Important Changes to ParkingBethel  has  for  many  years  paid  the  Houston  Congregation  for  Reform  Judaism  for  the  use  of  their  parking  lot  on  the  north  side  of  the  church  directly  behind  the  synagogue.  Unfortunately,  with  the  recent  expiration  of  that  agreement,  we  have  been  unable  to  arrive  at  terms  that  would  allow  us  in  good  conscience  to  continue  that  usage.

After  reviewing  the  cost  of  renewing  the  lease  with  the  synagogue,  which  was  over  $250,000  more  than  alternative  parking  arrangements  that  are  available  to  our  church,  the  Session  unanimously  determined  that  Bethel  should  terminate  the  lease  and  implement  alternative  parking  arrangements.  While  this  will  necessarily  be  less  convenient  for  some  of  our  members  and  attenders,  the  Session  believes  that  continuing  the  lease  would  detract  significantly  from  the  ministry  of  our  church  and  does  not  represent  good  stewardship  of  the  funds  you  entrust  to  this  ministry.

The  Session  is  grateful  that  the  owner  of  the  office  complex  directly  across  from  Bethel  at  800  and  750  Bering  is  willing  to  make  all  surface  parking  at  both  buildings  and  all  of  the  garage  parking  at  800  Bering  available  to  the  church  on  Sunday  at  no  charge.  Beginning  immediately,  we  request  that  all  Sunday  parking  on  the  Bethel  campus  be  reserved  for  our  visitors,  seniors  and  those  needing  assistance,  and  we  ask  that  other  members  and  regular  attenders  begin  using  the  office  parking  across  the  street.  The  garage  at  800  Bering  is  now  open,  and  security,  traffic  direction  and  crossing  assistance  will  be  provided  for  office  parking  by  an  off-­‐duty  policeman  on  Sunday  mornings.

Our  deacons  and  volunteers  are  working  on  signage  and  directions  to  make  these  changes  clear,  and  a  parking  diagram  is  available  at  the  Welcome  Desk.  We  understand  that  some  time  will  be  needed  to  become  acclimated  to  these  changes,  but  as  of  September  1st,  Bethel  will  have  no  right  to  park  on  the  synagogue  lot.  We  ask  that  you  respect  their  ownership  of  that  lot  and  our  testimony  as  followers  of  Jesus  Christ  and  not  park  on  the  lot  at  any  time,  including  both  weekends  and  weekdays.

-­‐-­‐The  Session  of  Bethel  Church

YTD INCOME/(LOSS)($146,552)

GIVING AS OF 8/5$30,972

WEEKLY BUDGET($34,300)

WEEKLY OVER/(UNDER)($3,328)

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 - Blake Pfeffer 713.975.8885Deacon 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 - Elder Bill McCulloch

Morning Bible Study - Jim Hickernell 713.683.8802Morning Prayer - Bill Cunningham 713.367.8546Men’s Fellowship Dinner 713.782.8948Folders - Jim Smith 713.419.7066Faithful Men - Don Currans 713.266.1379Men’s Retreat 713.782.8948

WOMEN - Elder Alex ChaeWomen’s Bible Study - Linda Robinson 713.828.8664Women’s Connection - Talitha Powell 832.788.7975Prayer Ministry 713.782.8948Tender Loving Cooking - Rebecca Harrison

STUDENTS - Elder Randy JonesHigh School: Vacant 713.782.8948Middle School: Vacant 713.782.8948Intern: Meagan Butler 713.782.8948For more information, go to bethelstudents.com

CHILDREN - Director Tina MacInnes, 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 -

Missions Committee - Gene/Linda Dewhurst 713.621.2238Missions Weekend - Lou Ann Chae 281.330.0217

DOMESTIC OUTREACH - Local Outreach Committee - Scott Schroer 713.783.4066Prison Ministry - Cliff Adams 713.729.8971

ADMINISTRATION & FACILITIES - Elder 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

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M I N I S T R Y S P O T L I G H T

FAMILY FUN NIGHTSaturday,  Sept  8,  5  pm  (Bethel)

Giant  water  slides  for  the  kids.  Bring  a  towel,  chair  and  a  dessert  to  share.  Fried  chicken  being  served  to  all  who  come.  RSVP  at  betheloUouston.com.

WOMEN’S STUDY BEGINSTuesday,  Sept  11,  9:30  am

All  women  invited  to  join  us  on  Tuesday  mornings  starting  Sept  11th  at  9:30  am  for  a  study  of  Nehemiah.  Childcare  provided.  Registration  coming  soon...

