Upcoming Events
As we continue celebrating Bethel’s 70TH Anniversary, we are excited about our Grand Celebration Weekend October 24-26! We will kick off the weekend with a Black-Tie Gala on Friday, an Evening of Worship on Saturday, then a Celebration Service on Sunday. We’re so excited about Honoring Our Legacy and Celebrating our Future as we commemorate 70 years of being a lighthouse to this community and to the world.
This month’s SAM Gathering promises to be a spiritually enriching time filled with fellowship, games, a ton of fun, and a delicious lunch provided by Backyard Bar-B-Que.
Use your decorating and DIY gifts, talents, and skills to enhance God's house for events at Bethel Temple.
Church Christmas Party!
Bethel Family, save the date for our church-wide Christmas Party on Wednesday, December 20, at 7pm in the Goodwin Life Center Atrium. There is no cost, but registration is required
Christmas Carol Karaoke
Partake in the fun and laughter of sing-a-longs of Christmas Carols with other Bethel members. All members, singles, and couples are invited to attend.
Beautiful Women's Weekend
Calling all Beautiful Women! It’s time for Beautiful Women’s Weekend and Pastor Lori and her crew have planned something very special for you. On Friday, November 3, the weekend will kick off with the first ever Beauty Night Sleepover! Yes, you heard right, Friday night is a Beauty Night Sleepover, so get your sleeping bags, air mattresses, and fabulous or comfy public appropriate PJs!. Then on Saturday morning, you’ll have breakfast together, and beautiful worship together on Sunday for Beautiful Women’s Day. Pastor Lori guarantees that this weekend will be so much fun with good laughs, good conversation, and of course, good food.
Registration is only $25 per person.
Back 2 School Event With The Ezer Initiative!
Know a child in need or want to support the children in our community? Sign-up!
Youth and Young Adult BBQ
Illumination youth and the Collective young adults will gather after service Sunday, July 30 at 2 pm for a Backyard BBQ Party. There will be music, games, and so much more. Registration is required by Tuesday, July 25
Hot Dog and Movie Night
Ticket sales are now open for our Movie Night Saturday, July 8, at 6 pm in the Goodwin Life Center for a showing of the movie Jesus Revolution. Tickets ($15 for age 13 and up and $8 for ages up to 12) include the movie, a hot dog, chips, cookie, popcorn, and drink. A concession stand will also be available to purchase additional goodies. All proceeds benefit our senior adult ministry and illumination youth ministry.
Vacation Bible School
Vacation Bible School is almost here and we’re looking forward to ministering to your children age 3 through grade 5, from Monday June 26, to Friday June 30, 7 pm-8:30 pm in the Children’s Center. Registration is required. Registration ends June 21.
Men’s Health Summit
A focus on healthy lifestyles and wholistic wellness for spiritual men
Bethel Marriage Ministry: Connection+ Workshops
Open to married and engaged couples, this workshop is designed to build and improve your marriage relationship in the areas of communication, health and healing, sex and intimacy.
Children age one month to 11 years have a separate and special program just for them during this event. Cost is $20 per couple.
“A Beautiful Day” - Beautiful Women Ministry Spring Gathering
All beautiful women (young and seasoned) are invited to experience A Beautiful Day on Saturday, April 22 from 8am-12pm in the Goodwin Life Center. This gathering will start with a very intimate question, “Hey Beautiful, How Are You Feeling?” To provide inspiration for the answer, four powerful panelists will lead and incite conversation that speak to spiritual, physical, emotional, and social wellbeing. Gathering cost is $15 and includes continental breakfast.
Torchbearer’s Game Night
The BTB-Ministry is sponsoring a game night. Come out for an evening of fellowship, pizza, and fun.
Senior Adult Ministry Fellowship!
Our senior adult ministry, ages 60 and up, is ending the isolation many of them have experienced by relaunching their monthly gatherings in the Goodwin Life Center hospitality room with light refreshments, worship, games, and more. This gathering is free, but sign-up is required.
Clothing Closet Cleanup
We Need Your Help!
We have a massive amount of donated clothing that we will need to sort and organize for people in need. Sign-up to join our effort today!
Christmas Play - Volunteer
Volunteer as behind-the-scenes help for the upcoming Christmas play!
Thanksgiving Giveaway
We’re working with three organizations in a Kingdom Connection to support families in Hampton Roads.
Torchbearer’s Paint Night
The BTB-Ministry is sponsoring an “Unusual Paint Event” come out for a night to paint, pizza and fun.
Bless Our Community Day
Bless Our Community parking lot outreach on Saturday, October 15 from 10 am to 12 pm.
Young Adult Ministry - Movie Night!
All young adults aged 18-39 are invited to bring a few friends and come out for an evening of fellowship, fun, refreshments, and a great movie on Friday, October 14 at 6 pm in the Goodwin Life Center chapel.
Bethel Travel Club Trip: Museum of the Bible, Washington, D.C.
Our travel club is headed on a day trip to the Museum of the Bible in Washington D.C. on Monday October 10. Cost is $92 and includes bus, museum ticket, and snacks.
Registration begins Sunday, August 14, so you have time to make payments on the trip cost.
Men, Lead Children’s Church
Our children’s ministry is looking for a few godly men to lead children's church on Sunday, November 6, so our women who volunteer every Sunday can attend this Ablaze Gathering Sunday service. Everything you need -- lessons, games, and snacks will be ready for you. Just show up and lead our children and bless our women!
Poets in Autumn Tour
Poets In Autumn is the premiere poetry tour in the world and the largest poetry event in the U.S. Using the art of spoken word, The PIA Tour inspires and empowers attendees with riveting punch lines and production that makes the show come to life.