MEN
Iron Sharpens Iron is for men of all ages, backgrounds, and marital statuses. Together we examine God’s Word through themed messages and discussions, aiming to gain a better understanding of a Christian man’s place in society, his church, and his family. Join us on the 3rd Thursday of the month September-June (except December) at 7:00pm on the Family Center Mezzanine.
WOMEN
The goal of our women’s ministry is to unite and encourage women of all ages as seek to be strong women of God.
• Women at the Well features a time of worship, testimony, biblical teaching, and small group discussion. We invite women of all ages to join us for our 2017-2018 meetings at 7:00pm in the Dining Room:
May 1
• Stitch Chix meets at 7:00pm in Room 103 on the 1st Thursday of the month September-May (except December), a needlework group for ladies who love to knit, crochet, or sew handmade items for various outreaches.
• Hearts of Love widows group meets off-site for gatherings and outings to bring together women in similar circumstances. Contact the church office for more information.
YOUNG ADULTS
• Route33 provides young adults (18-30ish years old) with the opportunity to grow spiritually while building lasting relationships with each other. Join us for worship in the Dining Room on Wednesdays at 7:00pm (look for the R33 table) before our message and discussion in the Welcome Center.
STUDENTS
Proverbs 12:28a says, “In the way of righteousness there is life.” The goal of LIT (Life in TheWay) middle school ministry and TheWay high school ministry is to point students in the way of righteouness and help them build an authentic relationship with Jesus Christ. We also aim to build friendships while having a lot of fun! We plan several events throughout the year and look forward to camp each summer!
To learn more about our PreK-12 school
Click Here:
KIDS
It’s a priority at Bethesda to point our kids to the one true God, that they may experience His love and grace and grow up to know and trust Him. The goal of our Kids’ Ministry is to do this while partnering with parents and equipping families with opportunities and resources to promote spiritual growth.
Excursion Hour (9:00-10:00am) is our “Sunday school” hour for grades PreK-5th.
King’s Island Kids’ Church (10:00-11:30am) runs during the school year months.
Nurseries
Nurseries are available for kids birth-4 years old each Sunday and Wednesday during classes/services.
– Check in 1st-5th grade outside of Room 213
Kids’ Cove (7:00-8:30pm) combines weekly Bible teachings with a variety of fun activities, including our kids’ choir! Kids’ Cove Jr. teaches our youngest kids the great stories of the Bible and reinforces them through songs, crafts, and games!
Nurseries
Nurseries are available for kids birth-4 years old each Sunday and Wednesday during classes/services.
SINGLES
Our singles’ ministry is specifically for unmarried people at least 30 years old who desire to grow spiritually alongside those in a similar stage of life. This ministry meets for both on-site and off-site gatherings throughout the year. Singles are also encouraged to attend the OneWay Connection Class on Sunday mornings in Room 111.
CONNECTION CLASSES
SUNDAYS AT 9:00AM
Bethesda is a Bible-believing, Bible-teaching church. We strive to provide a wide range of relevant instruction through our Connection Classes on Sunday mornings.
In Awe of Him (Room 102)
“The awesomeness of God is seen in many ways: in His purposes, in the arts, in missions, in His love towards us, and in our care for one another. These are our points of application as we study the scriptures together.”
–Linda Cadariu & Mary Parker
The Caring Christian (Room 110)
“Establish meaningful connections with each other in this relationship-based group as we study God’s Word together and challenge each other to apply it to life.”
–Emmanuel Johnson & Ann Barker
Friendship Bible Class (Library)
“Our class aims to provide a warm, supportive environment as we study God’s Word each week, and we also enjoy additional gatherings throughout the year.”
–Rainer Glaser, Herman Liggins, & Joann Spencer
Focus on His Word (Dining Room A)
“Why would God allow a man like Paul the Apostle to spend some of the most significant years of his life isolated in a Roman jail? How was this actually a productive time for him? Join us as we examine these questions and more through a closer look at Paul’s letter to the Ephesians.”
–Jamie Gentile
The Balanced Christian (Dining Room B)
“Is your life in balance? Through interactive class discussions coupled with sound instruction, this class focuses on the goal of daily life harmonized with the Word.”
–Arnold Jones, Winferd Bailey, & Fred Esquivel
Pressing Toward the Mark (Room 104)
“Our desire in studying the Gospel of John is to express the compelling truths from this unique account of Jesus’ life in a way that draws us all closer to Jesus.”
–John Jones & Rick Kuczma
American Sign Language (Room 105)
“Join us for an introduction to American Sign Language, the deaf community, and its culture. Special emphasis is given to signing the Scriptures.”
–Shirley Werner & John Hudson
OneWay Singles (Room 111)
Ages 30 and up
“Our goal is to equip Christian singles to biblically confront worldly influences through interactive discussion.”
–Jim & Mary Visger
Study To Show Thyself Approved (Room 114)
“You will be informed, challenged, and might even leave this class with more questions than you get answered, prompting your own personal study as you grow in your relationship with God.”
–Daryl Perkins
Pre-Service Prayer (Chapel)
“This meeting begins with a brief prayer-focused word of encouragement followed by a time of prayer to bring all aspects of our Sunday morning service before the Lord. Join us as we seek Him together.”
–Dale & Angela Flowers
MISSIONS
What a huge, diverse world we live in; yet each individual person shares the common need for a Savior. Our missions ministry is thankful for a great variety of opportunities, both local and international, to support the men and women who are daily on the front lines of evangelism and service. We encourage you to seek the Lord on how you might join our efforts to Spread the Word and reflect God’s love and compassion around the globe.
