday School</U></A> classes for all ages</div> <div> 10:00 a.m.  Fellowship Time </div> <div>                      (Donuts and coffee)</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#DDDDDD WIDTH="440"><bR> <div> 10:30 a.m.  <A HREF="id4.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Sunday School"><U>Adult Bible studies</U></A></div> <div> 10:30 a.m.  <A HREF="id15.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Contemporary Worship"><U>Contemporary Worship</U></A></div> <div> 10:30 a.m.  <A HREF="id4.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Sunday School"><U>Children's Church</U></A></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#DDDDDD HEIGHT= 79 WIDTH="296"><div> <B>Sermons Online</B></div> <div> Visit our <A HREF="id25.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Sermons"><U>sermons page </U></A>to listen to weekly messages.</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#DDDDDD WIDTH="440"><div> <B>Pioneer Clubs for Kids</B></div> <div> 6:45 - 8 p.m. Wednesdays for kids age 4 through 7th grade.beginning September 2009</div> <div>   <A HREF="id83.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Forms"><U>Come and check it out!</U></A></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#DDDDDD HEIGHT= 117 WIDTH="296"><div> <B>Crocodile Rock </B></div> <div> <B>Vacation Bible School</B></div> <div> July 20-24, 9 a.m. til Noon</div> <div> <A HREF="id83.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Forms"><U>Click to Register!</U></A></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#DDDDDD WIDTH="440"><div> <B>Celebrate Freedom!</B></div> <div> On Sunday, July 5 we invite everyone to a special service of music and praise at 9:30 a.m. to celebrate God's wonderful gift of freedom.  There will only be one worship service that day and there will be no Sunday School classes, so bring the whole family!</div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="id45.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Heaven"><U><B>Do you know for sure that you will go to heaven when you die? - Click here for the answer.</B></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="494" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" BGCOLOR=#AAAAAA > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 204 ><NOBR><div> <B>Eight Reasons to Attend Church</B></div> <bR> <div> 1.  Church worship celebrates God's presence.</div> <div> 2.  Worship gives you an opportunity to talk with God.</div> <div> 3.  Worship makes spiritual things real.</div> <div> 4.  Regular church attendance will keep you out of harmful places.</div> <div> 5.  Church attendance keeps you focused on eternity.</div> <div> 6.  Volunteering to help out at church makes your life fruitful.</div> <div> 7.  Worshipping with other believers brings heaven to earth.</div> <div> 8.  Church attendance keeps you accountable.</div> <div> (Condensed from James A. Scudder's "Your Secret to Spiritual Success")</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></B></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> If you have questions or experience problems using this web site, please contact our webmaster at:  <A HREF="mailto:information@achurch4you.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:information@achurch4you.com"><U>information@achurch4you.com</U></A></div> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>