You're Invited
Thank you for checking us out! These are exciting times to be a follower of Jesus Christ and we believe that the world is as much in need of the message of the Gospel, as it has ever been. People are yearning to experience authentic worship, explore if the Bible has anything helpful and inspiring to say, develop real friendships in healthy community, and find meaning and purpose in their life and work. If you are searching for a place where you can fit in and be accepted for who you are, while at the same time getting a real sense that God loves you and Jesus can save you, then we invite you to come by for a visit. Experience worship with us. Explore our community. Make some friends. Does it sound too good to be true?
In the words of Jesus, "Come and see."
WELCOME
to our new pianist:
Rebecca Koebbe!
Rebecca is a gifted musician with multiple music degrees who works at SIUE. She has three children and lives in Glen Carbon. We are so blessed to have her come onboard as our new worship accompanist!
Weekly Worship Schedule
Sundays, 9 am
Service in the sanctuary.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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SUMMER CONCERT: Sunday, August 16 will also be our concert with Southern Tradition. Enjoy and evening with southern gospel music. Concert begins at 6:00 – 8:00 pm. A free will offering will be taken. It’s always a good time come and join the fun!
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IMMR: Our Intercultural Mutual Ministry Review is a 2 day class being held at New Bethel in the fellowship hall. The dates are Saturday, August 8 from 9:00 -noon and August 9 from 10:30-12:30, with lunch to follow. It is recommended by the SPRC that all members attend. We will have sign-up sheets in the lobby. We are asking people to bring a dessert to go with our lunch on Sunday afternoon. We will have childcare provided both days.
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CHURCH PICNIC: The annual church picnic will be held on Saturday, September 19 at Miner Park at Pavilion #2. We will start with a 10-12 mile bike ride starting around 9:00am with Lunch to follow around 11:30. The United Methodist Men will provide the hamburgers and hotdogs and the paper products. Everyone is ask to bring a dish to share.
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MISSION TEAM: Our new mission team will be meeting at church on August 10. They will be meeting upstairs in room 203 at 6:30pm. If you are interested in getting involved with the missions of the church come and get involved.
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CHOIR: The vocal choir is getting ready to start up for the next years season. Think you might be interested. Rebecca and the choir members would love to have you join us. The more the merrier. We will be having a time of fellowship on Wednesday August 19 with rehearsals beginning on Wednesday August 26. The goal is to be ready to sing the second Sunday in September.
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RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE: Our next blood drive will be in the fellowship hall on August 12 from 12:30-4:30 pm. We still need a couple of people to help with the snack tables. There are two shifts one from 12:30-2:30 and another from 2:30 – 4:30. Call Kathy in the church office if you can help . If you are able to donate blood, please call 1-800-733-2767 or register on line at redcrossblood.org.
FOCUS OF THE MONTH
Why is God Silent While Evil Rages?
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Click HERE to read to the article.
From Ministry Matters
ministrymatters.com
Written by Jim Harnish
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​Published 4/21/2026
WEEKLY EVENTS
CHILDREN'S CLASSES
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Nursery Care with Samantha, Sundays, 8:45-10:15, Room 201, for kids birth - Kindergarten.
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​Sunday Kids' Club, 1st-6th grades * Specific Sundays 10:15 - 11:30 am, Room 102​​​
YOUTH CLASSES
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Youth Sunday School - Sunday, 10:15 am - 11:15 am - Room 104
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Youth Group - Sundays
ADULT CLASSES
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The Seekers Adult Study Class - Sundays, 10:15 - 11:30 am - Room 101 - Classes resume Sept. 7, 2025
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Weekly Yoga - Last class is Tuesday, May 5 at 10am. Then we will be taking a break for the summer. Classes to resume in the fall.
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Spanish/English Bible Study, Wednesdays, 5 pm, new students welcome
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CHOIR PRACTICES
Bell Choir - On Wednesdays, 6 pm
Vocal Choir - On Wednesdays, 7 pm
