Get Connected

Did you hear something mentioned in the announcement time on a Sunday and would like to take action? Here are a few buttons to find a few of our frequently mentioned opportunities quickly. For more information, continue scrolling for the full bulletin.

ONLINE BULLETIN

 

Updated on Friday May 17th, 2024

WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THIS SUNDAY (May 19) IN-PERSON (9 or 11 AM) or ONLINE (11 AM).
THIS IS FORWARD OFFERING SUNDAY -
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sunday Worship gathering

We look forward to worshipping together this Sunday at 9 AM or 11 AM. We would love to see you in-person.

Bethesda Kids Church: is available for children ages 3-Grade 6.

Nursery is available for children 0-3 years of age. Check in with our kids team when you arrive. Also visit our Bethesda Kids page for more details!

Translation from English to Ukrainian is provided weekly. If you’d like know about other translation options, please contact us.

Bethesda Online

We apologize that we are not able to offer our Bethesda Online Experience this Sunday. We hope to see you online next Sunday. If you are unable to join us in person, we invite to you enjoy a past service experience on our Facebook or YouTube.

 

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

 

Events and Opportunities

  • Sunday, May 19 - Sunday Worship Gatherings at 9 AM & 11 AM, or Online at 11 AM

    • MUN Bus transportation for the 11 AM gathering (details)

    • Bethesda Kids Church - Kindergarten to Grade 6 (dismissed during the service).

  • Monday, May 20 - Church Office Closed

  • Monday, May 20 - Alpha at 7 PM (sign up)

  • Monday, May 20 - Conversation Cafe Online (more info)

  • Wednesday, May 22 - Summer Student Employment Application Deadline

  • Wednesday, May 22 - Ladies Bible Study & Prayer at 10 AM

  • Wednesday, May 22 - Conversation Cafe at 6:45 PM (more info)

  • Friday, May 24 - Lytehouse Youth, Grades 7-12+ (more info)

  • Sunday, May 26 - Worship Gatherings at 9 & 11 AM, Online at 11 AM

    • MUN Bus transportation for the 11 AM gathering (details)

    • Bethesda Kids Church - Kindergarten to Grade 6 (dismissed during the service).

Mark your Calendar

Thursday, May 30 - Prime Time People (50+) at 5:30 PM

Sunday, June 2 - Growth Track Online at 6 PM (sign up)

Tuesday - Thursday, June 11-13 - Preschool VBS (more info)

Monday - Friday, June 24-27 - Elementary VBS (details)

Friday, June 28 - VBS Family Experience at 6:30 PM (learn more)

Times listed are all NST.

Please note that registration is required for certain events only. Each event will indicate their registration expectations, this is to aid us in planning.

 

Out of consideration for others, please choose scent free products when attending our in-person gatherings.

To receive more information to your email inbox, please sign up for our weekly email newsletter here.

 
 

SUMMER STUDENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Our Next Gen Ministries are pleased to offer one Full Time, 10-week Summer Student Position.

This is a government funded position where the successful student will spend their time working with Pastor Maegan and Pastor Crystal in the areas of Children and Youth Ministries.

Resumes are to be submitted to the church office - info@bethesda.ca. The application deadline is this Wednesday, May 22nd at noon.

 

Opportunities you don’t want to miss

PRIME TIME PEOPLE (50+)

The Prime Time People (50+) Ministry will be holding its monthly meeting on Thursday May 30th at 5:30 PM.

We will have a presentation by Newfoundland writer and educator, Sheilah MacKinnon Drover, author of “Ted Drover Ships Artist.” And Sandra Sheppard will provide our musical feature.

On the menu this month is Cod Au Gratin.

Tickets will be on sale in the foyer on May 19th and 26th at a cost of $12/ticket.

Come and join us for a wonderful evening!

OFFERAMA 2024

Offerama is a Province-Wide initiative, in the month of May, of generosity for special projects connected to sharing the love of Christ and supporting the needs of various societies and people groups. 

We hope you take time to view the designations for 2024 and consider how you might support them.

Bethesda has set a church goal of $10,000 that will aid in supporting the provincial goal of $400,000. To give, please note ‘Offerama’ on your contribution.

GROWTH TRACK (ONLINE)

The purpose of our Growth Track discipleship initiative is to help you take your next step at Bethesda and grow as a follower of Christ.

It’s for anyone and everyone, whether you are new to Bethesda, or whether you have been attending for some time, but would like to learn more, get connected, experience community in a greater way, etc. 

Our next Growth Track is scheduled for Sunday, June 2nd at 6 PM.

Please note that this is an ONLINE session.

 

strategies for successful job interviews for newcomers

This workshop is being offered by Newcomer Employment Training Group (NETGroup) which is a collaborative project of Bethesda Church and Collective Interchange.

It will take place on Thursday, June 6th from 6:00-8:00 PM at Bethesda Church.

It will be a great opportunity to learn effective strategies for successful job interviews.

Please register for this workshop below.

VBS 2024

We don’t think it’s just okay to have fun, we think it should be a priority! Why? Because people who follow Jesus have a lot to celebrate. Jesus gives us some amazing reasons to party. Friendship, belonging, forgiveness, life, purpose. That’s why we believe the Gospel of Jesus is the ultimate good news.

Join us for VBS 2024 and let’s celebrate that good news together! Registration is coming soon. Learn more below.

ALPHA

Alpha is a series of interactive sessions that freely explore the basics of the Christian faith. Whether you're just checking it out, new to faith, or have been a Christian for a while, you are invited.

There are several sessions in the Alpha Film Series. Each session involves a video, followed by a discussion.

Our next Alpha Course has already begun and will run until the end of June. But it is not too late to join us! Sign up below.

 

Are you ready to join a team?

