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Bethesda Christian Church
Sterling Heights
MI
48312-3402
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Who we are
OUR MISSION
KNOW THE WORD
LIVE THE WORD
SPREAD THE WORD
Our mission at Bethesda Christian Church is to KNOW THE WORD, LIVE THE WORD, and SPREAD THE WORD. Our goal as Christians must be to deepen our understanding of God’s Word that we may apply it to our lives, developing a relationship with Jesus Christ and answering His call to spread the Gospel.
WHAT WE BELIEVE
We believe the Bible is the inspired Word of God.
• We believe Jesus is the Son of God. He paid for our sins with His death and rose from the dead, overcoming the grave and offering us eternal life.
• We believe that we must come to Christ with faith and repentance to receive the eternal life He offers.
• We believe in following the scriptural command to be baptized after coming to Christ in faith and repentance.
• We believe in the infilling of the Holy Spirit and in practicing the gifts He has given the church.
• We believe Jesus Christ is alive and active in our world through the power of the Holy Spirit. He can and does heal sick bodies, minds, and emotions.
• We believe Jesus will physically and visibly return to Earth and will resurrect those who’ve died in Christ.
• We believe that baptism, the Lord’s Supper, footwashing, anointing with oil, matrimony, dedication of children, and confirmation are sacraments to be practiced reverently.
KNOW THE WORD
LIVE THE WORD
SPREAD THE WORD
Our mission at Bethesda Christian Church is to KNOW THE WORD, LIVE THE WORD, and SPREAD THE WORD. Our goal as Christians must be to deepen our understanding of God’s Word that we may apply it to our lives, developing a relationship with Jesus Christ and answering His call to spread the Gospel.
WHAT WE BELIEVE
We believe the Bible is the inspired Word of God.
• We believe Jesus is the Son of God. He paid for our sins with His death and rose from the dead, overcoming the grave and offering us eternal life.
• We believe that we must come to Christ with faith and repentance to receive the eternal life He offers.
• We believe in following the scriptural command to be baptized after coming to Christ in faith and repentance.
• We believe in the infilling of the Holy Spirit and in practicing the gifts He has given the church.
• We believe Jesus Christ is alive and active in our world through the power of the Holy Spirit. He can and does heal sick bodies, minds, and emotions.
• We believe Jesus will physically and visibly return to Earth and will resurrect those who’ve died in Christ.
• We believe that baptism, the Lord’s Supper, footwashing, anointing with oil, matrimony, dedication of children, and confirmation are sacraments to be practiced reverently.
Location of worship / Church Address
14000 Metropolitan Pkwy
Sterling Heights,
MI
48312-3402
United States
Phone: 586-264-2300
Fax: 586-264-2751
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Church Pastor
Pat & Julie Visger
Pastors
14000 Metropolitan Pkwy
Sterling Heights,
MI
48312-3402
United States
Phone: 586-264-2300
Fax: 586-264-2751
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Quote of the Day
Matthew 7:6
Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you.
Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you.
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The eighth of nine children, Patrick Visger was a ten-year-old Roman Catholic boy when his family first attended Bethesda in 1973. When Pat’s father died unexpectedly in 1980, just after Pat completed Bethesda’s Young Adult Catechism class, Pat began questioning the things of God. He went to college to study engineering, and along the way he met Julie, who he married in 1985. Their first daughter, Heather, was born a year later. Pat worked full-time while attending Lawrence Technological University until he earned a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. After Emily, their second daughter, was born, Julie suggested that she and Pat attend Bethesda’s Adult Catechism class. During that class in 1993, both Pat and Julie began to earnestly pursue God and ultimately turned their lives over to Jesus Christ. Soon after, they fully committed to Bethesda as their home church and began serving in various departments including nurseries, high school, Catechism, adult education, and the church council. During those years, Pat began to attend the Bethesda Bible Institute to deepen his understanding of the Word of God. When Bethesda was seeking a full-time ministry director in 2003, he discerned God prompting him to respond. In March 2003, Pat transitioned from his 18-year mechanical engineering and software development career to work at Bethesda full time. He was privileged to serve as Director of Catechism, Adult Education, and Men’s Ministry and was commissioned, licensed, then finally ordained as a minister. Along the way Pat also earned a Master’s degree in Biblical Studies from Trinity Theological Seminary. In 2016, he transitioned into the role of Senior Pastor with Julie serving alongside him as Executive Pastor of Ministries. When preaching and teaching the Gospel, Pat employs relatable life illustrations by drawing from his unique background. He and Julie are both thrilled and humbled to be leading the Bethesda congregation, and they are anticipating great things for the church and the surrounding community.
