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Tuesday Tidings February 26, 2024
Dearest Members of Bethlehem, “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the...
Wendy Farone
Feb 26, 20242 min read


Tuesday Tidings February 19, 2024
Dearest Members of Bethlehem, “Rome wasn’t built in a day, but they were laying bricks every hour.” -John Heywood I’m not smart enough to...
Wendy Farone
Feb 19, 20243 min read


The Story of Our Stained Glass Windows
Embracing both the contemporary and traditional, our windows were designed in 1960 and inspired by 20th century modern abstrac t art....
Wendy Farone
Feb 16, 20241 min read


Tuesday Tidings February 13, 2024
Dearest Members of Bethlehem, “You desire truth in the inward being; therefore teach me wisdom in my secret heart.” -Psalm 51:6 (NRSV)...
Wendy Farone
Feb 12, 20242 min read


New Podcast: A Visit to Senegal, Africa with Josh K.
Pastor Dan Smail and Wendy Farone speak with Josh K. as he serves on mission in Senegal, Africa with YAGM (Young Adults in Global...
Wendy Farone
Feb 5, 20241 min read


Tuesday Tidings February 6, 2024
Dearest Members of Bethlehem, “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is the will of God in...
Wendy Farone
Feb 5, 20242 min read


Wendy Farone
Feb 5, 20240 min read


Tuesday Tidings January 29, 2024
Dearest Members of Bethlehem, “All things came into being through him, and without him not one thing came into being.” -John 1:3 For...
Wendy Farone
Jan 29, 20242 min read


Tidings from Bethlehem February 2024
Dear friends in Christ, Last month, I traveled to New Orleans, Louisiana for training about the 2024 ELCA Youth Gathering and the ELCA...
Wendy Farone
Jan 27, 20242 min read


Tuesday Tidings January 22, 2024
Dearest Members of Bethlehem, “You do not know about tomorrow. What is your life like?” -James 4:14 The phone rang, I answered. Kari,...
Wendy Farone
Jan 21, 20243 min read


Tuesday Tidings January 16, 2024
Dearest Members of Bethlehem, “Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.” -Hebrews...
Wendy Farone
Jan 15, 20242 min read


Tuesday Tidings January 9, 2024
Dearest Members of Bethlehem, “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in...
Wendy Farone
Jan 7, 20242 min read


Wendy Farone
Jan 3, 20240 min read


Tuesday Tidings January 2, 2024
Dearest Members of Bethlehem, “When they had heard the king, they set out; and there, ahead of them, went the star that they had seen at...
Wendy Farone
Jan 2, 20242 min read


Tidings from Bethlehem January 2024
From the Pastor's Desk "So then, brothers, stand firm and hold to the traditions that you were taught by us, either by our spoken word or...
Wendy Farone
Dec 30, 20233 min read


Wendy Farone
Dec 28, 20230 min read


Time to Breathe, Relax, and Renew Your Spirit
It's the week between Christmas and New Year. What a perfect time to relax and renew yourself from the anticipation and celebration of...
Wendy Farone
Dec 27, 20231 min read


Wendy Farone
Dec 17, 20230 min read


Advent Banners Explained
Each week, as we approach the celebration of Christmas, a new panel on our Advent banners will be revealed. These expanding banners build...
Wendy Farone
Dec 14, 20232 min read


Monday Morning Message December 11, 2023
Dearest Members of Bethlehem, It won’t be long now and the wait will be over, we’ll gather to share in the great narrative, and we will...
Wendy Farone
Dec 11, 20232 min read
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