Bethel AME Punta Gorda

09/06/2026

Be prepared for your blessings. 🙌🏾✨

The boy in John 6 didn’t know that his little lunch was about to become part of a miracle—he simply showed up with what he had. 🥖🐟

Sometimes we’re asking God to bless us, increase us, and use us, but the question is: Are we prepared for what we prayed for?

Bring what you have. Bring your faith. Bring your obedience. Bring your expectation. God can take what seems small in your hands and make it more than enough in His. 💜

Come with your lunch. Leave room for the miracle.

📖 John 6:8–9
⛪ Bethel AME Punta Gorda

08/09/2026

💜 THANK YOU, PUNTA GORDA! 💜

Bethel A.M.E. Church would like to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to the Punta Gorda community for your continued love and support. We truly appreciate everyone who came out, purchased a meal, shared our fundraiser, and supported our ministry.

A very special THANK YOU to Evans’ Backyard BBQ LLC and Brother/Sister Tara Marshall-Evans for your generosity, delicious food, and continued support of Bethel. 🍖❤️ We are grateful for you and all that you do to help make our fundraisers a success!

Punta Gorda, you showed up for Bethel, and we appreciate you! 🙌🏾💜

With love and gratitude,
Bethel A.M.E. Church
“Let us not grow weary in doing good…” — Galatians 6:9

08/02/2026

Take a knee before the King, and watch Him do what no one else can. 🙏✨

07/19/2026

He's an Anchor.

When the winds of life are strong and the waves feel overwhelming, our hope remains secure in Christ. ⚓️

"We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure." — Hebrews 6:19

07/17/2026

🌿 Help Us Grow Our Bethel Family! 🌿

If Bethel A.M.E. Church has blessed you, encouraged you, or inspired you, we'd love for you to help us reach more people.

✅ Follow our page
👍 Like and share our posts
💬 Invite your family and friends to join our online community

Every share is another opportunity for someone to hear God's Word, find hope, and discover a church family that welcomes them with open arms.

Bethel A.M.E. Church
"Where faith grows, love is shared, and lives are transformed."

Thank you for helping us spread the Good News. God bless! ❤️

There’s a place for you at Bethel 🤍

Join us this Sunday at 10:00 AM as we gather in worship, prayer, and fellowship.
Come as you are — and leave encouraged.

📍 260 E. Olympia Ave., Punta Gorda, FL
🕊️ Faith • Fellowship • Community

07/14/2026

📅 SAVE THE DATE! 🔥

Something delicious is coming to Bethel!

Join us for the Bethel AME Church Fundraiser featuring Evans' Backyard BBQ on:
📅 Saturday, August 8, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM (or until SOLD OUT!)
📍 Bethel AME Church
260 E. Olympia Ave., Punta Gorda, FL

Come hungry for mouthwatering BBQ, homemade sides, and our famous Mac & Cheese Bowls—all while supporting the ministry and mission of Bethel AME Church.

Mark your calendars, invite your family and friends, and plan to get there early... because when it's gone, it's gone!

Great Food. Great Cause. Great Community.

07/13/2026

🔥 Follow your nose to Bethel! 🔥

Join us for the Bethel AME Church Fundraiser featuring Evans’ Backyard BBQ LLC !

Come hungry and enjoy mouthwatering brisket, ribs, pulled pork, wings, famous mac & cheese bowls, homemade sides, and refreshing lemonade—all while supporting the ministry and mission of Bethel.

📅 Saturday, August 8, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM (or until SOLD OUT!)
📍 Bethel AME Church
260 E. Olympia Ave., Punta Gorda, FL

Every plate purchased helps support the ongoing work of Bethel in our community.

Bring your family, invite your friends, and come early—when it's gone, it's gone!
Great Food. Great Cause. Great Community. ❤️🔥

06/14/2026

Too often we come to church wearing masks, hiding our struggles, fears, and imperfections. But true fellowship begins when we stop pretending and allow God—and one another—to see us as we are.

"Stop Pretending: Fellowship in Christian Love" Acts 2:42

06/07/2026

Communion is more than a ritual—it’s a remembrance, a covenant, and a connection to Christ. ✝️

"Do this in remembrance of Me." — 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

05/31/2026

🔥 The fire is still burning.

God's presence is still moving. His power is still alive. His purpose is still unfolding.

- Leviticus 6:13