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 Fall at Ebenezer

Updated: 9/23/2020

Our Elders met on September 21, and decided that Ebenezer will continue with our current Covid safety measures at least through the end of November. Sunday morning worship services, Sunday school, and many of our small-group fall 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. Starting October 1 a few improvements will be implemented. We will tweak the method for Sunday morning seating to optimize the number of people in the sanctuary & gym, and we will open the Youth Room for a third seating option. We will Livestream the First Service AND Second Service to all overflow rooms and internet at least until the end of the year. We will have digital attendance & connection cards available on the app and website. Special foodservice limitations and safety measures have been put in place. As December draws near, we will reevaluate our next steps, so please stay tuned.

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 and youth room. Social distancing is encouraged, “no-touch” methods are in place, face masks are recommended and may be removed once seated, socializing is encouraged to be done outdoors. For those needing to worship at home, our Live Simulcast (https://livestream NULL.com/EBFCStream/weekly-sunday-service-2020) is available at 8:30am & 11:15am, 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 Elective:
10:05 – 10:45 am
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. The class meets in the gym, and ends 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.

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.)

 

Kinship Groups

Sunday Evenings
Sept 20, 2020 – May 30, 2020

(https://form NULL.jotform NULL.com/92276796660168)
Kinship is about encouraging and building one another up in Christ. We do this by following the example given by the early church in Acts 2:42, devoting ourselves to teaching, fellowship, breaking of bread and prayer.  The idea is that there are groups of 10-15 people meeting together at least every-other week living out Acts 2:42. If you are not yet in a Kinship group, please sign-up online (https://form NULL.jotform NULL.com/92276796660168). Questions can be directed to Travis Schanely (TravisSchanely null@null yahoo NULL.com), 540-209-2732.

 

Pick-Up Soccer

EO Sunday, 12:45pm
Sept 27 – Nov 22, 2020

If you love the game of soccer and love fellowship, pick-up soccer can be a great opportunity for you! Everyone is invited from teenager to adult! We’ll meet on the church’s front lawn right after second service, and will probably play for a little over an hour. Feel free to bring along snack/lunch and a water bottle. We’ll play every-other Sunday this fall: Sept 27, Oct 11, Oct 25, Nov 8, Nov 22. (Dates subject to change.) If you have any questions, please call/text/email Pastor Jeremy (jeremy null@null aplaceforyou NULL.org) (814-931-4097) or Josh Gummo (josh NULL.gummo null@null everence NULL.com) (267-767-5462).

 

Men’s Retreat

October 2-3, 2020
Registration Deadline: September 30, 2020

CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS & REGISTRATION

Calling all men to join us here at Ebenezer for a weekend of fun, fellowship, worship, prayer, and the study of Romans 6 & 7. During our three sessions, we’ll focus on “Waging War” on sin and how we can victoriously battle it. We’ll also enjoy some delicious man-sized meals, fun athletic tournaments and games, as well as great times of discussion.

 

 

Empowering Courageous Kids

Wednesdays, 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Oct 7 – Dec 9, 2020

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PARTICIPANTS: We are taking a break from Awana this year, and instead will do a fall Bible program for children age 5 – 5th grade called, “Empowering Courageous Kids.” This timely series will help kids overcome the fear and anxiety associated with today’s world. Created specifically with social distancing and other COVID-19 safety precautions incorporated, kids can safely connect with each other and experience how people in the Bible conquered doubt, worry, and uncertainty with God’s power. And kids will discover how they, too, can use God’s power to find courage no matter what they’re facing!  Meets in Room 16/18 at the church.  Please sign-up online (https://form NULL.jotform NULL.com/202446103533141).

VOLUNTEERS: We are in need of volunteers (adults & teens) for our Wednesday evening Bible program. Please register online (https://form NULL.jotform NULL.com/201745666501050) to let us know if you would be willing to be a small group helper, memory verse listener, games helper, Bible teacher (will rotate with other teachers), or substitute helper, or are willing to help anywhere.  There will be a mandatory meeting for all Wednesday evening helpers on Wed, Sept. 30, 2020 at 7 pm.

