Bethel Blessings November 16 & 17
ALTAR FLOWERS: are provided by Barb & Jim Saunders.
SUNDAY MORNING ALIVE LUNCH is served from 10:45am – 11:15am and will be available this Sunday, November 17th.
SENIOR POTLUCK: Friday, November 15th at 11:30am in the Christ Center.
MEN’S MINISTRY BREAKFAST: Saturday, November 16th at 7:45am in the Christ Center.
MERCY’S GATE HOLIDAY MEAL BASKETS: Thanksgiving is almost here, and that means our Mercy’s Gate families will soon be picking up their holiday meal baskets! If you plan to donate a grocery bag filled with items from the provided grocery list and a grocery gift card for non-perishable food, please bring your contributions no later than Sunday Service on November 17. We will provide a continental breakfast and share fellowship with the families picking up their baskets. Many of the families express deep gratitude, not just for the meal but for the kindness and hope your generosity brings. Witnessing their joy is heartwarming, sure to fill you with the holiday spirit. So come join us in distributing the baskets on Saturday, November 23, from 8:30am to 10:30am in the Narthex.
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD: Shoe boxes for the children of the world are due November 16 & 17. Empty boxes are available by the front window area to the left as you enter the main doors. There are supplies on a table in the Narthex.
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, November 17th at 10:45am in his office. There will also be a class on Sunday, December 1st but you only need to attend one. New Member Joining weekend will be on Saturday and Sunday, December 14 & 15. The New Member Spaghetti Dinner will be on Sat., Nov. 14th at 6:30pm.
BETHEL BOOK CLUB: We meet once a month on the 3rd Thursday at 1:00pm in the Library. In November we will meet on Thursday, November 21st. The Book we are reading is “Killing Trail” by Margaret Mizushima.
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.
LOOKING FOR WEBSITE VOLUNTEERS: Have a knack for tech and a heart to serve? Bethel is looking for volunteers to manage weekly website updates, including posting videos, updating events, and handling registrations. You can work from home, and we’ll provide training. A background check is required.
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 until 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.
2025 FLOWER CHART NOW AVAILABLE: If you would like to provide flowers for Bethel’s Altar for next year. Please sign up on the flower chart hanging on the wall in a frame outside of the Sanctuary above the credenza.
OUR DAILY BREAD DEVOTIONAL: The December, January & February Daily Bread devotional is available on the credenza outside of the Sanctuary.
STEPHEN MINISTRY: Are you stressed? Feeling down? Need Encouragement? Stephen Ministers don’t just provide care for people experiencing a major crisis. They also provide care and support for people weighed down by the little things in life. If you’re feeling down, lonely, stressed or discouraged, you could benefit from the care, support, and encouragement of a Stephen Minister. It’s free. It’s confidential. And it will really make a difference in your life! To find out more, talk with one of our Pastors. Our Stephen Ministers are ready to care for you!
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