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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241027T190000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T161112Z
UID:8087-1730048400-1730055600@www.blcbcs.org
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:20260508T055812
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:20260508T055812
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241207T160000
DTSTAMP:20260508T055812
CREATED:20220927T201718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T180547Z
UID:8089-1733580000-1733587200@www.blcbcs.org
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:20260508T055812
CREATED:20191204T190045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T180914Z
UID:3683-1734998400-1735084799@www.blcbcs.org
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:20260508T055812
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:20260508T055812
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:20260508T055812
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:20260508T055812
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:20260508T055812
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:20260508T055812
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:20260508T055812
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:20260508T055812
CREATED:20220322T142256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T143903Z
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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:20260508T055812
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:20260508T055812
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250801
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250901
DTSTAMP:20260508T055812
CREATED:20250813T185433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T190149Z
UID:11085-1754006400-1756684799@www.blcbcs.org
SUMMARY:Brazos Church Pantry Food Drive
DESCRIPTION:Bring your donations for the Brazos Church Pantry with you to worship and drop them off in the box in the narthex!
URL:https://www.blcbcs.org/event/11085/
CATEGORIES:Major Events,Upcoming Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250813T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250813T150000
DTSTAMP:20260508T055812
CREATED:20250813T184038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T185312Z
UID:11079-1755088200-1755097200@www.blcbcs.org
SUMMARY:Back To School Potluck
DESCRIPTION:Join us for lunch as we get back in the groove of the school routine! \nA-L: Main Dish \nM-Z: Salad/Dessert
URL:https://www.blcbcs.org/event/back-to-school-potluck/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250824
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250825
DTSTAMP:20260508T055812
CREATED:20250813T183050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T183050Z
UID:11073-1755993600-1756079999@www.blcbcs.org
SUMMARY:Book Blessing
DESCRIPTION:Book Blessing – August 24th \n           The Book Blessing is a time when we give students Books to help encourage them in the faith. \nThese books include a booklet about Baptism for 2 year Old\, A children’s Bible for the Kindergarten\, A Bible for Grade 2\, and a Small Catechism for Grade 5.  You will be able to pick your book up in the narthex Sunday August 24th. \n  \nIf you feel your child has missed receiving one of these books please let DCE Jeff know and we will get a book for your student.
URL:https://www.blcbcs.org/event/book-blessing/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251008
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251126
DTSTAMP:20260508T055812
CREATED:20250408T160807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T191401Z
UID:10759-1759881600-1764115199@www.blcbcs.org
SUMMARY:Membership
DESCRIPTION:Click here for instructions on how to join our online church community. \n 
URL:https://www.blcbcs.org/event/membership/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251026T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251026T140000
DTSTAMP:20260508T055812
CREATED:20250813T182716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T163402Z
UID:11070-1761474600-1761487200@www.blcbcs.org
SUMMARY:Reformation & Bethel's 85th Anniversary Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Please join us as we celebrate the 85th Anniversary of Bethel! Reformation Sunday Service at 10:30am and 85th Anniversary lunch to follow.
URL:https://www.blcbcs.org/event/85th-anniversary-celebration/
CATEGORIES:Major Events,Upcoming Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251026T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251026T183000
DTSTAMP:20260508T055812
CREATED:20250930T150316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T150347Z
UID:11440-1761496200-1761503400@www.blcbcs.org
SUMMARY:Trunk OR Treat
DESCRIPTION:4:30pm-6:30pm – October 26th Trunk or Treat 2025!\n\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\, a bounce house\, a hand-held meal\, 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
URL:https://www.blcbcs.org/event/trunk-or-treat-2/
CATEGORIES:Major Events,Upcoming Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251126T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251126T140000
DTSTAMP:20260508T055812
CREATED:20251008T185312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T185454Z
UID:11477-1764158400-1764165600@www.blcbcs.org
SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Day Service
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.blcbcs.org/event/thanksgiving-day-service/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251203T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251203T200000
DTSTAMP:20260508T055812
CREATED:20251203T202743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T202743Z
UID:11565-1764787500-1764792000@www.blcbcs.org
SUMMARY:Advent Wednesday Devotions
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Advent Wednesday Devotions leading up to Christmas! December 3rd\, 10th\, and 17th at 12pm and 6:45pm
URL:https://www.blcbcs.org/event/advent-wednesday-devotions/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T160000
DTSTAMP:20260508T055812
CREATED:20251008T174919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T174937Z
UID:11470-1765029600-1765036800@www.blcbcs.org
SUMMARY:Advent by Candlelight 2025
DESCRIPTION:Advent By Candlelight\nAll Ladies are Invited\nAdvent by Candlelight will be held\nSaturday\, December 6\, 2025\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 “It’s A Boy!”.\nSign up in the Narthex to reserve a seat at this event! For more\ninformation on the event or hosting a table please email Kayla Klose.\nSign-Up in the Narthex TODAY!
