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Global Fest 2025

As we reflect on Global Fest and the amazing missionary partners who joined us, we invite you to consider how you can be involved in Global Outreach at Bethel.One of the phrases we use often when talking about outreach—whether locally or around the world—is: Pray....

Run For Rescue 2025

It was a beautiful morning along the Columbia River. Families and people of all ages lined up to walk, run, and even scooter in support of Agape International Missions (AIM).We’re celebrating an incredible turnout and impact from this year’s Run for Rescue! With 225...

The Hidden Battle

According to the recent Barna study (reporting in 2024), 75% of Christian men and 40% of Christian women report porn consumption on some level. These numbers aren’t just statistics—they’re people whom God loves deeply.

So what do we do?

Spring GO Trip Celebration

Check out this short recap from our recent GO Trip Celebration from a team who went to Mexico to support our GO Partner Foundation For His Ministry (FFHM). At our recent GO Trip Celebration, we had the joy of hearing from the team that served with our Global Partner,...

Easter At Bethel

Thank you for joining us this Easter weekend to celebrate our hope in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. This year’s Good Friday Service we came together to pause, remember, and reflect on the immense sacrifice Christ made on the cross. Through song,...

Deacon Update

What is a Deacon? According to our bylaws: Deacons shall be men and women (Deaconess) of evident Christian commitment in both their personal and public lives, and must meet the qualifications for the office set forth in I Timothy 3:8-13 and Acts 6:2-6, as well as meet...

Outreach Focus – World Relief

For the last 35 years, World Relief Tri-Cities has joined with volunteers, local churches and other community organizations to serve 1300 forced-migrated refugees annually across various programs of resettlement, acquisition of employment, language-learning and...

In Search of Skilled Laborers

Whether you’re a carpenter, electrician, plumber, or painter—your talents can make a difference!

No 8:45A Service This Weekend (FEB 16)

Dear Bethel Church Family, Due to the current road conditions and the forecast of freezing rain, we have made the decision to cancel the 8:45A service this weekend (FEB 16) for the safety of our congregation. The 10:30A service will proceed as scheduled, as will the...

Outreach Focus – AIM

This February, our Outreach Focus of the Month is on AIM: Agape International Missions, an incredible organization dedicated to rescuing, restoring, and reintegrating survivors of sex trafficking in Cambodia through Christ’s love and the Gospel. They work to prevent sex trafficking by transforming vulnerable communities, equipping local churches, and reducing demand. Their mission is to free hearts, lives, and communities from the evil of sex trafficking – doing so through the love, grace, and justice of Jesus Christ.

Town Hall Recap – January 2025

Sunday’s Town Hall was a meaningful time for our church family to connect and hear important updates about what God is doing at Bethel. Over 80 of us gathered to celebrate, reflect, and engage in open dialogue through a live Q&A with our Elders.