MISSIONS/ EVANGELISM AND ADMINISTRATION:
We should follow the parting instructions of Jesus Christ to "Go into all the world" by providing opportunities for the congregation to witness to the Gospel of Jesus Christ as they reach out to the un-churched and serve those in need.
Bethel's Food Pantry
As a service to our community, we offer emergency food assistance. This assistance is available during office hours, Monday through Thursday form 9:00 am - 2:00 pm.
You are invited to participate in this ministry by donating items to the food pantry. Here is the list of items needed:
Corn flakes, cheerios, other healthy cereal
Pasta or rice dinners in pouches or boxes
Bread, muffin, biscuit mixes that only need water or milk
Peanut butter and jelly
Crackers
Diapers and wipes
Canned meat, fruit, vegetables, beans, soup
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Our Mission Focus for May is Hope House. We will be taking up an offering to benefit this ministry on Sunday, May 4th and May 11th. For more information on Hope House, please visit them at http://www.hopehouse.us/
HOPE HOUSE LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS---
Hope House, an organizations that ministers to pregnant women in crisis, offers classes to new moms. They are asking Bethel to provide the nursery and childcare volunteer to tend to 1 to 3 children on the 3rd Thursday of the month from 12:45 - 2:45 p.m. Please call the church office to volunteer, or for further information.
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SHARE PROGRAM
How can you stretch your food budget every month, buy good, healthy food for your family; and put a little something back into your community at the same time? The answer is THE SHARE PROGRAM. SHARE stands for Self-Help and Resource Exchange. Share offers a $30 value of food package for $17 for anyone who has volunteered 2 hours in a month. Share is FOR EVERYONE who wants to help the community and save on food costs. The organization is buying food in bulk and passing the savings on to you. Bethel participates as a distribution center. If you would like to obtain an order form, and or order a package, pelase call the church office at 423-246-2216 (Monday thru Friday, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM).
Packages are distributed each month on the 3rd Saturday, beginning at 9:30 AM.
SHARE DISTRIBUTION FOR MARCH WILL BE ON SATURDAY, THE 17th AT 9:30 A.M.
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