grow in your faith

at Bethel Grove Bible Church, a non-denominational faith-based community in Ithaca, NY

coming this Sunday

March 15, 2026

8:30am ~ Christ, Coffee, & Conversation ~ Details HERE

9:30am Worship Service
The Light: Judgement~ John 8:12-30

11:15 Adult Education Class: “God Loves the world, But does he like me?”

events this week

Women’s Soup Supper and Panel Discussion ~ “Looking Back…Pressing On” Hosted by the BGBC Deaconess Board. BG Women are encouraged to join us in the lower level of the church on Saturday, March 14 at 5:00pm as a panel of Bethel Grove women will discuss how we walk wisely into the future while integrating the ways God has worked in the past. Come with questions or comments and come ready for hot soup and warm fellowship. Child care will be provided If you have questions or need transportation, contact Deaconessboard@bg.org.

Calling All Writers interested in forming a Writers’ Group at BG! Let’s meet for lunch 12:45pm on Sunday, March 15 to discuss. Contact 1969brendaross@gmail.com.

new to Bethel Grove Bible Church?

We are eager to share life in Christ with you! You can get to know us online using the resources on this site, including our sermons and blog. We look forward to meeting you in person!

NEW Adult Education Class: God Loves the world, But does he like me? I know that God loves me, but is He disappointed in me? Is He tired of me? Does He actually like me? Join us as we look at Scripture and several books to give us a clear, honest view of God’s heart for us.

current sermon:

The Light: Chaos

John shows us a picture of darkness in Jerusalem, as Jesus teaches in the temple and different factions react. A study of John 7. (We apologize for the lighting problems in the opening minutes of this video, and we’re grateful

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Nature Camp: Survival Basics

Imagine a group of children in the woods, gently tending a small fire. While it burns, their teacher retells a

God Loves the World, But Does He Like Me?

Author Dane Ortland observes in his book Gentle and Lowly, “The Christian life, from one angle, is the long journey

Adult Education
& Small Groups

We have Adult classes every Sunday morning at 11:15 AM covering a variety of topics. Our mid-week small groups meet in several locations around the Ithaca region.

Campus
Ministries

Our new gathering for students and young adults is at 8:30 AM every Sunday morning in the Ministry Center. Meet with Pastor Matt for light breakfast and spiritual formation.

BG YOUTH
Ministry

High school and middle school students have a new director this year. Teddy Yesudasan joined our staff in August!

Kingdom
Kids

Find out more about BG’s ministry to children, directed by Heidi King. You can also find out about special programs like Nature Camp.