Bethel Blessings Jan 4 & 5
UNDECORATING: Please come help un-decorate the church on Saturday, January 4th at 9:00am.
ALL CHURCH LUNCHEON: Sunday, January 19th come enjoy food together starting after worship.
ALTAR FLOWERS NEEDED FOR 2025: So many dates were filled in and we are thankful. The Altar sign up list is right outside of the Sanctuary for anyone wanting to help beautify the Altar in 2025.
YOUTH AND FAMILY MINISTRY EVENT: Sunday, January 12th come enjoy bowling/pizza/arcade and fun. It is only $5.00 per person from 11:30am – 1:30pm. Located at 1180 Interquest Parkway. We need your reservation and payment by Sunday, January 5th.
ANNUAL MEETING: Mark your calendars for the Annual Meeting on Sunday, January 26th after worship in the Christ Center. We will hear from different Ministry Leaders and go over the budget for 2025.
JOIN THE CHOIR: We can always use a few more beautiful voices in the choir. Rehearsals will start on January 9th at 6:30pm in the Sanctuary. Hope to see you there!
ADULT BIBLE CLASSES
MARRIAGE ON THE ROCK BIBLE CLASS: We will be meeting on January 5th & January 19th in the Library at 10:45am.
GOSPEL OF JOHN: Pastor Dan is leading a study on the Gospel of John that begins at 10:45am in the Faith Forum.
WEEKDAY BIBLE STUDY GROUPS
BIBLE STUDY FELLOWSHIP: This is a city-wide women’s bible class that meets here at Bethel at 6:45pm on Monday nights. They are studying the book of Revelation.
MEN’S UP AND ADAM: This men’s group meets at Bethel for Bible Study every Wednesday morning at 6:30am.
RUTH BIBLE STUDY: 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.
WEST (WOMEN EARNESTLY SEEKING TRUTH) BIBLE STUDY: We meet Wednesdays in the Library from 10:30am - 12:00noon. We are discussing “Unveiling Mary Magdalene” by Liz Curtis Higgs.
WEB (Women Exploring the Bible): We are discussing the study “Unveiling Mary Magdalene” by Liz Curtis Higgs. We meet on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month from 9:00am -11:00am in the Library.
CONNECT, GROW, & SERVE
BETHEL BOOK CLUB: We meet once a month on the 3rd Thursday at 1:00pm in the Library. In January we will meet on Thursday, January 16th. The Book we are reading is “Redeeming Love” by Francine Rivers.
BUNCO: We meet in the Narthex on the first Friday of the month at 7:00pm (Friday, January 3rd). It’s a game of dice and all are welcome.
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 60’s (plus or minus). It is a fellowship and discussion group of mutual support, laughter, food, and fun. The next time we meet is Friday, January 24th 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.
PHOTOGRAPHY GROUP: This group is for folks interested in photography from novice to experienced.
STITCHED WITH LOVE: This ministry 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.
STEPHEN MINISTRY: We all go through times in our life when we could benefit from a little extra care and attention. That’s what Stephen Ministers are for. Stephen Ministers are members of Bethel who have been trained to provide confidential, one-to-one, Christian care to people who are going through a difficult time. They will listen, care, encourage, pray with and for you and provide weekly support for you as long as your need persists. If you would like to find out more about Stephen Ministry for yourself or someone you know, talk with one of our Pastors.
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.