Announcements
EM Retreat 2026
The EM retreat is finally happening this weekend, September 11th and 12th! The theme is "A House Built on Promises: God’s Intergenerational Blueprint for His House.”
Instead of going away, we'll be holding our first ever EM retreat at church. The retreat schedule and format will be like our usual retreats starting with a session on Friday night, all day Saturday and ending with a message on Sunday morning. But everyone will be able to go home to sleep in their own beds. We hope that this will allow more people to join us!
We have a special speaker, Pastor Steve Chang, coming from California, and a children's pastor, Kathy Hong, coming to run the children's program. Registration begins today!
You can register online. If you have questions, please check the Retreat Page.
Payment can be made online here.
We hope everyone will join us.
Small Groups 2026-27
Small groups offer an intimate setting to share life's journey, participate in the grace of table fellowship, and engage in a deep, life-transforming study of God's Word. We gather around the person of Jesus Christ, seeking to know Him more deeply and to be formed together by His Word and Spirit.
Groups are available in a variety of formats, including in-person, hybrid, and online.
This year, we'll journey through Ephesians, where the Apostle Paul gives us a breathtaking vision of God's purposes in Christ, not merely a set of instructions for better living, but the unveiling of a Kingdom. Paul shows us a King who has been raised and seated far above every rule and authority and a people who have been raised and seated with Him, as fellow citizens of God's Kingdom. This is bigger than personal transformation; it's the announcement of a new reality, a new humanity, a new family built together into one dwelling place for God.
We'll explore the riches of our identity as citizens of this Kingdom, the grace that has brought us near to God and to one another, and Christ's purpose to form us into one mature body that reflects His filling us to fullness with Himself. And because we belong to a Kingdom, Ephesians calls us to walk in a manner worthy of it—not behavior modification for its own sake, but the natural life of citizens who already belong to the King. We'll grow together in love, holiness, unity, and mission—not to earn a place in the Kingdom, but because we already have one.
Sunday Lunch Service
Sign up online!
It's the EM's turn to serve Sunday lunch in two weeks! Please sign up online to serve our church family! We need help prepping on Saturday, September 19th and cooking and serving on Sunday, September 20th.
Volleyball Tournament
Bethel will be hosting a Fellowship volleyball tournament on October 10th. Just like with the flag football tournament, the volleyball tournament will be an opportunity for different churches in the area to connect with each other as well as promoting connections within their own communities. We share the same goal of creating a warm, welcoming space for believers and non-believers. We will be having our first meeting on Saturday, September 19th at 7pm in the MPR.
Men's Breakfast Fellowships
Men, please join as we gather for a time of spiritual encouragement and fellowship. We will be meeting in the old fellowship hall for a time of worship followed by breakfast fellowship. Looking forward to seeing you there!
Women’s Fall Fellowship
Ladies save the date for the women's fall fellowship on Saturday, October 10th. Iron Sharpens Iron! Join us for an afternoon of exercise for all fitness levels, fellowship and encouragement in the Word. RSVP coming soon!
BECM Parents’ Orientation
Sunday, September 13th at 11:15am in the Faith Chapel.
During the orientation, we will share important information about:
BECM Vision & Logistics
Praise Team
PTA
AWANA (Wednesday Program)
We are also looking for parents who would be willing to serve as Room Parents for each class. Thank you for your partnership with BECM!
For more information please email Pastors Yo-Jung Han at yojunghan@bethelchurch.org or Soojung Sung at soojungsung@bethelchurch.org.
Flag Football
Bethel has been hosting the Annual Fellowship Bowl Tournament for about 10 years now. Our goal has been to provide churches an opportunity to connect within their own communities as well as offer a welcoming environment to those who may have stepped away from the faith. By combining the joys of community with the uniquely competitive nature that flag football brings, we hope to create a warm, hospitable space for believers and non-believers.
Thank you to everyone who made it out to the First Ever Fellowship Bowl Kick-Off Event on Sunday, August 30th! We had a great turnout of over 30 people! There was a mix of seasoned players as well as brand new church attendees! We're excited to get the season started!
Practices for the women's and men's teams will begin Sunday, September 6th from 2-4pm on the field behind Burleigh Manor Middle School.
For more information, please feel free to reach out to Nicole Kwak or Sam Baeq!
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!
GriefShare: Surviving the Holidays
The holiday season can be a time of celebration, but for those who are grieving the loss of a loved one, it can also bring renewed sadness and loneliness. If you're facing the holidays with a heavy heart, Hope;together Ministry invites you to GriefShare: Surviving the Holidays.
This encouraging seminar is designed to help you prepare emotionally and spiritually for the holidays ahead. You'll discover practical ways to navigate holiday traditions, manage difficult emotions, and find encouragement through the support of others who understand your journey. Most importantly, you'll be reminded of the comfort, peace, and lasting hope we have in Christ.
Two identical sessions will be offered:
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Tuesday, December 1, 2026
Choose the date that works best for you. Whether your loss is recent or happened years ago, you'll find a warm welcome and caring support at this session.
For more information, please contact Jin Park at jin.park@bethelchurchem.org.
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, September 12
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.
Corporate Prayer
Prayer is the lifeblood of the church, serving as the essential spiritual engine that strengthens the body and unites us in Christ. Let's cover our church, its ministries and servants in prayer every single day. We invite everyone to sign up online for a regular time to pray during the week using the corporate prayer requests which are posted online. We look forward to seeing how God will be glorified as we grow more devoted in prayer.
Missions Pledge 2026
Everyone is invited to partner in the global work of the gospel by pledging to pray, to give, and to go. Please prayerfully consider how you will support missions this year.
You can submit your pledge online here.
Children’s Ministry Volunteers
Our Children's Ministry is looking for more teachers to help disciple the next generation! If you have a heart for children and a desire to share God's Word with them, we'd love for you to join our team. Please reach out to Pastor SJ at soojungsung@bethelchurch.org if you're interested or would like to learn more. Thank you for prayerfully considering how you can be part of this ministry!
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.
Prayer Drop Box
Did you know the EM has an intercessory prayer team and that they want to pray for you? You can now drop prayer requests in the offering and prayer drop boxes in the back of the Promise Chapel. There are prayer request forms located on the side of the boxes.
You can also email prayerministry@bethelchurchem.org at any time!