Announcements
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)
Peru Missions
Help support the Peru mission team in two ways: On Sunday June 14 there will be a lunch fundraiser. You can enjoy chicken salad sandwiches, dessert and beverages. And buy homemade frozen pork cutlets (tonkatsu) to take home for dinner.
The team will also be taking donated fall and winter clothing. Drop off new and gently-used clothes on June 14 and 21 in the BPC lobby.
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 remaining 2026 dates: 8/29, 9/26.
Women’s Freezer Meal Fellowship
Ladies, mark your calendars for our next Women's Ministry Fellowship when we will prepare and freeze meals that can be used for meal trains and to bless members of our church family during times of need, whether that's the arrival of a new baby, a season of loss, illness, or other hardships.
God has uniquely called women to be helpers and life-givers within His kingdom, and this is a wonderful opportunity to live out that calling in a practical way with compassion and care for our church family. All women are welcome to join for a morning of fellowship and serving.
Please sign up here to donate funds for groceries, ingredients and food containers which we’ll use to package the meals.
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. Early bird registration ends 6/15.
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, June 13
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.
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!
Family Groups
Marriage and parenting have many joyous moments. But they also come with many difficult trials that can make you feel alone in your struggle. As part of our church body, you don't have to do it alone. Join a family group. Be a blessing and be blessed as you share life together and encourage each other with God’s promises.
Church Building Repair Report
If you ever notice something that needs repair or service in the church building, please submit the Building Repair Report to let the building ministry know! It takes a congregation to keep our church in good shape.
Prayer Requests
Let's earnestly go to God together with your prayer requests! Send your prayer requests confidentially to the prayer team. We can also request a prayer team member to meet to pray with you.
Email prayerministry@bethelchurchem.org anytime.