The 1st Sunday in August marks 50 years of Bishop Doe leading Bethesda Christian Fellowship. “Happy 50th Anniversary, Bishop Doe!!! “THANK GOD ALMIGHTY FOR 50 YEARS OF GROWING, LEARNING, AND FOLLOWING JESUS TOGETHER!”
This Week’s Prayer Vigil for Safety and Security for Our Families and Communities, the Body of Christ, Leadership at All Levels, Educational Institutions, Our Military, Our First Responders (11/02/2025 through 11/08/25) – 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Praise 94.5 FM – Minister Share – Bethesda Ministers will share on Wednesdays at 12 noon.
Tuesday Evening Academy(Women and Girls) @ 6:00 – 7:30 PM – Dates: September 30, October 7, 14, 21, 28, and November 4, 2025
Wednesday Evening Academy (Men and Boys) @ 6:00 – 7:30 PM – Dates: October 1, 15, 22, 29, and November 5, 2025
The Kitchen Ministry is seeking helpers. Please see Sister Annie Reeves.
Bethesda’s 88th Church Anniversary Worship Service – Sunday, November 9, 2025 – 10:00 AM – Bethesda Christian Fellowship
Jubilee Anniversary Banquet – Saturday, November 16, 2025 – 3:00 PM – Holiday Inn, 2225 Boundary St., Beaufort, SC – Tickets $50 per person
Bishop Doe’s 50th Anniversary Worship Service – Sunday, November 16, 2025 – 10:00 AM – Bethesda Christian Fellowship
Seniors aged 80 to 89 are invited to submit a brief biography and a photo to the church secretary for consideration in the Bethesda Herald Newsletter.
Everyone is advised to exercise caution during times of celebration.
Youth Choir – Youth Choir ministers on the 3rd Sunday. If you are in grades Sixth (6th) to Twelfth (12th) and you’re interested in becoming a member of the Youth Choir Ministry, please contact Sister Gwen Smith.
Dr. Charles Cuthbert Scholarship ($750) – Honoring Deacon Wesley Smalls
Montford Point Marine Association, Chapter 9 of Beaufort Scholarship– 3 Beaufort County High School and 1 Jasper County High School – Applications Due by May 31, 2025 – Pick up in Guidance office
The Young Men’s Social Club of Saint Helena is offering four (4) scholarships to high school seniors who will be attending college this fall. Information is posted in the administration area.
The Bethesda Newsletterwould like to highlight our senior saints in the upcoming months and will be reaching out to family members of senior saints.
Any senior interested in contributing to the Bethesda Herald Newsletter senior section,Senior’s Perspective, is asked to please contact Sister Ruth Johnson, via the church secretary, Sister Barbara Holmes.
Bethesda Herald Newsletter – If you would like to have your anniversary, birthday, graduation, special achievements or church announcements included in the newsletter, please submit the information to Sister Barbara Holmes, Church Secretary @ bethesdachristianfellowship36@gmail.com.
Training for Broadcast, Sound, Preparing Messages for Radio Broadcast, and Livestreaming Ministries will take place soon. If you are interested in being trained, let the church secretary know.
Beginning February 2nd, members are free to attend worship service any Sunday.Masks are required and must be worn appropriately at all times.
Doors will be secured at the beginning of service.
Worship services are open to visitors when accompanied by members of Bethesda Christian Fellowship.
No sit-down meals will be served.
Funerals
Masks are required and must be worn appropriately at all times.
Service will be held indoors.
The Kitchen Ministry will accommodate families requesting assistance with the repast. All meals will be prepared to go.
“Say It Loud Essay” – THEME: “Local Legends” – Open to Bethesda Christian Fellowship Students Grades 4th through 12th – Must Be Written by the Child – Deadline for Submission of Essays – January 26, 2025 – Date for Presentation of Essays to Begin Will Be Announced
In-person Church School will resume on the 2nd and 4th Sundays. Zoom Church School will take place on the other Sundays at 4:00 PM.
Coming in January –The next “Say-It-Loud Essay” round begins. Young people are encouraged to start thinking, writing, and organizing their thoughts.
Beaufort-Jasper-Hampton Comprehensive Health Services, Inc. (BJHCHS) patients 5+ can begin scheduling to receive the COVID 19 vaccination. Call 843.987.7555. Non-patients will be placed on a waiting list. There are opportunities for the general public to receive the vaccination on Wednesdays through Saturdays at different locations on different days (one location per day). Check with BJHCHS for available dates. (If you are not a patient, ask to be placed on the waiting list for the next community event.)
