Bethel Cupertino Calendar http://bethelcupertino.org/calendar/ The calendar of events for Bethel Lutheran Church in Cupertino, CA en-us Taquizas C-Jiménez Street Tacos and more http://www.bethelcupertino.org/calendar/info.cgi?id=1710722915 Date: Sunday, May 5 Time: 10:00AM - 1:00PM Taquizas C-Jiménez will be serving Street Tacos, Quesadillas and Huaraches in the back parking lot from 10:00am-1:00pm. Approximately $8 per serving. You may eat on site or take home. Great time for fellowship for families and singles and kids and friends - for everyone. Wednesday Night Speaker Series http://www.bethelcupertino.org/calendar/info.cgi?id=1692823005 Date: the 1st Wednesday of each month until April 3 excep Time: 7:00PM - 9:00PM The Wednesday Night Speaker Series is back! Join us the first Wednesday of the month for special topics and guest speakers. (In January we will meet on the second Wednesday.) Invite friends! Each session will end with a Q&A time and sweet and savory refreshments. Look for more info in your bulletin and e-news. * April 3 - West Valley Community Services - a nonprofit organization that offers a variety of critical services for low income and homeless individuals in Cupertino and surrounding cities. Egg Hunt http://www.bethelcupertino.org/calendar/info.cgi?id=1709780717 Date: Sunday, March 31 Time: 9:50AM - 10:50AM Easter egg hunt for children on out on the back playground. For any kid ages up to 5th grade, no registration required, gathering to the back turf area at 9:50am and egg hunt starts at 10am, no need to sign up- just show up. Forum: Quilts & more Quilts! http://www.bethelcupertino.org/calendar/info.cgi?id=1710365240 Date: Sundays starting April 21 until April 28 Time: 9:50AM - 10:35PM Come learn about what our Quilters do every Monday and help by tying some quilts to finish them for shipping around the world. We will also meet during Ed Hour on 4/28. Questions? Ask Joann W. Tanzania Trip - Dianne Stauffer http://www.bethelcupertino.org/calendar/info.cgi?id=1710364756 Date: Sunday, April 14 Time: 9:50AM - 10:40AM Member Dianne will share about her recent trip to Tanzania. Forum with Bishop Jeff Johnson http://www.bethelcupertino.org/calendar/info.cgi?id=1710365425 Date: Sunday, September 8 Time: 9:50AM - 10:35AM Bishop Jeff Johnson will be visiting Bethel on September 8 and leading Adult Ed forum. Easter Decorating http://www.bethelcupertino.org/calendar/info.cgi?id=1710364957 Date: Saturday, March 30 Time: 9:00AM - 11:00AM All are welcome to come help decorate the sanctuary with flowers etc for Easter Sunday. Questions, ask Tom H or Mary D brass rehearsal http://www.bethelcupertino.org/calendar/info.cgi?id=1710266390 Date: Saturday, March 30 Time: 10:30AM - 11:30AM Melody will be rehearsing the special brass musicians for Easter in the Sanctuary Creek Clean Up http://www.bethelcupertino.org/calendar/info.cgi?id=1710269842 Date: Sunday, April 14 Time: 11:45AM - 2:00PM Calabazas Creek Cleanup is Sunday, April 14, 2024 from 11:45 am - 2 pm. As part of Earth Day, we will clean up Calabazas Creek between Bollinger Rd. and Blaney Ave after church. We will meet at 11:45 am in front of the church so that we can carpool to the cleanup site. If you want to meet directly at the cleanup place, please let Hella know. Please wear old clothes, boots, and gloves, bring a grabber if you have one and some water to drink. Participants must wear closed toed shoes. Children need to be supervised by their parent or another adult at all times. Everybody needs to follow the guidelines from the Water District. Contact: Hella Bluhm-Stieber for more info and to sign up. Thai Thai Food Truck http://www.bethelcupertino.org/calendar/info.cgi?id=1709439805 Date: Sunday, April 21 Time: 10:00AM - 1:00PM Thai Thai Food Truck will be serving Food in the back parking lot from 10:00am-1:00pm. $8 per serving. You may eat on site or take home. Great time for fellowship for families and singles and kids and friends - for everyone. Bethel Choir Rehearsal http://www.bethelcupertino.org/calendar/info.cgi?id=1663114017 Date: Thursdays until June 6 excep Time: 7:30PM - 9:00PM Do you feel the call? Our Bethel Choir is now led by Melody Wright. Rehearsals are Thursdays at 7:30pm in the Sanctuary. Contact Melody Wright if you wish to sing in the choir. Confirmation