MINISTRIES & PROGRAMS

Sunday School: Most classes at Bethlehem use CLEAR Curriculum from Randall House Publications. The curriculum is based on family-friendly themes from Scripture. Every week, the entire family studies the same passage, giving parents an opportunity to interact with their kids about what they have learned. You will find that each lesson is relevant, containing real life application that affects you! class options »

Children’s Church: Each week, Bethlehem offers children a worship experience designed just for them. The service includes a Bible lesson, worship, Bible games, and interactive learning activities. During storytelling time, Children’s Church Director,  Neal Thomsen tells the kids another original “Bob and Sue” story that gives them a lesson to take home. The morning ends with a snack (always a popular item) and a quickie-quiz to make sure that children understood the lesson.

The children’s church group is actively involved in the church music program. They sing the songs they learn in special adult worship services, and they participate in seasonal programs.

FUEL Ministry: FUEL is an anonymous servant ministry that partners with local schools to feed approximately 350 school children who have little or no food on weekends. FUEL provides bags of food to school counselors. The bags are quietly placed in the backpacks of each child on Friday to be enjoyed over the weekend. How can you help? more »

Youth Programs: At Bethlehem Free Will Baptist Church, the youth program is focused on helping Junior High and High School students go deeper in their walk with God and providing quality opportunities for building relationships with other students. From Wednesday Night Bible studies to occasional fellowship activities, the group simply enjoys being together. Summer activities are focused on the annual missions trip. more »

GLO-Kids: GLO-Kids stands for God Loves Our Kids. This exciting program on Wednesday nights offers fast-paced, VBS-styled activities and lessons presented by a team of volunteers. Children enjoy lessons, music, games, drama, crafts, snacks an a variety of other learning activities all designed to make your child anticipate coming to church. Volunteer Schedule »

Women's Ministries: Bethlehem Women Active for Christ is a vibrant organization of women who have a passion for world evangelism, are concerned about the needs of the Bethlehem community, and simply enjoy being together. The organization is affiliated with Women Nationally Active for Christ, which coordinates the activities of women's groups nationwide and sponsors an annual conference in July. more »


Sports: While sports might not seem to be an essential part of church life, at Bethlehem, we have discovered that it is a great way to fellowship, bond as a congregation, stay healthy, and reach out to others in the community who like to participate in team sports.

According to Sports Director Troy Johnson, "I think competitive athletic activities promote cohesiveness within our congregation. The team members are like-minded individuals out to have fun and glorify God. When we share the field with a non-church team, our play and our conduct speaks volumes to them. Our motto is 'preach the gospel; when necessary, use words.'"

Currently, Bethlehem participates in two primary types of team sports: softball and volleyball. more »