Wednesday, February 20, 2019
All events are cancelled for today due to the snow. (If Bethlehem Area School District has a 2hr delay tomorrow, all morning events are cancelled at church.)
Greeters Needed
Greeters are needed on Sunday mornings to serve at both services. The goal of the Welcome Ministry is to warmly receive visitors to our church and represent the love of Christ to them. If you are friendly and have a heart for meeting new people and encouraging the people of God, this is the ministry for you! For those who have read, “How to Walk into Church,” this is an opportunity to put into practice what you have learned. If interested in this vital ministry, please contact Chris Jones (chrisjones1626 null@null gmail NULL.com): 484-764-5610.
Chili Cook-Off & Game Night
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4:30 – 7:30 pm
Warm up with some chili and games at this all-church event! Bring a crock-pot of chili, and/or a dessert, and your favorite board games! Corn muffins and corn chips will be provided. We’ll each vote for our favorite chili and then have fun playing games together. Please sign up in the church foyer or email Karris to let us know you’re coming. Questions can be directed to Karris Pennington (kepinny null@null yahoo NULL.com): 814-730-5077.
College Sunday School Class Special Gathering
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We would like to invite all our college age (18-23 years old) for a weekly time of relationship building and Bible discussion in Room 20 during the Sunday School hour (Sundays, 10:05-11:00 am). We’re especially urging everyone to invite a friend to our special gathering on February 24th when breakfast will be included. Contact Pastor Jeremy Harkins (jeremy null@null aplaceforyou NULL.org) for more details: 610-868-5501.
Newcomer Luncheon
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Sunday, February 24, 2019
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 (chrisjones1626 null@null gmail NULL.com): 484-764-5610.
Dominican Republic Mission Trip Meeting
Sunday, February 24
12:45 pm
Our short term mission trip to Consuelo, Dominican Republic, will be June 30 – July 6, 2019. Please consider joining us! For more details, come to an informational meeting on February 24 after 2nd Service in the youth room. Those who have already committed should come to the meeting to fill out paperwork. Pastor Julio from the DR will be here on March 10 during our Missions Emphasis at EBFC if you’d like to learn more about what God is doing in Consuelo. Questions? Contact Andy Brimer (chemgiant null@null gmail NULL.com) (610-428-9630) or Carol Barry (carolbarol5 null@null aol NULL.com) (610-390-2383).
Sponsor a Refugee
(http://aplaceforyou NULL.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Elias_2019 NULL.jpg)John Elias, one of our BFC missionaries, is leading a team of 9 people on a short-term mission trip to Greece in March. They are going to encourage and teach new believers, mostly from Iranian backgrounds. They will be leading a 4-day retreat for these new believers. For a donation of $40 or more, you can sponsor one refugee for one day. That day will include 3 solid meals, in-depth Bible teaching sessions, a secure place to sleep, Christian fellowship, and an opportunity for believer’s baptism. This is a much needed respite for these weary brothers and sisters in Christ. Click HERE for the donation form and more details. Thank you!
Calling All Golfers
Ebenezer is putting together a team of 4 golfers to play in a community golf league this summer from mid-April through August at Whitetail golf course located in Bath. We need 4 team players and 4 alternates. Each Tuesday the team can tee off as early as 3:15 pm and play nine holes. The cost each week is $15 to walk & $25 to ride in a cart. We are hoping this will be great Christian fellowship time. Spots are limited and will be filled first come first serve. We understand that not everyone can commit every week, this is why we have four alternates. If you are interested please contact Jeff Ruth (ruthj1012 null@null yahoo NULL.com) at 484-221-5983 for more information.
Men’s Breakfast
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Saturday, March 2, 2019
7:30 – 9:30 am
Hey men, it’s hard to believe that 2019 is upon us. There is no better way to celebrate the new year than to do a little manly “fellowshipping” at our first Men’s Breakfast for 2019. Of course, for us men, fellowshipping means food!
So mark your calendars for March 2nd as we start a new series called “Sound Men,” a study of the book of Titus. This first lesson is called, “Sound in Salvation,” taken from Titus 1:1-16. Our morning together will include a hearty breakfast (made by our finest EBFC chefs), worship, bible study, and prayer. If you are interested, please sign up in the church foyer to help us determine how much food and materials to prepare. (There is no cost for this event.) Look forward to seeing you then!
Questions can be directed to Pastor Dick Bickings: [email protected] (dick null@null aplaceforyou NULL.org), 610-868-5501.
Missions Emphasis 2019
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Join us for two Sundays of guest missionary speakers during Morning Worship, Sunday School and Adult Electives. Meet many of our missionaries and hear how the Lord is working around the globe!
SUNDAY, MARCH 10, 2019:
Sunday Morning Worship Services, 8:30 & 11:15 am
Guest Speaker: Rev. Glenn Felty will be speaking on Faith Promise Giving For Missions. Glenn served as Senior Associate Pastor at Cedar Crest BFC for 14 years before retiring in July 2018. He graduated from Moody Bible Institute, earned his Bachelor’s from Columbia International University and Houghton College, and obtained a Master’s in Education from Azusa Pacific University. Prior to his ministry at Cedar Crest, Glenn was principal of an MK school in Venezuela for 13 years, Senior Pastor of Grace Church in Clifton, NJ for 10 years and Church Relations Director of the Evangelical Alliance Mission in Wheaton, IL for 13 years.
