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YTD INCOME/(LOSS)$17,076
GIVING AS OF 1/19$74,215
WEEKLY BUDGET($38,500)
WEEKLY OVER/(UNDER)$35,715
Remember the Lord your God, for it is He who gives you the ability to produce wealth. (Deut. 8:18)
U P C O M I N G E V E N T S
CONGREGATIONAL CARE - Elder Bill FryBaptism 713.782.8948Prayer Ministry 713.782.8948Bereavement - Patti Fox 713.665.4356Membership 713.782.8948Widows’ Ministry - Jim & Linda Smith 713.266.3447Craftsmen of Bethel - Blake Pfeffer 713.975.8885Deacon Liaison - Jay Campbell 713.802.1725Greeter’s Ministry - Bill & Linda Roberts 713.271.6157Stewardship Training 713.782.8948Senior Adults (60ish+) - Bill Fry 713.661.1442Library - Shawn Smith 713.206.6672Biblical Counseling - Don Currans 713.782.8948To make an appointment, contact Pam Mitchell
ADULT MINISTRIES -Adult Bible Fellowship 713.782.8948Community Groups 713.782.8948Young Professionals Ministry (YaP) 713.782.8948MEN - Elder Bill McCulloch
Morning Bible Study - Jim Hickernell 713.683.8802Morning Prayer - Bill Cunningham 713.367.8546Men’s Fellowship Dinner 713.782.8948Folders - Jim Smith 713.419.7066Faithful Men - Don Currans 713.266.1379Men’s Retreat 713.782.8948
WOMEN - Elder Alex ChaeWomen’s Bible Study - Linda Robinson 713.828.8664Women’s Connection - Talitha Powell 832.788.7975Prayer Ministry 713.782.8948Tender Loving Cooking - Rebecca Harrison
STUDENTS - Elder Randy JonesHigh School: Vacant 713.782.8948Middle School: Ken Neumann 713.782.8948Intern: Meagan Butler 713.782.8948For more information, go to bethelstudents.com
CHILDREN - Director Tina MacInnes, Elder Mark GillespieKids' Church & J12 713.782.8948Awana - James Fields 281.340.8900Vacation Bible School 713.782.8948MDO - Paula Dominguez 713.782.8948Nursery Staff - Krista Hood 713.782.8948
MUSIC & WORSHIP - Elder Cedric BurgherBethel Choir: Lynelle Rowley 832.368.4022Praise Team: John Denmon 832.276.7925
MISSIONSINTERNATIONAL OUTREACH -
Missions Committee - Gene/Linda Dewhurst 713.621.2238Missions Weekend - Lou Ann Chae 281.330.0217
DOMESTIC OUTREACH - Local Outreach Committee - Scott Schroer 713.783.4066Prison Ministry - Cliff Adams 713.729.8971
ADMINISTRATION & FACILITIES - Elder Ron PruetFacilities - Jim Smith 713.782.8948Finance Committee - Gene Dewhurst 713.782.8948Personnel - Ron Pruet 713.782.8948
MODERATOR OF THE SESSION - Alex Chae
G E T T I N G C O N N E C T E D
F I N A N C I A L U P D A T E
BETHEL CHURCH EXISTS TO GLORIFY GOD BY PREACHING AND TEACHING HIS WORD, THE BIBLE - DESIRING TO SEE PEOPLE EVERYWHERE CHANGED INTO PASSIONATE, GROWING FOLLOWERS OF JESUS. JANUARY 22, 2012 | ISSUE: 878
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M I N I S T R Y S P O T L I G H T
TRAILBLAZERSFriday, Feb 3, 11:15 (F. Hall)
Our senior adults are meeting to enjoy some fellowship, food and instruction together. Contact Ruby Crook to RSVP (713.665.1807). Don Currans speaking.
THE GATHERINGTonight at 6:30 pm (SC)
We’re in a new 8-‐week series on evangelism. Pastor Malcolm Marshall from First Baptist preaching tonight. John Denmon leading. Bring a friend!
