Outreach

VOLUNTEER AND OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES

Bethany Mission Fair

The Mission Fair was designed to spotlight all ministries, at Bethany, that reach out to share the gospel message with the world around us. We do this through a fair which has display booths set up in the hallways of Bethany in which people have the opportunity to see the multitude of wonderful ways Bethany people are serving God and His people. If you are interested in having a booth or helping lead this event, contact Landon Becker.

	Bethany Service Mission
	Designed to help people within our community who need help with minor household repairs. There is a team of helpers willing to serve the Lord by serving our Christian family.

	Cookie Ministry
	In an effort to make visitors feel welcome, we have teams that take gifts to those who visit us for the first time. These gifts include: information and literature on the church as well as a dozen cookies. The people taking part in this ministry are “The Welcome Wagon” of Bethany. If you would like to get involved, contact Pastor Lentz.

Diaconate Recording Form
Diaconate Reporting Form

Diaconate Ministry

The Diaconate Ministry is an extension of the Pastor’s Office. The Diaconates are asked to pray for Bethany and her ministries. In addition to that, they are given households to keep in touch with and pray for. After they have made those calls, they then report to the pastors what they have learned. This ministry helps a large church, such as we’re blessed with, to achieve a smaller, family type feel. Friendships are formed through the regular contacts. If you would like to get involved, contact Pastor Lentz.

Food Collection for Capital Area Food Bank

Each month we collect non-perishable food items for the Capital Area Food Bank. The three highest needs are canned meat, peanut butter, and diapers. We also accept other items, such as soup, juice boxes, and other non-perishable food. You can drop off the food in the boxes near the entrances of the sanctuary. This food is distributed year round to the food pantries throughout Central Texas who assist families with groceries.

Habitat for Humanity (HFH)

HFH is a Christian based program to help people in need to build or remodel a home for themselves. The major part of the funding comes from donations of supplies, moneyand from building material sales from the HFH resale shops around the country. Each potential homeowner has to work a required number of hours before they can even qualify to be on the list to have a home built. They actually put out the sweat first. The major part of the labor force to construct is also volunteer, which is what we help do.

Liturgical Arts

Liturgical Art is a part of the Altar Guild. The members are in charge of many tasks: decorating for church celebrations such as Palm Sunday, Easter, Thanksgiving, Advent, and Christmas; making banners; coordinating teaching tables; floral arrangements; candles; changing paraments according to the church calendar; cleaning paraments, altar cloths, pastor's robes, acolyte robes; and communion preparation and coordinating volunteers.

	Prayer Ministry
	Join the payer warriors and pray regularly for those on the prayer list. Contact the church office for more information.

	Quarterly Blood Drives
	Bethany sponsors quarterly blood drives to assist local hospitals in Central Texas with their blood supply. You can donate one pint of blood and it can save two lives. Check the publications for future dates.

	Ronald McDonald House
	The volunteers provide a meal once a month to the families staying at Ronald McDonald house. By providing a simple meal, the families can spend more time and energy with their children who are receiving treatment at the hospital.

South Austin Assistance Ministry

South Austin Assistance Ministry (SAAM) is a partnership between churches in south Austin and the Travis County Health and Human Services (TCHHS) department giving aid to those who need help with rent, utilities, prescriptions, or clothing. Bethany is a full partner in this task of assisting the needy of south Austin. Clean, used clothing is a major contribution of these churches to those less fortunate.

Welcoming Team

The Hosts and Hostesses who comprise the Welcoming Program at Bethany serve to graciously receive guests and members to God’s house. Our Greeters and Ushers team together to provide a comfortable and stress-free environment where worshippers will be able to have a meaningful and uplifting worship experience. This welcoming team has a servant’s heart and is dedicated to helping to make Bethany a warm and friendly place. To learn more or to join this vibrant team and help to make Bethany a Belonging Place, please inquire at our Welcome Center or call the church office for more information.

	Regency Village Fruit Bingo
	Please join us in providing friendship and love to our seniors. The Regency Eldercare Ministry assists with fruit bingo at Regency Nursing Home on the second and third Saturday of each month starting at 9:45AM in the front lobby.