Bethel is happy to announce that we have a former member returning home. Ruby Wright visited on Sunday, July 17th and informed us that she will be rejoining Bethel. Mrs. Wright also brought with her, her Daughter, Yolanda and her two grand daughters, Allison and Madison.
Bethel has newlyweds. Mr and Mrs. Doris Senegal were married her on June 18th. Congratulations!!
Bethel was blessed with a solo by Brother Ernest "Cormier's Daughter-in-Law. Josette Cormier, 3rd from the left.
Bethel's Ladies in RED
Bethel back to business, 2011-20112 1st Church Conference. We have multiple programs in the works and planning stages.
Bethel also has a praise and worship team. They began Sunday July 17th, before the 11am service. This was a great success. We intend to implement our worship and praise portion of the service beginning at 10:45 until service begins.
Bethel also has begun creating their own note pads. We will also begin work on our church commerative quilt. These are just two of our fund raisers we will be implementing.
Kathy McDougle - 5th Sunday Speaker
Mr. Andrus - Guest Soloist and Grammy Winner
Love Offering from the Bethel CME Family presented by Dale Guidry-Steward
Mr. Andrus' Family supporters Mr. Andrus and his Family, He is a relative of our Pastors Revs. George and Nerma Chretien
Christian Mollett becomes a member of Bethel CME
New Member, Daughter of Mrs. Courtney and her family
Our very own First Lady of Bethel CME, Reverend Nerma Chretian, being honored at the NAUW's Minister's Spouses Banquet, Held Saturday, February 12th
Reverend Nerma Chretian was presented by Ms. Latonya Evans of the NAUW Organization
Hey we are back to wearing our choir robes. Don't we look nice!!!
Bethel's Honor Students. They are excelling in their education. We are very proud of them. Airyanna Key, Shadonte' Plummer,, Emare' Carter, Dana' Pummer, Ellicia Carter, Master Bernard
Dsana' Plummer, Student of the Year Candidte at Crowley Middle School
Bethel's Missionary Society 2010-2011
Bishop's Appreciation Service - March 27, 2010
Bethel's Usher's Day-Speaker Calvin Brown
Chrristian Mollet helping Rev George with a demonstration along with helping to welcome a newcomer to Bethel
Renovations
The vision for Bethel's blessings and successes was embedded in the words, "Step By Step." God has truly blessed the church family of Bethel through the renovations of the church's kitchen, installation of new tile and carpeting in the sanctuary and refurbishing of the pews.
Through the unselfish leadership and loving guidance of Reverends George and Nerma Chretian, the first and second phases of the church renovations have been achieved. The third phase will be the re-upholstering of the pulpit chairs.
Believing in the visitation for Bethel's growth and stepping out on faith to see a successful end product, the following members and their donations are listed below:
Revs George and Norma Chretian Double satin stainless steel sinks Sister Vera Adams and husband Johnnie $3,000.00 Sister Lois Andrus and husband Joseph All faucets Brother Michael Andrus Paint and varnish Brother Leo Augustine $100.00 Sister Grace Brown and nephew John Wicker $900.00 Brother Otis Bias Meals for workers Brother Ralph and Sister Dora Byers $200.00 Brother James Harmon Hood for stove Sister Rose Jacob $200.00 Sister Yvonne Mills, Brittney and Ashley New Stove and $5,818.00 (new carpet and tile in sanctuary) (Donated in memory of her husband Rex Mills, Jr. and mother-in-law Ruby Mills) Sister Lisa Rochester and family Microwave Mr. & Mrs. Michael Robinson Freezer Brother Roosevelt and Sister Octavia Solomon Double satin stainless steel sinks Brother Fred Williams $100.00 Sister Ruth Wilson and Jeffrey, Melanie and $1,000.00 Stephanie Andrus Bros Issac Mayfield and W. T. Spencer Time and Carpentry Skills
The cost for the refurbishing of the pews was paid from the church's Building Fund budget.
Through the divine guidance and blessings of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, the church family, under the leadership of Revs George and Nerma Chretian, have worked together as a loving team to see our visions come to fruition, "Step By Step."
Submitted by Yvonne Donaldson Mills
Calendar of Events
August, 2011
2-5 - Annual Vacation Bible School - Classes will be held nighly 6-7pm. The theme is "The Jesus Truth Seekers" . Matthew 19:26 "With Men This is impossible; but with GOD all things are Possible"