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.
Updated on Friday, December 20, 2024
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Due to the preparations being made for our temporary expansion solution (portables), we are unable to use a number of parking spaces on our parking lot. Please keep this in mind as you make plans to join us. Consider carpooling or dropping your passengers off at the door and parking in a nearby parking lot.
Please also proceed with caution as you enter the parking lot and move around the safety fence. We also ask that you keep in mind that the safety fence has marked out a larger area than the actual footprint of the portables once they're safely in place.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we navigate our growth together.
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 French, Spanish and Ukrainian is provided weekly. If you’d like know about other translation options, please contact us.
Sunday, December 22nd - 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)
Tuesday, December 24th - Christmas Eve at Bethesda at 6 PM
Tuesday, December 24th - Wednesday, January 1st - Church Office Closed
Sunday, December 29th- Worship Gatherings at 9 AM & 11 AM, or Online at 11 AM
MUN Bus transportation for the 11 AM gathering (details)
No Bethesda Kids Church
Activity booklets will be available at the Bethesda Kids Check-In Area
The nursery will be open and can be used under parental/guardian adult supervision
Mark Your Calendar
Tuesday, December 31st - Young Adult New Year’s Event at 9:30 PM (RSVP)
Monday, January 6th - Conversation Cafe Online at 7 PM (learn more)
Wednesday, January 8th - Conversation Cafe In-Person at 6:45 PM (learn more)
Thursday, January 9th - Conversation Cafe Online for Spanish Speakers at 7 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.
Thank you for your generosity in 2024!
In addition to a year-end giving update letter that is available to you in the link below, we have also provided a video update from Pastor Bruce and even more details on our website about how your giving is making a difference.
Click below to learn more!
Join us on Tuesday, December 24th at 6 PM for one of the time honoured traditions of Christmas at Bethesda - our annual Christmas Eve Service!
It will be an evening of singing, scripture readings, Christmas reflections, and the lighting of the Christ candle as we celebrate the birth of our Saviour together.
All are welcome!
Due to the preparations being made for our temporary expansion solution (portables), we are unable to use a number of parking spaces on our parking lot. Please keep this in mind as you make plans to join us. Consider carpooling or dropping your passengers off at the door and parking in different parking lot nearby. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we navigate our growth together.
The Bethesda Young Adult Small Group is excited to be hosting a New Years Event on Tuesday, December 31st from 9 PM - 12:30 AM.
If you are a YA in the city, you are invited to join them for a night of worship, prayer, games and snacks as they ring in the New Year together!
Please RSVP so they can prepare best.
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:
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 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
The Kettle is on with The Salvation Army’s Christmas Kettle Campaign!
Funds raised through this campaign help provide individuals & families with the necessities of life, such as food, clothing, and shelter.
If you would like to volunteer to stand at one of their kettle locations, please call 709-722-2467.
The Salvation Army would be happy to have you partner with them this Christmas season through the giving of your time.
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.
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.
City Tots is now finished for 2024. Please keep an eye out for our 2025 dates coming soon!
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 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!
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
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 and Thursdays from 7-8 PM and In Person on Wednesdays from 6:45-8 PM.
Conversation Cafe Online and In-Person is now on pause until 2025.
For more information or to sign up, click below. Please stay connected for upcoming dates/opportunities.
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, January 30th at 5:30 PM.
Tickets for each gathering go on sale the two Sundays prior in the church foyer.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
