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Contents
Wednesday Nights @ the Park How to Join Beltway Life Groups Adult Bible Fellowships Family Ministry Classes More Family Ministries Freedom Ministry Classes Worship Ministries Young Adults Mens Ministry Womens Ministry University Ministry Youth Beltway Kids Kids Club @ the Park Servanthood Ministry Beltway Sports Outreach and Missions 4 5 8 10 11 12 14 16 17 18 20 22 25 27 32 33 33 34

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Wednesday Nights @ the Park

Resumes January 4
5:00pm
Family Meal Great opportunity for families & Life Groups to eat together! Worship & Prayer James: Mercy Triumphs (Womens Study Begins January 25) Leader DNA (Life Group Leaders) Youth: Rooted (Jr. High) Kids: Nursery (8 weeks 2 years) Worship Warriors (3 years Kindergarten) Wednesday Warriors (1st 5th) 6th Grade D Groups Praise Team Class (1st 6th)

7:00pm

University: College Park Resumes January 18 Men: Mens Bible Study

6:00pm

7:30pm
Youth: recharge (High School)

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How to Join Beltway

Discover Beltway
Sundays @ 9:00am / Fellowship Hall If you simply want to learn more about Beltway Park or become a member of our church family, this three-week course is the place to start. Typically offered on Sunday mornings, this class explores our core beliefs and culture here at Beltway Park, our purpose and mission as a church, how we practice that mission in everyday life, and much more. To become a member, all three sessions must be completed in addition to a brief interview with one of our church pastors or elders. Upcoming class schedule (subject to change): January 8, 15 & 22 February 5, 12 & 19 March 3 (special Saturday course all three sessions at one time) April 1, 8 & 15, May 6, 13 & 20

Contact: Than Brown Email: nathanaelbrown@beltway.org Phone: 325.692.6540, x148 Beverly Stevens Email: beverlystevens@beltway.org Phone: 325.692.6540, x118 Jan Russell Email: janrussell@beltway.org Phone: 325.692.6540, x168

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Mission Fundraisers:

Proceeds from the following events, Ballet Magnificat!, Passover Meals, Garage Sale and Golf Scramble benefit Beltway Parks School of Missions teams traveling all over the world in 2012.

Ballet Magnificat! presents The Hiding Place

Tuesday / February 14 @ 7:00pm / Beltway Park Hope in the face of suffering. Bravery in the midst of despair. Choreographer/Artistic Director Jiri Sebastian Voborskys Hiding Place follows the struggle of two sisters, Corrie and Betsie ten Boom, as they help their life-long Jewish neighbors and friends find security in a small hiding place built in the wall of their home, only to be discovered and transported to the concentration camp of Ravensbruck to face struggles far exceeding their wildest imagination. The story is unveiled with a great level of drama, passion, pain, yet joy and ultimately hope, as the audience is challenged to believe the unbelievable, the power of forgiveness through Jesus Christ. Plan now for an evening of dinner and the ballet for Valentines! Look for information regarding reservations and tickets!

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Passover Meals
Special Guest: Don Finto
March 27 & 28 Easter is not a biblical holiday. Passover is. Jesus was crucified at Passover. Want to find out more? Plan to attend one of the Passover Meals featuring Don Finto.

Annual Missions Garage Sale

April 20 21 When you clean out your garages, attics, closets and storage units this spring remember the Beltway Missions Garage Sale! We will need your stuff! Your donations are tax deductible. Then on the weekend of April 20, come find great treasures for a low price at the Missions Garage Sale! For a small admission fee you can sneak-a-peek on Thursday evening, April 19.

3rd Annual Beltway Golf Scramble

Saturday / May 5 / Shotgun start @ 9:00am Look for more information in coming months about this 4-man scramble. What a deal, play golf and raise money for missions.

Contact: Tommy Hood Email: tommyhood@beltway.org Phone: 325.692.6540, x157 Diane Monteith Email: dianemonteith@beltway.org Phone: 325.692.6540, x128

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Life Groups

Real life change rarely occurs in isolation. Thats why at Beltway you hear a lot about getting together in small groups we call them Life Groups. Gathering all over the Abilene region, people from every stage of life (diverse, young married, women, men, college, and single adults) meet to follow Jesus more closely. You might not think that engaging truth or ministering to one another could be so informal yet be so intensely rewarding. Simple. Spiritual. Encouraging. Life Transforming. Life Groups at Beltway Park create a great environment for genuine community, spiritual growth, and developing servant leaders.

