Our Church's History : Bethel Bible Church Located at 3225 West 96th Street, came into existence on September 11, 1966 as a result of a merger of two churches. The churches were Bethel Baptist Church of Evergreen Park and Grace Bible Church of Chicago. Bethel Baptist Church was established in 1942 with Reverend J. J. Althuis as pastor. The first church building was formerly Leppin's Saloon at...