1423 Eighth Avenue North, Jacksonville Beach, Florida 32250, 904-249-5418
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Bethlehem Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod 1423 Eighth Avenue North, Jacksonville Beach, Florida 32250, 904-249-5418 |
Last Updated 07/20/2008
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SERVICE HOURS
SATURDAY - WORSHIP SERVICES:
Saturday Evening Praise and Worship @ 5:30 p.m.
SUNDAY - WORSHIP SERVICES:
Liturgical Worship @ 8:30 a.m.
Sunday School and Bible Class for all ages @ 9:45 a.m.
Liturgical Worship @ 11:00 a.m.
Nursery is provided by background checked caregivers for infants
and children up to 3 years of age, from 8:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
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FELLOWSHIP CORNER & VOLUNTEER SERVICES “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.” Proverbs 15:3
Mark your calendars for Vacation Bible School to be held the week of August 4th thru August 8th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Volunteers are needed to make this experience one families will remember. Everyone is welcome and anyone can help. We need teachers, crafters, kitchen helpers, etc. Signup now by downloading the Registration Form and return it to the church office as soon as possible so that we can get a good head-count.
Let's not forget to look ahead to the fall family event "Rock the Universe" at Universal Studios, September 5th, 6th and 7th of 2008. Three great days! One great weekend together. Roller coasters, rides and shows by day and Christian concerts by night! Let's unite with an exciting weekend filled with fun and Christian fellowship! Watch for more details in the weeks to come. The cost is $150 per person, which includes travel, hotel, and admission to the park and concerts. If you've never been, click Rock the Universe to see what you've been missing. It truly will be a weekend of music and thrills that'll rock your soul.
Why Lay Ministries? Stephen Ministry is based on the fact that all Christians are ministers. The responsibility for passing on God's love is for all Christians, not just for Pastor's and a chosen few. God has given us all gifts for ministry and called us to put those gifts to use. Stephen Ministry is where people with special gifts for caring can use those gifts to bring Christ's love to people in need. John 15:12 "Love each other as I have loved you." Who benefits from Stephen Ministry? Counters for all services in November and December are needed. If you can devote 1/2 hour of your time after you service, please contact Brad Moe at brad_moe64617@yahoo.com Mission House teams now forming. If you can lead and/or commit to one of the Mission House teams we need you. If we have twelve teams, each team will serve one Friday night each year. Please call the office if you can help or lead one of these great teams. Youth for Hire - NYG Funds Needed! - Let us help you! The youth attending the National Youth Gathering are looking to raise funds for their trip. For $5.00/hour minimum, youth will work for you doing almost anything you need done. You pay BLC for their work and all of those funds go towards that youth's NYG payments. If you are interested, please contact Danielle at blcdanielle@bellsouth.net or 249-5418 x18. Quilt Request Box - is in the Narthex. Request can be made for non-members, non-believers, or anyone who needs a prayer. See information on Narthex board. Quilters Meet on Tuesday @ 10:00 a.m. Projection system - Volunteers needed to assist in running the system during worship services. Training will be provided. There is a sign-up sheet in the Narthex. Bulletin Folders - If you would like to join in any Friday around 1:00 pm (we are flexible), getting Saturday and Sunday bulletins assembled, please call the office and have your name added to our list. This is an opportunity to serve, based on your schedule, and usually takes less than two hours. There is a new Fellowship Corner bulletin board located in Disciples Hall listing all upcoming fellowship events. In addition, there are sign-up sheets for adult and youth volleyball, basketball, softball and bowling.
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Benefits of worship
We go to church to be with
others who either know God or wish to know God. The church is a
place of acceptance, friendship and fellowship. It’s a place to
honor and worship our loving Creator who accepts us as family.
A Father's Influence
Studies show that if the
mother of a family attends worship, there’s a 16 percent chance
that the rest of the family will also attend. Singles Ministry - Celibartaire Celibartaire is Bethlehem's new singles' ministry, geared toward those individuals who are single, widowed, divorced or never have gotten married. Celibartaire is an opportunity to meet other such people, to hear and share in the LORD'S Word, and to have fellowship events, allowing singles to support and encourage each other. Our meetings are scheduled for 6:45 p.m. on June 14 & 28 after the Saturday Praise and Worship services. if you have any questions or suggestions, contact Frank Ringhofer, 608-2456 or ringhoferf@pqh.com .
Pablo Towers' and Fleet Landing Residents Each Sunday, our church bus will pick up residents of Pablo Towers and Fleet Landing to attend the 9:30 a.m. service. If you are a resident at Fleet Landing, pick up will be at 8:45 am and residents of Pablo Towers will be picked up at 9:00 am each Sunday.
Mission House Supper Bethlehem has a commitment to serve a meal to the homeless at the Mission House on Shetter Avenue the third Friday of each month. We need volunteers to assist in this very worthwhile cause. There is a sign-up sheet posted on the bulletin board in the Narthex. Last month we had to depend on nonmembers to fulfill our commitment as no one signed up from Bethlehem. It only requires approximately one hour of your time once a month. If you feel you can serve in this capacity, please take a moment to volunteer by signing up for one of the upcoming months.
Attention Parents ! Please remember that we have "Jesus Bags" available in the Narthex for your children to use during the service. They contain a children's bulletin, book and several other items. We love to see children in church and hope this ministry helps you! Please see an usher if you need help locating them and remember to return the bag and book at the end of the service!
Reaching Out
Do you have a heart for reaching the un-churched in the area around us? We need your help. We are putting together a team of people willing to visit families who have asked us to come to their homes. We are hoping to share Christ with our community through this program of Lutheran Hour Ministries. If you are willing to help, please call the church office for more information
contact.
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He is Risen !
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT PABLO TOWERS Pablo Tower is owned by the Beaches Christian Service Corps, a coalition of local churches, of offers affordable housing to older people. While it is an independent living facility, efforts are made to help residents "age in place" to the extent possible, postponing the need to move to an assisted living residence. Many of the residents have no family or caregivers to provide such services, so volunteers are needed to help in a variety of ways: Provide transportation Assist in completing applications for residents who apply for state and federal benefits such as Medicaid, Silver Saver, SSI. Assist residents with poor vision to read and complete various forms. Assist with placing phone calls. Assist with researching bills and insurance statements. Assist residents to apply for patient assistance programs and to reapply every three months. Research patient assistance programs for prescription drugs. If you have an extra hour or two each week or month and the desire to help an elderly person remain independent, please call Teresa Swanner. Service Coordinator at Pablo Towers at 904-249-3866.
Visitor Care Team Forming Are you comfortable interacting with others? Making someone feel welcome? Would you like to help those who visit Bethlehem find their way around our congregation and connect with our family? There are many options for you to pursue as a member of our Visitor Care Team working with Tom Trotta and Barbara Jacobs. You will find a place for your name on the sign up sheet in the narthex. B.E.A.M. Feed My Sheep The Beaches Emergency Assistance Ministry is in need of nutritional canned goods. We donate the canned goods placed in the "Feed my Sheep" cart in the Narthex to B.E.A.M. They do not accept tomato paste, tomato sauce or cake mixes and toppings. They are especially in need of canned meats and fruits. Thank you for your donations!
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If you would like to receive private communion, Pastor
Jacobs is available during the week. Please contact the church office
to set up a time. 