Events & Calendar
Stay connected with what's happening at El Bethel
Detroit Debate Is Coming to El Bethel!
A powerful 8-week program helping young people find their voice
Childs Play Foundation
Youth Empowerment Through Debate
Grades 5–12 · Every Saturday starting April 18 · Free registration, breakfast & snacks included.
Weekly Schedule
Worship Service
9:00 AM
Main Sanctuary
New Members Class
8:00 AM
Church Building
Bible Study
12:00 PM
Main Sanctuary & Online
Special Sundays
Each Sunday of the month has something special planned
1st Sunday
Communion
Join us for the Lord's Supper
2nd Sunday
Baby Dedication
Celebrating new families in faith
3rd Sunday
Performing Arts
Special music and artistic expressions
4th Sunday
Baptism
Witness new believers being baptized
Upcoming Events
Join us for these upcoming events at El Bethel!
Men's Month 2026 — "No Stretch, No Strength"
The Circle presents Men's Month! Theme: "No Stretch, No Strength." Events include the Annual Car Show (June 6), Men Leading Early Morning Prayer (June 7), Community Service at Detroit Rescue Mission (June 13), Fellowship at the Ballpark — Detroit Tigers (June 19), Men's Prayer Breakfast (June 20), and Men's Day Service (June 28). Registration: $60 full participation, $36 baseball game only, $21 prayer breakfast only. "He gives power to the weak, and to those who have no might He increases strength." — Isaiah 40:29
Various dates & times — see details
El Bethel Church — 25295 Grand River Ave, Redford, MI
Annual Car Show — All Makes, All Models Welcome
Hosted by Rev. Dr. Lawrence C. Glass Jr.! A free community event featuring classics, muscle cars, luxury, imports, and trucks. Coffee & donuts provided. Family friendly — good vibes and clean cars. Pull up or just come enjoy the show!
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
El Bethel Baptist Church — 25295 Grand River Ave, Redford, MI 48240
AARP "Fight Fraud. Shred It!" — Free Shred Event
Get your sensitive documents securely shredded on site at this free AARP Michigan Fraud Watch Network event. Limit 4 boxes per car. Acceptable items include white and colored paper (staples and paper clips allowed), file folders, catalogues, and phone books. Registration required — reserve your spot at aarpmi.org/detroitshred2026 or call 877-926-8300.
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
El Bethel Baptist Church — 25295 Grand River Ave, Redford, MI 48240
Back to School Supply Drive
Help our children start the school year right! Needed items: 2-pocket folders, 24ct crayons, #2 pencils, and 1-subject wide-rule notebooks. Drop donations in the bins in the church corridor, or scan the QR code on the flyer to ship supplies directly. Contact Sis. Rita Screws or Sis. Tracey Stevenson for details.
Drop off anytime during church hours
Church Corridor — Drop in Bins
PG Scholars — Class of 2026
Congratulations to our PG Scholars! 4th Quarter recognition for the El Bethel Class of 2026. Please complete the Google Form by Monday, June 15, 2026. Scan the QR code on the flyer for details.
Submit Google Form by deadline
El Bethel Church
Vacation Bible School 2026 — "ILLUMINATION"
"For at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light." (Ephesians 5:8) Join us every night for Vacation Bible School!
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM nightly
El Bethel Church — 25295 Grand River Ave, Redford, MI
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