Built Different 1 Thessalonians < Back Resources for 1 Thessalonians BibleProject Guides - Book of 1 Thessalonians https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=No7Nq6IX23c 1&2 Thessalonians - G. K. Beale https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/1844744639?ref_=dbs_m_mng_rwt_calw_tpbk_3&storeType=ebooks&qid=1701361334&sr=8-5 How to Read 1 Thessalonians https://app.rightnowmedia.org/en/interactive-content/527849/details

Advent: Meet the Family The Genealogy of Grace from Matthew's Gospel < Back Advent Week 1: HOPE *The BibleProject : What is Advent? The Unexpected and Unwanted | Matthew 1:1-6a Tamar | God’s promises have power for the powerless Rahab | God includes the scandalous in salvation Ruth | Those who have lost greatly gain a home and a family in Christ Advent Week 2: PEACE The Fallen and the Forgiven | Matthew 1:6, 2 Samuel 7 God chooses David ( and us ) to receive, fulfill and pass on his divine promises Whom God chooses he also confronts and challenges God forgives in the midst of the consequences of sin Advent Week 3: JOY The Resistant and the Repentant | Matthew 1:7-11 Advent Week 4: LOVE The Wandering and the Waiting | Matthew 1:12-17 The Wandering and the Waiting

Advent The Gifts of Christmas < Back As part of our Advent series, we are following the "Gifts of Grace 25 Advent Devotions". If you would like to follow along with us, you can find the book here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1T2HMuY_bs

The World In Crisis < Back Resources for our sermon series "The World In Crisis": Week One, November 5 - The Gift of Giving: “ God and Money ” (John Cortines, Gregory Baumer) Bible Project Interview with “God and Money” Authors - Link Generous Giving - Link Week Two, November 12 - Techni(wise): “Tech-wise Family” (Andy Crouch) - Link “Tech-wise Life” (Andy Crouch) - Link “The Life We’re Looking For: Reclaiming Relationship in a Technological World” (Andy Crouch) - Link Rightnow media study of “Tech-wise Family” - Link One Sec App Week Three, November 19 - Power for Good: “A Church Called Tov” (Scot McKnight and Laura Barringer) - Link Week Four, November 26 - Rest in a Crazy World: “Emotionally Healthy Spirituality” - Link “The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry” - Link Rightnow media study of “The Ruthless of Elimination of Hurry” - Link

< Back Worship Ministry Director Lisa Vander Heide Lisa has been attending Bethel for 42 years. She has been involved over the years as the coordinator of Oasis, volunteer for children’s ministry, and volunteer for summer camps. Lisa is passionate about worship, organization, and ultimately helping to create a space where people can comfortably worship God. Lisa has been married to Dave for 17 years and has 4 children and one daughter-in-law. She enjoys camping, gardening, music, and playing guitar. Lisa@discoverbethel.com (780) 476-3762

