The Singles’ ministry of Bethel Baptist Church extends to you a warm invitation to attend any and all of our Christian service and recreational activities. Our desire is to provide for you: 1) teaching that will help you grow in your relationship with Christ; 2) a variety of opportunities for you to serve Christ and advance His kingdom; 3) godly Christian friendships that will enrich your life. We want you to know that because the needs of singles living in America and certainly in the greater Chicago area are so vast, the mission of the Singles Ministry of BBC is as follows:
To fulfill the Great Commission among Single America and make disciples of Jesus Christ from among them. Our Goal is that the singles of the greater Chicago area would be:
Converted by Christ (John 3:1-19; Acts 3:19; 16:30-31; Romans 3:24-26; 4:5; Ephesians 2:8-10; Titus 3:5) – We must present the Gospel to singles and lead them into a genuine conversion experience.
Conformed to the image of Christ (Romans 8:28-29; II Corinthians 3:18; Ephesians 4:13) – We must assist the spiritual growth of the newly saved through the study, teaching, application and obedience to the Scriptures.
Consecrated to Christ (Romans 6:13; 12:1-8; I Corinthians 12:4-7; Ephesians 4:1-16) – We must help in the discovery and use of spiritual giftedness and to help provide ministry opportunities to exercise these gifts.
To focus on meeting the unique, specific needs of every single adult. Renowned author George Barna states in his book, Single Focus, “…America has five distinct singles groups: the never-been-married, the divorced, the widowed, single parents and the separated.” He goes on to state,
“To think that all single adults are alike, and thus to relate to them in an identical manner, is a grievous mistake. But it is one often made as we lump unmarried people into a single, massive population.”
The Singles' ministry at BBC must specifically address the heart needs of each of these five target groups that are underneath the general umbrella of Singles ministry. In order for the Singles’ ministry of BBC to fulfill its mission, it uses the following methods to accomplish its goal:
Fresh walk with the Savior – to provide an atmosphere where singles learn to grow in their love and obedience to Christ. Christ and His Word is to be at the center of all singles' functions (Colossians 1:18; 2:19; I Corinthians 10:31). One of the ways we seek to foster such a love for the Lord is through our weekly Sunday school class which meets at 9:45 am in Room 301. Here you will enjoy a class that possesses the feel of both the small group and traditional preaching style of learning God’s Word. In addition, you will also grow in your walk with the Lord through the annual Midwest Singles’ Conference that we have the privilege of hosting each August.
Field of service – to serve the Lord in His harvest (Jn. 4:35-38). Each month we have an activity called “Serving our Savior” (S.O.S). This will provide for you a variety of outlets with which to serve Christ. Some of the S.O.S. ministries have included: the Women’s Gospel League rescue mission in Chicago, shut-in visitation, nursing home worship service, and good old fashioned door to door soul-winning (Matthew 9:37-38).
Focus that is single – to teach singleness as a strength, not weakness. Singles are not to be sulking and souring while waiting for God to bring “the one,” but using their singleness to wholly serve the Lord (Matthew 6:22-23; I Corinthians 7:35).
Fun that is sanctified – to provide activities that are clean, fun, and a healthy outlet to release the pressures and anxieties life can bring. Each month we seek to have one Friday Focus, one Sunday night afterglow, and one major activity such as Laser Tag, Skiing, the Corn Maze, etc. (Proverbs 17:22).
Freedom that will not suffocate – to provide freedom to enjoy as many service and fun activities as one desires to participate in. The singles' calendar will be full, at the same time this is to be balanced with the fact that we do not want you to feel suffocated by too many things going on. (Proverbs 25:17)
ACTIVITIES
February 15th & 16th
The Creation Museum Experience – Meet at BBC at 5:15 pm.
February 24th
Apologetics Bible Study – immediately following the Sunday evening service
March 1st
Saturday Spotlight at the Obaga’s – 6:00 pm
March 8th
Just for Men Bible Study at the Wilkinson’s & Just for Women Bible Study at the Riffel’s – 10:30 to NOON
March 15th
Laser Tag – meet at Laser Quest at 4:40 pm
March 23rd
Afterglow at the Layug’s – immediately following the evening service
March 29th
Saturday Spotlight at the Lowery’s – 6:00 pm
April 5th
Church-Wide Canvassing – meet at BBC at 9:00 am
April 12th
Whirly Ball – meet at BBC at 2:00 pm
April 14-18
Revival Meetings with Evangelist Ron Comfort
April 26th
Just for Men Bible Study at the Layug’s & Just for Women Bible Study at the Wilkinson’s – 10:30 to NOON
May 3rd
Saturday Spotlight at the Borrow’s– 6:00 pm
May 10th
Singles’ Conference Workday – meet at BBC at 10:00 am
May 18th
Afterglow at Pastor Smith’s – immediately following the Sunday evening service
May 20th
Pacific Garden Mission – Single Adults have the service – meet at BBC at 5:00 pm
May 24th
Just for Men Bible Study at TBA & Just for Women Bible Study at the Riffel’s – 10:30 to NOON
May 31st
Summer Kickoff Cookout at the Wilkinson’s – 4:30 pm
June 7th
Saturday Spotlight at the Hamilton’s – 6:00 pm
June 15th
Afterglow Gym Night in the Family Life Center – immediately following the evening service
June 21st
Singles’ Conference Workday – meet at BBC at 10:00 am
June 27th & 28th
Camping/Canoeing Trip to Sky-Dive Chicago – meet at BBC at 5:00 pm
July 7-11
Neighborhood Bible Time – meet at 6:00 pm each evening at the church
July 13th
Afterglow at the Layug’s – 6:00 pm
July 19th
Singles’ Softball Tourney at St. Charles High School – 2:00 pm
July 26th
Singles’ Conference Workday – 10:00 am
August 2nd
Singles’ Conference Workday – 10:00 am
August 8-9
National Singles’ Conference – “Looking unto Jesus: Running your Race with Patience – begins Friday at 2:00 pm
August 17th
Afterglow Gym Night in the Family Life Center – immediately following the Sunday evening service
August 23rd
Just for Men Bible Study at TBA & Just for Women Bible Study at TBA – 10:30 to NOON
August 30th
Saturday Spotlight at the Wilkinson’s – 6:00 pm
September 6th
Church-Wide Canvassing – meet at BBC at 9:00 am
September 13th
Navy Pier – meet at BBC at 2:00 pm
September 20th
Just for Men Bible Study at TBA & Just for Women Bible Study at TBA – 10:30 to NOON
September 28th
Afterglow Gym Night in the Family Life Center – immediately following the evening service
October 4th
Saturday Spotlight at the Hamilton’s – 6:00 pm
October 6-10
Revival Meetings at BBC with Evangelist Steve Pettit
October 18th
Just for Men Bible Study TBA &
Just for Women Bible Study at TBA – 10:30 to NOON
October 26th
Afterglow Gym Night in the Family Life Center – immediately following the Sunday evening service
November 1st
Saturday Spotlight at TBA – 6:00 pm
November 8th
Field Museum in Chicago – meet at Bethel at NOON
November 15th
Just for Men Bible Study at TBA & Just for Women Bible Study at TBA – 10:30 to NOON
November 23rd
Afterglow Gym Night in the Family Life Center – immediately following the Sunday evening service
December 6th
Saturday Spotlight at TBA – 6:00 pm
December 13th
Chicago Christmas Trip – meet at Bethel at 2:00 pm
December 20th
Christmas Party at the Rafayko’s – immediately following the Sunday evening service
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