Bethlehem's Congregation Life Ministries

Discipleship

The mission of Bethlehem Lutheran Church is centered our calling to grow disciples of our Lord Jesus Christ. As individuals, families and as a church community, we seek to grow deeper in our love of and service to the Lord. To enable this lifelong journey of faith development, we teach and encourage everyone, no matter their age or experience, to grow in the classic spiritual disciplines:

• Regular worship
• Fervent prayer
• Faithful study of scripture
• Compassionate serving
• Generous giving
• Supportive fellowship

We have also developed a specific guide to encourage each person to make these disciplines part of their daily life. We call this guide our Discipleship Covenant. This is not meant to be a list of minimum requirements for church membership. Rather it is a picture of what a disciple at Bethlehem looks like and is a challenge for each of us to grow our faith in particular and specific ways. It is also mindful that our faith grows stronger when we journey together. If you would like to see our vision of discipleship, click here.

Christian Education

This ministry provides inviting, lifelong Christian education programs of excellence that engage, nurture, challenge and equip people of all ages to become disciples of Christ in their daily lives.

Groups within this ministry include Sunday School, Confirmation, Kaleidoscope (adult education), Marketplace (week-long learning opportunity), the Church Library, Global Missions, Boy Scouts, Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (WELCA), Book Discussion Groups, and Cradle Roll.

Worship, Music & Fine Arts

This ministry assists in conducting worship services regularly, at the proper times and in accordance with the Word of God and the faith and practice of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

Groups within this ministry include Praise Team, Adult and Children's Handbell Choirs, Adult and Children's Vocal Choirs, Altar Guild, Communion Assistants, Scripture Readers, Acolytes, Ushers, Actors, Liturgical Dancers, and Fine Arts/Festival Decorations.

Stewardship

The stewardship ministry initiates programs for church members to develop good stewardship attitudes with regard to time, talent and monies and provides for the training and involvement of members for the ministry of the church, our community, and the wider world.