Our Mission
Making disciples of Jesus who live by faith, are known by love, and claimed for the glory of God.
Our Purpose
Since its founding in 1876, Bethesda has been the heartbeat of the Garner community. Named after the healing pool in Jerusalem (John 5:2), Bethesda means “House of Mercy” and welcomes families in every stage of life with open arms.
Support Us
We believe that if a church exists in a community it should make that community a better place to live. It is through the generosity and support of ordinary people like you that make this vision possible.
"Welcome to Bethesda! We hope you’ll consider being a part of what God is doing in the life of this church. My heart is to see people come into the fullness of their created purpose. I believe that a genuine faith is essential for those longing to live life with real passion. This fullness requires faith AND it requires community. We all need others if we are going to make this journey count. I personally invite you to find community here at Bethesda. The messages will focus on the good news and will relate to daily life. Come be a part of a community that seeks to live by faith and is known by love."
Joey Wilbourn
Pastor Bethesda Methodist
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