Bethel Blessings August 3 & 4
ALTAR FLOWERS PROVIDED BY: Susi Hengel giving thanks for Bethel’s years of support.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Help Pastor John set up the floor covering in the Christ Center on Wednesday, August 14 at 6:30pm downstairs in the Christ Center-Fellowship Hall. Please volunteer by signing the handout that was given out at the service over the weekend and placing it in the offering plate so we know who and how many to expect. Thanks!
After Worship Food and Fellowship Every Sunday during the summer: Everyone is invited every week! August 4th is Mariana Lewis and her Team; August 11th is the Stephen Ministry Team; and August 18 is the Choir Group. Thanks to all who donated during the summer!
BACK TO SCHOOL & BETHEL NEIGHBORHOOD COOKOUT CELEBRATION: Everyone is invited to a Cookout with Food and Fellowship on Sunday, August 25th from 10:30am – 12:00pm. We are inviting all the neighbors in the area to come and celebrate with us. Watch the Bethel Blessings for more information in the coming weeks.
ANNUAL LUTHERAN FAMILY SERVICES SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE: Now collecting sturdy backpacks and assorted school supplies for foster and safe care children. Look for the yellow school bus box in the Narthex, along with lists of needed supplies. Deadline is Sunday, August 4th. Your generosity is deeply appreciated by Lutheran Family Services and the children of this community.
FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN: Join Us for the Feed My Starving Children Manna Pack Event! Bethel is excited to host the FMSC Colorado Springs Mobile Pack on August 16th & 17th. This means you can volunteer to help pack Manna Packs! To register go to: Register for Manna Packing Bethel also needs help in hosting the event. We need help setting up the packing stations, greeting volunteers as they come to their packing session, cleaning up after each packing session, and cleanup at the end of the Mobile Pack. If you're interested in lending a hand, sign up here: Help Bethel Prepare
BETHEL PRESCHOOL: There are still a couple of openings in the 3–4-year-old room for the 2024/2025 school year.
AERO RIDGE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY: Is a Private/Homeschool Program that meets here at Bethel that provides excellence in academics through a biblical foundational curriculum.
SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR ALL AGES
CHILDREN’S SUNDAY SCHOOL (Ages 4 thru 5th grade): September 8th is Sunday School Kickoff
CONFIRMATION (All 7th thru 9th graders): Pastor John and Bethany will be starting up again on Sunday, September 8th.
ADULT BIBLE CLASS: This Fall Pastor John will be teaching a Marriage class “Marriage on the Rock”. Come learn about God’s design for your dream marriage. Pastor Dan will be leading a Study on the Book of John. Watch the Bethel Blessings for more information.
INTEREST GROUPS
BETHEL BOOK CLUB: We meet once a month on the 3rd Thursday at 1:00pm in the Library. The book for August is “The Friend” by Sigrid Nunez.
BIBLE STUDY FELLOWSHIP: This is an outside group of women and children (with some Bethel members attending) that meets on Monday Evenings at 6:00pm. This year they will be studying Revelation. They will be starting on Monday, September 9th.
BUNCO: We meet in the Narthex on the first Friday of the month at 7:00pm. It’s a game of dice and all are welcome.
COLLEGE KIDS’ MAILINGS: Once school is back in session, the Bethel Blessings will include names of college students so that you can mail a letter encouraging them and letting them know we are praying for their success.
COMFORT MAKERS: Bethel's quilting group meets on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Tuesday of each month from 9:00am – noon in the Christ Center.
CONNECTIONS GROUP: This group is targeted to singles and couples in their 50’s and 60’s. It is a fellowship and discussion group of mutual support, laughter, food, and fun. The next time we meet is September 13th at 6:30pm.
GIFTS FROM THE HEART: We enjoy sharing the love of Christ with others by preparing and donating gifts. Our gift-giving includes: specially prepared baby gifts for newborns at Bethel, recycling stuffed animals for foster children, three different types of gift bags handed out to the homeless, meals for shut-ins or families in distress, and household goods for displaced veterans.
GIRL SCOUTS: We meet every other Thursday at 6:00pm in the Youth Room.
DINING OUT GROUP: We meet on the 4th Monday of the month.
MEN’S CHALLENGE GROUP: Men, do you want the abundance God came to give you? Do you want joy and peace AND to advance His kingdom? Then come join us. Hear God lead you. Glorify Him. We meet at 11:00am on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays at Bethel.
MEN’S MINISTRY BREAKFAST: We meet once a month at 7:45am in the Christ Center. Contact Pastor Dan for more information.
MICROBREW CREW GROUP: This adult group meets monthly at a local microbrewery.
PHOTOGRAPHY GROUP: This group is for folks interested in photography from the novice to experienced.
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY: If you enjoy knitting or crocheting and are interested in creating Prayer Shawls or Lap Robes for those that are home bound, this is the group for you. Yarn is available in the Narthex.
SENIOR GROUP: We meet once a month for Potluck and other activities. We get together for food, fun, and fellowship. You can contact Pastor Dan for more information.
STEPHEN MINISTRY: The Stephen Minister’s role is to bring God’s love into the lives of people who are going through a difficult time or experiencing a crisis. What do Stephen Ministers do? They listen to you, care for you, support and encourage you, and pray with and for you. And in the midst of this confidential, one-to-one, caring relationship, God’s healing love comes pouring through. If you or someone you know is facing a crisis—large or small—and could benefit from the caring presence of a Stephen Minister, talk to one of our Pastors. Our Stephen Ministers are ready to care for you!
STITCHED WITH LOVE: This is a new ministry at Bethel that provides an opportunity for you to make and donate crocheted or knitted items for infants and children. These can include white baby afghans (now given to infants at baptisms) or items such as layettes, booties, quilts, stuffed animals, etc. We also make a variety of handmade items throughout the year for donation to foster children through Cases of Love, infants through Life Network, winter scarves for the homeless, etc.
VARIETY DANCE: Variety Dance meets each Saturday afternoon in the Christ Center. The 2:30pm class is led by Gloria Pascua and the 4:00pm class is led by Sharon Oldfield.
BIBLE STUDY GROUPS
Men’s Up & Adam Group: This men’s group meets at Bethel for Bible Study every Wednesday morning at 6:30am.
Ruth Bible Study: We will meet on Tuesday, August 13th at 9:30am in the Library. We are studying “Life Lessons from Daniel and Esther” by Max Lucado.
WEST (Women Earnestly Seeking Truth): We will resume class on Wednesday, September 4th where we will study “I Am: Discovering Who Jesus Is.”
WEB (Women Exploring the Bible): We will resume class in September and will be discussing the study “Unveiling Mary Magdalene” by Liz Curtis Higgs.