Bethesda Beacon August 2019 IN THIS ISSUE

Announcements Presbyterian Women Health Cabinet Youth & Christian Education Birthdays Calendar Choir Plus & Pioneers Sacks of Love Prayers and Sympathy Lisa’s Letter

STAFF

Rev. Jim Burton Transitional Minister

Rev. Brent Kendall DCE Mr. & Mrs. Bo Dickinson Directors of Music

Mrs. Joy Parrott, RN Parish Nurse Mr. Thomas Woolard Clerk of Session Mrs. Lisa Woolard Moderator, Presbyterian Women Mrs. Cindy Bolin Director Bethesda Christian School Mrs. Clara Fenton Office Manager Ms. Holley Ham Administrative Assistant Dr. John Gardner Youth Advisor Mr. Tom Hoke Facility Technician Ms. Lisa Davis Director of Children’s Ministry

Church office telephone 432-4593 Church office fax 432-3585 Church email bethesda@bellsouth.net

Bethesda’s Website: www.bethesdapresbyterianchurch.org

E-mail addresses: Cindy: bethesdacs@bellsouth.net Joy: joyparrott@bellsouth.net Clara: bethesda.clara@bellsouth.net Brent: bethesda.brent@bellsouth.net Lisa: hk18lisa@gmail.com

A Newsletter for the Members and Friends of Bethesda Presbyterian Church

Dear Friends, How you say thank you?

Some people send notes. Other people offer gifts made in their kitchen. Some folk send text messages. There are so, so many ways to say thank you.

Over the years saying thanks or thank you has become something of a heart felt necessity for me. My mamma told me to be polite. My God re-quires that thankfulness be a part of the Christin life. I compare it to breathing. Thankfulness is all about that ahh moment. The breath that we breathe in is wonderful and the exhaling is just as awesome. It does take both actions to be complete.

Now it is time for me to say goodbye. So goodbye. But the expression would not be complete without my saying thanks for being your very best selves.

One of my most favorite songs is “Give Thanks”

Give thanks with a grateful heart Give thanks to the Holy One

Give thanks because He's given Jesus Christ, His Son Give thanks with a grateful heart

Give thanks to the Holy One Give thanks because He's given Jesus Christ, His Son

And now let the weak say, "I am strong" Let the poor say, "I am rich

Because of what the Lord has done for us" And now let the weak say, "I am strong"

Let the poor say, "I am rich Because of what the Lord has done for us"

We give thanks to You. Songwriters: Henry Smith

© CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP

Thank you for your loving. Thank you for your caring. Thank you for being the very best of God’s people. Thank you for your presence in my life. Because of you, I have learned to be a better person. Because of you, I have become more faithful. Because of God’s love …. I thank God for you!

Pastor Jim Pastor Jim

Bethesda Announcements

DIMES FOR HUNGER

Dimes for Hunger is one of the collaborative ministries of Providence Presbytery. Working together since 1977, we

have collected $1,537,019. Half has gone to agencies in the five counties of Providence Presbytery that help those who

are hungry. Half has gone to projects in Honduras, Guatema-la and Malawi to help those who are hungry.

100% of the offering goes to help the Hungry! How will we respond to Christ’s call this year?

RALLY DAY!

SUNDAY, AUGUST 18th 9:00 AM

WESTMINSTER HALL

Join us as we kick off the Fall semester and new Sunday School year.

Our suppers will resume in mid September.

Be on the look out for the exact date!!

SAVE THE DATE!

Saturday, August 10th

8:00-1:00pm Westminster Hall

Register online at

redcross.org or call the church office.

Use RapidPass for faster

check-in on your appointment day.

WACKY WATER

WEDNESDAY

Wednesday, August 7 1-3pm

Elementary children (preschool children welcome with parents)

Slip ‘n Slide, Inflatable water slide, popsicles, and water

games

WORSHIP SCHEDULE

UPDATE

We will continue one worship service until

further notice.

9:00 Sunday School 10:00 Worship Service

Any updates will be in the Sunday bulletin, website

and newsletter.

Non Profit Org.

