Bethany christian services is the nation's largest christian nonprofit dedicated to prioritizing family well being We support children & families through foster care, family strengthening, refugee & immigrant care, adoption, and pregnancy counseling Join us through giving, volunteering, or advocacy to make a lasting difference in children’s lives. Bringing all people into the life, family, and purpose of god. A fair number of fig, almond and olive trees surround the houses. Bethany college offers 40+ undergraduate and graduate programs
Small classes, personalized support and a beautiful campus in bethany, wv. According to luke, our lord’s ascension took place near bethany (luke 24:50, 51). The name bethany has biblical origins and holds spiritual significance In the bible, bethany is a village near jerusalem where jesus performed miracles and where his friends mary, martha, and lazarus lived Bethany exists to equip the next generation of disciples Through training, sending, and partnering, our ministries prepare kingdom builders to advance the good news of jesus christ.
It is home to approximately 5,200 residents. The name bethany is translated by some to mean “house of figs,” as there are many fig trees and palms in the area Others translate it as “house of misery,” speculating that bethany was a designated place for the sick and those with contagious diseases.
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