“but among you it will be different.” —Matthew 20:26 (NLT)

Start 2026 with Spiritual Emphasis Week!

Jesus desires for us to be fully alive, which is why He has sent the Holy Spirit to dwell within us. Let’s cast aside a life of powerlessness and embrace the Power from on High as we step into 2026. We warmly invite you and your family to join many others in exploring the Holy Spirit through this special week!

What to Expect During Spiritual Emphasis Week:

• An uplifting time of worship through singing and praise

• Insightful teachings on the Holy Spirit and spiritual disciplines

• Opportunities to respond together in prayer

• Meaningful fellowship with the Bethel Church family

Please mark your calendars for Spiritual Emphasis Week, which will be led by our Bethel Pastors:

• Dates: January 4 - 7, 2026 (Sunday - Wednesday)

• Time: 7:00 - 8:15 PM

• Location: East Auditorium | Bethel Chehalis Campus

Kids Ministry Availability

For those with kids 12 and under, kids ministry (similar to a Sunday morning structure) will be available each night of Spiritual Emphasis week.

Winter Camp Details:

When: Friday, January 30th - Sunday, February 1st
Where: Black Lake Bible Camp - Olympia, WA
Who: 6th - 12th Graders

Early Registration: $210 by December 21st (11:59pm)

• A $40 deposit is required to secure your spot.

Standard Registration: $225 by January 18th (11:59pm)

• A $40 deposit is required to secure your spot.

Late Registration: $240 by January 23rd (12:00pm)

• Late Registrations must be paid in full.

Fundraisers & Financial Assistance:

Camp fundraising opportunities will be available for Winter Camp as well as financial assistance on a case-by-case basis. Email conner@bethel-church.com for information about these opportunities.

Winter Camp Fundraiser: Krispy Kreme Doughnuts

Students are able to earn money for camp by preselling Krispy Kreme Doughnuts from December 3rd - January 14th. Email conner@bethel-church.com about how you can be involved in this fundraiser.

Luggage Drop off, Camp Check In & Pick Up Details:

Luggage Drop Off Date & Location:
Wednesday, January 28th, 7pm, Bethel Chehalis (East Auditorium)
- We will be pre-packing the luggage and transporting it to camp ahead of the campers' arrival.

Check In:
Friday, January 30th
Check In Time: 3:00PM @ Bethel Chehalis
- Enter through the glass double doors by the Kitchen.

Pick Up:
Sunday, February 1st
Pick Up Time: 12:00pm @ Bethel Chehalis
- Pick Up in the East Auditorium

Cancelations:

• If a student is needing to cancel their registration, please let us know immediately. To honor our budget and camp facility, we have full refunds available through January 18th. After January 18th, a refund of 50% is available for cancelations through January 28th. No refunds will be available after January 28th. In the case of sickness or an emergency, please email courtney@bethel-church.com about a request for a refund.

Hey lovebirds! Grab your partner and join us for “Couples Night Out” on Friday, January 30th at 7pm! Get ready for a vibrant evening at the Bethel Chehalis campus with a paint night activity led by the dynamic duo of Pastors Rebekah and Dan Metteer! Plus, we’ll keep the energy lively by enjoying a chips and salsa bar throughout the night. It's just $10 per couple, but seats and supplies are limited, so snag your spot today!

Details:

Date: Friday, January 30th
Time: 7:00-8:30pm
Location: Bethel Church | Chehalis Campus | East Auditorium
Cost: $10 per couple ($5 per person)

• Cost covers materials for activity, food & refreshments

Activity: Paint Night instructed by Pastors Rebekah and Dan Metteer
Food/Snacks: Chips and Salsa Bar

Event Capacity: 150 people (75 couples)

Hey Friend! Lunch is on US!

The Bethel Pastors are hosting a special lunch for those of you that are just getting to know Bethel, and we'd love to get to know YOU too! Come hang out with us on Sunday, February 1st, at 12:15pm. Please let us know how many hungry bellies to feed, and if you need childcare*, by RSVPing via the button below!

Pastor Kyle and our team are eager to be with you and share the Values and Philosophy that makes Bethel Church a great place to find family!

Deadline to RSVP for lunch is Sunday, January 25th.

*Childcare is available for kids 11 and under.

The Meaning of Baptism

To be baptized is to clothe oneself with Christ (Mark 10:38-39; Luke 12:50). Christian baptism is in a sense a sharing of this death and resurrection and all that brought Christ to those events (Romans 6:1-7; Colossians 2:12). Baptism shows that a person has died to the old way of life and has been raised to a new kind of life – eternal life in Christ (Matthew 28:19-20; Colossians 3:1; 2 Timothy 2:11). The resurrection from the water points to the Christian’s resurrection (Romans 6:1-16).

Signing Up for Water Baptisms

Next Opportunity: Easter Sunday, April 5th

(Sign up by March 29th at 11am to be baptized on Easter Sunday)

Step One: Sign Up for the Next Water Baptism Opportunity

• After watching the Water Baptism Class video (above), sign up to be baptized on our next Water Baptism Sunday by clicking the link below.

Step Two: Preparing for Water Baptism Sunday

• Attend the Follow Up Class on March 29th at 11am (Location: Chehalis Campus) to record your video testimony and do a walk through with Pastor Jeannie so you know what to expect on Water Baptism Sunday.

• Be here for Water Baptism Sunday! Invite your friends and family members to celebrate this declaration of faith with you!

Have questions about Water Baptism?

Email Pastor Jeannie