re: Announcements for the week of June 6-14, 2009

Stephen Ministry Thought of the Week— “Love One Another As I Have Loved You . . .” In John 15:12 Jesus says, “This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.” Loving and caring for one another is not just the pastor’s job—it’s something Jesus calls us all to do! Stephen Ministry is a ministry in which people with special gifts for caring ministry can put those gifts to use in an organized way, bringing Jesus’ love and care to those who most need it. If you—or someone you know—are going through a difficult time,  contact one of our Pastors at the church office about Stephen Ministry.  Our Stephen Ministers are ready to care for you.

High School Mission Trip—There will be a required pre-departure meeting for BOTH youth and parents on June 13 at 10am in the Faith Forum. The purpose of the meeting is to provide specific information about our YouthWorks site, trip logistics and contact information. Contact Ashley or Kellen Brewer if you are absolutely unable to attend.

NO SENIOR HIGH ATTIC until after the Mission Trip. Watch the bulletin for future details.

SHORT-TERM EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY—KMAD, Inc., has a short-term employment opportunity for anyone interested in helping them install Digital TV Converter Boxes. If interested, contact them at 1-866-932-2758 or 1-877-309-0003.

Thanks to a donation by the Curnow family, we received a second porta-crib for IHN use. We are now prepared to safely host two families with infant children overnight, so no further cribs are needed at this time.

CORRECTION TO THE NEWSLETTER—The Line Dancing group meets the 2^nd & 4^th Sunday at 2pm. IT IS OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS if interested.

Kim Brown will be conducting Blood Pressure Checks THIS SUNDAY at 9am in the Narthex. Come for a check!!!!!

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD—It has been decided that Bethel will not be a collection/relay center for OCC. Families & individuals are encouraged to collect and fill their own boxes. If anyone would like to spearhead this drive, contact Gerry Hospador. Collection week is the week prior to Thanksgiving.

Habitat for Humanity—Our next workday is Saturday, June 27. All you need is an able body & a willing heart and be at least 16 years of age (if under 16, a waiver of liability must be signed by the parent). You can work all day (8-4:30pm) or half-day (8:30-12Noon OR 1-4:30pm). A sign-up sheet is in the Narthex. Contact Joan Skoog.

Bethel Praise Service—Your Jacob’s Ladder Music Team will lead a Praise Service on Sunday, June 28 at 6:30pm in the Sanctuary. This special service is open to everyone and we encourage you to invite your friends and neighbors, and we further encourage our Youth Groups to attend and invite friends as well. The idea of this Praise Service is to hear a variety of contemporary Christian music along with a special message for daily living.

PEDAL PUSHERS—Our monthly is coming up on June 13. All rides are the 2^nd Saturday of each month until October at 10am. The rides are family events easy enough  for children and adults of all ages. If you are interested in participating in our monthly rides, please sign-up on the sheet in the Narthex or contact Dave Geffre.

The Dining Out Group will be going to the Airplane Restaurant (formerly Solo’s) on June 19 at 6:30pm. The address is 1665 N. Newport Road (off of Fountain, East of Powers). Contact Alice Hamilton for more information.

Best of Spain and Portugal Trip, Nov. 3-13, 2009—Brochures & a sign-up sheet are available in the Narthex. Questions? Speak to Pastor John. Registrations & deposits are being received now.

Germany, Passion Play, Austria & Switzerland Trip brochures & sign-up sheet available in the Narthex. Registrations & deposits are being received now.

Bethel Via de Cristo 4^th Day Community—Antje Lund & Kent Mathews will be Rectora & Rector at the September 17-20 Via de Cristo weekend. You are all invited to an “Ice Cream Sundae Social” on June 13 at 6:30pm in the Christ Center. Join us & show your support while enjoying great desserts.

BETHEL MEN’S SOFTBALL SCHEDULE

(Field—4 Diamond Yellow)

     DATE              TIME              OPPONENT

     June 11             9:00pm             Faith EFC

     June 18             9:00pm             Greener Grass

     June 25             6:00pm             Regulators

     July 2               7:00pm             Wolf Ranch

     July 9               8:00pm             Chapel Hills Ball Club

     July 16              6:00pm             JB Henderson Construction

     July 23              6:00pm             Windsor Concrete

     July 30              7:00pm             Faith EFC

BETHEL CO-ED’S SOFTBALL SCHEDULE

(Field—Skyview 1)

     DATE              TIME              OPPONENT

     June 7               4:00pm             News Channel 13

     June 14             4:00pm             Team Charles Johnson

     June 21             1:00pm             News Channel 13

     June 28             3:00pm             Nuts & Butts

     July 12              1:00pm             26. 10

     July 19              2:00pm             Afterburners

     July 26              2:00pm             Sunrise of Co Springs

     August 2           2:00 & 3:00pm  Nuts & Butts

LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE—There is a sign-up sheet in the Narthex for anyone interested in weekly lawn mowing and/or weed whacking. Questions? Contact Dale Kolseth. Thank you for sharing these gifts with the church.

