ONLINE BULLETIN
Updated on Thursday, April 24, 2025
WE HOPE TO SEE YOU ON SUNDAY (April 27) IN-PERSON (9 OR 11 AM) or online (11 AM)
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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: There will be no Bethesda Kids Church this week. However, there will be activity booklets available at the Bethesda Kids Check-In Area.
Nursery will be open and can be used under parental/guardian adult supervision.
Translation from English to French, Spanish and Ukrainian is provided weekly. If you’d like know about other translation options, please contact us.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING
We are looking forward to hosting our Annual Business Meeting on Sunday May 4th at 6:00 PM.
To help us prepare best, we encourage you to pre-register.
A digital version of the ABM booklet can now be accessed by clicking on the button below. If you would prefer a paper copy, they will be made available after each service on Sunday morning.
For more information and to register, click on the button below.
Events and Opportunities
Friday, April 25th - Church Office Closed
Sunday, April 27th - Worship Gatherings at 9 AM, 11 AM & 1 PM or Online at 11 AM
MUN Bus transportation for the 11 AM gathering (details)
No Bethesda Kids Church
Activity booklets will be available at the Bethesda Kids Check-In Area
The nursery will be open and can be used under parental/guardian adult supervision
Monday, April 28th - Conversation Cafe Online at 7 PM (learn more)
Wednesday, April 30th - City Tots Community Playgroup at 10 AM (RSVP)
Wednesday, April 30th - Ladies Bible Study & Prayer at 10 AM
Wednesday, April 30th - Conversation Cafe In-Person at 6:45 PM (learn more)
Thursday, May 1st - Conversation Cafe Online for Spanish Speakers at 7 PM (learn more)
Friday, May 2nd - Lytehouse Youth, Grades 7-12+ (more info)
Sunday, May 4th - Worship Gatherings at 9 AM & 11 AM or Online at 11 AM
Mark Your Calendar
Tuesday, May 6th - Worship & Prayer Gathering at 7 PM
Thursday, May 8th - City Kids Night Out 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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Opportunities you don’t want to miss
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 fun on Wednesday, April 30th at 10 AM. Please help us prepare best for you and your littles by registering below.
WOW SPRING BREAKFAST
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
A purchase link will be made available soon.
City kids night out
Join us for City Kids Night Out!
Elementary Kids (Kindergarten - Gr. 6) are invited to a monthly CityKids 'Night Out' on Thursday, May 8th from 6:30-7:45 PM.
There will be games, music, snacks, a Bible Story, and of course - lots of prizes!
WORSHIP & PRAYER GATHERINGS
Join us for a powerful evening 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, May 6 at 7 PM
Tuesday, May 20 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!
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:
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
opportunities & events with c4 (COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS & CONVERSATION CAFE)
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.
COMMUNITY
ANCHOR ACADEMY GOSPEL CONCERT FUNDRAISER
Join Anchor Academy for their 2nd Annual Gospel Concert Fundraiser – their biggest event of the year!
Happening on Saturday, May 3rd at 6:30 PM (Doors open at 6:00 PM) at Bethesda Church (1 Escasoni Pl).
Freewill offering to support renovations for the growing school!
All are welcome! Come enjoy an evening of uplifting music and community.
PRIME TIME PROVINCIAL RETREAT
The Provincial Prime Time Ministries (50+) Team is excited to announce their upcoming Retreat weekend at Emmanuel Convention Centre in Lewisporte.
Happening from June 6-8, this weekend is sure to be full of meaningful connection.
The registration deadline is May 21st.
To register, click below.
TEEN CHALLENGE GALA
Plan to join Teen Challenge Canada for a very special dinner and program, at the Glendenning Golf Course, featuring both current program clients and graduates from the Teen Challenge Atlantic Hope Women's Centre (St. John's, NL).
Don’t miss your opportunity to be part of a truly special event!
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.
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 2024. Please keep an eye out for our 2025 dates coming soon!
Lytehouse Youth
(Ages 12-18+)
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 (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!
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
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.
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, April 24th 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.
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.
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.
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 2024!
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.