Bethlehem "Goings on"

SERVICE TIMES: 

SUNDAY MORNING
SUNDAY SCHOOL:  10:00 AM

WORSHIP SERVICE:   11:00 AM

EVENING SERVICE:  6:30 PM   

WEDNESDAY SERVICE:  7:00 PM

CHURCH OFFERINGS:  The offering taken during the Sunday School hour goes to the  church treasury for all expenses and upkeep at Bethlehem.  Roger Moser is our treasurer. The offering taken during choir singing, and before worship, goes strictly to our pastor.  Bethlehem does not have a set amount for our pastor, and per agreement, Frank preaches only for God, and what the congregation chooses to give him through their love offerings.

Our Sunday School rooms are located to the left.  We have classes for all different age groups, from one year old  to seniors.  There is also a mixed class in the main sanctuary for those who are not able, or choose not to move.

TAPE MINISTRY:  If you know someone who is shut-in, but would like to be ministered through the listening of tapes in their home, check with Jerry Gardner.  He heads up our tape ministry and will be glad to make arrangements for the tapes.

LIBRARY:  Would you like to hear a service from a few months ago, or watch a video?  Our library, is located in the old sanctuary to your right off the old stage. 

MEAL MINISTRY:  When there is a death, the ladies of our church want to help by fixing a meal.  We serve for members, parents, spouses, and children of our members.  We always stand in need of help with this ministry.  If you are new to our church and want to help with this check with Cindy Torbett or Gail McConkey.

PANTRY:  Our church wants to help people in times of need.  We have a pantry downstairs, we receive food items each week to help those who have a need for food or basics.  We give out baskets every year at Thanksgiving to help many families in our area.  Don & Lisa Whittington are the ones in charge of this ministry.

CHURCH CHOIR: We do not have an "organized" choir.  Anyone who wants to come and join us is welcome.  Even if you can't sing.

SPECIAL SINGING:  In addition to our choir, we always have special singing during each service.  Our church has been truly blessed with talent.  We have over twenty-five special singers or groups, and each one is a true blessing.

YOUTH SUNDAY:  Every fifth Sunday of the month is set aside as "youth Sunday".  Our kids take over the services, and each class is asked to have a young person to teach.  

BUSINESS MEETINGS:  We have monthly business meetings on the first Wednesday night of the month.  If you are a member of this church, you have as much right as anyone else, to be involved in these meetings.

OUR DEACON'S MEET on the first Tuesday night of the month.  If you have something you need the deacons to check about, let them know, they can't do anything about something they don't know about.

WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY:  The women of our church meet on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 PM in the fellowship hall.  We have a time of singing, study (taught by Wilma Ellis) and later we have a snack.  It is a wonderful ministry and all women regardless if they belong to our church or not are welcome, so bring a friend.  We also have a weekly Women's Bible Study at 9:30 each Thursday morning.  Donna McKee is the capable teacher.

CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES: Our church supports the GA's and RA's for our children on Wednesday nights.  There are classes for all the different age groups.  The Acteens are for the older girls who wish to do mission work.

JAIL MINISTRY:  A couple times a month  are set aside to visit and minister to the jail.  We have women and men who both participate in this ministry.  Check with Wilma Ellis or Donna McKee about joining the women and Michael Dalton or Aaron Nichols about going with the men.  Any of them can tell you what nights they will get to visit.

NURSING HOME MINISTRY:  Once a month, East Tennessee Nursing Home and  Wood's Nursing Home are visited by some of our members.  They have a time of testimony, praise, prayer, and music.  Helen Belcher and Jo Stakely head up this ministry and are always glad to have new participants. 

WMU:  The ladies of our church have a great opportunity for mission through our WMU.  We meet the fourth Sunday afternoon of every month.  Jennifer Harris is our leader.  We have a mission work every month.  We also attend the quarterly meetings.

CHURCH NEWSLETTER:  Each week we have a "bulletin".  If you have prayer requests or announcements please contact Robert Jones by email @ robjones@wildblue.net  Deadline in order for it to be placed in that week's newsletter is Friday by 5:00 pm.

      ACTIVE DEACONS   
                      

R.P. WATSON           JR. BUNCH

 RONNIE MARTIN              BOB McCONKEY

WESLEY HARRIS          JIM SAMPLES

BROOKS  STAKELY         PHILLIP TEAGUE 

TOMMY RITCHEY

TRUSTEES

RONNIE MARTIN
BOB McCONKEY

Our new Youth Center is finished.   It has a full size baskeball court and a fully stocked game room upstairs.  A kitchen with two ranges and dishwasher will help with special events.  Pray we will always use this building as a place to honor God and praise Him for allowing us such a place to help the youth of our community to know Him.

Please note the picture below.  It was taken in December, 2005