El Bethel Baptist Church

05/28/2026

Great day to bring a friend and/or try out a Sunday School class! Bojangles biscuits, juice, and coffee will be served before Sunday School! Hope to see you there!

05/27/2026

Tonight we will begin our study through “Survival Kit: Five Keys to Spiritual Growth.” This is an excellent study for new believers and for others who need a refresher on the basics. I would love for all our church members to join us as this study is a great tool that will help all of us be Christ followers who help others follow Christ!

05/25/2026

Men of El Bethel,
Our next Fellowship Breakfast will be at El Bethel on May 30th. Our devotion will be provided by Steve Lund.
When: May 30, 2026
Format: Meet at Fellowship Hall at El Bethel at 9:00am
If you are interested in joining for this event, please sign up on the board across from classroom 001 at the church or contact:
George Retter [email protected]
Hope to see you on May 30th!!!!!

05/25/2026

This morning, we proudly celebrated our high school graduates at El Bethel Baptist Church! 🎓

We thank God for your hard work, perseverance, and the bright future ahead of you. As you begin this next chapter, remember that wherever life leads, the Lord goes before you. Our church family is praying for you and cheering you on every step of the way.

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.” — Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV)

Congratulations, graduates! We are so proud of each of you. ❤️

05/22/2026

T-Shirt Order Forms will be available Sunday! Check out the old design, the old design reimagined, and the simple design in neon!
(Note: Corn Silk is not neon, but a soft buttery yellow; and Safety Green is actually a neon yellow)

05/21/2026

Got questions about membership? This meeting this Sunday is for you! Plus, we will feed you lunch! Sign up with this link.

Curious about Church membership at El Bethel? Then this meeting is for you! This is an "no obligation" meeting to learn about El Bethel Baptist Church and what it means to be a member.We will meet in Room 001 shortly after the worship service on May 24th.Please RSVP by registering here or....

05/18/2026

Thinking about possibly, just maybe joining El Bethel? Kinda sorta wanting more info about being an official member, but not ready to commit? If that's you, this meeting is what you are looking for!
Sunday, May 24th, immediately following the worship service, we will meet in Room 001. Pastor Justin will go over the details of church membership and take any questions you might have. Also, we will feed you! Hope you can join us!
Please sign up using this link or by calling the church office (828)437-0570.

Curious about Church membership at El Bethel? Then this meeting is for you! This is an "no obligation" meeting to learn about El Bethel Baptist Church and what it means to be a member.We will meet in Room 001 shortly after the worship service on May 24th.Please RSVP by registering here or....

05/17/2026

Romans: The Final Greetings and Doxology

05/16/2026

Successful work day at El Bethel! Thank you to the almost 20 volunteers who came and assisted!
Windows in doors, 1/2 doors in kids ministry, security cameras installed, cables ran through the attic, locks on the offering boxes, and little paint touch up!

05/07/2026

The Catawba River Baptist Association has elected our new Associational Mission Strategist! We welcome Dr. Michael Hodge!
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17U1h615Hx/

**LHBC MINISTRY UPDATE**

Locust Hill Church Family,
As reflected in the image, our pastor and his wife, Michael and Amanda, have been called to serve as the next leadership for the Catawba River Baptist Association in Morganton, North Carolina. Michael will serve as the Associational Mission Strategist (AMS), working alongside over 60 churches throughout Burke County.

They will begin this new role on June 1, 2026. With this transition, Michael will conclude his ministry at Locust Hill Baptist Church on May 20, 2026 as they prepare for this next season of ministry.

Michael had the opportunity to share this news with many of our church family during our midweek Bible study, and the leadership of LHKids and Overflow were also informed following the service.
While this marks a significant transition for our church family, we are confident that the Lord is at work. We invite you to join us in praying for Michael and Amanda as they follow God’s calling, and for our church as we walk forward in faith. Please also pray for our deacons, who met last night to begin discussing next steps.

God has been faithful to Locust Hill, and we trust Him to guide us into this next chapter!