Come to the Brass and Organ Concert on July 29, 7 p.m. at BCMC. The concert will feature Christopher Shaw at the organ and the brass quintet from Wichita, Intrepid Brass. From the Intrepid Brass website: “INTREPID BRASS is an incredibly versatile organization of brass and percussion musicians serving communities in and around the greater Wichita area. We are passionate about bringing easy access of brass music to our friends, neighbors, and music lovers alike!”
AV update – Bill Eash and Jon Zerger met with two audio visual companies and recently BCMC received bids from each focusing primarily on improving sound in the sanctuary and Fellowship Hall. Information sessions about the scope and cost of an AV upgrade will be held in the sanctuary during the SS hour on Aug. 2 and Aug. 23. The content is expected to be the same in both sessions; we scheduled two for more flexibility in dates. All are welcome. – Margaret Toews, Moderator
We are seeking delegates from Bethel College Mennonite Church to attend the Western District Conference Annual Assembly, August 7-9, in Dallas Texas. This is an important time for us to form connections with the broader church as we pray, learn, and worship together! For those unable to make the trip, there is also an option to participate virtually. If you are interested in serving as a delegate, please contact Pastor Joanna or a member of the Gifts Discernment Committee (Dale Schrag, Barb Koontz, Dorothy Nickel Friesen
Mark your calendars for our church retreat at Camp Mennoscah, Aug. 29-30. All are invited for a supper, festivities, and an overnight at camp on Saturday, Aug. 29. Our worship service will be at Camp Mennoscah on Sunday morning, Aug. 30, and will include several youth being baptized in the river! Breakfast and lunch will be available on Aug. 30. Retreat registration information will be available soon.
We have some amazing children who are part of our Bethel College Mennonite Church community, and you have an opportunity to spend some time and share your faith with them on Sunday mornings! We are starting to put together our Fall schedule for children’s Sunday School. If you would like to serve as a teacher or helper for our preschool or elementary-aged groups, please contact Pastor Joanna (joanna@bethelcollegemennonitechurch.org).
This fall, plan to join Joanna for a Bible study on the book of Revelation. We will meet on Thursday mornings at 11 a.m. in Room 14 during the months of September and October (September 3-October 29).