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< Back Administrative Assistant Tara Kilkenny 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 Laurie. Tara also works part-time as an occupational therapist. She is married to Clint and they have 2 fantastic children! They share their home with 3 dogs, 1 cat, a bird, and some chickens. Family and friends know her love for Disney, baking and good chocolate. Tara enjoys the outdoors- camping, hiking or spending time with friends around a fire. Info@discoverbethel.com (780) 476-3762

Our Mission & Vision Becoming like Christ and sharing Him with others COMMUNION Walking with Christ We experience this through the study of God’s Word, prayer, and other disciplines. COMMUNITY Loving one another We experience this through worship, connecting with others in a house church or small group, and sacrificially using our time, talent and treasure in service to others. CALLING Impacting the world We do this through: Vocation: Serving God through my work. Witness: Walking alongside of at least one other person in their journey toward faith in God. Compassion and Justice: Loving God and others both in my circle of influence and around the world. A Dream for Bethel: This booklet contains our Dream for Bethel. It describes our hopes for the next five years. Read More Our Vision Our Vision: To be an inter-generational, and multi-ethnic community empowered by the Spirit, growing in faith, bound together in love, meeting together in vibrant weekend worship and in small groups, serving one another with the gifts God has given us; and reaching out with the love and Good News of Jesus Christ to our church community, to our own communities, and to the world. Interested in what we believe and teach as a church? Read More

Acerca de Our Beliefs We believe that there is one God who eternally exists in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Matthew 3:16, 28:19; John 1:1-3, 1:14; Acts 5:3-4; 2 Corinthians 13:14 We believe that humans bear the image of God; yet, they are corrupted by sin—by both the sinful nature with which they are born and the ongoing sins they commit. Ephesians 2:1-3, 4:22; Titus 3:3 ​ We believe that Jesus was born of the Virgin Mary and lived a sinless life. ​Matthew 1:18-25; Luke 1:26-38; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Hebrews 4:15; 1 Peter 2:22 ​ We believe that He died an atoning death on the cross for the forgiveness of sins. Romans 3:25; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Hebrews 10:14; 1 John 2:2, 4:10 ​ We believe that He rose bodily from the grave. Romans 4:25; 1 Corinthians 15:16-20; 1 Peter 1:3-5 ​ We believe that He has ascended to the right hand of God where he rules the world as our Lord and high priest. Matthew 28:18; Acts 1:9-11; Philippians 2:9-11; Hebrews 1:3, 4:14-16 We believe that Jesus will return to judge the living and the dead. Acts 10:42; Acts 17:31 We believe in the resurrection of the body which is a resurrection to eternal life for those who receive God’s offer of salvation in Christ and a resurrection to eternal condemnation for those who refuse it. Matthew 25:1-13; Matthew 25:31-46; Romans 2:12-16; 2 Thessalonians 1:6-10; We believe that salvation is by grace through faith alone. Romans 3:20; Galatians 3:10-11; Ephesians 2:8-9 ​ We believe that salvation is through Jesus Christ alone. John 14:6; Acts 4:12 We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit by whose indwelling Christians are enabled to live a godly life . John 3:5-6; Romans 6:4; Colossians 2:11-12 ​ We believe that all who have faith in the Lord Jesus Christ are spiritually united as members of His body, the Church. John 10:14-16; Acts 20:28; Ephesians 4:1-6 We believe that the Bible is the inspired and infallible Word of God and the only rule for faith and life. 2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20-21

The Good News Journey with the church in Acts < Back Resources for “The Good News” – Journey with the church in Acts: What Is The Gospel? | N.T. Wright Online The Gospel - Bible Project Euangelion / Gospel What does the word Gospel mean? Learn more in this video as we explore the meaning of this word in the biblical Greek. - Bible Project Devotional Series and Video Resource: Acts Bible Study - See Jesus in Acts - Spoken Gospel Recommended Books: Simply Good News: Why the Gospel Is News and What Makes It Good by N. T. Wright, here The Gospel: How the Church Portrays the Beauty of Christ by Ray Ortlund, here Small Group Video Resource: Witness - Resonate Global Missions

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.

