ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Clergy Appreciation Month - Let’s show some love to our Pastor and Associate Ministers for their faithful service, spiritual leadership, and dedication to the Bethel family. Let’s especially remember Pastor Emeritus Rev. Freddie B. Carpenter, Jr. and Sister Melba Carpenter for their faithful service as well. (1 Thessalonians 5:12-13).

• Special love offerings may be given through Givelify (Pastor Franklin or Pastor Emeritus) or in person. Personal gifts to our clergy are also welcomed as expressions of appreciation.

• Happy Birthday First Lady - To celebrate First Lady Dr. Tori’s birthday, The Pastor’s Aid Committee invites everyone to bless her with gifts and expressions of love in celebration of her special day. We thank God for her kindness, wisdom, and the beautiful spirit she brings to our church family. Let’s shower her with love and appreciation!

• Breast Cancer Awareness Month -Sunday, October 26, 2025, wear pink Sunday. Breast cancer is the most common cancer globally with around 2.3 million new cases every year. It represents one in eight cancer cases in both sexes and a quarter of all cancers in women1 with 70% mortality occurring in resource constrained settings. Early detection saves lives.

• Bethel Deacons and Deaconesses will have a luncheon meeting on Saturday, October 18, 12:00 p.m., in the fellowship hall.

• 2026 Budget Request: The 2026 budget proposal packet has been emailed to all ministry leaders. If you would like a hard copy, please visit the office and ask for the 2026 Ministry Budget Proposal Packet. Budget requests are due by Sunday, October 19th. Completed requests should be submitted to the church office. If you have any questions, reach out to Dr. Robin Blackman, Finance Director, Bethel Missionary Baptist Church contact info: finadmin@wearebethel.org.

• EXCEL Team, our meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 23 at 6:30 p.m. CT. Agenda and Zoom link will be provided later. Please mark your schedules and let me know if you can’t make it.

• Workshop: Teaching with Technology: October 25, 2025. 9:30 – 11:00. Topics: Church WIFI; TV in Classroom; Relevant teaching techniques and the integration of Multimedia, PowerPoint, Video, etc. Sign-Up at Welcome Booth.

• Light lunch between sessions

• Workshop: Technology for the Congregation: October 25, 2025, 12:00 – 1:30. Topics: Bethel Website; Electronic Giving; Social Media Engagement; QR Codes; Safety in Electronic Giving (cybersecurity); Technology Tutorial for Membership Orientation. Training Leaders: Sign-Up at Welcome Booth.

• Upcoming Care & Conversations - Join us for upcoming Care & Conversation gatherings—fun opportunities to enjoy a scrumptious snack and connect with your team leaders and fellow Bethel members! Both events will take place immediately following worship in the Fellowship Hall.

  • Team 4 (Deacon Marcus Lucas, Deacon Gabriel Lyons & Deaconess Marva Lucas) – Sunday, October 26 for last names M–P

  • Team 5 (Deacon Tyrone Elder, Deaconess Mai Elder & Deaconess Viola Owens) – Sunday, November 16 for last names Q–S

• Bethel Ministry Leaders - If you have copies that you would like made in church office for Sunday, please have them in by Thursday. All copies will need to be copied in workroom on Sunday mornings. No copies will be made in church office. If you have any questions feel free to see me or email me at office @wearebethel.org or 615-896-0457. Thank you , Kristie Sneed.

• Willing Hearts Gala - Please plan now to purchase your tickets for Friday, December 19, 2025, at the Smyrna Town Center. Each Willing Hearts member is asked to sell 10 tickets and more. Please support this event that helps in our service ministry.

• Please remember to keep our bereaving families and sick & shut in in your prayers.

***All announcements should be submitted by the end of business each Thursday to be included in the Sunday bulletin.***