Pastor Dave writes:
"I am thrilled to share this update on our Make Room commitment goal! Remember how we as a church had traveled 97% ("yards") with three "yards" left to the end zone? Watch this video to see where we're at today! Let's continue to MAKE ROOM in our hearts and in our lives in order to make a difference in the lives of others! Let's GO!"

Missionary Nathanael shares a quick update (March 2021) on the construction of classrooms for the Bagirmi school (Gethsemane de Meube) and some training that the school teachers will receive on how to effectively integrate the Gospel into their daily teaching.

Bethel Church voted in June 2020 to move the current sanctuary renovation to top priority in order to prepare for fall worship gatherings during the pandemic. Renovation was completed in September 2020.

Pastor Kevin and Kate Haus announce an incredible opportunity for the Make Room vision for Bethel Battle Lake! A donor developer has offered to build a facility, leasing the building to Bethel with the option to purchase in the future. Please pray and dream with Bethel Church!

A CONGREGATIONAL BUSINESS MEETING took place August 30 in Battle Lake. We're pleased to announce that the congregation approved the signing of a "build to suit" lease agreement for a ministry facility for Bethel Battle Lake!

The closing on this land to the north of Bethel Fergus Falls (currently a soccer field) took place Wednesday morning, June 24, at 10:00 AM. This land will be used for more parking in the future, as part of our Make Room Initiative.

Video: During the outdoor worship (Thurs, June 25), while Pastor Dave prayed for the service, he also prayed over the newly acquired land that we were sitting on.

Bethel Fergus Falls has continued to experience growth, resulting in a crowded parking lot and building. Bethel moved to two hours of Sunday School and worship, evenly distributing attendance, and then needed to add an 8:00 AM worship service.

The Elder Board presented a strategic ministry plan, which addresses our current space challenges and positions us for future growth and impact.

Our Parking & Facility Expansion Committee worked tirelessly to research, interview, and develop the plan to move forward.

The congregation received updates on building plans and initial concept drawings, followed by a Q&A session.

Informational Meetings:
The informational meetings gave Bethel Church a chance to learn about the proposal, ask questions and be ready to vote at the business meeting on October 27th.

Congregational Business Meeting:
October 27, 12:00 PM

Annual Meeting:
Updates on the Make Room initiative were shared along with a timeline for the Fergus Falls project. A start date is unknown at this point as information is gathered and conversations are happening with lenders. Watch for a business meeting to be called in the coming weeks as details come together.

Commitment Sunday:
On Commitment Sunday, Bethel Church submitted their commitment cards to invest in the Make Room Initiative. This wraps up our Make Room sermon series and launches Bethel into our three-year initiative to Make Room so we can make a difference in the lives of others in our own communities and around the world!

With our One Fund approach, the combined amount for both continued operations (for 4 years) and the Make Room projects comes to $8.3 million.