Sunday Church School

Preschool up to age 5
Primary ages 6 to 8
Juniors ages 9 to 11
Teens ages 12 to 17
Young Adults ages 18 to 25
Adults ages 25 and above

The Young People's Department

Young People's Department (YPD) meets the first Saturday of each month for all young people up to age 30 are welcome to participate.

The Junior User Board

The Junior Usher Board meets the first Saturday of each month for children in grades 1-12

Organizations and Auxiliaries

The Christian Education Department
Fannie Ellison Missionary Society
Lay Organization
Men's Club
Men's Fellowship
Senior Usher Board
Visitation and Concern Ministries
The Class Leaders
Young Adults with Christian Experience (YACE)

Ministry of Music

The Janie Wideman Lambs

The Janie Wideman Lambs is for children up to age 11. Rehearsals are each Friday at 6:00 p.m.

The Youth Gospel Choir

The Youth Gospel Choir is for youth from grades 5th to 12th. Rehearsals are each Thursday at 6:30 p.m.

The Adult Ensemble Choir boasts an excellent variety of sacred music and wonderful harmony. The choir rehearses each Thursday at 6:00 p.m.

The Senior Choir is second to none and relates the beautiful Spirit of every worship service. The Choir performs a wonderful mixture of hymns, spirituals and anthems. The Choir rehearsals are each Tuesday at 7:00 p.m

LAY ORGANIZATION

This organization’s purpose is to instill in its membership a love and appreciation for the history, tradition and principles of African Methodism; advocate respect and loyalty to constituted authority, encourage the support of the total program of the local church; foster systematic and regular study which will provide greater knowledge and participation in the church; organize and train lay members concerning the goals and objectives of the Connectional Lay Organization. (The Doctrine and Discipline of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, 1996) Activities of the Big Bethel Lay Organization include a Lay Appreciation Banquet and a Youth Explosion.

LIBRARY & TECHONOLGY MINISTRY

This ministry is responsible for the audio and video recording of all services and church-sponsored events. Audio recordings are provided upon request and payment of $5 per tape in the Old Finance Room immediately following the morning services. Volunteers are needed to staff the soundboard and assist with the distribution of tapes, especially to persons in hospitals, prisons, and nursing homes. Tapes of earlier services (up to one year) may also be ordered from the Tape Ministry Catalog following any Sunday Worship Service. Persons interested in participating in this ministry should contact the church office.

NET CASTERS
The NETCASTERS is the umbrella organization of the men’s ministries at Bethel. The NETCASTERS Council consists of presidents and representatives from each of the men’s ministries.

The council is responsible for coordinating the activities of the men’s ministries and overseeing efforts that are cooperative of all the men’s ministries, such as Men’s Emphasis Month.

WOMEN’S MINISTRY COUNCIL

The mission of this ministry is to assist in the spiritual growth and development of all women. This ministry seeks to minister to the whole woman and her unique spiritual, emotional, physical, fiscal, social, and psychological realities as a Black woman in America. Activities include: Bible study, prayer teams, seasonal retreats, conferences, seminars, fellowships, a book club, sisterhood-building outreach projects, health and fitness classes and workshops, an investment club, financial management classes and workshops, and a mentoring program linking younger and older sisters in fellowship and support.

WOMEN’S MISSIONARY SOCIETY

The Women’s Missionary Society shall support and participate in mission outreach programs and activities as designated by the local church. As an advocate, the society shall urge change in systems and structures which exclude and alienate, and work for peace and justice in the community. Provide opportunities for worship, study, and support financially the total program of the WMS at the conference, district and connectional level.

YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY

This ministry is devoted to young adults (men and women) between the ages of 20-32 who are interested in Christian fellowship and community service. Activities of this ministry include Bible study, a book club, social outings, sporting events, business networking and service projects.

For contact information on each ministry, please call the church office at (847) 864-4264.