Bethel Christian Reformed Church

09/05/2026

Why do we love watching a TV judge hand down a verdict? Something in us craves justice -- always has, always will. Jesus taps into that same craving in this week's passage, and takes it somewhere we don't expect.

This week we're looking at "Helpers Who Don't Really Help," from Matthew 7:15-23. Jesus warns about wolves who show up dressed as sheep, and then describes people who prophesy, cast out demons, and work miracles in his name -- people doing genuinely impressive things -- only to hear him say, "I never knew you."

That line from Jesus is very sobering. If ministry success and right answers aren't enough to guarantee we're known by Jesus, what is he actually looking for?

We hope you’ll join us!
9:30 am at Bethel Church
8938 33rd St., Princeton
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08/29/2026

Think of the person who's hardest for you to love right now. Got a face in mind?

Maybe it's a coworker who never misses a chance to needle you. An ex who still knows how to press your buttons. Someone from your past who left a mark you can't quite shake. We all have somebody like that, and most of us have gotten pretty good at holding a grudge. Jesus, though, has some very direct things to say about what to do with these people.

This Sunday we're digging into one of the toughest teachings Jesus ever gave, straight out of the Sermon on the Mount. It's the kind of passage that's easy to nod along to and hard to actually live out. We'll ask the questions that matter: who really counts as an "enemy," what love is supposed to look like toward someone who's hurt you, and why Jesus insists we go there anyway — even when it costs us something.

The sermon is entitled: "Loving Those Who Are Hard to Love" and it comes from Matthew 5:38-48.

We'd love for you to be there as we learn together.
9:30 am at Bethel Church
8938 33rd St., Princeton
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08/26/2026

We’re excited to give you a sneak peek at just some of the amazing items that will be available at our fundraiser for Jeff Rice!

From experiences and gift certificates to handmade items, meals, and more—there will be something for everyone! More pictures in the comments and on our website http://bethelprinceton.com/

Take a look at the picture below for a preview, and make plans to join us for our fundraiser! ❤️ All proceeds will go toward supporting Jeff and his family.

📅 August 29 | Starting at 4:00 PM

08/24/2026

Join us for dinner! Wednesday, Sept 9 at Bethel Christian Reformed Church, 5-7 pm. Free will donation.

08/22/2026

Please join us at Bethel Church for a Movie Night & Fundraiser supporting Jeff as he continues his long road to recovery following a serious spinal cord injury.

📅 Saturday, August 29
⏰ 4:00 PM
📍 Bethel CRC — Princeton, MN

🌮 Taco & Ice Cream Bar
🛍️ Silent Auction
🎬 Movies for adults & kids at 6:20 PM

Come enjoy a fun evening and help us support Jeff and his family! ❤️

We are also accepting donations for the silent auction! Please contact John Huonder at 320-362-1115 if you would like to contribute.

Please share and help us spread the word!

08/22/2026

Think about the person who had the biggest impact on your faith. Maybe it was a teacher, a friend, a family member. Maybe they sat you down and gave you a long speech about faith -- but chances are, the impact they had on you was as much about their life as it was their words.

This Sunday we're looking at Matthew 5:13-16, where Jesus tells us exactly what he wants our lives to look like: salt and light. Sounds simple, right? But there's a lot packed into those two pictures, and Jesus has real concerns about what happens when salt loses its saltiness, or light gets covered up.

We'll talk about what it looks like to live this out: just being real, in the ordinary stuff of everyday life. (I'll even tell you about an actual guidebook for hooking a loudspeaker to your car so you can preach to other drivers. I'm not making that up.)

If you've ever wondered what God wants you to do with your life, How to Make Your Life Count is exactly the message you need. Come join us as we learn together what it means to live a life that makes a difference in this world.

9:30 am at Bethel Church
8938 33rd St., Princeton
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08/21/2026

🚨 Free Day Alert 🚨

Tomorrow, August 22nd, will be another Free Day at the Splash Park! We will be open from 11 AM to 6 PM with free admission for all visitors. Thank you to Bethel Christian Reformed Church for sponsoring tomorrow's date! See you soon!

08/16/2026

08/15/2026

The sermon this weekend is entitled: How the Spiritual Life Works, Part 2, and it's based on Ephesians 6:13-24. It picks up right where we left off last week.

Getting ready for battle takes time. Historians say it took a Roman soldier ten to fifteen minutes just to get all his gear on, and he usually needed help doing it. That's how important it was to be ready.

Last week we talked about the reality of spiritual opposition. This week Paul gets practical — he lays out seven specific pieces of equipment needed to stand firm in that battle. We'll walk through all seven, one at a time, and talk about what it looks like to put each one on in your own life this week.

We'll wrap up this two-part series by looking at how all seven pieces work together — and why none of it works without the one final piece that ties the whole thing together.

Come join us as we learn together.

9:30 am at Bethel Church
8938 33rd St., Princeton
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08/08/2026

The title of the sermon is: How the Spiritual Life Works, and it's drawn from Ephesians 6:10-12. We're continuing our walk through the book of Ephesians, and this is the first of two sermons on spiritual warfare. We'll start somewhere you might not expect: 1930s France.

France built the Maginot Line, an incredible defensive wall along the German border, convinced they knew exactly how the next war would be fought. They were wrong. Germany went around it, and swept into France within days.

Sunday we're asking whether we do the same thing with our own struggles. We're really good at seeing the visible battles — conflict at work, tension at home, habits we can't shake. What we tend to miss is the layer underneath all of it, the one Paul is pointing us toward before he ever mentions armor.

We'll look at where real spiritual danger comes from, and why it rarely looks like what you'd expect. This isn't the kind of topic where either extreme (ignore it, or see it everywhere) serves you well, and we'll talk about where the actual ground is.

Come join us as we learn together.
9:30 am at Bethel Church
8938 33rd St., Princeton
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