Upcoming events.
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Wednesdays
7 - 9pm
Just as Mary responded to Jesus' love in the gospels by sitting at His feet, pouring out all she had and desiring to simply be with Him, this is our desire.
To be with Him and know Him is the highest goal and it is from that place that everything in the Christian life must be built upon.
We have come to love Him.
We have come to be with Him.
We come to pour out our lives as the offering.
There is only one thing needed.
Open to all ages. No childcare provided
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Sunday, December 15th
12-2pm
Come for a time of community and shop Bethesda business owners and crafts! Our very own Meechy and Beth McCarty will be catering the event with their business, A Bite of Grace!
This is a great way to support local businesses and do some last minute Christmas shopping! As an added bonus, a portion of proceeds will go towards the building fund.
Kainos Creatives Writing Group
Kainos Creatives hosts a monthly writing group for writers of all ages and genres on every second Friday of the month at 7pm in the Youth Hall. This will be a support community for writers who are working on their own book, blog or other creative writing projects.
Beloved Sons
A Bethesda Men’s Fellowship. Come be known in a community of men learning how to be powerful in all spheres of life together. We are designed for strength, forged in unity with other men as we learn to lead and be led in the direction the Father has called us.
Led by Rick Anderson & Austin Clark
Winter Bazaar
Come for a time of community and shop Bethesda business owners and crafts! Our very own Meechy and Beth McCarty will be catering the event with their business, A Bite of Grace!
This is a great way to support local businesses and do some last minute Christmas shopping! As an added bonus, a portion of proceeds will go towards the building fund.
Seasoned Saints
Seasoned Saints meet on the LAST Sunday of every month after Sunday service in the youth hall. They enjoy a Potluck-style lunch together, so bring a dish to share!
Led by Mike & Martie Straup. For ages 50+
The KYLO Show Tour Live
Join The KYLO Show Tour LIVE for an unforgettable experience of teaching, connection, and transformation. Come for an evening of fun, Ted Talk style with Danny Silk and Brittney Serpell and a LIVE podcast recording where we will answer your questions. These 2 hours will be packed with practical tools, funny stories and hopeful solutions. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the movement transforming families and communities - secure your seat today!
Seasoned Saints
Seasoned Saints meet on the LAST Sunday of every month after Sunday service in the youth hall. They enjoy a Potluck-style lunch together, so bring a dish to share!
Led by Mike & Martie Straup. For ages 50+
Kainos Creatives Book Writing Group
Join us for our book writing group specifically focused on book writing with trainings tailored to people working on a manuscript. This group is open to all ages and skill levels. We will tackle common hurdles when it comes to finishing a manuscript for publishing, including how to make an outline, how to create and develop chapters, writing for your audience, how to prepare a manuscript for publishing, and much more! This group will meet every fourth Saturday of the month at 9am in the Youth Hall.
Audio Volunteer Training
Professional sound engineer and head of Bethesda’s audio department Tyson Kingrey will be hosting an intensive live mixing training for audio volunteers Thursday, November 21st from 5:30-7:30pm!
Right now, Bethesda has a huge need for skilled volunteers to help run sound for our midweek worship services (Wednesday nights for the Pouring, and Friday nights for Jesus People Young Adults).
Sound is a huge part of our mission here at Bethesda— if speech isn’t clear and intelligible, the gospel cannot be preached or heard; if instruments aren’t properly balanced, then congregants can be distracted from worshipping or even potentially suffer hearing damage. “Audio volunteer” isn’t merely a filler position. To mix a worship service in excellence is to help facilitate encounters with Jesus Christ!
If you have experience and passion in this area, or if you’re a beginner who is technologically savvy, teachable, and has a good ear, then register today! We look forward to equipping you!
Beloved Sons
A Bethesda Men’s Fellowship. Come be known in a community of men learning how to be powerful in all spheres of life together. We are designed for strength, forged in unity with other men as we learn to lead and be led in the direction the Father has called us.
Led by Rick Anderson & Austin Clark
Kainos Creatives Writing Group
Kainos Creatives hosts a monthly writing group for writers of all ages and genres on every second Friday of the month at 7pm in the Youth Hall. This will be a support community for writers who are working on their own book, blog or other creative writing projects.
Fall Festival
We’re so excited for our annual Fall Fest! Bethesda is hosting a family and friends event full of fun activities for all ages including, raffles, games, food, activities and a bounce house! A time of togetherness and fun all in one!
