Awana Starts Up Sunday, Sept 9!Are  you  looking  for  ways  to  get  your  kids  excited  about  God  and  His  Word?  Would  you  like  your  children  to  memorize  Scripture  and  hide  God’s  word  in  their  hearts?  Awana  Clubs  is  a  program  for  children  ages  3  years  through  6th  grade  that  seeks  to  reach  boys  and  girls  with  the  gospel  of  Christ  and  train  them  to  serve  Him.  We  meet  weekly  on  Sunday  afternoons  to  play  fun  games,  memorize  Scripture,  and  learn  practical  lessons  from  the  Bible.

Last  year  we  had  over  thirty  clubbers  complete  their  handbooks.  Four  of  them  received  the  Sparkie  award  for  finishing  three  handbooks  over  the  course  of  three  years.  That  is  over  150  Bible  verses  memorized!  But  the  clubbers  do  get  a  break  from  all  their  hard  work  memorizing  Scripture.  The  clubbers  were  polled  and  the  results  were  nearly  unanimous  that  Game  Time  was  their  favorite  part  of  Awana.

REGISTRATION  IS  NOW  OPEN!  Please  go  to  bethelo=ouston.com/awana  for  more  information  and  to  register.  We  meet  on  Sundays  from  4:15-­‐6:00  pm  starting  September  9th  in  the  Fellowship  Hall.  Visitors  are  always  welcome.  Please  invite  your  friends!

LOOKING  FOR  WAYS  TO  SERVE?We  also  need  teens  and  adults  willing  to  serve  in  Awana.  This  is  a  simple  way  to  get  plugged  into  ministry  at  Bethel.  If  interested  in  serving,  please  email  awana@betheloOouston.com.

YTD INCOME/(LOSS)($72,845)

GIVING AS OF 8/12$128,827

WEEKLY BUDGET($34,300)

WEEKLY OVER/(UNDER)$94,527

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

MEN’S MOVIE NITEThursday,  August  30,  6  pm  (SC)

Guys  -­‐  Come  join  us  for  an  evening  together  as  we  pop  some  popcorn  and  put  up  our  feet  as  we  watch  the  movie  “Courageous”.  RSVP  online!

CONGREGATIONAL DINNERSunday,  Sept  23,  6:30  pm

MARK  YOUR  CALENDARS!  The  Bethel  family  is  getting  together  for  an  evening  of  dinner  and  fellowship  as  we  hear  a  Fall  report  from  the  Session.

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.

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).

NEED PRAYER?The  scripture  tells  us  the  prayer  of  a  righteous  man  availeth  much.  How  much  more  so  when  hundreds  are  praying?

If  you  need  prayer,  please  send  your  request  to  prayer@betheloOouston.com.

INTERESTED IN MEMBERSHIP?

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

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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.  

ON THE BOOK RACK

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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  contact  Tina  MacInnes  if  interested  in  serving  in  rotation  (713.782.8948).  

MISSIONS FELLOWSHIPNEXT SUNDAY, FOLLOWING THE SERVICE, IN THE PARLOR

Please  welcome  Jesse  and  Tricia  Marcos  during  their  visit  at  a  reception  after  church  on  August  26th  in  the  Parlor.  

A  light  lunch  will  be  available,  so  come,  greet  and  listen.

BETHEL MISSIONS PRAYER HOURThis Monday, 1-2 pm in the Student Center

Every  3rd  Monday  men  and  women  gather  at  Bethel  to  pray  for  our  international  and  domestic  missionaries.  Interested  but  unable  to  attend?  You  can  also  be  a  valuable  part  of  this  ministry  by  committing  to  pray  from  home.  Current  prayer  needs  will  be  sent  to  you  prior  to  each  monthly  Missions  Prayer  Hour.

If  you  have  questions,  please  call  Vicki  Sullivan  (832.251.1801)  or  Gwen  Spaugh  (713.334.4153).  

Studying 1 & 2 Thessalonians together...

TEACHER:Dr.  Steve  Sullivan

MEN’S BIBLE STUDY STARTS MON, SEPT 10, 6 AM MEN’S BIBLE STUDYSTARTS MON, SEPT 10, 6 AM

WELCOME  OUR  NEWEST  MEMBERS:Jay  &  Carla  Quine

Begins  Tuesday,  Sept  11thFrom  6:30-­‐8:30  pm

in  the  Student  CenterStudy:  Acts

No  childcare

NightFunFamilyFor Families with Kids

Saturday, Sept 8, 5-8 pm

Splash nite at Bethel! Bring a towel, chair and a dessert to share for a fun evening of water slides on the front lawn. Dinner provided!

Register online at bethelofhouston.com/family-fun-night.