MEN
Iron Sharpens Iron is for men of all ages, backgrounds, and marital statuses. Together we examine God’s Word through themed messages and discussions, aiming to gain a better understanding of a Christian man’s place in society, his church, and his family. Join us on the 3rd Thursday of the month September-June (except December) at 7:00pm on the Family Center Mezzanine.
WOMEN
The goal of our women’s ministry is to unite and encourage women of all ages as seek to be strong women of God.
• Women at the Well features a time of worship, testimony, biblical teaching, and small group discussion. We invite women of all ages to join us for our 2017-2018 meetings at 7:00pm in the Dining Room:
May 1
• Stitch Chix meets at 7:00pm in Room 103 on the 1st Thursday of the month September-May (except December), a needlework group for ladies who love to knit, crochet, or sew handmade items for various outreaches.
• Hearts of Love widows group meets off-site for gatherings and outings to bring together women in similar circumstances. Contact the church office for more information.
YOUNG ADULTS
• Route33 provides young adults (18-30ish years old) with the opportunity to grow spiritually while building lasting relationships with each other. Join us for worship in the Dining Room on Wednesdays at 7:00pm (look for the R33 table) before our message and discussion in the Welcome Center.
STUDENTS
Proverbs 12:28a says, “In the way of righteousness there is life.” The goal of LIT (Life in TheWay) middle school ministry and TheWay high school ministry is to point students in the way of righteouness and help them build an authentic relationship with Jesus Christ. We also aim to build friendships while having a lot of fun! We plan several events throughout the year and look forward to camp each summer!
To learn more about our PreK-12 school
Click Here:
KIDS
It’s a priority at Bethesda to point our kids to the one true God, that they may experience His love and grace and grow up to know and trust Him. The goal of our Kids’ Ministry is to do this while partnering with parents and equipping families with opportunities and resources to promote spiritual growth.
Excursion Hour (9:00-10:00am) is our “Sunday school” hour for grades PreK-5th.
King’s Island Kids’ Church (10:00-11:30am) runs during the school year months.
Nurseries
Nurseries are available for kids birth-4 years old each Sunday and Wednesday during classes/services.
– Check in 1st-5th grade outside of Room 213
Kids’ Cove (7:00-8:30pm) combines weekly Bible teachings with a variety of fun activities, including our kids’ choir! Kids’ Cove Jr. teaches our youngest kids the great stories of the Bible and reinforces them through songs, crafts, and games!
Nurseries
Nurseries are available for kids birth-4 years old each Sunday and Wednesday during classes/services.
SINGLES
Our singles’ ministry is specifically for unmarried people at least 30 years old who desire to grow spiritually alongside those in a similar stage of life. This ministry meets for both on-site and off-site gatherings throughout the year. Singles are also encouraged to attend the OneWay Connection Class on Sunday mornings in Room 111.
CONNECTION CLASSES
SUNDAYS AT 9:00AM
Bethesda is a Bible-believing, Bible-teaching church. We strive to provide a wide range of relevant instruction through our Connection Classes on Sunday mornings.
OneWay Singles (Room 111)
Ages 30 and up
“Our goal is to equip Christian singles to biblically confront worldly influences through interactive discussion.”
–Jim & Mary Visger
American Sign Language (Room 105)
“Join us for an introduction to American Sign Language, the deaf community, and its culture. Special emphasis is given to signing the Scriptures.”
–Shirley Werner & John Hudson
Pressing Toward the Mark (Room 104)
“Our desire in studying the Gospel of John is to express the compelling truths from this unique account of Jesus’ life in a way that draws us all closer to Jesus.”
–John Jones & Rick Kuczma
The Balanced Christian (Dining Room B)
“Is your life in balance? Through interactive class discussions coupled with sound instruction, this class focuses on the goal of daily life harmonized with the Word.”
–Arnold Jones, Winferd Bailey, & Fred Esquivel
In Awe of Him (Room 102)
“The awesomeness of God is seen in many ways: in His purposes, in the arts, in missions, in His love towards us, and in our care for one another. These are our points of application as we study the scriptures together.”
–Linda Cadariu & Mary Parker
Focus on His Word (Dining Room A)
“Why would God allow a man like Paul the Apostle to spend some of the most significant years of his life isolated in a Roman jail? How was this actually a productive time for him? Join us as we examine these questions and more through a closer look at Paul’s letter to the Ephesians.”
–Jamie Gentile
Pre-Service Prayer (Chapel)
“This meeting begins with a brief prayer-focused word of encouragement followed by a time of prayer to bring all aspects of our Sunday morning service before the Lord. Join us as we seek Him together.”
–Dale & Angela Flowers
The Caring Christian (Room 110)
“Establish meaningful connections with each other in this relationship-based group as we study God’s Word together and challenge each other to apply it to life.”
–Emmanuel Johnson & Ann Barker
Friendship Bible Class (Library)
“Our class aims to provide a warm, supportive environment as we study God’s Word each week, and we also enjoy additional gatherings throughout the year.”
–Rainer Glaser, Herman Liggins, & Joann Spencer
Study To Show Thyself Approved (Room 114)
“You will be informed, challenged, and might even leave this class with more questions than you get answered, prompting your own personal study as you grow in your relationship with God.”
–Daryl Perkins
MISSIONS
What a huge, diverse world we live in; yet each individual person shares the common need for a Savior. Our missions ministry is thankful for a great variety of opportunities, both local and international, to support the men and women who are daily on the front lines of evangelism and service. We encourage you to seek the Lord on how you might join our efforts to Spread the Word and reflect God’s love and compassion around the globe.