THE GATHERINGTonight,  6:30  pm  (SC)

An  acoustic  worship  service  designed  for  a  casual  worship  experience.  Join  us  tonight  as  we  study  the  gospel  of  Matthew...  and  bring  a  friend!

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MEN’S BIBLE STUDYBegins  Monday,  Sept  10,  6  am

Dr.  Steve  Sullivan  will  be  finishing  1  Thessalonians  and  starting  2  Thessalonians  this  Fall.  Join  us  on  Monday  mornings  in  the  F.  Hall.

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BEGINNING SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11EVERY SUNDAY NIGHT4:15 - 6 PMLearn more and REGISTER at bethelofhouston.com/awana.

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).

A  Sunday  Night  Worship  Experience  at  6:30  pm

INTERESTED IN MEMBERSHIP?

If  you  are  interested  in  membership  at  Bethel,  go  to  betheloJouston.com/become-­‐a-­‐member  to  learn  more  about  the  process  and  obligation  of  membership.

Have  a  passion  for  worship  and  music?  The  Bethel  Choir  wants  you!  We  wish  to  invite  anyone  with  an  interest  in  serving  through  song  to  come  to  our  rehearsal  each  Wednesday  at  7  pm  in  the  Sanctuary  starting  on  September  5th.  We’d  love  a  chance  for  you  to  learn  more  about  the  music  ministry  here  at  Bethel  and  experience  the  rich  fellowship  we  experience  together  weekly!  Childcare  provided.

Dinner Drops for those in need

A  service  to  those  in  need  of  a  warm  meal.  

Interested  in  cooking  and  serving?  Contact  Alicia  Gelnett  (832.465.9050  or  aliciagelnett@gmail.com).

DON’T THROW AWAY!HELP AGAPE!!!Do  you  have  some  used  ink  cartridges  you  need  to  recycle?  

Agape  gets  $3  for  each  cartridge  turned  in.    There  are  green  buckets  on  the  Trailblazer  table  in  the  Fellowship  Hall  and  outside  Frank  Jones'  ABF  classroom  that  you  can  deposit  the  cartridges  in.    

We  will  be  collecting  them  from  here  on  out  to  help  the  Agape  Development  Ministries.    So  let's  get  started  with  helping  their  summer  program.

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BOOK RECOMMENDATIONSGod’s  Names  &  God’s  Promises  by  Sally  Michael

Do  you  believe  God  cares  how  we  think  of  Him,  or  by  what  name  we  call  upon  Him?  There  is  almost  no  better  way  to  learn  about  God  than  by  the  names  and  promises  

by  which  he  has  revealed  Himself.  

Great  children’s  books  for  the  home  library.

ON THE BOOK RACK

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Promotion  Sunday  is  Next  Sunday  Bethel  Kids  will  attend  their  new  Sunday  School  class  that  day!  Please  attend  the  grade/age  group  you  will  be  attending  in  school  in  the  Fall.  If  you  have  any  changes  of  information  or  new  children  to  register,  please  stop  by  the  registration  table  in  the  Fellowship  Hall.  You  do  not  need  to  re-­‐register  kids  already  registered.

Babies  -­‐  Room  124Crawler/Walkers  -­‐  Room  129Toddlers  -­‐  Room  1392  year  olds  -­‐  Room  1403  and  4  year  olds  -­‐  Room  148K-­‐1st  grade  -­‐  Room  1652nd-­‐3rd  grade  -­‐  Room  2154th  grade  -­‐  Room  2165th  grade  -­‐  Room  231

Needs  in  Bethel  Kids!•We  NEED  2  teachers  for  both  the  Sunday  School  and  morning  service  hours.  

•Teen  Volunteers  (6th  grade  +),  we  need  and  want  you!  Please  come  by  the  registration  table  to  register  today!

Seeking: Women with a Heart for ShepherdingWe  will  be  having  training  on  Tuesday  morning,  September  4th  in  preparation  for  Women's  Bible  Study  this  fall.  

If  you  are  interested  in  learning  how  to  be  an  effective  small  group  leader  or  have  a  heart  for  leading  women,  please  contact  Lou  Ann  Chae  (chaal@wt.net/281-­‐330-­‐0217)  or  Kim  Woodring  (woodring_kim@yahoo.com/281-­‐910-­‐7909).

BIBLICAL COUNSELING CONFERENCEWHERE:  College  of  Biblical  StudiesWHEN:  Sat,  Aug  18  -­‐  9:00am-­‐3:00pmDETAILS:    http://2tim316.org

BEGINNING  TUESDAY,  SEPT  11TH