Bethea Retirement Community

04/27/2026

Today is National Gummy Bear Day! To celebrate, we hid 50 gummy bears around campus for staff and residents to find 💙 They had a great time searching for them and turning them in for prizes! 🩷💚💛

04/27/2026

"So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love" (1 Corinthians 13:13)

At the time when postage stamp machines were placed in the lobbies of post offices, an older lady continued to stand in line to buy her stamps. When she was told by the clerk that she did not have to stand in line anymore, but could use the machine, she replied that she did not want to use the machine, because it did not talk to her and did not ask to see pictures of her grandchildren. She liked talking to the clerks. She liked knowing people cared about her. God created us for relationships. We all need the love of others. We need each other. What a great blessing to have friends who care for us!

Pastor Jeff

04/23/2026

We love our maintenance team and their new ride! 💙

04/18/2026

04/13/2026

We had lots of fun at our friends and family egg hunt last week 🐣🐰🩷

04/13/2026

Thieves try to steal from us every day. They are not pickpockets. They are trying to steal your money through phony text messages claiming to be from the DMV, or a phone call trying to get into your bank account through a fake offer of a loan.

The devil tries to steal everything good in your life. He will try to steal your peace and replace it with anxiety. He will try to steal your trust in God and replace it with doubt.

Jesus said a thief comes to steal, kill, and destroy, but I have come to give you abundant life (John 10:10).

Just like you don’t fall for the schemes of thieves who try to steal your money, don’t fall for the schemes of the devil. Trust God to meet your needs every day. Accept the joy of your salvation.

Pastor Jeff

04/13/2026

We are helping to sponsor the Miracle League Braves this season ❤️⚾️

Come cheer us on at one of our upcoming games at the Miracle League fields located at 2711 Pamplico Highway!

04/08/2026

Upcoming events in May 💙 Save the date now!

04/05/2026

After the Resurrection

What did the disciples do after the resurrection of Jesus? No doubt it took them a while to comprehend that Jesus rose from the dead. After they had a few weeks to process it, and the risen Jesus appeared to them many times, Jesus told them what He wanted them to do next.

"You will be My witnesses..." (Acts 1:8)

Jesus wanted the apostles to tell everyone in the world about His life, death, and resurrection, and more importantly, why He died and conquered death. On Easter we celebrated our Savior. Now, He wants us to tell the good news to all we know. The following song expresses what Jesus wants us to do after the resurrection.

He Is Risen From the Dead

Spread the glad truth far and wide
Christ once dead is now alive
God the Son nailed to a cross
Rose from death to save the lost
For men He was crucified
Wrath for sins there satisfied
“Do not fear” the angel said
“He is risen from the dead!”

He is risen! Hail our living head
He is risen! Grace unmerited
He is risen! Let the news be spread
Christ is risen from the dead!

Pastor Jeff

04/01/2026

We dropped off 14 Easter baskets today for our friends at Trent Hill 🐣🩷

03/30/2026

Join us this Thursday! 💙

Join us for Seniors with Hope in April!

03/30/2026

There are great lessons from the last week of the life of Jesus on earth – often called Holy Week.

God Is Working Even When It Seems Like Hope is Lost

The cross looked like the end. To the world, it appeared that evil had won. But through that very moment, God was accomplishing salvation for all who come to Jesus by faith.

What feels like defeat in your life may be God’s hidden work. The cross reminds us that God often does His greatest work in the darkest moments. It also reminds us that Jesus gave His life so we can have forgiveness of all of our sins.

Surrender Leads to Resurrection Life

Jesus surrendered to His Father’s will, and it led to His resurrection.

When you surrender your will, your plans, and your control to God, you make room for His power to work in your life. When you trust in Jesus as your Savior, you receive eternal life.

Ask God to help you trust Him when you feel weak, believe Him when life feels dark, and surrender your life to Him. The cross was not the end. It was on the cross that Jesus gave His life for you, and it was through His resurrection that He provided for you to live with Him forever!

The angel told the women, “Don’t be afraid, because I know you are looking for Jesus who was crucified. He is not here. For He has risen, just as He said” (Matthew 28:5-6)

Pastor Jeff