YTD INCOME/(LOSS)($88,993)

GIVING AS OF 8/26$34,647

WEEKLY BUDGET($49,700)

WEEKLY OVER/(UNDER)($15,003)

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 - Pastor Michael Boys, 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 - Jack Stubbs 281.455.3270Greeter’s Ministry - Bill & Linda Roberts 713.271.6157Stewardship 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 - Pastor Micah CaswellAdult Bible Fellowship 713.782.8948Community Groups 713.782.8948Young Professionals Ministry (YaP) 713.782.8948MEN - Elder Bill McCulloch

Morning Bible Study - Jim Hickernell 713.683.8802Morning Prayer - Sandy Mitchell 713.666.3742Men’s Fellowship Dinner 713.782.8948Folders - Jim Smith 713.419.7066Faithful Men - Don Currans 713.266.1379Men’s Retreat 713.782.8948

WOMEN - Director Barbara Neumann, Elder Alex ChaeTransforming Women... with Grace & Truth 713.782.8948Women Learning & Living the Word 713.782.8948Women’s Connection - Talitha Powell 832.788.7975Prayer Ministry 713.782.8948Tender Loving Cooking - Rebecca Harrison

STUDENTS - Pastor Seth Thornton, Elder Randy JonesHigh School: Seth Thornton 713.782.8948Middle School: Ken Neumann 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 Fields 281.340.8900Vacation Bible School 713.782.8948MDO - Paula Dominguez 713.782.8948Nursery Staff - Krista Hood 713.782.8948

MUSIC & WORSHIP - Elder Cedric BurgherBethel Choir: Lynelle Rowley 832.368.4022Praise Team 713.782.8948

MISSIONSINTERNATIONAL OUTREACH - Elder Mark Mixon

Missions Committee - Gene Dewhurst 713.621.2238Missions Weekend 713.782.8948

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 713.782.8948

SENIOR PASTOR - Michael Boys

MODERATOR OF THE SESSION - Don Brunson

G E T T I N G C O N N E C T E D

F I N A N C I A L U P D A T E

BETHEL CHURCH EXISTS TO GLORIFY GOD BY PREACHING AND TEACHING HIS WORD, THE BIBLE - DESIRING TO SEE PEOPLE EVERYWHERE CHANGED INTO PASSIONATE, GROWING FOLLOWERS OF JESUS. AUGUST 28, 2011 | ISSUE: 859

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

MEET THE PASTORSToday  following  worship

New  to  Bethel?  Have  questions  about  what  we  are  about?  Please  join  us  next  Sunday  following  each  service  in  the  Administrative  Foyer.  

TUESDAYS FOR WOMENBegins  Tuesdays,  Sept  13/20

Another  ministry  year  begins  for  our  women  on  Tuesday  mornings.  For  more  info  or  to  register,  go  to  betheloDouston.com/women.

PROMOTION SUNDAYToday

Your  child(ren)  move  up  to  the  next  class  this  morning.  Please  fill  out  the  family  registration  cards  in  the  Fellowship  Hall  before  checking  in.  

Celebrating a Legacy of MinistryHow  appropriate  it  is  that  we  express  appreciation  and  gratitude  to  God  for  the  faithful  servants  He  uses  to  bless  our  lives!

John  &  Allene  Brickner  are  two  such  servants.  In  their  recent  move  to  Corpus  Christi,  no  doubt  many  of  you  sent  them  cards  or  expressions  of  best  wishes  and  thanks.    

But  as  a  church  family  we  want  to  do  something  special.    So  this  morning  we  are  offering  the  opportunity  for  you  (as  many  as  we  are  able)  to  express  to  John  and  Allene  your  thanks  and  praise  to  God  for  what  they've  meant  to  your  life.    

We'll  be  recording  brief  video  testimonies  THIS  MORNING  from  10  am  -­‐  12:30  pm  in  the  Library  (2nd  floor  of  the  CE  building)  that  will  be  edited  into  a  tribute  DVD  that  we  will  send  to  them  .  

To  prepare  we  suggest  you  write  out  your  thoughts  (plan  for  no  more  than  2-­‐3  minutes).    

We  hope  many  of  you  will  take  advantage  of  this  opportunity  to  express  gratitude  to  God  for  the  Brickners'  Gospel  investment  in  time  and  eternity.

-­‐-­‐Michael  Boyssenior  pastor

CONGREGATIONAL DINNERSunday,  Sept  18,  5:3o  pm

As  we  begin  a  new  ministry  year,  we  hope  you’ll  join  us  for  fellowship  and  food  at  our  Congregational  Dinner  on  September  18.

