September Connect by Bethel Sarnia

CONNECT BETHEL CHURCH

Welcome to Bethel Welcome to Bethel! We are so glad to have you here! As you look through this Connect Bulletin, we trust that you will quickly find that Bethel has something for you and your family. Our hope is that you will take the next step into our community and get involved. As you do, you will begin to see that Bethel is more than just a Sunday service, it is a family of everyday people following Christ to bring hope and change to the world one life at a time.

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SEPTEMBER 2015

Bible Studies This Fall This Month

Bible Studies This Fall BIBLE STUDY & HYMN SING Tuesdays at 6:30PM Led by Doug & Elaine Nixon Starts September 16th

20/30 - BIBLE STUDY Tuesdays at 7:00PM Led by Chris & Linda Guerette Starts September 22nd

Enjoy singing the old songs of faith and Bible Study. This group meets in the Prayer Room (use front side door entrances).

A group for young adults in their 20’s or 30’s. Bible discussion and hang out time with other Christian young adults. Meet at Chris & Linda’s home at 4 Crestwood Place (519-336-5570).

WEDNESDAY NIGHTS

MARRIAGE COURSE

The following classes will be held on Wednesday evenings, starting September 9th, from 7:15-8:30 pm following prayer. Location at Bethel will be determined by group numbers. Each course will last 6-10 weeks. HOW WE GOT THE BIBLE Led by Derek Shannon Six week video and discussion series proving the authenticity of the Bible. Study how we got the Old and New Testaments in our Bibles, why each book was included, and how the original manuscripts were authored, preserved, and eventually translated into English.

YOUR BODY HIS TEMPLE Led by Pastor Keith & Wendy Bennett Ever felt unfocussed or overwhelmed? The answers will be in this 8 week series with video teachings by Dr Caroline Leaf, Dr Janet Maccaro, & Marty Copeland. We will study scientifically & spiritually how the brain functions, how memories can become toxic, & how to beat stress & detox your thought life. We will also investigate how to care for your health & fitness.

Led by Darwin & Angela Armstrong However long you have been married, come and explore the marriage relationship using short video teachings and fun, inclusive group discussions. Based on material from Focus on the Family and featuring many great teachers, including Greg Smalley, Les & Leslie Parrott, and Dave Ramsey.

CREATION OR EVOLUTION? Led by Rozanne Leystra Using humorous, thought-provoking videos sessions by Dr Kent Hovind, this series will answer all of your questions, help you decide for yourself what you believe and prepare your response to questions from others. A short discussion time will follow each video session so you can explore what you have watched.

TIMOTHY GROUP (MEN’S GROUP) Led by Ken Tosh You are invited to join this unique group designed for men to grow in faith together. It is called the Timothy Group because of how Paul the Apostle was a spiritual father and mentor to a younger man named Timothy. This group is designed for peer mentoring and encouragement as we study God’s Word together.

Coming This Fall

VOLUNTEERS Family Fun Day is our BIGGEST Outreach of the year! It is our

Here is a list of things you should know

opportunity as a church to bless our community with a 100% FREE Family Event.

Not only will we provide our community a great fun event at no cost,

but they will get to see our church in action and see what a great place

1. YOU ARE APPRECIATED! Quite Simply… we could not do this without you!

Bethel is!

WHAT’S DIFFERENT THIS YEAR? 1. BIGGER SHOWS We have added several bigger entertainment acts. Check out the ad on the next page for all performances and shows we have lined up!

2. ADDED HOUR This year we have added 1 more hour to get all the entertainment shows in. This year Family Fun Day will run from 12PM to 5PM.

2. YOU WILL BE ASSIGNED TO A ZONE Family Fun Day will be divided into Zones. i.e. Sports Zone, Kids Zone, Princess Tea Zone, etc.

3. YOU WILL BE CONTACTED Once you sign-up to volunteer, a Zone captain will contact you and you will be a part of a Zone Team. Your captain will explain your role and possibly a meeting time before Family Fun Day to review the responsibilities of that zone.

3. PARKING AT HIAWATHA SHUTTLE BUSES TO BETHEL Last year we had over 2,000 guests at Family Fun Day. This year our goal is to have over 3,000 guests. However, our parking lot cannot handle that number. So Hiawatha has generously donated the use of their parking lot and buses will shuttle our guests to Bethel.

