Welcome to Bethel Lutheran Church, in the heart of White Rock, South Carolina, on Highway 76. Worshiping with and serving the people & families of the Dutch Fork for over 260 years.

SUNDAY WORSHIP SCHEDULE

8:15 a.m. Zoom Worship Service: If you are interested in our Zoom Worship Service, please contact the church office at bethelwhiterock@bellsouth.net or call us at 803-781-2134.

9:00 a.m. Sunday School: We have Sunday school for kids and adults!

10:00 a.m. Worship Service: Traditional Lutheran worship with Holy Communion.

Bethel Lutheran Church is located in the heart of White Rock, South Carolina, on Highway 76.
2081 Dutch Fork Road

Pastor's Message

Pastor Megan Lineberger

Bethel Lutheran Church - White Rock, SC

Stay tuned for more info! The Lutheran Men will be hosting a BBQ in September! More info coming soon.

Vacation Bible School is coming to Bethel Lutheran Church on July 19-23 from 5:45 until 8:00 PM. A meal will be shared at 5:45 before the opening ceremony. Based on the Winter Olympics, Snowball Mountain Challenge centers around Philippians 4:13: I can do all things through Him who strengthens me. There will be classes for all ages: preschool through adult.

Outdoor Fellowship

Join us for an outdoor fellowship to celebrate our young people and the end of another school year! When: May 7 starting at 5PM. Who: For all children, youth, families, friends, and interested church members. What: Food, basketball, volleyball, playground activities, arts & crafts, hula hoop games, corn hole, and so much more!

Please RSVP by calling the church office at 803-781-2134 or complete a reservation form (from the pew rack) and place it in the offering plate.

Summer Story Time

Bethel’s Outreach Team is organizing a very special project - Pomaria’s Summer Story Time for children under five-years-old. Gently used and/or new books appropriate for the age level are needed for this program. Collection boxes will be placed outside the office and in the back of the pulpit side of the nave.

Please share any children’s books you would like to contribute by May 15. All donations are appreciated!

Bethel is Hiring!

Bethel is hiring a Part-Time Administrative Assistant. Details include 15–20 hours per week, works closely with pastor, staff, and committees. Computer skills and people skills are essential. If interested, please email bethelwhiterock@gmail.com for the full job description.

Bethel’s Tutoring Hub

Bethel Lutheran Church has a free tutoring program for all ages on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00 PM to 5:45 PM. Free and Open to all!

Location - 2081 Dutch Fork Road, Chapin

Call 803-781-2134 for more information.

The JOY Team

Bethel has a new “Older Adult Ministry” called the Joy Team. It is aimed at fellowship, friendship, and good old-fashioned fun. If you’re near or beyond 55, come on!

The next event will be June 22nd at 12:00 noon when we’ll have a light lunch followed by an entertaining program on “Girls Singing Groups: When Music Was Real Music.” We’ll hear great music from the 40’s to the 70’s and vocal groups from the Andrews & McGuire Sisters to the Super Supremes and everything in-between. Please RSVP to the church office by June 19. No special diets will be provided.

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Monthly Calendar & Newsletter

Simply Blessed is our biweekly newsletter with the latest information about life at Bethel.

To read our monthly Simply Blessed Newsletter, please click here - May Simply Blessed.

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Congregation Ministries

Small Group Ministries

Crafty Group

The Craft Group meets once a month. Anyone and everyone are welcome to bring your projects. We have some who are interested in learning to sew. If you are interested let Pastor Megan know and bring your machine. We have a few willing teachers who can get you started. If you have other skills and gifts for crafting, join us and share your talents! We look forward to this time together in fellowship and crafting. Anyone is welcome to bring your projects for this time together to craft and fellowship. We have sewists, quilters, crocheters, and more. There is no limit to your creativity. Join us!

Music & Worship

Music is an important part of worship at Bethel Lutheran Church. If God has given you a musical gift, we have a place for you to use it! We welcome participants of every age in our programs and are excited about developing new opportunities for anyone and everyone to participate in our music ministry. Our organist, Julia Parker, is eager to work with individuals and groups to bring new life into Bethel’s music ministry.

Bethel Book Group

Bethel Book Group meets every other month to discuss the current chosen book.

Order a copy of the selected book and join us for our discussion!

Pub Theology

Pub Theology brings people from different ages (spanning 50 years) and backgrounds together to discuss faith and life in a fun and safe environment. Questions might be lighthearted or deeply theological. It just depends on the night and which question is drawn!

