Bulletin
Sunday, March 1, 2026
Worship in Song
Cornerstone
Blessed Be Your Name
I, The Lord of Land and Sea
Opening Prayer & Announcements
Mission Moment
Kids Blessing & Dismissal
Scripture Reading
2 Corinthians 5:17-20 NIV
Sermon: “Trusting God in the Unknown: A Story of Following God's Leading”
John & Letha Kerl
Holy Communion
Break Our Hearts
Let Us Be The Church
Benediction
Next Week’s Reading: John 1, Mark 8-10
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 - Classroom 6
Reception in the foyer for John & Letha Kerl
Visit The Library
Connect with others in the foyer or Café Fika
Adult Classes:
Covenant Foundations - Classroom A
Encountering Jesus - Classroom C
Next Steps
Celebrating the Retirement of the Kerls
This morning, John and Letha Kerl will be sharing in the worship service about their life-long mission work, and we will honor them with a special reception after the service.
Tonight is the BCC Gents Social night! On the first Sunday of each month we pause our usual Bible study and prayer time to gather at Larabee Lager Co. for fellowship. Consider joining us at 6:30! Contact Wesley Kriz, 541-614-6372 for more information.
Baptisms - We will be celebrating baptisms on Easter Sunday. If you are interested in being baptized, please contact Pastor Phil at phil@bellinghamcov.org.
Interfaith Coalition Music Festival
Join congregations from around Whatcom County for an afternoon of music on Saturday, March 7, at 3 pm at First Congregational Church, 2401 Cornwall Ave, Bellingham. For more information, contact info@interfaith-coalition.org.
Seeing the Scriptures Seminar
YWAM North Cascades invites you to a one-week seminar on March 9–13: learning how to use phrase diagramming to better understand difficult biblical passages, working through Titus and 1 Timothy. Monday meets 11am–12:30pm (lunch provided) and 2–4pm; Tuesday–Friday meets 9am–12:30pm, with optional lunches Tuesday–Thursday, and a required concluding lunch and debrief on Friday. Participants must bring a computer or tablet that can interact with Google Docs; cost is $100 for those not needing additional food or housing. Email jonathans@ywamnorthcascades.com for more info and registration link.
Friends, Romans, Countrymen and Women, Lend Me Your Voice!
Anyone who enjoys singing is invited to join the Easter choir, which will begin rehearsing Sunday, March 8, in the Sanctuary from 10:45 am - 11:45 am. Additional rehearsals include Sunday, March 15, March 22, and March 29 at the same time and place. Contact Janis Duda at (707) 889-1938 or peteandjanduda@aol.com should you have any questions. Come one, come all.
Marriage Refresh, March 13-14 — Couples of all ages and stages are welcome to join us for a Friday night and Saturday retreat at Lake Samish Day Lodge. Come to grow your marriage, to get to know others, and to enjoy beautiful Lake Samish! For details and registration, visit bellinghamcov.org/marriage-retreat. Space is limited, so register soon!
Memorial Service – Join us on Saturday, March 21, at 3:00pm as we celebrate the life of Stuart Imbach.
New Way Ministries fundraiser — Support one of our mission partners by attending the Faith, Hope & Love Dinner on Thursday, March 19, 6-8:30 PM, at North County Christ the King Church, Lynden. For tickets and information, visit christianhopeassociation.org or call (360) 354-9930. If you want to carpool to the event, contact Diane Majors.
ReVision Trip to Israel and Palestine – Serve Globally MENA invites you to join a ReVision study tour to Israel and Palestine, May 25–June 6, 2026. Spend time in Bethlehem at the Christ at the Checkpoint Conference, and take part in a guided study tour across Israel. Learn more and register at https://rebrand.ly/u0rcluo.
Register for the All-Church Campout! June 26-28 at the Bryce Creek Campground, all details can be found here: bellinghamcov.org/campout
Save the Dates:
March 13-14: Marriage Retreat, Lake Samish Day Lodge
April 24-25: Shop for a Cause Garage Sale
Birthdays
3/1
Noah Shetterly
Robin Ebenal-Thompson
3/2
Ann Hawkins
3/2
Aleena Smith
3/5
Steve Hiller
3/6
Ben Taylor
Cara Forhan
3/7
Heather Flores
Anniversaries
3/5
Joan & Ron Moline