This Week at BCC
What’s Happening This Week at BCC?
Exciting things are happening at BCC! Stay updated by visiting this page or reading our weekly emails. Check the latest email communication HERE. If you’re not receiving our emails and would like to, contact julie@bismarckcc.org.
Potluck Meal
Join us for a potluck meal on Sunday, February 23rd, immediately following the worship service. Bring a dish to share and enjoy delicious food and fellowship!
Membership at BCC
The Leadership Team at BCC has been working over the past few months to update our bylaws and clarify what it means to be a part of Bismarck Community Church. On February 16th, a special meeting was held with the congregation to discuss the new bylaws and membership at BCC. If you were unable to attend, you can view the meeting minutes HERE. You can also click HERE to learn about the process the Leadership Team uses to determine membership. If you have any questions about membership or anything else related to BCC, please join us for our Next Steps class on April 6th, immediately following the worship service during the discipleship class hour. Additionally, feel free to reach out to any of our elders, deacons, or staff members who make up the Leadership Team with any questions you may have.
Ash Wednesday Service
Join us on March 5th at 6pm for Ash Wednesday service.
Profession of Faith Class for Students
BCC is providing an opportunity for students to explore what it means to publicly profess their faith in Jesus. This 4-week class will be held after the worship service, during the discipleship hour, on March 16th, 23rd and April 6th and 13th. If you have questions, contact our Youth Discipleship Coordinator, Vanessa Bales by emailing her at vanessa@bismarckcc.org.
Help Us Get Ready for Easter Activities!
Easter falls on Sunday, April 20th! Over the next couple of months, we’ll be planning some exciting activities for the kids, including an Easter egg hunt. There will also be a special surprise for the older kids. If you’d like to contribute by purchasing items to help make this event a success, please take a look at THIS Amazon wish list for the items we need.
Mission Updates
Global Neighbors has some immediate needs. Read THIS letter from Co-Director, Leah Hargrove. Also, HERE is a neat story that Leah told recently which highlights this organization’s work. Check out the update from Global Neighbors in this video:
Heaven’s Helpers is a ministry that BCC has supported for many years through financial contributions and service opportunities. You can read their latest letter to supporters HERE. Did you know that Heaven’s Helpers operates multiple ministries? Take a look at THIS brochure to learn more about all they do.
Each year, BCC raises funds to provide and serve a meal at the Dream Center. You can read their latest newsletter HERE. Mark your calendar—our next opportunity to serve at The Dream Center is on March 20th, 2025.
Take a look at THIS video update from Freedom Fellowship.
HERE is a newsletter update from Naomi Rust with Athletes in Action. You can follow what is happening with Naomi’s ministry HERE.
Children’s Hope Chest Jemo Carepoint
BCC sponsors 3 kids from the Jemo, Ethiopia Children’s Hope Chest project. Learn more about 2 of these children HERE. Also, check out THIS VIDEO from the recent trip to the Jemo Carepoint. Click HERE to discover how you can contribute to the Jemo Weaving project, our current capital project.
Prayer Gathering
Each Wednesday evening at 6pm at the church there will be a gathering of people meeting to pray together. Everyone is invited! If you have any needs you would like prayed for, please share them by completing this FORM.
Women’s Bible Study
Each week on Tuesdays, all women are invited to attend a Bible study from 12-1pm at the church. Feel free to bring your lunch and eat during the study.
2024-25 Ministry Year Calendar Available
You can access the new ministry year’s calendar HERE. Printed versions of this calendar are available at the Connect Corner. You can also access an online version of BCC’s event calendar HERE.
Sign Up to Serve at BCC
Each week it takes over 20 volunteers to make the Sunday worship service and discipleship classes happen. No matter your age or stage, there is probably an area where you can help. If you have a desire to serve, you can see the options and sign up to serve HERE. If you have questions or want to sign up in person, see Julie at the Connect Corner after the worship service on Sundays or email her at julie@bismarckcc.org.
Sunday Morning Worship Service
At Bismarck Community Church, we meet weekly for worship on Sunday mornings at 10am. We always hope you can join us in person, but if you miss a week, you can stay connected by watching past week’s sermons HERE or by listening to podcast versionsHERE. You can also watch the live stream of our service HERE or on our FACEBOOK PAGE.
Have Questions?
If you have questions about anything at all at BCC, we want to help. On Sunday mornings you can drop by the Connect Corner and get answers to many of your questions. Our BCC Leadership Team, which is made up of elders, deacons and church staff, is an excellent source for information. To see photos and get contact information for any of the Leadership Team members, click HERE. You can also ask anything on our online ASK FORM, and we will try our best to answer you back quickly.