Bethel United Methodist Church - Bolivia NC

Bethel United Methodist Church - Bolivia NC The family of faith at Bethel UMC is a loving, caring congregation with a big heart. We welcome all without hesitation, just as Jesus welcomed all.

If you are looking for a small, loving church family you need look no further. Our congregation is made up of a wonderful mix of families that have been a part of this church and community for generations and newcomers. Dress code is come as you are - your comfort is key! Come and worship, learn, serve and fellowship with us. Worship is at 9:30 a.m. We heartily welcome children. As more children a

nd younger families attend, we look forward to expanding our services to include the youth, the future of the church. Our adult Sunday class meeting is at 10:45am in the Fellowship Hall for Sunday School, fellowship and refreshments. Parking and handicapped ramps are located on both sides of the church. We look forward to having you worship with us!

Shirley Jean Falkner Hale, 77, of Wilmington, NC, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, June 20, 2026, surrounded by...
06/24/2026

Shirley Jean Falkner Hale, 77, of Wilmington, NC, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, June 20, 2026, surrounded by her family. After a courageous health journey, she was reunited with the love of her life, "T," after 15 years.

She was born, February 5, 1949, in Henderson, North Carolina; she was the daughter of Linwood Belmont and Virginia Elizabeth Baker Falkner. Shirley was the youngest of four children. She was a member of North Henderson Baptist Church until 1970 when she married Harvey Thomas Hale and they joined City Road United Methodist Church. After moving to Bolivia, they then became life members of Bethel United Methodist Church. Shirley carried her faith in Christ throughout her life which helped her through many ups and downs.

She was a wonderful cook, and her house was not just a house; it was a home, with her presence making every holiday special. Shirley loved her pets and nature, but most especially, she loved her family. Her love language was gifts and acts of service. Shirley held many customer service positions but is most remembered for working at Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation for 27 years. Her caring and friendly personality always shown through in her work ethic.

She is survived by her daughter, Christie Lynn Cribb, and her husband Ashley Earl of Belville, NC, and her son, Timothy Andrew Hale of Aurora, CO; grandchildren, Benjamin Thomas Tisinger and his wife Hannah Nicole of Salisbury, NC, and Sarah Elizabeth Tisinger and her significant other Mauricio Rodriguez-Garcia of Asheville, NC; brother, Arthur Belmont Falkner of Henderson, NC, and several very close nieces and nephews who saw her as a mother figure to them all.

Along with her husband, she is preceded in death by her sisters, Frances Daniel and Carolyn Brown.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 27, 2026, at 3:00 pm at Peacock - Newnam and White Funeral Home in Southport, NC.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice.

Online condolences may be made at www.peacocknewnamwhite.com

Peacock - Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service, Southport, North Carolina.

06/21/2026

Sunday June 21, 2026 Happy Father’s Day!!

06/16/2026

For the week of June 14-June 20:

Church Mission Statement:
To make disciples for Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

Serving as Greeter: June 14-Warren Knox
June 21-Samesa Goodson; June 28-Betty Cheers
Altar Flowers: June 14-Kaz and Toshi Atsumi;
June 21-Hal and Samesa Goodson; June 28-Betty Cheers
June 3-BIBLE STUDY-6:30PM
June 14-Flag Day
June 21-Father's Day (a special treat for our fathers is planned!)

SHINE YOUR LIGHT!

June-Samaritan-Shoebox Collection-May collections will focus on toys. But anything appropriate for the shoeboxes are welcome! Thank you!

Daily Bible Reading

June 14: 1 Samuel 21, 1 Samuel 22, ! Samuel 23; John 18:1-24; Proverbs 13:10-19
June 15: 1 Samuel 24, 1 Samuel 25; John 18:25-40; Psalm 68:15-20
June 16: 1 Samuel 26, 1 Samuel 27, 1 Samuel 28; John 19:1-27; Psalm 68:21-27
June 17: 1 Samuel 29, 1 Samuel 30; 1 Samuel 31; John 19:28-42. John 20:1-9; Psalm 68: 28-35
June 18: 2 Samuel 1, 2 Samuel 2: 1-7; John 20:10-31; Proverbs 13:20-25, Proverbs 14:1-4
June 19: 2 Samuel 2:8-32, 2 Samuel 3:1-21; John 21:1-25; Psalm 69:1-12
June 20: 2 Samuel 3:22-39, 2 Samuel 4, 2 Samuel 5:1-5; Acts 1:1-22; Psalm 69: 13-28

06/16/2026

For the week of June 7-June 13:
Church Mission Statement:
To make disciples for Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

Our hearts, thoughts and prayers are with Bruce and Robin Overton and Bruce's mother, Jan Overton, and their family during this time of loss. May God grant the family peace, comfort, and strength in the days ahead.
We are grateful to Sandy Core for sharing her musical talents with us this month, Thank you for stepping in and blessing our congregation with your beautiful music.

