Did you hear something mentioned in the announcement time on a Sunday and would like to take action? Here are a few buttons to find a few of our frequently mentioned opportunities quickly. For more information, continue scrolling for the full bulletin.
Updated on Friday, May 30, 2025
We look forward to worshipping together this Sunday at 9 AM or 11 AM. We would love to see you in-person.
Bethesda Kids Church: is available for children ages 3-Grade 6.
Nursery is available for children 0-3 years of age. Check in with our kids team when you arrive. Also visit our Bethesda Kids page for more details!
Translation from English to French, Spanish and Ukrainian is provided weekly. If you’d like know about other translation options, please contact us.
We are so excited to welcome Ellen Bangu to the role of Next Gen Assistant!
Ellen is from Tanzania and she is excited to be joining the Bethesda Team. She is grateful for the opportunity to serve God in this capacity, being part of and molding a future generation that serves Christ.
We’re so excited for this year’s Live It Out VBS! Registrations for Preschool VBS, Elementary VBS and Family Experience are now OPEN!
Imagine a week where kids not only hear about Jesus’ love but also learn to express that love through their actions - praying, loving, serving, forgiving and showing simple acts of kindness!
Join us for VBS 2025 as we learn to live it out and show others that our actions truly do speak louder than words!
To register and for all the details, click below.
Sunday, June 1st - Worship Gatherings at 9 AM & 11 AM or Online at 11 AM
MUN Bus transportation for the 11 AM gathering (details)
Bethesda Kids Church - Kindergarten to Grade 6 (dismissed during the service)
Small Group Leaders Appreciation Event at 5 PM
Monday, June 2nd - VBS Decorating Night at 6:30 PM (join the team)
Tuesday, June 3rd - Worship & Prayer Gathering at 7 PM
Wednesday, June 4th - VBS Decorating Night at 6:30 PM (join the team)
Thursday, June 5th - NETGroup Workshop: Coping with Stress for Newcomers at 7 PM (register)
Friday, June 6th - Lytehouse Youth, Grades 7-12+ (more info)
Saturday, June 7th - VBS Decorating Day at 1 PM (join the team)
Sunday, June 8th - Worship Gatherings at 9 AM & 11 AM or Online at 11 AM
Mark Your Calendar
Monday, June 9th - VBS Decorating Night at 6:30 PM (join the team)
Tuesday, June 10th - Thursday, June 13th - Preschool VBS (details)
Saturday, June 14th - Cross Cultural Parenting Workshop: Parents’ Responses to Bullying at 9:15 AM (join us)
Saturday, June 14th - WOW Spring Breakfast at 9:15 AM (tickets)
Monday, June 16th - VBS Decorating Night at 6:30 PM (join the team)
Tuesday, June 17th - Worship & Prayer Gathering at 7 PM
Monday, June 23 - Thursday, June 16 - Elementary VBS (learn more)
Friday, June 27 - VBS Family Experience at 6:30 PM (join us)
Times listed are all NST.
Please note that registration is required for certain events only. Each event will indicate their registration expectations, this is to aid us in planning.
Out of consideration for others, please choose scent free products when attending our in-person gatherings.
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There is no Lytehouse Youth tonight (Friday, May 30th).
We can’t wait to see you next Friday!
To learn more about LYM, check out our website.
If you are a Bethesda small group leader - this event is for you!
Join us on Sunday, June 1st at 5 PM for an evening of fellowship to express appreciation for the time and effort you devote as the leader of your small group!
Join us for some powerful evenings of worship and prayer as we seek God’s presence together. These special gatherings are designed to uplift your spirit, deepen your faith, and strengthen our community.
Upcoming Dates:
Tuesday, June 3 at 7 PM
Tuesday, June 17 at 7 PM
Whether you’ve been with us for years or are visiting for the first time, you are welcome! Come expectant and ready to encounter God in a meaningful way. We can’t wait to worship with you!
We are incredibly fortunate to have individuals in our Church Family who are celebrating various educational milestones and achievements.
With that in mind, we are so excited to be hosting a special graduation celebration on Sunday, June 8th, immediately following our 11 AM service.
There will be light refreshments provided, as well as a special graduation presentation for all of our graduates!
Please click below to sign up.
