Week of 08/09/15 - The Bethel Experience

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Good morning Bethel! And to our visitors welcome to the Bethel Experience! We’ve had an exciting week here a Bethel. On Friday, we came together with the ladies of the SAGA ministry for Prayer Jam. You could feel the energy as everyone united in this house focused on prayer, and heard from our pastor, Bishop McKissick Jr, and the Prophet Todd Hall. It was truly amazing. Here is what else is going on at Bethel. It seems like summer vacation just started but our students will be back to school in just a few weeks! And we are sending them back in style. On XXX we are having a Back to School Party! Fun, food, games and of course music by Bethel’s own DJ Weezy! This is how you get ready to head back to school! We have two other things for our students coming up on August 29th Girl Scout Registration will be that morning from 11:30 a.m. to 1:45. It costs 15 dollars to sign up. Best Academy ACT/SAT Prep Classes for 11th and 12th graders starts on the 29th as well. You can start signing up now by seeing a representative in the vestibule after worship service or getting an application from the church office. And don’t forget training for SAT Prep teachers and other educators is this Thursday, August 13th from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Last week we told you about 2015 Mindful Meditation Retreat on St. Simons Island in Georgia hosted by Bishop Senior. Now hear more about it, and about meditation, from Bishop himself. What is meditation? BISHOP RUDOLPH MCKISSICK SRMeditation is a stillness of the mind. One writer says that meditation is an exploration where the explorer removed from the fixation on external matters to a focus on internal seeking. Why do we need to meditate? BISHOP RUDOLPH MCKISSICK SRI think in this day and time because we are so flooded with things on our minds til we don't really have time or take time to concentrate and you miss out on so much. Particularly spiritually you need to steal away. That's when you sort of like empty your mind and focus on God. Most exhilarating feeling you could have. How do you meditate? BISHOP RUDOLPH MCKISSICK SR I might meditate while I'm sitting I might meditate while I'm kneeling on I meditate while I am still in the bed. What difference has meditation made in your life? BISHOP RUDOLPH MCKISSICK SR It has helped me spiritually mentally and physically. I feel better physically mentally and spiritually. What do you want people to take away from the 2015 Mindful Meditation Retreat? BISHOP RUDOLPH MCKISSICK SR That they can be silent. The psalmist says be still and know that I am God. And that's what the silent retreat is about. Our being still. Nothing distracting us from wanting God to enter into our space. The Mindful Meditation Retreat is from September 17th to the 19th, but if you’re going to take part you need to sign up soon. The cost is $425, which includes the hotel and meals. The first payment due this Saturday, August 15th. Are you questioning the purpose behind your pain? The “Benefits Beyond Brokenness” meeting hosted by the Grief/Life Support ministry may be able to help. It will be this Thursday, August 13 at 6:30 p.m. in the Intake Room. The guest speaker will be Ms. Ceandra Baker, who is the Executive Director & COO of Extended Hands Worldwide Ministries. Remember, you can find out about everything going on here at Bethel by following us on social media, and checking out our website, www.thebethelexperience.com. And if you’re interested in working with our web team or social media team, come be a part of our marketing ministry. We are looking for people who enjoy marketing, photography, video editing or graphic design. Just email us at marketing@bethelite.org to join our team. We love having you here. The Bethel Church comes together Sunday mornings at 8:00 and 10:30, and Wednesdays at Noon and 6:45 p.m. There is nothing like being a part of the Bethel Experience! Have a blessed week.