One Great Hour of Sharing

“Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have.” (Hebrews 13:16A)

One Great Hour of Sharing is coming up soon! The One Great Hour of Sharing offering is the American Baptist response to worldwide emergency disaster relief and development. It is a channel for national and international aid in times of crisis. Funds are channeled through International Ministries, National Ministries, Church World Service, and Baptist World Aid to support people and projects in need.  American Baptists give to the offering in their local churches during the month of June.   Let’s make this a banner year for Bethany’s One Great Hour of Sharing contributions.

Outdoor Church Worship and Picnic - July 20

Have you ever worshipped at a park?  Well, on July 20, we will hold our worship service at Hess-Hathaway Park (on Williams Lake Road) followed by our church picnic. We will gather at 10:30 AM at the big pavilion.  Bring lawn chairs, drinks, and a dish to share. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be provided – or grill your own meat. Games! Fun! A Bounce House!  Cotton Candy! More!

Vacation Bible School 2008

Date:  August 4-8
Time: 6:00-8:30 PM
Theme: Power Lab - Where Jesus Gives Us the Power
     (All Science!!)

Calling all Funologists! Plug into Jesus’ power and pass it on by being a leader at this year’s VBS.  See Michelle McGregor or she’ll slime you!

Men’s Breakfast -July 19

All men and boys are invited to the Men’s Breakfast on Saturday, July 19 at the Green Apple Restaurant on Cooley Lake Road.  8:30 AM.

Book Club to Meet July 25

You are welcome to join the Book Club. We will meet again at Panera’s on M-59 (near Kroger) at 9:15 AM on Friday, July 25.  We will be discussing a new novel. Books are available to borrow. Go to church office and pick one up.

Adult Bethany Cyclists

Time to get your bikes down and start riding!  Our Sunday bike rides will start after the Fellowship dinners (July 13, Aug. 10 & Sept. 14 around 12:30.  We will gather in the parking lot.  So bring your bikes, helmets (recommended), water bottle, and ready conversation.

These rides are 10 -13 miles, and on safe routes.  Be sure to check your bikes out beforehand (tires inflated properly, brakes working, shifters working, etc.). We will have air pumps available to use.

Leadership Summit, August 7-8

You are invited to an elite inspirational/educational event called the Leadership Summit at Kensington Church in Troy on August 7-8. Pastor Bolin and other church leaders will be going to hear top leadership speakers and engage in break out groups that will encourage your faith and open your heart to possibilities to strengthen our effectiveness for ministry here at Bethany.  The event is open to all who wish to go.  Please contact Pastor Bolin at if you have an interest in going or pick up literature on the event in the church office.

Detroit Tigers Church Outing - July 12

The Bethany Outreach Task Force has secured 50 seats in the Upper Deck Box area over the Tigers dugout (Section 333) for the game on Saturday, July 12 - 3:55 PM vs. the Minnesota Twins. Tickets are $22 each. Tickets are going fast so don’t delay! Download the ticket order form HERE.

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Shirts designed by Bethany Youth
Get yours today!

Great looking T-shirts in many styles are available for sale from the Bethany Youth Group. These fashionable tees look great and help raise money for the youth mission trip. Get the order form here.

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GET YOUR SCRIP EVERY SUNDAY!

Bethany now has a SCRIP program as a fundraiser to earn money to support our budget. You purchase the items you normally would – and Bethany gets a percentage.  This is an ongoing fundraiser with the potential of raising several thousand dollars this year.

Here’s how it works. You purchase scrip (gift cards) through Bethany to use for your regular shopping: groceries, gas, restaurants, etc.  Orders are collected each Sunday, and the Scrip is delivered the following Sunday. Order blanks are available in the bulletin and at Grand Central. Orders collected on Sunday at Grand Central.