ONLINE BULLETIN
Updated on February 13, 2026
WE HOPE TO SEE YOU ON SUNDAY (FEBruary 15) IN-PERSON (9 OR 11 AM) OR ONLINE (11 AM). this is FORWARD OFFERING SUNDAY.
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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.
If you have yet to fill out the 2025/2026 Bethesda Kids Church Registration form for your child(ren), please find it here.
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, Ukrainian, Portuguese and Swahili is provided weekly. If you’d like know about other translation options, please contact us.
EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Sunday, February 15th - 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)
Forward Offering Sunday (learn more)
Monday, February 16th - Conversation Cafe Online at 7 PM (more info)
Tuesday, February 17th - Bethesda Young Adults at 7 PM (learn more)
Wednesday, February 18th - CityTots Community Playgroup at 10 AM (rsvp)
Wednesday, February 18th - Ladies Bible Study & Prayer at 10 AM
Wednesday, February 18th - Conversation Cafe In-Person at 6:45 PM (learn more)
Thursday, February 19th - City Kids Night Out at 6:30 PM (sign up)
Thursday, February 19th - Conversation Cafe Online at 7 PM (more info)
Friday, February 20th - Sunday, February 22nd - Young Adult Retreat
Sunday, February 22nd - 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
Tuesday, February 24th - Worship & Prayer Gathering at 7 PM
Thursday, February 26th - Prime Time People (50+) at 5:30 PM
Thursday, March 5th - Alpha at 7 PM (join us)
Friday, March 6th - Sunday, March 8th - LYM Retreat (learn more)
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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BIBLE READING GUIDE
As we journey through our Grow Up sermon series, we’re leaning into the spiritual disciplines that help us grow upward - deeper in Christ, stronger in faith, and more unified as a church family. To help us take practical steps together, we’ve created a Bible Reading Guide that will lead us all the way to Easter.
By Easter Sunday, when we will have read all four Gospels, along with daily reflections on the spiritual disciplines as they are exemplified in God’s Word. Each week, you’ll read passages that highlight the importance of worship, Scripture, prayer, fasting, giving, fellowship, and serving.
This guide is designed to help us engage with God’s Word daily, build consistent rhythms of spiritual growth, and allow the Lord to shape us from the inside out. As we read the same passages together, we’re not just growing individually - we’re growing upward together as a church.
Get your digital copy by clicking below. Paper copies are available at the Welcome Desk on Sunday mornings.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Opportunities you don’t want to miss
LYM RETREAT
We are so excited to be getting away with our LYM Fam on March 6 - 8 (yes… six. sevennnn.). We’ll be headed to the Wilds Resort and from the moment you arrive on Friday, the fun begins!
This retreat is not the Avalon Youth Retreat - but it will be a refreshed LYM experience with meaningful moments, new elements, and a few surprises along the way.
✨ Who: Grades 7-12
💰 Cost: $160
🚌 Bus: $40
⏳ Register by: February 15
Registration forms will be available at LYM tonight or you can find them by clicking below.
We never want cost to be a barrier to what God can do in a young person’s life. Every retreat holds the potential for connection, growth, and meaningful moments. If you feel led to sponsor a youth to attend, your generosity could make a lasting impact. Please contact Pastor Crystal to learn more.
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 on Wednesday February 18th at 10 AM. Please help us prepare best for you and your littles by registering below.
BETHESDA YOUNG ADULTS
We are so excited to have launched a new version of BYA this Winter! If you’re 18 - 30 and looking for real connection, meaningful conversations, and space to grow in your faith, this is for you. Every other Tuesday, we will gather to hang out, dig deeper, and build community that goes beyond Sundays.
Whether you’re new to church, have been around for years, or are just curious, there’s a seat for you. Come for the community, stay for what God wants to do in this season.
📍 This Tuesday, February 17th
🕖 7 PM
📅 Bi-weekly Tuesdays
🌮 RJ Pinoy Snacks This Week!
Learn more about Bethesda Young Adults below.
CityKids Night Out
CityKids Night Out is back!
Elementary Kids (Kindergarten - Gr. 6) are invited to a monthly CityKids 'Night Out' on Thursday, February 19th from 6:30-7:45 PM.
There will be games, music, snacks, a Bible Story, and of course - lots of prizes!
Please note that this ministry is not intended for pre-schoolers. If you are looking for opportunities for your pre-school children, consider joining us at CityTots Community Playgroup.
PRIMETIME PEOPLE (50+)
The Prime Time People (50+) ministry will be holding its monthly meeting on February 26th, 2026 at 5:30 pm.
Our speaker is Pastor Justin Parsons, who will be speaking to us on "Matters of the Heart" as February is heart health month.
The menu for this event is Roast Chicken Dinner with dressing on the side, mashed potatoes, turnip, carrot and gravy. The cost is $12.00. If you need a substitute, please let us know.
Tickets will go on sale Sunday, February 15th and 22nd in the foyer. You can also register online by emailing primetimepeople@outlook.com.
Registration for our meeting is required by noon on Tuesday, February 24th.
All are welcome to attend and enjoy this special evening together. Come and bring a friend.
Alpha
Alpha is a series of interactive sessions that freely explore the basics of the Christian faith. Whether you're just checking it out, new to faith, or have been a Christian for a while, you are invited.
There are several sessions in the Alpha Film Series. Each session involves a video, followed by a discussion.
Our next Alpha Course begins on Thursday, March 5th at 7 PM. Click below to sign up.
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!
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
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:
opportunities & events with c4 (COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS & CONVERSATION CAFE)
We are very pleased to share with you this episode of Heart Matters (aired on Sunday, November 23 on NTV), featuring our very own C4 Team & Conversation Cafe, as well as the talents of Brandon Lee Mullet and Ryan Achu.
Heart Matters is a locally produced television show, that shares musical talent from local NL communities as well as tremendous stories of faith and encouragement.
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.
Registration is available for both our online and in-person classes at the link below.
For more information or to sign up, please click below. Stay connected for future opportunities!
C4 Bethesda Settlement Office
Our C4 Bethesda Settlement Office is 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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
