August 31, 2025   
button The BBC PLANNING TEAM will meet today- August 31, 2025- following morning worship in the choir room.
button Our CHURCH THEME FOR SEPTEMBER is Spirit-filled Life.
button LABOR DAY is a federal holiday in the United States and is held the 1st Monday in September. Thus, Labor Day is tomorrow- September 1st. It gives workers a day of rest and it celebrates their contribution to the American economy. It is also viewed as the end of the summer season and a last chance to make trips or hold outdoor events. Whatever your plans are, please remember to acknowledge God in all that you do!
button WEDNESDAY’S WORD: BIBLE STUDY will be held on Wednesday, September 3rd beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Bethel Baptist Church FACEBOOK Live. Join us as we learn more about what the Bible teaches about a Spirit-filled Life.
button SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6TH has been designated as our PASTOR’S 31ST ANNIVERSARY KICK-OFF. We will have food, fun, and fellowship on the grounds here at the church beginning at 11:00 a.m. Bring your tents and lawn chairs and let’s fellowship with our Pastor-James C. Marable.
button GRANDPARENTS DAY serves to honor and recognize the contributions of grandparents in our lives. Grandparents are a society and a family's ties to its past as they pass on important values, beliefs and ideals to future generations. Their wisdom and love are recognized annually. GRANDPARENTS DAY is next Sunday-SEPTEMBER 7, 2025! Remember to show appreciation to all Grandparents!
button Next Sunday is FIRST FRUIT SUNDAY! All Bethelites are encouraged to sow a First Fruit Seed. It can be one day, one week, or one month’s salary. Your First Fruit Seed will ensure that God’s Hand will be on your finances!
button GET READY! GET READY! It’s time to celebrate our Pastor’s 31st PASTORAL ANNIVERSARY! Our pastor – James C. Marable- has been a faithful servant -leader for three plus decades for the Bethel Nation- to God be the Glory! The anniversary celebration will be held on Sunday, September 14th during morning worship. Each member of the Bethel Nation is encouraged to donate a Love Offering of $310.00. If you are a ministry leader and you want to make a presentation from your ministry on Pastor Marable’s Anniversary program, please let the Sister Olivier know so it can be included on the program. A fellowship meal will be served following morning worship. Our guest preacher will be Pastor Delwynn Williams, St. John Baptist Church. Panama City, Florida.
button The HOSPITALITY MINISTRY needs your assistance in preparing food for our Pastor’s Anniversary fellowship meal on September 14th. A sign-up sheet is in the vestibule. You can also sign-up to bring special dishes for Pastor Marable’s table or donate toward the meal. To donate, please contact Sister Cassandra Dumas or Sister Gloria Ogletree.
button Bethelites, please remember that when you miss church or STREAM our worship celebrations, you can still make your financial contributions. There are four ways to make your contribution. First, you can make your contributions through PAYPAL. Secondly, you can use the GIVELIFY mobile giving App to make your donations. Thirdly, you can mail them to Post Office Box 586, Barnesville, GA 30204. Lastly, you can bring them to the church office (Please contact the office before coming).
button You are invited to connect with Bethel Baptist Church! After connecting, attend NEW DISCIPLE ORIENTATION sessions and learn about the Assurance of Salvation, How to Grow as a Christian, Praise and Worship, Stewardship and Giving, Church Ordinances, and Ministries of Bethel. Become an official member of Bethel as you discover your spiritual gifts! Please contact Sister Brenda Jackson or Sister Mary Jackson for more information.
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UPCOMING EVENTS FOR SEPTEMBER 2025
Virtual Wednesday's Word....7:00 p.m BBC Facebook Live ........ September 3rd
Choir Rehearsal .... September 4th, 7:00 p.m. and September 6th 11:00 a.m.
Kick-off for Pastor Marable’s 31st Anniversary.... 11:00 a.m. ...... September 6th
Grand Parents Day .... September 7th
Remembering 911..... September 11th
Pastor Marable’s 31st Anniversary/Fellowship Meal...10:00 a.m. ....... September 14th

   

Brother Lamont Dixson
Deacon Victor Gotell
Sister Nellie Lyons
Sister Annie Murphy
Brother Merrill Smith, Sr.
Brother Charlie Sullivan
Sister Gloria Robinson
Sister Mary Pate Smith
Brother Larry Walton
Sister Karen Goodman-Flewellyn
Deacon Larry O'Neal
Sister Gwendolyn Hightower
Sister Flora Bentley
Sister Melissa Jackson
Brother Jerome Pate
Sister Precious Harris
Sister Mattie Wright
Brother James Lyons
Elder Christie Strickland
Brother Michael Smith
Brother Robert Smith
Sister Monalisa White
Sister Carrie Davis
Brother Benjamin Bruce Jackson
Brother Glentavious Brown
Deacon Kerry Johnson

1 Peter 2:24: "'He Himself bore our sins' in His body on the cross, so that we might
die to sins and live for righteousness; 'by His wounds you have been healed.'”

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