We hope to see you on Sunday, October 27th, 6pm- 8pm! Register for free today!
If you would like to volunteer to help during this event, please text “VOLUNTEER FALL” to (844) 869-9334, or select the volunteer option when you register.
Seasoned Saints
Seasoned Saints meet on the LAST Sunday of every month after Sunday service in the youth hall. They enjoy a Potluck-style lunch together, so bring a dish to share!
Led by Mike & Martie Straup. For ages 50+
Chad Dedmon at Bethesda
We have the honor of hosting Chad Dedmon as our guest speaker for our Sunday Service! Come be encouraged by testimonies of radical encounter, revival and transformation across our nation! Service starts at 10am.
Chad and Julia Dedmon are ordained through Iris Global (Heidi and Rolland Baker) and Bethel Church and have enjoyed ministering together in over 35 nations since 2006. They enjoy speaking, demonstrating the healing power of God, and activating the church to step into its full potential. Chad has worked as a young adult and youth pastor at the Vineyard Church in Laguna Niguel, CA and served as the Alumni, Ordination, and a BSSM pastor at Bethel Church. Julia has served as a worship pastor for young adult and youth. She loves leading worship, prophesying, and releasing prayer for healing. Chad and Julia have a heart to see the Church operate in the fullness of abundance seeing love, miracles, and healing displayed in the corporate body of Christ.
Chad and Julia are currently leading Encountering Jesus Ministries and Catch the Wave, which focus primarily on equipping the church on encountering Jesus through worship, prayer, and evangelism. They also partner with Iris Ministries for mission projects, evangelistic crusades, as well as local projects. They have a heart to see the church reveal Jesus to the world with creativity and love and model what it looks like to be a friend of God.
If you would like to learn more about Chad Dedmon and Catch the Wave Global, please visit catchthewaveglobal.org
Portland Prayer Paddle
Join us for a WOW service (worship on water)! As we paddle the shoreline of the Willamette, come and agree together as one body for what God is saying over Portland. This event is open to beginner paddlers, children, everyone and anyone is welcome. As there are paddlers in the water praying, we will also have a land crew prayer walking the river.
Event details: Please bring your own paddle board / boating craft or shoes to walk! There are rental shops close by for easy paddle board access!
Gather in the parking lot early to get gear set up. We suggest arriving no later than 9:30am to set up gear. We will gather up for a time of prayer and communion all together promptly at 10am.
After the gathering, paddlers will head to the water to paddle and pray and those on the land crew will walk the land and pray.
Kainos Creatives Book Writing Group
Join us for our book writing group specifically focused on book writing with trainings tailored to people working on a manuscript. This group is open to all ages and skill levels. We will tackle common hurdles when it comes to finishing a manuscript for publishing, including how to make an outline, how to create and develop chapters, writing for your audience, how to prepare a manuscript for publishing, and much more! This group will meet every fourth Saturday of the month at 9am in the Youth Hall.
Catch the Wave Prayer Rally
Chad Dedmon, from Catch the Wave Global, will be hosting a Prayer Rally at our Jesus People service! Come for a time of worship, encounter, and PRAYER for what God is doing in Portland and Vancouver! Open to all ages!
Beloved Sons
A Bethesda Men’s Fellowship. Come be known in a community of men learning how to be powerful in all spheres of life together. We are designed for strength, forged in unity with other men as we learn to lead and be led in the direction the Father has called us.
Led by Rick Anderson & Austin Clark
Kainos Creatives Writing Group
Kainos Creatives hosts a monthly writing group for writers of all ages and genres on every second Friday of the month at 7pm in the Youth Hall. This will be a support community for writers who are working on their own book, blog or other creative writing projects.
Unveiled Women's Ministry
Bethesda is excited to announce the relaunching of Unveiled Bethesda Women's Ministry! Please invite any women you know who want to connect on a deeper level with other women. This will be a time of lavish worship, vulnerable sharing, authentic, life-changing testimonies, an empowering message, and huge growth for our connections with each other and the Lord.
Seasoned Saints
Seasoned Saints meet on the LAST Sunday of every month after Sunday service in the youth hall. They enjoy a Potluck-style lunch together, so bring a dish to share!
