ONLINE BULLETIN
Updated on Saturday, March 29, 2025
WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THIS SUNDAY (March 30) 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: 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.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
EASTER FOR EVERYONE
If you are looking for a community to celebrate the Easter season with, we would love for you and your family to join us at Bethesda!
For everything you need to know about Holy Week, Good Friday, Easter Sunday gatherings and more click below.
SENIOR CHOIR (GRADE 2 - GRADE 8)
Rehearsal for Senior (Grades 2-8) Choir will take place at Bethesda on:
Monday, March 31 from 6 - 7 PM
Monday, April 7 from 6 - 7 PM
Monday, April 14 from 6 - 7 PM
Performance for Senior (Grades 2-8) Choir will take place at Bethesda on:
Easter Sunday, April 20 - 11 AM service only (please note that this service will be live streamed)
Events and Opportunities
Sunday, March 30th - 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)
Church Board Nomination details available in the church foyer
Monday, March 31th - Conversation Cafe Online at 7 PM (learn more)
Wednesday, April 2nd - Ladies Bible Study & Prayer at 10 AM
Wednesday, April 2nd - City Tots at 10:00 AM (sign up)
Wednesday, April 2nd - Conversation Cafe In-Person at 6:45 PM (learn more)
Thursday, April 3rd - City Kids Night Out at 6:30 PM (sign up)
Thursday, April 3rd - Conversation Cafe Online for Spanish Speakers at 7 PM (learn more)
Sunday, April 6th - 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)
Mark Your Calendar
Sunday, April 6th - Water Baptism Sunday (learn more)
Sunday, April 13th - Easter Jam at 4 PM (join us)
Friday, April 18th - Good Friday Service at 10 AM
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.
To receive more information to your email inbox, please sign up for our weekly email newsletter here.
Opportunities you don’t want to miss
City Kids Night Out
City Kids Night Out is happening on Thursday, April 3rd!
Elementary Kids (Kindergarten - Gr. 6) are invited to a monthly CityKids 'Night Out' from 6:30-7:45 PM.
There will be games, music, snacks, a Bible Story, and of course - lots of prizes!
WATER BAPTISM
We are so excited to announce our upcoming Water Baptism happening on Sunday April 6th at 9 & 11 AM.
We love celebrating those who have decided to make their faith public through water baptism.
If you are wanting to take this next step in your faith journey, you can find all the information you need below.
To help us prepare best, the deadline to sign up is Monday, March 31st.
EASTER JAM
We are so excited to see you on Sunday, April 13th from 4-6 PM.
This is a free Family Event for parents/guardians and their children to attend together.
Come join us for an unforgettable Easter experience for the whole family! With games, music, laughter, and fun, this is one event you don't want to miss! We can’t wait to see you as we dive into the Easter story together.
We are thrilled to host an after-party this year with a fun family activity and yummy snacks. We can’t wait to see you there!
Please register below to help us prepare best.
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, April 8 at 7 PM
Tuesday, April 22 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)
Financial Advice Sessions
Community Connections, Conversation Cafe & RBC are pleased to present several online Financial Advice Sessions. Please sign up by clicking on the button below the session(s) you are interested in attending.
Monday, March 31st at 3 PM: FRAUD: What it is, How it Happens, and How to Protect Yourself
Fraud has many faces. This session will help inform you about what it is, how it happens, and how to protect yourself. This is an online presentation using Webex video.
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
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!
FREE INCOME TAX CLINIC
Members of the Association of Chartered Professional Accountants of Newfoundland and Labrador are once again offering free income tax services to senior citizens and low-income residents of the St. John’s, Mount Pearl and surrounding areas.
Members have volunteered their time to be available for consultation and assistance in the completion of income tax returns at several public clinics located throughout St. John’s and Mount Pearl.
Senior citizens with total personal income of $35,000 or less and other individuals with income of $25,000 or less qualify for this free service. The program excludes all persons with self-employment or rental income or income from foreign sources.
For more information or to arrange for an appointment, please call the Association of Chartered Professional Accountants of Newfoundland and Labrador at 753-3090 ext. 201. Please leave a message and your call will be returned within 2 days.
Please note we will start booking appointments Monday, February 3, 2025.
LADIES SPRING RETREAT
Join ladies across the Avalon for a day of worship, prayer and community!
This Spring Retreat is taking place on Saturday May 3rd at Park Avenue Pentecostal Church in Mount Pearl.
Registration cost is $15 per person and the registration deadline is April 14th.
For more information and to register, click below.
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.