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SUMMARY:Ministry Fair
DESCRIPTION:Bethel’s Ministry Fair Will be Held the Weekend of September 30th & October 1st during the Sunday School hour\, in the Parish Hall!  \nBooths will be set up providing information about different ministry and fellowship opportunities at Bethel Lutheran Church.  Come learn about some new ministries and other older ones that you never knew about.  See which ones you would like to get involved in and Sign Up! \nParticipants will receive a ticket for several raffles throughout the fair. This is a Youth Breakfast Taco Sunday so come hungry! \nClick below to print a new Time and Talent Survey for 2023-2024!
URL:https://www.blcbcs.org/event/ministry-fair-2/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Event
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SUMMARY:Lutheran Women in Mission (LWML)
DESCRIPTION:Lutheran Women in Mission (LWML) \nOctober Gathering \nMonday\, October 2\, 6:30 pm \nFellowship\, Bible Study & Mission Service Project \n  \nBluebonnet Zone Fall Rally – \nSunday October 1 at Trinity LCMS\, Navasota \n1:30 pm: Registration \n2 – 5 pm: Program\, including speaker Rev. Jason Moreno from Christ Memorial Lutheran – Houston \n5 pm: Light dinner served. \nCost is $8 paid at door. \nIf attending\, send email to terrywfrazier@outlook.com by this Sunday evening\, Sept 24 \nWe will carpool from Bethel\, leaving at 1 pm. \n 
URL:https://www.blcbcs.org/event/lutheran-women-in-mission-lwml/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231028T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231029T233000
DTSTAMP:20260508T034621
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231027T122537Z
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SUMMARY:Reformation Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Reformation Celebrations Services this Saturday and Sunday during regular worship times\, with special music during Traditional Worship Sunday at 8:30 am \n  \nFor more information about what Reformation is\, check out the link below from The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod Resources webpage: \n Lutheran Reformation Resources – LCMS Resources
URL:https://www.blcbcs.org/event/reformation-sunday/
CATEGORIES:Major Events,Upcoming Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231102T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231105T111500
DTSTAMP:20260508T034621
CREATED:20230929T141645Z
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SUMMARY:MEN's STARS RETREAT
DESCRIPTION:“… YOU SHINE LIKE STARS IN THE UNIVERSE AS YOU HOLD OUT THE WORD OF LIFE …” \nPHILIPPIANS 2:15-16 \nThe STARS Retreat allows individuals to experience the love of Jesus Christ by reflecting on His passion\, death\, and resurrection. Throughout the weekend\, individuals consider how they can respond to God’s love by surrendering to Jesus through intentional discipleship. \nCost: $250\nLocation: Trinity Lutheran Church\, Klein and Pinehurst\, TX\nDate: Thursday\, November 2nd – Sunday\, November 5th\, 2023 \nTime: Leave Thursday at 5pm for Trinity Klein and return Sunday to attend the  contemporary worship service at 11:15am. \nRegister HERE https://trinityklein.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1826555 \nRegister for the Men’s STARS Retreat\, November 2nd-5th. If you’ve never attended before\, we highly encourage you to join us for a weekend of fellowship and deep connection to God. If you’ve attended in the past\, we invite you to sign up to serve on TEAM for this year’s event. We hope you can participate! \n  \nA personal invitation from Bethel member Justin Busse… I’d like to invite the men of Bethel to attend this retreat.  This retreat is hosted by Trinity Klein.  I first attended this retreat in 2012\, the first year Trinity hosted the retreat.  Prior to 2012 men from our congregation were going \nto San Antonio to attend with Concordia Lutheran Church.  From 2013 – 2015 I served on “Team”\, the group of men hosting the retreat for 1st time attendees.  The retreat is a great weekend to disconnect from the world and focus on your faith in many ways.  Since that first retreat 11 years ago\, the brothers from all years have been some of my closest friends\, supporters and confidants.  They are who I seek for wise council and small groups have been formed for mutual accountability.  It is awesome to see a great number of men serving in various capacities at Bethel.  It is my hope that a few (or many) men of Bethel will attend and strengthen the core foundation Bethel’s ministry ready to serve the Bethel family whenever\, wherever we are called to do so.  The brothers who attend understand or come to understand the importance of strong faithful men in our homes and congregation.  It is a great weekend and your wife and children will be grateful you attended for them.  My contact information is below if you have questions (call or text is best). \nYBIC\, Justin Busse \n 
URL:https://www.blcbcs.org/event/mens-stars-retreat/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231130
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231226
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SUMMARY:Lutheran Hour Devotions - Advent
DESCRIPTION:Daily Devotions offered Here
URL:https://www.blcbcs.org/event/lutheran-hour-devotions-advent/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240414T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240414T200000
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SUMMARY:FLS Choir and Handbells Concert
DESCRIPTION:We are hosting the Faith Lutheran High School Choir and Handbells Ensemble April 14th.  There will be a potluck with the choirs at 5:00 April 14th\, with the concert starting at 6:00 p.m.
