Bethel Blessings August 24 & 25
OLD FARM NEIGHBORHOOD COOKOUT: 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. We are looking for any lawn games that you might want to bring and share. (games like croquet, bocce, lawn darts, etc.)
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO SET UP TABLES AND CHAIRS AFTER WORSHIP ON SATURDAY NIGHT (AROUND 6:30pm) FOR THE SUNDAY COOKOUT.
FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN: Thank you to all who came and volunteered last weekend. There were 101,000 manna packs put together!
NEW WORSHIP TIME: Sunday, September 8th we will start Worship at 9:30am. With the extra 15 minutes you can get an extra cup of coffee and really be ready to worship!
BETHEL PHOTO GALLERY: The beautiful needle work and photos in the gallery will be replaced with new photos about the middle of September.
LIFE’S MORE FUN IN A GROUP: Want to join a Small Group here at Bethel? August 24 & 25 will be an opportunity to find a place to grow, serve and connect. Contact Pastor Dan or Linda Lahman for more information.
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.
YOUTH GROUP (Grade 6th – 12th): We want to know more! Would you want to be a Guest Star and get to know our youth during Youth Hour? No Experience Needed. Sundays at 10:45am, you can sign up at the elevator.
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 Gospel of John. Please let either Pastor know if you want to be a part of their class.
DINING OUT GROUP: This month we will meet on Monday, August 26th at Vaqueros. 9605 Prominent Pt, Colorado Springs, CO 80924.
RUTH BIBLE STUDY: Ruth Bible Study will start meeting twice a week again on Tuesday, September 10th at 9:30am. We are studying Max Lucado’s book “Life Lessons from Daniel and Esther.” We would love to have you join us! We meet the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month from 9:30am – 11:00am in the Library.
BIBLE STUDY FELLOWSHIP: This is a city-wide women’s bible class that meets here at Bethel at 6:00pm on Wednesday nights starting on Monday, September 9th. They are studying the book of Revelation this Fall.
BETHEL STRATEGIC PLANNING GROUP: The Bethel Strategic Planning group’s three teams meet semi-annually to discuss the action steps that make up the Bethel strategic plan. On August 10th, each team shared the last half-year’s progress made toward their objectives; this progress can be seen in positive changes throughout Bethel and in written form in the office. The next convening of the Strategic Planning group takes place on January 11th, 2025, followed by a verbal and written update at the annual congregational meeting two weeks later.