Questions can be directed to our Children’s Ministry Director, Jennifer Schanely (jennifer null@null aplaceforyou NULL.org).

 

‘Tis So Sweet Tuesdays

2nd Thursdays
Oct 8, 2020 – April 8, 2021
10am-12pm OR 7-9pm

All women are invited to this once-a-month book discussion on the second Thursday of each month (a new day for this group). This year we will be going through, A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23, (https://www NULL.goodreads NULL.com/book/show/122981 NULL.A_Shepherd_Looks_at_Psalm_23) by W. Phillip Keller. Cost of the book is $7 payable at the first gathering. Led by Linda Visco (lvisco null@null rcn NULL.com) at the church in Room 2. Choose between the morning or evening session. Please sign up online (https://form NULL.jotform NULL.com/202395955265161).

 

Mom’s Night

Thursdays, 7pm
Beginning October 8, 2020

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In lieu of MOPS (which we HOPE to start up after the New Year), we will be having Mom’s Nights! We hope you can leave the kids with husbands or babysitters and join us as we spend some time in fellowship, Biblical encouragement and prayer. We will use a video series from the MOPS curriculum entitled, “Decide to Rise (https://www NULL.mops NULL.org/decidetorise/).” We will meet in the home of Suzi Hardy (marknsuzi null@null gmail NULL.com) (610-417-8876) at 7pm on the following dates: Oct 8, 22, Nov 5, 19 and Dec 17, 2020. All moms are welcome, not just previous MOPS moms! Sign up online (https://form NULL.jotform NULL.com/202465820544150).

 

Men’s Bible Study: Isaiah

Saturdays, 8-9am
Beginning October 17, 2020

Our Saturday Morning Men’s Study is beginning a new study on the book of Isaiah. Please join us in Room 20 for a time of study and fellowship. No need to sign up, just come! Questions can be directed to Marcus Brunstetter (marcus null@null aplaceforyou NULL.org): 610 295 3857.

 

Haycock Camp Work Day

Saturday, October 17, 2020
9am-4pm

Join Ebenezer’s Missions Committee for a “One-Day Mission Project” at Camp Haycock during their volunteer work day! There will be a range of projects for volunteers of all skill levels, ranging from putting up siding on the dining hall and painting lean-to’s, to trail maintenance and cleaning cabins. Lunch is provided. The camp is located at 3100 School Road, Kintnersville, PA 18930. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Max Whylings (max null@null haycock NULL.org), 267-772-2977.

 

Baptisms

 

Sunday, October 18, 2020

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: 610-868-5501.

 

Fall Family Festival

Saturday, October 24, 2020
2-7 pm

Come on out to Victory Valley Camp for their Fall Family Festival! Enjoy fun for the whole family with hayrides, a campfire, fall crafts, games, food, and more!  Please RSVP to Victory Valley (https://docs NULL.google NULL.com/document/d/1kd-gI_Qm9E7S7119hY3haMfnLz4MAgIyCaMRitw5zBo/edit) by October 16.  RSVP is appreciated but not required. Victory Valley is a camp of the Bible Fellowship Church.

SCHEDULE:
2:00-5:00: Crafts/Activities/Hayrides
4:00-5:00: Organized Games
5:00-6:00: Dinner – Hot Dog Roast
6:00-7:00: Campfire (with S’mores)

SUGGESTED DONATION:
$2/person (max $10/family)

LOCATION:
Victory Valley Camp
7352 Salem Bible Church Rd
Zionsville, PA 18092
610-966-5880
[email protected]

 

 

Women’s Bible Study: Philippians

Tuesdays
Nov 3, 2020 – Jan 19, 2021
9:30 – 11:30 am OR 6:30 – 8:00 pm

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An inductive study on the book of Philippians. Meets Tuesdays for 9 sessions on the following dates: Nov 3, 10, 17, Dec 1, 8, 15, Jan 5, 12, 19. The morning study will meet in the youth room, and the evening study will meet in the sanctuary. Bring your Bible; no additional books will be used. Led by Laura Sommons (womensministry null@null aplaceforyou NULL.org), 610-868-5501. Sign up online (https://form NULL.jotform NULL.com/202475335269156).

