Bethel Lutheran Church

LCMS LERT Disaster Training
2022-03-05 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago)
LCMS LERT Disaster training to prepare Lutherans for disaster relief. Lunch and snacks will be provided.
REGISTER at bit.ly/BethelLERT
Training will be held March 5, 2022, at Bethel Lutheran Church, Bryan, Texas.
Contact John Wilson at (979) 574-7812.

Masks Required Service
2022-03-05 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago)
This service is still being held but it is no longer mask free.
The first Saturday of every month, masks are required at the Traditional service. This is to allow those who do not feel comfortable attending regular Bethel services at this time to come participate in communion and attend church in-person. All worshippers will be asked to maintain their masks throughout this once-a-month service.
“The Board of Elders is continuing to monitor the presence of COVID-19 in our community on a weekly basis. Our current policy includes the wearing of masks by anyone who is uncomfortable not doing so and our first Saturday of the month is a mask-required service. We are not currently practicing social distancing. However, we ask that everyone respects the concerns of those who do wear a mask by maintaining an appropriate social distance unless they indicate otherwise. Because of the low attendance numbers at our Saturday service, it is easy for those attending to social distance if they feel the need to do so.”

Big Event Workday
2022-03-26 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
Join us for a workday at the church!
We will have a group of college student volunteers from A&M’s Big Event and invite members of our congregation to come and help as well!
We will be working on playground impact restoration, mulching of plants and trees, fixing the ceiling of the porte cochere, and more so please come donate your time to take care of the church!

Holy Week Kick-Off
2022-04-10 00:00 (America/Chicago)
This is a church-wide fellowship event including crafts, food, and games!
“Bring a friend! Invite a neighbor!”
Come one come all! Holy Week Kick Off event will be a church wide celebration after Palm Sunday late service. The youth group will have a pulled pork sandwich fundraiser to raise money for
National Youth Gathering. Hotdogs, cotton candy, and popcorn will be provided. Games
and activities for all ages! Please bring a lawn chair and if you have yard games we could
borrow please contact Cindi Hannes at 281-794 -5320 or Kayla Klose 979-224-6175.

Walk for Life
2022-04-23 09:00 - 12:00 UTC | Wolf Pen Creek Park
Hope Pregnancy Center’s Walk for Life will give you an opportunity to take a short walk through the heart of a client. Once you check in with your team leader at the Wolf Pen Creek Park plaza, you’ll prayer walk through a transformational path to better understand what it feels like to experience an unplanned pregnancy, learn the pearls from God’s Word that impact that decision, and how, with your support, Hope Pregnancy Center can help women and men choose a beautiful life for their child.

Confirmation Weekend
2022-05-28 - 2022-05-29
Join us at any worship service Confirmation Weekend to celebrate this year’s confirmands. There will be a reception between worship services Sunday morning.

Moving Party and Potluck!
2022-06-05 12:30 - 17:00 (America/Chicago)
We would love to invite any and all to come out for a day of celebration with good food and teamwork as we get the inside of the church facilities back to a fully usable state! We will be moving the current temporary church office back down to the office wing, preparing the Parlor and Sacristy for normal use, cleaning out the Choir Room, and more!
The plan? To have a potluck lunch followed by a Moving Party!!!
When? Sunday June 5th starting at 12:30 pm, after second service. Come and go as you need that afternoon
What to bring? Bring your favorite lunch items with enough to share, and clothes that can get messy
There will be childcare available, and a job for everyone to help in someway. Please RSVP to Katie Bentley at kbentley@blcbcs.org, or call the front office to let us know you are coming!!

New Members Reception
2022-06-19 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
Join us in welcoming our new members who have completed the Life with God class. We will welcome the members during each service and there will be a small reception between services.

Vacation Bible School
2022-06-19 17:15 - 2022-06-23 20:30 (America/Chicago)
Rainforest Explorers
It’s easy to get lost. That’s why we need Jesus! At Rainforest Explorers VBS, learn how Jesus is our ultimate guide in the rainforest and in life. He leads us to the treasure of eternal life, and He’ll never leave us!
We welcome families to come to dinner at 5:00pm. Our VBS begins at 6:00pm and will be going until 8:45pm. Our VBS Starts on Sunday June 19 – Thursday June 23rd.
Bethel’s VBS includes Preschool to Fifth Grade. Older students are encouraged to volunteer and assist where they are able to serve.
Bethel’s VBS seeks to develop community among all age groups. Therefore, once we have set our groups for children we will not change or move students to different group. If you have a friend that your student would like to share the VBS experience with you will have opportunity to enter that name at registration. We will try to honor your request. Once we get to June 5th, groups will be set, and we will be unable to move children to different groups.
Click here to register!

