Bethel Beacon
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Bethel Beacon August, 2017 Bethel Baptist Church 3030 Bethel Rd, Morristown, TN 37814 PH: 423-586-1421
Rev. C. Scott Helton, Pastor Rev. Trey Dishner, Worship Pastor www.bethelbaptistmorristown.org Session 1: August 6-September 17; Small Group Fellowship Sept. 24 Session 2: October 1-November 12; Small Group Fellowship – Nov. 26
SUNDAYS at 6 PM Coming Sunday, August 6, four new bible studies will be offered for adults. Once this session is complete, the same four studies will be offered again beginning October 1. This will allow you to participate in two classes this fall.
“Game Plan for Life”, led by Tony Long (for men) Written with the sports fan in mind, this study is an “average Joe’s” guide to what the Bible has to say about such topics as relationships; finances; physical, emotional and spiritual health; finding the right vocation; living a life of purpose; and overcoming sin and addiction. Written by 3-time Super Bowl coach and NASCAR championship winning owner Joe Gibbs with contributions from many others such as Randy Alcom, John Lennox, Tony Evans, Josh McDowell, Don Meredith and more, the book shows readers how to live a balanced, God-centered, purposefilled life, using examples from Coach Gibb’s own careers as a back-drop. This book is a perfect blend of sports and basic theology, designed to bring God’s word home to all sports fans.
“I Will”, led by Pastor Scott Helton (for men and women) This study which consists of 4 study lessons and 2 small mission projects chosen by the group is for those who are looking to serve the Lord. Every day we are faced with the needs of those around us. Emotional. Physical. Spiritual. Could you be the answer to the problems you see? Bestselling author Thom S. Rainer offers nine simple traits that all church members can incorporate into your life no matter your background, stage of life, or sense of capability. You can do it. Now it’s time to just stand up and say you will!
“The Longing in Me”, led by Melanie Morgan (for women) Whether you know it or not, all you long for is God. The work of recognizing that may take a lifetime, but the result will be peace, patience and freedom from the mistakes that have controlled your life. In the book, Sheila Walsh tells the story of her first marriage and the parallels with her troubled childhood. Closely guided by the story of King David, she makes it clear that your longings are rooted in a need for God alone—and when it comes to filling that void, nothing else will ever do. You can tap the One Fountain that will quench your deepest thirst. You can change the way you respond to life’s stresses. You can heal from the past and find joy today. Not someday. Today.
“Frequency”, led by Kay McMurry (for men and women) Listen…God is speaking. Do you hear him? Encouraging you to open your spiritual “ears”, Morris helps you determine which channels God is using to broadcast his intentions. Discover how to discern his specific vs. his general voice, recognize the multiple ways he communicates, draw closer to him by reading his Word, and more.
Pick a study and sign-up in the foyer today!
