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Newsletter for the week of August 19.TRANSCRIPT
Awana Starts Up Sunday, Sept 9!Are you looking for ways to get your kids excited about God and His Word? Would you like your children to memorize Scripture and hide God’s word in their hearts? Awana Clubs is a program for children ages 3 years through 6th grade that seeks to reach boys and girls with the gospel of Christ and train them to serve Him. We meet weekly on Sunday afternoons to play fun games, memorize Scripture, and learn practical lessons from the Bible.
Last year we had over thirty clubbers complete their handbooks. Four of them received the Sparkie award for finishing three handbooks over the course of three years. That is over 150 Bible verses memorized! But the clubbers do get a break from all their hard work memorizing Scripture. The clubbers were polled and the results were nearly unanimous that Game Time was their favorite part of Awana.
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! Please go to bethelo=ouston.com/awana for more information and to register. We meet on Sundays from 4:15-‐6:00 pm starting September 9th in the Fellowship Hall. Visitors are always welcome. Please invite your friends!
LOOKING FOR WAYS TO SERVE?We also need teens and adults willing to serve in Awana. This is a simple way to get plugged into ministry at Bethel. If interested in serving, please email [email protected].
YTD INCOME/(LOSS)($72,845)
GIVING AS OF 8/12$128,827
WEEKLY BUDGET($34,300)
WEEKLY OVER/(UNDER)$94,527
Remember the Lord your God, for it is He who gives you the ability to produce wealth. (Deut. 8:18)
U P C O M I N G E V E N T S
CONGREGATIONAL CARE - Elder Bill FryBaptism 713.782.8948Prayer Ministry 713.782.8948Bereavement - Patti Fox 713.665.4356Membership 713.782.8948Widows’ Ministry - Jim & Linda Smith 713.266.3447Craftsmen of Bethel - Blake Pfeffer 713.975.8885Deacon Liaison - Jay Campbell 713.802.1725Greeter’s Ministry - Bill Fry 713.661.1442Stewardship Training 713.782.8948Senior Adults (60ish+) - Bill Fry 713.661.1442Library - Shawn Smith 713.206.6672Biblical Counseling - Don Currans 713.782.8948To make an appointment, contact Pam Mitchell
ADULT MINISTRIES -Adult Bible Fellowship 713.782.8948Community Groups 713.782.8948Young Professionals Ministry (YaP) - Daniel Hill 713.782.8948MEN - Elder Bill McCulloch
Morning Bible Study - Jim Hickernell 713.683.8802Morning Prayer - Bill Cunningham 713.367.8546Men’s Fellowship Dinner 713.782.8948Folders - Jim Smith 713.419.7066Faithful Men - Don Currans 713.266.1379Men’s Retreat 713.782.8948
WOMEN - Elder Alex ChaeWomen’s Bible Study - Linda Robinson 713.828.8664Women’s Connection - Talitha Powell 832.788.7975Prayer Ministry 713.782.8948Tender Loving Cooking - Rebecca Harrison
STUDENTS - Elder Randy JonesHigh School: Vacant 713.782.8948Middle School: Vacant 713.782.8948Intern: Meagan Butler 713.782.8948For more information, go to bethelstudents.com
CHILDREN - Director Tina MacInnes, Elder Mark GillespieKids' Church & J12 713.782.8948Awana - James & Kara Fields 281.773.2229Vacation Bible School 713.782.8948MDO - Paula Dominguez 713.782.8948Nursery Staff - Kara Fields 281.773.2146
MUSIC & WORSHIP - Colin Rowley, Elder Cedric BurgherBethel Choir: Lynelle Rowley 832.368.4022Praise Band: John Denmon 832.276.7925
MISSIONSINTERNATIONAL OUTREACH -
Missions Committee - Gene/Linda Dewhurst 713.621.2238Missions Weekend - Lou Ann Chae 281.330.0217
DOMESTIC OUTREACH - Local Outreach Committee - Scott Schroer 713.783.4066Prison Ministry - Cliff Adams 713.729.8971
ADMINISTRATION & FACILITIES - Elder Ron PruetFacilities - Jim Smith 713.782.8948Finance Committee - Gene Dewhurst 713.782.8948Personnel - Ron Pruet 713.782.8948
MODERATOR OF THE SESSION - Alex Chae
G E T T I N G C O N N E C T E D
F I N A N C I A L U P D A T E
BETHEL CHURCH EXISTS TO GLORIFY GOD BY PREACHING AND TEACHING HIS WORD, THE BIBLE - DESIRING TO SEE PEOPLE EVERYWHERE CHANGED INTO PASSIONATE, GROWING FOLLOWERS OF JESUS. AUGUST 19, 2012 | ISSUE: 908
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M I N I S T R Y S P O T L I G H T
MEN’S MOVIE NITEThursday, August 30, 6 pm (SC)
Guys -‐ Come join us for an evening together as we pop some popcorn and put up our feet as we watch the movie “Courageous”. RSVP online!
