Here are some details about what is coming up:

Mom2Mom

Mom2Mom is a group providing a relaxing atmosphere for moms in all season of motherhood. It is our goal to encourage each other thru our faith in Christ since we believe that no mom should stand alone. Therefore, we desire to strengthen and equip women in their roles as mothers. Our speakers offer practical information on a variety of topics. 

We offer quality child care for children birth through 5^th grade. There is no cost. 

We meet the 1^st and 3^rd Fridays September thru May, 9am to 11am. www.mybethel.com/mom2mom

Creative Escape

Do you enjoy stamping, scrapbooking, knitting, or some other hobby? Would you like to learn or could you teach someone else? Do you just need some time away from home to chat with your girlfriends?  If you answer yes to any of these questions, Creative Escape is for you! 

Join us for one Friday each month as we spend time sharing and encouraging each other as women. We will have a short devotion and learn a craft. You can do the craft or bring your own hobby. Snacks are provided and there is no cost. Come when you can, leave when you must. 

Our Escape Dates:

Friday, September 11 – Coffeehouse Kick-Off at 6pm to 11pm
October 16 - at 6pm to 11pm
November 20 – Cookie Swap at 6pm to 11pm
December 11 - at 6pm to 11pm
January 8 - at 6pm to 11pm
Sunday, February 7 – Family Super Bowl Party – time to be announced
March 19 - at 6pm to 11pm
April 16 - at 6pm to 11pm
May 7 – Year End Party at 6pm to 11pm

Woman to Woman Mentoring

So often, we think it would be great to be able to talk over a situation with another woman that is there to listen to us. A woman that will be encouraging and pray with us to find God’s way of dealing with what we are facing. To have a relationship like that in our lives is a treasure – whether you are the woman receiving, or you are the woman giving. 

Now, it would be great if that kind of relationship just naturally developed in our lives. Sometimes it does, but not always. And that is where Woman to Woman Ministry can help. 

We seek to bring women together in mentoring relationships. We use information that the women provide us and with prayer we pair women together. We ask the two women to share with one another what they are wanting to get out of the relationship and then take six months to intentionally living that out. 

We have found the mentoring pairs are very diverse in their purposes and how they spend their time together – as unique as the women involved. 

If you are interested in a mentoring relationship and would like some help, come to our next All About Mentoring Meeting. This will give you all the information that you need to decide if this is the ministry to help you establish a mentoring relationship with another woman. 

Watch the Visitor and Sunday Bulletin for the announcement of our next All About Mentoring Meeting. 

Women’s Study Groups

Studying the Bible with other women can add so much to your life. You have accountability, a place to ask questions and share answers that you have found. A study group can provide you a place to pray with other women and know you are not alone. 

Here are our study groups:

Tuesday

Tuesday Afternoon Bible Study - Led by Sue Welty
Held at 1:00 pm in the Learning Center at Bethel

We will be studying Isaiah, known as the crown jewel of Old Testament Prophets. As we discover truths about Jesus, we will learn to know Him and trust Him more. We would love to have you join us. For more information, contact Sue Welty, 343-3632 

Bible Study and Prayer Group – Led by Loraine Rigdon
Held at 5:30pm in the Library at Bethel

This group selects a study book to work through together. You are welcomed to join any time during year. We focus on studying the Bible to grow in our faith in Christ and maintaining a consistent walk with the Lord. Our prayer focus is for unsaved friends and family. This group meets all year. Contact Loraine Rigdon 342-4868 for more information.

Wednesday

Women's Bible Study – Led by Joan Vancil
Held at 9:00am at 1272 Court Street, home of Joan Vancil - 342-8401.

You are welcome to join us in fellowship, coffee and prayer as we study the book of Hebrews. Be prepared for a heart-searching study from the Word.    Please come and join in this study time and fellowship. If you have attended this group before, please bring your notebook. Childcare not provided. 

Thursday

Bible Study Group – Led by Opal Maple
Held at 6:30 at 383 E. Ferris St. #2, home of Opal Maple, 344-3207.

We are studying Nehemiah. Our first meeting is Sept. 17.  We have a social time from 6:30 to 7 and then have the lesson, ending by 8:13.  We meet every other Thursday night.

Friday

Mom's Book Club
This group will start in October and meets on the 2^nd and 4^th Fridays of the month.  We will be reading the book, Making Room for Life, by Randy Frazee.  Childcare will be provided.  For more information contact Nikki Potter at 342-3035.

Sunday

 Women's Sunday School Class –Led by Laura Ray
Held Sundays at 9:45am in the Learning Center. 

Having a tough time fitting a bible study into your schedule? How about Sunday School?! We focus on learning from God’s Word and discuss how we can apply it to our daily lives. We are currently studying in the book of Romans. This amazing letter delivers great insight into God’s plan for our salvation and growth as we live for Him by faith. This is a class that you can start anytime during the term. 

Fall Retreat 2009– Recapturing Our Astonishment

Friday, October 23 & Saturday, October 24

Duty Calls? Don’t answer!! Join us as we seek a life of delighting in Christ.  Our guest speaker, Lael Arrington, will be sharing how redeeming our imaginations for God and His Kingdom will leave the life of duty behind. www.laelarrington.com

So if you have fallen into a walk of duty for God and lost the delight of knowing Him…
Or maybe the passion of delighting Him is something that has always eluded you….

Then reserve this weekend and hear Lael share her story of how God ignited her passion and captured her astonishment over Him.

We meet at Bethel on Friday at 6pm and caravan out to Camp Summit, returning Saturday at 4pm. Registration will begin on Sept 20 and ticket prices will be $30.00. 

Chicago Bus Trip

November 2009 – the date and ticket price to be announced

Join us for a day in downtown Chicago. And you won’t have the worry of the driving!  Our Chartered Bus will leave the church parking lot at 6am and return by 10pm. Our driver will drop us off and pick us up right on Michigan Avenue.   From there it is up to you how you would like to spend your day. Window shopping, Christmas shopping, Museums, Art Galleries, a walk by Lake Michigan– so much to choose from! And don’t forget the restaurants!  This is a great event to invite your neighbor, sister, daughter or friend. Just a day with the girls! Watch the Visitor and Bulletin for details. 

Connect with God,
      Connect with one another,
            Impact your world!