Sun
Mon
Tue 1
Wed 2
Thu 3
Fri 4
Sat 5
Youth
serve at
Deadline to submit articles or announcements for the September newsletter is Aug. 23
6
Daily Bread
7
8
14
15
Day of Prayer for Students
13
Morning Service Guest Speaker: Rev. Harold Noe
Evening Meeting
3PM
Children’s
Special Business Meeting 7PM
9
10
16
17
Friday 7PM to Saturday 9AM 11 12
18
19
Guest Speaker: Rev.Harold Noe
Daytime Meeting 1:30 PM
BBC Jeepers Whitewater Rafting
5:30PM
20
21
22
23
24
25
Russellville Baptist 8:30am–12:30pm
Shoebox Postage Special Offering
27
26 Missions Leaders Training
28
29
30
Regular Church Service Schedule: Sunday Services Sunday School -----------------------------9:30 am Morning Worship Service ------------------10:30 am Discipleship Training ---------------------- 5:00 pm Evening Worship and Bible Study ------------ 6:00 pm Wednesday Services Choir practice ---------------------------------6:00 pm Bible Study, Children’s Activities, Youth Meeting ----7:00 pm
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PUSH through the 5K And One Mile Fun Run Benefitting the Pregnancy Crisis Center
September 4
August 01 – Jimmy Dickerson 02 – Brandon Stockton 03 – Maxine Harrison 03 – Natalie Adams 04 – Chad Artrip 06 – Tony Martin 07 – Amy Carter 07 – Tammie Brewer 10 – Frances Ellison 14 – Pat Williams 14 – Dwayne King 15 – Eva Nicole Russell 16 – Kelly Davidson 16 – Charlotte Kanipe 16 – Dwayne Loveday 18 – Anna Burnett 19 – Tanner Connely
20 – Nick Johnson 21 – Sonny Grantham 21 – Lauren Walker 23 – Mary Howard 24 – Susan Francis 26 – Raymond Dotson 28 – Marsha Lamb 28 – Tony Mason 28 – Curtis McCracken 28 – Destiny Sawyer 28 – Deborah Herrell 29 – Misty Carter 29 – Chara McCracken 29 – Dakota McCracken 29 – Connie Noble 31 – Zoe Worth 31 – Alfreda Dixon September 01 – Bessie Johnson 01 – Jessica Ashley Wells 03 – Tasha Summerson 05 – John Carter. Jr.
Henry Rushlow
8/6 – Russ and Jill Romines 8/13 – Cristina Worth, Marie Sawyers 8/20 – Stan and Sharon Greene 8/27 – Dorsie Rushlow, Mary Nida
8/6 – Dana Bible, Anna Long 8/13 – Mary Nida, Judy Hedrick 8/20 – Connie Noble, Becky McCracken 8/27 – Jim and Marie Sawyers
The Bethel Bashers would like to invite the church family to a
Our students live in a tough world! Without prayer, they cannot stand against the odds they face. DAY OF PRAYER FOR STUDENTS SUNDAY, AUGUST 6 Pray for Students, Teachers & Staff
Fish, chicken and all the trimmings! Sat., Aug. 5, 3 PM
Children’s
Age 4 thru 6th grade
First Impression Team 8/6 – Ron & Linda Thornton 8/13 – Tony & Leann Long 8/20 – Sam & Rhonda Stockton 8/27 – Stan & Sharon Greene
Begins Friday, 8/4 7PM Pick up on Sat, 8/5 9AM Bring your pillow and blanket or sleeping bag and Join the Fun! Please sign-up in the foyer. If you have any questions – Contact Connie Holdway 839-5648
If you have questions or concerns and would like to speak with a deacon in August, please contact:
Rick Martin Stan Greene
423-312-3525 423-714-6610
You’ve always heard “when in Rome, do as the Romans do”, but is that what we should do as Christians? Come find out what the Apostle Paul says as we study the book of Romans. Wednesday Bible Study 7 PM in the Sanctuary SPECIAL BUSINESS MEETING
Wednesday, 8/9 at 7 PM To elect messengers to the Nolachucky Assoc. Meeting and Presentation of Nominating Committee report
Hearts of Christ Ministry UT Concession Stand
A Mission Opportunity Helping Children in Belize Bethel volunteers will work in the booth on September 9. Instructions will become available as we get closer to game time.
A Special Offering for
The Women’s Missionary Union would like to urge all church members to remember the messages Pastor Scott shared and to go out and serve families in need across our community!
Evening Meeting: Sunday, 8/13 5:30 PM Daytime Meeting: Monday, 8/14 1:30 PM
Operation Christmas Child
Help cover Shipping Costs
Shoebox Stories
Sunday Morning, August 20
Many who received Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes when they were children have written their stories to share how much that box actually meant to them. These stories are heart-warming and tell the importance of sharing the love of Jesus with a few small items in a shoebox, such as the story of Vladimir and the dental floss he received when he was nine.
Whether you donate items or pack a box on your own, getting that box shipped to a child that desperately needs to hear about Jesus isn’t cheap. All monetary donations given in this special offering will be used to offset the shipping of our shoeboxes. Please give generously! We are still accepting donated items in the foyer!
