Bethel Blessings

Join the 21 Days of Hope Easter Experience!  Join us over the next three weeks as we share Easter hope with others and grow in faith together. Each day you’ll receive a short email (and occasional texts) with simple ways to show God’s love—through prayer, encouragement, social media, or sharing your faith story. Our goal is to help friends, family, and neighbors see how God is working in our lives. We believe this journey will make a powerful difference for all of us.  Click on the link to sign up and get started! https://visit.bethelhome.church/21-days-of-hope.

JOIN US FOR HOLY WEEK WORSHIP: Experience a re-enactment of the Last Supper on Maundy Thursday (April 2nd) at 6:30pm. On Good Friday (April 3rd) a Tenebrae Service will be held at 6:30pm. On Saturday, April 4th, beginning at 9:00am, you are invited to spend time in quiet reflection at the Prayer Labyrinth in the Christ Center. Easter Sunday will be a joyful celebration of Jesus’ resurrection, with services at 8:00am and 9:30am. An Easter Breakfast will be served from 8:30am to 11:30am, and an Easter egg hunt will take place at 9:15am between services.

CONFIRMATION: we will meet on Sunday, April 12th at 10:45am in the Youth Room.

ADULT BIBLE STUDY: The Adult Bible class is studying the book of Daniel, 10:45am on Sundays in the Faith Forum. Please join us.

GRIEFSHARE: Grief touches each of us. If you are feeling overwhelmed or isolated, GriefShare can help you navigate the challenges of grief with Biblical truth, compassionate support and practical guidance. Weekly group sessions meet on Tuesdays from 1:00pm – 3:00pm in the Library.

SENIOR GROUP: There will be a Senior Potluck on Friday, March 20th at 12:00noon in the Christ Center. You can contact Pastor Dan for more information at pastordan@bethelhome.church.

MEN’S MINISTRY BREAKFAST: We will meet on Saturday, March 21st at 7:45am in the Christ Center. You can contact Pastor Dan for more information at pastordan@bethehome.church.

DINING OUT GROUP—Bethel's Dining Out group meets on the 4th Monday of the month. In March, we will meet on the 23rd at Mexico Real at 6:00pm. The address is 3802 Maizeland Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80909. If you have any questions, please contact Frank Bonato.

BETHEL “GEAR GRINDERS”: Come share fellowship with men and women who have an enthusiasm for the car hobby.  We will meet on Saturday, March 28th from 8:00am – 10:00pm on the West parking lot (or if weather is bad, the Christ Center). Contact Steve Skarin for more information.

EASTER CANDY NEEDED: There is a pink basket located outside of the Sanctuary for collecting donations of Easter candy for the Easter Egg Hunt. Kindly supply individual small candies for the children to find on Sunday, April 5th. We appreciate your donations. We will also need volunteers to fill the eggs with the candy on Sunday, March 29th. You can contact the front office with any questions at 719-570-9800.

NEW MEMBER CLASS: The New Member class will be on Sunday, March 29th and Sunday, April 19th after the 9:30am worship service (you only need to attend 1 class, not both). It will be held in Pastor John’s office. The New Member Spaghetti Dinner will be on Saturday, April 25th at 6:30pm in the Christ Center. On Saturday, April 25th and Sunday, April 26th during the service New Members will be formally received into membership. Please contact the church office at 719-570-9800 or office@bethelhome.church to reserve your spot in the class.

MICROBREW CREW GROUP—This adult group meets monthly at a local microbrewery. The April meeting will be on Monday, the 13th at 6:00pm at Lost Friend Brewing Company. The address is 2458 Montebello Square Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80918.  Please contact Frank Bonato if you have questions or plan to attend.

Attention Men, Women, and Youth: You are invited to attend our upcoming Strategic Planning Meeting at Bethel on Saturday, April 18th, from 8:30am to 4:30pm. This important gathering is an exciting opportunity for us to prayerfully discern where God is calling and leading our congregation next. If you would like to participate, please contact Pastor John or Council President Bill Guman. As part of this Strategic Planning Day, the church council is also collecting ideas from members about developing ministries for specific age groups. We value your input on how we can better serve young children, youth, young adults, and individuals of all ages. Please share your suggestions with Council Member Linda Thede so your ideas can be included as we shape future goals at Bethel.

CHRISTIAN SPEED DATING EVENT: Dear Christian Single Friends, you are warmly invited to a fun Colorado Springs Christian Speed Dating event on Saturday evening (6:00pm – 8:30pm), April 25th. Tickets are now on sale for $25 and it’s sure to be loads of fun! Space is limited, search for speeddatingcos.com to purchase your ticket.

FACE-TO-FACE ENCOUNTER – THE UPPER ROOM: A Face-to-Face Encounter is a spiritual renewal program intended for people 60 years old or older to strengthen the local church through the development of Christian disciples and leaders. The program is like Via de Cristo. The 4-Day Retreat is April 29, May 1, May 4, and May 6 at Central United Methodist on 4373 Galley Rd. It cost $50 and lunch is included. You can NOT sign up online but there is a paper copy you can fill out in the Narthex. For more information call (406) 853-3200.

