Bethel Chapel was built in 1976. The beginnings of this new congregation goes back to the days when Pastor D.H. Waggoner filled the pulpit for the country Baptist Church known as the Germantown Baptist Church, which was located east of Fessenden. When this group disbanded and the church was moved, the congregation of Bethel Chapel was organized and services were held in the Carrington Adventist Church while plans were being made for a new building.

After Rev. Waggoner retired, the position was filled by Rev. David Davidson, a native of Indiana.

The church is an interdenominational group affiliated with the Assembly of God, especially in regards to its camping program.

First service at new Chapel Sunday

(Independent, April 14, 1976)

Carrington's newest church will begin using its facility Sunday, April 18. Sunday school will start at 10 a.m. with morning worship at 11. A special musical program will be held at 7:30 p.m.

The beginnings of this new congregation go back to the days when Pastor D.H. Waggoner filled the pulpit for the country Baptist Church known as Germantown Baptist Church, which was located about nine miles east of Fessenden on Highway 15.

Following the closing down of that group, the church building was moved to Carrington and is currently being used by Faith Baptist Church. The congregation of Bethel Chapel was organized and services were held in the Carrington Adventist Church while plans were being laid for a new building.

The construction firm of Braunberger Brothers of Finley was contacted for the new structure.

The official dedication of the new building is being planned for this fall, which will allow time to finish a lot of outside work - lawn, parking area, etc.

The Chapel is planning an open house at that time, but the public is invited to come and look over the building at any time.

Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 234