Our Ministries
Methodist Men
This group of men meet on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Their focus is service and fellowship. They plan yearly retreats and fundraisers for church projects. Contact: Ed King at 724-339-3938.
Sonshine Singers
Children from preschoolers through sixth grade share their voices and enthusiam by singing during our services the 5th Sunday in a month. They are lead by music educator Erin Moran Pattison with help from a supportive group of parents.
Ruth Circle
This multi-generational group of women is involved in missions, member care, and fund-raising for church projects. Their spring and fall rummage sales are as much of a community service as a fundraiser! Their soup sales are very popular!
They meet the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Contact Trish Grubb.
Bethel Book Club
A group of women who meet on the 4th Monday of each month during the school year (excluding December.) They gather at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the current book over dessert. This group is open to women of all ages. Contact: Paula McManus.
The Chancel Choir
Volunteers from 7th grade and up, blend their voices for Sunday morning services. Practice is Tuesday at 7pm. A love of making a joyful noise in praise of the Living God is the only requirement for participation. Music director Karen King at 724-339-3938 is the contact for this activity.
Loaves & Fishes
Jesus cared for the body as well as the spirit when he fed the 5000. Bethel provides membership care through home-cooked meals, transportation to appoinments, phone calls just to check in, light handy-person activities, etc. Diane Moran coordinates this ministry.
Needles of Love
Prayer quilts and blankets are the speciality of this group. They sew or craft throws to warm the legs - and the spirits - of members and friends who are going through cancer-treatments, grieving the loss of a family members, or other traumatic event. Kathy Schall is the contact for this program.
Youth Fellowship
Teens grades 8 through 12 meet weekly for fun, fellowship, service, and faith development. They participate in work mission trips and spiritual retreats. This group is lead by Pastor Rex with assistance from Carol Crowe Hines.
A group of "tweeners", 4th through 7th grades, meet under the supervision of Kimberly Moran Vivirito.
Cans for Camperships/Erin's Camperships
Our Cans for Camperships became Erin’s camperships in memory of Erin Jedlowski, one of our own who died while supervising a mission trip for the Waynesburg UMC. Children and Youth attend camp every summer with stipends from the fund.
Bible Study
Pastor Rex, Pastor Lynette, and others lead periodic Bible Studies. Some studies focus on Books of the Bible while others are topical.
Prayer Chain and Ministry
Share your concern by calling or emailing the office, and Bethel's prayer warriors will pray without ceasing. Karen Hill heads this ministry. Prayer meetings are held weekly when we are not in quarantine.
Vacation Bible School
Each summer, Bethel invites children from the church and the surrounding community to a week-long program of Bible study, crafts, recreation, music, snacks, and fellowship. Diane Moran coordinates this activity with the help of many others.
