New Bethel AME Zion Church

06/14/2026

06/01/2026

📖✨ Vacation Bible School is Almost Here! ✨📖

New Bethel AME Zion Church invites children, youth, adults, and families to join us for three exciting evenings of faith, fellowship, learning, and fun!

🕊️ Vacation Bible School
📅 June 24, 25 & 26
⏰ 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

What to expect:
✅ Bible lessons and activities
✅ Fun and fellowship for all ages
✅ Free snacks each evening
✅ Church van transportation available for local kids

Everyone is welcome!

For more information, contact:
📞 Maira Jackson – 828-429-3497

📍 New Bethel AME Zion Church
Pastor Keith L. Lipsey
263 Forest Street
Forest City, NC 28043

Come learn, grow, and celebrate God’s love with us. We look forward to seeing you there!

01/28/2026

Join us this Saturday at 9 AM! Churches uniting to bring warmth to the people!

01/24/2026

🚨 IMPORTANT UPDATE🚨

New Bethel AME Zion will NOT be holding any services tomorrow, Sunday, January 25, 2026 due to weather conditions.

Please stay safe, stay warm, and stay blessed. 🤍🙏🏽

Feel free to tag anyone who may not see this message so we can spread the word.

01/22/2026

❄️ WINTER STORM PREP ❄️
As we prepare for possible ice and severe winter weather, here are a few important reminders to help keep you and your loved ones safe.

BEFORE THE STORM
• Charge phones, power banks, and lanterns
• Fill gas tanks and get small bills of cash
• Pick up prescriptions and essential medications
• Download movies, maps, or books for offline use
• Choose one warm room to stay in if power goes out

PROTECT YOUR HOME
• Drip faucets on exterior walls
• Open cabinet doors under sinks
• Disconnect garden hoses
• Know where your water shut-off valve is
• Fill containers with water just in case

FOOD & HEAT
• Keep 3–5 days of easy, no-cook foods
• Have a manual can opener
• Gather blankets and warm layers
• Use flashlights or battery lanterns instead of candles
• Never use grills or generators indoors

TRAVEL & POWER
• Avoid driving once freezing rain begins
• Bridges and overpasses freeze first
• Keep a weather app or battery radio handy
• Unplug sensitive electronics during outages

CHECK ON ONE ANOTHER
• Bring pets indoors
• Check on elderly neighbors or those living alone
• Be patient—power restoration after ice can take time

❄️ A REMINDER FOR THE SOUTH:
Ice is often more dangerous than snow. Even small amounts can cause power outages and hazardous travel.

Please share this post with family, friends, and neighbors—especially those in your community and surrounding impacted areas—so everyone can prepare and stay safe.

We are praying for covering, wisdom, and protection for all. 🙏🏾
(Original author unknown—shared for community safety.)

10/23/2025

Please share to help someone who may be in need. 🙏🏽💜

06/16/2025

Join us for the 7th Pastoral Anniversary and Birthday Celebration for our very own, Pastor Keith Lipsey! 🎉

Please share and we can’t wait to fellowship with you as we celebrate our Pastor! 🙏🏽