Welcome to Bethlehem Covenant Church's Online Ministry.

Today is the Sixth Sunday after Epiphany, which means "to shine forth."  We celebrate the coming of the Christ Child into the world--light shining forth in the darkness.  Today has also been designated "Amazing Grace Sunday."  A new movie called "Amazing Grace" is coming out this week (Friday).  It is the story of William Wilberforce who worked for years to end the slave trade.  He was a member of the British Parliament and also good friend of John Newton.  Newton was a former slave trader and was converted to Christianity and then later wrote the hymn, "Amazing Grace."  Newton became a mentor of Wilberforce.  We encourage you to see this movie.

Today's sermon focuses on grace and also on the issue of racism.  We live in a racialized society, unfortunately.  What is that?  Well, listen to and/or read the sermon to find out more.  The sermon can be read and/or listened to here on the website.  If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Dave ( This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ) or Justin Stafinski ( This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

Here are some of this month's Upcoming Events...

• Confirmation Class will be held next Sunday, the 25th, from 4:30 to 6pm (at the church)
• Thursday Night Bible Study on the Gospel of John resumes this week at church at 7pm.

• Meal with the Minister—on Wednesday, February 21^st.  We will meet at church at 1:30pm for lunch—please note the time change.  Pastor Dave will provide the soup/stew, chips and drink.  If you would like to bring a dessert to share, please let Pastor Dave know.  All who can come are welcome, and if you need a ride, let us know and we can arrange that.  Following the lunch, we will be going to the American Antiquarian Society in Worcester for a free tour. 

• Ash Wednesday Service—Feb. 21^st at Salem Covenant Church,

  215 E. Mountain St.
  in Worcester.  Pastor Dave will be preaching at this service.  The service starts at 7:30pm.  Directions: Take 290 East to exit 21 (Plantation St.).  Go LEFT at end of exit ramp.  Follow for almost 2 miles.  Church is on the right. 

• Movie Night—Saturday,  February 24^th at 6pm.  The movie this month is Patch Adams.  

  This movie is rated PG-13 and is a comedy based on a true story.   We will start at 6pm and popcorn will be provided.   A brief discussion time will follow the movie.

Once again, thank you for visiting BethlehemCC.org. We hope you enjoy our internet ministry. If you have comments or concerns, please direct them to Justin Stafinski at the address above.