STEPHEN MINISTRY: We are in desperate need of additional Stephen Ministers to come alongside a growing list of those seeking Christian care. Stephen Ministers are compassionate listeners who depend on God's strength and wisdom as they meet with individuals who require non-judgemental understanding, support and prayer. For more info, visit the kiosk on Aug 21/22 OR contact Kendra Broadley (Stephen Ministry Coordinator) at 905-937-2024 or broadley@vaxxine.com. Also, join us at our Info Session on Sat Sep 18, 9-10:30 am in Room 118. Note: training will be offered on Thursdays, 7-9:30 pm from Sep 2010 to Feb 2011.

BETHANY UPWARD BALL HOCKEY: For children in SK to grade 6. Please note although the brochure states that final registration is Thu Aug 12, we have extended the registration into September. This should accommodate those on summer holidays or those who were anticipating a September start-up. Signing up as soon as possible will insure that your child’s uniform arrives before your he/she has played too many games. For more info and to register, visit Tim Tulloch (Sports Director) in the West Mezzanine on Sunday mornings or contact him at 905 937-5300 (x 209) at tim@bethanycc.ca.

YOUNG ADULTS DINNER & FELLOWSHIP: Mon Sep 6, 7 pm at East Side Mario’s (332 Ontario St., St. Catharines). For ages 18 to mid-20s. Come for a great time of fellowship with other young adults over dinner. For more info, contact Martin Nieuwets (Director of Young Adults Ministry) at 905-937-5300 (x 219) or martin@bethanycc.ca.

WOMEN’S PRECEPT BIBLE STUDY (ISAIAH PART 2): Last fall and winter, 38 women joined together on an exciting, challenging and enlightening journey through the book of Isaiah. We have, to date, completed the first 39 chapters, in which we heard the prophet Isaiah give scathing denunciations and pronouncements as he called Judah, Israel and the surrounding nations to repent of their sins. This first section had a stern tone, like a father’s lecture before he administers discipline! The remaining 27 chapters are very different, containing much love, comfort and hope as Isaiah unfolds God’s promise of future blessings through His Messiah. This portion of the book is more like after the discipline - when your Father takes you in His everlasting arms and draws you so close that you can feel the beat of His heart!

In September, we are offering the Isaiah Part 2 Precept Study, entitled “Comfort My People.” The class will be offered on Tuesdays at 9:15 am in Room 216 and 7:15 pm off-site. We will start with an intro class on Sep 7 and continue with regular classes each week to follow. Please join us, even if you did not do Part 1 with us. The verses in Isaiah will equip you, strengthen you and ready you for living your days ahead, as you gain a deeper understanding, for yourself, of what it means for God to be your Holy One, your Lord and your King - there is no other!

For more info and to register, visit the kiosk on Aug 21/22 or 28/29 OR contact Sharon Shantz (Bethany attender) at 905-935-5693 or sharon_shantz@hotmail.com OR Ann Martin (Bethany attender) at 905-934-7037 or wmartin1@cogeco.ca. We look forward to hearing from you. Note: cost of the course is $21/person (covers the cost of the required workbook).

WOMEN’S TUESDAY AM BIBLE STUDY (GALATIANS): The book of Galatians is very relevant for us today. Just like the Galatian people, we have come to Christ by faith, powerless to win God's favour apart from His saving mercy. In Galatia, there were certain people who were saying, "In order to keep God's favour, you have to maintain His standards by your own efforts." To safeguard the essence of the gospel, the apostle Paul reaffirms that we can only live right with God by faith in Him and His empowering presence in us. This is still true for us today as we will discover in our study of Galatians.  

This 12-week study will be offered on Tuesdays, 9:30-11 am in Room 118, starting Sep 7 with a brief introduction to the study and an informal social time. We will continue with the study each week to follow. No cost for this study. Volunteers are needed to bring finger food each week. For more info and to register, visit the kiosk on Aug 21/22 or 28/29 OR contact Marie Wiens (Bethany attender) at 905-685-4946 or emwiens@cogeco.ca.

BETHANY SCHOOL OF MUSIC & ARTS: This year, the Bethany School of Music & Arts (BSMA) is offering music, dance and visual arts instruction with highly experienced and qualified teachers. For more info contact the BSMA at 905-937-5300 (x 204) or arts_school@bethanycc.ca or the Bethany School of Music web page quick link at  http://www.bethanycc.ca/bsma
 

Click here for a BSMA:

1. Registration Form

2. Program Guidebook

3. Behaviour Covenant

UPWARD BALL HOCKEY REFEREE TRAINING: Wed Sep 8, 8:15 pm in Room 204. For all Upward Ball Hockey coaches. Plan to come to the Plan to Protect meeting on Wed Sep 8 before the training (see above for more info). For more info, contact Tim Tulloch (Sports Director) at 905-937-5300 (x 209) or tim@bethanycc.ca.

PLAN TO PROTECT MEETINGS: Wed Sep 8, 7 pm in Room 204 and Sun Sep 19, 11:10 am in Room 213. If you volunteer in any of Bethany’s children’s programs (Noah’s Ark Nursery, Rainbow Connection, BLAST or Upward Sports) and have not attended a Plan to Protect meeting in the past, please plan to join us on one of these dates. Please RSVP to Jayne Tulloch (Assistant Director of Children's Ministry) at 905-937-5300 (x 215) or jaynet@bethanycc.ca.

"FOREVER YOUNG" SENIOR ADULTS SEPTEMBER EVENT: For ages 55+. Join us on Fri Sep 10, 10 am for a visit to the Niagara Parks Horticultural School (Niagara Falls, ON). Meet at Bethany at 9:15 am to carpool (we will leave at 9:30 am). Bring a bag lunch, your own refreshments and lawn chairs. Corn on the cob provided. Cost is $3/person. Contact Katie Hochhalter (Bethany attender) at 905-684-8397.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT PRAYER GROUP: Every Wednesday, 7-8 pm in the Praise & Prayer Room. All are welcome to join us as we pray for the Bethany staff, ministries, etc. For more info, contact Ray Tyrer (Bethany attender) at 289-362-4710 or rtyrer@cogeco.ca.