Pastor Julie
For many years, Julie Visger questioned the significance of Jesus. She grew up in the Catholic faith, yet she was far from understanding what a genuine relationship with Jesus looked like. She met Pat during her senior year of high school, and they married in 1985. The next few years included the arrival of two daughters, and Julie thoroughly enjoyed being a wife and stay-at-home mom while Pat worked as an engineer. She had absolutely no inclination that God had other plans for her future. In 1993, Julie began seeking a true relationship with Jesus and enrolled in Bethesda’s Adult Catechism class with Pat. She came to understand God’s grace, received salvation, and was filled with the Holy Spirit. After Catechism, Julie began serving the church wholeheartedly. She volunteered in the nurseries, served in the dining room, taught a class for women, and assisted in the high school department. In 1999, Pat and Julie developed the curriculum for a new class that they started together called New Journey, and in 2002 were welcomed onto the church council. Julie joined Bethesda’s staff in 2003, hired to direct the Visitors Ministry and Women’s Ministry. Later she took on the responsibility of overseeing the Men’s Ministry, Singles’ Ministry, Family Ministry, and Young Adult Ministry. Meanwhile she progressed from a commissioned to a licensed minister while completing studies at Trinity Theological Seminary, earning a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in Pastoral Ministry. When Pat transitioned into the role of Senior Pastor in 2016, Julie took on the role of Executive Pastor of Ministries. The desire of her heart is to see people from all generations come to the saving grace and knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ, be filled with His Spirit, grow in His Word, and use their God-given gifts and talents in His church. She is looking forward with great anticipation to all that God has in store for the future of Bethesda Christian Church.
The eighth of nine children, Patrick Visger was a ten-year-old Roman Catholic boy when his family first attended Bethesda in 1973. When Pat’s father died unexpectedly in 1980, just after Pat completed Bethesda’s Young Adult Catechism class, Pat began questioning the things of God. He went to college to study engineering, and along the way he met Julie, who he married in 1985. Their first daughter, Heather, was born a year later. Pat worked full-time while attending Lawrence Technological University until he earned a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. After Emily, their second daughter, was born, Julie suggested that she and Pat attend Bethesda’s Adult Catechism class. During that class in 1993, both Pat and Julie began to earnestly pursue God and ultimately turned their lives over to Jesus Christ. Soon after, they fully committed to Bethesda as their home church and began serving in various departments including nurseries, high school, Catechism, adult education, and the church council. During those years, Pat began to attend the Bethesda Bible Institute to deepen his understanding of the Word of God. When Bethesda was seeking a full-time ministry director in 2003, he discerned God prompting him to respond. In March 2003, Pat transitioned from his 18-year mechanical engineering and software development career to work at Bethesda full time. He was privileged to serve as Director of Catechism, Adult Education, and Men’s Ministry and was commissioned, licensed, then finally ordained as a minister. Along the way Pat also earned a Master’s degree in Biblical Studies from Trinity Theological Seminary. In 2016, he transitioned into the role of Senior Pastor with Julie serving alongside him as Executive Pastor of Ministries. When preaching and teaching the Gospel, Pat employs relatable life illustrations by drawing from his unique background. He and Julie are both thrilled and humbled to be leading the Bethesda congregation, and they are anticipating great things for the church and the surrounding community.
