Bethany Lutheran Brethren Church

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OUR MINISTRIES
WELCOME
Please join us

 For More Information about Each Ministry Group
 Scroll down
ALSO,  Check our "Calendar of Events"
for meeting dates and times

In the event of Ministry Cancellations due to Weather Conditions
Please call the church office

WELCOME!

 
AARON’S ARMS

 A Prayer Group Ministry

Led by Gwenn Monopoli and Joanne Cresci

Mission Statement:
 
to bring the family and friends of Bethany Church before the throne of  our Lord,
to grow in our relationship with the Lord in private and corporate prayer,
to prayerfully encourage those in need.
 
Meet on Wednesday
 A Time of Prayer from 7:00pm - 7:30pm  in the church.

All our welcome - Come and PRAY!

Prayer Ministers available immediately after the worship service
in front of the sanctuary.
 
 

 

 

BETHANY KIDS

 Led by Tove Nilsen

Meet once a month on a Monday evening
from 6.30pm - 8.00pm
in Fellowship Hall

Open to elementary school age children
Kindergarten - 5th grade. 

THEME:  MOOSE MOUNTAIN
 
Activities include: singing, bible stories, puppets, craft making, and a snack.

MEETING DATES 
 
WELCOME!

 


 

 

CHOIR

Led by George and Claire Sharrett

"....the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord" Romans 6:23b

 We invite you to join us as we prepare,
 not only our voices but our hearts,
 to present the story of this never-ending gift.  

Our requirements are few - a love of singing and a committment to rehearsal time.

Rehearsals  at 7:30pm SHARP!
We will meet in the sanctuary until 9:00pm

Look forward to see you there!


 

 


 

 

CONFIRMATION CLASS
Led by Pastor Rick Bridston

Grades 7 and 8
Meet on Wednesday night

from 6:30pm - 7:20pm
in the Church Basement



CONFIRMATION SUNDAY 
 Date    April 29th,  2012  
at 11:00am WORSHIP SERVICE



 

 

J.A.M.
(Junior Athletes Ministry)

Led by David Mangino and
Assisting is Glenn Hobbesland

MEET: 2x a month on WEDNESDAY NIGHTS 
from 6.30pm - 8.00pm
in Fellowship Hall

J.A.M. is a special opportunity
for 4th, 5th & 6th graders
to meet together for some
physical activity,
We have lots of fun,
play games along with a Bible story
and a snack.

 
MEETING DATES 2012
Jan 11, 25
Feb 8, 29
Mar 14, 28
April 18
May 2, 16

  

 


 

 

Men's Fellowship

Led by:  Ray Bevilaqua

Men's Bible Study & Fellowship
A time of Sharing, Prayer and Fellowship

We are studying- "Being God's Man in Tough Times"

 
 
 

 


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MOUNTAIN TOP

A Young Adults Ministry meeting once a month   
Please view pictures from our recent trip to Lancaster, PA.

Check out the the slide show of the MT Top City Trip.

 


Meeting Dates 

Sunday  Evenings
Please check out our Mountain Top

Facebook Page.





 

 


 

SUNDAY SCHOOL
for Children and Adults

Superintendent:  Tove Nilsen

A ministry for children 3 years old through 8th grade.  

  Meet each Sunday morning at 9:30am
- 10:30am 
in Fellowship Hall
 
THEME:  "WILD ABOUT JESUS"
Sunday School is a place where 
we build our lives on the
Rock solid foundation of Jesus Christ.

We sing and praise God then break into classes for a Bible lesson.


 WELCOME TO ALL
Invite your family, friends and neighbors.


Adult Bible Class 
Led by Pastor Bridston

Meets each Sunday in the Sanctuary
 from 9:45am - 10:30am
 

  for more information:
PLEASE CALL THE CHURCH OFFICE 
Tel 718 981 4211 
  


 
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
(VBS)

         AUGUST          (dates to be announced)    

9:00am - 12 noon


This Ministry for one week during the summer
reaches out to the community to spread the Good News.
 
for children age 4years  thru  5th grade. 

 Registration is $25 per child
ages 4 - 12 years



Led by Laura and Jim Bossert
and a Host of Volunteers


FOR MORE INFORMATION -
 CONTACT -CHURCH OFFICE
Tel:  718 981 4211

 

 

W.M.F.
Womens Missionary Fellowship

Led by:
Robin Staaby and Michelle Schiefer


LET'S GET TOGETHER
UPCOMING EVENTS 2012

 

WMF will also be participating in the National Women’s Ministries
and collecting Box-Tops program for Hillcrest Academy.

 

 



Any questions about any of the above events
please speak to
Robin Staaby (718) 356-1119 or Michelle Schiefer (718) 984-3547.

We are always open for suggestions for ways for the women of Bethany to come together in fellowship.
If anyone has a particular organization they would like to help out or have a guest speaker visit us, please speak to us.

 

 

 

A YEAR AT A GLANCE

 

 

 

DATE
EVENT
SPECIAL INFO.
Sept. 25 – 11:00 AM
Presentation to Congregation
Outlined by Dianne Gibson
     
Oct. 9 – 12:30 AM
Brunch
Speaker – Delores Kittelson
     
Nov. 4 - 6
WMF Retreat
Tuscarora
Nov. 19
Missionary Presentation
Guest Speaker: Kirsten Nelson
Nov. 20
Bake Sale
Missionary Fundraiser
     
Nov. 20
Operation Christmas Child Boxes due
Shoe boxes collected and delivered
     
Dec. 10 – 10:00 AM
PCC Toy Drive
Devotion – Joanne Cresci
     
Jan. – 22 – 10:00 AM
White Elephant
Held at Michelle’s House
     
Feb. – 10:00 AM
Soup & Bread Meeting
Presneter – Heidi Jensen ??
Month of February
Cup of Blessing
Collecting Change
     
Mar. – 25
Bake Sale
Coffee House Theme
     
April – 10:00 AM
Guest Speaker
Linda Scragg
     
May 19 – 11:00 AM
Tea
 
     

 

 

 



W.M.F. 
Womens
Missionary
Fellowship





Led by:
Robin Staaby
 and
 Michelle Schiefer


LET'S GET TOGETHER !
 


 
Ladies Home Bible Study
and
Women's Home Bible Study


meets on Wednesday Mornings and Evenings
also
Thursday Mornings

 




Youth Group
Bethany Youth Group
YOUTH GROUP

Teenagers in grades 7 - 12
meet every Friday in this high energy ministry
that includes crazy games, outrageous food,
dynamic small group Bible study and great Hang-out time.  

 MEET on Friday nights from 7:30pm - 11:00pm
 

Students from the 7th throught the 12th grade 

 
Address  233 Westcott Blvd.  Staten Island, NY

Got questions?:

Bethany YouthGroup (Facebook)
http://www.facebook.com/bethanyyg
or
Check out - Calendar of Events page for more information
or
   Call the Church Office for more information
718 981 4211

 
It will be a really awesome time!
We can’t wait to see you there!
 
Any question, feel free to ask.

 
Upcoming Retreats, Special Events
are always in the mix as well.


 
 
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