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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

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

Small Groups The journey is better when we do life together. At Bethel Church, we believe that life is meant to be lived together. We are a community committed to growing together in our faith in Jesus Christ, to supporting one another in special times of need, and to welcoming others who want to embark on the journey of faith. In small groups we encourage one another, ask questions, gain insight from each other, and we share joys and sorrow. In short, small groups is our way of doing life together. For meetings, groups usually gather in one another's homes on a rotating basis. On a typical evening they will enjoy friendly conversation over refreshments, have a Bible study, share needs and concerns, and pray for one another. Groups have even been known to go on vacation together! The possibilities are as unlimited as the group's imagination. A big goal of small groups is simply to be there for one another through the good times and the hard times. That can include anything from lending a listening ear, to bringing meals or providing rides in a time of need. Sign up here for a small group! *For details and questions about Bethel Small Groups, please contact Pastor Wendy Email: wendy@discoverbethel.com

Flourish Life By The Spirit < Back Join us in a 10-week journey of studying how the Spirit nourishes within us a life of fruitfulness that goes beyond surviving and coping. It actually can and does, by God’s grace, look like flourishing. Along this journey, we invite you to go deeper in your walk with Jesus through some additional resources. Each week we will look at another dimension for the fruit of the Spirit, following the order and pattern described in Galatians 5:13-26. For Personal Devotion and Small Groups: Cultivating the Fruit of the Spirit - Growing In Christlikeness - By Christopher Wright Good and Beautiful and Kind: Becoming Whole in a Fractured World by Rich Villodas For Families at Home On Sundays, Bethel Kids will be using curriculum based on the book "Fruit Full: 100 Family Experiences for Growing in the Fruit of the Spirit" What do your kids know about the fruit of the Spirit? Maybe they can rattle off the list: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. But do they really understand what the fruits look like in daily life? John Stott prayed every day the following prayer. Consider praying this prayer as you seek God’s abundant life for you in the season to come. “Heavenly Father, I pray that I may live this day in your presence and please you more and more. Lord Jesus, I pray that this day I may take up my cross and follow you. Holy Spirit, I pray that this day you will fill me with yourself and cause your fruit to ripen in my life: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Holy, blessed and glorious Trinity, three persons in one God, have mercy upon me.

Sabbath In The Psalms < Back Resources for Sabbath In The Psalms sermon series: The Rest of God by Mark Buchanan - Link Faith Practices Project - Link

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

Contact Us How can we serve you? Address 14204 - 25 Street Edmonton, Alberta T5Y 1G5 Phone (780) 476-3762 Email info@discoverbethel.com Bulletin announcements can be sent to bulletin@discoverbethel.com . Please note: our B ul l etin deadline is 12:00 PM Thursday. First Name Last Name Preffered Contact Method Email Phone How can we help you? Send Thanks for submitting!

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

< Back Pastor of Outreach and Missions Cathy Ferchau Pastor Cathy has been a part of Bethel for almost twenty years, originally becoming connected through Dove Taekwondo. She and her husband Garry are parents to Annaliese, Katie, and Isabella. Cathy is passionate about prayer, building relationships, and pointing others to Jesus. Outside of work and ministry, her favourite activities include spending time with family and friends, listening to music (and maybe singing along), watching sports, and being in nature with her dog. Cathy holds an M.Div. degree from Kairos University (Sioux Falls, SD)/Taylor Seminary (Edmonton, AB). She is a bi-vocational Pastor who also works as an American Sign Language (ASL)-English Interpreter, a profession she has enjoyed for more than twenty-three years. Cathy@discoverbethel.com (780) 476-3762

< Back Executive Administrator Hilda Buisman Hilda has been a member of Bethel Community Church since moving to Edmonton in 1985. She has worked as a trainer, manager, and director in the past. Her most recent position was Director of Admissions at The King’s University. She is married to John Buisman. Her retirement activity includes the volunteer work as Executive Administrator at Bethel. Administrator@discoverbethel.com (780) 476-3762

The Gospel for Everyone The Roman Road < Back Finding (& Sharing) Jesus on the Romans Road to Salvation: here The Romans Road to Salvation: here Conversations "Challenges" for the week: #1 Signpost : “All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23) "Everyone needs Jesus" "No one is too far gone" #2 Signpost: “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” (Romans 5:8) How could peace with God change my attitude for life? Where in our lives do we need to approach the world with the hope Paul describes ? #3 Signpost: “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 6:23) How does sin affect the way I relate to others? How does freedom in Christ change this? What must I let go of so that I can pick up more of Christ’s gift of freedom? #4 Signpost: "Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus." (Romans 8:1) How do you keep yourself clear of worldly thinking? How can you live in gratitude to God? #5 Signpost: “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” (Romans 10:13) Is there any reason that you would not accept Jesus as Lord today? Who has God called you to share the gospel with?

What to Expect Sunday Worship: Our church is for everyone and we invite you to join us. We gather in person and online for a weekly Sunday service at 10 am to encounter the living God as a community – a time to restore our faith, to renew our hope, and to rekindle our love for God and others. Join us in worship for the whole family, and please come as you are! Every week expect to hear a Gospel-centered message, considering how we can deepen our relationship with Christ and better live out his love in our daily lives. If you missed a Sunday you can always listen to previous sermons, just head to our podcasts page. Our Mission & Vision What We Believe Worship Online With Us For the Kids: We pride ourselves on providing a fun and safe environment for our kids where they can learn about how much Jesus loves them and that his story can become their own. On Sunday mornings, please check in the back with your kids when you arrive. We invite families to sit together in worship for the first half of the service, which starts at 10 am. Halfway through the service, we'll invite parents to bring your kids downstairs for a focused time of children's ministry in a big group. *For any questions about what to expect before you visit, please email our Children’s Ministries Director, Selikke, at kids@discoverbethel.com , or call us at church during the week. Nursery: Our nursery is available for your infants and toddlers! After you check your kid(s) in at the registration desk, you can bring your kid(s) to the nursery downstairs to be with our volunteer team. Wiggle Room: Our Wiggle room is open to parents with small children who need to get "their wiggles out" while being close to their parents and the service can be listened to from that room. This room is located on the left side of the sanctuary next to our kitchen. Prayer and Connection: Two of our greatest desires as a church are (1) to be a church that prays and (2) to be a community that cares. We have people available throughout the service available to pray with you. You can also send requests for prayer online through our confidential prayer email . We also see worship as a time for connection and the building of relationships in the community. Stay as long as you can with us as worship. We will have coffee and refreshments set out for you. To get more involved with Bethel, please fill out a connect card, and we’ll figure out with you what the next step might be. Prayer Request We would be delighted to connect with you and listen to your story. We are here to support you and pray for you. Please fill out our virtual connect card by clicking the button below so we can learn how we can best support you. Connect Card