Do you remember playing the game Hide and Seek? My kids love to play hide and seek, even though they always like to know where I’m hiding. Hmm. That tells me something about people.

In some ways, the church has been playing hide and seek lately. Not too long ago, the church found itself at the center of a community’s life – a clearly visible presence known by all. Nowadays, the church is one option among many for people on the go. A church that once was easy to find is now finding itself rather hidden in the midst of many other options.

But in my experience, people want to find the church. They’re not necessarily looking for a church defined by brick and mortar, but they are looking for a church defined by meaningful relationships, Christ-centered living, and an experience with something holy and mighty. Perhaps you fit into that category. I know I do.

At Bethel, we are committed to being that kind of church – and I believe that you will find out what I mean through the pages of this website. God’s people, maturing in their relationships with God and one another.

This website might be the only contact you have with Bethel. If so, I hope that it helps to reveal God’s love in an inspiring way. Or, perhaps you are looking for a church home. If so, I invite you to join us in worship or through one of our small group studies, programs or events. Each will be described in more detail in the pages that follow.

Yes, I’m glad that God has brought you here! It is my prayer that the God who never hides will bless you in your seeking.

Walking by faith,
Pastor Rhodes

	Founded	1820
	Vision	A community maturing in faith and building passion for Christ
	Pastors	The Rev. D. Rhodes Woolly ... 'Pastor Rhodes' The Rev. Scott Maxwell ... 'Pastor Scott' - Pastor for Leadership & Administration
	Members	485 total membership; 345 adult members, 140 youth members Our average Sunday worship attendance so far this year is 262 members. We are part of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America; 5.2 million members, 11,000 congregations
	Location	2077 North Frederick Pike, Winchester, VA 22603 - (Get a map here)
	Services	Regular Schedule - Sep 11th - May 28th Blended Worship at 9am & 11:15am; Sunday School at 10:15am. A Nursery is provided every Sunday from 8:45am to 12:15pm. Holy Communion is celebrated every Sunday. 'Blended worship' is a variety of worship and music styles. Summer Schedule - Jun 3rd - Sep 2nd Blended Worship at 8:30am and 10am Both services the same ... more blended than traditional. No Sunday School for children.
	Facilities	A beautiful 10-acre site once home to a century old apple orchard. Our facilities include the main Sanctuary, an educational wing, a newly constructed Christian Learning and Leadership Center, a large, covered picnic area and lots of green, open space outside. Plenty of parking, too. Photos are available under the ABOUT tab above.
	Preschool	Yes, The Apple Tree Clubhouse 45 students; ages 2 1/2 to 10 years - (More information here)
	Handicap	Yes, wheelchair accessible
	Trend	Membership & ministries growing, facilities recently expanded
	Programs	We offer dozens of different ways you can get involved in our faith community. We have activities to suit every preference and a variety of interests. We invite you to learn more about these opportunities to serve others under the PROGRAMS tab above.
	The Web	Please bookmark our daily newsletter — www.bethelwinchester.com/daily — a fascinating blend of Bethel news, national & world news, stories about life & living, humor, entertainment, fun, and community information. It's all the best news on the Web—all in one place—and downright fun to read!

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