 

Women’s Bible Study: Advent

Mondays, 7:00-8:30pm 
Nov 23-Dec 21, 2020

(https://form NULL.jotform NULL.com/202475698261160)

This is our first Advent book study: The Advent of the Lamb of God (https://www NULL.christianbook NULL.com/the-advent-of-the-lamb-god/russ-ramsey/9780830843985/pd/843985). Drawing from the hallowed pages of Scripture and with an eye toward both wonder and ground-level detail, this study brings to life the people, the places, and the earth-shaking significance of the greatest story ever told—the true tall tale of the coming of Christ. Cost of the book is $8 payable at the first class. Meets in Room 12/13. Led by Lindsay Harkins (lindsay NULL.k NULL.taylor null@null gmail NULL.com). Sign up online (https://form NULL.jotform NULL.com/202475698261160).

 

Children’s Ministry Volunteers Needed

EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM CLOSURE
There is an urgent need for early childhood volunteers! The early childhood room for children ages 2 and 3, will be closed second service beginning this December for all “even numbered months” (December, February, April, June, etc…). There are also needs for additional teachers and assistants during the first service. If you would desire to shadow an early childhood volunteer during the month of September or October to see if this is an area where you would like to serve, please contact Jennifer Schanely (jennifer null@null aplaceforyou NULL.org).   Assistants and teachers serve on an every-other month basis, for a minimum of two weeks at a time. Assistants can be regular attenders, and teachers must be church members. Please prayerfully consider if the Lord may be leading you to serve in the lives of these little ones!

NURSERY CLOSURE
There is an urgent need for nursery volunteers! The nursery for children ages 0-2, will be closed first service until we are able to build a team of volunteers. There are also immediate needs for volunteers during the Sunday school hour and second service. Substitute volunteers are also needed. If you would desire to shadow a nursery volunteer during the month of September or October to see if this is an area where you would like to serve, please contact Jennifer Schanely (jennifer null@null aplaceforyou NULL.org). Nursery volunteers do not need to be members, but must be regular attenders with completed background checks. Please prayerfully consider if the Lord may be leading you to lovingly care for these little ones, and serve their families!

 

Greeters & Ushers Needed

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GREETERS – If you would enjoy welcoming people to church and helping people by answering questions about Ebenezer, then the Greeter Ministry would be a great fit for you! We are currently looking for volunteers who are available for Sunday School and 2nd Service shifts. Questions can be directed to Jennie Flicker (flickerfamily null@null gmail NULL.com) or Chris Jones (http://chrisjones9506 null@null yahoo NULL.com). Please sign up online (https://form NULL.jotform NULL.com/202376416527153).

USHERS – The Usher Ministry serves Ebenezer during Sunday worship services as well as other special services throughout the year. Our ushers welcome those attending services, provide information and address needs that arise during a service. Some of our main duties are to help people get seated, collect the weekly offering and take an attendance count. We are currently looking for volunteers who are available for 1st and 2nd Service shifts. We have a much greater need for second service at this time! Questions can be directed to Rob Christiansen (wahoofan1969 null@null gmail NULL.com). Please sign up online (https://form NULL.jotform NULL.com/202376416527153).

 

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)

 

Annual Report

Published January 17, 2020

Read how the Lord has been working through the ministries of Ebenezer!  A report from each ministry and pastor is included.

2019 Annual Report
(click to download PDF)

 

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