Leader Appreciation Banquet

April 17 / Lytle Bend Ranch The Life Group leaders of Beltway Park are an incredible group of people within our church family that purposefully invests in the lives of others. They are on the frontline and in the trenches of ministry, loving and shepherding those within our congregation. This dinner and awards ceremony is a small way to express deep appreciation for their willingness to weekly embody the heart of Jesus.
Contact: Than Brown Email: nathanaelbrown@beltway.org Phone: 325.692.6540, x148 Beverly Stevens Email: beverlystevens@beltway.org Phone: 325.692.6540, x118 Jan Russell Email: janrussell@beltway.org Phone: 325.692.6540, x168

GroupLink
Finding the Right Group Connection
January 29 @ 6:30pm / Worship Center February 26 @ 10:50am / GroupLink Mixer / Chapel May 20 @ 10:50am / GroupLink Mixer / Chapel Is God nudging you to get connected with other believers, to find a small group that shares and encourages you in your spiritual journey? GroupLink is just the event to avoid the awkwardness of just showing up and to find the best group for you. GroupLink is a specific, two-hour experience designed to help individuals and/or families connect with a small group. Life Group leaders are present who either want to start a brand new group or simply add to their existing group. Through the course of the evening, time is given to visit at length with these leaders, to discover what their group is like, and to discern whether their group is a great fit. By the end of the event, almost all have found a Life Group that truly excites them.

DNA Infusion

Wednesdays @ 6:00pm / Fellowship Hall Calling all Life Group leaders! For three months each school semester, the Life Group Ministry is facilitating specific courses designed to instill a central DNA and vision into each of our groups. Essential and required for all group leaders, these sessions are designed to not only give leaders a clear direction and purpose but also to strengthen critical skills and to offer needed encouragement. Upcoming Semester Schedule (subject to change): January 4, 15, 22 & 25, February 1, 8, 15, 19 & 22, March 7, 22, 25 & April 1

Adult Bible Fellowships

Adult Bible Fellowships provide classes for interactive Bible study, connecting through fellowship, caring for one another, and opportunities for ministry and growth so that we may become fully developing followers of Christ. Most groups meet on Sunday mornings during our normal worship service times. We also have a few classes on Wednesday evenings. Check the bulletin each week for class times and locations. Stop by Park Connections in the foyer to pick up a brochure of class descriptions or visit beltway.org/connect/classes. You can join one of the Ongoing Bible Studies at any time. Register for new topical classes online or call Laura in the church office.

New topical classes include:

Financial Peace University Starting Point World Religions The Smart Step-Family Single & Parenting James: Mercy Triumphs (for women)

The Quest for Authentic Understanding Dreams Why These 66 Books? And more
Contact: Laura Bentley Email: info@beltway.org Phone: 325.692.6540, x125

Manhood Part 2 (for men)

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Family Ministry Classes

Ministry begins in the home. Here at Beltway Park, we hold the conviction that our church is only as strong as the marriages and families within it. That is why we are dedicated to seeing families encounter Jesus and be deeply rooted in Him. Our mission is to care for and to strengthen the relationships between a husband and wife, between parents and their children, between siblings, and between those considering marriage.

Single & Parenting

January 25 - April 26 Wednesdays @ 6:00pm Many people dont truly understand how tough it is to be a single parentday after day after day. Sometimes you want to give up. And thats a normal reactionyoure doing the job of two people. Sometimes its all you can do to survive from one day to the next. In Single & Parenting youll discover how to deal with your deep-down worries and your day-to-day struggles. During these 13 sessions youll learn and discuss parenting strategies and hope-filled insights in a small group environment.*Workbook available in The Learning Center.

The Smart Step-Family

January 15 - March 25 Sundays @ 9:00am

Are you newly remarried? Divorced with children that go between two homes? Are you thinking of marriage or seriously courting and wondering how this is going to affect your children, teens or adult children? In todays world, step-families come in all shapes and sizes. Statistics are stacked against the survival of step or blended families. This class equips stepfamilies with tools for the journey. While using a Christian Foundation and supported by scripture, we will explore realistic solutions to the issues that our families face in life. Community is key, and with tools and support we can help make this journey more successful. *Book available in The Learning Center.
Contact: Mike Hill Email: mikehill@beltway.org Phone: 325.692.6540, x146 Laura Bentley Email: laurabentley@beltway.org Phone: 325.692.6540, x125

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More Family Ministries

Side by Side
January 16 - March 5 Mondays @ 6:30pm / A-109 Death, divorce, separation, relocation, miscarriage, infertility, etc. can cause families great pain and be an open invitation to lose their hope in Jesus. This 8-week Bible-based grief ministry will help us identify where were at in the grief process, teach Gods faithfulness to heal, and allow us to examine our own feelings, while providing biblical principles needed for daily living. This small group atmosphere provides a great place for us to support and encourage one another. Childrens Ministry provided. Register at the Family Ministry Kiosk on Sunday mornings through January 15.

