EVANGELISM:
"Go therefore and
make
disciples of all nations..."
Matt 28:19-20 (ESV)
Jesus Christ's great commission is
the heart of
our ministry at Bethlehem.
Our worship, study, fellowship, service, and outreach ministries seek
to help
people understand the Gospel of Jesus Christ and grow as His
disciples. Classes are available to assist congregation
members
in sharing God's Word with
others.
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BIBLE
STUDY: "If you abide in
My Word,
you are truly My disciples, and you will
know the truth, and the truth
will set you free." John 8:31-32 (ESV)
Through His Word, God speaks
directly to His people,
equipping them with His power and counsel for their daily lives. Many
opportunities to study God's Word are available throughout the month at
Bethlehem.
Formal
Sunday classes, men's Bible breakfast, women's Bible study, Wednesday
morning Bible
study, and
home Bible study groups are among the variety of opportunities for
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MUSIC: "I will sing praise to
Your name, O Most
High" Psalm 9:2b (ESV)
An excellent church music
program assists worshippers at Bethlehem
in offering their praises to Almighty God. The program consists of an
Adult Vocal Choir, English
Handbell Choir, soloists, organists, and other instrumentalists; all of
which contribute to
the rich traditional Lutheran liturgical worship.
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CHILDREN'S
MINISTRIES: "...bring
them (children)
up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord."
Ephesians 6:4 (ESV)
Recognizing its responsibilities to
assist parents
in the Christian training and upbringing of their children, Bethlehem
offers a program of children's ministry
for the congregation's and community's families. These ministries
include a Lutheran
Day School
(all-day kindergarten through 8th grade), Sunday
School,
Children's Music, and Vacation Bible School.
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YOUTH
MINISTRY: "Let
no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in
speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity." 1
Timothy 4:12 (ESV)
Through its groups for junior high,
senior high and
young adults, Bethlehem
offers opportunities for fellowship, service, worship, study, and
growth to
young people. The many activities in our Youth Ministry program are
designed to
bring young people together in a Christian setting.
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FELLOWSHIP:
"And all believed were
together and had all things in common." Acts 2:44
(ESV)
Christian fellowship
provides for
people to be strengthened and encouraged by one another in their walk
with the
Lord. Fellowship groups such as Lamplighters, Seekers, Malachi, and the
One
Spirit strive to reach out and meet people's spiritual and
personal needs. Also periodic congregation-wide
activities promoting the unity of the Church under Christ. |
