Christmas at Bethel
Join us for several events this holiday season as we prepare for the birth of Jesus. We will also have Advent Worship Services all month on Sundays at 9:30 & 11:00 am where we’ll be starting a new sermon series, The Gift of Rest: Experiencing Sabbath Through Advent. If you would like more information about our services or what to expect on a Sunday morning, click here.
If you have any questions, please contact the office at office@bethelpres.org.
Advent & Christmas Events at Bethel
Advent Devotional – The Gift of Rest
Available starting Sunday, December 3
Take a moment to pause and experience the Gift of Rest, each day, as intended by God, our Creator with our 2023 Advent Devotional. Each day includes a scripture reference, a thought for you to ponder, and a place for notes. We hope this tool will encourage you in the midst of this busy season as we are reminded of WHY we celebrate Christmas and WHO we are preparing for. You can download the devotional here.
All Church Advent Dinner & Kids at Bethel Pres Family Celebration
Sunday, December 3
5:30 pm (4:30 pm for Families with Young Children) at Bethel
Join us for our annual Advent Kickoff Celebration as we begin the Advent season and begin to prepare our hearts for Christmas and the birth of Jesus. We’ll kick off the evening with a Kids at Bethel Pres Family Celebration (families with childrens ages 2 yrs – 5th grade) at 4:30 pm, followed by an All Church Dinner at 5:30 pm, and we’ll end the evening with a Worship Service.
This event is free and open to the community. We can’t wait to see you there! For more information about this event and to RSVP, click here.
Men’s & Women’s Gift Exchanges
Tuesday, December 5
6:30 PM at Different Locations
Both our Women’s Ministry and our Men’s Ministry are hosting gift exchanges, and all are invited. Childcare is available at the church. For more information, click here for the Women’s event and click here for the Men’s event.
Student Ministries’ Christmas Party
Sunday, December 17
6:00 – 8:00 pm at Bethel
Our Students at Bethel Pres Ministry is hosting a Youth Group Christmas Party (ages 6th – 12th grade). We’ll share a Christmas dinner, play games, and celebrate all things Christmas. For more information, click here.
MAXI’S Christmas Lunch & Fellowship
Thursday, December 15
12:30 PM at Bethel
Join us for our MAXI’s monthly fellowship, designed for 55+ years old. This month will be a Christmas celebration, complete with Christmas carols. For more information and to RSVP, click here.
Christmas Eve Morning Regular Worship Service
Sunday, December 24
10:30 am at Bethel
Join us for ONE Worship Service at 10:30 am. We will have our normal Children’s Programming for ages Nursery – 5th grade in Kidspace. To watch the service live from anywhere, click here.
Candlelight Christmas Eve Services
Sunday, December 24
5:00 pm Contemporary Service
7:30 pm Traditional Service
at Bethel
All are welcome to join us for our Candlelight Christmas Eve Worship Services as we celebrate the birth of Jesus. Childcare will be provided for ages 0-3 years old at both services. Activity bags will be provided for older children sitting in the service. To watch live from anywhere, click here.
New Years Eve Regular Worship Service
Sunday, December 31
10:30 am at Bethel
Join us for ONE Worship Service at 10:30 am. We will have our normal Children’s Programming for ages Nursery – 5th grade in Kidspace. To watch the service live from anywhere, click here.
Advent Service Opportunities at Bethel
Advent Church Decorating Day
Sunday, November 26
12:15 pm (Immediately Following the 11:00 am Service)
We need your help to decorate the church for the upcoming holiday season! We are looking for individuals of all types (strong backs, creative types, etc) to join. A light lunch with be provided.
Giving Tree
Starting Sunday, November 26
Visit our Giving Tree in the Fellowship Hall to help us bless local families from our area schools for Christmas! Please choose an ornament with gift information off the tree in the Fellowship Hall. Gifts and gift cards need to be returned by Sunday, December 10. Questions? office@bethelpres.org.
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Salvation Army Bell Ringing
Saturdays, December 2 & 9
10:00 am – 8:00 pm at Kroger on Bethel Rd
We have volunteered to fill the slots for the Salvation Army Kettle Campaign on the Kroger on Bethel Rd, and are looking for smiling, joyful individuals, groups, and families to ring bells. Sign up for 1-2 slots. Note: We are officially full for both days. Thank you to all who volunteered to give their time!
Thank Offering
Collecting through December 31
You are invited to contribute to our annual Thank Offering to support New Life at Calvary Church, one of our sister churches in ECO. Their historic old church sustained severe damage to their roof and classrooms when an EF-1 tornado blew through Cleveland.
For more information and how to give, click here.