Bethel United Methodist Church

10/29/2022

Join us for Sunday worship at Bethel United Methodist Church tomorrow, October 30, at 12:30 p.m. Join us as we worship God and share in fellowship.

10/22/2022

Join us for Sunday worship at Bethel United Methodist Church this Sunday, September 23, at 12:30 p.m. Our worship service will include the service of holy communion. A fellowship meal will follow our service. Join us as we worship God and share in fellowship.

08/11/2022

Worship service at Bethel United Methodist Church will be at 12:30 this Sunday afternoon, August 14. Join us as we worship God and share in fellowship.

"Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who for the sake of the joy that was set before him endured the cross, disregarding its shame, and has taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of God." -- Hebrews 12:1-2

08/11/2022

We are praying for students and their families, teachers, administrators, and all school personnel for the success of this new school year. We pray for your safety and protection. We pray for God to bless the teaching and learning, to grant an abundance of wisdom and creativity, to grant patience and self-control, to grant optimism, enthusiasm, kindness, and grace to all. Teachers shape the future in millions of incredibly important ways with our children. May our faithfulness to pray strengthen our schools, churches, and homes; and through our praying, may we see God's faithfulness to us.

04/26/2022

04/11/2022

Ten Thousand Reasons to Praise Him!

02/26/2022

"And while He was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became dazzling white. Suddenly they saw two men Moses and Elijah, talking to Him. They appeared in glory and were speaking of His departure, which He was about to accomplish at Jerusalem . . . Then from the cloud came a voice that said, "This is my Son, my Chosen; listen to Him!" (Luke 9: 29-31, 35)

Join us at Bethel United Methodist Church at 12:30 Sunday afternoon, February 27, as we seek God.

01/28/2022

“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” - 2 Corinthians 12:9 NIV

01/23/2022

Let this be your prayer today.

12/24/2021

But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord."
Luke 2:10-11

Today is Christmas Eve, we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, more than 2000 years ago. His birth marked the beginning of a new era and shows the importance that our Savior has come.
Yet his birth characterizes simplicity. The King was born in a stable, He was lying in a manger. And the first visitors were shepherds from the field, who did not have the most impressing status. Why didn’t the kings visit Him first? In the above verses, we read that the shepherds were scared when they saw the angel. Maybe because of his appearance, the light and the fact that it was such a sudden surprise.

But maybe the shepherds were also afraid because they felt so insignificant. Maybe they wondered why they would deserve this special honor. And maybe you ask yourself the same question. You might feel small unseen. Or maybe you are seen, yet you feel so insecure. You may worry about how other people see you. You can be surrounded by friends, but still feel alone, because you’re scared to show the real you, but God sees the real you. And He wants to come to you. You are not any less than the greatest kings. The good news of Jesus’ birth was so important, that God chose the shepherds above the kings. Because they would understand and appreciate how great, how special this was.

To kings, the birth of this King might not matter that much. They wouldn’t be surprised if the news was first announced to them. They would sent a gift, and that would have been it. But the shepherds were filled with awe. They felt seen, and they wanted to share the good news with everyone, in their pure enthusiasm. Maybe you’ve heard the Christmas story so many times, that you are accustomed to the real message. I pray that you will experience the good news again in childlike awe. That you are filled with enthusiasm, and long to share it with the people around you. God sees you, just like He saw the shepherds.

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