Bethel Baptist Church

About this church

Bethel Baptist Church in Parkersburg gathers for Sunday morning worship from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m., followed by Sunday School at 11:00 a.m. The site describes its services as centered on Scripture, with Bible-based Sunday sermons, and the congregation's motto is "Scripture and Prayer to Conform us to the Image of Christ." The church dates to 1847, was part of the American Baptist Convention in its early years, and has been an independent church since 1994.

Midweek, a Wednesday night Bible study meets from 7 to 8 p.m., while AWANA and the Bethel youth group begin at 6:45 p.m. The ministries page lists a nursery for infants through age 2, a children's ministry for ages 3 to 12, a youth ministry for teens 13 to 18, and adult Sunday School classes. A Women of Prayer gathering appears on the events calendar on Thursday mornings. Missions and outreach are also a focus, and the church has served meals at a local mission and supported missionaries.

Visitors can find the church at 15 Bethel Rd. The office is open Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and can be reached by phone at (304) 863-5636. Confirm service and event times on the church website before visiting, since the calendar is updated regularly.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 11, 2026. Sources: Service times, location, phone, and ministries overview · Church history, founding in 1847, independence in 1994 · Nursery, children, youth, and adult ministries · Current events calendar with worship, Sunday School, AWANA

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