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Sunday, May 3, 2026

Worship in Song
This Is Amazing Grace
Before The Throne of God Above
Because He Lives

Opening Prayer & Announcements
Prayers of the People
Kids Blessing & Dismissal

Hearing The Word | Acts 9:36-47
Sermon: “Everyday Spirituality”
Pastor Phil Rushton

Respond In Worship
Fire of Love
Let Us Be The Church

Benediction

Next Week’s Scripture: Romans 5-8, 12

Today at BCC

Worship Service: 9:30 - 10:30 am

Kids Program: Preschool to 5th grade are dismissed around 9:45 and continue to 11:45. Parents have the option of picking up their kids after the service.

Life Together Hour: 10:45 - 11:45 am

Middle Schoolers - Youth Room
High Schoolers - The Den (Classroom 6)
Connect with others in the foyer or Café Fika
Visit the Library

Adult Classes:

Sermon Discussion — Classroom A
From The Heart — Classroom C

Vespers Service: 7:00 pm

Join us in the sanctuary tonight for this contemplative evening worship service of scripture, singing, and prayer, in the style of Taizé.

Next Steps

BCC is starting a group for folks in the church who like to bicycle for fun. Organized by Wesley Kriz, the idea is to have an organized ride every few months. If you're interested in getting out and getting to know other cyclists in the church, contact Wes at 541-613-6372 (all levels of riders welcome). The first ride is on May 9, meeting at 8:30 am and rolling at 9:00 am.

Global 6K for Water – Help bring life-changing clean water to children in communities around the world. You can walk/run at a location and date of your choosing or walk with us at one of several locations:

* Saturday, May 9, 8:45 AM — Walk with Lettered Streets Covenant Church along the bay. Meet at Squalicum Yacht Club; RSVP to katy.ackersonk5@gmail.com

* Saturday, May 16, 10 AM — Meet at 2029 Mercedes Dr in Lynden; RSVP to Ruth Mitchell, 408-455-1855

* Saturday, May 16, 9:30 AM — Meet in Squalicum High School parking lot near corner of McLeod and Magrath, Bellingham; RSVP to Heather Merchant at hfmerchant@yahoo.com You can also donate towards others who are walking. To register or to donate, use this link: global6k.worldvision.org/teams/39493.

BCC Art-Makers: do you have a favorite piece of visual art that you made in the past that is part of your journey with God? Please consider sharing it with our church family for our next art wall installation in June! Submissions will be collected in the foyer from May 10-17 and should include a few words about why the artwork is important to you and/or how it connects to your relationship with God. Contact Susan Park at sallysuerae@gmail.com for more info.

Icon-Creating Workshop – Join Joy Soltis on Saturday, May 16, to learn about the rich tradition of icons and to create an icon of your own to celebrate Trinity Sunday. No previous artistic skills or practice needed! The workshop will run from 10 AM to 2 PM in the BCC Dining Room. There will be a fee of $25 to cover materials. Bring your own lunch. We have a few spaces left. Register at https://tinyurl.com/3vb8ncbd. For more information, contact Joy at joysoltis@yahoo.com or 360-325-3644.

Responding in the Middle East — Continuing conflict across the Middle East has displaced millions, deepening an already devastating crisis. Covenant World Relief and Development is responding through trusted partners—providing essential aid and supporting peace-building efforts. Give to the Middle East Response Fund today:
https://giving.covchurch.org/priorities-detail/middle-east-response.

Save the Date/Register:

* All Church Campout, Bryce Creek Campground - June 25-28. Register at bellinghamcov.org/campout