GET INVOLVED
Children & Youth
Music
Worship Leadership
At Bethlehem…
There are so many ways to get involved at Bethlehem Lutheran! From serving in our ministries and missions, to church leadership, online donations, and more—your time and support is a gift to God and a gift to our community. It’s also a great way to get to know your fellow congregants!
SUNDAY SCHOOL & PRETEENS’ CONNECT
Jesus said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them! For the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”
Sunday School: Age 3 through 3rd grade
At Bethlehem, we believe our children offer us a glimpse of God’s love on Earth, and we empower them to make a difference in the world around them, serving God in their own lives. Our weekly Sunday School classes allow children to learn about God’s love while feeling a part of a special community and making lasting friendships. Sunday School meets Sunday mornings from 10:00–10:45 am in Education Hall from September through May.
Register for Sunday School, grades preschool through third grade, for 2026–2027 HERE.
Preteens’ Connect: Grades 4 & 5
Preteens’ Connect is the next step as our students learn and grow. Here, our older grade school students start to dive deeper into the Bible and learn to connect themselves to the stories and to one another. While they explore the same stories as our Sunday School kids, our preteens get the chance to interact with stories they may have heard before in new and exciting ways. Preteens’ Connect meets Sunday mornings from 10:00–10:45 am in the Youth Room from September through May.
Register for Preteens’ Connect for 2026–2027 HERE.
For additional information on children and youth ministries, please contact Colin Oak.
CONFIRMATION
Confirmation is the program for 6th to 8th grade students at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Over the course of Confirmation students learn what it means to make their faith their own. Confirmation culminates with our 8th grade students making a public declaration alongside the church as they continue their faith journey, leaning into the promises made during Baptism. We meet on Sunday mornings from 10:00–10:45 am in Fellowship Hall with additional opportunities outside of church as well.
Register HERE for Confirmation, grades 6 through 8.
If you would like more information, please reach out to Colin Oak.
HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP
Youth Group is open to all students in grades nine through twelve.
Register HERE for High School Youth Group.
If you have any questions about our Youth Ministries, please contact Colin Oak.
Music
Here at Bethlehem, we’re proud of our diverse and active music program! We invite all who are interested to find an ensemble that brings them joy. Psalm 100 tells us to “make a joyful noise unto the Lord.” Not “perfect” or “flawless” noise—but joyful. We hope you can join us!
If you’re interested in learning more, please contact our Director of Worship and Music David Lincoln.
Bethlehem Singers
Bethlehem Singers frequently participate at our worship services in the Sanctuary. This adult ensemble—high school plus—rehearses at 7:00pm on Wednesdays in the choir loft and we are always looking for new singers! Please join us at any time—this is not an auditioned group.
If you’re interested in learning more, please contact our Director of Worship and Music David Lincoln.
Youth Music Ministry
Jubilation Handbell Choir meets Wednesdays from 5:00-6:00pm in the choir loft.
Sounds of Joy Handbells
Sounds of Joy Handbells is led by Michelle Fisher and participates in Bethlehem’s worship service at least once per month in addition to special and festival services. Sounds of Joy plays a wide variety of music using a 4+ octave range of bells and hand chimes. If you would like to learn more about joining this group, contact Michelle Fisher.
Praise Team
Bethlehem’s Praise Team consists of singers, instrumentalists, and audio/video technicians. They typically rehearse on Thursday evenings and before worship on Sunday mornings. If you’re a strong singer, have experience playing drums, guitar, bass, keyboard, or other instruments in a contemporary worship setting, or if you’ve worked a sound board or PC during presentations, please contact our Director of Worship and Music David Lincoln.
Festival Choirs
Bethlehem “pulls out all the stops” on special seasonal occasions and invites anyone who is interested to join a choir. Christmas and Lent/Easter are good examples of times when special music is celebrated in the form of masterworks like an oratorio or requiem, or it may just be a time when we invite all of our ensembles to share their talents with the congregation. Be on the lookout for these special music invitations and please join in!
Worship Leadership
Serving in a leadership role during our worship services is a wonderful way to get to know your fellow congregants and support Bethlehem. Please see the opportunities below and be in touch with the designated contact person for more information. Thank you!
Communion Assistants
Congregation members are invited to participate as communion assistants at all of our Sunday services! There are no special qualifications. It is a joy to share God’s grace and forgiveness with others when serving the bread and wine in communion. Please contact Debby Klapmeier, who coordinates Communion Assistants, for more information or click here to sign up to serve.
Lay Readers
We invite all of our disciples to share God’s word at our worship services! Lay readers volunteer to read Bible verses during the service. And don’t worry! If you need help with any pronunciation, there is always someone there to help you. Please contact John Volkening for more information.
Ushers
Probably the largest of Bethlehem’s volunteer teams, we need ushers to distribute bulletins, collect registrations and offerings, assist with communion, and care for our congregations during worship. Please contact Bob Gehm or Jim Kautz for more information and to sign up to serve.
Greeters
Our greeters welcome members and guests to worship but are also available to provide direction and answer questions for newcomers. Please contact Pat Geaman for more information or click here to sign up to serve.
Altar Guild
Bethlehem’s Altar Guild is a dedicated group of disciples who prepare the altar and chancel area at all services to assist our pastors in serving God’s meal. Please contact our Alter Guild Coordinator Debby Klapmeier for more information.
Acolyte
If you’d like to serve as acolyte for upcoming worship services, please sign up here. This is not required and open to those students who have had acolyte training. Contact Colin Pilkington for any questions or more information.
Seasonal Worship Planning
A lot of thought and care goes into Bethlehem’s worship services! If you’re interested in being part of our long-range seasonal planning—including themes, art, environment, and overall worship design—please contact Deacon Heather.