PIANO RECITALThis Friday at 7 pm (Sanctuary)
You’re invited to hear Brandon Pafford -‐ resident pianist -‐ in recital to perform classical works by Rachmaninoff, Schuman and others. Free event!
LIGONIER CONFERENCEFri-‐Sat, May 4-‐5
Bethel is excited to host Ligonier Ministries -‐ the teaching fellowship of Dr. R.C. Sproul for their regional conference in May. Save the date!
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Prominent Voice in Evangelical Scholarship Tapped for Bethel Missions WeekendIn keeping with Bethel Church’s history of a vibrant mission's ministry, the Missions Committee is pleased to announce that one of the strongest voices in contemporary evangelical scholarship, Dr. Walter J. Kaiser, Jr, will deliver the keynote speech at Bethel’s Mission Banquet on Saturday evening, February 25. He also will speak at the Sunday services on February 26.
Dr. Kaiser’s use of hermeneutics and expository preaching methods, his knowledge of the whole biblical text, and a God-‐given gift of humor make him a sought after evangelical speaker and Christian author.
Dr Kaiser completed his undergraduate and graduate degrees from Wheaton College, after which he taught at both Wheaton and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He received his doctorate at Brandeis University. He then joined the faculty of Gordon-‐Cornwell and soon assumed the presidency of Gordon-‐Conwell Seminary. He retired from the presidency of Gordon-‐Conwell in 2006. Currently he is President Emeritus and Distinguished Professor of Old Testament and Ethics at Gordon-‐Conwell.
BEGINNING SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11EVERY SUNDAY NIGHT4:15 - 6 PMLearn more and REGISTER at bethelofhouston.com/awana.
BOOK RECOMMENDATION
Fifty Reasons Why Jesus Came to Die by John Piper
The central issue of Jesus' death is not the cause, but the meaning -‐ God's meaning. That is what this book is about. John Piper has gathered from the New Testament fifty reasons. Not fifty causes, but fifty purposes to answer the most important question that each of us must face: What did God achieve for sinners like us in sending his Son to die?
W E ’ R E H E R E T O H E L P
Bethel Biblical Counseling provides a private and safe place for you to receive care and hope.
The goal of BBC is to bring God glory through application of the authority of God’s Word to hurting people in need of change that produces Christ-likeness. By speaking the truth in love to the genuine life issues, we help people see how the Scriptures address their problems.
To help facilitate this goal, trained lay counselors are committed to a Day of Biblical Counseling every Tuesday from 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Bethel members and the community are invited to take advantage of this sound Biblical resource. Please call the Bethel office for registration details and to schedule an appointment (713.782.8948).
Parents of KindergartnersAll 4/5 year olds will be combined and meet in room 148 each Sunday.
Bethel Kids NEEDS substitutes. Please consider serving our kids!
VBS is July 9-‐13Pray now about where God is leading you to serve. We need you more than ever!
NEED PRAYER?The scripture tells us the prayer of a righteous man availeth much. How much more so when hundreds are praying?
If you need prayer, please send your request to [email protected].
PRAYER FOR MISSIONS
The International Missions Committee (IMC) would like to provide an opportunity for members of the body to pray together for the missionaries and ministries supported by Bethel.
If you would be willing to host a monthly prayer meeting in your home or at the church, please contact Leigh Ann Smith at [email protected].
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SERVING THE HOMELESSOn the first Saturday of each month, we will be providing food for the homeless at the Church in the Park.
Please join with us in preparing lunch bags. The service is held at Palmer Episcopal courtyard on Main Street starting at 7:30 am. If you wish to help, contact Bill Cunningham (713.367.8546).
Save the Date!
ON THE BOOK RACK
G E T T I N G C O N N E C T E DG E T T I N G C O N N E C T E D
A GREAT AND FRIENDLY PLACE TO GET ACTIVE AND COMPETITIVE!
Have a passion for worship and music? The Bethel Choir wants you! We wish to invite anyone with an interest in serving through song to come to our rehearsal each Wednesday at 7 pm in the Sanctuary. Try us out. We’d love a chance for you to learn more about the music ministry here at Bethel and experience the rich fellowship we experience together weekly!
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