Ebenezer Bible Fellowship Bethlehem PA

3100 Hecktown Road   
Bethlehem, PA  18020
610-868-5501
[email protected] (office null@null aplaceforyou NULL.org)
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This Season at Ebenezer

Updated: 11/10/2020

Our Elders met on November 9, and decided that Ebenezer will continue with our current Covid safety measures at least through the end of January 2021. Sunday morning worship services, Sunday school, and many of our small-group events will continue to be held in person. We will continue to recommend social distancing, hand sanitizing, low-touch measures, and the wearing of masks until you are seated.


Sunday Morning Worship Services:
8:30am & 11:15am
Our in-person worship services have limited seating available in the sanctuary with overflow seating in the gym (live video of service provided). Social distancing is encouraged, “low-touch” methods are in place, face masks are recommended and may be removed once seated, socializing is encouraged to be done outdoors. A digital attendance & connection form (https://form NULL.jotform NULL.com/90574904042152) is available on the mobile app and website.  For those needing to worship at home, our Live Simulcast (https://livestream NULL.com/EBFCStream/weekly-sunday-service-2020) is available online at 8:30am, with the recording available anytime afterward.


Children’s Programs During Worship Services:

  • During 1st Service, 8:30 am:
    – Early Childhood (2-3 year-olds), Room 8
  • During 2nd Service, 11:15 am:
    – Nursery (0-23 mos), Main Lobby
    – Early Childhood (2-3 year-olds), Room 8
    – Children’s Church (Age 4-K), Room 16/18


Sunday School:
10:05 – 11:00 am
The following classes are being provided. Masks or face shields are recommended for children age 4 – grade 5 (where social distancing is difficult and many teachers are at-risk individuals). Grades 6 and up will encourage social distancing with masks recommended until seated. CLICK HERE for a letter to parents from our Children’s Ministry Director.

  • Nursery (0-23 mos)
  • Early Childhood (2-3 year-olds) (Room 8)
  • 4 Year-Olds & Kindergarten (Room 17)
  • 1st & 2nd Grade (Room 15)
  • 3rd – 5th Grade (Room 16/18)
  • Youth, grades 6-12 (Room 12/13)
  • College-Age (Room 20) (Begins Oct. 4)


Sunday Adult Electives:
10:05 – 10:45 am
The Adult Elective classes meet in the gym, and end at 10:45am so that we have time to sanitize everything before Second Service. Social distancing is encouraged and masks are recommended until you are seated.

Sept 13 – Dec 20, 2020 – One joint class is being offered for our adults this fall. “Standing in Christ: Galatians / Ephesians / Philippians” is taught by several of our AE Teachers on a rotational basis.

Jan 10 – June 6, 2021 – Two classes are being offered:
1) Minor Prophets – Taught by Scott Holwick, Gym-North
2) 1 & 2 Corinthians – Taught by Marcus Brunstetter, Gym-South


Additional Events:
Please check out our Events Page or Calendar for additional events, Bible Studies, and activities being offered at this time.

 

Mid-Week Service

Wednesdays, 6:30 – 7:30 pm

Our Mid-Week Service has resumed gathering in-person at our evening time of 6:30 – 7:30 pm. This time of singing, Bible study and prayer is led by Pastor Tim and/or our other pastors. This summer we are studying the book of 2 Timothy. It is held weekly, year-round in the sanctuary. It is open to all ages, with a standing invitation for anyone and everyone to come. No need to sign up, just come!  (Social distancing is encouraged, masks are encouraged to be worn until you are seated.)

 

Women’s Christmas Gathering

Thursday, December 3, 2020
6-8pm

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Come Let Us Adore Him! We welcome you to a night of fellowship and adoration and worship of our King. Please join us for a night of fellowship in the gym with some festive snacks followed by an evening of worship and adoration of our Great God in the sanctuary. We look forward to worshipping together along with Justen and Olivia Blackstone. We will also be taking a love offering to bless two particular ladies in our church during the holiday season; a basket for donations will be available in the back of the sanctuary at the end of the night. Covid safety measures will be in place. Questions can be directed to Laura Sommons (womensministry null@null aplaceforyou NULL.org). Please sign up online (https://form NULL.jotform NULL.com/202964144227151).

