Welcome

Melinda Lowry is our Children and Youth Minister. Bethel offers meaningful and fun experiences for its children and youth. We offer a separate service during morning worship for children ages 5 through 5th grade where they learn about God's love and His Son, Jesus, through stories, singing, crafts and games. Middle and high school youth meet outside of church service weekly for refreshments, Bible study, service projects, activities, and excursions to learn about the love of God and how to share that love with those around them.

Each year we host Vacation Bible School for all children and youth. 

We offer multiple Sunday school classes. These range from nursery school to senior citizens' classes. We meet Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. We invite you to come and learn more about Christ and the role He plays in your life. 

The Sudie Miner Circle is part of the state, national and international American Baptist Women's Ministries that is dedicated to supporting missions. Our group of ladies meets monthly to learn about, pray for, and financially support American Baptist missionaries, special projects, and local charities. The Sudie Miner Circle is named after a now deceased member of our church who was a strong advocate for missions. The international mission statement is: "In commitment to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, and to the mission of the church, and through the enabling of the Holy Spirit, American Baptist Women's Ministries provides opportunities for each woman and girl to become and develop as God's person; build God's faith community; serve God's world." Please contact President Patty Short for more information.

AB Girls is about building relationships, becoming leaders, and reaching out to others in Jesus' name. AB Girls also supports girls and young women as they grow in their relationship with Jesus. AB Girls helps them explore stories in the Bible for guidance, and gives them a safe place to talk about their questions of faith. Bethel's group meets monthly for a meal, meeting, and activities. Contact Beth Fleenor and Shannon Allen for information.

Music and worship are an important part of the life of our church. We hope you will find a place to share your musical gifts and talents. 

Some options are: Bethel Baptist Choir, Bethel Bell Choir, Bethel Boys' Band, Bethel Women Singers.

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We have weekly Zoom Bible study on Thursday nights at 7:30 p.m. Contact Pastor Bruce or Melinda Lowry to receive a link.

We support the Scott County Clearinghouse through ongoing donations.  In addition to canned goods, donations are always needed of the following: peanut butter, jelly, macaroni and cheese, hamburger helper, scalloped potatoes, muffin mix, pancake mix, hand soap, laundry detergent, dishwashing detergent, toothpaste, toothbrushes, spaghetti sauce and spaghetti, baby products (food, diapers, wipes).

This center is located in Indianapolis and works on improving neighborhood life. Their mission is to have neighborhoods where individuals and families have everything they need to learn, live, work, and play in a peaceful, connected, and thriving environment. Our church provides financial support and collects items to support their mission.

This is one of four designated missions that we give annual contributions to support. Your gifts impact thousands through ministries with marginalized children, mission trips that transform lives torn apart by hurricanes, resources that cultivate Christian leaders, chaplains who bring comfort to hospitals and nursing homes, and much more. 

 This is one of four designated missions that we give annual contributions to support. Your gift helps with emergency relief disaster rehabilitation, refugee work, and development assistance. 

 This is one of four designated missions that we give annual contributions to support.  Every September and October, we come together with other congregations for a time of awareness, advocacy and action for global mission. Your gift helps support ministries that God is using to transform the world.

 This is one of four designated missions that we give annual contributions to support.  Your gift supports ministers, missionaries and their widowed spouses who have devoted 15 or more years of their lives to service.