Experience God's Love at Acworth's oldest African American Church
Experience God's Love at Acworth's oldest African American Church
Discover a community of believers dedicated to serving God, the great city of Acworth and others.
Join us Sunday Mornings for Church School at 10:00 AM Worship Service at 11:00 AM Mondays: bible study Zoom Meeting
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"It is here in the community, where men and women live their faith in their daily lives, that we can understand what a powerful force religion is in our society. It sustains the spiritual and moral values that bind us together, in all our diversity ."
ADDRESS BY PRESIDENT NELSON MANDELA, FEBRUARY 14, 1999
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Your donation will help restore Bethel A.M.E. Church to its glory and to create more opportunities for our congregation and the community.
Thank you to our supporters
About Bethel A.M.E.
Our Mission
Our Leadership
Our Mission
At Bethel A.M.E., we are dedicated to spreading the love and teachings of Jesus Christ to our community and beyond. Through our various ministries and programs, we strive to make a positive impact on the world around us.
Our History
Our Leadership
Our Mission
According to the cornerstone, Bethel AME Church was started by the hands of freed slaves in 1863, and has stood throughout time for over 160 years. Bethel A.M.E.’s church history recalls General Sherman’s march throughout Georgia. At the end of the Civil War, there were 200 freed slaves remaining in Acworth. The emancipated slaves imme
According to the cornerstone, Bethel AME Church was started by the hands of freed slaves in 1863, and has stood throughout time for over 160 years. Bethel A.M.E.’s church history recalls General Sherman’s march throughout Georgia. At the end of the Civil War, there were 200 freed slaves remaining in Acworth. The emancipated slaves immediately became a vital part of the Acworth community, and took on a monumental task, and used their artistry and skill to build a church. After the end of slavery, members of the Bethel A.M.E. church and Zion Hill Missionary Baptist church shared this church building. This tradition of alternating Sunday services lasted for many years until Zion Hill Missionary Baptist church moved to a more contemporary church building in 1914; while the members of the Bethel A.M.E. remained in the original church building built by the freed slaves. After purchasing one acre of land in 1871, the present sanctuary of Bethel AME Church began construction, sometime between 1871 and 1882, when George McDonnell, Benjamin Davenport and Mitchell Saddler, trustees of Bethel, purchased one acre of land from L.L. Robertson for the sum of $27.
Bethel, known as “The Church on the Hill,” is home to the historic Bell that rang
out as the voice of the community. The bell
once announced Sunday morning and holiday
services as well as the neighborhood “fire
alarm.” It rang out the heart of a congregation
that focused on loving God, God's Church,
and God's people. One of the early members was J.R. Fleming, who was appointed pastor from 1895 through 1897. In September 1990, under the leadership of Rev. Delman O. Smith, Bethel went from meeting every first and third Sunday to a full station Church. In 1994, the Rev. Samuel S. Giddings was assigned as the Pastor of Bethel. Rev. Giddings was instrumental in taking the necessary steps in having Bethel placed on the Local and National Historic Registry. Many pastors have graced Bethel's pulpit to preach and teach God's word. Bethel have a rich history of serving others and sharing the message of Christ with all who will listen. The building now stands in much need of repairs and it is our prayer that this beautiful Church building will be restored.
Our Leadership
Our Leadership
Our Leadership
Our church is led by our Senior Pastor Orna Husbands who has served at Bethel A.M.E. for the last 2 years with a refreshed spirit of renewal. Pastor Husbands has led the charge to renovate this incredible temple to its original glory. She is committed to ensuring that Bethel A.M.E continues to serve the greater Acworth communities with an
Our church is led by our Senior Pastor Orna Husbands who has served at Bethel A.M.E. for the last 2 years with a refreshed spirit of renewal. Pastor Husbands has led the charge to renovate this incredible temple to its original glory. She is committed to ensuring that Bethel A.M.E continues to serve the greater Acworth communities with an agape love. She is a servant leader after God's own heart. She is building a dedicated team of lay leaders who are committed to serving our congregation and community.
Tea Brunch
$25.00
Celebrating women as well as seeking the community's help in financially supporting Bethel AME Church restoration project.
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Bethel A.M.E. - 4826 School St, Acworth, GA 30101