Sunday Gatherings http://www.bethelcupertino.org/calendar/info.cgi?id=1690676855 Date: Sundays until May 12 excep Time: 9:30AM - 10:45AM "Can I Get a Witness?" will be the thread throughout our look into the Old Testament this year in our Confirmation studies rotation. On the 2nd Sunday of each month, we will have a mini-Retreat with Worship attendance, time with Pastor Ben and lunch on site. mini-Retreat dates will be 9/10/03, 10/8, 11/12, 12/10, 1/14/04, 2/11, 3/10 and 4/14. Confirmation Family lunches will be 10/8/23 (Oktoberfest feast) 2/11/24 (Plenty of Pasta) and 4/14/24 (Mexican Fiesta). NO CLASS GATHERING on 11/26/23, 12/24/23, 12/31/23, 3/31/24. Church Council Meeting http://www.bethelcupertino.org/calendar/info.cgi?id=1679329176 Date: the 3rd Tuesday of each month until December 16 Time: 7:00PM - 8:00PM Regular Council Meeting on Zoom. Out & About SF Giants http://www.bethelcupertino.org/calendar/info.cgi?id=1708801063 Date: Saturday, August 10 Time: 10:45AM - 6:00PM Join us for an afternoon baseball game at Oracle Park in San Francisco to see the SF Giants beat the Detroit Tigers! We have 22 seats located in the View Reserve Infield section on the third deck, a little offset from home plate (see graphic). In addition to the game, there are fun activities scattered around the park. Check out the schedule below for more information. Meet: Bethel Parking lot at 10:45am Fuel Cost: $10 pp or $30 for family of 4 or more, (Cash or check made out to “Bethel Lutheran Church”) Other Costs: $36/ticket (check/cash payment for ticket required to board bus) Food Options: Multiple (food cost is not included in ticket price) – see below Return: Dependent upon how long the game goes (typically three hours) Contact: Adam Klopfenstein (650.773.3915) adam.klopfenstein@gmail.com Sign-up: Online: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/out-about-sf-giants-tickets-850069780597?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl Schedule: 1. 11am – Bus departs for San Francisco (drive usually takes about an hour) 2. ~12 – Arrive at Oracle Park 3. 12:05pm – Oracle Park gates open: enter park and grab lunch (food is not included in ticket cost) • There are various food vendors located all around the park (cash and card accepted), serving; o Pizza, Hot Dogs, Burgers o French Fries (and Gilroy Garlic Fries!) o Nachos o Ghirardelli Ice Cream o Beer, soda, water 4. 1:05pm – First pitch (game start) 5. ~4-5pm – Exit ballpark and board bus back to Bethel 6. ~6pm – Arrive at Bethel Easter Breakfast Youth Fundraiser http://www.bethelcupertino.org/calendar/info.cgi?id=1708634420 Date: Sunday, March 31 Time: 9:00AM - 11:30AM Come to Easter Breakfast at Bethel! Sit down at a table and the Bethel Youth will take your order from 4 selections of Waffles Amore food. You may also order to-go. This is a Fundraiser for the Bethel Youth. Carol Eliason Memorial Service http://www.bethelcupertino.org/calendar/info.cgi?id=1706926207 Date: Saturday, April 27 Time: 2:30PM - 3:30PM Set up will begin by 1:30pm. Details re reception still to come. Handbell Choir Rehearsal http://www.bethelcupertino.org/calendar/info.cgi?id=1684790681 Date: Sundays until May 26 excep Time: 6:30PM - 8:30PM Weekly rehearsal time for our Handbell Choir. If interested in joining the group, please contact Chris Hogan for more information. Lenten Journey with Jesus http://www.bethelcupertino.org/calendar/info.cgi?id=1706926708 Date: Wednesdays until March 20 excep Time: 7:00PM - 8:30PM Join us in the Fireside Room for a Journey with Jesus - midweek Lenten experience, including worship, music, devotions and dessert. Services will be 4 weeks - Feb 21 and 28, and Mar 13 and 20. (On March 6 we will have our Wednesday Night Speaker Series guest.) Men of Monday http://www.bethelcupertino.org/calendar/info.cgi?id=1706056630 Date: Mondays until December 16 Time: 9:00AM - 12:00PM Men meet in the Facilities office to help with facility needs at Bethel. Any man welcome! No signup needed. New Member Luncheon http://www.bethelcupertino.org/calendar/info.cgi?id=1698266310 Date: Sunday, April 21 Time: 12:00PM - 1:00PM Bethel will host a luncheon for those interested in becoming a member of Bethel or who want to learn more about the congregation. Contact Pastor Ben for questions or to RSVP.