 

Men’s Breakfast

Saturday, December 5, 2020
7:30 – 9:30 am

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Calling all men! Plan to join us in the gym for a hearty breakfast (although served a little differently), and time of worship, bible study, and prayer. We will be continuing our series for the year called, “The Whole Amor of God,” from Ephesians 6:10-20. Our lesson will be, “Equipped for Battle” taken from Ephesians 6:16-20. Masks are recommended until you are seated at your table, and we’ll be sitting 4 to a table to enable social distancing. Questions can be directed to Marcus Brunstetter (marcus null@null aplaceforyou NULL.org), 610-295-3857. Look forward to seeing you there! Please sign up online (https://form NULL.jotform NULL.com/202296587914163) so we know how much food to prepare.

 

 

Christmas Gift Tree

Gifts Due
Sunday, December 13, 2020

We’re collecting gifts for the Lynfield Community (South Bethlehem) and St. Luke’s Nurse-Family Partnership (https://www NULL.slhn NULL.org/vna/nurse-family-partnership). Bless others this Christmas by taking a tag from the tree in the lobby and buying an age-appropriate gift for the child, teen, or mother listed on it Please put your gift in a gift bag and place it under the tree by Dec 13. Questions can be directed to Marcus Brunstetter (marcus null@null aplaceforyou NULL.org): 610-295-3857, or Kevin Kritzberger (kevin null@null aplaceforyou NULL.org): 484-330-0179. Thank you so much for your kindness & generosity!

 

Election of Leaders

Sunday, December 13, 2020
6-7 pm

Every fall, the nominating committee vets candidates for the offices of Elder and Deacon to be presented to the congregation at our annual budget meeting in December. This year we are nominating the following leaders: re-election Elders: Tom Galloway, Scott Holwick, Chris Jones, re-election Deacons: Blake Kuntz, Mark Hardy, Rob Christensen, new Elders: Marcus Brunstetter, and new Deacons: Jacob Grim, Dave Laudenslager, Dan D’Imperio. All of the new candidates have gone through training and preparation for their particular role. A page with bios and photos of each candidate is available online and in the church lobby. We are asking Ebenezer’s members to pray over these nominees and vote as the Lord leads you in December. If anyone has any concerns about any of the candidates, please contact Pastor Tim (tim null@null aplaceforyou NULL.org) by December 6, 2020.

 

Congregational Budget Meeting

We invite you to the congregational budget meeting where the elders & finance team will be presenting the 2021 budget proposal, and we will be voting on it. We will also be voting on church leadership, both elders and deacons. Please see the bios & photos online or in the church lobby. It is important that every member be present to offer praise & thanksgiving for what the Lord has done in 2020 and also join us as we corporately seek the Lord’s wisdom for 2021. Please make this a priority. The budget proposal is available online and in the church lobby for you to review before the meeting.

Christmas Card Exchange

For the month of December, white baskets are available in the church lobby for you to place Christmas cards for exchanging within the church family. Be sure to check for cards given to you as well!

 

Miracle Month

It is truly more blessed to give than receive! Every December we recognize what a miracle it was for God the Father to give us His Son. As we reflect on this, our challenge at Ebenezer is to give a gift above our normal giving that is designated for our missionaries. This year we would like to bless each of our missionaries with a monetary Christmas gift of at least $500 as a way to encourage them and thank them for their tireless work in spreading the Gospel. Therefore, our goal is to collect $25,000 during December. Special envelopes are available in the church lobby for this offering, or you can give online.

 

Support for Forks Township Church Plant

Ebenezer has been supporting Tim & Tori Zuck in their church planting (https://www NULL.forkscommunitychurch NULL.org/) efforts in Forks Township over the last several years. They are at a place where they need some real support. We are seeking some volunteers to give a few months to help them in the area of children’s ministry, music ministry, or training in technology (sound boards, computers, PPT, etc). We are also looking for a married couple (preferably retired) to become a Priscilla & Aquila support team for the Church plant. If you are able to help please contact Pastor Tim Gibson (tim null@null aplaceforyou NULL.org) for more details.

 

Video Farewell to Pastor Dick

Dick and Donna Farewell (https://vimeo NULL.com/477208263) from EBFC Group (https://vimeo NULL.com/user20374716) on Vimeo (https://vimeo NULL.com).

