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Welcome to Bethlehem!

May Highlights:
Join us for a full schedule of activities and worship opportunities: Mother's Day (5/12); Baptism of Patrick Brian Costello (5/19); join us as we march in the Norwegian Day Parade (5/19 @1pm); Adult Confirmation Class (5/20 @7pm); LES Musicale (5/23 @7pm); and coffee hours after every Sunday service. Be sure to read Pastor's Message for the month, and check our News and Calendar for the latest about Bethlehem.

Coming in June: Confirmation Sunday (6/2); New Member Classes (6/9, 16 & 23 @9am); Bay Ridge Center Nite at the Races (6/7 @6:30pm); Recognition Sunday (6/9); LES Baccalaureate (6/16); New Member Sunday & BBQ (6/23); Pampered Chef Fundraiser for The Healing Center (6/30).

News Items:

> Choir Videos: Did you know there was a BLC Choir Fan Site with videos of our choir? Well, there is. Through the work and dedication of Ryan Solberg it is now available on YouTube at www.youtube.com/churchanthems, with updates of new choir anthems every Sunday.

> Bethlehem is Growing: Last summer Bethlehem was featured in an article in the Brooklyn Eagle newspaper -- highlighting our growth and work in the community.

Sadly, many congregations are seeing a decrease in Sunday attendance. In fact, of the 208 ELCA congregations in NYC and Nassau County, just 37 are growing. But, here in Bay Ridge, Bethlehem is growing! In 2012 we averaged 99 attendees. According to ELCA, from 2005 to 2010 only 8 other congregations in all of New York City saw a greater percentage increase than ours. Bethlehem is blessed with an active, committed, and growing congregation!

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Welcome!

The members of Bethlehem Lutheran Church invite you to tour our website, learn more about us, and come to one of our 10:30 a.m. Sunday services. We hold a traditional service with music from our organist and 15-member choir, and have a "family friendly" program that takes care of your children during the service. We offer an experience that makes everyone feel welcome.

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What do people who come
to Bethlehem say?

"My family and I don't come to Church because we feel we have to --- we come because we want to."

"Our kids really enjoy Bethlehem's Sunday School and Youth Organization and it gives us something to share as a family. And, we like the fact that our children can be in the Activity Center for the 'grown up' portion of the service."

"We were raised in another church, but our family drifted away. Bethlehem has a Christian service that is familiar to us and is a Church we can truly believe in."

"Bethlehem provides our teenage son a safe, healthy outlet with other kids his age. He loves it."

"There is a spirit of community here that is reflected in Bethlehem's activities and their entire outlook on life and religion."

"It's so nice to have a place to go each week where things are in their right perspective. Bethlehem is a moral compass that helps us in so many ways throughout the week. We're so blessed to be a part of it."

Bethlehem Lutheran Church has a lot to offer.

Community - Support - Worship - Music - Family - Friends - Education
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Senior Center - Elementary School - Food Pantry
Alcoholics Anonymous - After School Program
Sunday School - Youth Organization
Domestic Violence Counseling
Cub Scouts - Boy Scouts
and More

The heart of Bay Ridge is here,
and we are here for you.

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Our Mission

To serve God and God's people. To live our faith daily through worship, and providing education, support, nourishment, compassion, good counsel, love, and service to the larger community - welcoming all who join us in this mission.

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Our Statement of Welcome

Bethlehem Lutheran Church is a Reconciling in Christ congregation. People of all sexual orientations and gender identities are welcome within the membership of this congregation and are encouraged to share in the sacramental and general life of this Christian family.

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Bethlehem Lutheran Church - Sunday Service: 10:30 am
Fourth & Ovington Avenues - 718-748-9502

Rev. Paul H. Knudsen
Pastor

- A congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) -
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