Nathan Project Bowl-A-Thon
The Nathan Project is having its 17th Annual Bowl-a-thon on Saturday, August 28 at Merrimack Ten Pin from 4:00-6:30PM! Join in for a great time of air-conditioned comfort, fun, and food! Participation includes 3 games, shoes, pizza, and ice cream sundaes plus prizes for the top three bowlers! This event helps raise support for their ministry to engage, equip, and encourage Christian families that struggle with pornography, sexual brokenness, and addiction. They are also looking for individuals, families, or businesses willing to sponsor a lane – contact Rick for more info.
Please invite friends and family and email Rick to learn more!
New Life Home 12th Annual Golf Tournament
New Life Home for Women and Children is excited to host its 12th annual Golf Tournament on July 26th, 2021 at Sky Meadow Country Club in Nashua, NH. Registration opens at 6:30AM for golfers on the day of the event. There will be opportunities for participant golfers to compete in various challenges. Following the 18 holes, there will be an awards luncheon with prizes and raffles—open to both golfers and those who would like to register as a lunch attendee only to support this cause.
Silver Liners July Social & Hymn Sing
Please join in fellowship under the tent with Silver Liners on Wednesday, July 21, at 12:30 pm! We are having an Ice Cream Social and Hymn Sing “Take 2” led by Marilyn Valentine! RSVP by Sunday, July 18, via email to Cathy Thorgerson at sancathy@aol.com or call 566-1066.
FCA Annual Spring Golf Tournament
Join in the fun and fellowship on the beautiful Manchester Country Club while supporting a great cause: Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA).
GO DEEPER IN FAITH + SPORT to see the world transformed by Jesus Christ through the influence of coaches and athletes.
When: June 7, 2021 - 11:00AM Registration
Where: Manchester Country Club, Bedford, NH
Format: Scramble
Individual Registration $250 includes pre-round lunch, 18 holes with cart, bag drop tip, & post-round buffet dinner.
Silver Liners - May Event
It’s time to gather once again under the tent!! Please join us on Tuesday, May 25, at 12PM for a box lunch and hymn sing led by Marilyn Valentine. Feel free to park in the upper lot...lunch, water, and dessert will be provided! Please RSVP (for catering purposes) to Cathy Thorgerson via email or call 603-566-1066.
World Vision GLOBAL 6K for WATER
DATE: Saturday, May 22, 2021
TIME: Anytime - Join us virtually
LOCATION: Wherever you are!
THIS SPRING, CHANGE A LIFE. Join thousands of people across the globe in our mission to bring life-changing clean water and fullness of life to children in communities around the world.
Walk, run, or push a stroller with us for the virtual World Vision Global 6K for Water. Each registration provides lasting clean water to a child, like a child on your race bib! Follow the link to give to the Bethany Page here or sign up yourself.
Bethany Work Day
Join us for our spring clean-up as we do three main things:
1. Set up the volleyball court, spreading new sand, and installing the net.
2. Picking up trash, junk, and debris and taking it to the dump.
3. Cutting back the Roger Palmquist walking trail in the woods.
Contact Pastor JT on what to bring and to RSVP.
AL PETERSON MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
Enjoy a beautiful day of golf at the Amherst Country Club on Friday, May 21 in support of the Al Peterson Memorial for the Benefit of 1269 Cafe. The tournament features a scramble format, post-golf luncheon, prizes, raffles, and good fun throughout. Sign up as a golfer, team, or volunteer as a non-golfer to help make this event a success behind the scenes.
WALK FOR HUNGER - May 16th
Sunday, May 16 at 12:00pm (virtual event). You can make a big difference starting with a simple act of kindness! By participating in this year’s Walk Against Hunger, you will be providing groceries to families in need.
Real Options - Walk For Life
Real Options Walk for Life is being held in Bedford this year! Join us as part of the Bethany Team at the event or do it virtually. Register here to sponsor the BCC team and make a contribution OR you may register as a walker yourself here. Just indicate Bethany Covenant as your church when you register. For any questions, please contact Lisa Wallin.
Family Fun Event • Live Worship Band • Awesome Raffle • Delicious Refreshments • 1 mile walk or longer - your choice!
Event kickoff and updates will be live on their Facebook page: The Friends of Life NH.
INTERVARSITY AT SNHU - Digital Open House
Did you know Bethany supports Intervarsity Christian Fellowship on the SNHU campus? Some of our BCC college students attend bible studies and mentor other students on campus. Learn stories from current and former students along with supporters who make this ministry possible. Sign up here. Come and go as you please from 7:00-8:15PM --May 1, 2021.
Zoom Meeting with Real Options
Join the conversation on April 13, at 7:00pm to learn how Real Options is helping pregnant women in New Hampshire by providing them with options, comfort, education, and hope. Register for the meeting in advance by clicking on the button below. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Bethany Membership Class
Join us if you are interested in membership, or if you just want more information about our church. Discussion will include Bethany's history, beliefs, vision, ministries, and structure. It is a 3 part class on April 11, 18, and 25 from 12pm-1pm under the Pavilion and on Zoom (if needed). Membership allows for voting on future staff, lay leaders, and ministry budgets, serving communion, etc. RSVP if you are planning to attend.
Easter Offering
This year our Easter Offering will go towards two global projects under Covenant World Relief & Development (CWRD): FREE (an anti-sex trafficking initiative) and Vulnerable & Orphaned Children in South Sudan, Congo, & Syria. See below for links to read about each cause.
If you give through the Bethany app or the website, use the drop-down menu and highlight “Special Easter Offering” to forward your donation through Pushpay. If you prefer, you may mail a check to Bethany with “Special Easter Offering” in the memo section.
