It is Bethany's tradition to celebrate the season with a beautiful candlelight service on Christmas Eve. People begin to gather early and filter into the sanctuary where the light is dim. The service varies slightly year after, some have dramatic readings, some have the bell choir perform, some have a soloist sing. This year, With Rev. Merritt preaching our service, there was a strong focus on music with the congregation participating by singing carols with the piano. It was

You are never too young to carol. Photo by Renee Midyette Bethany went caroling Sunday, December 15, 2024 to spread a little Christmas...

The women of Bethany Christian Church met on Monday evening, December 9, 2024 to celebrate the season with their annual Christmas party....

Advent Wreath Board Chair Jennie Adams lights the Candle of Hope Bethany's beautiful tree 2024 Elizabeth Bennett places the nativity...

This time of year families come together to share in a Thanksgiving Meal. Here at Bethany, it is our tradition to do the same, but our...

Matt and Ashleigh Bailey Matt and Ashleigh were honored with a baby shower by Matt's grandmother, Betty, and aunt, Barbara Bennett. There...

The weather was perfect on October 20. 2024 when Bethany held its annual Homecoming. Families gathered to share in the bountiful meal...

Friday, October 4, 2024, the CWF held its fourth fundraising meal. We scheduled the meal for 5pm dine in or take out. We planned for 100...

October 4 & 5 2024 in Oriental, NC This year's festival was a lot of fun. It was attended by many. Ray and Cherry were volunteers.

The Christian Women’s Fellowship Fundraising Committee (CWF-F),  Jennie Adams, Juanita Arrington, Janci Cahoon, Sandra Holton, Terry...

Thank you to Renee Midyette and the Activities committee for planning our yearly social. It was a lot of fun, and as always, the ice...

Our CWF wanted to treat our local school (Arapahoe Charter School) faculty to a meal on its first week back from summer. Everyone was...

Sunday, July 28, 2024 CWF served 45 cold plates as part of a fundraiser. There was no fee, but donations were welcome. We had a really...

We hosted Vacation Bible School last week. This is always an exciting time for the church. Our VBS is a community VBS that we share with...

James Hardison's family has been a part of our church since the 1840's. James, or Bossy as he is best known, was Sunday School librarian...

These lovely flowers, provided by Terry McCotter, were to honor our dads. Chris Watson was youngest dad. Keith Cowell was dad with the...