Divorce Care

Ongoing Group Sundays @ 10:50am / A100B January 16 - April 9 Mondays @ 6:30pm / A-110 Divorce Care focuses on the importance of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ in healing from divorce. Explore what the Bible says about divorce, why it hurts so much, and how to stabilize your life. Learn to deal with anger, depression, loneliness, new relationships, financial survival, children, forgiveness, reconciliation, and growing closer to God. Childrens Ministry provided. For the Monday evening session, register at the Family Ministry Kiosk on Sunday mornings through January 15. Registration not required for the Sunday morning ongoing group.

ReEngage

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Beginning January 25 / Wednesdays @ 6:00pm / B201 ReEngage offers hope to marriages by helping couples move toward oneness through stories of grace, teaching and small groups. Would you rate your marriage as a 2 or a 10? Maybe even a 0? You are not alone. Whether your marriage needs to be REIGNITED, or is in need of a complete RESURRECTION, ReEngage is a safe place for couples to RECONNECT. Join us for 16 weeks for praise and worship, a teaching or a testimony by a couple who has experienced victory in the midst of hard times, and small group time which follows the ReEngage curriculum. Childrens Ministry provided.

Couples Coaching Couples (C3)

Beltway Park is blessed with many couples that have immense spiritual maturity and incredible insight into the relationship between a husband and wife. These couples serve as coaches for a set season to help couples who are:

Single but pursuing marriage Married and facing real struggles in their relationship Married and want to make their marriage even stronger and
more fulfilling If you are interested in serving as a coaching couple or if youd like to meet with one of our couples, please contact Mike Hill.

Young Marrieds Class

Sundays @ 9:00am Join Shane & Kim Robertson in this discussion-oriented class designed for newlyweds (married 1-3 years) and engaged couples. Gary Chapmans book, Things I Wish Id Known Before We Got Married, is packed with wisdom and tips that will help many develop the loving, supportive and mutually beneficial marriage men and women long for. *Book available in The Learning Center.

Marriage on the Rock

January 15 March 25 Sundays @ 9:00am

Society requires years of preparation for almost any significant career endeavor, but demands no real preparation for one of the most crucial undertakings in life: marriage. In an age of disposable marriage and information overload, where can couples turn for real answers that will make their relationships work? Only to God. Marriage on the Rock and its ten DVD sessions clearly detail Gods principles that will turn disillusioned, divorcebound marriages into satisfying relationships. *Discussion Guide available in The Learning Center.
Laura Bentley Email: laurabentley@beltway.org Phone: 325.692.6540, x125

Contact: Mike Hill Email: mikehill@beltway.org Phone: 325.692.6540, x146

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Freedom Ministries
Freedom Tools Training
Sundays @ 9:00am Beginning January 15

Freedom in Christ

Sundays @ 10:50am Beginning January 15

This class is designed as an indepth study of the war we face as believers in Christ. It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery. (Gal. 5:1) Christ promises His children that knowing the truth will set us free. Do you struggle to identify and break free from condemning thoughts, personal conflicts, behaviors and habits that hold you captive? Are you eager to learn Gods way of fighting the battles and struggles you face? This class is for you. We will search the Word of God to learn what every believer in Christ needs to know about spiritual warfare, freedom, our true identity, God and the invisible battle.

What do you say to someone who is hurting? Kingdom business includes confessing our sins to one another, bringing dark things into the light and praying for restoration. But most people feel ill-equipped, even in close relationships, to help others draw closer to God. Freedom Tools offers an easy-to-follow process that shows how you can make a difference. Prerequisite to attending this class: Must have attended and completed ALL Freedom in Christ classes. You will learn: the root causes of sin and wounding the role of evil in establishing strongholds the way to confess sin, break vows, expel demons, speak forgiveness and extend mercy foundations about God, our enemy and us the Four Doors Father Ladder presenting Jesus and more Inner pain is often inescapable, but healing and wholeness are possible. These proven tools will give you the confidence you need to help others be truly transformed.

Contact: Sherrie Saltzgaber Email: sherriesaltzgaber@beltway.org Phone: 325.692.6540, x129

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Celebrate Recovery
Thursdays @ 7:00pm
Welcome to Celebrate Recovery; we would be honored for you to spend the evening with us. Our desire is that you find a place of healing. The purposes of Beltway Parks Celebrate Recovery is to fellowship and celebrate Gods healing power in our lives through the 12 Steps and 8 Recovery Principles. This experience allows us tobe changedand we open the door by sharing our experiences, strengths and hopes with one another. In addition, we become willing to accept Gods grace in solving lifes problems. By working and applying these biblical principles, we begin to grow spiritually and we become free from our addictive, compulsive, and dysfunctional behaviors. This freedom creates peace, serenity, joy, and most importantly, a strong personal relationship with God and others. As we progress through the program we discover our personal, loving and forgiving Higher Power - Jesus Christ. Childcare is available.

