Upcoming events.
2026 Gospel Run
Let’s Get Moving!
The Health Ministry cordially invites all BT family and friends to participate in the Gospel Run/Walk!
Join Team BT Blaze the Trail on Saturday, September 12th at 8:00 AM at Oakwood Beach! Whether you’re running, walking, or bringing the kids out, there’s something for everyone!
Register today and be a part of this powerful experience.
https://raceroster.com/events/2026/114936/chicago-gospel-run-2026
City Wide Back To School Picnic
📚 CITY WIDE BACK TO SCHOOL PICNIC! 🎒
The Harvey Pastoral Association invites the community to our City Wide Back to School Picnic on Saturday, August 1st from 11:00 AM–3:00 PM at Bethlehem Temple Missionary Baptist Church, 20 E. 147th Street, Harvey, IL.
Enjoy a day of fun, food, games, school supplies, and community fellowship as we prepare our students for a successful school year!
BT, We Need Your Help! Please donate new school supplies to help bless local students. If you need a list of needed items, please contact the church office.
Donation Deadline: Sunday, July 26, 2026
A collection box is located in the vestibule for your donations.
Thank you for helping us make a difference in the lives of our children! 📚✏️🎒
Leadership Legacy Sunday
Leadership Legacy Sunday
Join us on Sunday, July 12th for a powerful Legacy Sunday. Experience “A Walk Through the Promise: Faith, Leadership & Legacy” as we celebrate God’s faithfulness across generations and honor the legacy of leadership that continues to shape our ministry. Immediately following our morning worship service, don’t miss our Legacy Experience, a special interactive journey through Bethlehem Temple’s rich history. Come celebrate the past, embrace the present, and look forward to the future God has promised. Invite your family, friends, and loved ones to be part of this unforgettable day
2026 Graduation Sunday
It’s time to celebrate our amazing graduates!
Join us for Graduation Sunday on Sunday, June 28th at 11:00 AM as we honor and recognize the accomplishments of the Class of 2026. We are excited to celebrate every graduate from kindergarten, elementary school, high school, college, trade school, and beyond for all of their hard work, dedication, and success.
If you or someone in your family is graduating this year, please make sure to complete the graduate recognition form. The deadline to submit all information is Sunday, June 14th. Don’t miss this opportunity to be included in this special celebration!
BT Family, let’s come together to encourage, support, and congratulate our graduates as they step into their next season. Congratulations Class of 2026 — we are proud of you and can’t wait to celebrate all that God is doing in your lives!
Scholarship & Leadership Legacy Award
Rev. Dr. J.C. Smith
Scholarship & Leadership Legacy Award Application
The Rev. Dr. J.C. Smith Scholarship Application is now available on the BT Website! This scholarship honors the legacy and impact of our beloved founding pastor and supports students continuing their educational journey.
In addition, the Leadership Legacy Award Application is now open as well! We encourage all eligible applicants to apply today.
The deadline to submit both applications is June 28th, and scholarship presentations will take place during Leadership Legacy Sunday on July 12th.
APPLY TODAY!!
PRINT THE APPLICATIONS, COMPLETE IT IN FULL, AND RETURN IT TO THE CHURCH OFFICE.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1e3dmUGDkYNfzLtJZ1RwMncHr_gYTxPyP?usp=share_link
Chosen Picnic
Chosen Picnic
Bethlehem Temple Family, it’s time for one of the most exciting events of Youth Month!
Join us on Saturday, June 27, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM for our Chosen Picnic at Bethlehem Temple M.B. Church, located at 20 E. 147th Street in Harvey, Illinois.
Come out and enjoy an afternoon filled with food, fellowship, fun, and friendly competition for the entire family! Activities will include:
🏰 Bounce House
🏎️ Go-Karts
🍖 BT BBQ Rib-Off Competition
🍦 Ice Cream Truck
🏐 Outdoor Games & Fellowship
This year we’re adding our Friendly Rib Competition, where grill masters can show off their skills and compete for bragging rights!
As we continue celebrating our Youth Month theme, “Choose to be Chosen,” we invite everyone to come together for a day of laughter, connection, and unforgettable memories.