Habits of the Church Based on Acts 2:42 < Back Resources for Habits of the Church Series Series summary : The book of Acts gives us a picture of a church alive with purpose, passion, and power. In Acts 2:42-47, we see six habits that shaped the early believers and fueled their impact: devotion to God’s Word, life-giving fellowship, the breaking of bread, and powerful prayer. These were not occasional activities but consistent rhythms that formed a Spirit-filled community and made the gospel visible to the world. In this series, we’ll discover how these same habits can shape us today into a church that reflects Christ and changes lives. Habits of the Church: "They were devoted..." “...to the Apostles’ Teaching...” | Commitment to God's Word and the witness of his people “...and to Fellowship...” | Life one another in community "...to the Breaking of Bread..." | Table Fellowship, Hospitality "...and to Prayer..." | Communion with God, Intercession for others "...and to Generosity..." | Sharing with one another, service “...and to Praise and Witness..." | testifying to the good news through evangelism and worship Challenge : Explore, adapt and practice the habits modelled by the early church that led them to become like Christ and share him with others. Weekly Notes related to Sunday Messages Week 1 — “To the Apostles’ Teaching” Apostles' Creed What to do next: Read the Bible with someone this week! Check out the reading plans and resources at BibleProject Examine your habits and rhythms around Scripture. Explore a more regular way to read and reflect on God's Word. See resources from Practicing the Way on Scripture Week 2 — “And to Fellowship” A small group devoted to fellowship based on the early church: Regularly meets with commitment Shares life with authenticity and vulnerability Grows together (i.e. devotion to the teaching and other habits of the church) Offers support and accountability What to do next: Ask someone this week if you can explore building an intentional spiritual friendship together Sign up for a Bethel Small Group: here Week 3 — “To the Breaking of Bread” Resources for preparing your family to celebrate the Lord's Supper Letter for Parents: "Thank You for Bringing Your Children to Worship" Conversation guide: How Does My Family Talk about The Sacrament of the Lord'sTable_ .pdf Download PDF • 654KB Article: "Take it. Break it. Share it. Love it." What to do next: Share a meal or coffee with someone this week. Invite and plan time with others over food and hospitality. Use your table to share your faith Prepare your heart to celebrate and receive the Lord's Supper on the last Sunday of this month. Week 4 — “And to Prayer” Praying the Psalms Primer (Darrell Johnson): here Daily Prayer App - Lectio 365 from 24/7 Prayer: here The Prayer Hand - Navigators: here How to prayer for your community resource: here Recommended book: Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools: An Invitation to the Wonder and Mystery of Prayer (Tyler Staton) What to do next: Pick a time where you can pray daily Have plan and purpose in your prayer. Consider using an app and resource to guide you Make a list of what you pray about; return to these as often as you can Week 5 —“And to Generosity” Bible Verses on Money, Work and More .pdf Download PDF • 104KB The Generosity Practice with Practice the Way : Here Recommended book: Giving is the Good Life (Randy Alcorn) What to do next: Examine how you share more of your life with others this month Reflect on how you give weekly and monthly (to church, and to others). Prayerfully consider what you can do to pursue this faithfully and generously Examine how you can be generous in a way that points to Jesus Week 6 — “And to Praise and Witness" Jesus Film Project blog here . For families with kids, go here to enjoy this video clip from Bible Kids Additional resources Digital Resources: Practicing the Way : Free courses on spiritual habits that will be covered throughout the series, in addition to a spiritual reflection survey and Rule of Life Builder. Recommend Books: Sacred Rhythms: Arranging Our Lives For Spiritual Transformation (Ruth Haley Barton) Habits of the Household: Practicing the Story of God in Everyday Family Rhythms (Justin Whitmel Earley) The Tech-Wise Family (Andy Crouch) The Life We're Looking For (Andy Crouch) *If you'd like more guidance exploring the Habits of the Church , please reach out to one of our pastors.

Sign Up For A Prayer Time 24/7 Prayer started in 1999 with a simple student-led vigil, and now, almost three decades later, thousands of communities take part, and prayer is happening in churches and communities in over half the countries on earth. This year Bethel will be hosting 24/7 Prayer from September 6 until September 13. We will be joining believers across the globe during the Global Week of Prayer. Together, churches in nations around the world will be seeking God for spiritual renewal, praying for their communities, and interceding for every nation—that God's Kingdom would come and His will be done on earth as it is in heaven. What a beautiful reminder that while we serve in different places, we are one Church, united before one King. Whether you've prayed for an hour before or not, I encourage you to step into this opportunity. Time spent in God's presence has a way of renewing our hearts, aligning us with His purposes, and reminding us that the work of His Kingdom begins in prayer. Many who have participated before have been surprised by how quickly the hour passes—and how reluctant they are to leave. You're welcome to sign up to pray at Bethel or from home. The church will be open: Tuesday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. We will also gather for a special Worship and Prayer Evening on Wednesday from 7:00–9:00 p.m. , and it would be a joy to worship and pray alongside you. If you're able, please consider taking an hour and adding your voice to this global chorus of prayer. Together, let's ask God to move powerfully in our churches, our city, our nation, and throughout the world. You can sign up for a prayer hour using the link here: 0 DAYS TO THE EVENT 24-7 Prayer This year Bethel will be hosting 24/7 Prayer from September 6 until September 13. Please click RSVP to learn more. Sign up for your one-hour prayer spot by clicking here. When Sep 06, 2026, 12:00 a.m. – Sep 13, 2026, 11:59 p.m. Where Bethel Community Church, 14204 25 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5Y 1G5, Canada Details Prayer Gatherings Praying together as a church family is the body of Christ working together. It brings encouragement, repentance, edification, joy, and the feeling of love among believers. prayer meetings provide an opportunity to listen to scripture and pray for needs within the church family and our community. We encourage you to join us! Everyone is welcome. Monday Evening: 7:00 - 8:30 pm Wednesday Morning: 6:30 - 8:30 am Wednesday September 9: 7:00 - 9:00 pm In-person at Bethel Community Church Prayer Resources 24-7 Prayer Resources 24-7 Prayer Daily Devotional