URL:https://www.blcbcs.org/event/fls-choir-and-handbells-concert/
CATEGORIES:Major Events,Upcoming Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240421T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240421T143000
DTSTAMP:20260508T034621
CREATED:20240403T140447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T140447Z
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SUMMARY:Usher and Greeter Training
DESCRIPTION:Usher and Greeter Training Lunch \nSunday April 21st after the late service.  The event is open to everyone. Current and prospective Ushers and Greeters are encouraged to attend.  Please fill out the sign up sheet on the Bulletin board if you are interested in attending. \n 
URL:https://www.blcbcs.org/event/usher-and-greeter-training/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240519T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240519T150000
DTSTAMP:20260508T034621
CREATED:20220505T151305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T174111Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Voter's Assembly
DESCRIPTION:This is a regularly schedule Voter’s Assembly for members of Bethel.  The purpose of this meeting will be to Elect Board and Council Members. \nWe will meet in the sanctuary and there will be child-care available for this meeting. \nThere will also be a meal before the meeting in the Parish Hall provided by LWML for a free will donation.
URL:https://www.blcbcs.org/event/spring-voters-assembly/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240622T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240622T113000
DTSTAMP:20260508T034621
CREATED:20240607T200859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240607T200859Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Splash-Pool Party
DESCRIPTION:Come Everyone to\nBethel’s Summer Splash—Pool Party\nSaturday\, June 22 from 9:30am—11:30am\nBethel has reserved The Adamson Lagoon (1900 Anderson St.\,\nCS) for the after VBS celebration. This event is open to all\nBethel members and guests. This is a free event with snacks &\nwater provided. You don’t need to swim to have fun at this\nparty. Bring the family\, friends and lawn games\, dominos\, lawn\nchairs. We’re gonna have a good time
URL:https://www.blcbcs.org/event/summer-splash-pool-party/
CATEGORIES:Major Events,Upcoming Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240629
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240706
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SUMMARY:YOUTH MISSION TRIP
DESCRIPTION:Youth Mission Trip 2024\nThe mission trip is scheduled to leave Saturday June 29th-returning Saturday July 6th.  Please sign up on the bulletin board in the Narthex.  The mission trip will be to Harlingen\, Los Fresnos area of South Texas.  We will be partnering with The Table of Los Fresnos and Way of the Cross ministries.  If you have questions about the mission trip please see DCE Jeff or Connie Bard. \n                    
URL:https://www.blcbcs.org/event/youth-mission-trip/
CATEGORIES:Major Events,Upcoming Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240915T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240915T140000
DTSTAMP:20260508T034621
CREATED:20190920T192017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T134801Z
UID:2971-1726404300-1726408800@www.blcbcs.org
SUMMARY:FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY - FPU
DESCRIPTION:If you’ve ever felt like you just can’t get in control of your money\, you’re not alone. You’d be surprised how many people you know are struggling just like you. \nBut it’s time for your struggle to end—starting today. Join my virtual Financial Peace University class starting on Sunday\, September 15\, 2024 and learn how you can pay off debt\, save more money\, and build wealth. \nVisit https://www.fpu.com/6A30A2 to sign up! \nFPU this fall will start at 12:45 pm\, or immediately following late service. A light lunch will be provided by the Board of Witness & Outreach & Scholarships are available. Childcare will also\nbe available if needed\, but you should contact Cindi Hannes to arrange that (979) 969-9111.
