We are currently in need of two men to serve during the second service as ushers. Ushers are asked to serve every third month with the same “crew” of men, and help with greeting, seating, offering, and security. If you are interested, please contact Rob Christiansen.
Baptisms
Sunday, August 27, 2017
Baptisms will be held during the morning worship services for those who would like to show their faith by being publicly baptized as Jesus commanded. Please contact Pastor Tim (tim null@null aplaceforyou NULL.org) if you are interested.
Kids’ Sunday School
Sundays, June-August, 2017
10:05 am
The 1st-5th grade Sunday School classes will be combined in Room 16/18 for the entire summer quarter (June, July, & August) due to volunteer availability. The Nursery, Early Childhood (Room 8), and 4 year-old – Kindergarten (Room 15) classes will meet in their regular rooms.
PROMOTION SUNDAY
Saturday, September 3
Children & Teens will be promoted to their new Sunday School classes on September 3. Promotion is based on age or grade as of September 1, 2017. Children will remain in this class for the entire year until the next promotion Sunday in September 2018.
YACS: Young Adult Bible Study
Thursdays, 7-9pm, beginning Sept 7, 2017
The YACS Bible Study is starting up again on September 7th with a Dessert Fellowship Night. All young adults (single & married) are welcome to join us! We’ll be meeting at the home of Dan & Rachel Marks.
Hymn Sing at Pinebrook
Friday, September 8, 2017 8:45 am
Do you like to sing hymns? Trumpeter Bruce Heffner will be leading the next Hymn Sing at Pinebrook. All seniors are welcome to join us as we take the church van. We’ll leave church at 8:45 am. The cost is $10 (includes lunch). Please sign up in the church foyer.
Men’s Breakfast
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Saturday, September 9, 2017
7:30 – 9:30 am
All men are welcome for a hearty breakfast and time of worship, Bible study, and fellowship. We will be continuing our series for the year entitled, “Me? A Spiritual Leader?” There is no cost for this event, but please sign up in the church foyer to help us plan, or you can email Pastor Dick Bickings: [email protected] (dick null@null aplaceforyou NULL.org). Looking forward to seeing you there!
Outdoor Worship Service
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Outdoor Worship Service & Picnic
Sunday, September 10, 2017
10:30 am
You won’t want to miss this combined outdoor worship service and free catered lunch! This is a perfect day to bring friends and family as we celebrate the Lord’s goodness together. It’s a rare opportunity for our entire church family to get together for a time of corporate worship and fellowship! We’ll be meeting under a big tent on the front lawn. The service will start at 10:30 am, with lunch afterward at about 12 noon. The menu will include hamburgers & hot dogs with all the sides. Chairs will be provided, but feel free to bring a camp chair & blanket for the picnic. To help with parking, please bring just one car per family if possible. No adult electives, Sunday school, nursery, or children’s church will be held. (Rain date is September 17.) There is NO CHARGE for this event, but we ask that you please sign up online (https://form NULL.jotform NULL.us/72214799745165) to help us plan. Also, we will need help with set-up and clean-up, so if you are willing, please sign up (https://form NULL.jotform NULL.us/72214799745165) for that too online.
GriefShare
Tuesdays, 7:00 – 8:30 pm (Sept 12 – Dec 5, 2017)
Griefshare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult circumstances. You don’t have to go through the grieving experience alone. Meets in the church library. We’ll be using the GriefShare (https://www NULL.griefshare NULL.org/) video curriculum. Led by Shawn Sommons. Cost of the book is $10, payable at the first class.
AWANA
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Begins Wednesday
September 13, 2017
6:30 – 8:00 pm
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Who:
Kids age 3 – grade 5 won’t want to miss this year’s Awana program! It offers a fun (and effective!) approach to early evangelism and discipleship. Scripture-based programs and exciting games promote Bible literacy and help kids develop lifelong faith in Christ.
Awana helps churches and parents work together to develop spiritually strong children who faithfully follow Jesus Christ. The Awana program offers a unique approach for evangelizing and discipling kids in the church and community, through Bible memorization, hearing the teaching of God’s Word, learning to play and work together, and learning to serve Christ by serving others. Awana includes parents in much of this as they listen to their book sections at home and check them off accordingly.
When:
Wednesdays, 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Sept 13, 2017 – May 16, 2018
Age Groups:
Cubbies: Preschool (ages 3-5)
Sparks: Kindergarten – Grade 2
T&T: Grades 3-5
Registration:
Register Online (https://form NULL.jotformpro NULL.com/72225585345964), or prior to any Awana night. Cost is $25/child/year.
Questions? If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Julie Gibson (Sixgibs null@null sbcglobal NULL.net).
Awana Volunteers
Any adults & teens interested in volunteering to help with our Awana program are encouraged to sign up online as soon as possible! We are in need of nearly 40 people. Let us know what you would like to help with: small group, games, secretary, registration, etc. Childcare is provided for volunteers. Questions can be directed to Julie Gibson (sixgibs null@null sbcglobal NULL.net): 972-351-4638 or Pastor Dick Bickings (dick null@null aplaceforyou NULL.org): 610-868-5501.