Lent 2026 | When the Word of the Lord Came Copy 1 Kings < Back Resources for Lent: Fasting | Reflect on our Lenten Fasting Guide. Consider how the practice of fasting can help you pursue closeness with Jesus this upcoming season Lenten Fasting Guide .pdf Download PDF • 114KB Going Deeper | Read along with us through a weekly Lenten Devotional. We will also have some physical copies available in the back of the Sanctuary Lent Devotional (CT 2026) .pdf Download PDF • 17.41MB Sermon Series Notes: Book overview of 1-2 Kings from the BibleProject : here

Bethel Podcasts Subscribe and follow us wherever you listen to podcasts! NOTE: We're starting a midweek conversation series on our podcast feed. If you have questions about a recent message or the recent sermon series, please email us by emailing media@discoverbethel.com . *We are currently looking for volunteers to aid our Podcast production team. If you are interested, please send an email to Jason Wisselink our Director of Media Ministry at: Media@discoverbethel.com

< Back Ministry to Seafarers CHRISTMAS AT SEA Christmas at Sea is approaching, and once again your support would be greatly appreciated. Cheques should be made payable to "Ministry to Seafarers" and sent to 401 E. Waterfront Rd., Vancouver, BC V6A 4G9. You can also e-transfer funds to finance@ministrytoseafarers.com . Please clearly designate funds for "Christmas at Sea." Previous Next

Our Mission, Vision and Values Our Mission Becoming like Christ & Sharing Him with Others Our Vision To Build a House of Belonging in Christ for All People Our Values A House of Discipleship: Committed to growing every day in our walk with Jesus through holistic and biblical formation. A House of Prayer: Moving with the Holy Spirit through a posture of prayer. A House of Togetherness: Embracing life together in authentic and intentional community. A House of All Nations and Generations: Celebrating and nurturing the beautiful diversity of our intergenerational and multi-ethnic family. A House of Mission: Committed to reaching out with the love and Good News of Jesus Christ to our communities, to the city and to the world! Mission, Vision and Values for Bethel: A more detailed explanation Read More Interested in what we believe and teach as a church? Read More

Giving at Bethel Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:7 NIV Give Now Contact Us Ways to Give Why Give Giving FAQ's Tithing was introduced early in the bible when God asked his people to return to Him their first fruits of the harvest and the topic weaves throughout the bible. Why would God ask this of us? Is it because he needs the money? No, after all, he owns it all. Yet, the concept of money is the most referenced subject in scripture. So why all the emphasis over money? Well, it’s likely because God understands how we’re wired (he did create us after all) and knows our hearts are very intertwined with our finances and that many people trust in wealth more than in Him. What God desires is that we trust Him with all areas of our life, including our finances. Online E-Transfer In-Person Automatic Withdrawal Donate once or on a recurring basis via the Pushpay service. Want a direct link sent to you? Text DISCOVERBETHEL to 77977 and we'll send it your way. Give to Bethel At Bethel we don't pass around a collection plate during Sunday services, you can place your gift in one of the giving boxes in the back of the Sanctuary You can drop off a cheque or giving envelope during our office hours, Tuesday to Friday during our office hours. Donations can be sent by E-Transfer to accounting@discoverbethel.com , along with a note indicating which cause you want to support. If you are giving to more than one cause, please specify how you want the funds divided. Feel free to contact Sara , our Accounting Technician, with any questions you have. Giving by automatic withdrawal is the most cost-effective method way to give to Bethel as it saves on processing fees. Please email our Accounting Technician, Sara at Accounting@discoverbethel.com for our Automatic Withdrawal form. Buy Now Frequently asked questions Setting up FAQs General How do I add a new question & answer? To add a new FAQ follow these steps: 1. Click “Manage FAQs” button 2. From your site’s dashboard you can add, edit and manage all your questions and answers 3. Each question and answer should be added to a category 4. Save and publish. Can I insert an image, video, or gif in my FAQ? Yes. To add media follow these steps: 1. Enter the app’s Settings 2. Click on the “Manage FAQs” button 3. Select the question you would like to add media to 4. When editing your answer click on the camera, video, or GIF icon 5. Add media from your library. How do I edit or remove the “FAQ” title? You can edit the title from the Settings tab in the app. If you don’t want to display the title, simply disable the Title under “Info to Display”.