Serving as Greeter: Linda Moore; June 14-need a greeter; June 21-Samesa Goodson; June 28-Betty Cheers
Altar Flowers: Mike and Pam Burch; June 14-Kaz andToshi Atsumi; June 21-Hal and Samesa Goodson; June 28-Betty Cheers
June 3-BIBLE STUDY-6:30PM
June 14-Flag Day
June 21-Father's Day (a special treat for our fathers is planned!)

SHINE YOUR LIGHT!
June-Samaritan-Shoebox Collection-May collections will focus on toys. But anything appropriate for the shoeboxes are welcome! Thank you!

Daily Bible Reading
June 8: 1 Samuel 8, 1 Samuel 9, ! Samuel 10:1-8; John 12:12-26; Psalm 65:1-13
June 9: 1 Samuel 10:9-27, 1 Samuel 11, 1 Samuel 12: John 12:37-50, John 13:1-17; Psalm 66:1-12
June 10: 1 Samuel 13, 1 Samuel 14:1-23; John 13:18-38; Psalm 66:13-20
June 11: 1 Samuel 14:24-52, 1 Samuel 15; John14:1-21; Proverbs 12:28, Proverbs 13:1-9
June 12: 1 Samuel 16, 1 Samuel 17:1-37; John 15, John 16:1-4; Psalm 67:1-7
June 13: 1 Samuel 17:38-58, 1 Samuel 18; John 16:5-33, John 17:1-5;
Psalm 68:1-6
June 14: 1 Samuel 19, 1 Samuel 20; John 17:6-26; Psalm 68:7-14

06/15/2026

Our next dinner out will be on June 24th instead of June 23. We will be going to Cape Fear Seafood in Leland. More info available on Sunday.

06/13/2026

There's an old saying...better to remain silent and everyone think you are crazy than to open your mouth and prove them right. I'm not sure where I was last week when I dated the sermon for April rather than June. Hopefully this week i will get it right. Looking forward to seeing you view the service, better yet, come and join us. We would love to have you.

06/10/2026

Well, we finally did it. We were able to live stream our worship service on Sunday June 7. We will continue to do this every Sunday starting at 10:30. As always, we appreciate you tuning in to watch. Thank you for your patience as we worked the bugs out. Please feel free to join us in person. Everyone is welcome. God bless you all.

06/07/2026

Sunday Sermon April 7, 2026

06/04/2026

For the week of May 24-May 30:
Serving as Greeter: Betty Cheers; May 31-Joyce Neilson
Altar Flowers are given by Steve Reynolds; May 31-Sal and Dee Lumsden
May 27-BIBLE STUDY-6:30PM
May 31-5th Sunday Cookout-Directly after church Be sure to bring a side dish!

SHINE YOUR LIGHT!

May-Samaritan-Shoebox Collection-May collections will focus on personal care items (hairbrushes, combs, bath items, toothbrushes, water bottles, bath shower body puffs, etc.)Thank you!

Daily Bible Reading

May 25: Judges 6, : Judges 7:1-8, John 5:16-30, Psalms 57:7-11,
May 26: Judges 7:8-25, : Judges 8, John 5:31-47, Proverbs 11:19-28
May 27: Judges 9, John 6:1-24, Psalms 58:1-11
May 28: : Judges 10, Judges 11, John 6:25-59, Psalms 59:1-8
May 29: Judges 12, Judges 13, John 6:60-71, John 7:1-13, Psalms 59-:9-19
May 30: Judges 14, Judges 15, John 7:14-44, Proverbs 11:29-31, Proverbs 12:1-7
May 31: Judges 16, Judges 17, John 7:45-53, John 8:1-11, Psalms 60:1-4

06/04/2026

For the week of May 31-June 6:
Serving as Greeter: May 31-Joyce Neilson
Altar Flowers are given by Linda Moore in honor of her 40th wedding anniversary
June 3-BIBLE STUDY-6:30PM
June 14-Flag Day
June 21-Father's Day

SHINE YOUR LIGHT!
June-Samaritan-Shoebox Collection-May collections will focus on toys. But anything appropriate for the shoeboxes are welcome! Thank you!

Daily Bible Reading

June 1: Judges 18, Judges 19; John 8:12-30; Psalm 60:5-12
June 2: Judges 20, Judges 21: John 8:31-59; Psalm 61:1-8
June 3: Ruth 1, Ruth 2; John 9:1-34; Proverbs 12:8-17
June 4: Ruth 3, Ruth 4; John 9:35-41, John 10:1-21; Psalm 62:1-12
June 5: 1 Samuel 1, 1 Samuel 2:1-26; John 10:22-42; Psalm 63:1-11
June 6: 1 Samuel 2:27-36, 1 Samuel 3, 1 Samuel 4; John 11:1-44; Psalm 64:1-10
June 7: 1 Samuel 5, 1 Samuel 6, 1 Samuel 7; John 11:45-57, John 12:1-11; Proverbs 12:18-27

Address

3909 Business 17 E PO Box 403
Bolivia, NC
28422

Opening Hours

Wednesday 6pm - 8:30pm
Sunday 9:15am - 10:30am

Telephone

+19102534066

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