Are you interested in attending a service at Bethel? We know it can be scary to step into an unfamiliar place. We hope this basic overview gives you a good idea of what you can expect.
Worship Times
Our Sunday morning services begin at 10:00 AM. It’s good to try to arrive fifteen minutes or so before the service, especially if you have children.
Childcare & Sunday School
Childcare is available in our nursery for children under the age of 3. You can check them in before the service. Sunday school is offered for children from ages 3 to 10 and they are dismissed from the service after we have sung a few songs.
Dress
Dress is generally casual, although you might find that some of our members like to dress up a bit. We encourage you to dress however you feel comfortable.
Greeters & Ushers
You will be welcomed at the door by one of our greeters. Our greeters are there to give you a warm welcome and answer any questions you might have about the building or the service. Our ushers are there to give you a bulletin (news and information about Bethel) and help you find a seat.
Hearing aids, large print Bibles, and children’s bulletins are also available through our ushers. If you need any assistance of any kind during the service, feel free to ask an usher.
Welcome Table
If you have time before the service, visit our welcome table, where you’ll find information about church programs and activities.
Worship
Sunday worship services usually include some time for quiet reflection and contemplation. On most Sundays, a worship team leads us in song. Our worship services always begin with a time of praise to God, leading into a time of confessing that we need Jesus Christ as our Saviour. Each service also includes prayer, scripture reading and a challenging and relevant message from our pastor.
Prayer Partners
If you would like someone to pray with you, please any of the greeters or ushers and they will gladly support you.
Communion
Bethel Church celebrates the Lord’s Supper (sometimes called communion or the Eucharist) on the last Sunday of each month. All those who follow Christ and want to serve Him to the best of their ability are welcome to join in the celebration.
Giving/Offering
During each service we have a collection. Money collected goes toward a variety of causes, including the operation of our church, support for various causes and ministries within the Christian Reformed denomination, and a variety of other local and international causes. If you are still new to the faith experience, there is no obligation for you to give.
Coffee/Refreshments
After each service, you are invited to join us for coffee and refreshments. It’s always a bit scary to walk into a room of people you don’t know. We encourage our members to say hello and chat with newcomers and visitors, and we encourage our visitors to do the same. We hope you’ll have the opportunity to connect with at least one or two people in a meaningful way.