SUNDAY WORSHIP GATHERINGS CANCELLED

Due to the ongoing snowstorm and out of an abundance of caution, we have made the decision to cancel both 9 AM and 11 AM in-person services for tomorrow, Sunday, February 22nd.

Please stay safe, and we look forward to gathering together again next Sunday.

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.

EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Sunday, February 22nd - Worship Gatherings CANCELLED

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

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

• Monday, February 23rd - Plan to Protect Orientation for New Volunteers at 6:30 PM (sign up)

• Monday, February 23rd - Plan to Protect Refresher for Current & Youth Age Volunteers at 7:45 PM (sign up)

• Monday, February 23rd - Conversation Cafe Online at 7 PM (more info)

• Tuesday, February 24th - Worship & Prayer Gathering at 7 PM

• Wednesday, February 25th - Ladies Bible Study & Prayer at 10 AM

• Wednesday, February 25th - Conversation Cafe In-Person at 6:45 PM (learn more)

• Thursday, February 26th - Prime Time People (50+) at 5:30 PM

• Thursday, February 26th - Conversation Cafe Online at 7 PM (more info)

• Friday, February 27th - Lytehouse Youth, Grades 7-12+ at 7 PM (more info)

• Sunday, March 1st - 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)

Mark Your Calendar

• Tuesday, March 3rd - Bethesda Young Adults (learn more)

• Thursday, March 5th - Alpha at 7 PM (join us)

• Friday, March 6th - Sunday, March 8th - LYM Retreat (learn more)

• Sunday, March 8th - Annual Business Meeting at 6 PM (sign up)

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.

BIBLE READING GUIDE

As we journey through our Grow Up sermon series, we’re leaning into the spiritual disciplines that help us grow upward - deeper in Christ, stronger in faith, and more unified as a church family. To help us take practical steps together, we’ve created a Bible Reading Guide that will lead us all the way to Easter.

By Easter Sunday, when we will have read all four Gospels, along with daily reflections on the spiritual disciplines as they are exemplified in God’s Word. Each week, you’ll read passages that highlight the importance of worship, Scripture, prayer, fasting, giving, fellowship, and serving.

This guide is designed to help us engage with God’s Word daily, build consistent rhythms of spiritual growth, and allow the Lord to shape us from the inside out. As we read the same passages together, we’re not just growing individually - we’re growing upward together as a church.

Get your digital copy by clicking below. Paper copies are available at the Welcome Desk on Sunday mornings.

ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING

We are anticipating hosting our Annual Business Meeting on Sunday, March 8th at 6:00 PM, tentatively.

Check-In will take place on Sunday March 8th between 5:30 PM-5:50 PM, so please plan on arriving during that time frame.
This will help ensure that we can begin promptly at 6:00 PM.

To help us prepare best, we encourage you to pre-register.

To register, click on the button below.

PLAN TO PROTECT VOLUNTEER TRAINING

Plan to Protect is mandatory training for all adult volunteers or youth (ages 12-17) volunteers who work with children, youth, or vulnerable adults.  

We are offering 2 different ONLINE sessions on Monday, February 23rd. Please register for the session that you need.

The Orientation Session from 6:30PM-7:30PM is required for all new volunteers.

The Refresher Session from 7:45 PM - 8:15 PM is required for all current volunteers or youth (age 12-17) volunteers. If you currently volunteer but are unsure if your Plan to Protect is up to date, please contact our church office.

WORSHIP & PRAYER GATHERINGS

At the beginning of 2026, Pastor Bruce left us with a year-altering challenge - a question meant to shape how we step into this new year: What will you make of God in 2026?

If our belief is that God is bigger, it will shape our decisions. We won’t place limitations on Him, and we’ll live with greater boldness. We’ll remove barriers, repent where needed, and choose to live in freedom.

As we were reminded, we don’t need God to be bigger - we need a clearer view of who God already is. So join us by lifting our eyes, aligning our hearts, and seeking God in worship and prayer. Let’s journey through 2026 with a clearer view of God, together.

Upcoming Dates:
Tuesday, February 24 at 7 PM
Tuesday, March 10 & 24 at 7 PM

PRIMETIME PEOPLE (50+)

The Prime Time People (50+) ministry will be holding its monthly meeting on February 26th, 2026 at 5:30 pm.

Our speaker is Pastor Justin Parsons, who will be speaking to us on "Matters of the Heart" as February is heart health month. 

The menu for this event is Roast Chicken Dinner with dressing on the side, mashed potatoes, turnip, carrot and gravy. The cost is $12.00. If you need a substitute, please let us know.

Tickets will go on sale Sunday, February 15th and 22nd in the foyer. You can also register online by emailing primetimepeople@outlook.com.

Registration for our meeting is required by noon on Tuesday, February 24th.

All are welcome to attend and enjoy this special evening together. Come and bring a friend.

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 begins on Thursday, March 5th at 7 PM. Click below to sign up.

Bethesda Kids Church Registration 2025/2026

Each school year we require a new registration form for every child that attends Bethesda Kids Church. This helps us keep our records accurate and up to date.

If you are a parent/guardian of a child/children that attends Bethesda Kids Church on Sundays, please take a moment to complete this annual online form - one per child.

Thank you for helping us create a safe and welcoming environment for all our kids!

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 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

We are very pleased to share with you this episode of Heart Matters (aired on Sunday, November 23 on NTV), featuring our very own C4 Team & Conversation Cafe, as well as the talents of Brandon Lee Mullet and Ryan Achu.

Heart Matters is a locally produced television show, that shares musical talent from local NL communities as well as tremendous stories of faith and encouragement.

CONVERSATION CAFE

Want to improve your conversational English skills? We’re here to help!

Conversation Cafe takes place Online on Mondays and Thursdays from 7 PM - 8 PM and In Person on Wednesdays from 6:45 PM - 8 PM.

Registration is available for both our online and in-person classes at the link below.

For more information or to sign up, please click below. Stay connected for future opportunities!

C4 Bethesda Settlement Office

Our C4 Bethesda Settlement Office is open and accepting new clients!

Located at 57A Thorburn Road in St. John’s - we are dedicated to welcoming and supporting newcomers to Canada through various services including:

• Initial Settlement Support

• Conversational Language Training

• Employment Readiness Resources

• Parenting in a Canadian Context

• & More

Office hours are Monday-Friday, 9:30AM-5:00PM NDT.

For more information or to request an appointment, contact our Settlement Office directly at admin.c4@bethesda.ca or 709-219-2513 or visit our website by clicking below.

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 (Wednesdays for the months of July & August).

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 (EAL)

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.

For more information or to sign up, click below. 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.

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!

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.