News Page — Ebenezer Bible Fellowship Bethlehem PA

Light In the City

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WHAT?? Join Ebenezer Bible Fellowship Church for fun-filled days at Roberto Clemente Park on Lynfield Road! It’s a VBS for children & teens including: games, sports, crafts, songs, skits, and Bible stories. Lunch will be provided each day as well (free of charge).

WHO: All kids going into grades K-12! (It doesn’t matter if you’re affiliated with Ebenezer Church or not, everyone’s welcome!)

DATES: Mon-Fri, June 26-30, 2017

TIMES: 11am – 3pm, daily

COST: FREE!! (Includes free lunch every day.)

HOW TO REGISTER: No need to sign-up, just come! Walk-in’s are welcome any day. Kids should check in at the registration table when they arrive.

CLOSING CELEBRATION! Friday, June 30, 2:15 – 3:00 pm
Families, neighbors, and friends are invited for free ice cream sundaes at the park!

LOCATION:
Roberto Clemente Park
Lynfield Drive
Bethlehem, PA 18015

Driving Directions from Ebenezer Church:

Take Easton Ave toward Bethlehem
LEFT onto Stefko Blvd.
RIGHT onto 412W
LEFT onto Hayes St.
LEFT onto 4th St.
RIGHT onto Steele Ave / Williams St.
LEFT onto 6th St.
STRAIGHT onto Lynnfield Dr. (Cross over Lynn Ave.)
Travel 450 feet; park & community center are on your left.
Look for the “Light in the City” banner

MORE INFORMATION: If you have any questions, please contact Shelly Carlstrom (scarlstrom46 null@null gmail NULL.com), 484-515-8540.

Library: Recommended Viewing

June is Recommended Viewing Month in the Growth Garden Library!!! This month we will be displaying books and their corresponding movies. Looking for a good Christian book or movie for you and/or the kids over the summer? Do you like to read a book before watching the movie or just prefer the movie version? Come check out one or both in the church library during the whole month of June. (All recommended viewing items are one-week rentals for the month.)

Ushers Needed

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.

Pinebrook Week

Saturday, July 1 – Friday, July 7, 2017

Ignite your passion for God this summer at Pinebrook Bible Conference (http://www NULL.pinebrook NULL.org/)! Join families from Ebenezer for SUMMER CONFERENCE WEEK #1 or come for just a day! Time at Pinebrook will enable you and your family to relax, refresh and recharge with great speakers, food, fun, and fellowship in a safe, family-friendly environment. Dr. Jim Ayers from Lancaster Bible College will be the evening speaker. There’s something for all ages. Check-in: 2 pm on Saturday; checkout: 1 pm after lunch on Friday. Register online (http://www NULL.pinebrook NULL.org/summer-conference NULL.php) or call 570-424-1212.

Welcome to the Well

Thursday, July 6, 2017
7-9 pm

Ladies of Ebenezer, our next gathering of “Welcome to the Well” will be at the home of Linda Visco. Join us for fun and fellowship as we informally get to know each other with a short devotional, prayer time and good food! Whether you are new to Ebenezer or have been here for years, this monthly gathering is a great time to build stronger connections and friendships with each other. If you have any questions or need a ride, please call Linda Visco. Also, mark your calendars for August 10 (with a rain date of August 17) for a pool party at the home of Elizabeth Werner; details to follow.

Newcomer Luncheon

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Sunday, July 23, 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).

Semi-Annual Meeting

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Kids Crossing at Victory Valley Camp

Registration Deadline: July 16, 2017

1. Day Camp: Monday-Friday, August 7-11. Ages 5-5th grade, daily program 7:30 am – 4:30 pm. Cost: $140/child
2. Overnight Camp: Sunday-Saturday, August 6-12. Ages 8-12 (Theme: Islands of Frenzied Fun). Cost: $284/child

All children are invited to attend our group events at Victory Valley Camp (https://www NULL.victoryvalleycamp NULL.org/)! Programs include exciting activities such as paddle boats, hiking, archery, riflery, swimming, roller skating, ropes & challenge courses, crafts, campfires, and Bible lessons. Horsemanship program: additional $95/child. Please register online (https://thriva NULL.activenetwork NULL.com/Reg4/(S(fvke44imrovh0af4xvic3t55))/Form NULL.aspx?regkey=RpYOYPxE378wNjTYCkFkMw%3d%3d&qid=29884) directly with Victory Valley Camp, or contact them by email (info null@null victoryvalleycamp NULL.org) or phone: 610-966-5880. You may also print registration forms and mail them to Victory Valley Camp; forms are available in the literature rack by rooms 16/18. Scholarships are available; please contact Pastor Dick Bickings (dick null@null aplaceforyou NULL.org) for more information: 610-868-5501. Deadline is Sunday, July 16 for registration & payment. Space is limited.

YACS Beach Trip

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Friday-Sunday, Aug 18-20, 2017

All young adults (ages 20s-30s, married or single) & young adult alumni are invited to the annual YACS beach trip in Ocean Grove NJ! Extended stay options include Aug 17 & 21. Location: Grove Hall Retreat Center, 15 Pilgrim Pathway, Ocean Grove NJ. Cost: $50/night (includes lodging: double-occupancy, breakfast, beach pass). Please register online by July 9. Contact Janet Kichline (rockinreader null@null gmail NULL.com) with any questions.

Summer Reading Program

June 11 – August 20, 2017

All children ages 3-16 are invited to participate in the Growth Garden Library’s Summer Reading Program! Read books and win prizes! This year’s grand prize winner will receive a Hackman’s Bible Book Store gift card and will get to choose books for our Recommended Reading List throughout the year. Sign up in the church library or at the table in the foyer this Sunday, June 11. Copies of the rules and reading tracker are available in the library. For more information, contact Nancy Murphy. (tomandnancy null@null rcn NULL.com)

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.

Outdoor Worship Service

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Outdoor Worship Service & Picnic

Sunday, September 10, 2017
10:30 am

It’s Family Sunday at Ebenezer! 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 & hotdogs 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 cost for this event, but a donation box will be available if you feel led to give.

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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