URL:https://www.blcbcs.org/event/advent-by-candlelight-2025/
CATEGORIES:Major Events,Upcoming Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251210T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251210T133000
DTSTAMP:20260508T055812
CREATED:20251203T202853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T202853Z
UID:11567-1765368000-1765373400@www.blcbcs.org
SUMMARY:Advent Wednesday Devotions
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Advent Wednesday Devotions leading up to Christmas! December 3rd\, 10th\, and 17th at 12pm and 6:45pm
URL:https://www.blcbcs.org/event/advent-wednesday-devotions-2/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251210T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251210T200000
DTSTAMP:20260508T055812
CREATED:20251203T203001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T203001Z
UID:11569-1765392300-1765396800@www.blcbcs.org
SUMMARY:Advent Wednesday Devotions
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Advent Wednesday Devotions leading up to Christmas! December 3rd\, 10th\, and 17th at 12pm and 6:45pm
URL:https://www.blcbcs.org/event/advent-wednesday-devotions-3/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251215
DTSTAMP:20260508T055812
CREATED:20211109T000004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T160309Z
UID:3583-1765497600-1765756799@www.blcbcs.org
SUMMARY:Live Nativity
DESCRIPTION:Free Community Event!\nDecember 12\, 13\, and 14\n6:00–8:30 pm\nExperience the Christmas story as you drive through a series of beautifully presented scenes\, each one bringing the journey to Bethlehem to life. You can listen to the narration* right from your car as you move through the event at your own pace. \nAfter you exit the drive-thru\, we invite you to stop for hot chocolate\, cookies\, petting zoo\, and festive photo opportunities. We will also be collecting canned goods to support our Church Pantry\, and every donation makes a meaningful difference. \n*Narrations will be available in English\, Spanish\, German\, Japanese\, and Swahili. \nMore Ways to Celebrate and Connect\nAs we prepare our hearts for Christmas\, we invite you to enjoy two additional opportunities happening this season at Bethel: \nAdvent Bedtime Stories\nJoin Pastor Randy Bard each evening during Advent for a short\, Christmas-themed bedtime story—perfect for little ones and families.Advent Bedtime Stories \nBethel Grade School Community Survey\nBethel Lutheran Church is exploring the possibility of opening a Lutheran grade school to serve families in the Bryan/College Station area.Please take a moment to share your thoughts in this short 6-question survey. Your feedback is voluntary\, anonymous\, and incredibly helpful as we prayerfully consider this ministry opportunity.Survey Link \nBethel Lutheran Church4221 Boonville Rd.Bryan\, TX 77802
URL:https://www.blcbcs.org/event/live-nativity/
CATEGORIES:Major Events,Upcoming Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251217T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251217T133000
DTSTAMP:20260508T055812
CREATED:20251203T203341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T203350Z
UID:11573-1765972800-1765978200@www.blcbcs.org
SUMMARY:Advent Wednesday Devotions
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Advent Wednesday Devotions leading up to Christmas! December 3rd\, 10th\, and 17th at 12pm and 6:45pm
URL:https://www.blcbcs.org/event/advent-wednesday-devotions-copy/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251217T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251217T200000
DTSTAMP:20260508T055812
CREATED:20251203T203446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T203446Z
UID:11576-1765997100-1766001600@www.blcbcs.org
SUMMARY:Advent Wednesday Devotions
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Advent Wednesday Devotions leading up to Christmas! December 3rd\, 10th\, and 17th at 12pm and 6:45pm
URL:https://www.blcbcs.org/event/advent-wednesday-devotions-4/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Event
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