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MISSIONS/ EVANGELISM
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.
The Missions Ministry Team meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm with Elder Linda Burrell. The following information is on organizations that Bethel supports both hands on and financially.
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 from 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
Our Mission Focus for March is Sunset Gap Community Center
Since the death of Martin Riley, SSG has a new director. The Board of Directors appointed Josh Dunn (who was Work Camp Supervisor) as director and hired Karen Hekel as new Office Manager.
The purpose of Sunset Gap Community Center is to extend the Gospel of Jesus Christ, by providing programs that contribute to physical, social and spiritual growth while maintaining teaching (preschool program), training and service without prejudices so that all will know the dignity and worth that is theirs as a people of God.
Iva Winebarger will share a Minute for Missions on the 14th. Also, we will be taking up an offering to support this ministry throughout the month. Envelopes are provided in the pew racks for your convenience. Last year we were able to donate over $1000 that enabled us to go on a mission weekend to SSG and do needed maintenance on the 100-year-old buildings and grounds and to help Josh get the facilities ready for work camps. The Missions Ministry Team is planning this years mission trip to SSG for April 22nd and 23rd. More details later. Last year we had 15 to go on that trip.
The Missions Committee is planning to coordinate relief efforts with the Presbyterian Church USA Disaster Relief Fund to benefit the people of Haiti. We are going to accept donations through the month of March. If you would like to participate, you can make your checks out to Bethel Presbyterian Church and notate on the check that it is for the Haiti Relief Project. The Presbyterian Women have already given us a donation of $100. Please help the people of Haiti by contributing to this worthwhile endeavor. If you have any questions, please see Linda Burrell.
Regularly Sponsored Missions
Kingsport Community Ministry Center (KCMC)
KCMC was organized a 25 years ago in January by area churches to meet the acute needs of area residents who are unable to pay for rent, utilities and prescriptions. In many cases these financial needs are too great for KCMC to deal with alone. Therefore, contact is made with other agencies such as the Salvation Army, the Red Cross, Neighborhood Service Center and others in order to pool assets and meet the needs of these clients. Our clients range from a mother trying to raise three children on welfare and food stamps who is faced with an eviction notice because she chose to pay for necessary car repairs rather then the rent, to a resident at the Salvation Army who had no money to pay for the needed antibiotics prescribed by the Wellmont emergency room doctor. These are the folks Christ instructed us to care for.
 The Shepherd Center currently provides services to more than 2,100 older adults and caregivers. Programs and services include transportation to doctor's appointments, outpatient physical therapy, lab work and personal shopping. Volunteers run errands to pick up medicines and groceries for those who are homebound. The Shepherd Center offers a minor home repair program and a medical equipment loan, which is one of the most requested services. Wheelchairs, hospital beds, walkers, canes, bath benches, transfer chairs, as well as Hoyer lifts, trapeze bars, travel chairs and bedside toilets are all loaned free of charge, as the items are available.
The Shepherd Center office is located in the former Dickson Elementary School, 1701 Virginia Avenue. Hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm. You may contact the center by phone at 423-392-4514 or email at shepherd2@embarqmail.com.
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HOLSTON CAMP
Camp is an excellent way to get one centered more on God while enjoying the natural beauty that He provides. Each year we sponosr children from our church family to attend a week of camp.
www.holstoncamp.org 
CAMP 2009
  
  
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 Sunset Gap Community Center which has been a Presbyterian ministry for 90 years, is one of the many missions that Bethel supports. For the past two years Bethel has went to SGCC and did "hands-on" mission work at the center.
 
 
Visit Sunset Gap Community Center on the web at www.sunsetgap.org
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 Hope Haven Ministries is a non-profit, Christian ministry that reaches out to homeless men, women, and children who are suffering hardship. It provides food, shelter, job search, work, and education programs to those in need. For more information on this ministry, check them out on the web @ www.hopehavenministries.com
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 Hope House is a ministry providing care and assistance to pregnant women who are in crisis. Hope House upholds the value of life...the life of the young woman and her unborn child. They exist to provide hope, direction and support for those who feel they have nowehere else to turn as they choose life by continuing their pregnancy. They present a testimony of love and hope portraying the love of Jesus. For more information visit - http://www.hopehouse.us/
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 FOOD 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. and 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. Orders are taken daily Monday thru Thursday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, then also on the first Monday night and first Tuesday night of each month from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm in the church fellowship hall. (All packages must be paid at the time of ordering. Cash and EBT Cards are accepted. No checks). Packages are distributed each month on the 3rd Saturday, beginning at 9:00 AM.
MARCH SHARE MENU
MARCH BASIC PACKAGE = 24.00 + 1.86 = 25.86
1# hickory smoked ham steak 1# breaded chicken breasts
Lightly breaded Pollock fish fillets, 5 pieces
Tyson seasoned steak strips, fully cooked
Smoked cocktail franks or smoked sausage
½# Tyson vegetable mix for stir fry
Pineapple upside down pie
Chicken stuffing mix Onion soup mix
3# potatoes 2# onions 2# sweet potatoes
1 dozen eggs Celery Carrots Oranges
additional fresh fruits and/or vegetables
SPIRAL HAMS 22.00 + 1.70 = 23.70
9# Cook's honey cured spiral ham
Gold foil and netted, number 1 grade
4# Turkey Breast $16.00 + 1.24 = 17.24
10# Turkey only $10.00 + .77 = 10.77
BYRON'S BBQ CHICKEN 10.00 + .77 = 10.77
4# fully cooked pulled chicken with bbq sauce
STEAK PACKAGE 16.00 + 1.24 = 17.24
8 - 6 oz. boneless ribeye steaks
10# IQF CHICKEN LEG QUARTERS 7.00 + .54 = 7.54
Gold Leaf Brand made by Tyson Foods
Each bag weighs TEN pounds
MARCH SUPPERTIME MENU 22.00 + 1.70 = 23.70
Lasagna with Meat Sauce
Grilled Chicken Breast Alfredo with Penne Pasta and Broccoli Florets
Manicotti with Marinara Sauce
Beef Stir Fry with Broccoli Florets over Rice
Turkey Breast with Mashed Potato, Super Sweet Corn and Turkey Gravy
Southern Fried Chicken Breast with Mashed Potatoes and California Blend Mixed Veg
Chicken Cacciatore: Grilled Chicken Breast with Peppers and Onions with Sauce over Linguine
ALL ORDERS AND MONEY MUST BE TURNED IN TO LINDA BURRELL BY MARCH 15 (THIS IS THE MONDAY DATE IN THE PAPER)
NO ORDERS FOR MARCH WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THAT!!
DISTRIBUTION DATE IS MARCH 27 9: 00 A.M.
*The Administration Ministry Team*
* To keep the church property and grounds in excellent condition.
* To promote a good relationship between the staff, the session,
and the congregation.
* To facilitate staff evaluations in August.
* To oversee the nominating process and seek to actively involve
members as elders.
The Administration Ministry Team meets the 1st Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm with Bill Sade overseeing.
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OVERFLOW PARKING ACROSS THE STREE AT THE BOWLING ALLEY!!
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