US Postage

PAID Camden, S.C.

29020 Permit No. 68

Bethesda Presbyterian Church 502 DeKalb Street Camden ,SC 29020 Return Service Requested

August 2019

Health Cabinet Dr. James Shaw shared helpful information and answered questions about

different skin cancers at our recent Health Cabinet meeting He showed

pictures of ordinary moles compared to the the ABC's of Melanomas, the

most malignant form of skin cancers, In addition to changes in size shape

and color, he said to take note of anything that is "funny looking." Have

someone take a picture on your phone if you feel something unusual but can

not see it then go and get it checked.

Melanomas can occur anywhere in the body (under finger nails and even on

the bottom of feet.) One that is the size of an pencil eraser can increase and

spread within six weeks time.

Skin cancers are the most common cancers and treatment for skin cancers

has improved. A study of cancer skin cells and targeting the cells at the

cellular level is the preferred method of treatment and offers the most prom-

ising cure.

Use sunscreen 30 SPF everyday and avoid tanning booths---- two important

ways to reduce risk of skin cancers.

Dr Shaw ended by saying "the sun is not our friend re-

garding sun burn and skin damage. "

We thank Dr. Shaw for sharing reminders to pay attention

to our skin.

Joy Parrot, RN, Parish nurse

NEW

If you have not seen our new website,

check it out! A whole new look and feel. If you were registered as a member on the

old website you will not be able to use your login with the new one. If we have your email address on file, you should have

received and invitation from Bethesda to sign up with the new site. If you did not receive one, please let the church office now so that we can verify that we have

your email address.

We are also on Facebook! Like and follow us!

2. Deas Penman 3. Fran Miller Goodwin 4. Mary Catherine Norwood Bob Clithero Aras Argondizzo 5. Mary Catherine Miller 7. Marc Jones Bayne Simmons 10. Leslie Coplin 11. Tommy Shumate Carol Rogers 13. Baker Swaney Carson Caudill

14. Harvey Shaw Larkin Kelly 16. Allison Woolard Rebecca Woolard Tracy Marshall Bell 18. Anne Kate Womack Frances Guy 21. Quentin Webber 22. Betty Coombs 24. Catherine Todd Maggie Blank John Stephenson 25. Alyson Barnett Johnny Deal 27. Tina Norwood

28. Glenn Tucker Mark Caudill 29. Cort Calk 30. John Thomas Art Maxwell 31. Tom Hoke Jim Moody

REPORT FROM PASTER NOMINATING COMMITTEE

Dear Congregation, We wish to thank those of you who attended the Congregational Engagement Event May 19,2019. It was a very successful event. Thank you for coming and for participating and most importantly for the input you provided to the PNC. A lot has been happening since then. We took your input and other information gathered and factored it in to our Ministry Information Form. It took us the month of May through the first week of June to finalize the MIF and get it approved by the Ses-sion and the Presbytery. Our MIF went live on the Presbytery’s automated system in June and soon we began receiving Personal In-dividual Forms of pastoral candidates matched to Bethesda’s criteria. There was a bit of a hiccup at first in receiving additional applications after the initial batch. But we were able to figure out logistics and we learned in June that there are over 200 Personal Information Forms matching Bethesda’s criteria. Also, in addition to the matched forms, we have received a number of self-referrals from applicants who have specifi-cally expressed interest in Bethesda. Our committee has been meeting weekly for two hours or more to review and discuss prospective candidates and their information. Before our meetings each committee member individually has reviewed each candi-date and taken time to listen to online sermons to the extent that these are available. We have learned thus far that this is a very deliberate and time-consuming process. It is also a very prayerful process. We are working diligently yet we realize that it is going to take some time, probably more time than either you or we originally anticipated. We want you to know that, as the Apostle, Paul, said in his letter to the Philippians, we are of one-mind and one accord. We want to find and select with God’s help and your approval, the best possible candidate for Bethesda, the one God has called to be Bethesda’s next pastor. We ask that you continue to pray for us and Bethesda as we proceed with the search and pray that God’s will for this church will be accomplished. THANK YOU, Pastor Nominating Committee Patricia Geddings, Angie Guy, Johnny Deal, Bill Nettles and Jane Clyburn