URL:https://www.blcbcs.org/event/financial-peace-university-fpu/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240920T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240922T140000
DTSTAMP:20260508T034621
CREATED:20220823T204634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T135739Z
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SUMMARY:EMBARK
DESCRIPTION:We will be taking our 7th & 8th Graders to\nCamp Lone Star for Embark. Our plan will be to head out\nFriday evening September 20th to La Grange. We will\nreturn from camp on Sunday\, September 22nd after\nmorning worship.\nSo\, join us as we EMBARK with each other on a 2 night\nadventure\, full of Christ’-centered experiences as we\ndrive into our theme: Invited. Together we will look at\nwhat scripture says about how we are invited to walk in\nrelationship with God and called to extend this invitation\nto those around us!\nCost 2 nights: $100/youth\nDCE Jeff will be entering registrations on September\n7th\, 2024.
URL:https://www.blcbcs.org/event/embark/
CATEGORIES:Major Events,Upcoming Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240922T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240922T143000
DTSTAMP:20260508T034621
CREATED:20240403T135959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T134210Z
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SUMMARY:Legacy Giving Event: Estate Planning
DESCRIPTION:Legacy Giving Series on Estate Planning\nThe Board of Stewardship invites you to save the\ndate for the next Legacy Giving Series on Estate\nPlanning! This event will be led by Foster Ullmann\non September 22\, 2024 following the 2nd service in\nthe Parish Hall. This is a free event with lunch and\nchild care provided. Please sign up on the bulletin\nboard in the Narthex.
URL:https://www.blcbcs.org/event/legacy-giving-event-estate-planning/
CATEGORIES:Major Events,Upcoming Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240929T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240929T170000
DTSTAMP:20260508T034621
CREATED:20240917T141120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T141909Z
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SUMMARY:Young Women in Christ
DESCRIPTION:Come join Young Women in Christ as we study the scriptures around the genealogy of Jesus. YWIC is a bible study group for young women ages 14-21.\nThis Fall we will meet on Sept. 8th\, Sept. 29\, Oct. 20\, Nov. 17\, and Dec. 15. We meet from 3:00 pm to 5:00pm at various locations. Contact Emily Bard with any questions.\n \n  \n 
URL:https://www.blcbcs.org/event/young-women-in-christ/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241019T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241019T210000
DTSTAMP:20260508T034621
CREATED:20220823T210000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T134032Z
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SUMMARY:Progressive Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Bethel’s Progressive Dinner  \nSaturday\, October 19th \nWhat is a progressive dinner party? \nIt’s a dinner party with multiple courses eaten in different locations.  So\, for Bethel’s Progressive Dinner we will meet in homes for the Appetizers from 4:30-5:45pm.  Then everyone will meet at Bethel’s Parish Hall from 6:00-7:00pm for the catered meal for a free will donation.   After the meal we will be off again to a host home for desserts. \nHow do I sign up? \nPlease add your name to the sign up sheet in the narthex.  Answering all the questions on the sheet. \nWhat do I need to bring? \nIf you are a host\, you will be responsible for providing beverages\, plates and utensils for guests at your home.  Attendees are asked to bring either an appetizer or dessert. \nSign up today on the bulletin board to be a Host to guests or to attend the Progressive Dinner on Saturday\, October 19 th. This is a free will donation event and a great opportunity for fellowship! \n 
URL:https://www.blcbcs.org/event/progressive-dinner/
CATEGORIES:Major Events,Upcoming Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241027T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241027T190000
DTSTAMP:20260508T034621
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T161112Z
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SUMMARY:Trunk Or Treat Festival
