| Bethel United Methodist Church "We live, love, grow and serve for God's glory." |

| 16101 Swanson Road, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774 / Office (301) 627-4514 / Fax (301) 627-3793 / email - bethelum@ verizon.net |
| Service/Missions |
The Upper Marlboro Food Bank The Marlboro Churches' Food Bank is a ministry begun in 1982 which helps needy persons in our community. The Food Bank distributes food which is collected from various churches in Upper Marlboro to the community on the second Saturday of each month. Forestville Pregnancy Center at Marlow Heights This mission helps to support women in a crisis pregnancy. The donations are used to provide education, rent money or supplies for medical testing. Community Support System, Inc (CSS) of Prince Georges County - This mission helps low and moderate-income families and senior citizens access services; acts as an advocate for needed services; and provides local programs that will raise the quality of life, dignity, and independence in the community. NM Carroll United Methodist Home This mission provides housing and healthcare options to senior adults. Services include skilled nursing and rehabilitation, assisted living, retirement living, consulting and managing services, and a variety of community based services. HOPE Fund (Baltimore-Washington Conference) This mission provides funding for mission and ministries in Zimbabwe. |
| Good News Jail & Prison Ministry P. G. Detention Center Jail Ministry This mission helps to meet the spiritual needs of both inmates and staff through a ministry that includes evangelism, discipleship, and pastoral attention. Young Life This mission Introduces adolescents to Jesus Christ and helps them to grow in their faith The Voice of the Martyrs This ministry is a non-profit, inter-denominational Christian organization dedicated to assisting the persecuted church worldwide. Retired UM Missionary– Rev. Mary Johnson This mission supports the ministry of Rev. Mary Johnson in Sierra Leone, East Africa. This ministry provide care, shelter and spiritual guidance to orphans. Street Lights of Bethany - This mission preaches the Gospel to the poor. It reflects Jesus' hands extended to heal the brokenhearted, to repair the shattered, leading them by hand to caring community resources and churches. |
“You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witness ....". Acts 1:8 Bethel United Methodist encourages volunteer services and financial support to many organizations and projects that provide immediate assistance to those in need. Opportunities include work teams, special offerings, and special support to mission projects each month. |
| 2011 Mission Projects |
The Upper Marlboro Food Bank The Marlboro Churches' Food Bank is a ministry begun in 1982 which helps needy persons in our community. The Food Bank distributes food which is collected from various churches in Upper Marlboro to the community on the second Saturday of each month. Forestville Pregnancy Center at Marlow Heights This mission helps to support women in a crisis pregnancy. The donations are used to provide education, rent money or supplies for medical testing. Community Support System, Inc (CSS) of Prince Georges County This mission helps low and moderate-income families and senior citizens access services; acts as an advocate for needed services; and provides local programs that will raise the quality of life, dignity, and independence in the community. NM Carroll United Methodist Home This mission provides housing and healthcare options to senior adults. Services include skilled nursing and rehabilitation, assisted living, retirement living, consulting and managing services, and a variety of community based services. Young Life This mission Introduces adolescents to Jesus Christ and helps them to grow in their faith |
HOPE Fund (Baltimore-WashingtonConference) This mission provides funding for mission and ministries in Zimbabwe. Good News Jail & Prison Ministry P. G. Detention Center Jail Ministry This mission helps to meet the spiritual needs of both inmates and staff through a ministry that includes evangelism, discipleship, and pastoral attention. The Voice of the Martyrs This ministry is a non-profit, inter-denominational Christian organization dedicated to assisting the persecuted church worldwide. Retired UM Missionary– Rev. Mary Johnson This mission supports the ministry of Rev. Mary Johnson in Sierra Leone, East Africa. This ministry provide care, shelter and spiritual guidance to orphans. Street Lights of Bethany - This mission preaches the Gospel to the poor. It reflects Jesus' hands extended to heal the brokenhearted, to repair the shattered, leading them by hand to caring community resources and churches. |