Newssheet 12th June 2022

YouTube Live!

On Sundays we will be having an in-person service at church and also live streaming messages via YouTube live at 10:30am. You will be able to view these without a YouTube account, and they will also be available on Smart TVs/Fire stick etc. for those without tablets/laptops. The livestream links are available on the website. If anyone is struggling to access the livestreams, please let us know.

Sunday Services

Sunday Morning 12th June | 10.30 am | Elementary I 04 The Power of Touch or A Touch of Power?

We continue our studies on the "elementary truths about Jesus"

There are no evening services at the moment

Prayer Times

There are a couple of opportunities each week to join with others for a time of prayer. Monday Evening at 7pm and / or Saturday morning at 10am both in the lounge.

Crafty Chatters

Do you enjoy craft? A few of us will be getting together to craft, have a chat and catch up over a cup of tea or coffee. We will be meeting on the first Friday of every month between 7.30pm - 9pm. If you are interested in coming along or want to know more, have a chat with Sue Rock or Ruth Evans.

Safeguarding Course

This will be taking place in the Church Lounge on 18th June. If you think you should be added to the list for this course, please contact Sue Rock or Lorraine in the office.

Dates for your Diary

Picnics In The Park ( only 1 week away!)

These will be starting again on the 19th June and will be running on alternate weeks until 28th August. Come along with your lunch to have fun and fellowship and perhaps even a game or two of rounders!!

Open House

We will be having a church members meeting that everyone can attend on Wednesday June 29th at 7.30 pm. It would be great if you could join us to discuss matters pertaining to the church

Children and Youth

Bethel Tots – Creche – for Babies to Reception age

Crèche is available in the Church Lounge during the morning service, Parents are advised to stay with their children. A live stream of the service is available.

Bethel Kids – Sunday – School years 1 – 4

Taking place during the morning service over in the Whitchurch Centre, with songs, games, and activities focused on learning about God.

Bethel Teens – Sunday – School Years 5 – 9

Taking place during the morning service over in the Whitchurch Centre, an opportunity to explore faith, chatting together, looking at the Bible and what it teaches us today and what that means for us in school and at home.

Bethel Youth – Sunday – School Years 10 – 13
For the months of May and June, Bethel Youth will not be gathering to give time and space for the exam period.
Please note that Tim is available throughout the week if any of our youth need to chat or pray.
Please contact Tim Barker for more information on any of the above.

Week Groups

Bethel Teens

Tuesday – School Years 5 – 9( in term time)

On a Tuesday night from 7pm – 8:15pm we meet at the Whitchurch Centre, for some great group games that are fun but encourage activity, teamwork, and friendship building. We then dive into some Bible teaching, along with healthy discussion and understanding-growing together as a group.

To be part of any of the groups above you will need to complete the registration form online here so that we have relevant safety and contact information for your Child:

https://forms.gle/X6xkqngiRhhzMLCy9

Family News

There will be a memorial service for Jan Kearsley at Ararat on 25th June at 10 am.

Jubilee lunch

We enjoyed a great time last Sunday at our Jubilee Lunch together. Sending out a big thank you to everyone who help or provided cakes. Thanks also to the team who organised and catered for us.
There are still some books "Our Faithful Queen" available if anyone would like a copy for themselves or to give to a neighbour or friend.

House Share Request

We have been contacted by someone looking for a house share with other Christian’s from July. Please contact Lorraine in the church office if you know of anywhere. Many thanks.

Places You Can Find Us

Facebook: https://bit.ly/Bethel-Facebook

Instagram: https://bit.ly/Bethel-Instagram

Podcast: https://bit.ly/Bethel-Podcast

News to Celebrate

If you, or someone you know, are celebrating a very special birthday or anniversary then please do let us know so we can celebrate as a church family.

Collecting used Stamps to help fund BMS work has now stopped

We wanted to thank everyone for all their support of the Stamp Bureau. It has now closed, except for receiving stamp albums. We are sorry that we can no longer accept stamps.
A huge thank you also to Marion Rushton who has been coordinating the collection of these for a while.

Problem accessing online content?

If you have had a problem accessing the online blogs, sermons or newssheet, please let Lorraine in the office know as she can arrange to send these out in the post (including CD versions of the services)

Hello and welcome to our church. If you are a new visitor, we have a page for you to get to know us and learn more about planning a visit.
Click here to see more.

Visitors click here.

Planning your Visit

A Warm Hello

Where and When

The church is open for activities throughout the week but if you are just seeking us out it is likely that you will want to come and be a part of our Sunday worship which is core to what we are about.
We meet in the main church building (details here) at 10:30 each week. See our calendar to find out plans for the next few weeks.

Accessibility

There is wheelchair access and a sound loop for anyone who needs it. Please let one of the Welcome Team know on your arrival and they will help you to get set up. There are disabled toilets in the main foyer and church lounge.

Our Sunday Services

Sunday morning services are structured but informal. They include a mix of both contemporary and traditional worship songs and hymns, prayers, readings from the Bible and a sermon that unpacks this. Occasionally we will also have specific updates about ways that God has been working through and in people and activities. Once a month we celebrate communion as part of the service. The last Sunday of the month is usually an Altogether Service when all ages are all together in one place for a more relaxed and activity based time of worship.

We aim to finish at about 11.45 to Midday when we serve free tea, coffee and cold drinks. This is a great opportunity to get to meet people.

Sunday Evening services, either in person or online, tend to be shorter and more reflective and are an opportunity to dig a little deeper into our relationship with God.

What about the children and youth?

We have a great programme for children of all ages, for more information about what happens please visit our Children and Youth page.

Getting Connected

Small Groups

It is often in smaller gatherings that we can really get to know other people. Being part of one of our small groups allows you to make new friends, share together and support each other. We have a variety of groups that meet throughout the week, some in the afternoon and some in the evening either in the church, in peoples’ homes or online .
If you are interested in joining a Small Group, let us know and we can put you in touch with the small group coordinator who will be more than happy to find a group that is convenient for you and introduce you to the group leader.

Get Involved

There are plenty of opportunities to get involved with the life of our church. If you'd like to find out more, please let us know.

Get in touch with us to plan your visit

If you would like to discuss anything before you visit the church, get in touch and we can arrange a time to chat with you.

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