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We hope you
feel a warm welcome We have all been in that situation of visiting a church for the first time either with a friend, family member, or just on our own. It is our desire that you feel comfortable and easily able to join in worship and fellowship. Let us know if this is your first visit. There are good things to know like where the Sunday school is for the kids, or what the adult ed class is for that day, or how to commune, or where to find the coffee and treats after worship! Following the Directions and Campus Map on the website, feel free to park in any of the lots as you make your way to the sanctuary,
the largest building on the campus (this is also where the church offices are located). There are several
Sunday worship times and every other month a Saturday service as well. Sundays: Services are at 8:00, 9:00, and 10:30AM with Holy Communion distributed at every service and available to all worshipers. The worship style is blended. Dress is casual. When you arrive, please fill out a visitor card located in the pew racks and place it in the plate during the offering. If you'd like to chat with a pastor, please indicate this. You will also find a Welcome brochure near the entrance that describes the many opportunities for getting to know people and helping to serve the wider community. Hearing assisted devices and large print bulletins are available for those who need them. Please see the ushers for assistance. For parents who need it, there is a Comfort Room in the back of the
sanctuary. Also, note that Sunday School "Learning Circles"
start after the Children's Message during the 9 am worship service.
Please check where you will pick them up after the service. We believe that Holy Communion is truly a gift from God and is therefore offered at every service and for all ages at the discretion of the parents. You may commune either by "intinction" where the piece of bread (there is also a gluten free option) is dipped in wine or grape juice, or a common cup is offered as well. Sunday Education
Opportunities: ~9:15 - 10:00 am Sunday School "Learning Circles" for Preschool thru 6th grade (NOTE: starts after Children's Message during worship) 10:00 - 10:30 am Children's Choir (Can read, K-6th Grade) practice in the Family Center (the building directly across from the sanctuary) 10:30 - 11:00 am Children's Chimers (Can read, K-6th Grade) practice in the Family Center 10:30 - 11:30 am "Revolution" (7-12th Grade) in the Family Center If you have any questions feel free to call or email the church office. A pastor would be happy to talk with you. If you have questions
about what exactly a "Lutheran" Church is or about Christianity in general, a good weblink is:
It is our privilege to have you visit and we hope that you will find this a good place on your journey of faith. God bless! We welcome those interested to join as new members About every four months, a New Member Class is offered for those who are thinking about joining the church or are
just interested in learning more about Christianity and a Lutheran perspective. During a Sunday service, there is a brief
ceremony for installing new members with a luncheon and orientation following the 10:30 am. service and concluding at 2 pm.
Child care is provided. If you would like to make Bethlehem your church home or if you would like more information, please make a note of
that on a visitor card and place it in an offering plate this Sunday. |
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