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New First Service Time
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Beginning Sept 17, 2017
To provide much needed fellowship time between periods on Sunday mornings, our first service will be moved to 8:30 am. Sunday school will remain at 10:05 and second service will remain at 11:15 am. We will also begin hosting a time for coffee & fellowship in the Serving Room between first service and Sunday school (approx. 9:45 – 10:05 am). We are excited to kick off the fall with these new times, and look forward to how the Lord will work through our times of fellowship together.
Kinship Groups
Sunday Evenings, beginning September 17, 2017
Kinship Groups are about building lasting relationships with families in our church. They consist of small groups (10-15 on average) who meet bi-weekly from September – May. The purpose of Kinship Groups is to share faith and life issues, and engage in “one-anothering” as prescribed in Scripture in a way not possible in a larger group setting. Normally, this is done as groups meet in various homes and involve themselves in Bible discussion, fellowship, prayer, and outreach ministries. If you are currently not involved in a Kinship group, please see the table in the foyer on August 20 & 27 for information. To sign up, just fill out the personal information card at the table, and you will be contacted in 2-3 weeks.
Newcomer Luncheon
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Sunday, September 24, 2017
12:45 pm
New to Ebenezer? Please join us for lunch in the Serving Room right after second service! We’d love to share more of what Ebenezer is all about, introduce you to some of the folks here, and answer any questions you may have. Kids are welcome! Please sign up in the church foyer or by contacting Chris Jones: 484-764-5610, [email protected] (chrisjones1626 null@null gmail NULL.com).
Bethel Class
Saturdays, 9-11 am, beginning Oct 7, 2017
The Bethel Series is a comprehensive study of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation in a classroom lecture format. Graduates find this course to be challenging but highly rewarding with life-changing benefits. Due to the intensity of the material, participation will require a high level of commitment to reading, memorization, and regular attendance from beginning to end. The class is for men & women, consists of six 7-week sessions, and spans over 2 years, Oct-May. The first year covers the Old Testament, and the second year covers the New Testament. Taught by Pastor Dick. Cost is $55/year for materials. Use the envelopes in the foyer to register & pay by September 17.
Mission Trip to Costa Rica
January 18-26, 2018
A team from Ebenezer and Coopersburg BFC will be serving in Heredia, Costa Rica with Lillian Solt and United World Mission/CEDCAS. CEDCAS promotes and maintains whole person healthcare for underprivileged women, children, and the elderly. We will be helping with renovation and construction projects, participating in child and youth projects, interacting with the community, worshiping with the church, and experiencing a new culture! If you are interested in joining the team, please contact Swannie Griffin as soon as possible as space is limited. The estimated cost is $1600, and the registration deadline is November 1, 2017.
Annual Report
Published January 20, 2017
Read how the Lord has been working through the ministries of Ebenezer! A report from each ministry and pastor is included.
2016 Annual Report (http://aplaceforyou NULL.org/upload/2016AnnualReport NULL.pdf)
(click to download PDF)
Photo: Outdoor Service 9/20/15
Bible Reading Plans for 2017
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New Testament Reading Plan (http://aplaceforyou NULL.org/upload/NT-Reading_2017 NULL.pdf)
Old Testament Reading Plan (http://aplaceforyou NULL.org/upload/OT-Reading_2017 NULL.pdf)
100 Day Reading Plan (http://aplaceforyou NULL.org/upload/100-Day-Reading-Plan_2017 NULL.pdf)
Chronological (http://aplaceforyou NULL.org/upload/Chronological_2017 NULL.pdf)
Commands of Christ (http://aplaceforyou NULL.org/upload/Commands-of-Christ_2017 NULL.pdf)
MacArthur (http://aplaceforyou NULL.org/upload/MacArthur_2017 NULL.pdf)
Through the Bible – Narrative Plus Poety Reading (http://aplaceforyou NULL.org/upload/Thru-The-Bible-Narrative-plus-Poetry_2017 NULL.pdf)
Through the Bible – Single Reading (http://aplaceforyou NULL.org/upload/Thru-The-Bible-Single-Reading_2017 NULL.pdf)
Run for the Children – RESULTS!
Saturday, November 12, 2016
9:00 am – 5K Race
9:45 am – Kids Fun Run
Thanks to all who joined us!! We had 159 finishers for the 5K and around 18 participants in the Kids Fun Run. Weather was cool & clear with no wind! Huge thanks to all of the volunteers and the Bethlehem Township Police Department who made this day possible!!
Congratulations to our overall winners:
Jared Hinkle – 1st Male Finisher, 17:03
Kristin Rutkowski – 1st Female Finisher, 21:02
2016 RESULTS: Complete 2016 Race Results (PDF)
This version reflects the correct times & awards. We apologize for a few inaccuracies on race day!
2016 PHOTOS:
Most of the pics are on Ebenezer BFC’s Facebook Page (https://www NULL.facebook NULL.com/ebenezerBFC/photos/?tab=album&album_id=10153865330631436)
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