Bring your family, invite a friend, and come ready for a great time. We look forward to seeing you there!
Interested in competing in the RIB-OFF? Sign up today!
Discipleship Academy “I Didn’t Know That”
Discipleship Academy: I Didn’t Know That Part 2!
A powerful 5-week session every Monday beginning June 1, 2026 at 7PM.
Come grow deeper in God’s Word, ask questions, and discover truths that will strengthen your faith and understanding.
Registration is now open on the BT website — sign up today!
2026 Women’s Day
Women’s Ministry
Join us for our 2026 Women’s Day Celebration:
Sunday, May 24th as we gather under the theme: “Faith Over Feelings” Psalm 147:3. Come expecting a powerful worship experience, encouragement, healing, and a mighty Word from our special guest speaker, OUR VERY OWN Elder Janet Ayers.
Women’s Ministry Weekend
Faith Over Feelings
Join us on Saturday, May 23, 2026
Brunch at Bethlehem Temple at 10:00 AM.
We will then depart by bus at 1:00 PM as we travel to Drury Lane Theatre to enjoy the stage production Father of the Bride, beginning at 3:00 PM.
Your cost is $145 per person, which includes brunch, transportation, theatre admission, and your Women’s Ministry shirt.
Shirt only will be $25
Registration is open TODAY!
Come experience healing, joy, and sisterhood as we walk in faith together!
PreacHER Revival
PreacHER Revival
BT FAMILY!!! It’s time to be REVIVED, REFRESHED, and REIGNITED! Join us for our PreacHER Revival—three powerful nights you do NOT want to miss!
📅 Wednesday, April 29th at 7PM
🔥 Elder Lisa Ballard – Sunrise MB Church, Chicago
📅 Wednesday, May 6th at 7PM
🔥 Lady Regina Crider-Taylor – Bright Star Church, Chicago
📅 Wednesday, May 13th at 7PM
🔥 Rev. Dr. Allison Henderson-Brooks – Historic Hill First Baptist Church, Athens, Georgia
Ladies—and ALL are welcome—come expecting a WORD, a MOVE, and a BREAKTHROUGH!
Marriage Ministry
Love, Language & The Power of Connection
The Marriage Ministry invites you to an inspiring evening of Cuisine, Communication, and Connection at Bethlehem Temple M.B. Church on Friday, April 24th from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
Come and enjoy a special time designed to strengthen relationships, encourage meaningful conversation, and deepen connection through biblical principles inspired by James 1:19 KJV.
Join us for an evening of fellowship, enrichment, and love. We look forward to seeing you there!
Register TODAY
Discipleship Academy
“I didn’t know THAT!”
Join us for Discipleship Academy: I Didn’t Know That! — a 5-week Bible study experience designed to open your eyes, deepen your understanding, and strengthen your walk with God.
🗓 Every Mondays
⏰ 7:00 PM
📅 Starting March 2nd
📍 Bethlehem Temple MB Church
Come ready to learn, ask questions, grow, and discover truths you didn’t even know were there. This is for new believers, seasoned saints, and everybody in between!
BT Family — let’s grow together! We’ll see you there!
Register NOW!
57th Church Anniversary
Join us as we celebrate our 57th Church Anniversary
“The Goodness of God.”
We’ll be celebrating every Sunday in March at 11:00 a.m., rooted in Psalm 145:1–9.
✨ March 8th — We welcome Rev. Dr. Steven D. Lewis, Sr. of True Vine M.B. Church, followed by a Cake & Ice Cream Social immediately after service.
✨ March 15th — We welcome Rev. Jerrold Smith of Macedonia M. B. Church AND food, games, a raffle immediately following service.
REGISTER NOW!!!!
✨ March 22nd — We welcome Rev. Dr. Russell B. Harris, Sr. of God Is Us Church, and get ready for our 1969 Nostalgia Candy Bag Giveaway right after service.
Come celebrate, reflect, and rejoice with us in 57 years of God’s goodness! 🙌💙
The Bereavement Ministry This is What Therapy Looks Like
The Care & Bereavement Ministry
“This Is What Therapy Looks Like”
Saturday, February 28th from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM.