DESCRIPTION:Trunk or Treat \nSunday\, October 27th from 5-7pm \nBethel Lutheran Church and Preschool Parking Lot \nThe Board of Witness and Outreach is very excited to be hosting our 5th annual Trunk or Treat event! This is a great opportunity for our church community to connect\, not only with our Preschool families\, but first responders’ families\, & our 1 John 3 Ministry families in a fun and family-friendly occasion. What a great opportunity to serve even more people in our community! \nOur goal is to provide an event where kids can dress up\, play games\, and participate in a Trick or Treating activity in the safety of our campus. We will have carnival games\, bounce house\, food\, photo-ops and fellowship time for families of our church and community to visit and get to know each other better. Please prayerfully consider being a part of the fun! There are many ways that everyone can support this event! \nVolunteers Needed:: \n\nHost a Trunk-sign up in the Narthex!\nBake cookies\, cupcakes\, brownies and small loves of sweet breads for the cake walk.  Please bring to the Parish Hall by 5pm on the day of the event\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.blcbcs.org/event/trunk-or-treat-3/
CATEGORIES:Major Events,Upcoming Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241101T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241103T140000
DTSTAMP:20260508T034621
CREATED:20220823T204723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T134308Z
UID:7956-1730480400-1730642400@www.blcbcs.org
SUMMARY:Fall Blast
DESCRIPTION:Camp Lone Star’s Fall Blast\nfor 5th & 6th Grade Youth\nWe will be taking our 5th & 6th Graders to\nCamp Lone Star for Fall Blast. Our plan will be to head\nout Friday evening\, November 1st to La Grange. We will\nreturn from camp on Sunday\, November 3rd after morning\nworship.\nSo\, join us for Fall Blast and enjoy a 2 night adventure\,\nfull of Christ centered experiences. The event will be\,\nfilled with skits\, songs\, camp activities\, and Bible Study.\nPlease sign upon the bulletin board in the narthex.\nCost for the 2 nights: $100/youth\nDCE Jeff will be entering registrations on October 5th.
URL:https://www.blcbcs.org/event/fall-blast/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241111
DTSTAMP:20260508T034621
CREATED:20241018T133833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T134154Z
UID:10326-1731024000-1731283199@www.blcbcs.org
SUMMARY:Strategic Planning Weekend
DESCRIPTION:On November 8\, 9\, &10 Bethel will gather to consider where our Lord is leading us. \nPlease registration here for November 8\, 9\, & 10 attendance. \nThere are dozens of ideas floating around our congregation as to “what’s next?” Included are ideas such as building\, starting a parochial school\, planting a mission congregation\, expanding our preschool both in total students and to “year-round. “And so while there are dozens of excellent ideas about\nwhat Bethel attempts next\, it is prudent to gather and think and pray and converse about where the Lord is actually leading our church. In preparation for this weekend\, Pr. Bard has been conducting “family visits” among our elected leaders\, and the time has come to invite those who are not currently in a leadership position to come and visit with him. The visits are in our parlor\, last about an hour\, and address three questions\, “Where does Bethel excel?” Where can Bethel improve?” & Where do you feel our Lord is leading our congregation. “This opportunity is open to any member or interested family. There is a physical sign up in the narthex to the right of the office hallway door. Current appointments run from September 24th to October 16th . More dates and times will be posted at the beginning of October as we seek God’s face and direction. May He bless us in this work!
URL:https://www.blcbcs.org/event/strategic-planning-weekend/
CATEGORIES:Major Events,Upcoming Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241207T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241207T160000
DTSTAMP:20260508T034621
CREATED:20220927T201718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T180547Z
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SUMMARY:Advent by Candlelight 2024
DESCRIPTION:Advent By Candlelight\nAll Ladies are Invited\nAdvent by Candlelight will be held\nSaturday\, December 7\, 2024\nfrom 2:00 to 4:00 pm.\nLadies\, confirmation age and up are all\ninvited. Sign up your relatives and\nfriends. This is an opportunity for us to\nget into the Advent spirit and prepare our\nhearts for our coming Savior. The afternoon will begin with a\nlight tea\, special music\, and then a program titled “All is Calm”.\nSign up in the Narthex to reserve a seat at this event! For more\ninformation on the event or hosting a table please email Sarah\nBellach at skbellach@yahoo.com.\nSign-Up in the Narthex TODAY!