Dinner Schedule:
Sunday – Hamburgers, Baked Beans, Cole Slaw, Watermelon
Monday – Spaghetti, Spaghetti Squash, Bread, Green Beans, Broccoli Salad
Tuesday – Fajitas, Beans, Salad, Cheese/chips
Wednesday – Pancakes, Egg Meat Cheese Casserole, Egg Meat Cheese Potato Casserole, Fruit
Thursday – Sausage, Sauerkraut, Tortilla, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Applesauce

Dinner is open to all VBS families for a free will donation.

Pastor Bard's 25th Year of Ordination Celebration
2022-06-26 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago)
On June 26th during Bible class there will be a small reception to acknowledge Pastor Randy’s 25th Ordination Anniversary (14 years at Bethel). If you would like to send a video or a card, email amanda@edenfamily.com for videos or drop off a card or mail it to 4221 Boonville Rd Bryan TX 77802
We Thank God for Pastor Bard and his service to God and The Church.

Parenting Booster Seat Training
2022-07-20 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago)
Board of Witness/Outreach is sponsoring a Parenting Booster Seat Training
Tx AgriLife Child Safety Instructors will hold an indoor training @ 4 pm & another @ 6 pm.
• By Appointment Only
• Limited number of booster seats available
• Child must be a minimum of 4 years old and 40 lbs. and mature enough to stay buckled up.
• To sign up: contact Cindi Hannes 281‐794‐5320
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If you have a kiddo who meets the criteria, ​please feel free to come for the training, even ​if you aren’t in need of a booster seat. If you ​know of a family who needs a booster seat, ​we will have some provided. We are hoping ​to serve 30-40 families in the Brazos Valley, ​helping to educate caregivers & keep young ​riders safer in vehicles.
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Mission VBS
2022-08-01 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
MISSION VBS
with Save Our Streets Ministries
Save Our Streets Ministries is having their Vacation Bible School On-Location again this year and it will be held at a park in Bryan on Monday nights, July 11th – August 1st from 6 to 8 PM.
This year’s theme is “Miracle Island: Diving Into the Impossible” based on Matthew 19:26. Last summer some of Bethel’s members served on one of the teams to help bring the Gospel to over 150 kids!
As the volunteer sign-up deadline has passed, Mission SOS VBS needs prayers for the volunteers and for the kids!
Below you will find important dates in regards to On-Location:
On Location Volunteer sign up deadline: June 30th
On Location Volunteer Training: Wednesday, July 6th @ 6:30 p.m. at SOS
On Location Dates: Mondays from 6-8pm July 11th, 18th, 25th, and August 1st
Volunteer Opportunities (saveourstreetsministries.org)

Christmas Program - Something Fishy At Christmas
2022-12-18 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
Come to the Children’s Christmas Program!
Sun., December 18th at 11:15am

The title of our Sunday School Christmas Program is “Something Fishy At Christmas.” Our Christmas program will be during the second service on December 18th. We are thankful to have Mrs. Addison as our Christmas Program Director.
Come watch as the children of the church share the Christmas story with the congregation.

Advent Worship Service
2022-12-21 18:45 - 19:30 (America/Chicago)
Worship Services Wednesday’s at 12:00pm and 6:45 pm

Assorted Soups
Warm Sandwhiches
Spinach Salad
Cobblers

Mother and Daughter Tea
2023-05-13 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)
Join us as we celebrate our mothers (living or not) and ourselves as daughters of the Heavenly Father. This event will replace our regular LWML monthly gathering on Monday, May 1. All ladies and girls are invited!

Profit Share for 1st John 3 Project Fundraiser
2023-08-08 17:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Chick-fil-A, 2210 Briarcrest Drive, Bryan, TX, 77802, United States
Location: Chick-fil-A at 2210 Briarcrest Dr. Bryan, TX 77802
Date/Time: August 8th, 5:30-8:30pm
Requirements: Guests must place a mobile order and select the “YES I’D LIKE TO SUPPORT” icon when placing the order. Guests can place a mobile curbside, drive-thru, carry-out or dine-in order. Guest can also place a Chick-fil-A delivery order if they are unable to make it to the restaurant (must be CFA DE-LIVERY and not through third-party delivery).
Please share this with all your friends and neighbors! Thank you

Youth Choir
2023-09-06 18:00 - 18:30 (America/Chicago)
YOUTH NEEDED – we have a singing group for youth (Grade 7 to 12) on Wednesdays from 6PM to 6:30PM in the choir room. If you love to sing and praise, please join us. No music experience is needed. Please sign up in advance! https://forms.office.com/r/qa4PsT51pu

Handbell Choir Practice
2023-09-07 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago)
Bethel’s HANDBELL CHOIR is held on Thursdays from 6-7 PM in the choir loft. The spots are limited. If you are interested, please be sure to contact our Director of Music, Tetsuya Sugita, at 979-822-2742 (church) or email tsugita@blcbcs.org

Childcare is available upon request.

