Missions Fellowship with Diane Lawrence Following the ServiceDiane  Lawrence  serves  with  PIONEERS  and  BSF  International  in  main  land  China  and  Hong  Kong  where  she  lives.    Her  role  with  PIONEERS  includes  training  of  local  people,  utilizing  BSF  methods,  to  teach  the  Bible  to  children  of  parents  attending  BSF  classes.  Her  responsibilities  also  include  serving  as  a  mentor  to  other  PIONEERS  workers,  regularly  visiting  them  in  their  areas.

Diane  is  a  Children’s  Area  Coordinator  for  BSF,  developing  and  shepherding  the  Children  Supervisors  in  her  East  Asia  region.    There  are  twelve  classes  in  the  greater  China  area  that  are  under  her  supervision.    Additionally,  she  leads  an  annual  Area  Workshop  for  the  Children’s  Supervisors.    She  also  encourages  other  regions  by  organizing  children’s  programs  and  field  conferences  for  other  PIONEERS  regions  around  the  world.  

Diane  has  been  a  member  of  Bethel  since  the  1970s  and  has  been  a  widow  since  1993  when  her  husband  Tom  went  to  be  with  the  Lord.

YTD INCOME/(LOSS)($61,200)

GIVING AS OF 11/18$35,186

WEEKLY BUDGET($34,300)

WEEKLY OVER/(UNDER)$886

Remember the Lord your God, for it is He who gives you the ability to produce wealth. (Deut. 8:18)

U P C O M I N G E V E N T S

CONGREGATIONAL CARE - Elder Bill FryBaptism 713.782.8948Prayer Ministry 713.782.8948Bereavement - Patti Fox 713.665.4356Membership 713.782.8948Widows’ Ministry - Jim & Linda Smith 713.266.3447Craftsmen of Bethel - John Shannon 713.628.3950Deacon Liaison - Jay Campbell 713.802.1725Greeter’s Ministry - Bill Fry 713.661.1442Stewardship Training 713.782.8948Senior Adults (60ish+) - Bill Fry 713.661.1442Library - Shawn Smith 713.206.6672Biblical Counseling - Don Currans 713.782.8948To make an appointment, contact Pam Mitchell

ADULT MINISTRIES -Adult Bible Fellowship 713.782.8948Community Groups 713.782.8948Young Professionals Ministry (YaP) - Daniel Hill 713.782.8948MEN -

Morning Bible Study - Jim Hickernell 713.683.8802Morning Prayer - Bill Cunningham 713.367.8546Men’s Life - Langston Turner 713.444.5947Folders - Jim Smith 713.419.7066Faithful Men - Don Currans 713.266.1379

WOMEN - Elder Alex ChaeWomen’s Bible Study - Linda Robinson 713.828.8664Women’s Connection - Talitha Powell 832.788.7975Prayer Ministry 713.782.8948Dinner Drops - Allicia Gelnett 832.465.9050Tender Loving Cooking - Allison Lau 832.729.9823

STUDENTS - Elder Randy JonesHigh School: Matt Fox, Teacher 713.416.6483Middle School: Stanley Clark, Teacher 281.890.8933Girls’ Director: Meagan Butler 832.459.5198For more information, go to bethelstudents.com

CHILDREN - Director Robbyn Smith, Elder Mark GillespieKids' Church & J12 713.782.8948Awana - James & Kara Fields 281.773.2229Vacation Bible School 713.782.8948MDO - Paula Dominguez 713.782.8948Nursery Staff - Kara Fields 281.773.2146

MUSIC & WORSHIP - Colin Rowley, Elder Cedric BurgherBethel Choir: Lynelle Rowley 832.368.4022Praise Band: John Denmon 832.276.7925

MISSIONSINTERNATIONAL OUTREACH -

Committee - George Clark 713.320.4747Missions Week - Cam Leonard 281.714.0350

DOMESTIC OUTREACH - Local Outreach Committee - Scott Schroer 713.783.4066Prison Ministry - Cliff Adams 713.729.8971

ADMINISTRATION & FACILITIES - Exec. Director Ron PruetFacilities - Jim Smith 713.782.8948Finance Committee - Gene Dewhurst 713.782.8948Personnel - Ron Pruet 713.782.8948

MODERATOR OF THE SESSION - Alex Chae

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F I N A N C I A L U P D A T E

BETHEL CHURCH EXISTS TO GLORIFY GOD BY PREACHING AND TEACHING HIS WORD, THE BIBLE - DESIRING TO SEE PEOPLE EVERYWHERE CHANGED INTO PASSIONATE, GROWING FOLLOWERS OF JESUS. NOVEMBER 25, 2012 | ISSUE: 922

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M I S S I O N S S P O T L I G H T

MISSIONS FELLOWSHIPToday,  After  the  Service  (F.  Hall)

Join  us  immediately  after  the  service  to  hear  from  Diane  Lawrence  -­‐  a  Bethel-­‐supported  missionary  in  Hong  Kong.  Light  lunch  served.  ALL  INVITED!