Sunday School, 10:05 – 11:00 am
Combined Class for Adults & Teens – Pastor Julio Jimenez, pastor of Iglesia Mont de Sion in the Dominican Republic will be speaking. The Dominican Republic team from Ebenezer has had the privilege of serving alongside Pastor Jimenez in Consuelo as God impacts the community through the church meeting immediate needs in order to introduce their community to Jesus Christ. Pastor Jimenez’s ministry includes a community garden, a bakery, a water purification center, and a vocational school. Come and hear the ways the Lord is working in the Dominican Republic!
Grades 1-5 – Duane & Joetta Moyer will be speaking to our children. Duane and Joetta are former career missionaries to the West Indies, and Duane currently serves as the Bible Fellowship Church Board of Missions Director. This board oversees the BFC’s passion for world evangelism which includes qualifying missions applicants, missionary care, directing financial contributions to career missionaries, encouraging short-term missions, and providing training for short-term mission trips.
SUNDAY, MARCH 17, 2019:
Sunday Morning Worship Services, 8:30 & 11:15 am
Guest Speaker: Luke Raughley, Regional Director of Ministry,World Impact, Newark, NJ. A graduate of Penn State, Luke Raughley began his ministry with World Impact in Chester, PA, evangelizing and discipling children, teens, and their families. After serving in Fresno, CA, as the city director, he has returned to serve in the east region overseeing the expansion of ministries and the implementation of Evangel Church Plant School.
Sunday School, 10:05 – 11:00 am
Combined Class for Adults & Teens – Ondre & Melissa Zikinovi, BFC missionaries from Czech Republic, will be sharing updates about their ministry at South City Church.
South City Church’s strategy is to initiate relationships of trust with people in the community by providing many activities designed for various age groups and areas of interest. As individuals from these groups show spiritual interest, they are introduced to the message of the gospel in a systematic and non- threatening way. Along the way, they are invited to begin a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and join into fellowship with other Christians at South City Church. South City currently ministers through children’s clubs and and youth events, summer camps, seniors’ club, marriage courses, English and Bible classes, Alpha and Christianity Explored, discipleship, prayer, and Bible studies.
Grades 1-5 – David & Lisa Henry, Lehigh Valley Child Evangelism Fellowship. Dave serves as children’s coordinator at Bridge Community Church in Easton, PA. Lisa, an elementary school teacher by trade, also loves to help with the children’s ministry. Dave is a graduate of Grove City College and Westminster Theological Seminary. He is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church of America. Dave served overseas as a missionary for a year in Odessa, Ukraine. He also served as a pastor in Warminster, PA for ten years before moving to Easton. In addition to serving with Bridge, Dave also serves as Easton Area Coordinator for Child Evangelism Fellowship of the Lehigh Valley.
Financial Peace University
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Wednesdays, 6:30 – 8:00 pm
March 13 – May 8, 2019
We all need a plan for our money. Financial Peace University (https://www NULL.daveramsey NULL.com/fpu) (FPU) is that plan! It teaches Godly ways of handling money. Through video teaching, class discussions and interactive small group activities, FPU presents biblical, practical steps to get from where you are to where you’ve dreamed you could be. Join us for a preview on February 27, 6:30 pm to see what FPU is all about, and decide if you’d like to take the class. We will meet in Room 20. Please sign up in the church foyer or contact the leaders to attend the class: Josh Gummo (jgummo7 null@null gmail NULL.com): 276-767-5462 or Emily Gore (emily NULL.anne NULL.gore null@null gmail NULL.com): 317-258-2112.
Phantoms Hockey Game
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Friday, March 15, 2019
7:05 pm (doors open at 6pm)
It’s Faith Night at the PPL Center in Allentown, and we have tickets for prime seats in the lower level! ! Join us as the Lehigh Valley Phantoms take on the Providence Bruins. There will also be a post-game movie & testimonial: Disney’s “Invincible.” Tickets are $20 each and can be purchased by attaching your payment to the form and putting it in the offering plate, or Kevin Kritzberger’s mailbox (in the office hallway at church). Deadline is February 18. Questions can be directed to Kevin (kevin null@null aplaceforyou NULL.org): 484-330-0179.
Kids Soccer
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Register By March 16
Ebenezer Bible Fellowship Church is now taking sign-ups for Spring Soccer for boys & girls ages 4-18. Programs are run by On Mission Sports, and take place March – June, 2019. Registration forms with more details are available online. If you are interested in being a volunteer coach or assistant, please contact Kevin Kritzberger (kevin null@null aplaceforyou NULL.org): 484-330-0179.
