Announcements

https://www.buzzsprout.com/1531712/episodes/19719930 Is the Kingdom of Heaven, the Kingdom of God, a place? A concept? A noun or a verb? In this episode, Pastor Dan Smail and Pastor Wendy Farone bring light to the meaning of these terms and how they are fully realized in this kingdom. How does understanding the idea of the kingdom help us live, lead, and love in this world with the realized hope we experience?

Paul Bell & his wife, Sandy, have been members of Bethlehem for over 3-1/2 years. During this time, he has volunteered with the Men of Bethlehem (MOB) group and has been a member of the Madrigal play cast. Paul has over 40 years' experience in the janitorial and facilities supplies industry. In addition to consulting, he brings years of experience in managing the housekeeping staff at Heinz Hall for the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. He is excited that he's able to bring

Our guest, Lauren Wolcott, Communications Director of the Southwestern PA Synod, shares her expertise in shaping a more human, relational approach to communicating as a church. It's a good one! www.belc.org/podcast or wherever you listen to podcasts!

Office will be closed on Friday, July 3rd in observance of the semiquincentennial. Saturday evening spoken word service with Holy Communion will begin at 6:00 pm

Wear Red!

The Understanding Church Podcast has reached 16,000 downloads! We hope you will be 16,001! This podcast is offered by Pastor Dan Smail and Pastor Wendy Farone to help us make sense of this thing called 'church' and our place within it. We hope you will join us! Available at belc.org/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts. See you there!

Vacation Bible School, July 6-10, 2026

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.