URL:https://www.blcbcs.org/event/advent-by-candlelight-2022/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241225
DTSTAMP:20260508T034621
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T180914Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas Eve Services
DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate Christ’s birth on Christmas Eve this year!\nWe will have two services available\, both which offer the Lord’s Supper\, Worship\, and Candlelight services. \n2:00 Candlelight Service and the Lord’s Supper\n4:00 Candlelight Service and the Lord’s Supper\n7:00 Candlelight Service with the Lord’s Supper\n 
URL:https://www.blcbcs.org/event/christmas-eve-services/
CATEGORIES:Major Events,Upcoming Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241225T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241225T110000
DTSTAMP:20260508T034621
CREATED:20221220T153756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T003809Z
UID:8343-1735120800-1735124400@www.blcbcs.org
SUMMARY:Christmas Day Service
DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate Christ’s birth on Christmas Day this year!\nWe will have only have one service Christmas morning. We will partake in the Lord’s Supper and worship together. There will not be any Sunday School. \n10:00 AM Worship Service and the Lord’s Supper\n\n 
URL:https://www.blcbcs.org/event/christmas-day-service-2/
CATEGORIES:Major Events,Upcoming Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250111T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250111T160000
DTSTAMP:20260508T034621
CREATED:20250109T004245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T005228Z
UID:10560-1736604000-1736611200@www.blcbcs.org
SUMMARY:Hope Pregnancy Baby Shower
DESCRIPTION:Life Ministry at Bethel\nHelp us share the love of Jesus with new mothers!\nJanuary 11th (Saturday) – Baby shower\nThis shower benefits parents that have completed the most recent parenting class at Hope Pregnancy Center.\nHope has had 3 wonderful moms who have invested some time learning to care for their babies in their classes and who will now be graduating!\nThe baby shower will be held at Bethel in the Parish Hall on January 11th\, 2:00-4:00 pm.\nWe have prayer quilts for the moms in the narthex. Please take time to stop and write an encouraging message or a Bible verse.\nWe encourage Bethel members to attend and support these Moms and Dads. There will be games and refreshments so all are welcome to join in the fun!
URL:https://www.blcbcs.org/event/hope-pregnancy-baby-shower/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250120
DTSTAMP:20260508T034621
CREATED:20250109T004923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T005052Z
UID:10565-1737072000-1737331199@www.blcbcs.org
SUMMARY:Youth Reset Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Youth Reset Retreat \nThe High School Reset Retreat will be on January 17th – 19th of 2025.  The cost for registration for this event will be $100.  This event will be at Mt. Lebanon Camp in Cedar Hill\, TX.  If your student is interested in going please have them sign up in the narthex before Sunday December 8th.  You may also contact DCE Jeff to sign up for the event. \n 
URL:https://www.blcbcs.org/event/youth-reset-retreat/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250131
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250203
DTSTAMP:20260508T034621
CREATED:20250109T004755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T004755Z
UID:10563-1738281600-1738540799@www.blcbcs.org
SUMMARY:Camp Lone Star - Women's Renewal
DESCRIPTION:Camp Lone Star  \nWomen’s Renewal | Jan. 31 – Feb. 2 \nWomen’s Renewal is a weekend to reflect on God’s Word\, connect with sisters in Christ\, and enjoy God’s creation. With a mix of rest and adventure\, you’ll experience campfire devotions\, archery\, and more\, all while growing in faith and building lasting friendships!  Ages 18+ \nCost:  Retreat Center: $229/participant \nCabins: $149/participant \n 
URL:https://www.blcbcs.org/event/camp-lone-star-womens-renewal/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250305
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250306
DTSTAMP:20260508T034621
CREATED:20230130T182829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T012834Z
UID:8444-1741132800-1741219199@www.blcbcs.org
SUMMARY:Ash Wednesday
DESCRIPTION:We invite you and your family to join us for Ash Wednesday as we recognize the beginning of Lent. \n11:30 am Imposition of Ashes for 12:00 pm Service \n12:00 – 1:00 pm Ash Wednesday Worship with Communion \n  \n5:15 – 6:30 pm Lenten Meal \n6:00 pm Imposition of Ashes for 6:45 pm Service \n6:45 – 7:45 pm Ash Wednesday Worship with Communion*\n*Childcare will be provided at this service
URL:https://www.blcbcs.org/event/ash-wednesday-2/
CATEGORIES:Major Events,Upcoming Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250330T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250330T180000
DTSTAMP:20260508T034621
CREATED:20211227T220404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T152111Z
UID:6652-1743346800-1743357600@www.blcbcs.org
SUMMARY:Devo & Games
DESCRIPTION:We will be having a Devo and Games night at church on Sunday\, March 30th \nWe will be meeting in the Parish Hall from\n3pm – 6pm. Please bring your favorite appetizer to share \nIf you have some games you would\nlike to bring and share as a group that would also be\ngreat.  \nPlease sign up on the bulletin board in the narthex or let\nDCE Jeff know that you will be attending. \nEmail DCE Jeff dcejeff@blcbcs.org
URL:https://www.blcbcs.org/event/devo-games-night-2/
CATEGORIES:Major Events,Upcoming Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250413
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250414
DTSTAMP:20260508T034621
CREATED:20220322T142635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T151539Z
UID:7398-1744502400-1744588799@www.blcbcs.org
SUMMARY:Palm Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Palm Sunday Schedule\n8:30 am – Traditional Service \n10:00 am – Sunday School/Adult Bible Class \n11:15 am – Contemporary Service *Preschool children singing \n  \nWe will also be receiving new members this Palm Sunday!
