Services for October 10 & October 12 Bethlehem Church is a place where change happens by helping people take the next step in their relationship with God. NEW TO BETHLEHEM? First of all, welcome to Bethlehem Church! We’re so glad you’re here. Below is information to make your visit the best it can be: 1. If you have questions, look for a member of our First Impressions Team - they are wearing orange lanyards. 2. We have environments created with your preschooler, child, or middle school student in mind. We want this to be the best hour of their week. 3. Fill out your Welcome Card and drop in the offering basket or bring to Guest Central in the lobby to exchange for a gift. YOUR NEXT STEPS: Get Connected Class If you would like to learn about Bethlehem’s membership process and see what Bethlehem is all about, please sign up for the Get Connected Class on Sunday, October 19 following the last service at our South & West Campuses. To sign up mark the box on the “My Next Step” section of your Welcome Card and drop it in the offering basket or sign up on our website under “Connect & Grow”. Childcare is available for birth-5th grade with pre-registration. Get Grounded Class Get Grounded Class is October 26-December 14 on Sunday mornings from 9:30-10:15 at the Farmhouse at the South Campus. This DVD series is Part 2 of the Get Connected Class and will help you determine your next steps at Bethlehem Church. To sign up mark the box in the “My Next Step” section of your Welcome Card and drop it in the offering basket or sign up on our website under “Connect & Grow”. Childcare is available for birth5th grade. Please check in at the Cove and Startown desk and inform them you will be at the Farmhouse so you can be reached if needed. NEWS FROM OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS: UPCOMING EVENTS: Divorce Care Life Group Divorce Care Life Group will meet Fridays from 7:00 PM-8:30 PM at the South Campus in Room 120. Childcare will be provided for babies-5th grade by contacting Tyler Huffstetler at tyler@bethlehembc.com. For more information please contact Theresia Elliott at theresia55@carolina.rr.com. High 5 Sports Flag Football New this year! Registration for NFL Play 60 co-ed Flag Football (Ages 5-14) through our High 5 Sports program will run through October 19. The cost is $40 per child. Practices will begin the week of October 27. For more information please visit the Event Desk. Register online at www.high5sports.org. NEW! Student Worship @ The Center Attention: High School & Middle School students will begin worshipping together on Sunday mornings. Come early for a free breakfast and stay for live music from our BC Student Band and an awesome time of learning about God. For more info check out the BC Student website at www.bethlehembc.com/students. Night of Worship On the night of Wednesday, October 29 at 8:00 PM all three campuses will come together at our South Campus for a time of high energy worship followed by a special Vision teaching by Pastor Dickie. You will not want to miss it! Friday Night Church There will be no service on Friday, October 31. Asheville Trip Honoring Pastor Frank Hoyle All Bethlehem members are invited to join the Seniors on November 22 for a trip to Asheville. We will dine at the Grove Park Inn and view the National Gingerbread display. Cost is $89 per person. To RSVP or for more information please contact Laura Lillis at 704-868-7837. Women’s Illumination Ladies, save the date! Women’s Illumination will be held on December 3 & 4. You will not want to miss this event! More information to come! Jobs for Life We need volunteers to mentor in our Jobs for Life program and to provide lunches for the students. If you are interested or for more information, please contact Wavey Williams at wavey@bethlehembc.com. Free Wedding Day-Dream Center The 2nd Annual Free Wedding Day will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2015. We are currently seeking committed couples who would like to be married but are not financially able. To apply contact Amy Hudson at amy@dreamcentergastoncounty.com. IN THE LOBBY: EVENT DESK CONNECTION DESK 1. High 5 Sports Flag Football Info 1. Lost & Found WHERE CHANGE HAPPENS. Our Giving for Oct. 3 & Oct. 5: $33,295.54 Attendance for Oct. 3 & Oct. 5: 1963 GUEST CENTRAL 1. Visitors, please stop by to receive a special gift 2. Connect with Bethlehem Pastors For more info about anything going on at Bethlehem, fill out your Welcome Card and turn it in during the offering or at the doors, stop by the Connection Desk, or visit us at www.bethlehembc.com or call us at 704.823.1600. bbcgastonia Bethlehem-Church-Gastonia-NC