VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION: We want to celebrate the work God is doing at Bethel Church within and beyond our walls! If you serve in any of our Bethel ministries, you have answered God’s call to serve as part of his kingdom at Bethel… and we want to say, “thank you.” For every leader, volunteer and committee member serving at Bethel, we invite you to a Night of Appreciation on February 22nd (6:30 pm) at the church. This will be a dessert night. Although no childcare is provided, if you are looking for people to reach out to for babysitting help, let us know. We’d be happy to get you connected with supports at the church. Pre-registration is required, so click here to RSVP.

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PLAN TO PROTECT: For volunteers working with children, youth, or vulnerable adults who have not done the safe church training this ministry year, please sign up for the training session on March 11, 2026, at 6:30pm. Register here.  If you are unable to attend this training session or have any questions, please contact Joanne Luimes.  

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FAMILY TABLE: Are you raising kids or teens? Pull up a chair at The Family Table! This series helps your family discover simple ways to grow faith at home. Our next session, Feeding on God's Word: exploring and enjoying scripture together, is happening this Sunday. Join us right after church for a family meal, time of vision, connection, and encouragement. Register here.

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​IT’S NOT TOO LATE – Alpha has started!  Want to come, but haven’t signed up yet?  That’s ok.  You can still register here.  Also note - just because we've already started, don’t stop inviting anyone who might be interested.  We can still accommodate in Week 2.  Any questions can be directed to Pastor Cathy: cathy@discoverbethel.com.

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LENT: Lent has begun.  We have officially started the season of Lent following Ash Wednesday this week. Lent is a season often associated with prayer and fasting for Christians as we follow Christ’s journey to the cross. . We invite everyone to consider how they can intentionally pray during this upcoming season of life together. Also, please check our Lenten resources, such as a guide for fasting and a Lenten devotional from Christianity Today, visit discoverbethel.com/resources

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NOMINATIONS FOR COUNCIL MEMBERS: With the start of a new year, it's a good time to think about Bethel's mission. A key factor in fulfilling that mission relies on the many different people who serve in our church. Within that group are the church leaders, our Council comprised of Elders and Deacons. Each year, a number of these leaders finish their terms and need to be replaced. That is where you come in. We ask you to prayerfully consider who would make good, Christ-centered leaders for the different roles on Council: Governing Elder, Shepherding Elder and Deacons. As most of our Shepherding Elders are completing their terms this year, please pray for provision in this vital area of leadership. To nominate someone: • We recommend that you talk with the person you are discerning nominating so you can confirm that they are able and willing to prayerfully consider serving on Council • Please confirm they are a member of Bethel Community Church 3 • Please send us an email with their name to clerk@discoverbethel.com and a brief reason why you believe he or she is qualified to serve in this role If you have any questions about the nominations process and the expectations of these roles, please contact Arnold Groot (Governing Elder).

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MEN’S MINISTRY: The next Men’s Breakfast will be this Saturday, February 21st, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. We invite men of all ages to join us for food and fellowship. We would love to see you there! Find out more at discoverbethel.com/events or register here.

 

SAFE CHURCH TRAINING: For volunteers working with children, youth or vulnerable adults who have not done the safe church training this ministry year, please sign up for the training session on March 11, 2026, at 6:30pm. Register here. If you are unable to attend this training session or have any questions, please contact Joanne Luimes

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​​​BIG COOK: It’s time to refill the meals in the ministry freezers and need your help to do it. Join us on February 28 from 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. to cook and assemble freezer meals for members of Bethel and people in the Bannerman neighborhood who have need or are dealing with long- or short-term health issues. The ingredients and instructions will be out waiting to be peeled, chopped, boiled, fried, sliced, mixed, bagged, and labelled. Come with a friend or maybe make a new one. Sign up at the info booth or let us know if you can make it out! Laura Meidl (780-221-150) and Jessica Kalf.

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​BETHEL'S OPEN CLOSET WEARS & WARES EVENT: : Did the balmy weather trick you into an early round of spring cleaning? Did the Christmas season put you in a purging mood? Bethel will be hosting a 'swap' event. On April 24, we will be collecting lightly used clothing, books, toys, sporting goods, and housewares (no appliance or furniture please) and then hosting an 'open closet' afternoon the next day, April 25, inviting families from Bethel and Bannerman to come on in and find new to them treasures at no cost. More details will come but if you can hold on to those things you're clearing to drop off for this event, it would be very appreciated! If you're interested in helping plan this event or have any questions, contact Laura Meidl

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Bethel Youth:​​​​​

THIS WEEK: Join us for our next youth night on February 20 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

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