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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.

ONLINE BULLETIN

Updated on Friday, October 3, 2025

 

WE HOPE TO SEE YOU ON SUNDAY (october 5) IN-PERSON (9 OR 11 AM) or online (11 AM). This is missions sunday! Young adults, join us for one night at 6 PM.

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sunday Worship gathering

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.

BETHESDA ONLINE

Join us online this Sunday at 11 AM (NST) for a live streamed experience of our in-person gathering. Connect with others and worship with us via Facebook, YouTube, or on our website.

 

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

Watch this past sunday
watch the message
past services and series
 

Events and Opportunities

  • Sunday, October 5th - Worship Gatherings at 9 AM & 11 AM, Online at 11 AM

    • MUN Bus transportation for the 11 AM gathering (details)

    • Bethesda Kids Church - Kindergarten to Grade 6 (dismissed during the service)

    • YA One Night at 6 PM

  • Monday, October 6th - Conversation Cafe Online at 7 PM (more info)

  • Tuesday, October 7th - Worship & Prayer Gathering at 7 PM

  • Wednesday, October 8th - CityTots Community Playgroup at 10 AM (sign up)

  • Wednesday, October 8th - Ladies Bible Study & Prayer at 10 AM

  • Wednesday, October 8th - Conversation Cafe In-Person at 6:45 PM (learn more)

  • Thursday, October 9th - Alpha at 7 PM (join us)

  • Thursday, October 9th - Conversation Cafe Online at 7 PM (more info)

  • Friday, October 10th - Sunday, October 12th - Imagine Conference at the JAG (tickets)

  • Sunday, October 12th - Worship Gatherings at 9 AM & 11 AM, Online at 11 AM

    • MUN Bus transportation for the 11 AM gathering (details)

    • Bethesda Kids Church - Kindergarten to Grade 6 (dismissed during the service)

Mark Your Calendar

  • Thursday, October 16th - CityKids Night Out at 6:30 PM (join us)

  • Tuesday, October 21st - Worship & Prayer Gathering at 7 PM

  • Thursday, October 30th - Prime Time People (50+) at 5:30 PM

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.

Church Calendar

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BETHESDA KIDS CHRISTMAS CHOIR

It's that time of year again - Christmas is coming and so is our Singing Christmas Tree. We are thrilled to offer 3 choirs for children this year:

  • Preschool Bethesda Kids Choir (ages 3-4)

  • Junior Bethesda Kids Choir (Kindergarten & Grade 1)

  • Senior Bethesda Kids Choir (Grade 2 - Grade 8)

Registration is required for children to participate in the choir and cantata. For all the details and to register, click below.

Register
 

Opportunities you don’t want to miss

Worship & Prayer Gatherings

Join us for powerful nights of worship and prayer! Together, we’ll seek God’s presence, be refreshed, and grow in faith and expectation for the days ahead.

Upcoming Dates:
Tuesday, October 7 at 7 PM
Tuesday, October 21 at 7 PM
Tuesday, November 4 at 7 PM

Whether you’ve been with us before or this is your very first time, you’re invited. Come ready to encounter God, lift your voice in worship, and be encouraged as we step into this season together. We can’t wait to see you there!

YA One Night

Join us Sunday, October 5th at 6 PM for a Young Adult gathering including food, friends, worship and the word.

We’ll be hanging out beginning at 6 PM with some pre-service refreshments. Service will begin between 6:30-7:00 PM. And as always, we will end off the night with some delicious food together.

Come as you are!

Bethesda Kids Church Registration 2025/2026

Each school year we require a new registration form for every child that attends Bethesda Kids Church. This helps us keep our records accurate and up to date.

If you are a parent/guardian of a child/children that attends Bethesda Kids Church on Sundays, please take a moment to complete this annual online form - one per child.

Thank you for helping us create a safe and welcoming environment for all our kids!

Register
 

WOW CHRISTMAS BREAKFAST

Our Women of Worth Team is excited to announce the details for the upcoming WOW Christmas Breakfast!

