What to Expect
Come and join us!
Welcome
We understand that visiting a new church for the first time can leave you feeling a little apprehensive. We’ve got some information here that we hope will make it easier for you to walk through the doors. We would love to meet you—and serve you if we can. Your first visit to Bethel will be spiritually refreshing, friendly, and enjoyable. You will experience helpful teaching and preaching, friendly people, and a place where you feel welcome and at home! Here are a few answers to your questions and what you might expect on your first visit.
About us
Bethel Baptist Fellowship is a Bible-believing congregation. This is a church where God’s Word is consistently and effectively preached and taught. If you’re spiritually hungry, come join us. Training believers to live the abundant life that Jesus promised is what our church-wide discipleship is all about. We are also committed to making Jesus’ last words a priority: “Go … teach [disciple] all nations.” This Great Commission includes the Jewish people, and we have regular outreach to our Jewish neighbors and friends.
Services
- Sunday Services begin at 10:00 a.m. with congregational singing, special music, and an appropriate Bible message.
- Every Sunday we enjoy a delicious luncheon which affords a wonderful opportunity for delightful fellowship.
- The Sunday afternoon Bible study starts at 12:30 p.m. and is a church-wide discipleship time lasting about an hour.
- Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer Time is at 7:30 p.m. and features congregational singing, a brief devotional study, and prayer requests, followed by prayer in small groups.
- A small group also meets regularly on weeknights to pray for God’s spiritual refreshing.
Service times
Our worship services are Sundays at 10:00 am and 12:30pm with a lunch fellowship between both services at 11:30 am. Both morning services are Bible messages and music program with the 12:30 pm service that has an interactive element to it. Our services are typically a little over one hour in length.
Children
Starting with a well staffed nursery, there is something special for every age child. At every service there is a safe, clean, and staffed nursery for children three years old and under. For children three years old through sixth grade there are fun, friendly, and Bible-centered classes. These classes are staffed with trained, friendly, and well-qualified teachers and helpers who will make church exciting and memorable for your child.
Dress
There is not a dress code at Bethel Baptist Fellowship for members or guests. Our ministry leaders and many of our church family dress in more traditional “Sunday” dress; however, our main goal is that you would feel welcome and comfortable on your visit here at Bethel!
Giving
We don’t invite you to Bethel Baptist Fellowship for your offering. We want our service to be a gift to you. We hope you will find in this place a warm family spirit, truth from God’s Word, and a place where you can grow in God’s grace. Please don’t feel any obligation to participate in the offering as a guest.
Location
We are located at 2304 Voorhies Avenue at the corner of East 23rd Street. An usher will greet you as you enter the building and offer you any help you may need. The main Sunday morning service starts at 10:00 am.