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SUNDAY FELLOWSHIP AND DINNER
One Sunday each month during the fall and winter terms, the Outreach Ministry hosts a special Sunday afternoon dinner and fellowship for college and university students, immediately following the 10:45 AM service. This event is designed to establish a strong Christian bond among our higher education students and Bethel's members. We endeavor to include opportunities for students to interact with successful professionals in career areas of interest.
The Scheduled dates for our Fellowship and Dinner for the 2007 - 2008 school year are
- October 21, 2007
- November 18, 2007
- January 20, 2008
- February 17, 2008
- March 16, 2008
AFFILIATED MEMBERSHIP (WATCHCARE)
Bethel AME Church extends to students, who attend a college or university in greater Washtenaw County, an invitation to join our congregation as an affiliated member. An affiliate member privileges include active participation in all services, auxiliaries and community initiatives.
Each student is assigned to a class leader. Bethel’s class leaders and auxiliaries perform a special supportive role to encourage students in their Christian walk. An Affiliated status is a special membership for students while they attend school away from their home church.
PARTNERSHIP
Bethel AME is establishing partnerships with colleges and universities in Washtenaw County for the purpose of creating needed linkages between higher education institutions and a Christian community organization. Partnerships will 1) provide the vehicle for educational institutions to access the community through Bethel as a collaborating partner and 2) assist our organization in providing spiritual support to students, on and off campus.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Special events are inclusive of church or co-sponsored activities with higher education institutions that promote the spiritual well being of Christian students. Church sponsorted events may include
During the months of December and April, the Outreach Ministry sponsors a special Anointing Service to prepare students for their final exams, graduation, and career launching. Services are planned for both the services on December 9, 2007 and April 13, 2008.
TRANSPORTATION
To arrange transportation for Sunday Services, 7:45 am or 10:45 am. Please call the church office, 734-663-3800, by Thursday.
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Our Community Resources Handbook is available for students new to the Washtenaw County area. The listing include restaurants, personal and professional services, organizations, retail establishments and annual community events.
CAMPUS EVENTS CALENDAR
Students groups are encouraged to submit a description of endorsed campus events of interest to our Christian community. Please prepare a detailed description of the planned activity and forward to us at least two (2) weeks prioir to the activity's date. Address it to The Campus Outreach Ministry c/o Bethel AME Church. |
