SUNDAY WORSHIP GATHERINGS

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.
If you have yet to fill out the 2026/2027 Bethesda Kids Church Registration form for your child(ren), please find it here.

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!

Teen Sunday School is available for Grades 7-9. For more information and to sign up, click here.

Translation from English to French, Spanish, Ukrainian, Portuguese, Arabic and Swahili is provided weekly. If you’d like know about our translation options, learn more here.

BETHESDA ONLINE

Join us online this Sunday at 11 AM (NST) for a live streamed experience of our in-person gathering. Connect with others and worship with us via Facebook, YouTube, or on our website.

EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Sunday, October 11th - Sunday Worship Gatherings at 9 & 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)

  • Teen Sunday School - Grades 7-9 (register)

• Monday, October 12th - Church Office Closed

• Monday, October 12th - Conversation Cafe Online at 7 PM (more info)

• Tuesday, October 13th - Worship & Prayer Gathering at 7 PM

• Wednesday, October 14th - Ladies Bible Study & Prayer at 10 AM

• Wednesday, October 14th - CityTots Community Playgroup at 10 AM (rsvp)

• Wednesday, October 14th - Conversation Cafe In-Person at 6:45 PM (learn more)

• Thursday, October 15th - Alpha at 7 PM (join us)

• Thursday, October 15th - Conversation Cafe Online at 7 PM (more info)

• Friday, October 16th - Plan to Protect Training for New and Current Volunteers (learn more)

• Friday, October 16th - Lytehouse Youth, Grades 7-12+ at 7 PM (more info)

• Sunday, October 18th - Sunday Worship Gatherings at 9 & 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)

  • Teen Sunday School - Grades 7-9 (register)

Mark Your Calendar

• Sunday, October 25th - No In-Person Worship Gatherings, Bethesda Online at 11 AM

• Wednesday, October 28th - C4 Cross Cultural Parenting Workshop at 10 AM (sign up)

• Thursday, October 29th - Prime Time People (50+) at 5:30 PM

• Saturday, November 14th - WOW Christmas Breakfast at 9:15 (tickets)

• Sunday, November 15th - Water Baptism Sunday at 9 & 11 AM (sign up)

• Saturday, November 21st - WOW Christmas Breakfast at 9:15 (tickets)

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.

PASTOR APPRECIATION MONTH

October is Pastor Appreciation Month - a time for us as a church family to celebrate and honour the pastors and ministry staff who lead, serve, and pour so faithfully into our community.

Their leadership, care, and love for people make a lasting impact on our church, and we are so grateful for each of them. Over the next few Sundays, you’ll have the opportunity to write a note of encouragement for our pastoral team at the table in the foyer. Want to send a note digitally instead? Click below to share your message online.

Most importantly, let’s continue to keep our pastors and their families in prayer, asking God to strengthen, refresh, and bless them as they faithfully lead and serve our Bethesda family.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25: BETHESDA ONLINE ONLY

On Sunday, October 25, we’ll be gathering online for one worship gathering at 11 AM only as all of our pastors and a large portion of our leadership teams heads to Imagine Leadership Conference for a weekend of leadership development, connection, and community.

There will be no in-person gatherings at Bethesda that Sunday. Instead, we’ll come together online for worship at 11 AM, and we’d love for you to join us from wherever you are! Make a note of the change, plan to tune in, and we’ll see you online.

You can find our online stream by searching Bethesda Pentecostal Church on Facebook or Youtube, or clicking the link below.

Worship & Prayer Gatherings

A new season brings new opportunities, new challenges, and new things to trust God for. As we look ahead to all that is coming this Fall, we want to make space to pause, worship, pray, and place it all in His hands.

We’re gathering with faith and expectation, believing that God is already at work and trusting Him for what He is going to do in our church, in our community, and in each of our lives.

Save the dates and join us!

Upcoming Dates:
Tuesday, October 13th
Tuesday, October 27th
Tuesday, November 10th

WATER BAPTISM SUNDAY

We are so excited for our next Water Baptism on Sunday, November 15th at 9 & 11 AM!

Water baptism is a beautiful and powerful way to celebrate new life in Jesus. There is nothing we love more than cheering on those who are making the decision to go public with their faith and declare that they belong to Him.

