life@beacon

Vintage (65+) Kentucky Derby Social...  Join us on Friday, April 26, 2024 from 1:00 PM-3:00 PM in the Genesis Room.  Come join us for some fellowship, fun, games and tea (or coffee) and sweet treats!  Some thoughts on what it takes to "win the race!"  Wear a fedora or a "fascinator" or hat if you have one to add to the fun! You sign up HERE.
Save the Date for PETE... Join us on April 28 at 6:00 PM for Pete, a time of original music, drama, and comedic moments as one man offers all on a spirit lead voyage from fisherman to fisher of men, and unlikely hero is born. Doors will open at 5:30 PM. A love offering will be taken during the show. If you have questions, you can contact the church office.
DivorceCare Class Beginning... A new DivorceCare class will be meeting from April 23rd to July 23rd, 2024 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. DivorceCare’s life-changing support groups welcome people and guide them on the path of recovery after separation or divorce. Over 1 million people have found comfort and hope through this 13-week, video-based series. If anyone is interested or knows someone who would be interested to please sign up at DivorceCare.org and order a workbook. If you have any questions about the class, you can contact Carmela Santoro at 609-271-8488.
The Vine... The Vine will be gathering at Beacon on May 6th at 7:00 PM. The Vine is a ministry that is open to all women. This is a great opportunity to invite a friend to join you! If you have any questions, you can contact the church office.
America's Keswick Spring Ladies Day... Alisa Childers is speaking on Wednesday, May 8 at America's Keswick Ladies Day. She is the author of “Another Gospel? A Lifelong Christian Seeks Truth in Response to Progressive Christianity.”  She is excellent at informing and equipping parents to lead children through spiritual challenges that are coming at teens and others, often from within Christian culture.  For more info and to sign up, click HERE.  You can also check out her podcast.
Vintage (65+) Trip to Longwood Gardens... It's time to take a trip to beautiful Longwood Gardens in PA on Wednesday, May 22.  Rain or Shine.  Meeting at 8:15 AM at church and returning by 5:00 PM.  Registration and payment deadline is May 12!  Cost for those over 65 is $28.  Plus you will need money for lunch and to help with gas.  For details and to register, click HERE.
Annual Women's Retreat at Sandy Cove... Our annual women's retreat will be heading down to Sandy Cove from May 17-May 19. If you're interested in joining us to please call Carmela Santoro at 609-271-8488.
Real Magnolias Candle Making... Join us on May 30th to make 12 oz candles. The cost is $25 (materials such as color, scent and label). We will also be having a potluck dinner. If you're interested in joining us, sign up near the Welcome Desk by May 26st. 
GriefShare Class... There is a GriefShare class currently meeting via Zoom. The class is every Monday from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM via Zoom until July 15. If you would like to join, you can register HERE.
Beacon on Strava... Calling all walkers, hikers, runners, riders, weightlifters, pickleballers, etc... Let's be healthy together.  Join others at Beacon Church that have similar interests. Maybe you don't currently use Strava, but you are tracking your activities using Apple Health, or Fitbit, or Samsung Health?  It's easy to connect those apps Strava, and then join our group at www.beaconefc.org/strava.
Day Camp Volunteers... Day Camp is rapidly approaching and we are in need of your help! If you can volunteer and join us at Day Camp this summer, please let us know by completing our Volunteer Form. You can find it HERE. If you have additional questions, you can reach out to our Day Camp Directors by emailing daycamp@beaconefc.org.
Building Project Volunteers... We're looking for people of all skill levels that would be interesting in helping us finish Phase 1 and move into Phase 2. Can you clean, do sheetrock or trim work, do demo, carry stuff, be a gopher, move furniture, electrical, plumbing, paint, etc? Let us know you're interested and we'll follow up as opportunities arise. Sign up here... https://beaconefc.org/buildingvolunteer
Hope Chest Needs... The Hope Chest has the following needs: pasta, syrup, cooking oil & cereals. Due to limited storage space, we are currently accepting ONLY: gently used & freshly washed Spring & Summer Clothing , gently used Spring & Summer shoes and sneakers. We appreciate your consideration, generosity & donations!
Sunday Set List... "Holy Holy Holy", "10,000 Reasons", "Trust in God", and "Lord I Need You."