NewsFeed 10.30.25
TRUNK OR TREAT REPORT
At a come and go event like Trunk or Treat, it’s hard to get an exact count, but based on those that did register, those that voted and the amount of food we served, a good estimate is between 350-400. Thank you to Beth Henegar and her team for organizing a great event. Thank you to everyone that provided a car, ran a game, cooked, served food, brought candy and interacted with our guests. With everyone’s help, we had a great event.
TIME CHANGE
Nov 2 @ 2a
Don’t forget to set your clocks (for those that don’t automatically set themselves) back one hour before you go to bed on Saturday night. Enjoy the extra hour of sleep!
SUNDAY WORSHIP
Nov 2 @ 10a
Sunday, we begin a new worship series called All that Glitters. We all worship something. Our culture is full of false gods that we too often give our time, attention, energy, and affection to. Each glittery god gives us the illusion of satisfaction but, in the end, can never truly deliver. Jesus knew that one of the greatest distractions to living a life fully dedicated to God is money. Money is not the problem; the love of money is the problem. When we become so dedicated to the glitter of expensive possessions and big bank accounts, we find ourselves missing out on what really matters most. When we let go of our stuff, our stuff lets go of us.
WORSHIP @ THE RUTHERFORD
Nov 2 @ 2p
This is an opportunity to brighten the day of the residents at The Rutherford Assisted Living. You can sing a song, lead a devotion, lead a craft, serve a snack, sit and talk, and more. See Gary Young to volunteer or to get more details.
JOY CLUB LUNCHEON
Nov 12, 11:30a
They’re going to the Bell Buckle Café. Please sign up so that a reservation can be made.
THANKSGIVING DINNER
Nov 16, 5:30p
This is a time for enjoying a good meal, having good conversations, and reflecting on how thankful you are (or should be). Turkey and drinks will be provided; you bring sides and desserts to share.
BETHLEHEM MARKETPLACE
Dec 6-7, 12-5p
THE COMPASS – NOVEMBER EDITION
Click here for a copy
MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES
Operation Christmas Child
We are out of shoeboxes, so you can use one of your empty shoeboxes or purchase a shoebox sized container (Walmart has them for $1.50).
UPCOMING EVENTS
STATS
Oct 26, 2025
I look forward to seeing you at church this Sunday as we celebrate our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Love God—Love People! – pastor joe
At a come and go event like Trunk or Treat, it’s hard to get an exact count, but based on those that did register, those that voted and the amount of food we served, a good estimate is between 350-400. Thank you to Beth Henegar and her team for organizing a great event. Thank you to everyone that provided a car, ran a game, cooked, served food, brought candy and interacted with our guests. With everyone’s help, we had a great event.
TIME CHANGE
Nov 2 @ 2a
Don’t forget to set your clocks (for those that don’t automatically set themselves) back one hour before you go to bed on Saturday night. Enjoy the extra hour of sleep!
SUNDAY WORSHIP
Nov 2 @ 10a
Sunday, we begin a new worship series called All that Glitters. We all worship something. Our culture is full of false gods that we too often give our time, attention, energy, and affection to. Each glittery god gives us the illusion of satisfaction but, in the end, can never truly deliver. Jesus knew that one of the greatest distractions to living a life fully dedicated to God is money. Money is not the problem; the love of money is the problem. When we become so dedicated to the glitter of expensive possessions and big bank accounts, we find ourselves missing out on what really matters most. When we let go of our stuff, our stuff lets go of us.
WORSHIP @ THE RUTHERFORD
Nov 2 @ 2p
This is an opportunity to brighten the day of the residents at The Rutherford Assisted Living. You can sing a song, lead a devotion, lead a craft, serve a snack, sit and talk, and more. See Gary Young to volunteer or to get more details.
JOY CLUB LUNCHEON
Nov 12, 11:30a
They’re going to the Bell Buckle Café. Please sign up so that a reservation can be made.
THANKSGIVING DINNER
Nov 16, 5:30p
This is a time for enjoying a good meal, having good conversations, and reflecting on how thankful you are (or should be). Turkey and drinks will be provided; you bring sides and desserts to share.
- Please sign up at the Welcome Center
- If you are willing to cook a turkey, please see Wendy Staton
BETHLEHEM MARKETPLACE
Dec 6-7, 12-5p
- Shirt orders are due this Sunday.
- Sign-ups begin this Sunday.
- Construction begins on Nov 23, 1-5:30p (see the church calendar for the full list of construction dates.
THE COMPASS – NOVEMBER EDITION
Click here for a copy
MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES
Operation Christmas Child
We are out of shoeboxes, so you can use one of your empty shoeboxes or purchase a shoebox sized container (Walmart has them for $1.50).
- READ the instructions on what kind of items to purchase and NOT to purchase
- FILL the shoebox
- RETURN to the Christmas Tree no later than November 12th
UPCOMING EVENTS
- 11/2, 2a—Time Change (fall back 1 hour)
- 11/2, 2p—Worship @ The Rutherford
- 11/10-11—The Gathering of Tennessee Baptist, Jackson, TN
- 11/12, 11:30a—JOY Club Luncheon, Bell Buckle Cafe
- 11/16, 5:30p—Thanksgiving Dinner
- 11/23, 1-6p—BMP Construction
- 11/24-25, 6-9p—BMP Construction
- 11/26—NO MidWeek activities
- 11/29, 8a-12p—BMP Construction
- 11/30, 1-6p—BMP Construction
- 11/30, 1:30-2:30—BMP Meeting (Option #1)
- 12/1-4, 6-9p—BMP Construction (as needed)
- 12/3, 6:30-7:30—BMP Meeting (Option #2)
- 12/5, 5-8p—Lighting of the Christmas Tree on the Square
- 12/6-7, 12-5p—Bethlehem Marketplace
- 12/7, 5p—BMP Deconstruction
- 12/10, 11:30a—JOY Club Lunch & Christmas Caroling @ The Rutherford
- 12/14, 11:30a—Christmas Lunch
- 12/24, 5p—Christmas Eve Service
STATS
Oct 26, 2025
- Bible Fellowship: 79
- Worship: 130
- Offering: $5,854
- Weekly Budget: $7,883
I look forward to seeing you at church this Sunday as we celebrate our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Love God—Love People! – pastor joe