VBS (age 3 - finished 3rd grade) will run from 9:00-12:00 on June 22-25.

VBS at Beacon of Hope Church (2026)

TruthEx, an apologetics program for students completed grades 4-8, will run from 9:00 - 3:00 on July 21 and 22. More information to come.

TruthEx: Dismantling Evolution (2026)

If you are interested in becoming a member of Beacon of Hope we will be offering our New Members Class beginning Sunday, April 12 til Sunday, May 17 during the Sunday School Hour at Suite 850. 

Class registration will open soon. We will be going through the Study Book, “Life in the Father’s House” by Wayne A. Mack, which you can order online before class begins.

Along with the book, those who are interested in becoming members of Beacon of Hope are also encouraged to read about What We Believe

Registration opening 3/11/26

Click here to download the syllabus & schedule

It is the season for our Annual Christmas Toy Drive, now until December 24.

We are all acutely aware of economic hardships these days but choose to remember those in our neighborhood with even greater needs. Please consider donating an extra gift or three for this year's event.

Gift Guidelines

• Unwrapped
• New
• In original packaging

(For safety and distribution purposes)

Who We Serve

Our Annual Toy Drive provides toys from tots to teens and is in direct support of the Eastside Salvation Army for distribution. Please bring all gifts to the church and place them in the toy bin in the lobby now through December 24. Please consider making your toy donation earlier so the kids can enjoy seeing gifts under the tree!

December Services

Sunday, December 7, 2025

• 9:00 AM – Sunday School & Fellowship Groups
• 10:30 AM – Sunday Service

Sunday, December 14, 2025

• 9:00 AM – Children’s Christmas Program in Worship Center (No Sunday School)
• 10:30 AM – Sunday Service
• 6:30 PM – Christmas Cantata

Sunday, December 21, 2025

• No Sunday School & Fellowship Groups
• 10:30 AM – Sunday Service

Wednesday, December 24, 2025

• 10:00 PM – Christmas Eve Service

Sunday, December 28, 2025

• No Sunday School & Fellowship Groups
• 10:30 AM – Sunday Service

This is a fun and meaningful way to celebrate our Beacon community—and we’d love for everyone to participate! It’s quick, easy, and a great opportunity to connect and capture memories together.

Dates & Times

• October 26: During and after the Love Feast
• November 2: After service

Scheduling:

Photo sessions will run in 10-minute time slots, on a first-come basis. Please register ahead of time by clicking HERE to sign up on the Event/Group Registrations page.

Please arrive promptly at your scheduled time so we can keep the sessions running smoothly.

Upstairs in Conference Room A • 4:00–5:45 PM

It’s that wonderful time of year again—time to prepare for the Beacon Annual Christmas Cantata!

Rehearsals will begin Saturday, October 12, and take place upstairs in Conference Room A. All current choir members are asked to confirm their participation for this year’s performance.

We’re also inviting new voices to join us! If you love to sing, this is a joyful opportunity to be part of something special. Each year, our choir shares the hope and beauty of the Christmas story through music—and we have a lot of fun along the way.

Rehearsal Schedule (4:00–5:45 PM):

• October: 12, 19, 26
• November: 2, 9, 16, 23
• December: 7
• December 13: Dress Rehearsal (10:30 AM–12:30 PM, Sanctuary)

The Christmas Cantata performance will take place on Saturday, December 14 at 6:30 PM, followed by a reception.

For more information or to join the choir, please email Tracie Pelton.

Download the Fall 2025 Schedule & Syllabus

Here’s your chance to represent Beacon of Hope Church with a logo-enhanced T-shirt. Wear it at church events or anytime during your daily routine. 

Order HERE

Options Available

• Colors: White or Black

• Sizes:

  • Adult S–XXL — $20

  • Youth XS–XL — $15

Payment

Debit or Credit Card accepted.

Order Deadline

All orders must be placed by Sunday, September 7 at 11:00 PM.

Order HERE

Questions? Please see Lindsay Gapp or email lgapp@beaconforthecity.org 

Beacon of Hope Fall Launch – September 7, 2025

We are excited to begin a new year of Fellowship Groups and Sunday School! Join us each week for fellowship, refreshments, and Bible-centered teaching.

• Fellowship & Refreshments: 8:30 a.m.

• Sunday School Classes: 9:00–10:00 a.m.

• Location: 850 Suite, Upper Level - There will be NO classes meeting in the Worship Center on the lower level

Adult Sunday School (Fellowship Groups)

Joint Heirs & Agapetos (850 Suite, Conference Room A)

• Study Theme: Missionary - Obeying the Great Commission

• Format: Films on church history heroes such as William Tyndale, Hudson Taylor, Amy Carmichael, William Carey, David Livingstone, and John G. Paton

• Focus: Biblical teaching on missions and evangelism

Sojourners (850 Suite, Conference Room B)

• Study Theme: Improving with Age - God's Plan for Getting Older and Better by Stuart & Jill Briscoe

   

• Format: Separate class meeting in the main sanctuary led by Justin Gilbert and Dave Pederson

• Focus: Practical biblical teaching on facing the challenges, as well as the triumphs and joy of aging

Kids Sunday School

• Check-in: Begins at 8:30 a.m.

• Classes: Pre-K through High School

• Curriculum:

  • PreK–6th Grade: Restarting our 3-year chronological overview of the Bible, beginning in Genesis.

  • 7th–12th Grade: Age-appropriate teaching and discipleship.

• For questions Contact Emma Johnson

Midweek Ministries

Adventure Club

• Resumes Wednesday, September 10

• This exciting midweek club gives kids a place to grow in their love for the Lord, understanding of theology, and knowledge of Scripture, all while having a blast growing Christian friendships. Each evening consists of kid-friendly, gospel-centered music, active games, a focused lesson, and a small group time of reflection and verse memorization.

  Designed for kids ages 3 through 5th grade, divided into three age groups, this program asks kids to commit to memorizing one verse each week.

• Register Here
• For questions, contact Jon Nelson or Josiah Downer.

Bible Quizzing

• New this year, registration is open now until September 7th.

• Bible quizzing is a great opportunity for 6-12th graders to study and memorize God's Word.

• Ages: 6th-12th grade

• Register Here
• For questions, contact Mika Meredith

Sharpening Your Sword for Men:

• Begins Wednesday, September 10, 850 Suite, Upper Level

• Twelve Ordinary Men
  We will be studying Twelve Ordinary Men, by John MacArthur and accompanying biblical passages. The men Jesus chose as His disciples were ordinary-- fishermen, tax collectors, and political zealots. But as ordinary as they were, in the hands of Christ they became extraordinary. If you have ever felt just ordinary or unuseable by God, then come and see how He accomplishes His purposes through ordinary men.

Every Woman's Hope for Women:

• Begins Wednesday, September 17, 850 Suite, Upper Level

• The Strength & Beauty of a Godly Woman
  The women will be studying True Woman by Susan Hunt and accompanying biblical passages.
  This study is geared toward the biblical identity and virtues of a godly woman that is both achievable and God-glorifying. It identifies pitfalls along the way that hinder women from living the Spirit-guide   life God has prepared for her usefulness in the home, church, and world.

  
  

  Registrations are now OPEN! Click here to sign up