Welcome: Bethel Ministries' Faith Based Transition Program in Boise Idaho

Nothing can fully replace the compound losses which
people suffer from acts of violence and abuse committed against
them by lawless perpetrators. And for this we are very sorry and
compassionate with a desire to see lasting vindication though the one
and only way by which individuals can receive the inner spiritual
healing transformations needed. For both victims and their
perpetrators that way is through Jesus Christ and
'Christ's Ministry of Reconciliation'.

The only way to heal our communities now and in the
future is to fill the needs of both victims and their perpetrators.
Many ministries compassionately deal with the victims needs.
However where the offenders or perpetrators are concerned, there is
little compassion shown which equals 'good people doing nothing to
eliminate this scourge in the land'. Bethel recognises this and sees it's
ministry to be most crucial in facilitating such needs to prevent
potential victims in the future. Bethel Ministries has stepped up to
the plate.

First, by counteracting the results of law enforcement's
simple application - the 'band-aid of incarceration' for a few
months or years and then releasing offenders back into the
community unchanged. But rather to address the causes and effects
which bring about the violence in individuals in the first place. To stop
the vicious cycle of ingrained behaviors of abuse, violence and
re-offense in communities. For offenders, this requires prevention
through intervention, re-education and re-direction at the crucial stage
when first leaving incarceration or during the period of time before
being totally freed into society on their own unsupervised. This is
the hope and desire of Bethel Ministries.

Studies around the world and throughout the United States
show positive results obtained through faith-based recovery
programs. The Bethel Ministries's model is based on successful
Christ-centered programs currently in operation throughout our
country. And this service comes at a time when our society couldn't
need these important programs more. Bethel graduates have well
over a 90% success rate of not re offending and returning to prison.
How could any community fail to see the value of such a ministry in
their own communities? Yet many do. One of our efforts is to
raise community awareness and participation with us in this service.
God continues to bless this ministry in spite of great odds
with miracle after miracle making it truly faith based!

We do not claim to be able to change hearts.
What we are able to do is introduce others to the only One
who can change lives, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We provide
positive Christian living environments and programs supported by the
leadership of local Christian men and women, volunteers, service
organizations and law enforcement agencies. Our Lord Jesus Christ
does the changing while we facilitate the positive support group and
direction in which the lasting transformations can take place.

Learn more about Bethel Ministries purpose, structure,
direction through education, its goals, the programs results and
how the future of Bethel Ministries depends on all of us.

For complete information go to;
Bethel Ministries Program Fundamentals

Bethel Ministries
Boise, Idaho

FINANCIAL
CHALLENGES
IN MONTHS AHEAD
FOR BETHEL
MINISTRIES

Like many
organizations, Bethel
Ministries has been
experiencing severe
financial challenges for
several months and has
consequently curtailed some
of it's life saving operations.
Cutting back means less
service to the community and
is not good news!

To Contribute:
C LICK: different ways you
can h elp support Bethel's
work today!

Your prayers,
and donations of any amount
are especially needed at this
time.

BETHEL HISTORY

Bethel recognized the
importance of developing an
ongoing relationship with Christ
Jesus in each person, wanting
to help men who, having great
obstacles to overcome, desired
the kind of help necessary to
develop a personal relationship
with Jesus and make a new life.

Bethel Ministries believed that
such new Christians would
need support from each other,
the Church, and the greater
community if they were going to
truly change their lives and stay
out of prison. Bethel saw that
men would need help finding
jobs, making new friends,
participating in educational
programs and proper
leadership that would help
them build a whole
new way of living.

The first house was a miracle of
God in that while the creator of
Bethel Ministries was driving
the streets of Boise looking
for a house to serve as a
transitional home, he turned
upon the street by the name,
'Bethel' and as he continued to
drive further down the street, a
"for rent" sign was in plain view.
Of course this immediately
became an inspiration as the
word "Bethel" in Hebrew means
'House of God'! Upon checking
out the rental home the owner
was more than helpful getting
"Bethel Ministries" off the
ground by renting the home to
the ministry. This house was
only the first miracle and
to this day, miracles have
abounded.

Over the years, three
additional transition homes
were added in order to
accommodate more men into
Bethel's program. Bethel has
humbly received awards for it
unique program. In spite of the
continuous ups and downs
from either the economy and or
lack of funding and resources,
Bethel has remained afloat with
God's blessings of 'miracles of
help' through generous
volunteers and offerings.

Today, more than a hundred
men have come through this
ministry. Our graduates are
flourishing as they successfully
continue in a new way of living
with hope and the necessary
tools needed for their future!
The ministry has well over a
90% success rate in men who
have not gone back to prison.
God continues to bless this
ministry in spite of great odds
with miracle after miracle
making it truly faith based!

See more on the motivation
and central core of our
ministry . . .