Healing Ministry

7:00pm (Dates below)

Join us as we experience and witness the miraculous move of God in the area of healing. The Healing Team would like to extend an invitation to those in need of healing prayer. If you or someone you know has a desire and need for healing prayer, we have a group of people that are called, gifted and desiring to serve through prayer and intercession. We would love to have the opportunity to join you in your journey to seek Gods healing in your life. Spring prayer dates: January 10 & 26; February 7 & 23; March 6 & 22; April 3 & 19; May 8 & 24. Prayer time begins at 7:00pm.

John 8:32 Freedom Weekend

Date TBA
Watch for further information on this exciting and life changing weekend in upcoming publications. Contact Sherrie Saltzgaber for more information.

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Worship Ministries

MUSIC
Offering our lives an an act of worship... We believe that worship is much more than what takes place during our services while we sing; it can happen anywhere at anytime. Worship Ministry provides many opportunities for you to use and develop ways to express worth to God. We want to help you and others experience God and develop a life of worship.

MEDIA
Media is a powerful tool for communication. All of our corporate meeting rooms are equipped with sound, lights, and video capabilities. We need people who love to work behind the scenes and understand the value of bringing all the technical pieces together so that the congregation has the best opportunity to clearly hear the gospel and be led to worship God. If you are interested in serving on our Media Teams including camera crew, stage crew, lyric presentation and sound engineers, contact the A/V office.

Choir Rehearsal
Wednesdays / 6:15 - 7:45pm

Choir Auditions
Wednesday / January 11 6:00pm / A109 Interested in choir or a Beltway Band? Contact us! Have a song youve written? Send it to us. We cant promise we will be able to use every song but wed love to hear what God has given you!

Contact: Renee Morrow Email: worship@beltway.org or av@beltway.org Phone: 325.692.6540, x119

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Young Adults

20twenty Young Adult Ministry

Resumes January 9 Mondays @ 7:00pm

Relevant

Tuesdays @ 6:30pm / A110 Relevant is a gathering for single adults 30 and up who walk together in their faith and love for Christ. Journey with us as we seek to dig deeper into what the Bible says about the struggles of being single as well as discovering the relevance of the promise that we are never alone. This gathering is designed as a way to build community through Bible study, fun, and outreach.

20twenty is a group for young adults in their 20s to early 30s to come together in fellowship to worship Jesus, and study the Gospel. 20twenty meets on Monday nights at 7:00pm. 20twenty also has Life Groups which are led by young adults for young adults. Life Groups create an environment for genuine community, spiritual growth, and developing servant leaders.

Contact: Lance Huston Email: lancehuston@beltway.org Phone: 325.692.6540, x158

Contact: Mike Hill Email: mikehill@beltway.org Phone: 325.692.6540, x146 Laura Bentley Email: laurabentley@beltway.org Phone: 325.692.6540, x125

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Mens Ministry

The Quest for Authentic Manhood (Part 2)

January 8 - April 1 Sundays @ 9:00am

Mens Fireteams
(Small Groups) Fireteams are a great way to connect & learn from the lives and experiences of other men and offer the chance to mentor and lead younger men into deeper relationships with the Lord.

The Quest is designed to help a man embrace a bolder and more noble concept of manhood. Journey toward real biblical masculinity while fostering deep spiritual, emotional, and personal growth. This study also takes a man inside himself to consider the forces that are shaping or misshaping his personal manhood.

For Men Only Groups

The small groups are safe and confidential and designed for men who struggle with pornography or other sexual issues. Groups focus on encouraging men to pursue sexual purity and accountability among one another.

Mens Breakfast

Fridays @ 6:30am Join us Friday mornings at 6:30am in the Fellowship Hall. Breakfast is $3 and comes with a side order of fellowship, testimonies, and guest speakers.

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Boot Camp Advanced

February 2-5 Big Country Camp, Lueders Boot Camp Alumni, take the next step in your journey into manhood and regaining your heart at Advanced Boot Camp. Step into your destiny as a man in roles of leadership and increased discipleship. Well focus on spiritual warfare, walking as men of integrity, spiritual gifts, and a closer look at who Jesus was and is. Advanced Boot Camp is one day shorter than regular Boot Camp, running Friday evening through late Sunday morning.

Boot Camp

May 17 - 20 Camp Rio Vista, Ingram Boot Camp is a 3-day adventure in the Texas Hill Country based on the Wild at Heart Boot Camp designed by John Eldredge and Ransomed Heart Ministries. Make plans now to join us that weekend in May, Thursday evening through Sunday afternoon. You can attend as a group with the men of your Life Group, co-workers, or friends. Registration will begin in March.