URL:https://www.blcbcs.org/event/palm-sunday-23/
CATEGORIES:Holy Week,Major Events,Upcoming Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250420T064500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250420T120000
DTSTAMP:20260508T034621
CREATED:20220322T142256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T143903Z
UID:7394-1745131500-1745150400@www.blcbcs.org
SUMMARY:Easter Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Easter Saturday\n4:00pm Easter Celebration Service with Holy Communion \n\nEaster Sunday Schedule\n6:45 – SonRise Easter Worship with Communion \n8:00 – Easter Breakfast \n9:00 – Adult Bible Class \n9:00 – Children to Sunday School Rooms \n9:45 – Easter Egg Hunt \n10:30 – The Resurrection of Our Lord Celebration with Communion \n  \nSonRise Service:\nAt dawn (6:45 AM) we gather for a sunrise service. It is a very simple service held in the east end of our parking lot. Our focus at Easter Dawn is the stunning miracle of Christ’s resurrection and what it was like for the women to find the empty tomb. We do celebrate the Lord’s Supper outside and at the conclusion of the SonRise service we exit to the parish hall for Easter breakfast. \nSonRise Breakfast:\nAll Bethel members and visitors are invited to share the joy of the Risen Lord together at our annual Easter Breakfast. Everyone is encouraged to stay for a delicious breakfast and great fellowship following the Sonrise Worship Service. Coffee and juice will be provided. All Bethel members and visitors are invited to share the joy of the Risen Lord together at our annual Easter Breakfast. Everyone is encouraged to stay for a delicious breakfast and great fellowship following the Sonrise Worship Service. Coffee and juice will be provided. Each family is asked to bring one of the following (already prepared and baked):\n1. An egg dish (recipes below)\n2. Breakfast pastry\n3. Fruit salad (already prepared)\nIf you have any questions\, please contact the front off. \nWe will have Sunday School at 9AM and then an Easter Egg Hunt\nat 9:45AM. The Easter Egg Hunt is for grades 6 and younger\, divided up by age groups. We are encouraging everyone to go to their Sunday School Classroom if you want to participate in the Egg Hunt. We will direct the children from the classroom to their egg hunting location. \nThe Resurrection of Our Lord Celebration Service:\nThis service begins in darkness. After the reading of the resurrection story\, the altar is redecorated with banners\, lilies\, and the Lord’s Supper is brought in procession. The focus of the Celebration service is the impact of Christ’s resurrection in our lives. The music at Easter Celebration is the very best we enjoy all year\, as our music staff pulls out all the stops that day. We also conclude this service by celebrating the Lord’s Supper and singing “At the Lamb’s High Feast We Sing!” Our Easter morning services are very different\, both having different hymns and different readings and sermons. If you have ever been inclined to have “too much church\,” Easter Sunday is the day! \n  \n  \n  \nRecipes:\nLARGE EASY BREAKFAST CASSEROLE (A Church Favorite)\nThis may be made on Saturday and put into the refrigerator until Sunday.\nPlace one bag frozen tater-tots or hash brown in the bottom of an un-greased 13×9 cake pan. Top with 10-12 cooked eggs\n(scrambled\, boiled\, or diced.).