Missions Leaders Training Saturday, August 26 8:30 AM—12:30pm Russellville Baptist Church Nobody can do everything, But Everybody can do SOMETHING!
Watch for Vladimir’s story and more in your August Sunday bulletins!
BBC Jeepers 4 Christ are going
Whitewater Rafting Saturday, August 19 Deadline to sign up: Sun, Aug 6 Cost: Approx. $28 per person See Rhonda Stockton for more details.
Proposed Van Ministry
The church needs men and women who are willing to volunteer to drive or chaperone on a 12 to 14 passenger van – No CDL required! With enough volunteers, teams could rotate weeks to provide transportation to and from church services. This service could have an eternal impact on children and others in our community that do not drive. Please sign up in the foyer if you are interested. If you have any questions or concerns, please see Todd Morgan or Rhonda Stockton.
WMU Food Drive for Children at Union Heights It’s not a child’s fault when he is hungry! Collecting Non-Perishable food easy enough for a child to prepare – Collection box in the foyer If questions, see Maxine Harrison or Kay McMurry
Time to Step Up! Our children’s Sunday School attendance has DECREASED over the past year (per SS report, business meeting, July 12), and now we are having a hard time finding children’s Sunday School teachers for the upcoming year! We CANNOT slip on this! WE MUST MINISTER to our children. If you are willing to help, please see Calvin Brock.
PUSH through the 5K And One Mile Fun Run Benefitting the Pregnancy Crisis Center
Monday, September 4, 8:00 am Route begins at First Baptist and stays on Main St. Bethel’s 2016 Team We are looking for a Team Leader for this year! Team Registration Fee: $25 per adult; $20 (12 & under) If you would like to volunteer as captain, please contact the church office for more information. If you own a business and would like information on becoming a sponsor, go to www.morristownpcc.org for a sponsor packet. Different levels of sponsorship available.
Bethel Beacon August, 2017 Bethel Baptist Church 3030 Bethel Rd, Morristown, TN 37814 PH: 423-586-1421
Rev. C. Scott Helton, Pastor Rev. Trey Dishner, Worship Pastor www.bethelbaptistmorristown.org Session 1: August 6-September 17; Small Group Fellowship Sept. 24 Session 2: October 1-November 12; Small Group Fellowship – Nov. 26
SUNDAYS at 6 PM Coming Sunday, August 6, four new bible studies will be offered for adults. Once this session is complete, the same four studies will be offered again beginning October 1. This will allow you to participate in two classes this fall.
“Game Plan for Life”, led by Tony Long (for men) Written with the sports fan in mind, this study is an “average Joe’s” guide to what the Bible has to say about such topics as relationships; finances; physical, emotional and spiritual health; finding the right vocation; living a life of purpose; and overcoming sin and addiction. Written by 3-time Super Bowl coach and NASCAR championship winning owner Joe Gibbs with contributions from many others such as Randy Alcom, John Lennox, Tony Evans, Josh McDowell, Don Meredith and more, the book shows readers how to live a balanced, God-centered, purposefilled life, using examples from Coach Gibb’s own careers as a back-drop. This book is a perfect blend of sports and basic theology, designed to bring God’s word home to all sports fans.
“I Will”, led by Pastor Scott Helton (for men and women) This study which consists of 4 study lessons and 2 small mission projects chosen by the group is for those who are looking to serve the Lord. Every day we are faced with the needs of those around us. Emotional. Physical. Spiritual. Could you be the answer to the problems you see? Bestselling author Thom S. Rainer offers nine simple traits that all church members can incorporate into your life no matter your background, stage of life, or sense of capability. You can do it. Now it’s time to just stand up and say you will!
