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Ms. Clara Ensley
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...
Melissa Watson
Jul 92 min read


We Lose Another Dear Friend
Clara Jean Ensley Clara Jean Ensley, lovingly known as “Jeanne”, of Arapahoe, passed peacefully into her eternal home on Thursday, July...
Melissa Watson
Jul 61 min read


Rev. Amanda Hatfield Moore, Justine Moore, and Lydia Join Bethany
The Moores join the church. The Moore Family The flower arrangement was made by Terry McCotter in honor of Rev. Amanda Hatfield Moore.
Melissa Watson
Jun 191 min read


We Celebrate Our Dads
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...
Melissa Watson
Jun 191 min read


Pentecost 2025
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...
Melissa Watson
Jun 191 min read


Diana Harper Is Awarded the Bethany Memorial Scholarship. Congratulations!
Diana Harper Diana Harper and Family
Melissa Watson
May 311 min read


Bethany Recognizes our 2025 Graduates
Sunday, May 25, 2025, Bethany honored Liam McCarthy, Diana Harper, and Jordan Bennett for their graduation from North Carolina State...
Melissa Watson
May 271 min read


Guest Speaker Tony Souder
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...
Melissa Watson
May 271 min read


We Celebrate Moms
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,...
Melissa Watson
May 111 min read


Muffins for Mom
This Sunday, May 11, is Mothers' Day, and we are honoring our mothers with a light breakfast. We will be serving muffins, coffee, and...
Melissa Watson
May 101 min read


Installation of Deacons 2025
Bethany installed three new people to the diaconate on Sunday, May 4, 2025, Christy Beach, Gloria Cowell, and Keith Cowell. These...
Melissa Watson
May 81 min read


Easter 2025
It has been a wonderful Easter. Bethany has been very busy. We had a lovely Palm Sunday Service; this was followed by a Maundy Thursday...
Melissa Watson
May 41 min read


Rev. Merritt Watson Concludes Study on The Last Week
The last night of the book study, The Last Week, was Wednesday, April 23, 2025. We had 15 people in attendance including Rev. Amanda...
Melissa Watson
Apr 261 min read


Celebration of Life -Polly P. Surprenant
December 2, 1938 – April 9, 2025 We Remember a Special Lady Family Receives Condolences from Friends A Sister's Message Sanctuary photos...
Melissa Watson
Apr 181 min read


Polly Surprenant - Bethany Loses a Dear Friend
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/southington-ct/polly-surprenant-12336458 Polly Surprenant's obituary and arrangements provided...
Melissa Watson
Apr 111 min read


The Last Week by Marcus Borg & John Dominic Crossan
Rev. Merritt Watson is leading a book study on the last week of Jesus' life. Scheduled to begin on March 5, 2025, the class had to be...
Melissa Watson
Mar 191 min read


Emeritus
The Diaconate of Bethany Christian Church would like to thank three outstanding diaconate members for their years of dedicated service to...
Melissa Watson
Mar 192 min read


Souper Sunday at Bethany
Today is a day that is eagerly awaited by football fans across the country; the Super Bowl. This year the Chiefs and Eagles will play...
Melissa Watson
Feb 92 min read


Happy New Year 2025
Today is January 1, 2025. Yesterday, we welcomed in a new year. On the T.V., people were gathered celebrating and counting down the...
Melissa Watson
Feb 31 min read


Board and Congregation Agree
Today, February 2, 2025, the congregation voted in agreement with Bethany's Board to "Extend the Call" of service to Rev. Amanda Hatfield...
Melissa Watson
Feb 21 min read
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