Choir + Plus and Pioneer Club 2019-2020

Dear Parents of Preschoolers through 12th Graders, 2019/20 We are gearing up for another great year of Pioneer Club and Choir Plus! The programs will be on Wednesdays starting September 4th. Your child can participate in just one or both of these programs (see times and ages below). After-school bus pick up is available from local schools (CES, PTH, CMS) depending on sufficient interest. Schedule includes supervised playground and snack time prior to the start of programs. Snack fee for the year is $10 for one child and $5 for each additional child from the same family.

Pioneer Club. . . Children from 3K- 12thgrade are divided into five groups by age and grade. Each week this Christ-centered program integrates spiritual and personal development to help boys and girls build healthy relationships with adults, peers and, most importantly, Christ. Weekly Bible study, meaningful Scripture memory, and fun life-skills activities make each meeting memorable and full of variety. Many people describe it as “like VBS but during the school year”! Supply fee is $25 per child with a $60 family max (fee helps to cover club shirt, handbook, badges, materi-als, special events).

Older Pioneers (4th-12th): 3:15-4:30 PM Younger Pioneers (3K-3rd): 4:30 -5:30 PM

Choir Plus. . . Children are divided into three groups by age and grade. They learn vocal and music skills using songs and hymns based on scripture and Christian tradition. They gain a greater understanding of God's word and their own ability to contribute to the life and worship of the church. The choirs sing in church on some Sundays throughout the school year and participate in a musical production each semester. Younger Choir Plus (5K-3rd): 3:15– 4:15PM Older Choir Plus (4th-7th): 4:30 – 5:30 PM Upper Choir (8th grade and up): 5:30-6:15 Please return the registration form and fees to the Bethesda church office before the end of August. In Christ, Bo & Ari Dickinson, Choir Plus Directors: bethesdamusic@bellsouth.net 484-6601 Lisa Davis, Directory of Children’s Ministry: hk18lisa@gmail.com 432-4593

Prayer Concerns:

MEMBERS: Bettysue Webber, Susan Marshall, Jim and Gail Sinclair, Betty Coombs, Lyn Bradley FRIENDS AND FAMILY: Jim Holmes (friend of Serena Ogburn), Betty Whitman (Debbie Herman’s mother), Collins Watts (child – friend of Prestages), Debra Taylor, Alisa K. (friend of the Blanks), Caitlin Siems (the Out-law’s granddaughter), Tammy Clay (Dan Outlaw’s sister), Emily Thomas (John Thomas’ mother), Anna Moody, Tami Hames (friend of the Satterwhites), Jeff Tindall (friend of Cathy Floyd), Wanda H. Hein (friend of Lindsay and Angie Guy), Anna Ruth Cox (relative of Jim Moody & Jamey Price), Lyn Neil (Jan Massalon’s cousin), Clara Fife (Lisa McCaskill’s mother), Phyllis Davis (friend of the Barfields). Tatum Stidham (granddaughter of Steen-rods), Kathleen Burdin, Catherine French, Josie Tiller (Dickie & Kay Tiller’s great niece), Mickey Ansley (friend of Carolyn Drake), Sarah Horejsi (friend of the Massalons), Ray Fornier (friend of Jim & Jo McLeod), Bobby Shealey (friend of Emily Jones), Tom Roberts, Scotty Martin

Cort Calk and family on the death of his brother.

Jody Kelly and family on the death of his mother.

The family and friends of Marjorie Griffin.

The family and friends of Alice Ford.

Prayers & Sympathy

Congratulations to

Thomas and Lisa Martin

on the birth of their

grandson, Daniel

Maguire Scully on June 14, 2019.

The proud parents are Madeline and

Shane Scully.

BCS students were all decked out in red/white/blue to celebrate the Fourth of July!

BETHESDA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

Our preschool students have taken good care of our flower garden this summer.

We were excited to see the big blooms on our sunflowers!

