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ANNOUNCEMENTS

This year communities around our country are dealing with job loss, higher cost of living and just struggling to make ends meat. This is our opportunity to show God's love by making sure everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving. So we are asking for donations to fill Thanksgiving meal baskets. We will be accepting donations Sundays starting November 8 through 22.

If you are in need of a meal basket or know of a family that needs one, please reach out to Jacques McCord at [email protected] or the church office.

Needs List:
Canned Ham
Boxes of Stuffing Mix
Instant Potatoes
Box Macaroni & Cheese
Canned Yams
Brown Sugar
Bags of Marshmallows
Canned Green Beans
Cream of Mushroom Soup
French Fried Onions
Corn
Cranberry Sauce
Gravy (jar or packets)
Cornbread Mix
Dessert Mix (Pumpkin Pie Mix, Brownie Mix, Cake Mix, etc.)
Jello Mix
We are also accepting frozen turkeys

The Sunday morning Men’s Bible Study group is just starting a new series focusing on building community.  Please join us as you are able at 8:30 on Sunday mornings in the multi purpose room.

We Want YOU to Help Us Celebrate Bethany’s 40th Anniversary!

As part of our 40th anniversary celebration, we’re creating a special video featuring the voices and stories of our church family—and we’d love to include as many people as possible, adults, teens, and kids alike!
 
If you’d like to participate, we invite you to record a short video (15–30 seconds). Don’t want to make a video? You may respond in writing! The deadline for your submission is November 12th.

Here are a few questions and sentence starters to help you get started:

  • What has Bethany meant to you? What do you hope for Bethany’s future?
  • Where do you see God’s love at work in or through our church family?
  • When have you recently been reminded of God’s love for you?
  • How is God using you right now?

Looking for a kid-friendly prompt? These are great for adults, too!

  • I feel God smiling when…
  • I know God is with me when…

There’s no need to have the perfect words—just share from the heart!

We hope to include as many voices as possible, though we may not be able to use every submission. Videos and texts may also be edited as needed. Thank you for helping us celebrate 40 years of God’s faithfulness at Bethany. We can’t wait to hear your stories and celebrate together!

The deadline for your submission is November 12th

Ready to participate?

Upload Your Video Compose Written Response

This December, Bethany Community Church celebrates 40 years of God’s love and faithfulness! 
Help us celebrate by joining us: 
Saturday, December 12, 2026, 7- 11 p.m. 
For a Celebration Banquet at 
Ten Oaks Ballroom – 5000 Signal Bell Lane, Clarksville, MD 21029 
 
$25 for ages 14 and up 
Children 13 and under are free 

Then join us: 
Sunday, December 13, 2026, 10 am 
For a special 40th Anniversary worship service at 
Bethany Community Church 
 
Financial support is available if cost is a concern.  
You may contribute above and beyond to help offset expenses and ensure everyone can participate. 

Any questions? Please email [email protected]
Registration closes on Sunday, November 22.

Register Here

Join us at The Connect on November 22 | 11:45 AM–1:00 PM

New to Bethany or ready to take the next step? The Connect is a chance to learn about Bethany, our mission and beliefs, and ways to get involved and grow.

Whether you’re exploring membership or simply want to learn more, you’ll have a chance to ask questions and discover your place in our church family.

Registration is required. Register by November 15.
Interpreting services are available upon request.

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Hello Bethany Family, 
 
We pray that you are all well this evening. As you know, there is a weather advisory for our area until 10am in effect regarding the incoming snow, potential slippery roads as a result of the weather conditions, and low temperatures. Our understanding is that the snow will conclude by 7am, however, due to the short amount of time that will be available to assess and make a judgement call in the morning that would keep team members, volunteers, and members of the congregation out of harm’s way, after the discussion with the Elders we have decided not to have service in the morning. This decision did not come lightly, but out of an abundance of caution and care for our members, some of whom arrive at the church very early to support service. We believe that this is the best course of action due to the circumstances and the short window to decide and inform everyone. We pray that each of you is warm and safe, and hope that even as we thank God for 39 years as a church from our homes that you will take time for family devotion together.
 
While we didn’t plan for our anniversary to come this way, we remain grateful for God’s keeping hand on Bethany Community Church for all of these years. We hope to see you all in person next week!
 
God bless,  
 
Pastor Nate