“The Longing in Me”, led by Melanie Morgan (for women) Whether you know it or not, all you long for is God. The work of recognizing that may take a lifetime, but the result will be peace, patience and freedom from the mistakes that have controlled your life. In the book, Sheila Walsh tells the story of her first marriage and the parallels with her troubled childhood. Closely guided by the story of King David, she makes it clear that your longings are rooted in a need for God alone—and when it comes to filling that void, nothing else will ever do. You can tap the One Fountain that will quench your deepest thirst. You can change the way you respond to life’s stresses. You can heal from the past and find joy today. Not someday. Today.
“Frequency”, led by Kay McMurry (for men and women) Listen…God is speaking. Do you hear him? Encouraging you to open your spiritual “ears”, Morris helps you determine which channels God is using to broadcast his intentions. Discover how to discern his specific vs. his general voice, recognize the multiple ways he communicates, draw closer to him by reading his Word, and more.
Pick a study and sign-up in the foyer today!
Sun
Mon
Tue 1
Wed 2
Thu 3
Fri 4
Sat 5
Youth
serve at
Deadline to submit articles or announcements for the September newsletter is Aug. 23
6
Daily Bread
7
8
14
15
Day of Prayer for Students
13
Morning Service Guest Speaker: Rev. Harold Noe
Evening Meeting
3PM
Children’s
Special Business Meeting 7PM
9
10
16
17
Friday 7PM to Saturday 9AM 11 12
18
19
Guest Speaker: Rev.Harold Noe
Daytime Meeting 1:30 PM
BBC Jeepers Whitewater Rafting
5:30PM
20
21
22
23
24
25
Russellville Baptist 8:30am–12:30pm
Shoebox Postage Special Offering
27
26 Missions Leaders Training
28
29
30
Regular Church Service Schedule: Sunday Services Sunday School -----------------------------9:30 am Morning Worship Service ------------------10:30 am Discipleship Training ---------------------- 5:00 pm Evening Worship and Bible Study ------------ 6:00 pm Wednesday Services Choir practice ---------------------------------6:00 pm Bible Study, Children’s Activities, Youth Meeting ----7:00 pm
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PUSH through the 5K And One Mile Fun Run Benefitting the Pregnancy Crisis Center
September 4
August 01 – Jimmy Dickerson 02 – Brandon Stockton 03 – Maxine Harrison 03 – Natalie Adams 04 – Chad Artrip 06 – Tony Martin 07 – Amy Carter 07 – Tammie Brewer 10 – Frances Ellison 14 – Pat Williams 14 – Dwayne King 15 – Eva Nicole Russell 16 – Kelly Davidson 16 – Charlotte Kanipe 16 – Dwayne Loveday 18 – Anna Burnett 19 – Tanner Connely
20 – Nick Johnson 21 – Sonny Grantham 21 – Lauren Walker 23 – Mary Howard 24 – Susan Francis 26 – Raymond Dotson 28 – Marsha Lamb 28 – Tony Mason 28 – Curtis McCracken 28 – Destiny Sawyer 28 – Deborah Herrell 29 – Misty Carter 29 – Chara McCracken 29 – Dakota McCracken 29 – Connie Noble 31 – Zoe Worth 31 – Alfreda Dixon September 01 – Bessie Johnson 01 – Jessica Ashley Wells 03 – Tasha Summerson 05 – John Carter. Jr.