HELP US PROMOTE FAMILY FUN DAY! 1. Tell your friends, neighbours, co-workers, business associates, etc. about Family Fun Day! Give out invite postcards to each of them.

2. Use Social media and email to let your circle of friends know. Watch for our Facebook Family Fun Day Event Page. Like and share our promotion and videos.

4. PARK AT BETHEL BY 10AM We are asking all of our volunteers to be parked at Bethel by 10:00AM. All of the volunteers will then meet in the Main Auditorium at 10:00AM.

5. PLAN TO SPEND YOUR DAY WITH US! We need all volunteers to plan to spend the day with us from 10:00AM to 6:00PM. Group orientation will be at 10:00AM. 10:45AM -11:30AM will be set up. By 11:30AM everything needs to be in place and all volunteers in position. Gates open at 12Noon. If you need to leave early or arrive late, please make your Zone Captain aware prior to FFD. After 11:00AM, any arriving volunteers will need to use Hiawatha parking lot.

6. SET-UP AND CLEAN UP 3. Distribute invite cards in your neighbourhood home mailboxes. On Thursday, September 10th between 5:00PM - 8:00PM we need a team of people to help distribute invite cards to city mailboxes. A dessert treat to follow for all volunteers!

Please remember that we need your help not just in set up but in clean up. Each Zone is responsible for their own set up and clean up. Every year we have had all clean up done by 6PM.

SEPTEMBER 2015 SUN Sun

MON Mon

TUE Tue 1

WED Wed 2

THUR Thu 3

FRI Fri 4

SAT Sat 5

9:30AM Prayer GroupPrayer Room

6:00PM Prayer

10:30AM Service Pastor Keith Patrick Communion

8 LABOUR DAY

12 8:15AM Power Evangelism– St. Thomas

6:00PM Prayer 7:15PM-8:30PM

7:00 PM REVO

6:00PM Lambton College Welcome Dinner– Gym

Teaching SessionsSEE BULLETIN

NO EVENING SERVICE

10:30AM Service Pastor Tim Gibb “Family Matter” Series

9:30AM Prayer GroupPrayer Room

2:00PM Church Picnic at Suncor Park

REVO-Cedar Point Trip

15 9:30AM Prayer GroupPrayer Room

6:00PM Rescue

FAMILY FUN DAY 12-5PM

6:00PM Prayer 6:30PM MOVIE “Story In The Stars”

10:30AM Service Pastor Tim Gibb “Family Matter” Series

Teaching SessionsSEE BULLETIN

7:00 PM REVO

12 NOON– Keenager’s Luncheon

6:00PM Rescue 6:30PM Bible Study & Hymn Sing-Prayer Room

6:30PM Foundation CourseCommunity Room

10:30AM Service Pastor Tim Gibb “Family Matter” Series

7:15PM-8:30PM

9:30AM Prayer GroupPrayer Room

6:30PM Service Pastor Tim Gibb

6:30PM Bible Study & Hymn Sing-Prayer Room

6:30PM Service Pastor Tim Gibb

6:00PM Prayer

7:00PM 20/30 LIFE-Young Adults at Chris & Linda Guerette’s

7:15PM-8:30PM

9:30AM Prayer GroupPrayer Room

Teaching SessionsSEE BULLETIN

6:00PM Rescue

6:30PM Bible Study & Hymn Sing-Prayer Room

6:00PM Prayer

7:00PM 20/30 LIFE-Young Adults at Chris & Linda Guerette’s

7:15PM-8:30PM

Restoration Retreat Weekend Friday 7-10PM Saturday 9-5PM

Discipleship/Fellowship Groups See Bulletin for times and locations

Teaching SessionsSEE BULLETIN

OUR PASTORS PASTOR TIM GIBB

Lead Pastor Ext. 228 pastortim@bethelsarnia.com

PASTOR TRICIA GIBB

Student Ministries Pastor Ext. 223 tricia@bethelsarnia.com

PASTORS KEITH & PATRICIA PATRICK

Pastoral Care Ext. 226 pastorkeith@bethelsarnia.com

7:00PM REVO

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