Please stay tuned for upcoming events

Adult Sunday School Classes are offered every Sunday at the Macungie campus during the Sunday School hour beginning at 9:15 a.m.  You may join a class at any time.

The Bethany Church app has a listing of current Adult Sunday School classes and the topics each class is studying. 

If you are visiting for the first time, please stop by the Children’s Desk for information on our ministries and events and receive a welcome gift for your child.

Awana  Awana is our mid-week children’s program which will is held at the Wescosville Campus.  There is a family meal from 5:15 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. and then Awana runs from 6:15 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.  Ages 2 years through 5th grade.  Register online at www.bethanyumchurch.com.

Classroom assistants are needed.  The classroom assistant would require you to be at Awana each week, listening to the children recite their verses, helping the leader during lesson time and bringing the children down together for game time.

MOPS & MOMSnext: Mothers of Preschoolers and Elementary students meetings are the 2nd & 4th Fridays 9:30-11:30 am at Macungie Campus. All moms are welcome to join in a time of gathering, community, learning and fun. Come spoil yourself with some Mom time. MopsKids is available for children.

WEDNESDAY EVENINGS AT BETHANY FAMILY NIGHT

Wednesday evenings at Bethany, Wescosville campus, starting September 22: 5:15-6pm chef prepared dinner for the whole family 6:15-7:45pm Awana for children, youth group and adult bible study groups

Information about Wednesday evening adult bible study groups can be found below.  Questions about Awana, Youth group, or Wednesday evening adult bible study groups?  Please contact Pastor Marleah or Donna in the church office.

At Bethany, Group Life has different types of groups including Adult Sunday School, Life Groups, and Short-Term study groups.  These groups meet for the purpose of going deeper in our relationship with Jesus through studying God’s word, praying, and having fellowship with other Christians.  You do not need to be a member of Bethany to participate in Group Life. 

If you are interested in the current groups being offered at Bethany, please check out the Bethany Church app or contact Donna Barnwell dbarnwell@bethanyumchurch.com, 610-395-3613. 

Partnership Class

Philippians 1:3-4    “I thank my God every time I remember you.  In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now…”

Partnership Classes will be held in place of Membership Classes.  The next Partnership Class will be Wednesdays, October 13 and 20 from 6:15-745pm at Wescosville campus.  If you would like to join Bethany Church, please sign up for the Partnership Classes where you will learn more about partnering with God through the ministries and mission of Bethany Church. You can sign up via the Bethany Church app, by calling the church office, or come to the Information Desk on Sunday mornings to sign up.    

Important note: only church members can vote in churchwide votes.

GROUP LIFE HIGHLIGHTS

Check out the new studies that will begin in September/October.  There is a seat with your name on it!  Sign up via the Bethany app or contact the church office. 

**Beginning September 5 – study the book of Romans as our pastors share messages on Romans.  Meet at 9:15am in room 308 at Macungie campus.  Men and Women are invited. No sign up is needed for this class. 

**Beginning September 9^th – Until Unity study by Frances Chan.  Meeting 6:30-8pm on Thursday evenings at Wescosville campus studio.  Men and Women are invited.

**Beginning September 18^th – Men’s Saturday AM Zoom group – studying Prayer Course.  This group meets from 7-8am.  All men are invited to join this zoom group. 

**Beginning September 18^th – Women’s Saturday AM group – Women of the Word will meet at 8am at the Macungie campus and study Colossians and Philemon.  All women are invited to join this group. 

**Beginning September 22^nd – a study on the book of James from 6:15-7:45pm for all adults at Wescosville.  Room TBD

**Beginning September 22^nd – a discussion on the pastor’s message from the previous Sunday morning, 6:15-7:45pm.  This group is open to all adults and will meet at the Wescosville campus.   Room TBD

**Financial Peace University (FPU) begins on Sunday, October 17 at 9am.  See specific FPU announcement for more detail. 

Financial Peace University

Spoiler Alert:  The Joneses are broke.  That means keeping up with them will only get you into MORE debt!  It’s time to run fast and hard in the other direction, and Financial Peace University will show you how.  Bethany Church will offer Financial Peace University on Sunday mornings 9-10:15am beginning October 17, 2021 at the Macungie campus.  Go sign up and start your 14-day free trial of Financial Peace at fpu.com/1140509.  