Bannerman Initiatives Bannerman Community is the home of Bethel Community Church. We are committed to loving and serving our neighbours as part of our desire to build up a community that cares for one another. We demonstrate this commitment through a range of Bannerman initiatives. Bannerman Partners Our commitment is to be a community partner. Bannerman Partners is a group of community leaders, business owners, and service providers working together for the good of the Bannerman Community. This group meets monthly to discuss community events and strategy, in addition to supporting a wide range of initiatives throughout the year. For more details, please email here to contact the chair of Bannerman Partners, Cris Harper. ​ Bannerman Connects is a group of volunteers committed to linking resources within the community with the needs of others. This is an offspring of the Bannerman Partners in that this team, comprised of Bethel and Community members, focuses solely on the needs of the residents in Clareview II with the assistance of the City of Edmonton Social Services which houses the people in this community. Over 4 years of assistance and support has been provided through the coordination of key resident neighbours. If you have a need locally, or have gifts and resources you desire to share with others in need, please reach out to us here. Banner man In Action Bannerman in Action is the day of support and community whereby Bethel and Bannerman Community League work together to build up, beautify and work side by side to better Bannerman Community. For 2023, we will rally together on May 27 in the morning. In the weeks leading up to this day, we are also hosting a diaper drive for under resources families in the neighbourhood. ​ For the diaper drive, please drop off diapers at church during our office hours (Tuesday-Friday) To get involved with Bannerman in Action day, please sign up below: 0 DAYS TO THE EVENT Bannerman In Action May 27, 2023, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Bannerman Community League, 14034 23 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5Y 2M6, Canada Details

< 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

< Back Pastor of Congregational Care and Discipleship Wendy Werkman Wendy has been a member of Bethel since 2003. She has a diversified work experience and brings that experience to Bethel Community Church in the Administrator position since August 2011. Wendy went back to school to pursue an MDiv from Kairos University and completed the Ecclesiastical Program for Ministerial Candidates (EPMC) from Calvin Seminary. In August 2022 Wendy was installed as the Pastor of Congregational Care and Discipleship. Her passion is to see people become connected within the church family and she is probably one of the first people you’ll be welcomed by! When not at Bethel, you can find Wendy spending time with her husband Melvin and their family, gardening, reading, or enjoying walks. Wendy@discoverbethel.com (780) 476-3762

0 DAYS TO THE EVENT Harvest Festival Oct 28, 2023, 2:00 p.m. Bethel Community Church Join the party! All are welcome for an afternoon of fall fun! Wear a costume, trunk-or-treat, decorate pumpkins, and enjoy music & community! Learn more Bethel Community Church is hosting a Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 28th from 2-4 PM . This outdoor event in the parking lot will feature "Trunk or Treating" (where kids can go from car trunk to car trunk with their candy bags), Hot chocolate will be served, a costume photo booth, a pumpkin decorating contest, and much more! If you are able to help either through donation of treats or volunteering your time, please fill out this form .

24-7 Prayer Sign Up For A Time Slot 24/7 PRAYER WEEK – SEEK MY FACE, A WEEK OF CONTINUAL PRAYER: We will be dedicating May 12-19 as a week of 24/7prayer. We hope to have at least one person in the building praying every hour for the whole week. (What a way to lead up to Pentecost Sunday on May 19!) You can sign up for prayer slots HERE . This is the 24-7 Prayer website and you will need to create a log in to confirm your spot. If you are willing to be a night security guard or a host/greeter for the event, please call Pastor Wendy to let her know (780-476-3762). We invite you to come and pray! ​ 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. Wednesday Morning - 6:30 - 8:30 am Monday Evening: 7:00 - 8:30 pm

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