CONGREGATIONAL DINNERSunday, Sept 23, 6:30 pm
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! The Bethel family is getting together for an evening of dinner and fellowship as we hear a Fall report from the Session.
THE GATHERINGTonight, 6:30 pm (SC)
An acoustic worship service designed for a casual worship experience. Join us tonight as we study the gospel of Matthew... and bring a friend!
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MEN’S BIBLE STUDYBegins Monday, Sept 10, 6 am
Dr. Steve Sullivan will be finishing 1 Thessalonians and starting 2 Thessalonians this Fall. Join us on Monday mornings in the F. Hall.
W E ’ R E H E R E T O H E L P
Bethel Biblical Counseling provides a private and safe place for you to receive care and hope.
The goal of BBC is to bring God glory through application of the authority of God’s Word to hurting people in need of change that produces Christ-likeness. By speaking the truth in love to the genuine life issues, we help people see how the Scriptures address their problems.
To help facilitate this goal, trained lay counselors are committed to a Day of Biblical Counseling every Tuesday from 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Bethel members and the community are invited to take advantage of this sound Biblical resource. Please call the Bethel office for registration details and to schedule an appointment (713.782.8948).
NEED PRAYER?The scripture tells us the prayer of a righteous man availeth much. How much more so when hundreds are praying?
If you need prayer, please send your request to [email protected].
INTERESTED IN MEMBERSHIP?
If you are interested in membership at Bethel, go to bethelo=ouston.com/become-‐a-‐member to learn more about the process and obligation of membership.
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BOOK RECOMMENDATIONSGod’s Names & God’s Promises by Sally Michael
Do you believe God cares how we think of Him, or by what name we call upon Him? There is almost no better way to learn about God than by the names and promises by which he has revealed Himself.
ON THE BOOK RACK
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NEEDS IN BETHEL KIDS!•We NEED 2 teachers for both the Sunday School and morning service hours.
•Teen Volunteers (6th grade +), we need and want you!
Please contact Tina MacInnes if interested in serving in rotation (713.782.8948).
MISSIONS FELLOWSHIPNEXT SUNDAY, FOLLOWING THE SERVICE, IN THE PARLOR
Please welcome Jesse and Tricia Marcos during their visit at a reception after church on August 26th in the Parlor.
A light lunch will be available, so come, greet and listen.
BETHEL MISSIONS PRAYER HOURThis Monday, 1-2 pm in the Student Center
Every 3rd Monday men and women gather at Bethel to pray for our international and domestic missionaries. Interested but unable to attend? You can also be a valuable part of this ministry by committing to pray from home. Current prayer needs will be sent to you prior to each monthly Missions Prayer Hour.
If you have questions, please call Vicki Sullivan (832.251.1801) or Gwen Spaugh (713.334.4153).
Studying 1 & 2 Thessalonians together...
TEACHER:Dr. Steve Sullivan
MEN’S BIBLE STUDY STARTS MON, SEPT 10, 6 AM MEN’S BIBLE STUDYSTARTS MON, SEPT 10, 6 AM
WELCOME OUR NEWEST MEMBERS:Jay & Carla Quine
Begins Tuesday, Sept 11thFrom 6:30-‐8:30 pm
in the Student CenterStudy: Acts
No childcare
NightFunFamilyFor Families with Kids
Saturday, Sept 8, 5-8 pm
Splash nite at Bethel! Bring a towel, chair and a dessert to share for a fun evening of water slides on the front lawn. Dinner provided!
Register online at bethelofhouston.com/family-fun-night.