Upcoming events.
Good Friday Service
Join us for Good Friday Service
MEDITATING ON HOLY WEEK
April 18th at 12 noon.
Resurrection Sunday
Resurrection Sunday April 20th
Sunday School at 9:30am
Morning Service at 11am.
Women's Weekend
Save the date!!!!!!
Girls, Glam & God May 23.
Women’s Weekend May 24
Women’s Day May 25
BT Youth Detroit Trip
Locations - Charles Wright Museum of African American History, Motown Museum & Riverwalk
Date - June 28th
Time- depart 5pm - Return 8pm
Ages-7 - 25 years old (children aged 7 to 9 must be accompanied by a parent or a legal adult)
Cost is $45
Registration is open today thru May 4. Register on the BT website
Chaperone needed. Contact the church office if interested.
Important dates
Registration opens 3/2
Interested information meeting 4/6
Registration close 5/4
Parent Meeting 6/1
Register Here
https://www.bethlehemtemplembchurch.org/store/p/detroit-youth-trip
Gospel Run
Click the link below
2025 — Chicago Gospel Run 2025 — Race Roster — Registration, Marketing, Fundraising
Early Registration period, March 1-April 1, $25.00.
Contact the Church office with any questions or concerns.
BT Discipleship Academy MEN EDITION
Join us for Discipleship Class - Men ONLY Edition-Every Mondays Starting March 17th @ 7pm. The theme is “What a Man Wants, What a Man Needs".
Sign up TODAY!!!
Kingdom Culture
KINGDOM CULTURE
Ages 13-18
2ND SUNDAYS STARTING MARCH 9TH
Teens!! Sign up TODAY!!!
Church Anniversary
Please Join us as we prepare to celebrate our Church Anniversary reflecting on 56 years in the ministry. Our theme this year is “For Your Glory” with Scripture from Ephesians 3:21.
We will have Father and Son Speakers this year.
On Sunday, March 9th we will have Rev. Dr. Steven D. Lewis Sr. and an Ice Cream Social Event following morning service
On Sunday March 16th we will have Rev. Steven D. Lewis, Jr. and Refreshments, Fun, Games and Prizes following morning service
Please plan to come out and support all of the church anniversary events this year.
Marriage Ministry - Post Valentine’s Day Lunch
Marriage Ministry - Married Couples, we will a post Valentine’s Day lunch on Saturday March 1 at 3pm. The location is The Stoney Point Grill 2031 Ridge Road, Homewood IL . The amount is $75.00 per couple is required to confirm and secure the reservation. All deposits are due no later than. February 23rd
Black Business Weekend
Black Business Weekend (Forum & Expo) Saturday February 22 and Sunday February 23. VENDORS can now register for Saturday the 22 ONLY on the BT Website. Come out and support these vendors.
Sunbeam Choir Annual Day
Please join the Sunbeam Choir as they celebrate their anniversary on NEXT Sunday February 9th. Their Theme this year is: Super-Beam Sunday "We're On The Winning Team" (1Corinthians 15:57) They will Celebrate being on the winning Team! They are inviting EVERYONE to wear their favorite football jerseys as they worship THE G.O.A.T. "JESUS" through song! There will be lots of Super-Beam Surprises YOU WILL NOT WANT TO MISS this!!! Please plan to come count and support the sunbeam on their annual day.
Memory Book Signing Reception
BT Family, join us on Sunday,
December 29th immediately following morning worship service for our Legacy Memory Book Release and Signing Reception! We will conclude our year long 55th Anniversary Celebration with fellowship, food and fun! If you pre-ordered a memory book, you will be able to pick it up at the reception and get it autographed by Pastor Jeff, Lady Heather and your BT Family. And don’t forget to bring your gold keepsake key that was passed out at the first WOW event for a chance of getting a special surprise!!
ALSO December 29th is Spirit-Wear Sunday!! Please wear any BT Spirit-Wear or paraphernalia you have on the 29th!!
Brotherhood Breakfast
Join us for a morning of great food, laughter, and fellowship! As we reflect on meaningful moments from this past year and look forward to the year ahead.
Click Here to Register
Marriage Ministry
Plan for an off sight Holiday Dinner and a Movie in the South Suburban Area on Friday December 6th at 6:30pm. We will have a Movie, Food, & Fun! Register by November 24th so we can get an accurate count. After signing up please contact the church office for the address to the venue.
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Youth Trip!!!
We will be joining Pastor Steven Lewis Jr and The Jericho City Movement at their skating outing “Rep Your Church” Skate Jam on Sunday November 24 at 6pm. Youth ages 12 and up can join us. The price is $12, register on the BT Website. Deadline to sign up is Sunday November 10th.
Also, the Youth Sunday School department will be going to Hip Hop Nutcracker on Saturday December 14th - All Ages (Ages 7 and under MUST ACCOMPANY WITH ADULT 21 AND UP). The price is $35. register on the BT Website. Deadline to sign up is Sunday November 17th.