BULLETIN BOARD



	COULD YOU FILL THIS POSITION? An opportunity to serve as: [Boise Idaho] Treasurer Assistant Bethel has need of a volunteer who has secretarial experience such as Administrative Secretary. The person would be working with the Treasurer as an assistant volunteer to do tasks such as receipting, and writing thank you letters to contributors, and possibly some occasional bookkeeping duties. If interested, please contact Treasurer: Bob Lee at bob_lee@bethelministries.net

BOARD
MEMBERS NEEDED

Dear Brothers and
Sisters in Christ of
Boise, Idaho,

Hi, I am David McKellip,
the Ministry Director for Bethel
Ministries of Boise. I have seen it
every day for over 9 years, God's
grace and love
changing lives!

Bethel Ministries is a
wonderful program that lives
out God's grace and redemption.
Simply put, the program is working!
Men's lives are being changed. As
God touches hearts we are
witnessing radical change in
almost on a daily basis. I would like to
invite you to take a good look at
Bethel and consider
how you and your congregation
might get involved. Bethel is
currently looking for Board
Members. We welcome pastors, or
recommended congregational
members to serve on the Board of
Directors. Please prayerfully
consider this and the many other
opportunities to serve Bethel.

Feel free to call me if you have
questions. Thank you for your
consideration.

Ministry Director,David McKellip
d avidmckellip777@gmail.com
208-866-1502

Bethel Administration
meets at the
Church of The Brethren
2823 North Cole Road
Boise, Idaho 83704

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SPONSORSHIP
OPPORTUNITIES

For those who like to be
part of a Sponsorship Program
and help defray program costs
for deserving residents we
suggest these options as
being very helpful in keeping the
ministries doors open..

OPTION 1
30 day
Bethel Home and Program
sponsorship for one man; $400.00

OPTION 2
Defray program costs for a
deserving unemployed resident
for $100.00 - $400.00

OPTION 3
A gift of $25.00 - $50.00
toward food

OPTION 4
A gift of $25.00 - $100.00
toward utilities.

Contact us about
your sponsorship choices.
Email our Chairman at
outreach@bethelministries.net

See more about
Contributing .

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BETHEL
SPONSOR

Newest
Radio
Interview
On Station
94.1 the voice
On The Program:
Treasure Valley Spotlight

Broadcast on:
September 21, 2009

Featuring Bethel Representatives;
Bethel Executive Director,
Rob Lee and Director of
Operations, Chris Roberts

LISTEN HERE

Bethel Executive
Director,and
Director of
Invitations;
Rob Lee

Director of Daily
Operations;
Chris Roberts

ABOUT
REDEMPTIVE JUSTICE

By David McKellip
Retired Boise, Idaho Pastor
Web Site
http://freed2serve.com/

In this life, Salvation is in part
and not in the whole. What I
mean by that....Salvation, as I
understand it, is a process and
not a place of arriving. Jesus
grace is sufficient for any one
to bring salvation. But the
process doenst necesarily
always happen all at once.
In fact it may take a life time.

I use to tell my kids "Grow Up!"
Salvation is a growing up
process A maturing of the
spirit and soul. We grow in
the likeness of Jesus. We
become more like Him.

Sin is a terrible part of our
world today. It is much a
part of peoples lives. The
Bible says, If some say that
they are not a sinner, they lie
and the truth is not in them.
All sin, and all fall short of the
glory of God.

However the Scripture also
says . . . Continue

BE IN THE KNOW:
SCHEDULE A BETHEL PRESENTATION!

Contact someone in your church or
organization about scheduling a special
family friendly
"Bethel Ministries Presentation",
for first hand information in an informal
community and family friendly presentation including a
question and answer segment! Learn how you can become
proactive in community transformation !

Contact Rob Lee at roblee@bethelministries.net
Ph # 208-724-1734
or fax him your presentation requests to: # 208-345-5331
Other contacts include:
Director of Ministry; David McKellip at Ph 208-866-1502
davidmckellip777@gmail.com
Or Chairman of the Board,
Al Murrey at almurrey@bethelministries.net

To contact these men visit
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WELCOME TO BETHEL MINISTRIES
Bringing Forgiveness and Freedom Through JesusChrist!

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COTTAGE INDUSTRIES?

With economic hardships affecting the Bethel
program criteria requiring Bethel residents to
attain gainful employment, we are exploring the
feasibility of undertaking some Cottage Industries
which will be another important effort in
the year ahead.

Anyone knowing of any cottage industry sell out,
local or out of state or one which could open
another location of operation for an existing
company including equipment and raw materials
for such, or has information concerning
acquisition of manufacturing equipment and or
supplies suitable for supporting any cottage
industry, PLEASE contact us immediately!

We would also like to be informed of anyone
knowing of an industry downsizing or willing to
donate an existing cottage industry to a charitable
non-profit organization, PLEASE contact us!

Call Board Chairman, Al Murrey 1-208-642-2377
or email him at outreach@bethelministries.net