Groups & Bible Studies

BOOK REVIEW GROUP: We will be meeting on Thursday, March 19th at 1:00pm in the Library. The book for March is “A Calamity of souls” by David Baldacci.

BETHEL “GEAR GRINDERS”: Come share fellowship with men and women who have an enthusiasm for the car hobby.  We will meet on Saturday, March 28th from 8:00am – 10:00pm on the West parking lot or if weather is bad, the Christ Center. Contact Steve Skarin for more information.

BIBLE STUDY FELLOWSHIP: This is a city-wide women's bible class that meets here at Bethel at 6:30pm on Monday nights. You can contact Heather Watson at 719-640-4444 for more information.

BUNCO: This is a game of dice and fellowship. We meet on the first Friday of the month at 7:00pm in the Narthex area. Contact Julie Loera for more information.

COMFORT MAKERS: Bethel’s quilting group meets on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Tuesday of each month from 9:00am – noon in the Christ Center. Throughout the year they create quilts to donate to Lutheran World Relief, and the quilts are used around the world for those who are in need. If you can tie knots and enjoy sewing, join us by calling Gisela Petersen.

CONNECTIONS GROUP: This group is targeted to singles and couples in their 60’s (plus or minus). It is a fellowship and discussion group of mutual support, laughter, food, and fun. The next time we will meet is Friday, February 27th at 6:30pm. For more information, please contact Pastor John at pastorjohn@bethelhome.church.

DINING OUT GROUP— Bethel's Dining Out group meets on the 4th Monday of the month.  If you have any questions, please contact Frank Bonato.

GIFTS FROM THE HEART: We enjoy sharing the love of Christ with others by preparing and donating gifts. Our gift-giving includes specially prepared baby gifts for newborns at Bethel, recycling stuffed animals for foster children, three different types of gift bags handed out to the homeless, meals for shut-ins or families in distress, and household goods for displaced veterans. Please reach out to Linda Thede if you have questions or are interested in participating.

GIRL SCOUTS: We meet every other Thursday at 6:00pm in the Youth Room. Contact Kassandra at 719-200-0084 for more information.

MEN’S CHALLENGE GROUP: We meet at 10:00am on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays at Bethel. We are a group of men wanting to advance God’s Kingdom. Hear God lead you. Glorify Him. If you want to know more, contact John Wilson.

MEN’S MINISTRY BREAKFAST: We will meet on Saturday, March 21st at 7:45am in the Christ Center. You can contact Pastor Dan for more information at pastordan@bethehome.church.

MEN’S UP AND ADAM: This men’s group meets at Bethel for Bible Study every Wednesday morning at 6:30am. Please join by emailing Pastor Dan at pastordan@bethelhome.church.

MERCY’S GATE THURSDAY LUNCH GROUP: This group is one of Bethel’s Outreach Ministries that will provide breakfast and lunch for Mercy’s Gate clients on the last Thursday of each month. 

MICROBREW CREW GROUP: This adult group meets monthly at a local microbrewery.  Please contact Frank Bonato if you have questions or plan to attend.

PHOTOGRAPHY GROUP: If you are interested in the Photo Group, please contact Sarah Wulfsberg. This group is for folks interested in photography from novice to experienced.

RUTH BIBLE STUDY: We meet the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 9:30 in the library. We would love to have you join our group!  If you have questions, please contact Sarah Wulfsberg.

SENIOR GROUP: There will be a Senior Potluck on Friday, March 20th at 12:00noon in the Christ Center. You can contact Pastor Dan for more information at pastordan@bethelhome.church.

STEPHEN MINISTRY: Are you going through a difficult time—emotionally, spiritually, or relationally? Are you lonely, experiencing a crisis, or simply stressed by everyday life? You don’t have to suffer alone. Our Stephen Ministers are trained caregivers, ready to listen, care for you and encourage you. To find out more, call the church office at 719-570-9800.

STITCHED WITH LOVE: This ministry provides an opportunity for you to make and donate crocheted or knitted items for infants and children. These can include white baby afghans (now given to infants at baptisms) or items such as layettes, booties, quilts, stuffed animals, etc. We also make a variety of handmade items throughout the year for donation to foster children through Cases of Love, infants through Life Network, winter scarves for the homeless, etc. Please feel free to reach out to Linda Thede if you are interested in participating or have questions.

VARIETY DANCE: Variety Dance meets each Saturday afternoon in the Christ Center. The 2:30pm class for the novice dancer is led by Gloria Pascua and the 4:00pm class for the beginner dancer is led by Sharon Oldfield. If you have any questions, please contact Gloria at gloria_pascua@q.com or Sharon at dmslo@q.com.

WEB (Women Exploring the Bible) BIBLE STUDY: We meet the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month in the Library. We are discussing “Mary Magdalene” by Liz Curtis Higgs. Contact Karen Scharp with any questions. Come get “caught” in our WEB!

WEST (Women Eagerly Seeking Truth) BIBLE STUDY: We meet every Wednesday from 10:30am to noon in the library. We are currently discussing “Worshipping God With Our Lives” a Women of Faith Bible Study. If you are interested in more information or would like to join our group, please contact Cate Brewster at catebrewster@outlook.com or call 719-888-0132.