Vacation Bible School—“Group’s Crocodile Dock” IS APPROACHING! REGISTER NOW! It will be held June 15-19 from 9am-12Noon. All children ages 3 through 6^th grade are invited to attend. Each day is action-packed with storytelling, music, snacks, games & crafts. The Registration Fee is $10 per child or $25 maximum. Registration forms are available at the Welcome Center. A supply list is also posted at the Welcome Center.

The following volunteers ARE STILL NEEDED for us to be fully staffed:

Adult Nursery Attendant for Friday

Adult Snack Assistant

Teen Crew Leaders

Teen Nursery Attendants

A volunteer sign-up sheet is posted at the Welcome Center. Please call Leslie Cutshaw or Sandy Bankes for more information.

VBS Planning Meetings—On June 14 after the 10:30 service, there will be a short Crew Leader Training. We need ALL Crew Leaders to attend this meeting!!

Sponsor a Turtle Campaign—During VBS week, the children will have the opportunity to sponsor a comfort critter turtle for $1 to be sent to a child who has been a victim of a natural disaster. There will be a table set up all week where the child can fill out an “I sponsored a turtle” coupon and then write a note to the hurting child. For more information or to help out with this project, contact Stephanie Fisher.

CHILDREN’S SUNDAY SCHOOL—Come & join us for Summer Sunday School starting THIS SUNDAY from 9:30-10:15am in the Jr. High room. We are going to take a trip up Mt. Sinai with Moses. Our journey with Moses will teach us about the 10 commandments in fun ways. We will be learning our commandments through crafts, skits, movies and snacks. If you have any questions OR if you are an adult or teen and are willing to help out 1-2 (or more) Sundays this summer, please contact Jennifer Costello (660-9648 or jenncostello@msn.com). We would love to have you join us as we study God’s laws for our life.

SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL & BREAKFAST AT BETHEL—Starting THIS SUNDAY and running through August 23 (Rally Day), we will have Breakfast at Bethel from 9-9:30am (Cost is $3 which covers the basic costs of the food) and Sunday School at 9:30am. Try to sit with someone you don’t know well. After breakfast, ages 6^th grade-adults will stay and hear members share their personal faith stories. Plan to participate in this special time of food, fellowship and learning as we enjoy the fresh, hot cooking of our talented members.   THEMES FOR JUNE—On June 7, the Adult Mission Trip participants will tell us about their trip to Iowa. June 14-Youth Mission Trip, June 21-Father’s Day, June 28-Hospice Ministry with Pastor Nita.

MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT II—“MAKING MARRIAGE WORK” Our LAST CLASS IS THIS SUNDAY at 5:30, which includes a potluck dinner in the Christ Center.

BETH MOORE—We will starting a new study on Esther: It’s Tough Being A Woman on Monday, June 8 from 6:30-8:30pm and running until August 3. If you’ve ever felt inadequate, threatened, or have been in situations that seemed overwhelming, then this nine-week study of Esther is for you. Come & share in the message that God has for you and see how Esther relates to our hurried and stressed lives. Questions? call Debbie Ogurek.

SENIOR BRIDGE—Every Thursday at 1pm in the Faith Forum, come & join us for Bridge. If you would rather be put on the sub-list to play occasionally, contact Susan Kinney.

FRIDAY AFTERNOON SENIOR PINOCHLE—We play on the 1^st & 3^rd Friday of each month at 1pm in the Faith Forum. The next time we play is June 19. Come and join us!!! Questions? Contact Susan Kinney.

SENIOR POTLUCK—During the summer, we are moving our monthly potluck to the 2^nd Friday of the month at 5:30pm in the Christ Center. On June 12, we will be sharing with IHN, so sign-up today and bring your favorite game. We will also have our Quarterly Planning Meeting for Team Contacts. PLEASE JOIN US! Questions? Contact Susan Kinney.

SENIOR OUTINGS—Here is our schedule for summer (actual dates to be determined later): On June 25, we are going to Flying W Ranch for dinner and show—Tickets are $20/person.  The Western Village opens at 5pm, supper is served at 7pm, and the show starts at 8pm. Questions re: Flying W Ranch? Contact Dick Conrad. On July 19, we will have our annual picnic at Fox Run Park from 12-6pm. In August, we are going to see “Melodrama” in Cripple Creek.  In September, we will hike Wilkerson Pass and have a picnic lunch. Questions? Contact Evelyn Hjeldness or Judy Hodges.

Bethel Preschool has begun registration for the 2009-10 school year.  The Preschool will be enrolling children with birthdays between October 1, 2004 and September 30, 2006.  Our two-year program offers classes from 9am-1pm for two or four days per week. The younger class (3 to 4 year-olds) explores centers, circle time, playground, music, shapes, colors, numbers and are introduced to the alphabet.  The daily class size is 15 children. The older “Pre-K” class (4 to 5 year-olds) prepares for kindergarten by mastering the alphabet, writing letters and names, story time and pre-reading skills.  Computer time, large and small motor skills, introduction to science, math and music, and developing listening skills are also emphasized in our older class.  Our class sizes are limited to 15 children each. We were 97% full during our third year.  We expect to be full with a waiting list for next Fall.  If you are considering registering for our program, please don't wait too long.  Registration forms are available by the Preschool Office at the East entrance.  There is a $75 non-refundable fee due at registration. Questions can be directed to Lisa Alvernaz, Preschool Director.