Contact: Randy Reese Email: randyreese@beltway.org Phone: 325.692.6540, x154

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Womens Ministry

Womens Bible Studies

James: Mercy Triumphs (Beth Moore)
Sundays / 10:50am / January 15 - March 4 Wednesdays / 10:00am & 6:00pm / January 25 - March 22 James, Jesus own brother, started out as a skeptic. See how one glimpse of the resurrected Savior turned an unbeliever into a disciple. Bible scholars compare James to the prophet Amos. In other ways, James more closely resembles the Book of Proverbs than any other New Testament book. Topics in this study include: joy, hardship, faith, reversal of fortunes for rich and poor, wisdom, gifts from above, single-mindedness, the dangers of the tongue, humility, and prayer. Workbooks can be purchased for $16.18 in The Learning Center in the south foyer. Childrens Ministry is available for a small fee during the Wednesday morning session of James.

Special Events
Somethings Brewing

Saturday / March 24 6:00pm - 9:00pm / B201 Connecting Generations with Friendship All Women are invited to join us for a special time of fun and encouragement. University and 20-something women will have the opportunity to mix with older women in a relaxed atmosphere. Life will be the topic of discussion during our panel time. You dont want to miss our Cups of Blessing, which are unique mugs passed from one generation to the next with the added blessing of friendship! RSVP online at beltway.org/connect/women or at the Womens Ministry Kiosk on Sundays in March. Coffee and snacks provided. Childrens Ministry by reservation only.

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Compassion In Action
Beltway Womens Conference
Saturday, April 28th, 9:00am - 4:00pm Beltway Park Worship Center God is unleashing His women all over Abilene and the world to bring Jesus to the lost, truth and healing to the brokenhearted, and to meet the needs of the less fortunate. Compassion In Action is the call to Wake up and change your world! Beltway women, mark your calendar now for this one day super-charged event.
Contact: DeAnna Fields Email: deannafields@beltway.org Phone: 325.692.6540, x124 Laura Bentley Email: laurabentley@beltway.org Phone: 325.692.6540, x125

Motherhood Groups

Moms in Touch

Mondays @ 8:15am Attention, Moms! Here is an opportunity for you to become part of a group called Moms in Touch International. It is a group of Wylie mothers who meet weekly for one hour to pray and stand in the gap for their children and schools.
Contact: Jill Teague Email: jillmteague@hotmail.com Phone: 325.370.4204

2nd and 4th Mondays of each month / 9:15 - 11:30am (during the school year) MOPS is experiencing Gods love, celebrating motherhood, meeting needs, and making connections. Childrens Ministry is provided.
Contact: Heather Henson Phone: 910.818.7448

MOPS Mothers of PreSchoolers

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University Ministry
College Students! Welcome back to Abilene! We are excited about all that God has in store for you this coming semester as we seek to live out a passion for Jesus and His purposes in the earth. Check out below for the ways you can be involved.

College Park Wednesday Nights

Beginning January 18 7:00pm / Paramount Theatre/ Civic Center Encountering Gods presence with hundreds of other students through passionate, genuine worship and engaging, relevant teaching!

College Park Life Groups

The heartbeat of this college ministry are our Life Groups, student led co-ed small groups that meet weekly in students homes and on campus to live out Acts 2:42-47. Life Groups provide the best opportunity for genuine community and spiritual growth. Find out how to get plugged in at College Park Wednesday night or by checking out our College Park website.

www.beltwaycollegepark.org Twitter: @BeltwayCP Facebook: Beltway College Park

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14:12 School of Discipleship

Term / May 25 August 5 Are you looking for a summer experience that will launch you into whole-hearted love for Jesus and discovering your God-given purpose? That is the purpose of Beltways 14:12 School of Discipleship: equipping 18-25 year olds to live out passionate love for Jesus and discover your God-given purpose!

Class Schedule: Monday - Thursday / 8:30am - 12:30pm Tuition Cost: $550 until January 22 ($650 February 12 & $750 - March 25) 14:12 Mission Trip cost not included in Tuition
More info available at www.beltwaycollegepark.org.

Spring Break Trip

March 20 - 16 We invite you to join us on a journey that will undoubtedly revolutionize your walk with Jesus and understanding of what it looks like for true Christianity to be lived out!

Cost will be $300 (includes transportation, all meals, lodging) Location: Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex Mandatory Training Days: February 11 & 25
ADULTS NEEDED! If you are interested in helping serve alongside our college students during this trip, please contact Jeremy West.

Contact: Keith Roberson Email: keithroberson@beltway.org Phone: 325.692.6540, x135 Twitter: @keithroberson24 Drew Dixon University Administration Intern Email: collegepark@beltway.org Twitter: @drewdixon Jeremy West Email: jeremywest@beltway.org Phone: 325.692.6540, x145 Twitter: @jeremypaulwest

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College Park 2012 Summer Short-Term Trips

Each College Park Section is taking an international short-term mission trip. We would love for you to go with us as we go to impact the nations with the love and power of Jesus.

