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!
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 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.
Confronting Christianity Class
Class Description: Join us for a new 6-week discussion series on apologetics! We will be using Rebecca Mclaughlin’s award-winning book, Confronting Christianity: 12 Hard Questions for the World’s Largest Religion. Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your faith as we examine and discuss commonly held objections. Upon signing up, you will receive the book Confronting Christianity as a gift!
Class schedule:
9/28- How Can You Say There’s Only One True Faith?
10/5- How Can You Take the Bible Literally?
10/12- Hasn’t Science Disproved Christianity?
10/19- Doesn’t Christianity Denigrate Women?
10/26- Isn’t Christanity Homophobic?
11/2- Doesn’t the Bible Condone Slavery?
Time: Sundays, 1:30am-12:30pm
Dates: September 28 - November 2 (6 weeks)
Location: BPC Classroom 1 (Lower Level of the Bethel Promise Center)
Contact: Pastor Tony at tony.mershon@bethelchurchem.org.
2025 Fellowship Bowl
The leaves will be turning soon and that means it's time for some football. Bethel hosts the annual Flag Football Fellowship Bowl the Saturday after Thanksgiving. The men's team will begin practicing today at Burleigh Manor! Info about the women's team will be announced soon.
Conctact: Sam Baeq (samuelbaeq@gmail.com) with any questions.
Women's Ministry BCF Welcome Lunch
The women's ministry invites all of our BCF younger sisters to join us for a special lunch on Sunday, September 21st. Please join us so we can treat you to a delicious lunch and so that we can get to know you and pray for you as you start a new school year.
Exit to MPR
We've been blessed with a growing congregation, and with that have come some growing pains. When leaving the chapel after service, please gather and fellowship in the MPR instead of the hallway. The hallway has become so congested after service that it has become difficult for people to walk through and to access the restrooms. Thank you for being considerate of your church family.
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!
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.
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!
Women's Ministry Retreat 2025
The Women’s Ministry is so excited for this year’s retreat! We praise God for our biggest retreat ever with 82 women registered! 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. We will have 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.
Enjoy the playlist of the worship songs we’ll be singing at the retreat: Spotify playlist
RETREAT INFORMATION
Claggett Center
The Claggett Center is situated on 268 picturesque acres with a working farm and fantastic views of Sugarloaf Mountain and the Monocacy River Valley.
It’s located about 45 minutes west of Ellicott City in Frederick County, Maryland.
Address: 3035 Buckeystown Pike, Adamstown, MD 21710
Phone: 301-874-5147
RETREAT SCHEDULE
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2pm - Check-in begins!
4pm - Optional workshop with Sarah Ivill: “How to Lead a Bible Study”
6:15pm - Dinner
7:15pm - Session 1
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8:15am - Breakfast
9:00am - Workshop 1 & Small Group
11:00am - Workshop 2 & Small Group
12:30pm - Lunch
1:30pm - Workshop 3 & Small Group
3:00pm - Free time
5:30pm - Dinner
6:30pm - Session 2
8:00pm - Free time
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8:15am - Breakfast
9:00am - Check-out
9:45am - Sunday worship
11:30am - Departure
FAQ
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Carpools have been coordinated as requested during registration. If you need to update your carpool situation, please contact Sarah Choi at sarahgchoi@gmail.com.
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Lodging is hotel-style with single and double rooms. Unless a roommate was requested at registration, attendees have been given a single room.
All beds are queen-size. Bed linens, towels and basic toiletries are provided, but you are welcome to bring personal toiletries.
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Meals will be served buffet-style in the dining hall. Any dietary accommodations noted during registration have been communicated to the retreat center.
GriefShare
A new GriefShare support group led by the Hope;together Ministry will begin in September. GriefShare is a program held at Bethel which allows those who are grieving the loss of a loved one the opportunity to share, pray, and find comfort through a support group. Each week, we will watch short video seminars on grief and recovery and have the time and space to share with your support group how the video seminars relate to you and what you are going through in your day-to-day life. GriefShare will begin on Tuesday, September 16th and meet every Tuesday from 7 to 9pm for 7 weeks in BPC Classroom 5-6.
Please register online as soon as possible so we can order your workbook before our first meeting. If you would like to learn more about the support group, please email hopetogether@bethelchurchem.org.
Psalm 23
The Psalm 23 Support Group is for those coping with or caring for those coping with mental health. We want to be present in your journey as God Immanuel promises to be with us. We want to pray over and with you in your trials and hardships to God who hears and is compassionate towards us. We want to share perspective that speaks truth and love to cast away the lies that can entrap us. This 7-week session will cover the topic of anxiety. If you are coping with anxiety, please consider joining the group to find a like-minded community that seeks to find freedom and peace in God. Psalm 23 will begin on Tuesday, September 23rd and meet for every Tuesday for 7 weeks from 7-9pm in BPC Classroom 15-16.
Please sign up online. Attendees must be at least 18 years of age. If you have any questions, please email hopetogether@bethelchurchem.org.
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 (location will change to the BPC Sacristy on August 17). Or join us online on Wednesday mornings at 6:15am - we are now meeting on Google Meet!
Get men’s prayer meeting information HERE.
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.
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 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.