TODAY MAGAZINES: The July/August edition has arrived.  There are large print copies at the membership desk.  You may have received the devotional in your mailbox. We hope you enjoy it. If you would like to regularly receive a copy in your mailbox, please let us know by emailing info@discoverbethel.com.  A digital version can be accessed here.

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PLAN TO PROTECT: This training is for anyone who is volunteering or working with children, youth, or vulnerable adults.  The next training session will be after church on Sunday, June 29 (11:30 am-2:30 pm). This training is mandatory and must be completed annually.   Please sign up to attend the session here.

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STAFF UPDATE and JOB POSTING: Earlier this year, Jason W, our Director of Media and Technology, began classes at Calvin Seminary online. He now is preparing to move to Grand Rapids in order to continue his education in person. Sadly, this means that he will be transitioning out of our staff team in August of this year. We are so grateful for Jason’s ministry at Bethel. His contributions and leadership support deeply enhance ministries as a church. We will plan a time to acknowledge and pray for Jason in the Summer. With this in mind, we are beginning a search for a new Director of Media and Technology (0.5 FTE, 20 hours a week). Our posting for the position is up this week. Please pray with us as we search for the right person to come into this role. For details, please visit discoverbethel.com/jobs.

 

​​​​​​​​​CANADAY DAY CELEBRATION: Bethel Community Church invites you to celebrate Canada Day with us! Join us July 1, 2025, from 12:00 -3:00 p.m. for free food, games, live music, face painting, bouncy castles and more! The party will take place in the Bethel Community Church parking lot.

• To host this event, we rely on an amazing team of volunteers. Please join us in making this day great by signing up to serve  here.  Please send any questions by email to: info@discoverbethel.com.

• We also need food to make this event happen. Visit the bulletin board beside the kitchen across from the mailboxes where you can sign up to donate food items (such as watermelons, chips, and hotdog buns). If you do not have the time to go shopping, you donate funds, and we can do the shopping for you! Please note, food items need to be at the church by June 27. 

 

KIDS CAMP: Come join us August 11-15 for a weeklong summer Kids Camp for children ages 4-10. The theme for this year is Road Trip: On the Go with God. This camp is designed to help children discover and find strength in God's presence everywhere, grow in community, and experience God's goodness together. The week will be filled with Bible stories, crafts, games, and much more! Lunch and snacks will be provided. Learn more and register here. Are you able to volunteer?  Please sign up here so that we can offer this camp to as many kids as possible.​

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THE SUMMER INTERNS ARE HERE! We are excited to welcome Elena Kroeker and Kaitlyn Verveda as our Summer Ministry Interns. Elena previously served as our Youth Ministries Intern in 2023. She has been attending Bethel since 2021, and serves with the youth and children’s ministries, and on the worship team. Elena recently graduated from The King’s University, earning her Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies, with a biology concentration. Elena said, “I have a love for investing in the lives of young people and I am excited about the opportunity to build on that while leading Kids’ Camp, drop-in programs, and community events.”
Kaitlyn served as our Children’s Ministry Intern last year. She has attended Bethel her whole life and has served in various roles in children’s ministry for many years. She is currently studying at Norquest College, working towards her Early Learning & Childcare Diploma and she’s also the Assistant Teacher at WillowWood Christian Preschool here in Bethel. She’s “looking forward to building stronger relationships with the children and teens of Bethel and our community and is excited to join them on their walk with Jesus.”

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COUNTING COMMITTEE: We are seeking two additional volunteers to help us count and process our offerings. This would be a commitment of only once a month for a couple of hours. If you are interested, please contact the governing elders at governingelders@discoverbethel.com

PRODUCTION AND SOUND TECH TEAM: Do you enjoy working behind the scenes or have an interest in technology? Our Worship Audio/Visual Team is looking for new team members to serve in various roles, including computer operators, production, and sound technicians. We are particularly interested in growing our Production and Sound Tech teams. If you are interested but not ready to run sound or mix sound, we have created a new role called Stagehand. This team focuses on setting up the stage for Thursday night rehearsals and other events at the church. It is a wonderful way to get involved and support our worship ministry in a hands-on, practical way. If you are ready to serve or want to learn more, we would love to hear from you! Please reach out to Jason – Jason@discoverbethel.com

 

BETHEL SUMMER READING CHALLENGE: Looking for a simple, joy-filled way to grow your child’s faith, build lasting memories, and boost literacy—rain or shine? This summer, let’s READ!  Join our Summer Reading Challenge and pick up a bag of carefully selected books from our church library! We’ve got something for every age and stage:

• Picture books (perfect for sharing as a whole family, or as grandparents!)

• Books for Grades 1–3 (some for kids to read, some for parents to share)

• Chapter books for Grades 4–6

• Engaging teen reads

Keep your bag for up to 3 weeks. When you return it, your child will:

• 🎁 Pick an instant prize

• 🎟️ Be entered in a draw for an awesome end-of-summer prize!

Make reading a meaningful part of your family’s summer—because faith can grow one story at a time.  See Christie Thomas at the back of the church this Sunday to pick up your books

Bethel Youth:​​​

​GRADUATES:This Sunday, June 22, we will be recognizing graduates in grades 6, 9, & 12 during the first part of the service. Afterwards, all grades 6-12 are welcome to join in the lower level for a pancake party.

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PLOT STARTS JULY 8! Fun! That's what we want this summer to be. Join us for PLOT! every Tuesday from 7-9:00 p.m. in the church parking lot for games, snacks, and devotions.  Come hang out, connect with awesome people, and make the most of the season together. Our summer devotions will dive into the book of John, exploring the moments when Jesus uses water to teach, heal, and refresh.  Grades 6–12 welcome. Click here for the full calendar.  We are excited to see you there!

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