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Bremen Bethel Presbyterian Church

We're a local community congregation of believers in Bremen, Ohio.

If you are looking for a friendly family of believers who believe that God works in all groups, large and small, then you may want to come for a visit.

07/31/2026

AUGUST 2026 CHURCH NEWS 🙏
FROM THE PASTOR: Rev. Larry Hoffmann

I think the spiritual discipline of Daily Prayer is a most difficult exercise to be consistent with. Yet daily prayer is an essential quality for the Christian life. The apostle Paul charged the early church to “pray without ceasing” (1Thessalonians 5:17).

In The Institutes of the Christian Religion, John Calvin wrote, “since our weakness is such that it has to be supported by many aids, and our sluggishness such that it needs to be goaded, it is fitting each one of us should set apart certain hours for this exercise.” Calvin designated “certain hours” as arising and retiring for the day, before and after eating, and before beginning our daily work. The rhythm of daily prayer reminds us that all our moments are lived in God’s presence. The patterns of daily prayer add focus, strength and hope, to any season of life we are experiencing.

Set apart at least one opportunity each day to pray. Be filled with the presence of God and discover God’s promises and call to you each day.

God’s peace be with you,

Larry

06/30/2026

JULY 2026 CHURCH NEWS 🙏
FROM THE PASTOR: Rev. Larry Hoffmann
Looking for a good book for summer reading?
Try the Book of Psalms.

Dr. Donald Griggs wrote, "As models for prayer and affirmations of faith, the Book of Psalms provides for contemporary believers a rich vocabulary for speaking to and about God." The Psalms reveal an honesty in the prayer life of Israel. We find a wide range of human experience, from joy and elation to personal and community lament. The Royal Psalms tell us of the King's interceding prayer on behalf of Israel, and we are reminded of our King's intercessions on our behalf. The Creation Psalms speak to us of God's presence throughout the world. The Psalms of Salvation History assure us of God's action in the past, present, and future, on our behalf. And, of course, we are reminded to trust, "The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?" (Psalm 27:1).

Dust of your favorite interpretation of Scripture. Read the Psalms, and God will bless you with a greater awareness of Christ's presence in your life.

God's grace and peace to you,
Larry

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05/29/2026

JUNE 2026 CHURCH NEWS 🙏
FROM THE PASTOR: Rev. Larry Hoffmann
With summer’s activities, weekend trips, and vacations it is easy to lose the discipline of keeping Sabbath. Rabbi Abraham Heschel in his book, The Sabbath, writes, “That the Sabbath and eternity are one – or of the same essence – is an ancient idea. A legend relates that ‘at the time when God was giving the Torah to Israel, He said to them: My children! If you accept the Torah and observe my mitzvoth, I will give you for all eternity a thing most precious that I have in my possession.

-And what, asked Israel, is that precious thing which Thou wilt give us if we obey? Thy Torah?
-The world to come.
- Show us in this world an example of the world to come.
-The Sabbath is an example of the world to come.’”

There is a sacredness to life and a connection with God’s eternity that is a part of our keeping Sabbath. Thus, it is important to continue Sabbath keeping throughout the seasons of the year. So, whether home or away, keep connected with God through weekly worship.

Grace and peace to you,
Larry

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05/26/2026

🌟 Bremen Community Vacation Bible School
New friends > Amazing experiments > Creative games
Super-fun snacks > Surprising adventures > Incredible music

📅 Dates: Sunday, June 14 – Thursday, June 18
📍 Drop off and pick up at Bremen-Bethel Presbyterian Church
🍽 Meal at 6:00 p.m.

⛪ Program: 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Classes for:
• Preschool (age 3 and potty trained)
• Kindergarten & 1st Grade
• 2nd & 3rd Grade
• 4th, 5th & 6th Grade

❤️ We will be collecting shelf stable food items for the food pantry each day of VBS as a service project.

Online Registration Here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1HuZgxEqt46_-mY767dwQ-PrprKqwyidHnJ4Z8VcaQdI/viewform?edit_requested=true

04/29/2026

MAY 2026 CHURCH NEWS 🙏
FROM THE PASTOR: Rev. Larry Hoffmann

Looking for a different prayer discipline for the summer? Try the Psalms. Recently I read a small book, Psalms, by Dietrich Bonhoeffer. The Psalms were a central part of Bonhoeffer’s prayer life. He describes them as a “Priceless Treasure” for the Church and believed they should be included in every worship service. Bonhoeffer recommended each Christian pray the Psalms daily, once every morning and once every evening. In the ancient church it was not unusual to memorize the Psalms. David prayed the Psalms. Christ prayed the psalms. We pray the psalms. In praying the Psalms we participate in the prayer life of Christ and His community and are drawn closer to God.

Peace,
Larry

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03/31/2026

APRIL 2026 CHURCH NEWS 🙏
FROM THE PASTOR: Rev. Larry Hoffmann
Dear Friends,
When I was a teenager growing up on Long Island I sometimes would let my mother know I was planning to do something with my friends. If it was something that she thought I should not be doing, she would not hesitate to tell me, “no.” My objection usually included the statement, “but everybody else of doing it.” To which she would reply, “If everybody else is going to jump off the Brooklyn Bridge would you join them?” On one occasion I replied with great frustration, “Yes, they must have a good reason for jumping!” I was sent into exile for the day to my room to contemplate the meaning of what I had just said.

We are living in a time of great fear, anxiety and anger that is expressed in a number of ways in our American culture, especially in much of the media. It is concerning to see and hear the ways many Christians respond to this. It is like jumping off the Brooklyn Bridge with everyone else. Fear, anxiety, and anger are not to have such a hold on us. We know better.

We are celebrating The Resurrection of the Lord, the power of God at work not only in the life of Jesus 2,000 years ago, but the power of God at work in our own lives today. The power of death over us, including death’s fear, anxiety and anger, has been broken. Our response needs to be different in our current environment. Perhaps we need a day of exile to contemplate the meaning of God’s resurrection power for us today and how it impacts our faith, actions and speech.

Grace and peace to you,
Larry
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142 Purvis Avenue
Bremen, OH
43107

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+17405697320

Website

https://www.bremenbethelpc.org/

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