Serve with us at Bethel. Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. 1 Peter 4:10 PLAY YOUR ROLE: Information about Bethel's Ministries I Want To Serve At Bethel Children's Ministry Small Group Activities Leader Serve Children's Ministry Large Group Session Leader Serve Connection Ministry Coffee Fellowship Server Serve Connection Ministry Greeter Serve Connection Ministry Usher Serve Connection Ministry Welcome Desk Serve Prayer Ministry Post-service Prayer Servants Serve Prayer Ministry Inner Healing Prayer Ministry Serve Prayer Ministry Intercessors Serve Worship Ministry Production Technician Serve Worship Ministry Sound Technician Serve Worship Ministry Musicians Serve

Bulletin Board CRC News Check out what’s happening in the CRCNA community Read More Days for Girls Days for Girls Canada Society is a registered Canadian not for profit and is a Country Affiliate with Days for Girls International. Volunteers across Canada mobilize to increase access to menstrual products and vital health information for women and girls around the world. Read More The Link Community Experience Jesus through our community (Young Adults) Read More EMMANUEL HOME'S ANNUAL CHRISTMAS MARKET Read More REHOBOTH CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES Read More Ministry to Seafarers CHRISTMAS AT SEA Read More

Bethel Leadership - Staff & Council Bethel Leadership Staff, Elders, & Deacons Staff Cris Harper Lead Pastor Pastor Cris joined Bethel Community Church in February of 2020. He is married to Christy and has two young children, Ruth and Gabe... Read More Selikke Duthler Children's Ministry Director Selikke has been attending Bethel for most of her life and started volunteering in the Children’s ministry in her early teens. She joined the Bethel staff in 2021... Read More Jason Verveda Summer Intern Jason has been attending Bethel for his whole life and has served in various ways in the church over the years. Read More Cindy Harris Support Services Cindy is originally from Ontario and has lived in Edmonton since 1999. Through Bethel, she became a Christian in 2008 and was baptized in 2009... Read More Wendy Werkman Pastor of Congregational Care and Discipleship Wendy has been a member of Bethel since 2003. She brought her diversified work experience to Bethel and became the Administrator in August 2011. Wendy went to seminary and received an MDiv from Kairos University... Read More Camila Lazzarotto Youth Director Hi there! I’m Camila, the new Youth Director at Bethel Community Church. I’m from Brazil, happily married to Ed, and the proud mom of a sweet 7-year-old girl named Alice... Read More Rebecca Lendein Summer Intern Rebecca, also known as Becky, has been attending Bethel Church for her all the years of her life. She is one of the youth leaders in... Read More Tara Kilkenny Administrative Assistant Tara is the Administrative Assistant at Bethel Community Church. She has been part of Bethel for many years and is excited to share this role with Nicole... Read More Cathy Ferchau Pastor of Outreach and Missions Pastor Cathy has been a part of Bethel for almost twenty years, originally becoming connected through Dove Taekwondo. Cathy is passionate about prayer, building relationships, and pointing others to Jesus... Read More Lisa Vander Heide Worship Ministry Director Lisa has been attending Bethel for 42 years. She has been involved over the years as the coordinator of Oasis, a volunteer for children’s ministry, and a volunteer for summer camps... Read More Hilda Buisman Executive Administrator 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... Read More Nicole Wildeboer Administrative Assistant Nicole is one of the Administrative Assistants at Bethel Community Church. She has been part of Bethel since 2008... Read More Council Governing Elders Ed Dening - Chair Ivan Mast - Vice Chair John Buisman - Clerk Arnold Groot John Lendein Glen Oosterhof Curt Rozendaal Shepherding Elders Peter Rietveld - Chair Kevin Magnes Jare Osho Jeannie Visser Deacons Helen Krol - Co-chair Ron Van Der Linden - Co-chair Doug Barr - Treasurer Jessica Kalf Shawn Meidl Jeff Van Niejenhuis Gary Simpson Rebecca Werkman Details about the expectations for each of our Council roles: here Bethel Statement of Faith for Staff, Ministry Leaders, and Council: here NOMINATIONS FOR COUNCIL MEMBERS: Each year, a number of these leaders finish their terms and need to be replaced. We ask you to prayerfully consider who would make good, Christ-centered leaders for the different roles on Council To nominate someone: We recommend that you talk with the person you are discerning nominating so you can confirm that they are able and willing to prayerfully consider serving on Council Please confirm they are a member of Bethel Community Church Please send us an email with their name to clerk@discoverbethel.com and a brief reason why you believe he or she is qualified to serve in this role If you have any questions about the nominations process and the expectations of these roles, please contact Arnold Groot (Governing Elder). Do you have any questions, concerns, or comments? You can contact our Governing Elders, Shepherding Elders, or Deacons directly by the email address shown below. Governing Elders - Governingelders@discoverbethel.com Shepherding Elders - ShepherdingElders@discoverbethel.com Deacons - Deacons@discoverbethel.com

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Resources Lent 2026 | When the Word of the Lord Came Copy 1 Kings Start Exploring Proverbs The Way of Wisdom Start Exploring The Gospel for Everyone The Roman Road Start Exploring Cross through the Cliché Start Exploring Sabbath In The Psalms Start Exploring Advent | Behold & Become Unto Us A Child Is Born Start Exploring The Good News Journey with the church in Acts Start Exploring Advent The Gifts of Christmas Start Exploring First Samuel Prophetic Grace Start Exploring Advent: Meet the Family The Genealogy of Grace from Matthew's Gospel Start Exploring Hard Conversations Start Exploring Habits of the Church Based on Acts 2:42 Start Exploring Lent 2025 Joseph | Genesis 37-50 Start Exploring Built Different 1 Thessalonians Start Exploring The World In Crisis Start Exploring Lent 2024 A King in God's Place Start Exploring Flourish Life By The Spirit Start Exploring

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

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 Youth Director Camila Lazzarotto Hi there! I’m Camila, the new Youth Director at Bethel Community Church. I’m from Brazil, happily married to Ed, and the proud mom of a sweet 7-year-old girl named Alice. I’ve been an educator for the past 19 years and have had the privilege of serving in various leadership roles throughout my journey. I love spending time with my family and friends and discovering fun, unique coffee spots around town. I also enjoy cooking and playing Uno with Alice. Camila@discoverbethel.com (780) 476-3762

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 Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 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: 19 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 Register Now 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 5-Day Devotional

< 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

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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