Rev. Amanda blesses our new diaconate officers: Terry McCotter and Emily Harper. Sunday, November 2, the diaconate met for its last scheduled meeting of 2025. They met with near perfect attendance and reviewed recent services. Chair complimented the group on its willingness to try a new way of serving and on its flexibility as we implemented the new way of serving. Our members not only have had to learn a new way to serve but also have been called upon to acolyte which is al

Rev. Amanda and Finley preparing for the baptism Finley's Baptism Rev. Amanda and Finley We celebrate with the Cowell family today. Congratulations Fin!

Avery Hamm and Sutton (all photos by Melissa Watson) Sunday, October 19, 2025, Bethany celebrated Homecoming. Rev. Amanda Moore provided the morning message. Her thoughtful delivery was wonderful, and we were all blessed. Justin Moore led the Chancel Choir in an upbeat anthem titled Blessed Be the Lord , and Roger Bennett directed the Jericho Ringers in an all time favorite of the group, Morning Has Broken. Avery and Ponce Hamm w/Sutton and Larry and Sandra Holton Homecoming

Saturday, October 18, 2025 and October 25, 2025 were perfect weather days to hold Heritage Day and the ACS Fall Festival! Our ladies in CWF helped to support these events by renting booth space to sell crafts. The CWF took in $350.00 at the first event and even better at the second one and enjoyed themselves in the process. Gayle Brinson, Cherry D'Angelo, and Juanita Arrington Visitor looking at Janci Cahoon's holiday kitchen towels Cherry D'Angelo and Suellen Manning Birdhou

It's that time of year. Yep crafting time! Several ladies have met the last two years to make crafts to sell at Arapahoe Charter School's...

Blessing of the Students 2025 Blessing of the Teachers 2025 Blessing for the School Year 2025 Fellowship Meal 2025 Students after the...

I was asked to be a “deaconess” twenty-seven years ago. I remember the occasion vividly.  Ms. Shirley, an elder, came to my home on a...

This year’s Church Picnic at Camp Caroline on June 29 was amazing! Of course, we had our new minister, and she did a wonderful message....

First choral performance with Justin Bethany's music program has been blessed with the excellent leadership of Roger Bennett for over...

Barbara Benton Barbara Ann Wilcox Benton September 8, 1944 — July 19, 2025 Arapahoe Barbara Ann Wilcox Benton, 80, of Arapahoe, passed...

Rev. Amanda Hatfield Moore I can not remember exactly what year Torrie retired. It was after Covid but not by much. He stayed with us...

Ms. Clara Jean Ensley was a well known fixture at Bethany; she had attended for many many years. She always had a kind expression on her...

Clara Jean Ensley Clara Jean Ensley, lovingly known as “Jeanne”, of Arapahoe, passed peacefully into her eternal home on Thursday, July...

The Moores join the church. The Moore Family The flower arrangement was made by Terry McCotter in honor of Rev. Amanda Hatfield Moore.

Well in May, we recognize and honor our moms and the important role that they serve. Now in June, we recognize our dads and the important...

ACTS 2:1-3 (NIV)  When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2  Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent...

Diana Harper Diana Harper and Family

Sunday, May 25, 2025, Bethany honored Liam McCarthy, Diana Harper, and Jordan Bennett for their graduation from North Carolina State...

On Sunday, June 1, 2025, Bethany welcomes Tony Souder to our pulpit for morning worship.   Tony is the CEO of  One Hundred Years  and the...

Congratulations ladies! photo by Jennie Adams Today is a special day. Not only do we have a dear friend of Rev. Osgood and Christy Beach,...