Bethel AME Lafayette

01/30/2026

12/27/2025

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12/15/2025

This past Sunday December 14 we lit the third candle of Advent. This is the pink candle.
The Advent Wreath as a whole is a reminder to us of the immortality of our souls and God’s promise to us of everlasting life through Christ.
The third candle of Advent symbolizes Joy. As we continue to approach Christmas Day, our joy grows more and more. The third candle takes us back to the joyful anticipation of the shepherds who journeyed to see Jesus in Bethlehem, even before the wise men.

12/09/2025

In all seriousness, try it, you will not regret it. See you Sunday!!!!!

12/09/2025

This past Sunday was the second Sunday of the Advent season.
The Advent Wreath as a whole is a reminder to us of the immortality of our souls and God’s promise to us of everlasting life through Christ.
Today we light the second candle. The second candle, also purple, represents Peace. It is called the “Bethlehem Candle” as a reminder of Mary and Joseph’s journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem.
Building on the meaning of the Prophecy Candle, this second candle recalls that after all of the division, destruction, and dispersion of the kingdom in the Old Testament, there finally will be peace on Earth – Jesus is coming, and so is his Kingdom of Peace.

12/09/2025

Come join us next Sunday and every Sunday at Bethel AME church, 820 Ferry Street, Lafayette, IN 47901. Times:
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Sunday School
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Church Service

11/30/2025

This is the first Sunday of the Advent season. The first candle lit is the Hope candle. The Hope candle is purple. The Hope candle symbolizes the hope and anticipation of the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. This first week of Advent we are asked to focus on the promises of God.

11/17/2025

Need a Turkey for Thanksgiving? Come to Hanna's Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway November 26th from 12:00-2:00 PM! First-come first serve!
🍗You must be a 18+ resident of Tippacanoe County with a Photo ID.
🍗Only 1 Turkey per household/car.

11/07/2025

Come join us for Fireside Chat tonight. 2 more Fridays left after tonight.

All are welcome. Starting today until November 21, Every Friday between 7 and 10 Bethel AME will have Friday Fireside Chats in the back lot of Bethel. Come for good company, food and fun. It is bring your own chair. See you there.

11/01/2025

Don’t forget to put your clocks an hour back before bed tonight.