Why Should I Go?

You will be infused with the vision and values of Jesus as you go with your community to make disciples, impacting the nations with the power & love of Christs gospel. Your life will never be the same again!

Each of these trips will be fast paced with a focus on:

Sharing the gospel with the lost Healing the sick and ministering to the poor Baptizing and discipling new believers Planting churches in cities and villages

Locations for 2012*

Honduras (June 3 - 12) Leaders: Logan Cole & Ashley Del Real Cost: $1,500 Trinidad (June 22 - July2) Leaders: Jeremy Kirles, Meguell & Brittany Suell Cost: $1,500 India (June 30 - July14) Leader: Nathan Healy Cost: $3,000 14:12 School of Discipleship Trip (July 16 - 30) Leader: Jeremy West Cost: $3,000 For 14:12 Students & Staff only

*Going on the Spring Break Trip is a pre-requisite and part of the training process for all College Park Summer Trips.

Contact: Keith Roberson Email: keithroberson@beltway.org Phone: 325.692.6540, x135 Twitter: @keithroberson24 Drew Dixon University Administration Intern Email: collegepark@beltway.org Twitter: @drewdixon Jeremy West Email: jeremywest@beltway.org Phone: 325.692.6540, x145 Twitter: @jeremypaulwest

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Youth

www.beltway.org/connect/youth
Twitter: @beltwayyouth Facebook: Beltway Youth

Sundays
9:00am
Jr. High & Sr. High DGroups Begins January 8 These are our small groups broken down by age and gender. These groups allow students to grow in relationship with one another and with God through deep discussions, prayer times, and fun.

Wednesdays
6:00pm
Rooted Begins January 4 Junior high mid week service - This is a time of high energy with games, worship, videos, skits, and teaching. Rooted is an event that is geared for a fun time of growing in God in which students who come regularly to first time visitors will have an enjoyable time of growing in their relationships with one another and with God.

7:30pm
ReCharge Begins January 4 Sr. High School mid week service - This is a high energy night that will be a setting of fun growth in God through games, videos, worship, skits, and teachings.

Contact: Leighton Lockett Email: leightonlockett@beltway.org Phone: 325.692.6540, x103 Geoffrey Turner Email: geoffreyturner@beltway.org Phone: 325.692.6540, x149 Twitter: @geoffreyturner

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Special Events

Disciple Now

February 10 12 / All Current 7th-12th Grades This will be a time for students to grow more in love with the Lord, and with their fellow students. We will have students in houses all across Abilene and the Big Country. Cost: $50

Junior Leadership Trip

April 20 - 21 / Current Juniors in High School This will be a time of fellowship and training for the Juniors, in preparation for their Senior year. Cost: $0

Mission America: New Orleans

Youth Camp

March 10 16 / Current 9th12th Grades A group of students will go into the places in New Orleans that were ravaged by Hurricane Katrina, and help rebuild the city. This will be a great time to serve in an area that is still hurting. Cost: $450

May 28 - June 1 / Current 6th12th Grades Beltway Youth will be participating in their own camp. This will not only be a great time of fun, but the worship and teaching will be outstanding. If you have felt like it is hard to get to know everyone (or anyone), camp is a great time to do that. Cost: $299/$325/$350

Contact: Leighton Lockett Email: leightonlockett@beltway.org Phone: 325.692.6540, x103 Geoffrey Turner Email: geoffreyturner@beltway.org Phone: 325.692.6540, x149 Twitter: @geoffreyturner

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Beltway Kids

Kids Park

Resumes January 8 / Sundays @ 9:00am 1st-6th Grade Kids Church Service Awesome, age-appropriate service where kids encounter Jesus in a fun and exciting way that is just for them! Even though Kids Park is our Kids Church Service, we begin and end the service in small groups! Heres how itll work 1. 2. Check your child in at one of our 3 check-in locations Take your child to his/her classroom upstairs

1st Grade: KP 214 2nd Grade: KP 201 3rd Grade: KP 202 4th Grade: KP 204

5th Grade: KP 205 6th Grade Boys: KP 217 6th Grade Girls: KP 218

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Small Groups will have Kids Park Shepherds waiting for them in their classroom with an exciting activity to welcome them and prepare for the days theme. When its time for Praise & Worship, all of the small groups will join together in the Gym with our Kids Park Band to give honor to Jesus! We will separate by ages for a more focused teaching time as well.

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1st-5th Grades: Gym

6th Grade Boys: KP 217 6th Grade Girls: KP 218

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At the end of service each group will return to the classroom where you dropped them off, so they will be ready to be picked up there!

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Beltway Kids Weekly Minsitries

Nursery
Sundays @ 9:00 & 10:50am Wednesdays @ 6:00pm Ages 8 weeks-2 years Our teachers and volunteers love to show the children the love of Christ each week and teach them Bible Truths!

MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers)

2nd & 4th Mondays @ 9:00am Group of moms who come together to encourage and teach one another during some of the most important years in childrens lives!

Preschool Bible Classes

Sundays @ 9:00 & 10:50am 3 years to Kindergarten Each week our Bible Study teachers use simple Bible stories, crafts, and games to teach the children at their own level.

Bible Classes
Resumes January 8 Sundays @ 10:50am upstairs in Kids Park Building 1st-6th Grade Small Group Classes providing amazing age-appropriate opportunities to encounter Jesus each week!

Kiddie Park
Sundays @ 10:50am 5 years Kindergarten Each Sunday morning we worship together in a large group and then break up into smaller groups to learn Bible lessons through craft and prayer groups!

AWANA
Resumes January 8 Sundays @ 4:55pm 3 years-High School A relaxed atmosphere where kids can enjoy AWANA games, hear challenging Bible messages, and memorize the Word of God. AWANA helps build a strong foundation for kids to form a Biblical worldview.

Worship Warriors
Wednesdays @ 6:00pm Ages 3 years to Kindergarten Each week our Bible Study teachers use simple Bible stories, crafts, and games to teach the children at an age-appropriate level!

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Kingdom Kids
Sundays @ 9:00am in KP101 Special Needs Ministry Designed to minister to children who are developmentally delayed or physically challenged, with leaders who are experienced, trained, and gifted in ministering to the children they teach each week.

Wednesday Night Elementary Ministries

Resumes January 4 / 6:00-7:30pm

Wednesday Warriors
1st-5th Grade An exciting time for kids to encounter Jesus up close and have fun at the same time.

Praise Team Class

1st 6th Grade (with Parent Permission & Application) Class will be offered twice each monthsee website for schedule! Come and join us as we explore what it means to have the heart of a worship leader--as well as learn new songs and motions to prepare to help lead worship in Kids Park on Sunday.

6th Grade D-Groups

6th Grade Boys/6th Grade Girls Boys and Girls separated for a small group designed just for them, where they can encounter Jesus and build relationships to help them grow in their faith.

Contact: Barb Prim Email: barbaraprim@beltway.org Phone: 325.692.6540, x140 Kimi Byington Email: kimibyington@beltway.org Phone: 325.692.6540, x116 Chris Smith Email: chrissmith@beltway.org Phone: 325.692.6540, x127 Josh Hardwick Email: joshhardwick@beltway.org Phone: 325.692.6540, x142 Randy Turner Email: randyturner@beltway.org Phone: 325.692.6540, x114

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Baby Dedications
Any age child Great opportunity for families to publicly declare their desire for their child to be raised in the truth of Gods Word and the leading of the Holy Spirit. Spring Dates: March 4 (Entry Deadline: January 31), May 6 (Entry Deadline: March 30)

AWANA Games
March 3 / Location: TBA Area-wide competition AWANA Games. for

AWANA Cubbies Awards

Sunday / April 29 End-of-year awards ceremony for Cubbies who have participated in AWANA this year.

AWANA Quizzing
March 3 / Location: TBA Area-wide competition Scripture Memory. for

AWANA Awards (Sparks, T&T)

Sunday / May 6 End-of-year awards ceremony for students who have participated in AWANA Sparks & T&T this year.

CAMP BONITA Registration Information

Camp Bonita - June 11-15, 2012 / near Ruidoso, NM

Registration Begins Sunday, March 18

Early Bird Rate: $210.00 on or before Sunday, April 8 Regular Rate: $235.00 after April 8

(if registered with $100.00 non-refundable deposit by April 8) (registration and $100.00 non-refundable deposit required to hold spot)

Camp Registration Deadline: Sunday, May 27

Camp Bonita Parent Meeting
May 20 @ 4:30pm / Gym

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Easter Resurrection Breakfast

Saturday / April 7 9:00am Noon Celebration for children ages 5 years 6th Grade and their parents/grandparents to attend together! Breakfast, worship, fun activities, and special presentation to help us celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus! *RSVP required for attendance

Kids Park Game Nights

4th-6th Grade Game Night Friday / Feb. 3 / 7:00 9:00pm 1st-3rd Grade Game Night Friday / Mar. 2 / 7:00 9:00pm Want to have some fun playing some crazy games and hanging out with your friends? Invite someone who doesnt attend church anywhere, come and join us in the Beltway Park Gym for a great time!