It takes a large group of volunteers to make VBS happen! From setting up the building, to preparing snacks and crafts, to leading small groups and stations - the opportunities to serve are endless!
If you are interested in volunteering, fill out the volunteer sign up below and let us know when you are available.
Consider joining us at one or more of our upcoming VBS Decorating Parties!
Monday, June 2nd at 6:30 PM
Wednesday, June 4th at 6:30 PM
Saturday, June 7th at 1:00 PM
Monday, June 9th at 6:30 PM
Monday, June 16th at 6:30 PM
Friday, June 20th at 6:30 PM
Saturday, June 21st at 10 AM, 1:30 PM & 6:30 PM
If you have not already gone through the volunteer process, please begin by filling out our volunteer application.
Youth Breakaway Camp is an annual 5-day (4 night) summer camp for teens, purposefully designed to provide opportunities for students to explore faith in an environment suited for spiritual growth and the development of meaningful relationships with peers and mentors, amidst all sorts of excitement.
Dates:
Youth Breakaway I - Monday, June 30 - Friday, July 4
Youth Breakaway II - Monday, August 18 - Friday, August 22
YB 1 registration deadline is June 1 at a cost of $270.
YB 2 registration deadline is July 20 at a cost of $270.
For more details and to register for YB I or YB II, click below.
Our Women of Worth Team is excited to announce the details for the upcoming WOW Spring Breakfast!
The breakfast will take place at The Holiday Inn on Saturday June 14th. Featuring guest speaker, Stephanie Snow and a fashion feature by Sharingtons.
Tickets are $30 each and go on sale on Saturday, May 3rd at eventbrite.ca
Purchase your tickets by clicking on the link below.
We know that it can be so easy to miss out on attending church because of the inconveniences that arise as a student. In 2016 we realized that many of our students were seeking rides to and from MUN campus each Sunday, so we have been providing a bus to help students attend the 11 AM service ever since.
This is a free transportation service for students/families/individuals who live near or on Memorial Campus.
Click the button below for details about stops and times
There are opportunities in your skill set, and we would love to help you find the right one!
Are you excited about helping students know their worth? Or maybe you’re super tech savvy? Maybe you’re skilled in construction? We want to meet you!
Find an overview of some opportunities here:
Our C4 Bethesda Settlement Office is now open and accepting new clients!
Located at 57A Thorburn Road in St. John’s - we are dedicated to welcoming and supporting newcomers to Canada through various services including:
Initial Settlement Support
Conversational Language Training
Employment Readiness Resources
Parenting in a Canadian Context
& More
Office hours are Monday-Friday, 9:30AM-5:00PM NDT.
For more information or to request an appointment, contact our Settlement Office directly at admin.c4@bethesda.ca or 709-219-2513 or visit our website by clicking below.
Are you a newcomer? Feeling stressed? Facing employment-related challenges and not sure how to cope? You’re not alone — and support is available.
In this session, we will learn and grow together by exploring common stressors newcomers face, particularly around employment, and how these challenges affect our mental health. We’ll discuss practical coping strategies to manage stress, maintain well-being, and build resilience.
This workshop is being hosted by the Newcomers Employment Training Group on Thursday June 5th from 7:00PM-8:30PM NDT.
There are several ways you can join:
In-Person at the C4 Bethesda Settlement Office - 57A Thorburn Road, St. John’s
In-Person in Gander, Corner Brook or Happy Valley-Goose Bay - live streamed from St. John’s
Online via Zoom - the link will be sent out by email after registration is completed
Sign up to join us by clicking the button below.
Join us for a morning of connection and conversation about Parents’ Responses to Bullying in a Canadian context.
Saturday June 14, 2025
9:15 AM - 12:30 PM NDT
There are several ways you can join:
In-Person at the C4 Bethesda Settlement Office - 57A Thorburn Road, St. John’s
In-Person in Gander, Corner Brook or Happy Valley-Goose Bay - live streamed from St. John’s
Online via Zoom - the link will be sent out by email after registration is completed
Sign up to join us by clicking the button below.
If you know of someone who would like to work on their conversational english skills, we’re happy to connect with them!
Conversation Cafe takes place Online on Mondays and Thursdays from 7-8 PM and In Person on Wednesdays from 6:45-8 PM.
All of our classes are now paused for the month of June. More details coming soon on summer dates!