The breakfast will take place at The Holiday Inn on both Saturday November 15th and Saturday November 22nd. Featuring guest speaker, Keri-Lynn Cramm, and a fashion feature by Sharingtons.

Tickets are $30 each and go on sale on Sunday, October 11th at 2 PM.

Ticket links will be made available here before they go on sale.

 

Fall Prayer Guide

This fall, we’re inviting our church family to journey together through a shared Fall Prayer Guide - a simple, daily rhythm to help us stay connected to God and one another, even as our schedules shift. Whether you're traveling, resting, or in your regular routine, this guide is designed to keep prayer at the center of our lives.

Let’s commit to praying together - wherever we are - and believing that God moves powerfully when His people pray.

Pick up a paper copy at the Welcome Desk, or download a digital copy by clicking below.

Learn more
 

IMAGINE CONFERENCE

Join us October 10-12, 2025 at the Jag Hotel in St. John’s for a weekend of powerful worship, inspiring speakers, and unforgettable moments with friends from across Newfoundland and Labrador.

Imagine Conference is where youth and young adults gather to grow in faith, dream big, and experience God in a fresh way.

Tickets are now available - secure yours today.

Bethesda Young Adult Tickets
Lytehouse Youth Tickets
 

CITY TOTS COMMUNITY PLAYGROUP

CityTots is a FREE bi-weekly community playgroup for children (birth-5 years) & their parents/caretakers.

We enjoy fun mornings with free play, circle time, crafts, and snacks! And, we'll have coffee ready for caregivers on arrival. It is a great place to meet new friends or invite a friend to join you. Everyone is welcome.

Join us for some Fall fun onWednesday, October 8th, 2025. Please help us prepare best for you and your littles by registering below.

Sign Up
 

MUN BUS

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

Learn more
 

Are you ready to join a team?

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:

Learn more
 

opportunities & events with c4 (COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS & CONVERSATION CAFE)

C4 Bethesda Settlement Office is Now Open!

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.

Learn more

CONVERSATION CAFE

Want to improve your conversational English skills? We’re here to help!

Conversation Cafe takes place Online on Mondays and Thursdays from 7 PM - 8 PM and In Person on Wednesdays from 6:45 PM - 8 PM.

For more information or to sign up, please click below. Stay connected for future opportunities!

Learn more
 
 

COMMUNITY

IMAGINE VOLUNTEERS

Your YES matters!

What if you could be a part of helping students encounter Jesus this year at Imagine?

Ministry teams, ushers, security & so much more. Whatever your gifts are, we’ve got a place for you! This is your chance to be part of something life changing!

Happening October 10th-12th at the JAG Hotel in St. John’s.

Don’t wait - sign up to join one of our volunteer teams today.

Sign Up
 
 
 

Church Ministries/Programs

Bethesda Kids (Ages 0-12)

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.

Bethesda Kids

City Tots (Ages 0-5)

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.

City Tots

Lytehouse Youth
(Ages 12-18+)

Students from grades 7-12+ join us for community and discipleship in-person on Fridays (Wednesdays for the months of July & August).

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

Lytehouse Youth
 

Bethesda Young Adults (Ages 18-30ish)

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!

Bethesda YA

Small Groups

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

Small Groups
Find a group

Conversation Cafe (EAL)

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.

For more information or to sign up, click below. Please stay connected for upcoming dates/opportunities.

learn more
 

Prime Time People (50+)

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.

The next Prime Time People (50+) Ministry gathering is Thursday, October 30th at 5:30 PM.

Tickets for each gathering go on sale the two Sundays prior in the church foyer.

Please Be Scent Aware

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!

 
 

Grow Deeper

Weekly Email

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.

Send me this email

Prayer

We would love for you to join us in daily prayer with our Prayer Guide and during Worship & Prayer Gatherings. Click the button below to learn more about these opportunities.

Pray with us
 

Next Steps

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.

Next Steps
 

Missions

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.

Missions
 

Giving

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.

ONLINE GIVING PLATFORM

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 2025!

 

The Church APP

 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.

Download The App