Welcome to Bethel ucc!We are located near Elkton, Virginia.
On this site you'll find pictures, a history of the church, information about becoming a church member, our upcoming events calendar, and directions to find us. You can also find out how to get involved in church missions. Please feel free to submit a prayer request, or contact us for more information. We hope to see you soon! Christmas Calendar
Christmas Eve
8 P.M. Worship Service, with Holy Communion and candle-lighting We will sing many familiar carols Christmas Day (Sunday) (Sunday School will not meet) 11 A.M. Worship Service Again, we will sing traditional carols and hymns! New Year's Day (Sunday) (Sunday School plans to meet at 10AM as usual) 11 A.M. Worship: a service of re-dedication to God, as individuals and as a congregation please plan to join us 
Sunday School
(usually in the Social Hall) begins at 10 AM. ~~~ Worship begins at 11 AM You are welcome to come indoors. We've been maintaining some physical distance between folks who haven't been quarantining together. Nearly all of our regular attendees are fully vaccinated against COVID 19. We respect each person's feelings about safety. (or you're welcome to take part from the parking lot: You may drive up and be in your vehicle: we are broadcasting on 87.9 FM radio.. ZOOM is also available: send us an email and we will send you a link to our ZOOM. 
Homecoming
September 11, 2022 Thanks to all who participated, especially our speakers, Lucille and Haley. Praise God ! Several YouTube videos from Bethel
are available with music (including hymns you can sing along), Scriptures, and prayer. https://youtu.be/PeSizjGD374 and https://youtu.be/Uny9pAsxwAo Look for other Bethel videos by searching for the church by name, "Elkton," or "Daniel Bassett." Thank You
Thanks to all who supported the Women's Fellowship's 'Socktober' project. With your help, the group was able to deliver 77 pairs of socks to Elkton Mission House for the residents there. Warm Fuzzies Cold weather is here! If you would like to support Wes Monger's Homeless Ministry, you may bring the following items to the church: Hats, coats, socks, gloves, shoes, sweaters, sweatshirts & blankets. Items should be clean and in good repair. Dark colors are preferred. Sign Up Anyone who is willing to furnish cakes or pudding cups for the Meals at Heart program is invited to sign up. The list is on the bulletin board in the vestibule. Speak to your children
about GOD Lord, I pray my grandchildren will be protected from the enemy. (But first of all, they must know who you mean.) Be self-controlled, and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith because you know your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kinds of suffering. 1 Peter 5:8-9 Do not be misled: “Bad company corrupts good character“ 1 Corinthians 15:33 Do not make friends with a hot-tempered man, do not associate with one easily angered, or you may learn his ways and get yourself ensnared. Proverbs 22:24, 25 
Quilt finished by Linda H Monger
which was raffled off on Saturday, November 9 during Bethel’s Bazaar. 
Jada sings 'Trust in You'
July 21, 2019 Fab & Gab
meets at the church many Fridays) at 9 AM to sort, measure and price fabric to be sold for charity. Sometimes, there are other service projects on hand to try. Come work and enjoy the fellowship. Sunday, December 2, 2018
We celebrated the dedication and lighting of our 48th annual Chrismon tree. It has been our custom to dedicate our tree to a deserving member or group of our congregation. This year's recipient is Pam Rhodes. Pam is currently serving on the Board of Directors. She has served in the past as a teacher of the early teens. This year, she has been in charge of several projects of the Board of Directors. Congratulations, Pam! --LMH 
Thank You to everyone who helped make this year's Fall Bazaar a wonderful day! Weekly EventsEvery Sunday:
Sunday School - 10:00 AM Worship Service - 11:00 AM Sunday Bible Study at Bethel - 6:30 PM Bible Study at Journey's Crossing Every Thursday (except the first) at 2 PM Journey's Crossing is located at 102 N Stuart Avenue in Elkton. All are welcome to join in around the table! FAB & GAB SOMETHING OLD, SOMETHING NEW ‘Fab & Gab’ has become an old term used to describe the activities performed on many Fridays at Bethel when a group meets to process fabric for Gift & Thrift. Sometimes, however, there is no fabric to be done. On those days, the group simply has not been meeting. When Bethel Women’s Fellowship last met it was suggested that Fab & Gab, an offspring of WF, should meet every Friday and work on other projects when there is no fabric to be processed. Therefore, anyone who has some time and a heart for service is invited to gather in the social hall beginning at 9 am, or at any time after that when you are able to come, to help with whatever the group happens to be doing on any given Friday. So whether it’s something old, or something new, we hope you’ll join us soon. KEEP ON THE SUNNY SIDE!
With all the dreary weather, the health issues, and sadness from loss of those near and dear that many of our friends and family have been dealing with recently, perhaps a big dose of ‘silver lining’ is just what we all needed. Well, The Doctors Glick and Phillips along with some of our own members delivered just that as Bethel celebrated 122 years on Sunday last. Heartfelt comments and appreciation from Dianne Griffin, and looking at H-O-M-E-C-O-M-I-N-G from a different perspective through Stephanie Monger’s eyes brought a message and stirred memories that the 63 in attendance won’t soon forget. Thank you, ladies, for reminding us of what being a part of the Bethel family, whether in the past or present, means. With the choir back in business, Cynthia on the piano bench, Jada and Bella lighting candles, Jonathan sharing the Word, and Pastor Dan pulling it all together, it really did feel like coming home after a summer with some of those things (people) missing. The lunch buffet was bountiful and delicious as usual, of course; and the table decorations in the social hall and flowers in the sanctuary brought more sunshine to the day, as did the entertainment provided by The Doctors in the afternoon. And wasn’t it a special treat to find the clean up almost finished by the time the program was over! Thank you, to each one who worked to make another day at Bethel special. As the old saying goes, the past is history, the future is a mystery, and the present is a gift. Let’s not waste or abuse it! Do your part, wherever you worship, to spread some Son shine in the world around you. jms |
Contact infoBethel United Church of Christ
2451 Bethel Church Road Elkton, Virginia 22827 540-298-1197 betheluccelktonva@outlook.com    Directions to the ChurchFrom I-81 / Harrisonburg:
Head east on US-33. Turn left at the first intersection after Massanutten, onto East Point Road/State Rte 602. Continue 4.1 miles. BUCC is on your right. From Downtown Elkton: Head southwest onto W Spotswood Trail. Continue onto US-33 Business W / Old Spotswood Trail. Turn right onto State Rte 635 / River Road. After 0.8 miles, turn left onto State Rte 636 / Bethel Church Road. Continue 1.5 miles. BUCC is on your left. From Shenandoah: Turn onto Maryland Avenue. Continue onto State Rte 602/East Point Road. After 4 miles, BUCC is on your left. Church Newsletter
If you would like to receive our weekly newsletter, please let us know! You can receive a printed copy or be added to our email list. Email (betheluccelktonva@outlook.com)
or call (540-298-1197) with your preference. 
Remember:
Support as you would like to be supported! 
July 4, 2021
 Summer 2016
The Monger Brothers and Jennifer
sang 'The Lighthouse' and 'We Have this Moment' July 28, 2019 
W.I.L.D. Women
designated by our Women's Fellowship Fonda H and Ruth R Mothers' Day, May 12, 2019 
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