OUR MINISTRY

 

EVANGELISM

"Go and make disciples of all nations..." Matt 28:19-20

This great command of Jesus Christ is the focus of our ministry at Bethlehem. Our worship, study, fellowship, service, and outreach ministries seek to help people become believers in Jesus Christ and grow as His disciples. Special classes are available to assist congregation members in sharing God's Word with others.

BIBLE STUDY

"If you continue in My Word, you are truly My disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free." John 8:31-32

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 classes, men's Bible breakfast, women's Bible study, men's Bible study, and home Bible study groups are among the variety of opportunities for Bible study.

MUSIC

"I will sing praise to Thy name, O Most High" Psalm 9:2b

An uplifting program of excellent church music assists the worshippers at Bethlehem in offering their praises to Almighty God. An Adult Vocal Choir, English Handbell Choir, soloists, organists, and other instrumentalists contribute to the rich Lutheran tradition of liturgical worship.

CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES

"...bring them (children) up in the training and instruction of the Lord." Ephesians 6:4

Recognizing its responsibilities to assist parents in the Christian training and upbringing of their children, Bethlehem offers a full program of ministry for the children of the congregation and community. These ministries include a Lutheran Day School (all-day kindergarten through 5th grade), Sunday School, Children's Music, and Vacation Bible School.

YOUTH MINISTRY

"Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith, and in purity." 1 Timothy 4:12

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.

FELLOWSHIP

"All the believers were together and had everything in common." Acts 2:44

Christian fellowship provides opportunities 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 attempt to reach out to the people's needs. Periodic congregation-wide activities also contribute to the uniting of the Church under Christ.