Led by Mike & Martie Straup. For ages 50+
Kainos Creatives Book Writing Group
Join us for our book writing group specifically focused on book writing with trainings tailored to people working on a manuscript. This group is open to all ages and skill levels. We will tackle common hurdles when it comes to finishing a manuscript for publishing, including how to make an outline, how to create and develop chapters, writing for your audience, how to prepare a manuscript for publishing, and much more! This group will meet every fourth Saturday of the month at 9am in the Youth Hall.
Belong Class
We are transformed when we first understand that we BELONG. We are all born with the need to belong. Our Belong class is one of the best ways to get to know us, our core values and get connected with the family and our ministry leaders. We provide lunch and childcare. Registration is required.
Beloved Sons
A Bethesda Men’s Fellowship. Come be known in a community of men learning how to be powerful in all spheres of life together. We are designed for strength, forged in unity with other men as we learn to lead and be led in the direction the Father has called us.
Led by Rick Anderson & Austin Clark
Kainos Creatives Writing Group
Kainos Creatives hosts a monthly writing group for writers of all ages and genres on every second Friday of the month at 7pm in the Youth Hall. This will be a support community for writers who are working on their own book, blog or other creative writing projects.
BraveCo
Modern masculinity often has negative toxic connotations that will limit and isolate men from others and getting the support they need to realize their full God-given potential. Beloved Sons will be hosting a BraveCo men's group to redefine what healthy, kingdom masculinity means and discipling men to embrace their identity in Christ.
Ladies' Night
All ladies are welcome! Come for a relaxed evening to connect with other women to play games, eat snacks, make new friends, and just do life together. Let's be honest, we need to feel seen, heard, and have the support of other women around us. So, wear your comfy clothes, let down your hair, and let's have some fun! Bring a snack to share. Childcare is available on request.
The Garden
The Garden is a place for moms and moms-to-be to find connection and growth with one another. You will find connection and friendship with other moms and be encouraged and refreshed on your walk with Jesus. Motherhood is our ministry.
Seasoned Saints
Seasoned Saints meet on the LAST Sunday of every month after Sunday service in the youth hall. They enjoy a Potluck-style lunch together, so bring a dish to share!
Led by Mike & Martie Straup. For ages 50+
Kainos Creatives Book Writing Group
Join us for our book writing group specifically focused on book writing with trainings tailored to people working on a manuscript. This group is open to all ages and skill levels. We will tackle common hurdles when it comes to finishing a manuscript for publishing, including how to make an outline, how to create and develop chapters, writing for your audience, how to prepare a manuscript for publishing, and much more! This group will meet every fourth Saturday of the month at 9am in the Youth Hall.
Beloved Sons
A Bethesda Men’s Fellowship. Come be known in a community of men learning how to be powerful in all spheres of life together. We are designed for strength, forged in unity with other men as we learn to lead and be led in the direction the Father has called us.
Led by Rick Anderson & Austin Clark
Kainos Creatives Writing Group
Kainos Creatives hosts a monthly writing group for writers of all ages and genres on every second Friday of the month at 7pm in the Youth Hall. This will be a support community for writers who are working on their own book, blog or other creative writing projects.
Ladies' Night
All ladies are welcome! Come for a relaxed evening to connect with other women to play games, eat snacks, make new friends, and just do life together. Let's be honest, we need to feel seen, heard, and have the support of other women around us. So, wear your comfy clothes, let down your hair, and let's have some fun! Bring a snack to share. Childcare is available on request.
Church Picnic
Join us Sunday, July 28th at 3:00pm at Marine Park for our church picnic! There will be food, games, baptisms, and fellowship. We will be grilling burgers and hotdogs. Please bring a drink and side dish or dessert to share!
We will be doing baptisms at the picnic this year since the park is along the river. If you want to get baptized, please bring appropriate clothing and a towel.
If you would like to help volunteer in setting up and serving at the picnic, please touch base with Kyle Kienitz.
Seasoned Saints
Seasoned Saints meet on the LAST Sunday of every month after Sunday service in the youth hall. They enjoy a Potluck-style lunch together, so bring a dish to share!
Led by Mike & Martie Straup. For ages 50+
Kainos Creatives Book Writing Group
Join us for our book writing group specifically focused on book writing with trainings tailored to people working on a manuscript. This group is open to all ages and skill levels. We will tackle common hurdles when it comes to finishing a manuscript for publishing, including how to make an outline, how to create and develop chapters, writing for your audience, how to prepare a manuscript for publishing, and much more! This group will meet every fourth Saturday of the month at 9am in the Youth Hall.