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GIFT: Lent 2018
G.I.F.T. – Growing In Faith Together
Sundays @ 9:45am in Discipleship Hall
February 25, March 4, 11, 18, 25
We Grow In Faith Together as we take steps to the cross!
EACH NIGHT: Dive into the “Steps to the Cross” guidebook. Light a candle, gather with family or friends and enjoy the blessings of holy time together.
EACH SUNDAY DURING LENT: In an age segregated culture, the church celebrates the unique
gifts of gathering 6 generations together around the cross to worship and learn the ways of Jesus.
Each week come eat together, laugh (a lot!), learn 5 valuable steps for life, hear and incubate the
power of God’s story, create a shared experience where all learn, teach and form faith.
Sundays @ 9:45am we gather in Discipleship Hall. Come and see!
2/25 – Mark 8:31-38 Follow – Crowns of Thorns for daily invitation to love boldly.
3/4 – John 2:13-22 Build – Building Faith5 Crosses to form a lifelong enrichual that will hold you for
life.
3/11 – John 3:14-21 Believe – Make candles and see the power of light in a dark world.
3/18 – John 12:20-33 Sprout – Plants seeds that will rise up as the seed of God’s word rises up.
3/25 – Mark 11:1-11 Crown – Everyone plays a part in this live action play that’s a little worship,
comedy and drama all in one.
“Nothing But Nets” Free Throw Fundraiser
Join us for Service Hour for WATTS
We’re hosting the Winchester Area Temporary Thermal Shelter (WATTS) beginning February 16. Here is the online sign up. Hopefully you can join us in serving our neighbors in this special way.
Disciple II Bible Study
Our 12-week Disciple II Bible Study begins on January 8. We meet at 6:30 at Bethel. If you are interested, please contact Pastor Dave (pastordave@bethelwinchster.com).
Bethel 2020 Vision
Updated 2019 Ministry Spending Plan
2019 Updated MSP Rationale
Update: At our February 3, 2019 Congregational Meeting, the proposed and updated 2019 Ministry Spending Plan was voted down by a count of 96-31.
The Council has subsequently developed an Ad-hoc working group consisting of Rex Ritchie (Chair), Mike Stanfield, Dave Griffin, Rachel Carlson, John Gavitt, Donna Turrill, and John Fredericksen.
They are tasked with putting together a proposal for Council to consider regarding our Ministry Spending Plan. This should happen within 30 days, by the middle of March.
Please keep this Ad-hoc team and our Council in your prayers as we continue our prayerful discernment about next steps for Bethel.
Results from Bethel Reforming (2018)
Implementing God’s Mission for Bethel
Discern staffing needed to accomplish God’s ministry
Develop an organizational structure that is flexible and helpful for today’s world
Supporting God’s Mission for Bethel
Identify individual strengths for ministry within the congregation
Develop a strong sense of stewardship – financial and ministry
Sharing God’s Mission for Bethel
Develop logo/brand which reflects the mission of Bethel
Develop a plan for sharing that logo/brand and story with the congregation and community
Advent Midweek Gathering with Holden Evening Prayer
“O Come, O Come Emmanuel”
An Advent Midweek Gathering w/ Holden Evening Prayer
We will be offering an Advent midweek gathering on Wednesdays around the theme, “O Come, O Come Emmanuel”. You are invited to gather for soup at 6:15 in Discipleship Hall, followed by worship at 7:00pm in the sanctuary. Our Bethel Preachers will be offering short messages from the hymn “O Come, O Come Emmanuel”.
November 29 – Mike Stanfield
December 6 – Doug Newell
December 13 – Michelle Young
December 20 – Bruce Lothrop
Bethel Oktoberfest 2018
Join us for our 2nd Annual Bethel Oktoberfest!
Saturday, October 6
(Rain or Shine)
2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Cover Charge: $10/person (ages 13+)
Purchase tickets HERE or at Bethel or at the door!
Food and Drinks for Purchase
German / Austrian Band, Local Craft Beer
Free Inflatables for All Ages
Yard Games — Music/Dance
“Authentic Wear Encouraged”
VBS 2018
VACATION BIBLE CAMP
July 16-20th 9-Noon!
This summer Bible Camp SHIPWRECKED! will help our children discover how Jesus rescues us through bible stories, music, missions, crafts, games, science activities and drama! We invite children aged 4 and up to this experience. The cost is $10 which provides every child with a Shipwrecked Music CD and T-Shirt Iron On.
Register for Shipwrecked Bible Camp
Youth and Adults sign up for a YOU sized role to serve and join the excitement at Shipwrecked
Signup up today! HERE
YOUTH: Be sure to mark your calendar for Bible Camp July 16-20 from 9am-noon
setup, decorating party and training times: July 13 – 6-8pm, July 14 9-3pm at Bethel Lutheran Church!
Advent Cross+Generational Sunday School (G.I.F.T.)
During Advent 2017, Bethel will bring all of our generations together around the cross to bring out the playful wonder of the child, embrace the wisdom of the elder, make deep connections with each other and receive the gift of living encounters with God.
We know many parents’ prayer is “HELP!” and our world cries out “HEAL US!”. We believe the great GIFT of Jesus’ love injects life into us when we spend meaningful, intentional time together. Let’s have some creative singing and dancing, hugs and high fives, and playful adventures for every night and every home!
This is GIFT! Come and see, bring a friend or a family and Grow In Faith Together!
Sunday, December 3 — Wreathe Making
Sunday, December 10 — GIFT Cross-Gen Advent
Sunday, December 17 — GIFT Cross-Gen Advent