For more information or to sign up, click below. Please stay connected for upcoming dates/opportunities.
Happening July 13-20 at Emmanuel Conversation Centre in Lewisporte.
Please find all the details and the registration form below.
Belairdirect is offering 50 scholarships worth $1,000 each to eligible students completing high school in 2025 and beginning post-secondary education in the fall of 2025.
Qualifying children or grandchildren of members are eligible to apply and it is not necessary to be insured with Belairdirect for Home or Auto Insurance to make application.
Deadline to apply is July 15, 2025. For more information or to apply, click below.
Bethesda Kids Online is updated weekly on our Bethesda Kids Page with videos, activity sheets, and conversation starters.
Get text updates about opportunities for your child(ren), text: kids to (709) 701-3336.
Bethesda Kids provides a weekly email with opportunities and updates for your children. Click here to sign up.
This is a community-based playgroup for children birth-age 5 and their parents/caregivers happening bi-weekly on Wednesday mornings. You can find our dates, themes, and registration information via the button below.
City Tots is now finished for the summer. Please keep an eye out for our Fall dates.
Students from grades 7-12+ join us for community and discipleship in-person on Fridays.
Details will be sent via text and posted on the LYM website.
Subscribe to text updates: Parents text Lytehouse to (709) 701-3336, Students text LYM to (709) 701-3336
Bethesda Young Adults is a growing community of students and young professionals. Bethesda YAs include students & young professionals (roughly those 18-30ish) from all over the world, doing life together in St. John's NL.
Text 'asyouare' to 709 701 3336 for event and opportunity updates!
Our Small Groups are connecting in person and online! This is the ideal time to host a small group with your friends, co-workers, roommates, etc.
If you'd like more information about how this might work, or to start a small group, we would love to help just let us know here or contact our Small Groups director at ralphcann@gmail.com
If you know of someone who would like to work on their conversational english skills, we’re happy to connect with them!
Conversation Cafe takes place Online on Mondays and Thursdays from 7-8 PM and In Person on Wednesdays from 6:45-8 PM.
All of our classes are paused for the month of June. More details coming soon on summer dates!
For more information or to sign up, click below. Please stay connected for upcoming dates/opportunities.
This ministry serves mature adults who are seeking opportunities for connection. These monthly gatherings (the last Thursday of each month) are themed banquet meals with presentations and entertainment.
Prime Time People Ministry is on pause for the rest of the summer. Monthly events will return in the Fall.
Please note that some individuals who attend our services and weekly programs have serious sensitivities to scented products.
We kindly ask that you consider choosing un-scented products where possible.
Thank you for your consideration for one another!
Each week we send our subscribers an email about important dates, opportunities and more. We would love to share these with you and help you be informed on what opportunities are available for you and your family.
There are many opportunities to grow deeper in faith at Bethesda. We would love to have a conversation with you about what those are.
Contact us, visit the next steps part of our website, and let's journey together.
The first Sunday of each month we acknowledge our continued effort to support missions at home and abroad, though partnerships with missionaries, churches, and projects through the PAONL.
We are pleased to provide a detailed list of the global workers who are being supported by your generosity here at Bethesda to the Missions Fund. You can find this list and additional information here.
Thank you for worshipping through your giving. We are so thankful for every opportunity to bring hope to our community and impact lives for Christ. Your generosity makes this possible.
We have a variety of options for you to give while being socially distant, but if these are difficult for you, please call our office and we will assist you as best as possible.
If you're wondering why we give, we explain it here.
If you’d like information and an overview on our online giving platform, please take a moment to watch this short video.
You can see all the info about giving options at bethesda.ca/give
Thank you for loving, serving and giving through Bethesda! We trust that God will do great things in 2024!
This is a GREAT time to download and begin using the Church Centre App. When you install the app, you will be prompted to search for a church.
Once you add Bethesda within the app, you will be able to access features such as: Registration for gatherings and events, our small group directory, check-in options, and more. Also, we are excited to be adding other features in the future!
Once you have the app installed, please log in using the same info you would if you've registered for attending church in-person this past year.
Please take a few minutes to ensure your profile and family information are fully updated. For example, add your birthdates, address, etc.* This is especially helpful to our team in contacting and serving you.
*Please note that this information remains private between yourself and the church staff.