Choir Plus and Pioneer Clubs Registration Form

Check One or Both: _________ Choir Plus (5K-7th) ___________ Pioneers (3K-12th)

Ride Bus? __________ Yes ___________ No

(CES, PTH, CMS: availability of bus pick up from each of these schools is depending on sufficient interest)

Name___________________________________________________________________________________

Age _______________ Birthdate ___________ Grade ______________School ________________________

Address _________________________________________________________________________________

Parents’ Names __________________________________________ Home phone______________________

Work/Cell Phones _________________________________________________________________________

Email address ____________________________________________________________________________

Home church _____________________________________________________________________________

Doctor’s name _______________________________________ Phone ______________________________

Food Allergies? __________________________________________________________________________

Person(s) authorized to pick up child: Mom______________________Dad______________________Others_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Emergency contact if parent or guardian cannot be reached:

Name _____________________________________________________ Relationship ___________________

Emergency contact phone __________________________________________________________________

I give my permission to Choir Plus/Pioneers to seek medical attention for my child if necessary while participating in the programs. I understand that all necessary precautions will be taken for my child’s safety. I will not hold the church, its staff, or those supervising liable.

Signature of Parent or Guardian: _________________________________________________

Parents Are Awesome! Can you help? Here are some ways we could use your help. Please check if you are able: **Help with Choir Plus Playground & Snack Time (2:30-3:30) __________ **Help Co-lead a Pioneer group (3:15-4:30 or 4:30-5:30) ______________ **Fill in when a Pioneer leader is absent (3:15-4:30 or 4:30-5:30) ___________ Sew badges onto Pioneer t-shirts ____________ Help with special events________________ Other/As needed______________________ ____ Pioneer Club Fee of $25/child with a $60 family max. (Fee helps to cover club shirt, handbook, badges, materials, special events). ____ Choir Plus Snack Fee of $10 and $5 for each additional child

S U N M O N T U E W E D T H U F R I S A T

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4 9:00 Sunday School 10:00 Worship Service Communion

5 10:00 Member care 11:00 Pilates 6:00 CE meeting

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7 1:00-3:00

WACKY WATER

WEDNESDAY

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Red Cross

Blood Drive

8:00am-1:00pm

Westminster Hall

11 9:00 Sunday School 10:00 Worship Service

12 11:00 Pilates 7:00 Session

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18 9:00 RALLY DAY 10:00 Worship Service

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11:00 Pilates

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25 9:00 Sunday School 10:00 Worship Service

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11:00 Pilates

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AUGUST 2019

Please check your weekly bulletin for changes to each week’s activities

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

What a busy, wonderful and spiritual summer we are having here at Bethesda Presbyterian Church! Our children and youth have been busy with all kinds of wonderful, fun-filled activities and events this sum-mer….MONTREAT High School Camp, Centrifuge/Mission Fuge Camp, VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Life is WILD, God is Good…just to name a few. We had a wonderful worship service on June 30th where we highlighted VBS! I would be remiss if I did not say “BIG THANK YOU to ALL OF YOU” who have vol-unteered (or helped out whether physically, prayerfully, or financially) your time to help chaperone an event or help with one or more of the above mentioned events/activities. Not everyone knows who you are….but I do, and more importantly, God knows. THANK YOU for the important role YOU play in making Bethesda Church such a fun, active, safe, and spiritual place for our youth and children during these summer months.

LOOKING AHEAD

*Christian Education Meeting –Monday, August 5th at 6:00pm in Conference Room.

*Sunday, August 18th - Rally Day!!! Our yearly Sunday School Kick-Off Meeting where we meet our Sunday School teachers, learn about the various Sunday School classes we will be offering this new Sunday School year, and enjoy some delicious food! Rally Day will take place at 9:00am in Westminster Hall. Rally Day will be followed by a single worship service at 10:00pm in the sanctuary. I hope all of you (adults, youth and children) will make plans to be here for Rally Day as we kick off the new 2019-2020 school/church year. I hope all of us will make a commitment to be regular participants in the weekly Sunday School ministry as well as our one Sunday morning worship service.