Skating Outing
https://www.bethlehemtemplembchurch.org/store/p/youth-trip
Hip Hop Nutcracker
https://www.bethlehemtemplembchurch.org/store/p/hip-hop-nutcracker
Sunbeam Choir Paint & Pizza Party
We invite all children ages 3 to 13 to become a part of The BT Sunbeam Choir. The Sunbeam Choir will host a Pre-Anniversary Paint & Pizza Party to formally welcome The New Sunbeam Choir Members On Thursday November 14, 2024 @6pm Sharp! PLEASE JOIN US
Pastoral Anniversary Month
BT Join is as we celebrate our Pastor and Lady Heather’s 8th anniversary!!
11/3 - Meet & Greet Reception (after morning service) New members come meet Pastor Jeff and Lady Heather. Old members come say Hi! (Registration on the website)
11/9 - Brunch & Bingo 12pm-3pm. Seniors 70 years young….come and beat Pastor Jeff in bingo (Registration on the website)
11/10 Guest Speaker - Pastor Claude Ambrose from The Word Worship Center.
11/17 Guest Speaker - Pastor E.R. Williams III from Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church
Men’s Weekend - The Art Encounter
October 12, 2024
Bus leave BT at 5:00am
Arrive at The Art Encounter at 10:00am
Price:
o $150 Ages 18 & Up
o $50 Ages 13 to 17
o Free for Ages 5 to 12 (MUST ACCOMPANY WITH ADULT 21 AND UP)
TICKET INCLUDES
o General Admission
o All You Can Eat Buffet
o Transportation
Bus leave The Art at 5:00pm
Arriving at BT 8:00pm
Registration Start TODAY
Deadline September 29, 2024
Marriage Ministry
Join us on Friday September 13th at 6:30pm for "Financial Intimacy": Money Matters, Money Moves - Come and learn how to grow closer to your spouse with regards to your finances. Couples will learn best practices for budgeting and financial planning
Register Now
Celebration Revival
SAVE THE DATE
Celebration Revival - Join us for a great celebration- Sept 11th - Pastor Jasper Taylor from Broadview Baptist Church of Broadview IL, Sept 18th - Pastor C. Ramónt Morris from Bethel Baptist Church of Brooklyn, NY, Sept 25th - Pastor Phillip Pointer from Saint Mark Baptist Church of Little Rock, AR ALL STARTING AT 7:00PM.
Discipleship Academy
LADIES JOIN US!!!!!
“A Kept Woman; Sacred & Secular” A five week course
With Elder Dianne Blocker
Key Teachers: Kim English, Tammi Biden, and Collette Sims
Click to Register……
Christ, Cars, & Que “Car Show”
The Brotherhood Presents
The 1st Christ, Cars, & Que “Car Show” August 24th at 3pm. Come out for a great fun & fellowship event.
Click to Register your car and/or motorcycle……
Left After Death
A open forum discussing: The Importance of having Life Insurance, The Importance of Having A Will, The Cost of Funerals, The need for Organ Donors, Grief Counseling, Family Counseling/Therapy
Register Here
Basketball Tournament
We invite the energetic high schoolers and the College young men to showcase their basketball skills on the court Saturday July 27th at 3:00 pm
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Rev Dr J.C. Smith Scholarship / Leadership Legacy Award Applications
The Rev. Dr. J. C. Smith Scholarship awards scholarships on the basis of a comprehensive process. Areas that are reviewed by the committee include, but not limited to the following: Academic Performance and Accomplishments, Community Service, References, Leadership Potential, Personal Essay and Financial Need. 2024 High School Graduate click below.
Rev. Dr J.C. Leadership Legacy Award will be given to an individual whose service has demonstrated the values and attributes of the late Rev. Dr. J. C. Smith. The recipient or the recipient’s work should be visibly connected to the community of faith as practiced by Christians. Nominate an individual below
Male Mentoring
Bring your young men out as we provide guidance and encouragement for living the single life that is aligned with Christian values offering a framework engaging in God-centered relationships.
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Girls, Glam & God - Woman Empowerment
Calling all young ladies!!!!! We will have Girls, Glam & GOD! (Woman Empowerment) for ages 10-18 on Friday May 24th from 5:00pm - 8:00pm as part of Women’s Weekend. JOIN US…. Contact the church office if you are interested.
REGISTER NOW!
Sunday School Celebration
Join us on Sunday April 28th at 9am
Theme
“55 Speed Limit, It’s Time to Pick Up Speed”.
Breakfast will be provided.
Marriage Ministry
Couples, let’s come together for food, fellowship, and fun on Friday April 19th at 6:30pm.
Register Here
SPIRIT DAY
BT LET’S WEAR OUR SPIRIT WEAR. If you would like to order more spirit wear the merch store will open up on Sunday April 14 and close on Sunday April 28. Make sure you place your order on the BT website.
Rev. Dr. J.C. Smith Community Garden
Do you enjoy fresh air, do you enjoy fresh vegetables then join the Rev. Dr. J.C. Smith Community Garden. We are preparing for this year’s gardening season, and we need you. SIGN UP TODAY!!! Let’s have a great harvest this year.
JOIN TODAY