Kids Park Store

Kids Park Store is an opportunity for your child to spend his/her Kids Park Bucks theyve earned in various ways (bringing their Bible to Kids Church, sitting near the front, bringing guests, etc.) Kids Park Store will typically follow the schedule below: (with exceptions for holidays, etc) 1st Sunday: 1st & 2nd Grades 2nd Sunday: 3rd & 4th Grades 3rd Sunday: 5th & 6th Grades

6th Grade Promotion Party

Friday / May 4 / 6:00-8:00pm Prime Time Entertainment Center This party is our way of blessing our 6th graders as they graduate from Childrens Ministry into our Youth Ministry! This will be a night of fun, as well as an opportunity to meet our Youth Pastors and hear from them what its like to be a part of Beltway Park Youth Ministry. Parents, there will also be time for you to ask questions about Youth Ministry while your 6th grader enjoys some fun! For more information about any of these ministries, contact Barb Prim.

Kick Start Class

February 5 & April 29 / 9:00am Is your child asking questions about salvation, baptism, Lords supper, or any other issue of faith? This class is a great tool for you to take advantage of! Parents are encouraged to attend with your child.
Contact: Barb Prim Email: barbaraprim@beltway.org Phone: 325.692.6540, x140

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Kids Club @ the Park

Monday Friday / 3:00 6:00pm Ages 5 18 Registration Fee $25.00 The mission of Kids club @ the Park is to provide a faithbased program ensuring a safe environment for the children in our community with programs that emphasize education, the arts, fitness and character building activities. Staff: Kids Club @ the Park staff consists of various highschool and university students from the Abilene area, who are also leaders in our community. Each individual staff member contributes their own unique gifts and talents to our many programs. With our ratio at 1-14, our staff can effectively render the environment in which your child will grow, laugh, learn and have fun. Most importantly, however, your child will be loved and cared for. From the moment your child steps off the bus, he/ she will be greeted by name and with a smile. (All staff have undergone criminal background checks to ensure the safety of each child in our program.) Transportation is provided by the WISD school bus to the Club. Call about our monthly dues which are on a sliding scale. We follow the WISD School schedule and are not open during school holidays.

BE ON THE LOOKOUT for Summer Club registration

Open for Kids Club Members: March 1 Open for Kids Club Non-members: April 2

See our Website for more information.

www.beltway.org/ministries/kids/kidsclub

Contact: Linda Griggs Email: lindagriggs@beltway.org Phone: 325.692.6966 Tim Cox Email: timcox@beltway.org Phone: 325.692.6966

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Servanthood Ministry

Home Team Ministry

The Beltway Park Home Team works on the front lines as well as behind the scenes to make this a great place to worship and fellowship each week. Ministry opportunities in this area include: Ushering, greeting, communion preparation, baptism assistance, parking lot patrol, library assistants, new member hospitality, special events service, worship center clean-team and many other places to use your time, talents and energy for the Kingdom purposes.
Contact: Marilyn Smith Email: marilynsmith@beltway.org Phone: 325.692.6540, x121

Beltway Sports

We will have several teams playing softball in city leagues this spring, both mens teams and co-ed teams. Let us know if youd like to join a team or start a new one. Contact Mike Hill for more information. Visit beltway.org/connect/sports, check out the schedule, then head out to Nelson Park and support our teams!
Contact: Mike Hill Email: mikehill@beltway.org Phone: 325.692.6540, x146

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Outreach and Missions

Beltway Park is dedicated to presenting Jesus Christ personally to this generation, to mobilizing as many as possible to help in this task, and to the training and equipping of believers for their part in fulfilling the Great Commission. As citizens of Gods kingdom, we are called to love, worship, and obey our Lord, to love and serve His body, the church, and to present the whole gospel for the whole person throughout the whole world. Beltway Park provides various ways for you to be the hands and feet of Jesus to this generation through local outreach (The Ramp) and short term mission trips (School of Missions) around the world.

The Ramp

Local Outreach
There are countless opportunities right here in Abilene to affectively share the gospel: visit The Ramp for more information and specific ministry opportunities.

Contact: Tommy Hood Email: tommyhood@beltway.org Phone: 325.692.6540, x157 Diane Monteith Email: dianemonteith@beltway.org Phone: 325.692.6540, x128

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School of Missions
School of Missions is the umbrella ministry for all short-term mission teams endeavoring to share the heart of Beltway Park to partner with local churches in the Nations of the earth. The emphasis of the school is team preparation, understanding cross-cultural ministry and service to the local churches we partner with. The School fosters unity of purpose between all of the teams being sent out from Beltway Park. During the year the School of Missions will provide four sessions for mission teams to worship and pray together, and hear a short teaching on various pertinent topics. Participation in these sessions is for all team members. We encourage everyone to experience the hands-on ministry of sharing Jesus through a short-term mission trip. Whether using a puppet, hammer, stethoscope, playing baseball or engaging in one-on-one evangelism, youll have the opportunity to reach the lost and brokenhearted. To find the trip that best fits you or your family visit : beltway.org/serve/missions/trips

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