Bethel Baptist Church

06/08/2026

Thank you to everyone who served this past week during Vacation Bible School. We are grateful for each of you! 🥳

06/05/2026

06/04/2026

Who will get a pie in the face?
Mr. Matt or Mrs. Jenny? 🤔

06/04/2026

"The Priority of Prayer"
Jesus, God in flesh, made prayer His priority.

Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, He sought His Father in a deserted place.

If the Son of God needed this intimate time with the Father before beginning His ministry, how much more do we?

Prayer isn't just another item on our to-do list. It's the foundation from which everything else flows. Everything flows from the presence of the Lord.

Before the demands of the day crowd in, before everyone starts looking to us, we must first look to Him.

Consider this: Who are you looking to before everyone is looking to you?

Today, establish a specific time and place to meet with God. Don't wait until the day gets away from you. Seek Him first, and watch how He transforms not just your day, but your entire life.

REFLECT: What would it look like for you to prioritize prayer "very early in the morning" before the demands of your day begin?

READ: Mark 1:35-37

06/03/2026

"Proclaiming with Purpose"
Jesus declared, "Let's go to the neighboring villages so I may preach there too. This is why I have come."

He knew His purpose with crystal clarity.

While not all of us are called to preach from a pulpit, we are all called to proclaim — to be heralds of the King.

The word "kerussō" means to act as a messenger, to share good news.

As Pastor Chris shared on Sunday, Charles Spurgeon's life was transformed when an unnamed substitute preacher simply repeated the words, "Look to Jesus."

That simple proclamation changed the course of history for Spurgeon and countless others.

You may not feel eloquent or prepared, but God can use your willingness to point others to Christ.

"What can I share?" — Your testimony, your life, your words.

Someone in your sphere of influence needs to hear about the hope you've found.

Don't ever underestimate the power of simply saying, "Look to Jesus."

REFLECT: Who in your life needs to hear about the hope you have in Jesus, and how can you share that this week?

READ: Mark 1:38-39; Isaiah 45:22

06/02/2026

Last night of VBS was a blast! 🥳
Let's do it again at 5:30, see you soon.

06/02/2026

LET'S DO IT AGAIN!
Did you know your unwanted items could change the life of one of our youth? That's right. Donate your items and then invite others to join us again this Saturday for our second church-wide yard sale to raise money for Youth camp.

06/02/2026

Way to be a blessing this morning, Bethel! You provided breakfast for 35 folks from Mauldin Methodist Church who are in town on a mission trip, helping with Summer Restore through Sumter United Ministries. The two crews are replacing roofs in the community this week.

Your generosity through our Acts 1:8 Fund helped fuel their work as the hands and feet of Jesus today. They started their morning with a sausage biscuit, granola bar, juice and fruit.

05/29/2026

"Seeking His Presence, Not Just His Power"
Jesus could heal diseases and cast out demons simply with a word, but He warns us against seeking Him only for what He can do rather than for who He is.

Many came to Jesus seeking quick fixes — healing, comfort, provision — but He calls us to something deeper: A relationship.

Are you seeking Jesus as your Lord and Savior, your King, or merely as a cosmic problem-solver?

His power doesn't flow into lives of rebellion; it starts with submitting to His authority.

True transformation happens when we seek His presence above all else and desire Him more than His blessings.

The power of the resurrected Christ is available to those who first acknowledge who He is and surrender completely to His lordship.

REFLECT: Am I seeking Jesus for what He can do for me, or for who He is?

READ: Mark 1:34-35; Psalm 63:1-8

05/28/2026

VBS kicks off this Monday (6/1)! 🥳
Register here: https://bit.ly/26-BethelVBS