Thank you for your support! covchurch.org/cwrd | covchurch.org/free
Welcome Lunch
New to Bethany, want to learn more about our church and denomination we invite you for this virtual connection. Contact Pastor JT Shupe with the button below if interested.
Real Life Giving Supplies Drive
Real Life Giving seeks to open pathways to healing, empowerment, and hope through service to women, the Manchester community, and state-wide education efforts. Real Life Giving is in need of gift bags and gift cards, & notes of encouragement. Please return all donations no later than Sunday, March 28, to the bin outside the left entrance of the church. Contact Joyce Walton with the button below with any questions.
New England Seafarers Ditty Bag Kits
Thank you to our many stitchers and knitters - please keep it up! Steve has asked that we continue making ditty bags, sewing kits, and knitted hats. Click the button below to go to the NESM website for sewing/knitting instructions. There is also a need for toothpaste, which is in short supply aboard ships! Please return all donations no later than Sunday, March 28, to the bin outside the left entrance of the church.
For questions, contact Dana Oelkers at 603-493-4741 or Joyce Walton at 603-540-0727.
Food For Children: Driver's Needed
Are you available for a few hours on Friday mornings? Food For Children is looking for a couple of drivers to pick up bread at our suppliers in Wilmington, MA. Duties: Drive the FFC box truck from Manchester to Wilmington, MA around 6:30AM, loading the bread, and returning to FFC close to 10:00AM. If interested contact Pete Dalrymple at (603) 620-4391.
Free: Covenant Church
Globally, an estimated 4.7 million persons are caught in sex trafficking today. Approximately 250,000–350,000 American children and youth are at risk for sex trafficking each year. Join the Bethany Mission Team for the virtual launch through the Covenant Church to learn how you can be part of the movement of breaking the cycle of trafficking and advocating alongside survivors: January 21 and 22, 2021 1:00pm-3:00pm EST. Register Here
You Can't Handle The Truth Bible Study
You Can't Handle the Truth - NEW Bible Study
"A Bible Study on Truth" led by Pastor Christopher Ek, Wednesday's from 6:30-7:45PM. This will be a six-week study beginning on January 20th. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIvdOyorjkjHd06ykBZWHP7fKdRoo78TMIW
Christmas Offering
This year our Christmas Eve Offering will be split between 1269 Café and Food for Children! Please click the button below to view videos of each ministry at work--showing love and care to those living in Manchester inner city. If you give through the Bethany app, please use the drop down menu and highlight "Christmas Eve 2020" to forward your donation through Pushpay.com. If you prefer, you may mail a check to Bethany with "Christmas Eve Offering" in the memo section. Thank you for your support!
Operation Christmas Child
The mission of Operation Christmas Child is to provide God’s love in a tangible way to children in need around the world, and together with the local church worldwide, to share the Good News of Jesus Christ. While the time has closed for delivery of completed packed shoeboxes to the church you may still "Build a Shoebox" virtually through December 30, 2020. Use the button below to go directly to the Bethany page to build a shoebox virtually.
Silver Liners: Christmas Carols & More
SILVER LINERS (60+/Retirees) - Please join us in the Sanctuary on Friday, 12/11, @ 1:30 pm for our Christmas fellowship including a program of “Lessons & Carols.” If you are not able or comfortable with meeting in person, we have set up a zoom link. Please contact Cathy Thorgerson @ (603) 566-1066 for more information.
Angel Tree
Bring the news of great joy to a child in need this Christmas. Let's reach our goal of 75 gifts this year! This Sign-Up Genius (Linked below) serves as our virtual Angel Tree this year. Due to Covid-19, we will not have a tree with tags in the narthex at church.
Click on the button to sign up and review the virtual tags. Please do not spend more than $40 per child. Attach a note clearly indicating the age and gender for your child’s gift. Unwrapped labeled gifts may be dropped off at church in the narthex during church business hours: 9-3pm M-TH, 9-12pm Friday, and church hours on Sunday. Please wear a mask when you enter the building.
Deadline for gift drop off is Thursday, December 10.
Contact Ellen Mailhot with any questions (ellenmailhot@gmail.com).
Real Options Fundraiser
REAL OPTIONS Virtual Fall Fundraiser October 23, 2020 7:00PM
Real Options is a Faith-based, non-profit ministry. Pregnancy center ministry is rooted in the compassion and love of Jesus Christ. It addresses the needs of individual women, while sharing the Gospel and empowering people to make positive, life-affirming choices. When hurting women encounter Jesus Christ in the midst of their crises, their lives are changed forever.
Join our "Hope and a Future" Virtual Fall Fundraiser by clicking on the button below.
For questions or further information contact: Heather Murch at hmm_38@icloud.com.
Boot Drive
We are collecting new winter boots for 49 homeless men and women in need. Winter is especially long for the homeless as much time is spent outdoors. These gifts go a long way to ease their suffering and offer hope. If this touches your heart, please purchase boots and attach name of recipient and drop off in the bin on the front steps at Bethany Covenant by noon on October 25th or make arrangements with Doug Wheeler at 603-502-6822 or Debbie Wheeler at 603-494-1684.
Coat Drive
Christian After Care Ministries (CAM) is dedicated to preventing and/or breaking the criminal and self-destructive patterns of behavior common to at-risk individuals (offenders and ex-offenders), through a variety of Bible-based services. Services are available to those who have been incarcerated in New Hampshire Adult Prison facilities, and who will be living in NH upon release.
Bethany is aiding this inner-city ministry through our annual coat drive! Due to COVID-19, CAM is requesting only new men’s coats. A bin will be outside at Bethany Covenant Church until the end of October to receive your donations. For more information about this ministry, please contact Deb Corriveau with the button below.