Choir Practice
2023-09-07 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
Bethel’s ADULT CHOIR will be back in full swing! If you enjoy singing, we invite you (High school to senior adult) to join the Choir and help us worship the Lord through song on Sundays and festival services! Rehearsals are Thursday evenings from 7-8 PM in the choir room. For more information, please contact our Director of Music, Tetsuya Sugita, @ 979-822-2742 (church) or email tsugita@blcbcs.org

Childcare is available upon request.

Ministry Fair
2023-10-01
Bethel’s Ministry Fair Will be Held the Weekend of September 30th & October 1st during the Sunday School hour, in the Parish Hall!
Booths 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!
Participants will receive a ticket for several raffles throughout the fair. This is a Youth Breakfast Taco Sunday so come hungry!
Click below to print a new Time and Talent Survey for 2023-2024!

Lutheran Women in Mission (LWML)
2023-10-02 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago)
Lutheran Women in Mission (LWML)
October Gathering
Monday, October 2, 6:30 pm
Fellowship, Bible Study & Mission Service Project

Bluebonnet Zone Fall Rally –
Sunday October 1 at Trinity LCMS, Navasota
1:30 pm: Registration
2 – 5 pm: Program, including speaker Rev. Jason Moreno from Christ Memorial Lutheran – Houston
5 pm: Light dinner served.
Cost is $8 paid at door.
If attending, send email to terrywfrazier@outlook.com by this Sunday evening, Sept 24
We will carpool from Bethel, leaving at 1 pm.

Reformation Sunday
2023-10-28 16:00 - 2023-10-29 23:30 (America/Chicago)
Reformation Celebrations Services this Saturday and Sunday during regular worship times, with special music during Traditional Worship Sunday at 8:30 am

For more information about what Reformation is, check out the link below from The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod Resources webpage:
Lutheran Reformation Resources – LCMS Resources

MEN's STARS RETREAT
2023-11-02 17:00 - 2023-11-05 11:15 (America/Chicago)
“… YOU SHINE LIKE STARS IN THE UNIVERSE AS YOU HOLD OUT THE WORD OF LIFE …”
PHILIPPIANS 2:15-16
The 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.
Cost: $250
Location: Trinity Lutheran Church, Klein and Pinehurst, TX
Date: Thursday, November 2nd – Sunday, November 5th, 2023
Time: Leave Thursday at 5pm for Trinity Klein and return Sunday to attend the contemporary worship service at 11:15am.
Register HERE https://trinityklein.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1826555
Register 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!

A 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
to 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).
YBIC, Justin Busse

Lutheran Hour Devotions - Advent
2023-11-30 - 2023-12-25
Daily Devotions offered Here

FLS Choir and Handbells Concert
2024-04-14 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
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.

Usher and Greeter Training
2024-04-21 12:30 - 14:30 (America/Chicago)
Usher and Greeter Training Lunch
Sunday 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.

Spring Voter's Assembly
2024-05-19 13:15 - 15:00 (America/Chicago)
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.
We will meet in the sanctuary and there will be child-care available for this meeting.
There will also be a meal before the meeting in the Parish Hall provided by LWML for a free will donation.

Summer Splash-Pool Party
2024-06-22 09:30 - 11:30 (America/Chicago)
Come Everyone to
Bethel’s Summer Splash—Pool Party
Saturday, June 22 from 9:30am—11:30am
Bethel has reserved The Adamson Lagoon (1900 Anderson St.,
CS) for the after VBS celebration. This event is open to all
Bethel members and guests. This is a free event with snacks &
water provided. You don’t need to swim to have fun at this
party. Bring the family, friends and lawn games, dominos, lawn
chairs. We’re gonna have a good time

YOUTH MISSION TRIP
2024-06-29 - 2024-07-05
Youth Mission Trip 2024
The 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.

FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY - FPU
2024-09-15 12:45 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
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.
But 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.
Visit https://www.fpu.com/6A30A2 to sign up!
FPU 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
be available if needed, but you should contact Cindi Hannes to arrange that (979) 969-9111.