*Wednesday, September 4th - Pioneer Clubs & Choir Plus Kick-Off! For children and youth ages 3 years old – 12th grade are invited and encouraged to attend this mid-week ministry which seeks to help children/youth grow emotionally, mentally, intellectually, physically, and spiritually.

*Wednesday evenings, starting mid - September - Family Night Suppers begin: 5:45pm – 6:30pm.

Presented to Dee Corr and Lee Delperdang on Sunday, May 12, 2019

PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN’S HONORARY LIFE MEMBERSHIP

Sacks of Love Volunteer Opportunity

School is about to start back up again and our team needs volunteers to help with shopping, sorting and packing Sacks of Love for Camden High School. It is a very easy and very reward-ing way to help hungry children in our communi-ty. If you are interested in helping or have any questions about what is involved with volunteer-ing, please contact Dee or Neal Blank, Jr. at nealdeeblank@aol.com.

**All should be individual serving sizes with pop-tops or tear-off lids**

Tuna, chicken, spam crackers Beanie Weenies Ramen noodles Spaghettios, Beefaroni, etc. Vienna sausage Poptarts pudding cups Raisins Instant oatmeal Soup Instant grits Individual cereal boxes Fruit or applesauce Canned vegetables Juice boxes

SUMMER ACTIVITIES

VBS 2019

June 2-8

Lisa’s Letter

Greetings to you and goodbyes to summer 2019! As we look forward to a break in the heat in the upcoming months, we also are gearing up for the kickoffs of our fall activities and programs!

Bethesda’s Roar Vacation Bible School ministered to over 155 children and their families. We had just over 100 adult and youth volunteers serving as the hands and feet of Christ to create the awesome week. The famous (or infamous) pie-in-the-face competition brought in a record-breaking $2,635.84 for our global mission project, ‘The First Thousand Days’! World Vision and Group VBS’s Operation Kid-to-Kid joined forces to help families in Zambia. These funds were sent to target the first thousand days of life of babies by providing prenatal and postnatal care of children and also parental education. We wrapped up the week by inviting the children and their families to join us on the following Sunday for a VBS worship service in the gym. It was wonderful to be able to share with the rest of the Bethesda congregation some of our special week. Bethesda can be very proud of the support this church gives to such a vital ministry for children of this church and this community. It is truly an amazing and blessed week!

We are sad that WinShape Day camp did not return to our county this year, but we have re-searched and visited a new local opportunity called Victory Sports Camp. If they continue this day camp next year, it will be a great option for our children to get fun physical activity and spiritual nourishment/growth. We are always keeping our eye out for community events and activities that will help our children flourish in their faith. Stay tuned!

LOOKING FORWARD: August 7th; 1-3 pm= Wacky Water Wednesday for Elementary children (preschool children wel-come with parents). Slip ‘n Slide, Inflatable water slide, popsicles, and water games… a wonder-ful wet wacky wild Wednesday! August 18th; 9 AM= Rally Day! Join us in Westminster Hall as we kick off the Fall semester and new Sunday School year! September 4th= Pioneer Club and Choir Plus kicks off!

Calendar at a Glance

August 1 - Trip to Sliding Rock August 7 – Wacky Water Day Youth Volunteers Needed! August 18 – Sunday School Rally Day August 18 – Middle School Pool Party August 18 – High School Pool Party August 25 – BYG Meeting 5:30-7:30 & Parent Workshop 5:30-6:00

Welcome Back Pool Parties August 18

Middle School: 2:00-4:00 High School: 5:00-7:00 Parties will be at John Gardner’s house – 1815 Brevard Place in Camden

Sliding Rock

All youth (completed 6th-12th grades) Meet at 8:00 on Thursday, August 1st and travel to Sliding Rock, NC. Cost is $5. Bring $ for dinner on the way home!

*PARENT WORKSHOP: All parents are asked to meet on Sunday, August 25 from 5:30-7:30 to dis-

cuss BYG policies, procedures, meal sign up, and topics of discussion. Please make every effort to attend!*

Bethesda’s EPIC YOUTH Group