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National Day of Prayer – May 3
Dan Asche, Sr. Pastor of the Community Christian Church, was our speaker as Christians united in prayer at our National Day of Prayer service on Thursday, May 3, at 7:00 p.m. at the Bethel United Methodist Church. The Bethel Ministerial Association invited community leaders and citizens of the region to join together with pastors, musicians and lay leaders from our churches to seek God in prayer. Our joint community choir and other local musicians offered special music. We prayed for God’s blessing on government and upcoming elections, schools, church, families, community, service personnel, jobs, economy, and unity of believers.
Mother/Daughter Dinner – “Hats Off to You” 5/5
All ladies and girls were invited to our Mother Daughter Dinner on Saturday, May 5th at 6:00 p.m. Ladies and girls were encouraged to wear a hat if they had one, and to share the stories behind each hat. The event included special music and prizes, and a funny parade of ladies wearing specialty hats, acting out their related roles, while a narrator offered comments. The ladies went all out, and a fun time was enjoyed by all. We asked all of the ladies to join us, even if they did not have a daughter, mother or guest to bring with them. After great reviews from last year, dinner was covered dish style again this year, but attendees were given an option to donate $7.00 for adults and $4.00 for children 10 and under if they preferred not to cook.
Memorial Remembrances for May 27
On May 27 we will remember members of our families who have graduated from this life on to their eternal reward. As each name is read, we’ll ring a brass hand bell to recognize family members who have passed away since Memorial Sunday a year ago. Our office will receive names of church members who have died since Memorial Day, May 29, 2011. If there are others whom you wish to list from your immediate family circle, please email them to Bethelumc(at)fuse.net, or call them into Vicki in the church office at 734-7201 by May 24. We’ve been blessed by those who have lived among us, and want to remember them with honor. Please submit the names as follows: Name of deceased family member; Date of death (from 5/29/11 to now); Relationship to Submitter and Submitter’s Name.
New Members Classes – May 30 & June 6
If you’re worshipping regularly here at Bethel United Methodist Church, and are interested in making this your church home, now may be the time for you to participate in a New Members Class, You are invited to meet with Pastor Bowdle for a series of two class sessions to prepare you for membership. Our classes will meet on Wednesday nights, May 30 & June 6, from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. each evening. You’ll meet in the pastor’s office. Call Pastor Bowdle at 734-7201 or email a note to RevBowdle@fuse.net to register for the two classes, or raise questions you may need answered. New members will be received into membership at the Joint Worship Celebration on Sunday night, June 24, at 6:00 p.m., just prior to our Ice Cream Social. If you are unable to attend these classes, another set of classes will be offered in October.
BUMC Theme for 2012
"Discovering God's Hope" was the theme for the Administrative Board and Council on Ministries of the church when we gathered on Friday night , January 13, and Saturday, January 14, for a Church Leadership Planning Retreat. Our COM Chair, Kathy Weaver, guided us through the weekend as we met at the church for sessions focusing on our faith in Jesus Christ, and then continued with discussions about "Discovering God's Hope," and ways to minister in hope-giving ways to our church and community. The results of our retreat will set our agenda for the remainder of the year.
- In 2010, Bethel UMC celebrated 150 years of ministry at its current location.