Pastor Dick has retired and moved to Delaware, and we fondly remember his many years of ministry at Ebenezer through this video farewell. It was first shared at his Farewell event on November 7, 2020.

 

Kids Basketball

January 2 – March 27, 2021

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On Mission Sports is now taking registrations for their 2021 Winter Basketball season for kids in grades K-12. To date, 60 players have already registered, and they hope for many more. Ebenezer partners with On Mission Sports to provide soccer and basketball for kids in an environment that will nurture their spiritual development while helping them grow athletically. More details regarding the On Mission Basketball Program can be found HERE (https://onmissionsports NULL.com/basketball). Questions can be directed to Quay Brashear (QBrashear null@null onmissionsports NULL.com), 610-217-4388 or Kevin Kritzberger (kevin null@null aplaceforyou NULL.org): 484-330-0179.  Please Register HERE (https://onmissionsports NULL.com/2020-2021winterbasketballregistrationform).

 

New Adult Electives

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Sundays
January 10 – August, 2021
10:05 – 10:45 am

1) Minor Prophets – Scott Holwick, Gym-North
2) 1 & 2 Corinthians – Marcus Brunstetter, Gym-South

Course descriptions coming soon.

“DIG IN” Kids Club

Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 pm 
January 20 – April 28, 2021

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Come join us as we explore interactive lessons focusing on the Fruit of the Spirit and the Lord’s Prayer. For children age 5 – grade 5. We’ll continue to enjoy a time of worship, socially distanced games, and dynamic Bible lessons. We encourage children to wear masks when they are not socially distanced. If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Schanely (jennifer null@null aplaceforyou NULL.org): 610-868-5501. Please sign-up online (https://form NULL.jotform NULL.com/203245532322141).

 

Bible Memory Program

Begins January 24, 2021

Calling all kids grades K-8! The Bible Memory Program for Sunday School students in Kindergarten through 8th grade begins January 24 and ends May 16. Memorize verses for 15 weeks, and earn a Christian Book Distributors gift card or partial victory Valley Camp scholarship! Parents, sign up your students at the Bible Memory Program table in the church lobby January 17 or 24! Questions? Contact Lori Bernhardt (loribernhardt null@null rcn NULL.com): 610-861-0750.

 

Snow Days

In case of inclement weather, cancellation of Ebenezer events will be posted on Ebenezer’s website, Ebenezer’s Facebook page (https://www NULL.facebook NULL.com/ebenezerBFC/), Channel 69 WFMZ-TV (https://www NULL.wfmz NULL.com/), and Ebenezer’s phone message 610-868-5501. (For week-day events, we will usually cancel some/all of our events if the Bethlehem Area School District has a delayed start, an early dismissal, or has off.)

 

Winter Blast Children’s Retreat

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use code: ebfcwb21

Friday – Sunday,
February 12-14, 2021

Children, age 7 – grade 5, are invited to join us at Victory Valley for an awesome weekend retreat! Enjoy exciting games, winter fun, and delicious meals while learning from God’s Word in a way that only Victory Valley can provide! Ebenezer’s weekend is Feb 12-14, and our coupon code is ebfcwb21. CLICK HERE for more details and registration. (https://www NULL.victoryvalleycamp NULL.org/index NULL.php/vvc-winter-blast) Registration deadline is January 29. Contact Jennifer Schanely (jennifer null@null aplaceforyou NULL.org) for transportation (provided on first-come basis) and/or scholarships.

 

Ebenezer Mobile App

Download the app and start enjoying the following features today!

  • Church Directory* (*available to members and regular attendees)
  • Submit/Receive Prayer Requests
  • Event Registration
  • Sermon Video
  • Sermon Guide
  • Pastor’s Weekly Blog
  • Give Offering
  • Church Calendar
  • Connect: Sunday Morning Check-In
  • Bible (Searchable)

 

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Youth Videos

Click HERE for Videos 

Be encouraged as our youth staff, students and families testify to how they’ve been encouraged during this challenging time of the Covid-19 crisis. God is at work and we testify to His faithfulness! Check our Youth Page for the videos!

Mike Notary, Youth Pastor
610-297-2025
[email protected] (mike null@null aplaceforyou NULL.org)