Membership Class
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Sundays, March 24 – April 14, 2019
1:00 – 3:00 pm
Being a member of the church should be a priority of every true believer! Are you interested in learning more about what EBFC believes and how we operate? Pastor Tim and Pastor Dick will be teaching this 4 session class (which is mandatory for membership) on Sunday afternoons in room 2. Childcare will be provided. Please bring a bag lunch with you. Please sign up in the church foyer, or by emailing the church office (office null@null aplaceforyou NULL.org).
Annual Report
Published January 18, 2019
Read how the Lord has been working through the ministries of Ebenezer! A report from each ministry and pastor is included.
2018 Annual Report (http://aplaceforyou NULL.org/upload/2018AnnualReport NULL.pdf)
(click to download PDF)
Photo: Outdoor Service 9/16/18
Bible Reading Plans for 2019
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52 Week Bible Reading Plan: Daily OT & NT Readings (http://aplaceforyou NULL.org/upload/52-Week NULL.pdf)
New Testament Reading Plan (http://aplaceforyou NULL.org/upload/NT-Reading_2019 NULL.pdf)
Old Testament Reading Plan (http://aplaceforyou NULL.org/upload/OT-Reading_2019 NULL.pdf)
100 Day Reading Plan (http://aplaceforyou NULL.org/upload/100-Day-Reading-Plan_2019 NULL.pdf)
Chronological (http://aplaceforyou NULL.org/upload/Chronological_2019 NULL.pdf)
Commands of Christ (http://aplaceforyou NULL.org/upload/Commands-of-Christ__2019 NULL.pdf)
MacArthur (http://aplaceforyou NULL.org/upload/MacArthur_2019 NULL.pdf)
Through the Bible – Narrative Plus Poety Reading (http://aplaceforyou NULL.org/upload/Thru-The-Bible-Narrative-plus-Poetry_2019 NULL.pdf)
Through the Bible – Single Reading (http://aplaceforyou NULL.org/upload/Thru-The-Bible-Single-Reading_2019 NULL.pdf)
2019 Faithful
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Being found faithful is the heart of every follower of Christ. In 2019 Ebenezer is purposefully focusing on growing more faithful as we become mature disciples of Jesus Christ. Together, as we encourage and exhort one another, we hope to hear, “Well done faithful servants.” We hope that you will join us as we strive to be faithful with our whole lives! Several sermons throughout the year will focus on this theme. Free bookmarks are available in the church foyer to remind us throughout the year to Grow, Love, Tell, Give, Serve, and Live.
His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.’
~ Matthew 25:21
Run for the Children – RESULTS!
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Saturday, November 10, 2018
9:00 am – 5K Race
9:45 am – Kids Fun Run
Thanks to all who joined us!! We had 100 finishers for the 5K and a bunch of participants in the Kids Fun Run. Weather was 40 degrees at the start and mostly sunny with very high winds… however a snow squall blew through just as the last runners were finishing filling the air with snow and dropping the temp several degrees. Huge thanks to all of the volunteers and the Bethlehem Township Police Department who made this day possible!!
Congratulations to our overall winners:
John Donchez – 1st Male Finisher, 18:37
Melissa Rolwood – 1st Female Finisher, 21:53
2018 PHOTOS:
Photos are now available online on our Facebook page! Please click here (https://www NULL.facebook NULL.com/pg/ebenezerBFC/photos/?tab=album&album_id=10155646324116436&__xts__%5B0%5D=68 NULL.ARBJNdzQIxp8ItpulOhU84WRtqoNVhKuu3yq3esRNZn317MzIP3L9OyiI8ie--iTrmUmMv4D63cOP-r5blKN00a5q2z54ZJ75aGn4dITpq7uwyrNuq6lAHHxcio9NzSI1-5uCYLqAJiFtx0whTrZpIeGzhGHNDT5tJokg-PwEEY6kAqWhV-QtB-rqRUkdfX16-zgyU3RgMGFbrTF5riO5_lFRYAwoLQu1i8UB5q-XqcjnOum-Y_y1AMVtHZU3vKSVnVK08pqO7-ecJmMSBXzC_NtuVJpjYUj6yfg3Sg-9LJJPp3k_414cvQatyk6VmFjA6QLEgiTXbpG7lHLoEqc_3Vp4yGUZ9Pk7WkLJJ17hcK1bufCLwgZafXYLJNkIO8M6zIBgOJelrR6zC0hOEW4N6NrXcCtp4l2-HTaiBZYTf7eZGoGmdSPKWSXwyZ9ql3f2R0NUr8&__tn__=-UC-R) to view them.
2018 VIDEO:
For the first time we had live simulcast of the race available!! Check out the videos below.
Start: click here (https://livestream NULL.com/EBFCStream/runforthechildren5k/videos/183423104)
Finish: click here (https://livestream NULL.com/EBFCStream/runforthechildren5k/videos/183374448)
Awards: click here (https://livestream NULL.com/EBFCStream/runforthechildren5k/videos/183376109)
RESULTS:
2018 Race Results (PDF)
2017 Race Results (PDF)
2016 Race Results (PDF)
2015 Race Results (PDF)
2014 Race Results (PDF)
2013 Race Results (PDF)
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