Bethel - Making Disciples

Fall is in the air and the September’s CrossRoads is full of activities for you to choose from. Remember the Richland-Campus Tailgate Party (ONE service at 10a). One change from theCrossRoads is that you will need to take your dish to any tailgate you want. Remember to pick up your dish afterwards!

Thanks to all for blessing Marcus Whitman Elementary School with school supplies and back packs! The elementary school received our blessing with great enthusiasm. The backpacks we donated were gone immediately! Still want to help? It’s not too late. The school still needs water-based markers and more back-packs. Drop them off in the church office.

MOPS registration is open for the next school year (2010-11). Download a registration form and come ready for “Momology: The Art and Science of Mothering.”

Joy in the Morning
Tuesdays, Sep 14 thru Nov 16 at 9a in Fellowship Hall
Join us for a morning of worship, teaching and small group Bible study. Studies include What is the Gospel, Philippians, How to Develop a Powerful Prayer Life, Intimate Issues, Esther, Free From Worry, and Joy Leadership Training. Childcare for infants thru age 5. Register online.

JOY in the Evening
Tuesdays, Sep 14 thru Nov 16 at 6:30p in Desert View Room
Join women from all walks of life for fellowship, worship, devotional, small group and prayer. Studies include Colossians/Philippians, Free From Worry, and Lessons on Christian Living. Register online.

New playground equipment is almost ready!

Over the last several weeks, Nathan Stewart led a team of men in assembling the new playground equipment. Team members include Bob Hall, Jim Damskov, Kenny Oldford, Micah Stewart, Dave Stone, Tony Salter, and Jason McCann.

The new playground toys include several slides, climbing bars, bridges and more.

The remaining task is to finish the ground work, which includes laying a dirt barrier and spreading rubber chips throughout the fenced area. Jeff Stewart will be leading this project. If you would like to help with this, show up Tuesday, August 24 at 5pm.

We are still in need of school supplies! While you are out and about, will you take advantage of the school sales and bring them to the office (or drop them off at the info booth on Sunday)? Here are our needs:

• Glue sticks
• Red & black pens
• Yellow highlighters
• Notebook paper (wide ruled)
• Spiral notebooks (wide ruled)
• Crayons (box of 8 or 24 basic colors)
• Pink pearl erasers
• #2 pencils
• Fiskars scissors
• Pencil sharpeners w/catch container
• Kleenex
• Colored pencils
• 4 oz. bottles of white Elmers glue
• Washable colored markers
• Pencil bags or supply boxes (8×5”)
• Pocket folders
• Rulers with metric and inches
• Hand sanitizers
• Handiwipes or baby wipes
• Backpacks

Thanks so much for helping!

Fire up the grill and get ready for the Ultimate Tail Gate Party!

On Sunday, September 12, we will be doing church a little bit differently! Richland Campus will meet at the same time (10a) for Sunday Service in four venues: Auditorium, Fellowship Hall, Gym, and Desert View. Sunday School will be available for kids through 5th grade.

After the service, we will have the largest tailgate party you’ve ever seen! Grab the kids and head out to the play field. Mingle with your small group and others. WHAT? You are NOT in a small group? This is the perfect time to investigate groups. Find a host, answer (and ask) a few questions and they will direct you to some groups that might be a good fit.

What can you bring? Bring some chairs and a smile! Food will help, too.

• Last name A-P, bring a salad.
• Last name Q-Z, bring dessert.

Drop off your dish at the entry doors (please put in disposable containers). Don’t forget to grab your chairs and sunscreen!

The Bethel women now have their own blog! Check it the latest events out at women.bethel-church.org

The painting is almost done!

The auditorium is in the process of undergoing renovations. First phase is to paint the walls. Here is a photo of the front stage. It will completed today and ready for Sunday! Phase 2? Sound treatments on the walls. This will help with feedback and echoing (especially good for the cameras).

Bethel’s All-Church Picnic is Sunday, July 18 from 4-7p at the south end of Howard Amon Park. Hot dog BBQ, baptisms, music, air show, inflatables, balloons, tattoos, home-made ice cream, lots of fun, fellowship and more will be taking place. We will provide hot dogs, drinks, silverware and plates. Those with the last name

• A-M bring a dessert
• N-Z bring a side dish

Plan to attend this once-a-year event!