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Princeton, MN

In a world filled with confusion, division, and suffering — 
WE ARE A SANCTUARY,  a community of refuge and healing.

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Children in Worship takes place during our worship service for children aged 3 – kindergarten where they have a Bible story, have prayer, and can interact with the story told that day or any other story they were told.  This will begin on Sunday, September 13th and continue almost every Sunday throughout the school year.

On Wednesday, September 2nd our summer ministries continue with Wednesday’s Table – a supper from 5:30-6:00pm for those who attend the programs that night. The ministries, 6:00-7:00pm, include Children’s Adventures (activities for ages 3 to 5th grade) and Q&A (for adults).  This will be the last Wednesday of the summer session. 

On Wednesday, September 16th our  regular children’s program  called “The Ark” will begin along with an Adult Bible Study by Joel Shaw and Q&A by our pastor, Mark Brouwer.  These programs take place from September through May.

THE GAP TEAM consists of individuals from the Pease CRC and the Bethel CRC who travel to Guatemala for a week and work with the people there to improve their lives.  They are having a Pork Chop Dinner Fundraiser on September 9th from 5-7pm here at Bethel CRC.  The donations that are given go to the ministries that Bethel CRC and Pease CRC partner with in Guatemala.  Everyone is welcome to attend!

CONNECTIONS MEMORY CAFE is an hour of fun (10-11am) on the first Thursday of each month for anyone with Alzheimer’s or Dementia, or other forms of memory loss and their care-partner. Next month on September 3rd  “Jeanette Oakes, with the Mille Lacs County Historical Society, will share about the Pioneer School located in Princeton.  Be prepared to share your best story about school days!”  Princeton Civic Center, 503 N. 9th Street, Princeton, MN.  There is no cost or registration required; however, one care-partner must attend.

Here is our 90 Day Spiritual Journey for 2026.  This is a program of daily connection with God. You’ll find instructions and materials below:

Pastor Mark will begin a new sermon series on September 13th entitled, “A Pathway to Grow” – understanding the Christian life as a path to overcoming the Seven Deadly Sins.

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UPCOMING MESSAGES AT BETHEL

Worship with us Sundays at 9:30 a.m.

We worship both in-person worship and via live-stream. You can live-stream worship on our YouTube Channel.

August 30, 2026

Text:  Matthew 5:38-48

Sermon Title:  “Loving Those Who are Hard to Love”

Sermon Notes   

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