\nTop eggs with one of the following:\n1 lb. bacon crisp and crumbled\,\n1 lb. sausage fried (scrambled if pan sausage\, chopped if link sausage)\n2-3 cups chopped ham\nTop meat with cheese sauce: Mix 5 Tbs. Flour with 5 Tbs. Melted butter. Add 2 cups milk and heat\, stirring frequently\nuntil thickened. Add one of the following:\n½ lb. Velveeta (that’s ¼ of a 2 lb. package.)\n2-3 grated cups of your favorite cheese (Cheddar\, Swiss\, etc.)\nStir until cheese is melted. Place casserole\, uncovered\, in a 350 degrees oven for 25-35 minutes or until cheese begins to\nbubble and is slightly brown on the edges. (May add onion\, bell pepper\, chili peppers\, mushrooms) \nOVEN BREAKFAST\n16 eggs 2 cups milk\n1 tsp. salt 1 ½ T. minced onion\n6 oz. pkg. sliced ham (diced) 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese\nHeat oven to 325 degrees. Beat eggs\, milk\, and salt. Stir in ham\, cheese\, and onion. Pour into buttered 9×13 glass pan.\nBake 40-50 minutes or until golden. Brown. Great! \nSAUSAGE CASSEROLE\n8 slices white bread (remove crust & cube) ¾ pound grated long horn cheese\n4 eggs 1 ½ pounds link sausage (fried/cut up)\n¾ tsp. prepared mustard 2 ½ cups of milk\n1 can cream/mushroom soup ¼ tsp. Salt with a little milk (¼ c. or less)\n4 oz. drained mushrooms\nMix bread\, cheese\, and sausage – put in dish. Mix eggs\, milk\, mustard\, and salt -pour over first layer. Refrigerate overnight. Mix soup\, mushrooms\, and milk. Bake at 300 degrees for 1 ½ hours. \nEGG AND HAM BRUNCH\n7-8 slices (cubed bread) 1 pound precooked ham (cubed)\n1 ½ pound grated cheese 5 eggs\n2 cups milk 1 tsp. mustard\n1 tsp. salt ⅓ cup margarine\nPlace bread cubes in bottom of a liberally greased 9×13 pan. Layer ham and cheese cubes over bread. Beat eggs well.\nAdd milk\, mustard\, and salt to eggs; pour this over bread\, ham\, and cheese. Melt margarine and pour over the top. Cover\nand refrigerate overnight. Bake 1 hour at 325 degrees. Serves 10-12 people.]
URL:https://www.blcbcs.org/event/easter-sunday/
CATEGORIES:Holy Week,Major Events,Upcoming Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250622T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250622T170000
DTSTAMP:20260508T034621
CREATED:20250616T164653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T165153Z
UID:10909-1750604400-1750611600@www.blcbcs.org
SUMMARY:Matthew Vatthauer's Ordination
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.blcbcs.org/event/matthew-vatthauers-ordination/
CATEGORIES:Major Events,Upcoming Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250719
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250724
DTSTAMP:20260508T034621
CREATED:20211227T220111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240830T163434Z
UID:6650-1752883200-1753315199@www.blcbcs.org
SUMMARY:National Youth Gathering
DESCRIPTION:NYG is a gathering of Lutheran Youth nation-wide that occurs only once every three years! \nThe theme for the 2025 Gathering is “Endure” based on Hebrews 12:1-3. \nThis year it will be hosted in New Orleans\, LA from July 19-23. \n2025 LCMS Youth Gathering | ENDURE (lcmsgathering.com) \nStudents who can attend the gathering will be between the\nages of 14-19 or entering into your ninth grade year through\nany student who has completed their Senior year in High\nSchool. We will get a clearer picture of costs when\nregistration is officially published. Please see DCE Jeff if\nyou have any questions about possible cost. Students will be\nable to sign up for the LCMS Youth Gathering in the narthex\nor with DCE Jeff.
URL:https://www.blcbcs.org/event/national-youth-gathering/
CATEGORIES:Major Events,Upcoming Event
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