Featuring
Rev. Jennifer Strayhorn on Faith
Tawana Trammell on Family
Dr. Carmesha Smith on Community
Register
Black Business Expo
✨Calling All Entrepreneurs & Creatives✨
Be part of Bethlehem Temple’s 4th Annual Black Business Expo!
Showcase your brand, connect with the community, and celebrate excellence in Black business.
📅 Sunday, February 22nd
🕐 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
🎯 Vendor Applications Are Now Open!
Submit your application for a chance to be selected as one of our featured vendors at this year’s expo. Spaces are limited - apply early!
📲 Follow @btmbchurch for updates!
#BlackBusinessExpo #SupportBlackBusiness #BTMBChurch #BT #BethlehemTempleMBChurch #VendorCall
Learn More
https://www.bethlehemtemplembchurch.org/youth
IT’S TAX TIME
It’s that time of year, tax season is here!
If you need a copy of your 2025 Contribution Statement, email the church office at btemple@ameritech.net to request your statement.
Youth Ministry
WE NEED YOUR HELP
Kingdom Culture, ages 13–18, needs leaders to help with lessons, discussions, and activities.
Kidz Connection, ages 5–12, is looking for teachers, assistants, check-in helpers, playtime supervisors, and support for our children with special needs.
All volunteers will go through an application and screening process, because serving our youth is a sacred responsibility.
Click for more information
9th Pastoral Anniversary
Home & Home
A Legacy in Four Quarters + Overtime
Leadership through Worship, Word, & Fellowship
Every Sunday in November – 5 Weeks of Celebration!
THE GAME PLAN!
Quarter 1 – Nov. 2nd 🏀 VISION (Home) Habakkuk 2:2
Quarter 2 – Nov. 9th 🏀 UNITY (Away - Joint Service) 1 Corinthians 12:12
Quarter 3 – Nov. 16th 🏀 PRESSING (Home) 2 Corinthians 4:8–9
Quarter 4 – Nov. 23rd 🏀 FINISH (Home - Joint Service) 2 Timothy 4:7
Overtime – Nov. 30th 🏀 CELEBRATION (Home) Ephesians 3:20
Come celebrate 9 years of faithful leadership!
Special Guest Preachers & Fellowship Every Sunday!
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Hallelujah Fall Fest
🎉 Hallelujah Fall Fest 🎉
Join us at Bethlehem Temple MB Church for an evening of fun, food, and fellowship!
📅 Thursday, October 31st
🕕 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 20 E 147th St, Harvey, IL 60426
Enjoy Free Candy, Free Food, and Free Games for the whole family!
Bring your kids, invite your friends, and let’s celebrate together with a safe, fun, and festive night.
Book Signing Event. "Be The Church" by Rev. Jeffrey L. Smith
📖 Book Signing Event:
"Be The Church" by Rev. Jeffrey L. Smith
Date: October 19, 2025
After morning service in the Fellowship Hall
Come celebrate with us and support our Pastor’s newest work! Autographed Books available at a special low price - $10.00 Paraphernalia on sale Fellowship & Light treats served
Marriage Ministry
What Do You Want S'more Of In Your Marriage?
MARRIED COUPLES!!!! Come out for campfire, conversation, food, and fun! SIGN UP TODAY!
Sign up here!
Gospel Run
Click the link below
2025 — Chicago Gospel Run 2025 — Race Roster — Registration, Marketing, Fundraising
Early Registration period, March 1-April 1, $25.00.
Contact the Church office with any questions or concerns.
Jammin’ with the Seniors
Seniors (Ages 65 & Up)!
Join us for “Jammin’ with the Seniors” — a special time of Recognition, Food, and FUN!
Saturday, August 23rd
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Register now:
PNBC - Late Night Preaching
Our Pastor, Rev Jeffery Smith will be bringing the word at the PNBC Annual Session on Tuesday July 22 at 9:30pm. WE WANT BT IN THE PLACE. Please sign up if you need transportation.
Also If you are interested in going to the Presidents Night on Wednesday July 23 at 7:30pm and need transportation.
Register Here