Mama Bear Bible Study – Wednesday evenings, 6:15-7:45pm

Moms, would you like to gather with other Christian moms to talk about issues facing your children and how to analyze these issues from a biblical viewpoint and to learn how to counter nonbiblical viewpoints with a Christ-like approach? 

Moms of children birth through 5th grade are invited to be a part of this Wednesday evening moms’ group which will use the book Mama Bear Apologetics by Hillary Morgan Ferrer.  Sign up by contacting the church office, through the Bethany app, or at the Information Desk on Sunday mornings. Further information will be provided to those who sign up. 

Book of James Bible Study – Wednesday evenings, Sept 22-Nov 17, 6:15-7:45pm

“The book of James speaks to the realities of a living faith in Jesus – the kind of discipleship that is borne out of an authentic relationship with the risen Lord.” RNM        This 8 week bible study will work through the book of James challenging followers of Christ to move beyond an intellectual knowledge of God to a vibrant faith. Materials will be provided to those joining this study.  Sign up by contacting the church office, through the Bethany app, or at the Information Desk on Sunday mornings. 

Sermon Discussion Group – Wednesday evenings, begins Sept 22, 6:15-7:45pm

Have you ever left worship on a Sunday morning and thought “I wish I could sit down and talk with someone about the pastor’s message”?  Here’s your chance!  You are invited to join others, in a relaxed, comfortable setting, and “talk through” the previous Sunday’s message.  What spoke to you?  What challenged you?  What questions do you have? This is a drop-in, come when you can, group. You don’t need to attend each week and you don’t need to sign up.  Meet in the back of the Wescosville sanctuary at 6:15pm on Wednesday evenings – there will be a chair waiting for you

Priority One Men’s Retreat Men – You are invited to refresh your mind, body, and soul at this retreat happening September 23-26 at Lake Champion in Glen Spey, NY. There will be speakers, workshops, and free time to enjoy the outdoor setting. Registration is open now.  For more info or to register to attend, go to this link https://lv.priorityone.org/lake-champion

Men’s Ministry Facebook Page We are excited to announce the launch of our new Facebook Page, designed specifically for the men of Bethany. We look forward to connecting with you and growing together in Christ through this new page.

We are excited for the 2021 season of Operation Christmas Child. You’ll be encouraged to pack your own shoebox and/or RSVP to attend a packing party. Please mark your calendars with the dates below and more details will be coming in October. The packing parties are a great family activity or invite a neighbor to come with you! If you have any questions, please email Julie DiGiacomo at digiajul@hotmail.com

Important OCC dates:

Sun., 10/3-OCC shoeboxes distributed at Macungie

Thurs., 11/4: 1-3pm & 6-8 pm packing parties at Wescosville 

Fri., 11/5: 9-11am & 6-8pm packing parties at Wescosville campus

Sun., 11/7 & 11/14 return individually packed OCC shoeboxes to Macungie

Duke’s Delites:  Hand in Hand Ministry along with Duke’s Delites, a division of the Love Ran Red Foundation, are selling specialty hand made dog biscuits.  See our table next month in the church lobby before and after services.  For opportunities to help sell these special furry treats at your local business, contact Mimi Ludwig at mlludwig@ptd.net.

Special Needs Prayer List:  If you would like to add your child, teen or young adult with special needs to our prayer list, please contact Paula Dooley at paula@dooleymc.com.

Facebook: Did you know that the women have a Facebook page? It is a private site where we share prayer requests, give announcements and share our events. All ladies of our church are invited to find us at https://www.facebook.com/groups/BethanyUMChurchwomen

Purls: Join this group of ladies on the third Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m. in the Studio, as they stitch prayer shawls, lap robes and baby blankets for those in need. All stitched items are prayed over before giving them to the recipient. Shawls and lap robes are also donated to various nursing homes. This month, they will also be stitching winter hats, mittens and scarves for children in Allentown. ALL knitters, loomers, crochet stitchers or want-to-be stitchers are welcome to come at any time. Leader: Donna Long

1. Confirmation is for students in 7th grade and above who are interested in learning more about their faith and are considering becoming members of Bethany Church. There is a $20.00 cost for materials.
2. Disciple is designed for students who want to really dig deep into Scripture and learn what the Bible says. Encouraged for high school students, this will be an inter-generational class, meaning adults will also be participating.
3. Topical: Each week we will focus on a different hot topic and look at what the Bible says about that topic. This is designed to help students learn how to live our their faith in their daily life.

Small Group Bible Study: After the Family Meal on Wednesdays.