Bethel Baptist Church
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Greetings!

It is a matter of fact the longer our world exist the more wicked it becomes. I just heard this morning that more and more women are leaving the church to study and join the Wicken movement. According to the news it is because of the program on TV called Buffy the Vampire Slayer. What will Satan use next? This only strengthens my belief that we should watch less TV and read our Bibles more. As you read this letter can you stop for just one moment and give an account of your family? Where are they, what are they doing? As a family do you hold to the value that the father is the leader, the wife is the encourager and the children are the followers? We are loosing ground! I believe that it is because we have not taken seriously the power of the prince of this world and the weakness of our flesh.


Come and strengthen those weak areas. Come and work out with us during Sunday morning worship and Bible study through Sunday School and DU Sunday evening from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. We must grow stronger and wiser than our adversary. God has lavished on us His forgiveness and love now let us show forth His glory. Let it begin in you today.

God Bless,
Bro. Chris Burns
Senior Pastor

 
Disciple U
Check out the table in the foyer for a complete list or @ http://du.bethelnet.com



 
Women
Couples Night Out
Saturday, September 13, 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
A fun date night-filled with great conversations!  Childcare provided.
Here's how it works: Couples gather in the dining room and meet for 15-20 minutes of "rally time." At this rally time, they'll enjoy a comedy clip (about communication) and take part in short activities. Then, couples will head out on their 2-hour dates to wherever they'd like, with a few discussion questions in hand. Registration deadline is Sunday, September 7.  Must register couples and children.


Women's Thursday Morning Bible Study
Begins Thursday, September 4 @ 8:30 a.m.
Room A200 led by Gail Burns
Living Beyond Yourself: Exploring the Fruit of The Spirit by Beth Moore is a 10-week interactive Bible study of the Fruit of The Spirit as presented in the book of Galatians and concentrating on Galatians 5:22-23. Beth walks participants through each trait listed in the fruit and encourages women to know the freedom of a Spirit-filled life.


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Men
Men Group 18:1
Men's accountability group meets Wednesdays at 6 a.m. in CLC Dining Room.
Do you need accountability to stay in God's Holy Word? Come meet with us for a time of encouragement and fellowship. Our name comes from Proverbs 18:1 "One who isolates himself pursues selfish desires; he rebels against all sound judgement"

4 Man Scramble Golf Event
Saturday, October 4, 9 a.m.
Heritage Golf Club, Oneonta
Cost $45 includes cart, green fees and lunch
Get your team together or sign up individually and we will put you on a team.  For more information contact Sharon Stephens.  Registration deadline September 28.

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Student
Visit us every Wednesday @ The Loft at 6:30 p.m.

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Children
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Preschool
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Senior Adults
Senior  Adults to Stone Mountain, GA
Cost:  $40 plus lunch
When:  Thursday, September 18
Cost includes admission to all open attractions for the entire day including Summit Skyride, Scenic Railroad, 4D Theater, The Great Barn Treehouse Challenge, Camp Highland Outpost, Riverboat Pedal Boats, Mini Golf, Antebellus At Memorial Hall and the Antique Car and Treasure Museum. Reservation deadline is September 1.

A Sanders Family Christmas
Senior Adults
Cost:  $40 plus meals
When:  Tuesday, December 9 (Date Change)
Cost includes transportation and ticket to theatrical event.  
Reservation deadline is September 1.


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Music
Worship Choir is always open. No auditions. Practice Wednesdays at 6:30 pm.



 
Recreation
Christian Life Center Hours
Monday 7 a.m. - 9 p.m., Tuesday 7 a.m. - 9 p.m., Wednesday 7 a.m. - 10 a.m., Thursday 7 a.m. - 9 p.m., Friday 7 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Come workout in the weight room, walk on the track or play pickup basketball.




 
G.R.O.W.
Tuesday September 2 will be make up for the W Team from the previous week.
All the teams will be moved forward one week.
G. Team September 8
R. Team September 15
O. Team September 22
W. Team September 29






 
Missions
Pantry Wagon Items
Canned Shortening, Spam, Canned Veg-all, Jelly

Christmas Store Ministry Project 2008
The Acts 1:8 Mission Ministry through the Christmas Store Leadership Team is spearheading this year's ministry to the needy of our area during the Christmas season. The church membership will be invited to be a part of this in the days ahead. Persons wishing to actively participate on December 12 and 13 can contact one of the following Christmas Store Leaders. Also, all resources will be collected through gifts of church members desiring to meet the needs of families in our area.

Christmas Store Leadership Team Information
Store Director: Greg Price 629-7099
Toy Team: Jackie Jackson 629-6251 - Rita Fuller 640-6419
Food Team: Rickey Lovell 640-6162 - Lyndon Seals 640-6528
Hygiene Team: Tiffany Price 629-7099
Gift Wrapping Team: Sue Carson 640-7634
Bagging Team: Bud Jackson 629-6251 - J.D. Naramore 629-7075
Host & Hostesses: Patti Holliday 629-7505 - Veva Naramore 629-7075
Evangelism: Arzell Hyche 640-6553
Checker: Dean Isdell 640-7221
Registration: Frances Hoyle 640-7547
Refreshment/Lunch: Sharon Stephens 640-6553

Collection Schedule:
September - November: Money to Bethel Baptist Church marked "Christmas Store" It will be used for food boxes and other fill-in items.
Sept. 7 - Oct. 5: Personal hygiene items: shampoo, soaps, toothbrushes, toothpaste, washcloth, deodorant, lotion, hairspray, Q-tips, baby lotion, baby wipes, baby diapers

Michigan Revival
We will be leaving Wednesday night September 10 and return Thursday, September 18. We will be sending a revival team to participate in a simultaneous revival effort in the Upper Peninsula Baptist Association. We will be prayer walking and community canvassing in the area. Our work will be with the Houghton Baptist Church, Houghton, Michigan. (Dee Coker, Pastor) See Bro. Conroy for more information.