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Parish Nurse
Ministry
This ministry seeks to meet needs of folks both in the church and in the
community. We seek to meet those needs in four basic areas. A major
emphasis includes meeting basic health and first aid needs--blood pressure
checks, helping schedule doctor appointments, assisting in remembering when to
take medications etc. Also included in this emphasis is assistance with
Medicare and Medicaid. This ministry also seeks to provide visitation, pastoral
counseling, and transportation for certain needs. For information, contact
the church office.
Presbyterian Women
Bethesda's PW support many local and
worldwide ministries, including the Heifer International Project. They
include personal contact with the sick and shut-ins.
Presbyterian
Women-Made up of Bethesda women of all ages, the PW meet as a morning circle the
1st Wed. of the month at 10am, and as an evening circle the 1st Mon. of the
month at 7pm for Bible study and a business meeting, plus periodic social
gatherings. All are welcome to join!
Men of the Church
Men of the Church-All Bethesda men are welcome to the MOC meetings on the 3rd
Thursday of each month for dinner, fellowship and programs of interest. If you
have any questions, please contact Don Faris, President of the Men of the
Church.
Prison Ministry
Bethesda sends a dedicated team to the Moss Justice
Center in York on a weekly basis. That team provides a Bible study/worship
time for inmates for approximately two hours a week on Monday mornings.
Others distribute reading material and catalogue materials.
Van Ministry
The Van Ministry provides transportation to worship services and church
events for those with transportation needs. For more information or to
arrange transportation contact the Church office - 328-1360
Youth
Ministries
In hopes of proclaiming the name of Jesus throughout this community and
ministering to the lives of the youth, Bethesda offers many programs that
provide opportunities for younger people to meet and build friendships,
celebrate God's awesome power in their lives as they learn to recognize that
power, and discuss faith issues and questions they have in their lives-and
let's not forget-have fun while they are doing it!! We offer not only Sunday
school, Bible studies, children's church, Ready to Worship classes, Bethesda
buddy programs, and several outings for all age groups each month.
Bethesda's ministries also include scouting programs for boys and girls and
sports opportunities. Please don't forget to check out our youth ministries
page!
Central American
Missions
Bethesda members regularly respond to God's call to minister to the world by
participating in mission trips to Honduras and Guatemala, organized by
Providence Presbytery. In the summer of 2002, four Bethesda members
are working hard for God and for our Central American brothers and sisters on
these two-week trips. Bethesda also participates in the annual Dimes for
Hunger project every fall.
Elder Care Support Group
This support group wrestles with issues of "the sandwich generation" with aging
parents. It meets the second Monday once every quarter for fun & fellowship, or
with guest speakers on topics of interest to the group.
In Betweeners
Not too Old.... We think we're still young.....definitely
"Boomers". This group of meets monthly for Christian fellowship, community
service and of course routine trips to area restaurants for fun and food.
Sports Ministries
It will be the Mission of the Bethesda Sports Ministry to provide a
Christian outreach to the church and community that will encourage
fellowship through a variety of competitive sports programs including:
basketball, softball, and volleyball.
The goals of the Bethesda Sports Ministry programs shall be to:
*Witness the love of Jesus Christ through our personal interactions and
relationships with one another
*Provide a variety of sports program opportunities that will encourage
personal development within a safe emotional and physical environment
*Provide opportunities for Christian fellowship for those outside and within
the church
Scouting
Ministries
Boy Scout / Cub Scouting
The Boy Scouts of America believes that no young man can develop
into a responsible young man without a
strong relationship with God.
We at
Bethesda Presbyterian Church share this belief and reinforce
what a child may learn with his family in his own church by
integrating Christian values with the programs offered by the
Boy Scouts of America.
The Scouting program at Bethesda Presbyterian Church serves all
young men ages six or 1st grade through eighteen years of age.
We start with the first grade student in our Tiger Cub program
which is a parent and son program that introduces the child to
the fun and adventures of Scouting. Second and third graders
participate in the regular Cub Scout program while earning the
ranks of Wolf and Bear. Fourth and fifth graders enter the
Webelos program and begin learning the skills that will prepare
them for Boy Scouting.
When a boy reaches eleven years of age, enters the sixth
grade he is eligible to move up to the Boy Scout program.
It is in Boy Scouting that we seek to provide an environment
where young boys can develop into responsible young men by
combining a Christian values and the principles found in the
Boy Scout Oath/Promise, Boy Scout Law, Boy Scout Motto and
Slogan
Girl Scouting
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