If you’ve been thinking about taking this next step in your faith journey, this is the perfect time. We would be honoured to celebrate with you!

You can find all the details and next steps below. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

CityTots Community Playgroup

CityTots is back this week and we can’t wait to welcome our little friends for another Wednesday of fun, friendship, and play!

CityTots is a FREE bi-weekly community playgroup for children from birth to 5 years old and their parents or caregivers. Each morning is filled with free play, circle time, crafts, snacks, and plenty of opportunities to connect. And, of course, we’ll have coffee ready for the grown-ups when you arrive!

Whether you’re a regular CityTots family or joining us for the first time, there’s always room for you. Come meet new friends, reconnect with familiar faces, and enjoy a fun morning with your little ones.

Join us on Wednesday, October 14th at 10 AM.

WOW CHRISTMAS BREAKFASTS

Our Women of Worth Team is excited to announce the details for the upcoming WOW Christmas Breakfast!

The breakfast will take place at The Holiday Inn on both Saturday November 14th and Saturday November 21st. Featuring guest speaker, Glenda Power, and a fashion feature by Sharingtons.

Tickets are $30 each and go on sale on Saturday, October 10th.

Purchase your tickets 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 launch is on Thursday, October 8th at 7 PM. Click below to sign up.

BETHESDA KIDS CHRISTMAS CHOIRS

It's that time of year again - Christmas is coming and so is our Singing Christmas Tree. We are thrilled to offer 3 choirs for children this year:

• Preschool Bethesda Kids Choir (ages 3-4)

• Junior Bethesda Kids Choir (Kindergarten & Grade 1)

• Senior Bethesda Kids Choir (Grade 2 - Grade 8)

Registration is required for children to participate in the choir and cantata. For all the details and to register, click below.

Registration closes on Sunday, October 18th.

PLAN TO PROTECT VOLUNTEER TRAINING

We’re doing things a little differently for the remainder of the year!

We have confirmed 2 additional Plan to Protect training dates before 2026 comes to an end, and we invite you to choose the date that best suits your schedule. Please be sure to register for one of these upcoming sessions so your training is up to date before the year ends.

Both sessions will be offered via Zoom.

Plan to Protect training is required every year for all volunteers who work with children, youth, or vulnerable adults. This training helps us create a safe, welcoming, and caring environment for everyone who calls Bethesda home.

If your training is currently out of date, you will be contacted by the church office.

Learn more and register by clicking below.

FALL PRAYER GUIDE

This fall, as a new season begins and familiar rhythms return, we’re inviting our church family to journey together through a shared Fall Prayer Guide - a simple, daily rhythm to help us draw near to God and stay connected to one another.

As school starts, schedules fill, and the pace of life picks back up, this guide is an invitation to pause, pray, and make space for God in the midst of it all. Wherever this season finds you, may prayer become a steady rhythm that grounds us, strengthens us, and draws us closer together.

Let’s commit to praying together this fall - making room for God each day and trusting that He moves powerfully when His people pray.

Download your copy by clicking below.

SHARE YOUR STORY

At Bethesda, we believe you belong here - and your story matters.

There’s something powerful about sharing what God is doing in your life. Whether it’s through a message, a moment, or an experience in our community, your story has the ability to encourage, strengthen, and shape the lives and testimonies of others.

Would you consider taking the time to share yours with us? Click below to learn more. We’re so grateful to be part of what God is doing in and through you.

Bethesda Kids Church Registration 2026/2027

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!

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

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:

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!

Fall Session begins the week of Monday, September 14th. Registration is now open!

Monday, September 14th at 7 PM - Conversation Cafe Online Intermediate/Advanced

Wednesday, September 16th at 6:45–8:00 PM - Conversation Cafe In-Person

Thursday, September 17th at 7 PM - Conversation Cafe Online for Spanish Speakers

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.

CROSS CULTURAL PARENTING WORKSHOP

Join us for this In-Person workshop as we engage in conversation surrounding caring for your children at home as parents/guardians in the Canadian context.

Wednesday, October 28th, 2026
10:00AM - 12:00PM NDT
McSheffrey Resource Centre (10 Brother McSheffrey LN, St. John’s)

To help us prepare best, please register 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.