We had a wonderful Easter service this year with over 120 people present. The cross was beautiful standing in its floral beauty at the front of the sanctuary. There were so many families and old friends present. The spirit was tangible. Hattie: Image provided by Sarah Midyette Chris Jones and Madison: image provided by Kelly Jones Mac Harris and Parker Watson We had a wonderful surprise when longtime friend and elder Mac Harris joined us! Parker and Mac try to catch up before

Debra Roger Renee, Sarah, and Hattie All photos provided by James Hardison

Palm Sunday Processional 2026 All Photos by James Hardison

Creation Care 4.0 was built on the story of Jesus, who Mary mistook for a Gardener at the empty tomb. “Woman, why are you weeping?” When Jesus’ calls her by name, Mary knows that he is the risen Lord and calls him “Rabbouni” or Teacher. (John 20:11 - 16). As Creator, God is the ultimate Gardener, tending God’s creation and inviting humans to join in stewardship through Creation Care. Our keynoter was Rev. Clayton Summers, Resident Minister and Caretaker of Walter Scott Camp &

Creation Care Seafood Celebration Made Possible by Bethany Men and Women Dear Bethany Friends, The Creation Care Retreat Planning Team cannot thank you enough for all you did to make our Seafood Celebration at the Creation Care Retreat an amazing success.  The hauling, steaming, shucking and serving of oysters and shrimp was amazing!  The wonderful breads, salads, dessert, hot dogs, sides and more provided nourishment and joy for the more than 50 people who enjoyed the meal,

The CMF trims the shrubbery surrounding the columbarium. This requires heavy equipment. All Photos Provided by Janci Cahoon There were seventeen men volunteering their Saturday morning to tackle some yardwork for the church. Trees were trimmed, piles of debris moved, shrubbery cut, and general clean up happening behind Bethany on February 21. Our CMF can not only cook, but they can do some heavy landscaping too. Thank you all!...Melissa Fodrey Watson

Yummy Soups Oooo, tomato is my favorite. Of course, cornbread. chips and sliders A great turnout! Thank you everyone for helping to make this fundraiser, provided by the CWF fundraising committee, a success. It is nice when work and fun mingle so nicely together.

A nice crowd for the pancake supper 2026. Men preparing for pancake supper 2026 Bethany's men are joining together to strengthen our CMF and support our church. They have several projects that they are planning on handling this year that may require funding. In order to assist with this, the CMF held a pancake supper fundraiser for Shrove Tuesday, February 17. Sixteen men arrived at the church early Tuesday afternoon to prepare pancakes, sausage, and bacon to raise money and

Date Night 2026 Date Night 2026 Date Night 2026 Date Night 2026 All photos provided by Christine Beeman and Jennie Adams A good group of children and youth met Friday night to have an evening filled with spaghetti, slurpies, games, and treats. All present had a great time, and the parents got an evening together to celebrate Valentine's Day a little early, win win. Thank You Gloria and Keith Cowell, Christine Beeman, Margaret Harrell, Sandra Holton, Renee Midyette, and Jennie

The Christian Education Committee is pleased to announce that this year we will be offering TWO Lenten studies.  Brunch 2026 for Lenten Study Beginning on February 15th , Emily Harper will lead a Sunday morning study beginning at 9:30 in the fellowship hall.  A light breakfast will be provided each week.  This group will study  The Hardest Part  by Kate Bowler.  From the author’s website: Life is this strange, tender mix, isn’t it? Joy and sorrow, love and loss, heartbreak an

Bethany's Northside We have had some amazing winter weather. Some areas in the county have reported up to 18 inches of the fluffy white stuff. It created a winter wonderland. The snowy conditions have also created challenging driving conditions. Due to the risks, Bethany decided to cancel all services and meetings on January 24 and February 1, 2026 and all of the days following February 1 until February 8 when we held worship services again. It was great to be back among fami

Reports of snow accumulations of 18 inches in Pamlico County. photo: Melissa Watson Growing up in Eastern North Carolina, a chance for snow was an exciting and rare occurrence. It meant no school, and it meant fun in the snow, and it may mean being snowbound in the house with no electricity---all exciting things to happen for a child. If my grandmother, Estelle, spotted a snowflake, she would call her brother, Pat, to report the sighting. We would all run to the giant front w

Snow January 2025 Last year, January 22, 2025, Pamlico County was covered in snow. This January weathermen forecasted another snow plus ice for most of North Carolina. As a response, our church made the call to cancel services for January 25, 2026. We also cancelled and rescheduled any activities planned for January 25, such as the New Member Potluck which will now be February 1. We will resume our regular schedule next week. Thank you. Enjoy the snow and stay safe.

Merritt Watson CMF President This is a new year and a great time to kick-off a new season for our men's fellowship group. Rev. Merritt Watson invited all the men of the church to join together in Bethany's fellowship hall for a tasty Southern breakfast. They enjoyed a time of fellowship and then moved to a brief business meeting outlining some ideas and asking for new ideas for 2026. The men plan on informal, project based meetings with a devotion. They also elected officers

Rev. Amanda Hatfield Moore Provided a Wonderful Message Wednesday night Bethany held its annual Christmas Eve Service. It was a beautiful service with around 75 people present and quite a few visitors. People gathered in the sanctuary as acolytes, Janci Cahoon and Melissa Watson, lit the candles on the end of the pews and on the Lord's table. Davis Harper Lights the Candle. The Harper Family was present to light the final candle in the advent wreath, the Christ Candle. Rev. A

The Bailey Family light the candle of love. Sunday, December 21, 2025 was the fourth Sunday in advent. Matt Bailey lights the candle of love as wife Ashleigh and Lydia look on. Ashleigh read the scripture. Rev. Amanda did a wonderful sermon and Justin Moore, Janci Cahoon, and Roger and Elizabeth Bennett sang "Lo, How a Rose E're Blooming."

Liam McCarthy Lights the Candle of Joy Liam is careful to light the pink candle, for joy. Our scripture for this service was Isaiah 55:1-13. Rev. Amanda Moore's sermon was "Invited to Joy." Justin Moore led the choir as they sang "Advent Echo Carol" by Mary Kay Beall. Carol Flood was our pianist, and Annette Brinson played the organ.

Bethany's CWF met Friday, December 12, 2025 for its annual Christmas Party. We met in the fellowship hall at 6pm with seventeen ladies present and our youngest member yet, Hattie Raynor, who is not yet three! Hattie helped pass out the Christmas presents and the cutest Santa helper ever, she was! All the ladies brought a wrapped Christmas present for under the tree. Hattie, with the help of our president, Margaret Harrell, drew numbers from a basket that matched the lady who

Cody and Sarah with Hattie Light the Candle of Peace Sarah Midyette Provides a Guiding Hand while Hattie Leans in to Light the Candle. Our scripture for this service was Ezekiel 37:1-14. Rev. Amanda Moore's sermon was "Our Impossible Future." Justin Moore beautifully played "Mary Did You Know," by Mark Lowry & Buddy Greene, on the saxophone. Thank all of you for this special worship service today.

Ms. Shirley Ensley and Juanita Arrington Admiring the Tree Saturday, November 29, 2025 Bethany held its annual "Hanging of the Greens." This service is a combination worship service, meal of soup and sandwiches, and decorating marathon. The last four or five years it has been held the Saturday morning before the first Sunday in Advent. Work begins well before this day and is carried out by a Hanging of the Greens committee. Terry McCotter was this year's head of the Hanging o