2025 Theme: "Abide in Christ, Renewal in life." Theme verse: "I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing." (John 15:5, NIV)
Deacon Nomination/Election arrangement as follows: The Board of Deacons resolved that the number of deacons in 2026 shall be seven. This year, there are a total of five deacons. Gary Choi will have served his first term by the end of this year (eligible to be nominated); therefore, there will be three openings next year. The Deacon Nomination Committee has already met and nominated 23 brothers and sisters in accordance with Bethel’s Bylaws section 11, Acts 6:3, and 1 Timothy 3:1-13. The list of nominees is posted on the bulletin board. All the nominees are required to submit their reply by August 10, 2025. Two active members together may nominate other active members by first submitting the names to the Deacon Nomination Committee, then a written consent must be signed by the nominee, and such nomination must then be submitted to the Deacon Nomination Committee no later than 12:00 noon on July 27, 2025. Deacon Election will be held in-person on Sunday, September 21, 2025 by referendum.
Thank God! The kitchen renovation project was completed this Friday, July 11. Starting Monday, July 14, all church basement activities will resume. In addition, the newly built multi-purpose room will also open. Priority use will be given to children and family ministries, as the room was originally built to serve their needs. Details regarding room reservation and scheduling will be announced later. Thank you for your patience and support!
Manna Fellowship will be holding a yard sale outside church on Sunday July 20, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Please come along with friends and family to take a look and shop around! All proceeds will go directly to the EM Summer Retreat happening August 8-10!
Small town mission experience: This year our church will cooperate with CCM to send a short-term mission team to Kamloops for a small-town mission experience. The date is scheduled for July 28 to 30. The registration deadline is July 15. For details and registration, please contact Pastor Tommy.
Administrative Assistant Julie has extended her sick leave to July 31.