Welcome to Bethlehem Covenant's online ministry.

The sermon for Nov. 4th is titled, "Righteousness Is a Gift, Not an Accomplishment."  It is based on the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector in Luke chapter 18.  The Pharisee, this supposedly holy religious leader of the day was proud of himself--glad that he was not a sinner like the tax collector who cheated others out of money.  He wasn't afraid to boast about himself.  The tax collector on the other hand knew he was a sinner and he was repentant and asked God for mercy.  Jesus says it is this sort of person who is justified (made right) with God. 

Here are some upcoming events on our calendar:  

Bible Study--Thursday Nov. 8th at 7pm.  We are studying the gospel of John.

Praise and Worship team rehearsal--Tues. Nov. 6th at 6:30pm.

Swedish Meatball Supper—Saturday, Nov 10^th.  One annual event you don't want to miss!  Seatings at 4:30 pm and 6pm.  Tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for kids 12 and under.  There will be a Holiday table and bake sale as well.  Call the church office (508-752-1459) to make your reservations.  Please let us know what seating you plan to attend.

Welcome to Bethlehem Covenant's online ministry.

The sermon for Oct. 21st was called "All Scripture is Useful."  Paul tells the young church leader Timothy that "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the person of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work."  Paul's point in the passage (2 Timothy 3:14-4:5) is that all of Scripture is useful for us and relevant to us.  The Bible matters (or should matter) to us in our daily living.  We can't prove the Bible is God's word--we don't have to.  We just need to live it out and see for ourselves.  Let's live it in our lives and we will see that it is relevant and useful for us here, now, today.   

Here are some upcoming events on our calendar:  

Bible Study--Thursday Oct. 18th at 7pm.  We are studying the gospel of John.

Concert--"Shiloh" performs at Bethlehem at 7pm on Sat. Oct. 27th.  Doors open at 6:45pm.  Concert is free and open to the public.  A free will offering will be taken to support this music ministry.  For more information visit Shiloh's website: www.shiloh-band.com.

Harvest Soup Luncheon—Sunday, Oct. 28th following the worship service.  This is sponsored by the Missions Committee.  Please plan on staying for the soup and fellowship.

Swedish Meatball Supper—Saturday, Nov 10^th.  One annual event you don't want to miss!  Seatings at 4:30 pm and 6pm.  Tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for kids 12 and under.  There will be a Holiday table and bake sale as well.  Call the church office (508-752-1459) to make your reservations.

Welcome to Bethlehem Covenant's online ministry.

Last Sunday's sermon on Luke 17:11-19 was called, "An Entire Starting Lineup of Ungrateful People."  Jesus meets and then heals 10 lepers.  He tells them to go show themselves to the priests (the common practice after a healing).  They go on their way and sure enough, on the way, they are all healed.  One of them immediately returns to Jesus and falls at His feet and gives him thanks and praise.  The other nine, an entire baseball team's worth of healed people, do not give Jesus thanks.  Jesus wonders why this is the case.  How often are we among the nine instead of the one?  We have much to be thankful for.  Part of our thankfulness to God is our blessing others.     

Here are some upcoming events on our calendar:  

Bible Study--Thursday Oct. 18th at 7pm.  We are studying the gospel of John.

Youth Group--Wed. Oct. 24th.  Meet at church at 6:30pm. 

Confirmation Class--this Sunday the 21st from 4:30 to 6pm at church.

Shiloh Concert--Sat. Oct. 27th.  The Christian acoustic band "Shiloh" will perform at Bethlehem on Sat. Oct. 27th at 7pm.  The concert is free, but there will be an offering taken to support their ministry.  For more information on the group, see their website: www.shiloh-band.com.  

Guest preacher--on Sunday, Oct. 28th, our conference superintendent, Rev. Howard Burgoyne will be preaching at our morning worship service. 

On October 28^th right after our worship service, the Missions Committee will be putting on a “Harvest Soup Luncheon” for our church family and anyone else who would like to come.  Please plan on staying for the soup and fellowship.    

Welcome to Bethlehem Covenant's online ministry.

Last Sunday's sermon was called, "The Fellowship of the Suffering."  The Apostle Paul writes to Timothy and tells him to "join with me in suffering for the gospel" (2 Tim. 1:8).  Churches should be a place where the suffering, those going through pain and difficulties, can find fellowship and support.  Churches are in part "the fellowship of the suffering" if they are doing what they are supposed to do.  We are to minister to those in need and we can use the suffering and pain we have gone through to help others get through it as well.

Here are some upcoming events on our calendar:  

Bible Study--Thursday Oct. 11th at 7pm.  We are studying the gospel of John.

Youth Group--Wed. Oct. 10th.  Meet at church at 6:30pm.  We will be going to Clark University for a presentation there.

Confirmation Class--this Sunday the 14th from 4:30 to 6pm at church.

Movie Night--Sat.  October 13th at 6pm.  We will meet at church for pizza at 6 and movie at 6:30.  The movie this month is called "Saved!"  The movie is rated PG-13.  Discussion to follow the movie.

Potluck Supper and Concert--Sat. Oct. 27th.  The potluck will begin at 5:30 and the concert by Shiloh will begin at 7pm.  Shiloh is a five piece acoustic band.  See their website for more info: www.shiloh-band.com.  A free-will offering will be taken to support this ministry of music.