Announcements

Electricity was restored at 5:30 pm! Thanks be to God!

As of 3:30 pm on March 14, 2026, Bethlehem is without power due to electrical outages in the area. We will still have worship this weekend, Saturday at 6 pm and Sunday at 8:00 am and 10:30 am. You may wish to bring a light for reading the service bulletin and an extra layer as the sanctuary is quite cool. If an accessible entrance is needed, please use the door closest to Mt. Royal Blvd. to enter the sanctuary.

As parking issues persist, after much deliberation, the First Monday Community Meal has been cancelled for February. Please spread the word. See you in March!

Bible Study for both morning and evening has been cancelled due to snow accumulation, making parking and building access difficult. See you next week!

To ensure the safety of our staff, the church office will be closed through Tuesday.

The Bethlehem Lutheran Church office will be closed today due to inclement weather.

Tomorrow, January 25, we will be holding in person services and Sunday School. However, we do encourage you to stay home while using your best judgement as the winter storm develops.

Access to the Annual Meeting online has been sent to your email. Please check your email for the link. The meeting will follow the 10:30 worship.

Schedule Updates for January 24-25, 2026 Events Canceled: 1/24 Chili Cook Off 1/25 No Luncheon following the Annual Meeting. Annual Meeting will be held. 1/25 Confirmation Class or Youth Group

The Saturday Chili Cook-Off event has been cancelled due to pending winter storm.

Due to the pending weather conditions for this Sunday, the LUNCHEON after the annual meeting has been cancelled. Worship and the Annual Meeting will still take place.

In this episode, Pastor Dan Smail and Pastor Wendy Farone are joined by Andre Francois, who has been the chair of the Stewardship Committee for many years. We explore how to recognize and use the gifts God has placed within you. We share practical insight on discovering your strengths, serving with purpose, and honoring God through everyday stewardship. It’s an encouraging, focused conversation that reminds you that your gifts were meant to be used.  www.belc.org/podcast or w

Whether you come to 8:00 or 10:30 worship service, there is Sunday School in-between at 9:15! Join us this Sunday

Tuesday Tidings, December 16, 2025   Dearest Members of Bethlehem,   “For the earth will be full of the knowledge of the Lord, as the waters cover the sea.” -Isaiah 11:9   “There’s got to be one more box!”  This is usually the line that precedes the frantic search for the missing Christmas decorations.   “It’s the one with the stockings, the tree skirt, and the special table cloth…”.  And back up the ladder into the attic I go. Trust me, just about 11 months ago all the totes

Chatting with Bishop Melissa Stoller | Podcasts In this episode, Pastor Dan Smail and Pastor Wendy Farone welcome our guest, the newly installed Bishop Melissa Stoller, from the Southwestern Pennsylvania Synod, to discuss her new role as bishop, expectations for the future of the synod and the ELCA and much more!