Together let’s read, sing, learn and grow. Bethel invites you to join in any of these opportunities.
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Daily Personal Growth
Let’s Read the Gospels – each month the 4 gospels are read. You can follow along daily for a month or listen each month for a year. Each month is read from a different translation of the Bible. Each day is a quick 10 minutes of listening and ending with a prayer.
The link below takes you to a third party website. Apps and podcasts linked here are not endorsed by Bethel, nor is Bethel endorsed by the creators of the podcasts/websites.
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Listening Links & Apps
Lectio 365 App is a daily guided prayer time – 10 minutes long – both morning and evening. Each devotion includes a scripture reading, guided prayer and reflections. Download the Lectio 365 app in your app store.
Podcast: Back Porch Theology with Lisa Harper, is a deep dive into scripture made accessible by master storyteller, author, speaker and Doctor of Ministry student.
The link below takes you to a third party website. Apps and podcasts linked here are not endorsed by Bethel, nor is Bethel endorsed by the creators of the podcasts/websites.
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Read the Gospels Challenge
Each day will bring a list of some verses throughout Matthew, Mark, Luke and John (You'll be bouncing around a bit!). It may look like a lot, but it shouldn't take longer than 15 minutes or so. In the end, you'll read all 4 gospels in a month in chronological order....so you'll see the different perspectives and details of the Gospel writers on each event! Let's do it!
Daily Scripture Writing
Each month a new list of scripture for each day will be pinned at the top of Bethel's Facebook page. Each month will have its own theme. Writing scripture by hand (or typing) is a spiritual practice that can help people engage with the Bible in a unique way. Grab a journal, set up a Word document and save each month to a folder to create your own personal Bible journey and even a legacy of your writings to pass on to family/friends!
Visit Bethel’s FaceBook Page To Start
Benefits of Scripture Writing
• Writing scripture can help people slow down and focus on each word, distractions fall away, and you engage with the text in meaningful, intentional ways.
• It builds faith and develops a habit of being in God's Word regularly
• Writing scripture can allow for deeper personalization and application.
• Being familiar with scripture helps you help others by having
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Bible Project
BibleProject is a nonprofit, crowdfunded organization that produces 100% free Bible videos, podcasts, articles, classes, and educational Bible resources to help make the biblical story accessible to everyone everywhere.
Group Opportunities
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Join us in October as we study Luke – written by Luke, a companion of Paul, this Gospel emphasizes forgiveness, prayer and joy in Jesus. Over 6 sessions, we’ll take a look at Luke’s viewpoint of the context of Jesus’s birth and His travels from Galilee through Samaria, Judea and onto Jerusalem. We’ll take a look at how Luke turns some conventional thinking of the time and flips it on its head and how Jesus’s gut-level compassion can impact our lives unlike any love you’ll ever know.
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- Meets on the 2nd Sunday of the month (October – May) during worship time – begin in worship with families. After the Children’s Time with Pastor Emilie, kiddos PreK – grade 5 will go to the Gathering Place and meet with Education leaders for activities and learning on the topic of the month. Kids will end worship with their families.
- Families will receive a monthly packet for extension and other topic ideas to use at home
- Intergenerational and Service activities throughout the year integrating our topics and the events of the church year
Sign Up for KidVentures at the link below
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Join us for a 6 session read of How (Not) to Save the World by Hosanna Wong beginning the 1st Monday in July. Click on the RED Summer Book Club Button for more information
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Young people of middle school age will meet following a hybrid model to explore their personal faith and prepare for Confirmation / Affirmation of Baptism
Pastor Emilie will be holding a family meeting with details in October. Watch here for more information about the details of that meeting
Sign up for more information about Steps to Confirmation at the link below.
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Bethel will offer a variety of one-time opportunities to learn about current topics, health and wellness, mental health, financial health and more. Click on the RED Speakers and Workshops button below for specific information.
Jane Salem, Christian Education Ministry Leader:
I am so grateful you stopped by to find out more about our Christian Education opportunities. Here at Bethel, we see Christian education as a vital piece to each person’s faith development. It is one of the most important ways for us to know Christ to not only deepen our relationship with him, but to equip us to spread the good news of Jesus Christ. Our goal is to provide learning experiences to members and friends to create “good soil” within us where faith can grow.
Our website will be a place to find resources, take advantage of online and at home activities, and learn about upcoming classes, discussions or presentations. We intend to use Zoom and live streaming in addition to in person opportunities to give multiple options for access and engagement. We hope you’ll join us for our current offerings. Look for even more opportunities this fall.
+ Prayer 101 – Prayer Basics
+ Adult Topical & Scripture Studies
+ Confirmation Program
+ Quarterly Speaker Series
+ Youth & Intergenerational Programs
