Announcements

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!

Check out the cards for the week!

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Dearest Members of Bethlehem, “Set every peak and valley humming with the word, the Lord is coming.  People look east and sing today - Love, the Lord, is on the way.” People, Look East, ELW #248 I have an affinity for Advent hymns, they’re the forgotten treasures buried within the hymnal that we stumble upon and uncover once a year. “People, Look East” definitely ranks near the top of my list.  The very title of the hymn invites us into a deeper sense of expectancy, reminding

Join Pastor Ellen to organize your cards for week 2 of Families Celebrate Advent and Christmas!

Dearest Members of Bethlehem, “For we are what he has made us, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we may walk in them.” -Ephesians 2:10 A few weeks back, we were hosting a community event at Bethlehem when the elevator gave out.  Before we go any further, please note that those who were momentarily trapped on the elevator are just fine. In response to this unfortunate mechanical failure the police and fire department responded.  Whe