Lutheran Men in Mission

Bethel’s Lutheran Men in Mission is open to men of all ages who want to strengthen their relationship with Jesus Christ. Our mission is to strengthen the spiritual development and witness of men and to provide support to mission congregations throughout the South Carolina Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

Bible Study

Pastor Megan leads a Bible study focusing on the scriptures for the following Sunday. We gather in the conference room on Wednesdays at 10:00 AM. The Spirit is always at work and our discussions lead us in fascinating directions each time we meet. No previous Bible knowledge is needed. Come with an open heart and mind, ready to learn.

Evangelism

The Goal of the Evangelism Committee is to

welcome visitors into the full fellowship of the

Congregation. If you have any questions about

Bethel, please reach out to any of the members.

The JOY Team

Bethel has a new “Older Adult Ministry” called the Joy Team. It is aimed at fellowship, friendship, and good old-fashioned fun.

If you’re near or beyond 55, come on!

Stay tuned for more events - riveting speakers, tapping your toes to good music, putting your talents to work in the community, or day trips to interesting places.

Featured

Summer Story Time

Bethel’s Outreach Team is organizing a very special project. A group of folks in the town of Pomaria, right up the road from us, is planning to start a Summer Story Time for children under five-years-old. Many of the children in the Pomaria area are behind in basic skills, and reading books regularly is one way to help them catch up.

The plan is for each participating child to take a book home to keep each week. Gently used and/or new books appropriate for the age level are needed for this program. The Outreach Team feels it is a project that would allow us to help make a positive impact in our community. Collection boxes will be placed outside the office and in the back of the pulpit side of the nave.

Please share any children’s books you would like to contribute by May 15. All donations are appreciated!

Project Linus

The mission of the Linus Project is to provide a “security blanket” (like Linus’ of Peanuts fame), for warmth, love, and comfort to children who are seriously ill; or are suffering from abuse, homelessness, or displacement; or have been traumatized in some way and are in need.

You can help! If you knit, crochet, or quilt you can use your talent to make blankets or quilts as you have time, or those who prefer are encouraged to help by donating washable, acrylic yarn in bright, child friendly colors. Monetary contributions to help purchase supplies for volunteers who make the blankets and quilts are also welcomed.

Noisy Offering

Noisy Offering Sunday is every fifth Sunday during the year. This is an opportunity for Bethel to donate to charities. For every visitor who attends Bethel, we will add a $5 donation to the next Noisy Offering. Save your change (and bills) and bring them to church and drop them in the buckets to help us 'Make a Joyful Noise' to help support charities.

May 31 is the next Noisy Offering.

We Care of Chapin

As Jesus Christ has blessed our lives in countless ways, we seek to be a blessing to others, in turn. As a church, we are outward-focused in many ways. We believe that Christ's word and love has made a profound impact on our lives, and we are excited to be the hands and feet of Jesus in our community.

Outreach efforts include service and relationships with many organizations, one being We Care of Chapin.

The mission of our congregation is doing God's will so everyone will feel, experience, and know God’s love.

Welcome to Bethel Lutheran Church, in the heart of White Rock, South Carolina, on Highway 76. Worshiping with and serving the people & families of the Dutch Fork for over 260 years.

SUNDAY WORSHIP SCHEDULE

Bethel Lutheran Church is located in the heart of White Rock, South Carolina, on Highway 76.
2081 Dutch Fork Road

Pastor's Message

Latest News

**Bethel’s Simply Blessed Newsletter**

Congregation Ministries

Fellowship & Charities

The mission of our congregation is doing God's will so everyone will feel, experience, and know God’s love.

BECOME A MEMBER

Welcome to Bethel Lutheran Church, in the heart of White Rock, South Carolina, on Highway 76. Worshiping with and serving the people & families of the Dutch Fork for over 260 years.

SUNDAY WORSHIP SCHEDULE

Bethel Lutheran Church is located in the heart of White Rock, South Carolina, on Highway 76. 2081 Dutch Fork Road

Pastor's Message

Latest News

Bethel’s Simply Blessed Newsletter

Congregation Ministries

Fellowship & Charities

The mission of our congregation is doing God's will so everyone will feel, experience, and know God’s love.

BECOME A MEMBER

Bethel Lutheran Church is located in the heart of White Rock, South Carolina, on Highway 76.
2081 Dutch Fork Road

**Bethel’s Simply Blessed Newsletter**