Christian News | Bethel Presbyterian Church https://dcbethel.org Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:03:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.3 https://dcbethel.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/cropped-favicon-blue-32x32.png Christian News | Bethel Presbyterian Church https://dcbethel.org 32 32 Sight & Sound Theaters Celebrates 50 Years with the Premiere of ‘Joshua’ https://dcbethel.org/sight-sound-theaters-celebrates-50-years-with-the-premiere-of-joshua/ https://dcbethel.org/sight-sound-theaters-celebrates-50-years-with-the-premiere-of-joshua/#respond Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:03:51 +0000 https://dcbethel.org/?p=4583 ...]]> LANCASTER, Pennsylvania – Marking five decades of bringing powerful Biblical stories to life on stage, Sight & Sound Theaters recently kicked off its 50th Anniversary year with the premiere of a new show rooted in God’s Word.

Their production of Joshua brings one of the Bible’s most powerful stories to life in a breathtaking, immersive stage experience. The show follows Joshua’s journey as he leads the Israelites toward the Promised Land, capturing dramatic moments like the crossing of the Jordan River and the fall of Jericho. With massive three-story sets, cutting-edge visual effects, and a cast of nearly 60 performers, the production invites audiences to step into the story and witness a message of courage, obedience, and trusting God unfold on stage.

Continue reading by clicking HERE

]]> https://dcbethel.org/sight-sound-theaters-celebrates-50-years-with-the-premiere-of-joshua/feed/ 0 Lee Strobel Shares ‘Life-Changing Reality’ of Easter Story https://dcbethel.org/lee-strobel-shares-life-changing-reality-of-easter-story/ https://dcbethel.org/lee-strobel-shares-life-changing-reality-of-easter-story/#respond Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:56:02 +0000 https://dcbethel.org/?p=4575 ...]]> Best-selling author Lee Strobel reflected on the “life-changing reality” of Jesus’ resurrection as we enter Holy Week and prepare to celebrate Easter. 

Without question, the amount of testimony and corroboration of Jesus’ post-resurrection appearances is staggering,” he wrote in an Instagram post. “To put it into perspective, if you were to call each one of the witnesses to a court of law to be cross-examined for just fifteen minutes each, and you went around the clock without a break, it would take you from breakfast on Monday until dinner on Friday to hear them all. After listening to 129 straight hours of eyewitness testimony, who could possibly walk away unconvinced?”

Continue reading by clicking HERE

]]> https://dcbethel.org/lee-strobel-shares-life-changing-reality-of-easter-story/feed/ 0 New York Times bestselling author Lee Strobel on suffering, the supernatural and ‘The Case for Miracles’ https://dcbethel.org/new-york-times-bestselling-author-lee-strobel-on-suffering-the-supernatural-and-the-case-for-miracles/ https://dcbethel.org/new-york-times-bestselling-author-lee-strobel-on-suffering-the-supernatural-and-the-case-for-miracles/#respond Tue, 17 Feb 2026 13:21:31 +0000 https://dcbethel.org/?p=4566 ...]]> New York Times bestselling author Lee Strobel’s journey to his faith in Jesus Christ is well documented. A highly successful editor at The Chicago Tribune, Strobel was an atheist who set out to prove that Christ was nothing more than a solid teacher rather than the Son of God.

What he found forever changed his life and the lives of millions who read his book, The Case for Christ.

Click Here to continue reading.

]]> https://dcbethel.org/new-york-times-bestselling-author-lee-strobel-on-suffering-the-supernatural-and-the-case-for-miracles/feed/ 0 Steven Curtis Chapman “Speechless: The Tour” https://dcbethel.org/steven-curtis-chapman-speechless-the-tour/ https://dcbethel.org/steven-curtis-chapman-speechless-the-tour/#respond Tue, 17 Feb 2026 13:01:33 +0000 https://dcbethel.org/?p=4563 ...]]> Steven Curtis Chapman brings SPEECHLESS The Tour to Leesburg, Virginia this spring!

Relive 25 years of the iconic Speechless album, which featured seven #1 radio hits including the title track “Speechless.” Experience the album played front to back in its entirety for the very first time—featuring favorites like “Dive,” “Be Still and Know,” “Fingerprints of God,” and more—along with additional hits and special surprises.

SCHEDULE (subject to change):
5:30pm – VIP doors open
5:45pm – Early Entry doors open
6:00pm – General Admission doors open
7:00pm – Show begins

Location

Cornerstone Chapel
650 Battlefield Parkway
Leesburg, VA 20175

Pricing

$45.91+

Seating is General Admission

Get Tickets

VIP and Early Entry tickets available

]]> https://dcbethel.org/steven-curtis-chapman-speechless-the-tour/feed/ 0 CROWDER featuring Passion Music with Louie Giglio + Kari Jobe Carnes & Cody Carnes https://dcbethel.org/crowder-featuring-passion-music-with-louie-giglio-kari-jobe-carnes-cody-carnes/ https://dcbethel.org/crowder-featuring-passion-music-with-louie-giglio-kari-jobe-carnes-cody-carnes/#respond Mon, 14 Jul 2025 15:24:21 +0000 https://dcbethel.org/?p=4528 ...]]> About

The Grace and Glory Tour with Crowder, featuring Passion Music, Louie Giglio, and Kari Jobe Carnes & Cody Carnes, is a powerful night, bringing songs that have shaped worship movements, like “Grave Robber,” “Glorious Day,” and “The Blessing.” Whether you need a reminder of grace or a moment to soak in His presence, this is where it happens. Gather your friends and get your tickets before they’re gone!

