The humble beginnings of the ministry that would become Bethany started as an inter-denominational Sunday school held in the Prince of Wales Public School.  The first session was on May 22, 1949 and came together as a result of Lloyd Thompson’s vision for an outreach into the Korah Township on the west side of the Sault.  Others from First Baptist Church partnered with him in teaching the Word of God.  By 1954, a simple 36’ x 30’ building was completed debt-free on Nichol Avenue for the ministry to begin meeting.  

In early 1989, an offer was made to purchase the property of the current location of the church and the first service was held there on March 26, 1995. The church building itself is completely accessible on one level with a “Gymnatorium” which seats 320.  

Bethany is located at the west end of the city of Sault Ste Marie. There are several subdivisions within a 2 kilometer radius and over 16000 people within a 7 kilometer radius of the church.

Missions have always been an important part of our church. We support 16 missionaries or mission agencies both at home and internationally. We support our local summer camps and their workers, as well.