Announcements
EM Congregational Meeting
We will be having an EM congregational meeting on Sunday, March 15th immediately following service.
There will also be a Bethel General Assembly on Sunday, March 29th where we will be voting on 2027 elders and deacons.
Easter Choir
All are invited to raise their voices in celebrate our risen Savior this Easter! All voices and ages are welcome!
Contact: hanna.yim@bethelchurchem.org
Women's Spring Fellowship
Ladies - join your sisters on Saturday, March 21st for a special Women’s Missions Night: Helpers in the Harvest. As women are called to be helpers and life-givers, you will have the opportunity to exercise that calling with practical support for our missionaries. You’ll write letters of encouragement and spend time praying for them - providing strength, hope, and care.
BCF ladies and moms are especially encouraged to attend. Please don’t let transportation or childcare be a barrier to this meaningful time of fellowship with your sisters in Christ. We can provide rides and children are always welcome!
Join us at 6:30pm in the Vision Chapel. Light refreshments will be served.
Men's Ministry Tailgate BBQ
Men's Ministry will be hosting a tailgate barbecue in the trailer parking lot next Saturday, March 28th, from 5 to 8pm! Please RSVP online!
Missions Promise Pledge 2026
Throughout March, Bethel EM is holding its Mission Promise Pledge. We are inviting everyone to partner in the global work of the gospel by pledging to pray, to give, and to go. Bethel EM supports 13 missionary families who serve domestically and abroad. Bethel EM also sends 5 short-term missions teams. Please prayerfully consider supporting missions this year. You can submit your pledge ONLINE or fill out a “commitment card” at the Missions Connect table in the lobby.
Transformative Friendships - EM Conference
Building meaningful friendships is often harder than we expect. In an increasingly disconnected culture, cultivating deep and lasting relationships requires intentionality. All are invited to a special EM conference where we will explore a simple and powerful way to cultivate friendships that can build the caring, Christ-centered community God calls us to be.
Registration for "Transformative Friendships" is now open online!
2026 Bethel Scholarship Application
It's that time of year again for the Bethel Scholarship program. The scholarship is available for Graduating High School Seniors in Maryland, College Students, and Seminary Students. The application opens March 2 and closes on April 17. Please apply online!
Baltimore Homeless Ministry
Our church has a monthly outing to Baltimore City to minister to the homeless population in Baltimore City. We prepare meals to distribute as well as clothing donations. This is a fantastic opportunity for small groups and families to serve together. Children are also welcome to come with their parents. The outing is usually on the 2nd Saturday of every month. Please contact Deacon Chun with any questions.
Next Date: Saturday, March 14
Meeting time & place: Orientation at 9:30am in the BPC Lobby. Return to church about 1pm. To help with food prep, please come to the BPC kitchen at 7:30am.
Contact: Deacon Young Wook Chun at young.w.chun@gmail.com.
Women's Souper Saturdays
Women of all ages are invited to come for dinner and cozy, casual fellowship over hearty bowls of soup to warm your tummies and hearts during the winter months.
Please RSVP here - we hope to see you!
Praying the Psalms
Are you looking for a Bible reading plan to help you read God's Word more consistently? Do you long for a richer prayer life? Draw near to God over the next 150 days by reading and praying through the Psalms. The Psalms teach us how to bring all of our emotions and experiences—all of life— to God, so that our lives are transformed by His.
Pick up a copy of the plan outside the Promise Chapel or go online to get a printable copy (provided by The Gospel Coalition.
Please share your story of how God has blessed you through this reading plan by emailing prayerministry@bethelchurchem.org.
Men's Breakfast Fellowships
Men, please join as we gather for a time of spiritual encouragement and fellowship on Saturday, February 28th at 8:00 - 10:30am. We will be meeting in the old fellowship hall for a time of worship followed by breakfast fellowship. Looking forward to seeing you there!
Bookmark the remaining 2026 dates: 4/25, 5/30, 6/27, 8/29, 9/26.
Connect Tables
We know it can be hard to meet and get to know others at our church. The family ministry is hosting a Family Connect Table on the second Sunday of the month. The men’s and women's ministries are hosting Connect Tables on the fourth Sunday of the month. So join us in the MPR after service!
Look for the bright yellow Family Connect Table. The men’s connect table is orange. The women’s connect table is blue. We'll have refreshments and would love to meet you.
2025 Tax Statements
Contribution statements for 2025 are now available to be picked up outside the Promise Chapel. Please pick up the statement by the end of January.
College Shuttle
The College shuttle runs every Sunday morning and afternoon during the school year. We serve several campuses: College Park, and schools in Baltimore City (Hopkins, MICA and Peabody). We are always in need of more drivers! Please SIGN UP HERE TO DRIVE!
Weekly Prayer Meetings
It's easy to slip into a spiritual slumber during summer. Let's stay vigilant by meeting to pray!
Join us Sunday mornings before worship in person at 9am in the BPC Sacristy.
Join us online on Wednesday mornings at 6:15am on Google Meet! (This prayer meeting will end on 3/18. A new prayer meeting will begin after Easter.)
Get men’s prayer meeting information HERE.
Men’s and Women’s Small Groups 2025-2026
A few years ago, Pastor John Piper coined the phrase "small togetherness" in describing small groups. There are "big ways" that the church comes together, primarily corporate worship. But small groups offer an intimate setting to share life's journey and engage in a deep, life-transforming study of God's Word. And so we want to encourage you to sign up for a men's or women's group this fall. There are groups available almost every weeknight in various formats including in-person, hybrid and online.
This year, we'll unpack the word of God in Romans where the Apostle Paul pulls back the curtain on the human condition and then stuns us with the glory of God’s grace in Jesus Christ. Romans will not just teach us about doctrine—it will open our eyes to the greatness of God Himself, and invite us to trust, worship, and follow Him with our whole lives.
We ask that everyone register for small group, including returning members.
Serving Opportunities
Praise God for everyone who came to the ministry fair held on Sunday, June 1st and signed up to serve! You can always find out how to get plugged in and be a part of God's kingdom building work on our website at bethelchurchem.org/serve.