Save the Date
Sunday, Nov 4 - All Saints Sunday at 8:15, 9:30 & 11:00 services
Wednesday, Nov 14 – Annual Charge Conference – 7:30pm in Hayes Hall.
Sunday, Nov. 18 – Harvest Home Sunday – return filled bags at all 3 services
Sunday Nov 18 – Laity Sunday
Wednesday, Nov 21 – Joint Thanksgiving Eve Service – 7:30pm
Sunday, Dec 2 – Festival of the Greens – 9:30am service
Sunday, Dec 9 – Mission's Brunch – 9am-noon
Sunday, Dec 16 – Choir Cantata at 9:30 & 11:00 services
All Church Caroling – 3-5pm
Youth Caroling – 5-7
Saturday, Dec 22 – Prison Ministry Visit – 8:30am
Yoga @ 6:15 -10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 11/27, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18.
Beginner/chair yoga @ 6:30 - 10/18, 11/1, 11/15, 12/6, 12/20.
Pilates @ 6:15- 10/25, 11/8, 11/29, 12/13.
Contact Karen Cox for more information
JJJJJJ "JUST SAY Y.E.S" JJJJJJ
The Bethel Hill UMC Youth Ministry is encouraging our young people to "JUST SAY Y.E.S" (Youth Engaged in Service). We are planning several local service works and we need adults to mentor and assist our youth workers. One of our first activities will be painting the offices at the Lansdale Community Housing Center. If you are able to volunteer - even for a short block of time - an evening, a Saturday or a Sunday, please complete the following form and place in the offering plate, the cross box in the church lobby, email or call the church office at 610-584-5936. We are called to serve our neighbors, here is our opportunity.
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I will volunteer to assist the youth JUST SAY Y.E.S.
NAME ______PHONE ______
E-MAIL ______
My work preference is ____ Painting ____ Renovation ____ Landscaping
____ Cleaning ____ Other
I am available ______
(dates, times, week-days, evenings, week-ends, other...)
Bethel Hill United Methodist Church
Announcements for week of October 14, 2012
Pastor Bible Study- The study will continue on MONDAY, OCTOBER 15 at 7:30pm. This weeks topic is the Gospel of Luke. Continues on Nov 12 & Dec 10 at 7:30pm. See sign up sheet in narthex. Different topic studied each session.
Prayer, Praise & Healing Service – Tuesday, Oct. 16 at 7:30pm in the Sanctuary
Pastor John will be away from October 24-27 evening, Rev. Gary Knerr of Christ UMC will cover for pastoral emergencies, please contact him directly at 215-855-1643.
A ONE-DAY WOMEN’S RETREAT
OCTOBER 20, 2012 8:30am-8:00pm
Come see “What’s Cooking?”
Guest Speaker: Pastor Dorry Newcomer
WHAT KIND OF "SOUL" FOOD IS ON YOUR TABLE?
Where? Stony Creek Farm Clubhouse on North Wales Road!
Registration forms in the narthex or contact Elaine Smith, Karen Cox or Dotti Asbert or the church office at 610-584-5936
Bethel Hill Young Adult Group - Sunday, October 21st from 5-7pm
All young adults (using that term loosely!) are invited to our first event in Hayes Hall.
This will be a chance to get to know each other and discuss the future of the group, all while enjoying some pizza and games. Babysitting will be available for those who need it. We hope you can join in the fun!
Please RSVP to Amanda (610-390-1801) or Ed Gale (610-741-3925) via call, text, email, etc.
The Nomination Committee is looking to fill positions of church treasurer, and chair person of finance committee for the year 2013. There is a handbook available with guidelines about the positions and also training with the out going treasurer and chairperson of finance committee and an initial consultation with the pastor. If God leads you to consider either of the positions please contact Pastor John.
All Invited to the 3rd Annual
Chili Cook-Off & Cake Walk
SUNDAY, November 4 from 5-7pm
In Hayes Hall
It’s getting “chili” around Bethel Hill
Cook up your favorite chili recipe with your own secret ingredients –
Mild, Medium or WOW! Bring enough to serve 8-10.
OR bring a dessert for the cake walk. It doesn’t have to be a cake, any dessert will do. There will be a Cake-Walk Game to top off the evening. You’ll love the dessert selections “Cake-Walk” style to share right there or take home to enjoy later.
SIGN UP IN NARTHEX Cost is $5.00 per person
$8.00 per couple or $12.00 per family.
To compliment your chili dinner, rice, salad, chips and rolls will be served. Hot dogs available for non-chili lovers. Proceeds to Benefit Servants At Work Youth Missions
Long time no see….. In an effort to keep in closer contact with our Bethel Hill College and Career Young Adults, we are requesting your help in obtaining the following information:
Name , Address , Phone number , Text number , e-mail address and general info ( university, career/job, single/engaged/married, etc) of our young people in the 18-25+ age range. We sincerely appreciate any contact info you can provide. Contact the church office with their info or email Elaine Smith at .
Missions News…..
Manna on Main Street 5K Run/Walk – Saturday Oct 20 at 8:30am at the Knapp Elementary School. Brochures are available in the narthex. Our Missions Team is aware of the conflict with the Women's Retreat, please try to support both if possible.
Another opportunity to serve and enjoy some great fellowship. Manna has asked us to provide, and prepare breakfast for several Saturday mornings throughout 2012 and 2013. Our first opportunity to prepare these meals is Friday, November 9th at 6:00pm. We will not serve the actual meal, however we will prepare the meal and fill a few meals for our own stock at Bethel Hill. Interested in serving the meals at Manna? Email us or call us and we will let you know when you are called to serve!!! or call Heather Smink or Steph Nash. If you are interested in participating please come and join in the fun we will meet at 6pm in Hayes Hall.
SAVE THE DATE - MISSIONS BRUNCH, Sunday December 9th 2012 9am-12pm
Giant Gift Cards are always available. It's so easy purchase your gift cards prior to your shopping trip and Bethel Hill earns 5% on your purchase.
Annual Charge Conference will be held on Wednesday, November 14 at 7:30. The primary responsibilities of the charge conference in the annual meeting shall be to review and evaluate the total mission and ministry of the church , receive reports, and adopt objectives and goals recommended by the church council that are in keeping with the objectives of The United Methodist Church. All are invited and encouraged to attend. All committee reports must be submitted to the office by Oct 15. Look in your mailboxes for your CC forms. Any questions, contact the church office.
Mid-Week Bible Study – is held on Thursday mornings at 10am in the SS building. All invited, topic of study is Gospel of John. For more information, contact Bonnie Hurd at 215-368-0674.
UM Men's Breakfast – Sat. Oct. 27 at 8:00am. All welcome in Hayes Hall.
Women's Breakfast – Sat. Nov. 10 at 8:30am. All welcome in Hayes Hall.