BETHEL GOES CAROLING
Sunday December 21
at 4:00 PM
Everyone is invited to gather at the church at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday the 21st for a time of sharing some Christmas carols with our shut-in church members.
We’ll also share “cookies and conversation” after the caroling. Please join us!
HOME FOOD COLLECTION
With a focus on baby Jesus, the December request for Hands of Mercy includes diapers, wipes, lotion, shampoo, diaper rash cream, bath items, simply all things baby.
The collection will take place during worship on Wednesday, December 24, at 7:00 p.m. The little red wagon will sit in the Gathering Area all month if you want to contribute early, especially for those traveling during the holidays.
Also, all non-perishable food items are always gratefully accepted throughout any month.
PRACTICE MAKING A JOYFUL NOISE
From Judy Yeaworth, Church Musician: The halls of Bethel are once again filled with music! Choir rehearsals are every
Wednesday, from 5:45 to 6:45, followed by Bethel Bells from 7:00 to 8:00. New members are always welcome; no previous experience necessary.
We are working on a variety of music for the fall season, as well as looking ahead to Advent and Christmas. Singing and ringing are good for the body, the mind, and the soul - just ask any of our members for more information or details.
We meet in the choir room downstairs behind the pastor’s office.
BETHEL’S CALENDAR RADAR
Also on Bethel’s calendar radar:
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Sunday, December 14, SESSION meeting after worship
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Sunday, December 21, Caroling to shut-ins @4; cookies & conversation afterward
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Wednesday, December 24, Christmas Eve worship @7
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Sunday, December 28, “The Christmas Story” mostly-youth musical during worship
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Sunday, January 18, Installation of elders for Session class of 2028
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Monday, June 22, the 227th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA) will convene in Milwaukee, Wisconsin from June 22 to July 2, 2026. ‘We are all connected.’
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE SURVEY
The 226th General Assembly approved the creation of a new Social Witness Policy on Artificial Intelligence and Faith. As part of the work of the writing team, company AMCL worked with Research Services to create a (5-10 min) survey for distribution to all Presbyterian congregations and mid councils. General Presbyter Wendy Neff asks that this survey link be shared with congregations: Click
HERE to take the survey.
This short anonymous survey is an opportunity to let your voice be heard.
KINGSTON LAKESIDE FARMERS MARKET
If you're new to our area, following are a few things to know about the market:
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The market was started in 2020 by volunteers from and financial backing (internet and advertising-related costs) by Bethel as a community outreach initiative, with support from the City of Kingston.
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The market is currently managed by volunteers from Bethel.
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The market provides a selling platform for local farmers, prepared food vendors, and craftsmen in a wholesome community-centric environment.
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The market is considered to be a significant part of Bethel's commitment to being an Earth Care congregation (one of the tenets of Earth Care congregations is to integrate care for the earth into their outreach ministries – establishment of the market achieved this by encouraging local farmers/growers to produce crops to sell at the market).
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If you are interested in learning more about the market, you can visit their website by clicking HERE.
THESE DAYS
a daily devotional, for
October, November, and December
is available on the table in the Gathering Area. Be sure to pick one up today.
"To nurture the daily practice of prayer and the reading of Scripture, there is solid help in the pages of These Days. The devotions wrestle faithfully with the doubts, joys, and challenges of the Christian life."
HYGENE ITEMS NEEDED
The church is collecting travel size hygiene items for
Shower Ministry Hygiene Kits.
We are most in need of deodorant, shave cream, lotion, shampoo & conditioner. Full size towels are also needed. Please drop off items on the bench outside the church office.
Thank you for supporting this community ministry.
MIRACLE CLOTHS
Windows, Mirrors, glass of all kinds - everyone has them, but are they clean and streak free? They can be if you use Miracle Cloths!
Get two – one for the car and one for the house. Suggested donation: $6 for 1, $10 for 2.
Available in the church office.
All proceeds to the Building Fund.
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT CLOSET
The church has medical equipment available to loan. If you need a walker, cane, bedside commode, toilet riser or bath bench for an upcoming medical procedure
check with the church office. We also accept donations of medical equipment.
Sundays at Bethel 
Worship (Communion - First Sunday)
