Announcements
Summer Plug-In
All are invited to join us for a weekly dinner, fellowship and sharing.
Dates: July 8, July 15, July 22 and July 29.
5:45pm in the MPR. For all ages and stages.
EM Marriage Seminar
The Family Ministry is hosting a marriage seminar on August 8th! Join us for a day of encouragement, learning, and fellowship as we explore God's design for marriage and strengthen our relationships through biblical teaching and practical applications.
Registration fee $10 per person. Childcare and lunch will be provided.
Scripture Keychain Announcement for Family Worship
We will be holding a special Family Worship service on August 23rd. The children's ministry invites all of our EM adult members to make Scripture keychains for our students as a meaningful gift to prepare for the new school year. You'll make two keychains - one for the student to attach to their backpack as a daily reminder of God's Word throughout the school year. And one for the student to give to a friend as a way to share the love of Jesus and the good news of the gospel.
Please pick up a kit after worship, make it at home with prayer, and return the finished keychains. Directions are below. The keychains will be presented to students during Family Worship on August 23rd.
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!
EM Retreat 2026
We are excited to announce the EM retreat happening this fall the weekend of 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, there is a retreat information table in the MPR after service.
There is a discounted early registration rate in effect for the first two weeks until August 9th! Payment can be made online here or in person by cash or check at the Retreat Information Table on Sundays.
We hope everyone will join us.
BCF Summer Retreat
It's time again! College students - join us for our annual BCF summer retreat. Come be blessed by the Word, spend time in worship and prayer, and enjoy fellowship with your BCF brothers and sisters. We're so excited and pray that you'll join us! Please register below!
DATE: August 20 - August 23, 2026 (Thursday - Sunday)
LOCATION: Black Rock Retreat Center (1345 Kirkwood Pike, Quarryville, PA 17566)
WHO: Incoming freshmen (class of 2030) - graduated seniors (class of 2026)
THEME: One in Christ (Ephesians 4:4-6)
GUEST PREACHER: Pastor Daniel Penn Kim (Exilic Church)
Register here! Special rate for incoming freshmen.
Venezuela Earthquake Relief Special Offering
In response to the devastating earthquake that recently struck Venezuela, Bethel's Center for World Missions has set up a special offering to provide emergency relief through one of our supported missions agencies, the Korean American Food for the Hungry International (KAFHI). 100% of the designated offering will be distributed through KAFHI to support emergency relief efforts in Venezuela. You can donate online through Giving Fire by selecting "Special Offering" then "Venezuela Earthquake Relief." You may also donate by cash or check in the offering box at the back of the chapel.
Truths We Believe: The Westminster Confession of Faith
Sundays, 11:30am-12:45pm in BPC Classroom 4/5. June 28 - August 23.
What do we believe, and why? For centuries, the Westminster Confession of Faith has stood as one of the clearest and richest summaries of biblical Christianity—and it remains the theological foundation that roots our church in the Reformed tradition.
Join us for this 9-week class as we explore these core truths together through engaging discussion and practical application. You'll deepen your understanding of God's Word and connect with a warm community along the way.
All are welcome—no background required. Register online today!
CLASS SCHEDULE:
6/28- Foundations (1-2)
7/5- Decrees of God (3-5)
7/12- Sin and the Savior (6-8)
7/19- Salvation (9-18)
7/26- Law and Liberty (19-20)
8/2- Worship (21-22)
8/9- Civil Government and Family (23-24)
8/16- Church (25-31)
8/23- Last Things (32-33)
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, August 8
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.
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!
Bookmark the last remaining 2026 dates: 8/29 & 9/26.
Pastoral Staff Update
BYG Welcomes New Assistant Youth Pastor
Praise the Lord! Pastor Kang Mun will be joining BYG (Bethel Youth Group) as our new Assistant Youth Pastor, starting July 1st!
We are so grateful to God for His faithful provision and love over our ministry. We thank all BYG family members for your prayers, patiently and eagerly waiting in hope for God to send us a faithful servant. God answers our prayers! Let’s pray for Pastor Kang and be ready to welcome him. Let’s also pray for BYG with joyful anticipation as our ministry and community step into this new season. Here's a personal introduction from Pastor Kang:
Update from the Senior Pastor Search Committee
On April 30th, we officially closed all applications and recommendations for the calling of Bethel's 7th Senior Pastor. We conducted an initial review of the approximately 50 pastors who applied, and as a result, 4 candidates have passed the first round. We have received all the necessary documents from these candidates and are currently conducting the second round of document reviews. We plan to interview the candidates who pass this second review.
Prayer Requests
Please pray that God will grant the Search Committee spiritual discernment to clearly recognize the pastor He has prepared for our church during the ongoing document reviews and interview process.
Please pray for prepared hearts and safe travels for the committee members who will be traveling out of state for the preliminary interviews.
Please pray for the Holy Spirit's continuous guidance and strength upon the Search Committee, so that they may not grow weary and may faithfully complete this entrusted ministry to the very end.
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.
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.
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!