Pastor Julie
For many years, Julie Visger questioned the significance of Jesus. She grew up in the Catholic faith, yet she was far from understanding what a genuine relationship with Jesus looked like. She met Pat during her senior year of high school, and they married in 1985. The next few years included the arrival of two daughters, and Julie thoroughly enjoyed being a wife and stay-at-home mom while Pat worked as an engineer. She had absolutely no inclination that God had other plans for her future. In 1993, Julie began seeking a true relationship with Jesus and enrolled in Bethesda’s Adult Catechism class with Pat. She came to understand God’s grace, received salvation, and was filled with the Holy Spirit. After Catechism, Julie began serving the church wholeheartedly. She volunteered in the nurseries, served in the dining room, taught a class for women, and assisted in the high school department. In 1999, Pat and Julie developed the curriculum for a new class that they started together called New Journey, and in 2002 were welcomed onto the church council. Julie joined Bethesda’s staff in 2003, hired to direct the Visitors Ministry and Women’s Ministry. Later she took on the responsibility of overseeing the Men’s Ministry, Singles’ Ministry, Family Ministry, and Young Adult Ministry. Meanwhile she progressed from a commissioned to a licensed minister while completing studies at Trinity Theological Seminary, earning a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in Pastoral Ministry. When Pat transitioned into the role of Senior Pastor in 2016, Julie took on the role of Executive Pastor of Ministries. The desire of her heart is to see people from all generations come to the saving grace and knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ, be filled with His Spirit, grow in His Word, and use their God-given gifts and talents in His church. She is looking forward with great anticipation to all that God has in store for the future of Bethesda Christian Church.
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Bethesda Christian Church Sterling Heights Service Times
Sunday Services
We have Sunday services at 10:00 am each week and have implemented measures of social distancing and extra sanitization for your safety. Feel free to join us in person, or if you're staying on the cautious side, please join us online. Either way, we are excited to connect with you.
*ASL (American Sign Language) for the deaf and hard of hearing is offered at the 10am service on Sunday mornings. (Please sit at stage left on main floor near front)
Kids' Church
Grades Pre-K–5th (breaks during summer months)
Kids’ Church brings our kids together in a large group setting for a time of interactive Bible teaching, 'TreeHouse Time,' crafts and fun activities that are sure to make Sunday a highlight of your child’s week.
Rooted 1
Sundays at 9:00 am | Room 114
Focuses on questions and answers that are foundational to Christianity. Where did the Bible come from? Who is Jesus? What is the purpose of my life? Can I be assured of life after death? The Rooted 1 journey explores the answers to these questions and many more. As each question is posed, clear concise answers give a revelation of God’s plan and purpose for life.
Rooted Youth
Rooted Youth is a course teaching biblical foundations to ensure strong faith and good biblical knowledge. Anyone is welcome from 7th-9th grade. Click sign up to get into the next class.
Wednesday Lift
Wednesdays at 7:00 pm | Dining Room A
Join our Pastors on Wednesday evenings for a midweek lift. Evenings will include an encouragement from the Word of God, uplifting testimonies, and lifting prayer to the Lord.
Connection Classes
Sundays at 9:00 am
Our classes meet every Sunday at 9:00 am. We have something for everyone! Click the link to find out more about what we have to offer.
Service Times last updated on the 16th of November, 2021
We have Sunday services at 10:00 am each week and have implemented measures of social distancing and extra sanitization for your safety. Feel free to join us in person, or if you're staying on the cautious side, please join us online. Either way, we are excited to connect with you.
*ASL (American Sign Language) for the deaf and hard of hearing is offered at the 10am service on Sunday mornings. (Please sit at stage left on main floor near front)
Kids' Church
Grades Pre-K–5th (breaks during summer months)
Kids’ Church brings our kids together in a large group setting for a time of interactive Bible teaching, 'TreeHouse Time,' crafts and fun activities that are sure to make Sunday a highlight of your child’s week.
Rooted 1
Sundays at 9:00 am | Room 114
Focuses on questions and answers that are foundational to Christianity. Where did the Bible come from? Who is Jesus? What is the purpose of my life? Can I be assured of life after death? The Rooted 1 journey explores the answers to these questions and many more. As each question is posed, clear concise answers give a revelation of God’s plan and purpose for life.
Rooted Youth
Rooted Youth is a course teaching biblical foundations to ensure strong faith and good biblical knowledge. Anyone is welcome from 7th-9th grade. Click sign up to get into the next class.
Wednesday Lift
Wednesdays at 7:00 pm | Dining Room A
Join our Pastors on Wednesday evenings for a midweek lift. Evenings will include an encouragement from the Word of God, uplifting testimonies, and lifting prayer to the Lord.
Connection Classes
Sundays at 9:00 am
Our classes meet every Sunday at 9:00 am. We have something for everyone! Click the link to find out more about what we have to offer.
Service Times last updated on the 16th of November, 2021
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