Welcome to the First Presbyterian Church of Bedford Indiana.

Established 1819

     The First Presbyterian Church of Bedford is a community of believers in Jesus Christ who seek to know God's will through worship, scripture, and prayer, and who feel called to share God's love through community and global ministry.  We are committed to providing a caring, welcoming and inclusive environment to fulfill the mission of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.

Worship time change!  Please join us for worship at 10:30 a.m. each Sunday morning.

Friday Email, May 16

My friends,

Wow!  It feels like we have just jumped into the middle of summer!  Driving to Bloomington yesterday, my car was telling me it was 90 degrees outside!  But, to tell the truth, it felt good to put some shorts on and enjoy the warmth.

Gary Hunter will be our guest minister this Sunday.  Thank you Gary for always being willing to fill in.  Gary's scriptures this week are from Revelation 21:1-6 and John 13:31-35.  As always, I recommend you look these up before Sunday morning.  The sermon title is We Won't Play with Matches.  Gary always comes up with intriguing sermon titles!

The Mariners will be meeting this coming Monday, May 19, at the Golden Corral.  The time is 6:00 p.m.  Everyone is welcome to join in good food and great fellowship!

The discipleship study will also continue this week on Wednesday, May 21.  They meet in the church library at 10:30 a.m.

How many people can say they have witnessed two of their great grandchildren graduate from college!  Lee Hutchinson can!  Last Saturday, Thomas Muckerheide received a Bachelor of Arts degree "with distinction" and big brother Matthew received a Bachelor of Science in Human Biology degree "with highest distinction".  Needless to say the buttons are popping off our shirts.  We are so proud of these young men.

Of course, in order to experience these moments of the younger generations of our family, one has to hang around for a while.  If you have not already done so, mark your calenders for Lee's 100th birthday celebration.  It will be in the form of an open house at the First Baptist Church in Bedford from 1:00 until 4:00 p.m on June the 14th.  Spread the word.

Oddly enough, or perhaps not oddly at all, two of the meditations I read this morning dealt with the subject of Joy.  This is something I know I have a problem with on occasion as do most people I think.  These meditations were very similar in that they were comparing Happiness and Joy.  These terms sound similar but are actually two very different things.  Happiness is usually based on life's circumstances - good circumstances make you happy... and bad circumstances make you unhappy.  Joy is not based on circumstances; it is based on a personal relationship with Jesus.  Once we know that God's love is for us, unconditionally, our hope is secure and joy is ours.  Think about it!

I pray that all your hearts will be filled with God's Love and Joy, everyday!

Mike

Love one another as I have loved you.  John 13:34

Contact Information      First Presbyterian Church of Bedford,   1504 L Street, Bedford, IN 47421

 Phone: 812-275-5853

 Email: office@bedfordpresby.org

 Clerks of Session:  Betsey Makximenko, vbat62@comcast.net

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