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A Tribute to John Brickner

Portrait  from  the  1980s  at  Bethel

TRANSFORMING WOMEN UPDATE:

Our  study  this  fall  will  be  on    Proverbs  and  include  subjects  such  as  how  to  be  wise,  the  power  of  our  words,  how  to  handle  conflict,  the  importance  of  friendship,  and  how  to  reach  beyond  our  own  circle  of  friends.  Register  online  at  betheloDouston.com/women.

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

BOOK RECOMMENDATION

Don’t  Waste  Your  Life  by  John  Piper

Most  people  slip  by  in  life  without  a  passion  for  God,  spending  their  lives  on  trivial  diversions,  living  for  comfort  and  pleasure,  and  perhaps  trying  to  avoid  sin.  This  book  will  warn  you  not  to  get  caught  up  in  a  life  that  counts  for  nothing.  It  will  challenge  you  to  live  and  die  boasting  in  the  cross  of  Christ  and  making  the  glory  of  God  your  singular  passion.

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.

Call the church office to schedule an appointment(713.782.8948).

Promotion  Sunday  is  TODAY!All  Bethel  Kids  will  move  up  to  the  next  grade  level.  Please  stop  by  the  Registration  table  in  the  Fellowship  Hall  if  you  need  to  update  any  information  about  your  family,  to  register  your  child  or  to  find  out  which  room  to  go  to.

Teacher  Training  Meeting  on  Sept  11We  will  be  hosting  an  obligatory  training  meeting  for  our  Sunday  School  teachers  on  September  11  at  12:30  pm  in  the  Parlor.  Lunch  provided.

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@betheloDouston.com.

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Praying Women of BethelJesus  said  in  Mark  11:17  "my  house  shall  be  called  a  house  of  prayer..."  

Considering  all  God's  promises  about  prayer,  we  would  like  you  to  join  other  women  of  Bethel  as  we  pray  together  on  Wednesday  evenings  from  5:30  -­‐  6:30  pm  in  the  Parlor.  If  we  want  to  bring  about  God's  will  and  power  in  his  church  and  in  our  world,  we  are  called  to  pray.    We  invite  you  to  join  us  anytime  you  can,  whether  you  pray  in  your  heart  or  with  your  voice.    

Questions?    Contact    Ann  Wilson  at  annwilson33@gmail.com.

TAKE ON A NEW PERSPECTIVE OF WORSHIP

The  Bethel  Choir  is  preparing  for  a  new  season.  We  wish  to  invite  anyone  with  an  interest  in  serving  through  song  to  come  to  our  first  rehearsal  on  Wednesday,  Sept  7,  7  pm.  Attendance  to  this  rehearsal  does  not  commit  you  to  joining.  Instead,  we  want  to  offer  you  a  chance  to  learn  more  about  the  music  ministry  here  at  Bethel,  fellowship  with  current  members,  ask  questions...  and  eat!  

SILVER BELLESFOR WIDOWS & SINGLE WOMEN

The next luncheon will be Sun, Sept 11th in the F. Hall at 12:30 pm. Call the church for more details.

BLOOD DRIVEALL MORNINGConsider  giving  blood  today  to  help  thosein  need  in  our  community.

MONDAYS STARTING SEPTEMBER 12TH7 - 8:30 PM, CHILDCARE AVAILABLE

DivorceCare  is  a  special  weekly  seminar  and  support  group  for  people  who  are  separated  or  divorced  conducted  by  people  who  understand  what  you  are  experiencing.  You  will  learn  how  to  deal  with  the  pain  of  the  past  and  look  forward  to  rebuilding  your  life.  

We  are  also  offering  Divorce  Care  for  Kids.  

REGISTER  ONLINE  AT  BETHELOFHOUSTON.COM/DIVORCECARE.

Begins  September  13  from  6:30  -­‐  8:30  pm  in  the  Parlor  as  we  study  Hebrews.    Register  online.

ON THE BOOK RACK

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SAVE  THE  DATESept  24  -­‐  Picnic  &  Water  Fun

Friends of International Students and Scholars (FISS) Program NEEDS YOU!

This  is  a  friendship  program  meant  to  enhance  the  experience  of  international  graduate  students  and  scholars  at  Rice  University  by  matching  them  with  U.S.  host  friends  to  get  together  approximately  one  time  per  month.  

New  host  friends  are  expected  to  attend  an  informal  orientation  to  be  held  this  Tuesday.  Additionally,  there  will  be  a  potluck  event  at  Rice  University  in  September  to  match  host  friends  and  international  students.  

If  you  are  interested  in  participating  in  FISS,  please  contact  Christine  at  713.621.6300  x15.