Welcome to Bethel Church!
Here is all you will need to know before we see you in church
Our Story
Over 75 Years of Faith and Community
On April 24, 1949, twenty-one believers gathered in the Odd Fellows' Hall for the first service of Bethel Temple Assembly of God. What began as a small group with a big vision has grown into a thriving church that has touched countless lives.
From the beginning, Bethel has been unique—completely self-supporting and built through the faith and sacrifice of our congregation. When we needed our first building, God provided. When we outgrew that space, He provided again. Each step of our journey has been marked by His faithfulness.
Our famous "Prayer Changes Things" sign became a Rapid City landmark, and people throughout the community knew us as a church where prayer really worked. We've always been a close-knit family with a heart for service—raising up young people for ministry, caring for military families from Ellsworth Air Force Base, and sending missionaries around the world.
Through three different locations and decades of faithful ministry, one thing remains constant: God's provision and our commitment to being a light in our community.
Our story continues today as we serve families, build faith, and trust God for the future He has planned.
Site of the first services (Odd Fellow’s Hall) April 24, 1949
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What to Expect
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We Shoot for an Hour and 15 minutes
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For our first time guests we have saved parking for you right at the Front of the Building. There is even a sign that says “First Time Guest Parking” !
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We believe church isn't about having it all figured out - it's about growing together, supporting one another, and discovering God's love in community. You don't need to dress a certain way, know all the songs, or have your life perfectly together. Just come as you are.
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As an Assembly of God church, you can expect a service that includes contemporary worship music, prayer time, a sermon focused on Biblical teaching, and opportunities for personal prayer.
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Yes! we have:
Nursery (0- 2 years)
Pre-K (2-4 Years)
Elementary (K-5th graders
You Belong Here!
No matter where you are in your faith journey, you have a place at Bethel Church. Whether you're exploring faith for the first time, returning after time away, or looking for a new church home, our community welcomes you with open arms.
We believe church isn't about having it all figured out - it's about growing together, supporting one another, and discovering God's love in community. You don't need to dress a certain way, know all the songs, or have your life perfectly together. Just come as you are.
Our doors are open, our hearts are ready, and there's a seat waiting for you this Sunday. We can't wait to meet you and show you what makes our church family so special.