Missions Fellowship with Diane Lawrence Following the ServiceDiane Lawrence serves with PIONEERS and BSF International in main land China and Hong Kong where she lives. Her role with PIONEERS includes training of local people, utilizing BSF methods, to teach the Bible to children of parents attending BSF classes. Her responsibilities also include serving as a mentor to other PIONEERS workers, regularly visiting them in their areas.
Diane is a Children’s Area Coordinator for BSF, developing and shepherding the Children Supervisors in her East Asia region. There are twelve classes in the greater China area that are under her supervision. Additionally, she leads an annual Area Workshop for the Children’s Supervisors. She also encourages other regions by organizing children’s programs and field conferences for other PIONEERS regions around the world.
Diane has been a member of Bethel since the 1970s and has been a widow since 1993 when her husband Tom went to be with the Lord.
YTD INCOME/(LOSS)($61,200)
GIVING AS OF 11/18$35,186
WEEKLY BUDGET($34,300)
WEEKLY OVER/(UNDER)$886
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 - John Shannon 713.628.3950Deacon Liaison - Jay Campbell 713.802.1725Greeter’s Ministry - Bill Fry 713.661.1442Stewardship 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) - Daniel Hill 713.782.8948MEN -
Morning Bible Study - Jim Hickernell 713.683.8802Morning Prayer - Bill Cunningham 713.367.8546Men’s Life - Langston Turner 713.444.5947Folders - Jim Smith 713.419.7066Faithful Men - Don Currans 713.266.1379
WOMEN - Elder Alex ChaeWomen’s Bible Study - Linda Robinson 713.828.8664Women’s Connection - Talitha Powell 832.788.7975Prayer Ministry 713.782.8948Dinner Drops - Allicia Gelnett 832.465.9050Tender Loving Cooking - Allison Lau 832.729.9823
STUDENTS - Elder Randy JonesHigh School: Matt Fox, Teacher 713.416.6483Middle School: Stanley Clark, Teacher 281.890.8933Girls’ Director: Meagan Butler 832.459.5198For more information, go to bethelstudents.com
CHILDREN - Director Robbyn Smith, Elder Mark GillespieKids' Church & J12 713.782.8948Awana - James & Kara Fields 281.773.2229Vacation Bible School 713.782.8948MDO - Paula Dominguez 713.782.8948Nursery Staff - Kara Fields 281.773.2146
MUSIC & WORSHIP - Colin Rowley, Elder Cedric BurgherBethel Choir: Lynelle Rowley 832.368.4022Praise Band: John Denmon 832.276.7925
MISSIONSINTERNATIONAL OUTREACH -
Committee - George Clark 713.320.4747Missions Week - Cam Leonard 281.714.0350
DOMESTIC OUTREACH - Local Outreach Committee - Scott Schroer 713.783.4066Prison Ministry - Cliff Adams 713.729.8971
ADMINISTRATION & FACILITIES - Exec. Director Ron PruetFacilities - Jim Smith 713.782.8948Finance Committee - Gene Dewhurst 713.782.8948Personnel - Ron Pruet 713.782.8948
MODERATOR OF THE SESSION - Alex Chae
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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. NOVEMBER 25, 2012 | ISSUE: 922
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M I S S I O N S S P O T L I G H T
MISSIONS FELLOWSHIPToday, After the Service (F. Hall)
Join us immediately after the service to hear from Diane Lawrence -‐ a Bethel-‐supported missionary in Hong Kong. Light lunch served. ALL INVITED!
ACF SERVICE PROJECTSun, Dec 2, 3:30 pm
The American Chinese Fellowship will be hosted at the Smith’s Christmas Tree Farm (theholidayacres.com). We need you to help! Contact Judy Sims.
THE GATHERINGTonight, 6:30 pm (SC)
An acoustic worship service designed for a casual worship experience. Daniel HIll preaching through the Gospel of Matthew. You can also listen online.
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CHRISTMAS PAGEANTSun, Dec 16, 6 pm
An annual tradition at Bethel. Come out and enjoy a LIVE NATIVITY with a Christmas pageant and refreshments. Sign up you kids in the Narthex!
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).
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].
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BOOK RECOMMENDATIONThe Shepherd Leader at Home by Timothy Witmer
Tim applies a biblical framework to the role of leadership in the home, showing how effective shepherding involves "knowing, leading, protecting, and providing for your family"; all the while communicating solid principles with a down-‐to-‐earth, relatable tone.
NEEDS IN BETHEL KIDS!•We need substitutes for Sunday School and Kids’ Church in the event of illness.
Please contact Tina MacInnes if interested in serving in rotation (713.782.8948).
A Sunday Night Worship Experience at 6:30 pm
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The International Missions Committee is looking for volunteers to join the team planning the 2013 Missions Banquet.
The banquet is an exciting evening event where the Bethel family comes together for fellowship and to celebrate the work of Bethel-‐supported missionaries who are at the church for the annual Missions Weekend. We need your creativity and enthusiasm to make this year's event the best ever.
Please contact Cam Leonard (281.714.0350 or [email protected]) to get involved.
MISSIONS RECEPTIONTODAY AT 12:30 PM IN THE PARLOR
Join us immediately after the service to hear from Diane Lawrence -‐ a Bethel-‐supported missionary in Hong Kong. Light lunch served. ALL INVITED!
Diane Lawrence -‐ PIONEERS (Hong Kong)Diane serves with PIONEERS and lives in Hong Kong. She works with giving member care to teams serving with Pioneers , TCKs (missionary kids), teaching and coordinating kids programs at yearly conferences. She also serves in a voluntary role giving training and oversight to the Bible Study Fellowship classes in China.
THURSDAY, DEC 6, WORTHAM CENTER
The Southwest community group will be going to see "Joy: An Irish Christmas," written & performed by Keith & Kristyn Getty. The Gettys will be joined by a Houston community choir, including members of Bethel and several other Houston-‐area churches. Discounted tickets are available through David Gray ([email protected]) for $15 while supplies last. Tickets can also be purchased online at explorehouston.org. Talk to David if you're interested in joining us.
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SENIOR ADULT CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON
SAVE THE DATE for our next
luncheon on Friday,
December 7, 10:45 am in the Fellowship Hall.
Visitors Welcome!
RSVP AT 713.665.1807
Family Christmas PageantSunday, Dec 16, 6 pm• Live nativity with animals following the pageant w/ refreshments.• Sign up your children to be involved.• We need volunteers to help us put on this event.
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