Henry Rushlow
8/6 – Russ and Jill Romines 8/13 – Cristina Worth, Marie Sawyers 8/20 – Stan and Sharon Greene 8/27 – Dorsie Rushlow, Mary Nida
8/6 – Dana Bible, Anna Long 8/13 – Mary Nida, Judy Hedrick 8/20 – Connie Noble, Becky McCracken 8/27 – Jim and Marie Sawyers
The Bethel Bashers would like to invite the church family to a
Our students live in a tough world! Without prayer, they cannot stand against the odds they face. DAY OF PRAYER FOR STUDENTS SUNDAY, AUGUST 6 Pray for Students, Teachers & Staff
Fish, chicken and all the trimmings! Sat., Aug. 5, 3 PM
Children’s
Age 4 thru 6th grade
First Impression Team 8/6 – Ron & Linda Thornton 8/13 – Tony & Leann Long 8/20 – Sam & Rhonda Stockton 8/27 – Stan & Sharon Greene
Begins Friday, 8/4 7PM Pick up on Sat, 8/5 9AM Bring your pillow and blanket or sleeping bag and Join the Fun! Please sign-up in the foyer. If you have any questions – Contact Connie Holdway 839-5648
If you have questions or concerns and would like to speak with a deacon in August, please contact:
Rick Martin Stan Greene
423-312-3525 423-714-6610
You’ve always heard “when in Rome, do as the Romans do”, but is that what we should do as Christians? Come find out what the Apostle Paul says as we study the book of Romans. Wednesday Bible Study 7 PM in the Sanctuary SPECIAL BUSINESS MEETING
Wednesday, 8/9 at 7 PM To elect messengers to the Nolachucky Assoc. Meeting and Presentation of Nominating Committee report
Hearts of Christ Ministry UT Concession Stand
A Mission Opportunity Helping Children in Belize Bethel volunteers will work in the booth on September 9. Instructions will become available as we get closer to game time.
A Special Offering for
The Women’s Missionary Union would like to urge all church members to remember the messages Pastor Scott shared and to go out and serve families in need across our community!
Evening Meeting: Sunday, 8/13 5:30 PM Daytime Meeting: Monday, 8/14 1:30 PM
Operation Christmas Child
Help cover Shipping Costs
Shoebox Stories
Sunday Morning, August 20
Many who received Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes when they were children have written their stories to share how much that box actually meant to them. These stories are heart-warming and tell the importance of sharing the love of Jesus with a few small items in a shoebox, such as the story of Vladimir and the dental floss he received when he was nine.
Whether you donate items or pack a box on your own, getting that box shipped to a child that desperately needs to hear about Jesus isn’t cheap. All monetary donations given in this special offering will be used to offset the shipping of our shoeboxes. Please give generously! We are still accepting donated items in the foyer!
Missions Leaders Training Saturday, August 26 8:30 AM—12:30pm Russellville Baptist Church Nobody can do everything, But Everybody can do SOMETHING!
Watch for Vladimir’s story and more in your August Sunday bulletins!
BBC Jeepers 4 Christ are going
Whitewater Rafting Saturday, August 19 Deadline to sign up: Sun, Aug 6 Cost: Approx. $28 per person See Rhonda Stockton for more details.
Proposed Van Ministry
The church needs men and women who are willing to volunteer to drive or chaperone on a 12 to 14 passenger van – No CDL required! With enough volunteers, teams could rotate weeks to provide transportation to and from church services. This service could have an eternal impact on children and others in our community that do not drive. Please sign up in the foyer if you are interested. If you have any questions or concerns, please see Todd Morgan or Rhonda Stockton.
WMU Food Drive for Children at Union Heights It’s not a child’s fault when he is hungry! Collecting Non-Perishable food easy enough for a child to prepare – Collection box in the foyer If questions, see Maxine Harrison or Kay McMurry
Time to Step Up! Our children’s Sunday School attendance has DECREASED over the past year (per SS report, business meeting, July 12), and now we are having a hard time finding children’s Sunday School teachers for the upcoming year! We CANNOT slip on this! WE MUST MINISTER to our children. If you are willing to help, please see Calvin Brock.
PUSH through the 5K And One Mile Fun Run Benefitting the Pregnancy Crisis Center
Monday, September 4, 8:00 am Route begins at First Baptist and stays on Main St. Bethel’s 2016 Team We are looking for a Team Leader for this year! Team Registration Fee: $25 per adult; $20 (12 & under) If you would like to volunteer as captain, please contact the church office for more information. If you own a business and would like information on becoming a sponsor, go to www.morristownpcc.org for a sponsor packet. Different levels of sponsorship available.
