Announcements
New Here?
Welcome to those joining us for the first time! If you’re joining us online, please fill out this form and someone from the welcome team will contact you!
If you are joining us in person, please come to the welcome table right outside the chapel at the end of service. Our welcome team members are wearing bright green “WELCOME” lanyards.
We look forward to meeting you!
Toothbrush & Tumbler Drive
The Baltimore Homeless Missions Outreach is collecting new toothbrushes and like-new tumblers for the homeless. Please drop off donations in the BPC lobby on Sunday, July 27 and August 3 before 11:45am. The donations will be distributed during the August 9th homeless outreach which all are invited to join!
Summer Plug-In
School is out and Summer Plug-In is back! We'll be meeting every Wednesday in July to share fellowship over dinner and meditate on the Word together. All ages, including children, are invited! It's a great opportunity to connect and talk about your faith with people outside your life stage. Join us in the MPR at 5:30pm every Wednesday in July!
BCF Summer Retreat
College students - including incoming freshmen to graduated seniors! Join us for the BCF Summer Retreat, happening August 18-20 at Black Rock Retreat Center in Pennsylvania. This year’s theme is “Set Apart”, and we’re excited to welcome Pastor Joe Park from Open Door Presbyterian Church as our guest preacher. Normal registration is open until July 31st. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity for fellowship and rest with your BCF community before another school year begins! For any questions, please talk to Pastor Joonhee.
Family Day
RSVP here for Family Day: Grace in Every Season!
Saturday, August 9, 2025. 10am - 1pm in the MPR.
Come join us as we wrap up the year together with praise, worship, and family friendly fellowship and activities for all ages! This special event is a time to reflect on God’s faithful grace in every season throughout our family/couples group journey. Lunch will be provided. More details to follow.
Men's Ministry Retreat
Brothers - registration for the Men's Retreat is now open! Join us October 3rd-5th at Refreshing Mountain in PA.
Our speaker guest speaker will be Pastor Dan Hyun.
Register today! Early registration ($125) closes July 31. Regular registration ($150) closes September 26. More details about the retreat will be announced soon!
Family & Couples Groups Survey
Families and couples - the Family Ministry is gathering feedback on your experience with the Family and Couples Groups this past year. Your input is greatly appreciated to help make our groups better. Please share your thoughts by completing the short survey online. 3 respondents will be selected to win a gift card. Winners will be announced at the August 9th Family Day event!
Women's Ministry Retreat 2025
The Women’s Ministry is excited to invite all women to this year’s retreat, happening September 12th through 14th. The theme is “Rooted in Christ, Christ Abiding in Us,” and it will be a meaningful weekend of worship, rest, and connection with one another. This retreat is open to women in every season of life. It’s a time to slow down, be refreshed, and grow deeper in Christ together. We’re excited to welcome Sarah Ivill as our special guest speaker. Her ministry and mission is for women to know the joy of studying Christ in all of Scripture, so that they will grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and be able to proclaim His excellencies to the next generation, to the praise of His glorious grace.
Registration for the fall retreat is now closed! We praise God for our biggest retreat ever with over 75 women registered! The registration form will remain open to get on the waiting list. You may also still register to attend as a day guest for Saturday only.
Thanks to all who donated to help make it possible to generously offer scholarships to allow everyone who wants to attend to join us.
REGISTER HERE for the waiting list or for the Saturday only option.
Weekly Prayer Meetings
As we head into summer, it's easy to slip into a spiritual slumber. Let's stay vigilant by meeting to pray! Join us Sunday mornings before worship in person at 9am. Or join us online on Wednesday mornings at 6:15am - we are now meeting on Google Meet!
Get men’s prayer meeting information HERE.
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 9
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 7:00am.
Contact: Deacon Young Wook Chun at young.w.chun@gmail.com.
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.
EM Retreats 2025
Please pray for the Light and Salt young adults who are going on a retreat the weekend of February 28th. If you can't go, there will be more opportunities this year to retreat with your brothers and sisters in Christ.
Mark your calendars for these weekends for the BCF summer retreat in August and the men's and women's retreats in the fall!
BCF - August 18-20, 2025. At Black Rock Retreat Center in Quarryville, PA.
Women’s Ministry - September 12-14, 2025. At Claggett Center in Adamstown, MD.
The women's ministry is very excited to share that our retreat speaker will be Sarah Ivill, the author of the Isaiah study book that some of our small groups are using this year!
Men’s Ministry - October 3-5, 2025. At Refreshing Mountain Retreat Center in Stevens, PA.
Please be sure to set aside these weekends to deepen our faith and fellowship in the Lord.
Missions Promise Pledge
Everyone is invited to participate in God's kingdom work around the globe by signing up for this year's missions promise pledge! The EM supports 13 missionary families who live out the Gospel by training ministry leaders, discipling missionary kids, reaching out to international students, and serving the material and spiritual needs of refugees. Bethel will also send out several short-term missions teams in 2025, which impact and encourage not only the local community, but also our members who are sent.
Sign up online today to partner and pray with us as we work to share the gospel globally.
NEW 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 prayer@bethelchurchem.org at any time!
Family Connect Table
If your family has been coming to Bethel for a while, but still feel like newcomers, please come to the Family Connect Table!
Hosted by the Family Ministry for families who wish to connect with other families.
Come to the MPR (that's the gym) after service, and look for the bright yellow table with the "EM Family Connect" sign.
We will not be hosting the table on Sundays when lunch is being served.
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.