Bethel Blessings Nov 30 & Dec 1
THANKSGIVING EVE WORSHIP & PIE SOCIAL: Join us on Wednesday, November 27th at 6:30pm for our Thanksgiving Worship and Pie Social. Pies are needed! Please bring pies that evening and put them on the carts in the Welcome Center BEFORE the service.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO DECORATE THE CHURCH FOR CHRISTMAS: Saturday, November 30th starting at 9:00am.
ALL CHURCH FOOD & FELLOWSHIP in the Donut Area Sunday, December 1st 10:30am. We are asking everyone to sign up to bring a pastry, fruit or egg dish, look for an email from the office.
NEW MEMBER CLASS: If you would like to learn more about Bethel and would like to become a member, Pastor John will be having a class on Sunday, December 1st. New Member Joining weekend will be on Saturday and Sunday, December 14 & 15. The New Member Spaghetti Dinner will be on Sat., Dec. 14th at 6:30pm.
WINTER CLOTHING DONATION CAMPAIGN: The Bethel Senior group is sponsoring a campaign to help those without adequate clothing and shelter during the cold winter months by collecting donations of winter gear (Tarps, blankets, sleeping bags, winter coats, stocking hats, wool socks, mittens, gloves, etc.). Donation boxes will be in the Narthex through December 1st. Thank you for your generosity.
EYEGLASSES FOR CAMBODIA: Bethel is sending an Outreach Christmas Package of prescription eyeglasses to Cambodia. We did this a few months ago and it was a HUGE success to the Cambodia kids and families. If you or your friends and neighbors have old, unused eyeglasses to donate, please bring them to the Bethel office by December 1st.
LUTHERAN FAMILY SERVICES: Christmas is quickly approaching. Are you looking to brighten up a child’s holiday? Lutheran Family Services Foster and Safe Care Angel Tree gift tags are available in the Narthex. Look for the table with the small Christmas tree to choose a child’s name. Gifts should be returned to the church UNWRAPPED with the tag attached. Donations of gift wrap and bags are welcome. The deadline is Sunday, December 8th. Thank you for making a difference in the life of a child!
MERCY’S GATE - Holiday Meal Baskets and Angel Tree: Thanksgiving Meal Baskets were successfully distributed - thank you for your generosity! Now, the Angel Tree is up, offering gift ideas for children in need from Mercy’s Gate families. If you feel led to give, simply take a name from the tree, complete the signup sheet, place your gift in a Christmas gift bag, and return it to Bethel before December 11th. These gifts will be paired with Christmas Meal Baskets, which will be distributed on Saturday, December 14th, from 8:30am to 10:30am. We still need nine (9) grocery gift cards to complete the Christmas Meal Baskets. If you’d like to help, please drop your gift card off at the church office. Many families have shared how deeply they appreciate not just the meals but the kindness and hope your generosity brings. Witnessing their gratitude is truly heartwarming. Join us on December 14th to share in the joy of giving and experience the true spirit of the season!
BETHEL YOUTH CHRISTMAS PARTY (6th grade – 12th grade): Sunday, December 22nd from 10:45am – 12:00noon. Bring a snack to share, wear your favorite pajamas, and bring a white elephant gift ($15.00 value limit). Bring your friends.
STEPHEN MINISTRY: The role of a Stephen Minister is to give care. They listen, empathize, encourage, pray and provide emotional and spiritual support on a weekly basis to hurting people for as long as the need persists. God works in and through them to bring hope and healing. If you are feeling lonely, experiencing a crisis, struggling through a difficult time, or simply find yourself stressed by everyday life, talk with one of our Pastors to learn more about Stephen Ministry.
EVENTS FOR YOUR CALENDAR
Thanksgiving Worship & Pie Social Wednesday, November 27th 6:30pm
Church Christmas Decorating Saturday, November 30th 9:00am
Children’s Christmas Production Sat. & Sun., December 7th & 8th
Bethel Choir Cantata Sat. & Sun., December 14th & 15th
Little London Winds Concert Sunday, December 15th 7:00pm
2nd Family Ministry Bake Sale Sat. & Sun., Dec. 14th & 15th after worship services
Christmas Eve Worship Tuesday, December 24th at 4:00pm & 6:00pm