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Bethlehem Center and ARCH Ministries are two special ministries of the Spartanburg District that are dependent on donations and volunteers. We encourage your support!
Bethlehem Center (Spartanburg)
397 Highland Ave.
Spartanburg, SC 29304
Telephone: 864-582-7158
Website: www.bethlehemctr.org
The Bethlehem Community Center is a multi-service agency providing an array of programs to the residents of Spartanburg County. The Center's day care facility has the capacity to serve 48 children between the ages of two and five. The outreach department facilitates client-centered referrals, provides emergency assistance with food, electrical, heating and rental payments as well as coordinates self-empowerment focused programming. The community service department provides numerous programs related to after-school tutorial services, fine arts (dance, dramas, piano lessons and arts), sports and recreational activities, scouting, seasonal camping, primary prevention and leadership programs for community youth. Programs for adults include Bible studies and fellowship, nutritional programs, sewing and craft classes. A computer lab is maintained for all program participants and community residents. The facility is also available to host other agency sponsored programs to serve the community. Financial and volunteer support for the programs and services are needed.
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ARCH Ministries
Jo Anne Smith, Program Director
P.O. Box 143
Arcadia, SC 29320
Telephone: 864-576-3042
Email: joansmitz1@aol.com
ARCH Ministries is an after school program serving Hispanic, Caucasian and African American children. The program is located at Arcadia United Methodist Church. The students attend Arcadia Elementary School and live in the Arcadia and Una communities of Spartanburg County. Ninety-eight percent of the participants receive free or reduced price lunch.
The man purpose of ARCH is to help students with their homework and to implement Voyager, an accelerated reading program. The ministry provides educational activities, recreation, refreshments and enrichment opportunities in a nurturing environment.