Tickets go on sale Friday, March 21st at 12pm.

TIME:

7:00 pm

(Doors at 6:00 pm)

LOCATION:

Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena

1000 Hilltop Circle
Baltimore, MD 21250

Buy tickets by clicking HERE

]]> https://dcbethel.org/crowder-featuring-passion-music-with-louie-giglio-kari-jobe-carnes-cody-carnes/feed/ 0 Young men are returning to church. But is this a good thing? https://dcbethel.org/young-men-are-returning-to-church-but-is-this-a-good-thing/ https://dcbethel.org/young-men-are-returning-to-church-but-is-this-a-good-thing/#respond Mon, 14 Jul 2025 15:19:06 +0000 https://dcbethel.org/?p=4523 ...]]> In recent months, at two synods for different diocese of the Anglican Church of North America, I encountered a significant number of impressive young men, mostly in their 20s. In one case, they humbly served the clergy and leadership throughout the multi-day proceedings. In the other, they attended a local parish but chose to join and stay for the entirety of an exceptionally long ordination service.

Continue reading by clicking HERE

]]> https://dcbethel.org/young-men-are-returning-to-church-but-is-this-a-good-thing/feed/ 0 Worship Under The Stars with Chris Tomlin https://dcbethel.org/worship-under-the-stars-with-chris-tomlin/ https://dcbethel.org/worship-under-the-stars-with-chris-tomlin/#respond Mon, 09 Jun 2025 16:05:51 +0000 https://dcbethel.org/?p=4514 ...]]> Event Details:

 July 12, 2025

Time:

6:00 pm

(Doors at 5:00 pm)

Location:

Pier Six Pavilion

731 Easter Avenue
Baltimore, Maryland 21202

About

Join America’s worship leader, Chris Tomlin, for Worship Under the Stars—a breathtaking celebration of faith, worship, and the vast beauty of creation. This night at Pier 6 Pavilion will leave you in awe of both the Creator and His creation. Just added: Jamie MacDonald will be joining in the worship!

The concert is presented by TPR. 

Thanks

Thanks to Advanced Allergy and Asthma Centers for their support of BRIGHT-FM and their local sponsorship of this concert. They help make great shows like this happen!

Buy tickets

]]> https://dcbethel.org/worship-under-the-stars-with-chris-tomlin/feed/ 0 How to proclaim the Gospel with the right tone https://dcbethel.org/how-to-proclaim-the-gospel-with-the-right-tone/ https://dcbethel.org/how-to-proclaim-the-gospel-with-the-right-tone/#respond Tue, 01 Apr 2025 14:46:30 +0000 https://dcbethel.org/?p=4471 ...]]> When it comes to proclaiming the Gospel, we must never tone it down — not even if the whole world is offended. If our talk of sin irritates people, we must continue to lift up our voices like a trumpet and show them their transgression (Isaiah 58:1). 

If we can achieve the right tone, though, there is a way to speak about difficult issues without undue offense. And that’s what we want. While it may be easy to speak about the love of God with a loving tone, it’s not so easy to speak about sin and its frightening consequences. I’m talking about talking about Hell. And that’s our dilemma. 

Read more by clicking: HERE

]]> https://dcbethel.org/how-to-proclaim-the-gospel-with-the-right-tone/feed/ 0 Michael W. SmithBeyond the Far Horizon Tour https://dcbethel.org/michael-w-smithbeyond-the-far-horizon-tour/ https://dcbethel.org/michael-w-smithbeyond-the-far-horizon-tour/#respond Tue, 01 Apr 2025 14:37:17 +0000 https://dcbethel.org/?p=4467 ...]]> Multi-Platinum singer-songwriter Michael W. Smith is excited to come to Baltimore, Maryland with his BEYOND THE FAR HORIZON TOUR. Michael is bringing a whole new dimension to this tour with a reimagined live show. Featuring brand-new music that ventures into new creative ground, while still resonating with long-time fans through beloved hits and uplifting worship moments, this will be a night for fans old and new.

Buy tickets by clicking: HERE

]]> https://dcbethel.org/michael-w-smithbeyond-the-far-horizon-tour/feed/ 0 When boredom becomes a spiritual red flag https://dcbethel.org/when-boredom-becomes-a-spiritual-red-flag/ https://dcbethel.org/when-boredom-becomes-a-spiritual-red-flag/#respond Fri, 03 Jan 2025 18:23:44 +0000 https://dcbethel.org/?p=4463 ...]]> Do you find yourself thinking, “I’m bored” a little more than you should? If so, you’re not alone.

A study published last month by Katy Tam & Michael Inzlicht in “Communications Psychology” entitled “People are increasingly bored in our digital age” found that, although we have more stimuli than ever, we’re also more bored than we’ve ever been. The researchers say:

Explore the rest of the story – When boredom becomes a spiritual red flag

]]> https://dcbethel.org/when-boredom-becomes-a-spiritual-red-flag/feed/ 0