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!
Special Offering for Kyu & Anna
Kyu & Anna have been serving in Medellin, Colombia doing pastoral care, family discipleship ministry, media, and worship. They recently transitioned to a new role to become Ministry Directors for Guatemala and Honduras as of April 2025. Sadly, on December 21, 2025, their apartment in Colombia caught fire, and they lost everything. They need to rebuild completely, from their personal belongings and homeschooling supplies to all their ministry equipment. They are grieving and have temporary help but need major help as they rebuild.
The family needs prayer and financial support.
Please prayerfully consider supporting the family.
Prayer Requests:
Pray as they continue to process, mourn, and work through the logistics of closing their time in Colombia before heading to Home Ministry Assignment in the US.
Pray for favor in the legal/formal processes due to the fire incident.
Pray for wisdom and endurance for many difficult decisions, and for their faith to be continually strengthened.
Pray for unity and kindness to one another as a family.
Pray for physical strength and health, rest (sleep has been difficult) and peace.
Financial Support - 2
ways to make a donation:
1) ONLINE: through Bethel GivingFire – select Special Offering “Kyu & Anna family”
2) CHECK OR CASH: check payable to “Bethel Church” with memo: “Kyu & Anna family.”
Please email missions@bethelchurchem.org if you would like to connect with the family and receive their prayer newsletter. You can also follow them on kimcamino.com.
Women's Souper Saturdays
Ladies - the women’s ministry will be holding more opportunities for women to meet! 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!
Please note the Souper Saturday is cancelled for January 24 due to incoming weather! Please stay safe ladies!
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.
Men's Breakfast Fellowships
Men, please join as we gather for a time of spiritual encouragement and fellowship on Saturday, January 31st 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!
Please RSVP online (so we can prepare enough food) and join us on January 31st.
Bookmark the remaining 2026 dates: 2/28, 4/25, 5/30, 6/27, 8/29, 9/26.
NEW CLASS: Building a Culture of Evangelism
We know the Gospel is beautiful, but we often fear outsiders view it as irrelevant or repellent. This cultural disconnect makes sharing our faith feel daunting. Join us for Building a Culture of Evangelism, a 5-week class where we'll cover recurring themes that our culture can’t stop talking about. By applying these magnetic points, we can proclaim the gospel with a framework that connects to our ever-changing world.
The class begins on Sunday February 1, 2026 and will end of March 1, 2026. Sign up online!
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.
Sunday Lunch
Back by popular demand, Sunday lunch will be served on the first and third Sundays to create a space for connection and fellowship. So please look forward to enjoying lunch together after service in the MPR!
Women’s Connect Table
Ladies - we know it can be hard to meet and get to know other women at our church, especially in different life stages. The women's ministry is hosting a Women's Connect Table on the second Sunday of the month. So join us in the MPR after service at the blue table! We'll have refreshments and would love to meet you.
Parents Night Out
Moms and dads, save the date to drop off your kids at church for a fun night with our Light & Salt and BCF members so you can have a Valentine’s date night. Registration link and more details to come!
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, February 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.
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. Or join us online on Wednesday mornings at 6:15am - we are now meeting on Google Meet!
Get men’s prayer meeting information HERE.
Please note - there will be NO Sunday 9am prayer meeting on 10/19 (picnic day).
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 prayer@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.