There are opportunities in your skill set, and we would love to help you find the right one!

Are you excited about helping students know their worth? Or maybe you’re super tech savvy? Maybe you’re skilled in construction? We want to meet you!

Find an overview of some opportunities here:

 

MUN BUS

We know that it can be so easy to miss out on attending church because of the inconveniences that arise as a student. In 2016 we realized that many of our students were seeking rides to and from MUN campus each Sunday, so we have been providing a bus to help students attend the 11:00 AM service ever since. 

This is a free transportation service for students/families/individuals who live near or on Memorial Campus.

Click the button below for details about stops and times

 
 

Community

clothing DONATIONS NEEDED

Cornerstone Ministry Centre, in partnership with Downtown Community Church is hosting a free clothing market at The Lantern on May 18th.

Donations would be greatly appreciated!

If you have any gently used clothing items you are willing to donate, contact Pastor Shawn Bailey by email or call/text 709-702-3686 and arrange a drop off time at Cornerstone Ministry Centre.

Arrangements can also be made for pick up.

 

PRIME TIME MINISTRIES (50+) RETREAT

The Provincial Prime Time Ministries (50+) Team is excited to announce their upcoming Retreat weekend at Emmanuel Convention Centre in Lewisporte.

Happening from June 7-9, this weekend is sure to be full of meaningful connection.

The registration deadline is May 24th.

To register, click below.

MEN’S SPRING EVENT

The Provincial Men’s Ministries Team is pleased to announce their Spring Event which is taking place in Pasadena on Saturday, May 25th from 10AM – 3PM.

Ministry guests include speaker, Corey Pike and worship leader, Nathan Pear.

The cost to register is $20.00/person.

 

Church Ministries/Programs

Bethesda Kids (Ages 0-12)

Bethesda Kids Online is updated weekly on our Bethesda Kids Page with videos, activity sheets, and conversation starters.

Get text updates about opportunities for your child(ren), text: kids to (709) 701-3336.

Bethesda Kids provides a weekly email with opportunities and updates for your children. Click here to sign up.

City Tots (Ages 0-5)

This is a community-based playgroup for children birth-age 5 and their parents/caregivers happening bi-weekly on Wednesday mornings. You can find our dates, themes, and registration information via the button below.

Lytehouse Youth
(Ages 12-18+)

Students from grades 7-12+ join us for community and discipleship in-person on Fridays!

Details will be sent via text and posted on the LYM website.

Subscribe to text updates: Parents text Lytehouse to (709) 701-3336, Students text LYM to (709) 701-3336

 

Bethesda Young Adults (Ages 18-30ish)

Bethesda Young Adults is a growing community of students and young professionals. Bethesda YAs include students & young professionals (roughly those 18-30ish) from all over the world, doing life together in St. John's NL.

Text 'asyouare' to 709 701 3336 for event and opportunity updates!

Small Groups

Our Small Groups are connecting in person and online! This is the ideal time to host a small group with your friends, co-workers, roommates, etc.

If you'd like more information about how this might work, or to start a small group, we would love to help just let us know here or contact our Small Groups director at ralphcann@gmail.com

Conversation Cafe (ESL)

If you know of someone who would like to work on their conversational english skills, we’re happy to connect with them!

Conversation Cafe takes place online on Mondays from 7-8pm and in Person on Wednesdays from 6:45-8pm.

Please stay connected for upcoming dates/opportunities.

 

Prime Time People (50+)

This ministry serves mature adults who are seeking opportunities for connection. These monthly gatherings (the last Thursday of each month) are themed banquet meals with presentations and entertainment.

The next Prime Time People ( 50+) Ministry gathering is Thursday, May 30th at 5:30 PM.

Tickets for each gathering go on sale the two Sundays prior in the church foyer.

Please Be Scent Aware

Please note that some individuals who attend our services and weekly programs have serious sensitivities to scented products.

We kindly ask that you consider choosing un-scented products where possible.

Thank you for your consideration for one another!

 
 

Grow Deeper

Weekly Email

Each week we send our subscribers an email about important dates, opportunities and more. We would love to share these with you and help you be informed on what opportunities are available for you and your family.

 

Next Steps

There are many opportunities to grow deeper in faith at Bethesda. We would love to have a conversation with you about what those are.
Contact us, visit the next steps part of our website, and let's journey together.

 

Missions

The first Sunday of each month we acknowledge our continued effort to support missions at home and abroad, though partnerships with missionaries, churches, and projects through the PAONL.

We are pleased to provide a detailed list of the global workers who are being supported by your generosity here at Bethesda to the Missions Fund. You can find this list and additional information here.

 

Giving

Thank you for worshipping through your giving. We are so thankful for every opportunity to bring hope to our community and impact lives for Christ. Your generosity makes this possible.

We have a variety of options for you to give while being socially distant, but if these are difficult for you, please call our office and we will assist you as best as possible.

If you're wondering why we give, we explain it here.

ONLINE GIVING PLATFORM

If you’d like information and an overview on our online giving platform, please take a moment to watch this short video.

You can see all the info about giving options at bethesda.ca/give

Thank you for loving, serving and giving through Bethesda! We trust that God will do great things in 2024!

 

The Church APP

 This is a GREAT time to download and begin using the Church Centre App. When you install the app, you will be prompted to search for a church.

Once you add Bethesda within the app, you will be able to access features such as: Registration for gatherings and events, our small group directory, check-in options, and more. Also, we are excited to be adding other features in the future!

Once you have the app installed, please log in using the same info you would if you've registered for attending church in-person this past year.

Please take a few minutes to ensure your profile and family information are fully updated. For example, add your birthdates, address, etc.* This is especially helpful to our team in contacting and serving you.

*Please note that this information remains private between yourself and the church staff.