ACF SERVICE PROJECTSun,  Dec  2,  3:30  pm

The  American  Chinese  Fellowship  will  be  hosted  at  the  Smith’s  Christmas  Tree  Farm  (theholidayacres.com).  We  need  you  to  help!  Contact  Judy  Sims.

THE GATHERINGTonight,  6:30  pm  (SC)

An  acoustic  worship  service  designed  for  a  casual  worship  experience.  Daniel  HIll  preaching  through  the  Gospel  of  Matthew.  You  can  also  listen  online.

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CHRISTMAS PAGEANTSun,  Dec  16,  6  pm

An  annual  tradition  at  Bethel.  Come  out  and  enjoy  a  LIVE  NATIVITY  with  a  Christmas  pageant  and  refreshments.  Sign  up  you  kids  in  the  Narthex!

W E ’ R E H E R E T O H E L P

Bethel Biblical Counseling provides a private and safe place for you to receive care and hope.

The goal of BBC is to bring God glory through application of the authority of God’s Word to hurting people in need of change that produces Christ-likeness. By speaking the truth in love to the genuine life issues, we help people see how the Scriptures address their problems. 

To help facilitate this goal, trained lay counselors are committed to a Day of Biblical Counseling every Tuesday from 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Bethel members and the community are invited to take advantage of this sound Biblical resource. Please call the Bethel office for registration details and to schedule an appointment (713.782.8948).

NEED PRAYER?The  scripture  tells  us  the  prayer  of  a  righteous  man  availeth  much.  How  much  more  so  when  hundreds  are  praying?

If  you  need  prayer,  please  send  your  request  to  prayer@betheloaouston.com.

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BOOK RECOMMENDATIONThe  Shepherd  Leader  at  Home  by  Timothy  Witmer

Tim  applies  a  biblical  framework  to  the  role  of  leadership  in  the  home,  showing  how  effective  shepherding  involves  "knowing,  leading,  protecting,  and  providing  for  your  family";  all  the  while  communicating  solid  principles  with  a  down-­‐to-­‐earth,  relatable  tone.

NEEDS  IN  BETHEL  KIDS!•We  need  substitutes  for  Sunday  School  and  Kids’  Church  in  the  event  of  illness.

Please  contact  Tina  MacInnes  if  interested  in  serving  in  rotation  (713.782.8948).  

A  Sunday  Night  Worship  Experience  at  6:30  pm

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The  International  Missions  Committee  is  looking  for  volunteers  to  join  the  team  planning  the  2013  Missions  Banquet.  

The  banquet  is  an  exciting  evening  event  where  the  Bethel  family  comes  together  for  fellowship  and  to  celebrate  the  work  of  Bethel-­‐supported  missionaries  who  are  at  the  church  for  the  annual  Missions  Weekend.    We  need  your  creativity  and  enthusiasm  to  make  this  year's  event  the  best  ever.  

Please  contact  Cam  Leonard  (281.714.0350  or  camleo@sbcglobal.net)  to  get  involved.

MISSIONS RECEPTIONTODAY AT 12:30 PM IN THE PARLOR

Join  us  immediately  after  the  service  to  hear  from  Diane  Lawrence  -­‐  a  Bethel-­‐supported  missionary  in  Hong  Kong.  Light  lunch  served.  ALL  INVITED!

Diane  Lawrence  -­‐  PIONEERS  (Hong  Kong)Diane  serves  with  PIONEERS  and  lives  in  Hong  Kong.    She  works  with  giving  member  care  to  teams  serving  with  Pioneers  ,  TCKs  (missionary  kids),  teaching  and  coordinating  kids  programs  at  yearly  conferences.    She  also  serves  in  a  voluntary  role  giving  training  and  oversight  to  the  Bible  Study  Fellowship  classes  in  China.

THURSDAY,  DEC  6,  WORTHAM  CENTER

The  Southwest  community  group  will  be  going  to  see  "Joy:  An  Irish  Christmas,"  written  &  performed  by  Keith  &  Kristyn  Getty.  The  Gettys  will  be  joined  by  a  Houston  community  choir,  including  members  of  Bethel  and  several  other  Houston-­‐area  churches.    Discounted  tickets  are  available  through  David  Gray  (davidg07@gmail.com)  for  $15  while  supplies  last.    Tickets  can  also  be  purchased    online  at  explorehouston.org.  Talk  to  David  if  you're  interested  in  joining  us.

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SENIOR ADULT CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON

SAVE THE DATE for our next

luncheon on Friday,

December 7, 10:45 am in the Fellowship Hall.

Visitors Welcome!

RSVP AT 713.665.1807

Family Christmas PageantSunday, Dec 16, 6 pm• Live nativity with animals following the pageant w/ refreshments.• Sign up your children to be involved.• We need volunteers to help us put on this event.