Ministries: Opportunities to GROW & GO

"Church isn't where you meet. Church isn't a building. Church is what you do. Church is who you are. Church is the human outworking of the person of Jesus Christ. Let's not [just] go to Church, let's be the Church." -Bridget Willard

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For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’
-Matthew 25:35-36

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Upcoming Opportunities to Volunteer:

• Back to Church (BTC) Sunday, September 18, 2022. National Back to Church Sunday started as a call to action and invitation – action for the church, invitation for the world. A single-day event focused on extending the invitation of love, peace, and hope to our friends and neighbors. The Church Council has established an Ad-Hoc Committee to plan our BTC service and outreach efforts, which will be co-chaired by Tonya Allen and Fran Diachenko. We are looking for two or three individuals to serve on this planning committee. If you are interested in serving on this committee, please click here. 
• Faith in Action Sunday, October16, 2022. The church will be hosting a Faith in Action (FIA) Day, where regular services are canceled, and the entire congregation engages in service projects in and with the community. The Church Council has established an Ad-Hoc Committee to plan our FIA day, which will be co-chaired by Nick Dobrowolski and Judy Wastell. If you are interested in serving on this committee, please click here. 

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Food Pantry
Bethany will be holding a weekly non-perishable food pantry program at 12:30 PM. During the same time, the church will also be offering showers, toiletries, and clean-undergarments to individuals experiencing homelessness. Participants are encouraged to arrive by 12:30PM, as lunches and food will be supplied on a first-come/first-serve basis. Masks are required and social distancing procedures are in effect.
If you would like to donate food for this program, a list of needed food items are to the right of this web page. We accept food donations every Thursday from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM, and every Sunday after Sunday Service.
To get involved, or volunteer, please contact Nick at 1-855-818-3810 x707 or by email - nick@bethanyinbridgeton.com​

Click Here to donate

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Sandwich Distribution
Bagged sandwich lunches are provided each Sunday at 12:30 PM in our outreach hall. It will be grab n' go style, no indoor dining will be available.
See below for Volunteer information - or for more information, contact Nick by calling Nick at 1-855-818-3810 x707,
​ or by email at nick@bethanyinbridgeton.com

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Shower Ministry
The Shower Ministry will take place every Sunday at 12:30PM
The Shower Ministry will provide soap, towels, washcloths, and all other toiletry items necessary to take a shower.
See below for Volunteer information - or for more information, contact Nick by calling 1-855-818-3810 x707,
​or by email at nick@bethanyinbridgeton.com

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Volunteer with BGCC
Using our time, talents, and spiritual gifts to make a difference. Imagine what our families, church, and community would be like if we all took the time to do what God uniquely designed each of us to do in serving others. The ripple effect of each person making their unique contribution would result in a revolution of Christ's love being felt in tangible, life-changing ways. Whether you have lots of time to volunteer each week or only a few hours every once in a while, consider making the kind of impact that only you can make. Your life will never be the same!

OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE IN OUR CHURCH
There are a number of ways to help serve within our church, including:

• Church Greeters
• Church Security Team
• Nursery Assistant
• Children's Church
• Choir Member
• Sound & A/V Assistant
• And more...

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How do I get sta​rted?

Volunteer Application & Background Check

Volunteer Involvement Form

1. Begin by asking yourself, "What am I passionate about?" What issue or people group really catches your interest? What problem or issue would you like to solve?
   
2. Next, consider how God has uniquely wired you. Consider your personality, skills, abilities, and life experiences. How could these help you make a meaningful contribution in the lives of others?
3. Discover your spiritual gifts! We encourage you to take this free online confidential self-assessment. Discovering and exercising your God-given spiritual gifts allows you to experience maximum fulfillment with minimum frustration in your Christian life and ministry. CLICK HERE TO TAKE THE SELF-ASSESSMENT.
4. If you are unaware of your spiritual gifts, heart passions or personality traits, we offer a confidential spiritual gifts assessment free of charge complements of Houston's First! While completion of this assessment is not required to volunteer, it can better assist you in determining where to serve with your spiritual gifts.
5. Fill out the volunteer application and background check form. We take seriously our obligation to help protect you, our volunteers, and those we serve from unnecessary risk. PLEASE DOWNLOAD THIS FORM and fax it to the Church or email it to cplummer@bethanyinbridgeton.com. Or, you may apply ONLINE.  (Under age 18 must download form.)