Bethlehem Lutheran Church

Bethlehem Lutheran Church Bethlehem Lutheran Church of Ferrin, Illinois is an evangelical, confessional, liturgical congregation of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod.

At Bethlehem Lutheran Church, we gather to receive the gifts of our living Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

06/01/2026

Sermon for the Feast of Holy Trinity (May 31st, 2026)Isaiah 6:1-7; Romans 11:33-36; John 3:1-17Rev. Jonathan Jennings -------------------------------- Check Us Out At:www.bethlehemlutheranferrin.orgwww.facebook.com/bethlehemlutheranferrin/

Bethlehem Lutheran Church of Ferrin gathers together this coming Sunday, May 31st at 9:30 a.m. to receive the gifts of o...
05/30/2026

Bethlehem Lutheran Church of Ferrin gathers together this coming Sunday, May 31st at 9:30 a.m. to receive the gifts of our crucified and risen Savior, Jesus Christ. Pastor Jonathan Jennings will be officiating the service. The readings for the Feast of the Holy Trinity come from Isaiah 6:1-7, Romans 11:33-36, and John 3:1-17.

When Isaiah beheld the glory of the Lord, he cried out "Woe is me!" For the sinner cannot stand in the presence of a holy God and live (Is. 6:1-7). But God the Father lifted up His Son Jesus for us on the cross, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life. This eternal life of Christ is given us according to the Holy Spirit's good pleasure in Baptism. "Unless one is born [again] of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God" (John 3:5). To sinners in fear of death, the messengers of God place on our lips the living body and blood of Christ and speak His words of absolution, "Your guilt is taken away, and your sin atoned for" (Is. 6:7). Having received forgiveness and life from the Father through the Son by the Holy Spirit, we join with the angels in praising the blessed Trinity, "Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of hosts!" (Is. 6:3). "For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be glory forever. Amen" (Rom. 11:33-36).

Upcoming Services and Events:
Sun., May 31st – Sunday School and Bible Class at 8:30 a.m., Divine Service at 9:30 a.m.
Sun., June 7th – Sunday School and Bible Class at 8:30 a.m., Divine Service at 9:30 a.m.
Fri., June 12th – Ladies Aid Night Out at 5:00 p.m.
Sat., June 27th – Vacation Bible School at 8:30 a.m. (Theme: Free in Christ)

Weekly sermons can be accessed through our website: www.bethlehemlutheranferrin.org

For further about our church, please contact Pastor Jonathan Jennings at (618) 545-9543 or [email protected]

Bethlehem Lutheran Church of Ferrin gathers together this coming Sunday, May 24th at 9:30 a.m. to receive the gifts of o...
05/23/2026

Bethlehem Lutheran Church of Ferrin gathers together this coming Sunday, May 24th at 9:30 a.m. to receive the gifts of our crucified and risen Savior, Jesus Christ. Pastor Jonathan Jennings will be officiating the service. The readings for the Feast of Pentecost come from Genesis 11:1-9, Acts 2:1-21, and John 14:23-31.

Following the flood, Noah's descendants failed to spread out and fill the earth as God had spoken. Rather, they exalted themselves; with "one language and the same words" (Gen. 11:1) they spoke proudly and arrogantly. The Lord humbled them by confusing "the language of all the earth," dividing and dispersing the people (Gen. 11:9). That dispersal was reversed on Pentecost Day (the fiftieth day of Easter), when God caused the one Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ to be preached in a multitude of languages. "At this sound the multitude came together" (Acts 2:6), for the preaching of Christ is the primary work of the Holy Spirit, whereby He gathers people from all nations into one Church. The Holy Spirit teaches and brings to our remembrance the words of Jesus, which are the words of the Father who sent Him. These words bestow forgiveness and peace to those who keep and hold on to them in love for Jesus. "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid." (John 14:27).

Additional Upcoming Services and Events:
Sat., May 23rd – Memorial Day Program at 9:00 a.m.
Sun., May 24th – Sunday School and Bible Class at 8:30 a.m., Divine Service at 9:30 a.m.
Wed., May 27th – Divine Service at 7:00 p.m.
Sun., May 31st – Sunday School and Bible Class at 8:30 a.m., Divine Service at 9:30 a.m.

Weekly sermons can be accessed through our website: www.bethlehemlutheranferrin.org

For further about our church, please contact Pastor Jonathan Jennings at (618) 545-9543 or [email protected]

05/18/2026

Sermon for Exaudi (May 17th, 2026)Ezekiel 36:22-28; 1 Peter 4:7-14; John 15:26-16:4Rev. Jonathan Jennings -------------------------------- Check Us Out At:www.bethlehemlutheranferrin.orgwww.facebook.com/bethlehemlutheranferrin/

Bethlehem Lutheran Church of Ferrin gathers together this coming Sunday, May 17th at 9:30 a.m. to receive the gifts of o...
05/16/2026

Bethlehem Lutheran Church of Ferrin gathers together this coming Sunday, May 17th at 9:30 a.m. to receive the gifts of our crucified and risen Savior, Jesus Christ. Pastor Jonathan Jennings will be officiating the service. The readings for the Sunday after the Ascension come from Ezekiel 36:22-28, 1 Peter 4:7-14, and John 15:26-16:4.

The Spirit of Truth bears witness to Jesus, who is the truth, but the world does not receive the truth. It loves its own and hates those who are of the truth. Just as Jesus was scorned, so is His Church. "The hour is coming when whoever kills you will think he is offering service to God" (John 16:2). Yet, it is by Jesus' suffering and death that we are saved. Therefore, we rejoice to share in His sufferings, that we may also share in His resurrection glory (1 Pet. 4:7-14). Through the ministry of the Spirit of Truth, we are cleansed from the deceit of our idols and given a new heart and a new spirit, the heart and Spirit of Christ (Ezek. 36:22-28). He now works in us fervent, self-giving love for one another, love which covers a multitude of sins, "that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen" (1 Pet. 4:11).

Additional Upcoming Services and Events:
Sun., May 17th – Sunday School and Bible Class at 8:30 a.m., Divine Service at 9:30 a.m.
Wed., May 20th – Divine Service at 7:00 p.m.
Sat., May 23rd – Memorial Day Program at 9:00 a.m.
Sun., May 24th – Sunday School and Bible Class at 8:30 a.m., Divine Service at 9:30 a.m.
Wed., May 27th – Divine Service at 7:00 p.m.

Weekly sermons can be accessed through our website: www.bethlehemlutheranferrin.org

For further about our church, please contact Pastor Jonathan Jennings at (618) 545-9543 or [email protected]

05/11/2026

Sermon for Rogate (May 10th, 2026)Numbers 21:4-9; 1 Timothy 2:1-6; John 16:13-33Rev. Jonathan Jennings -------------------------------- Check Us Out At:www.bethlehemlutheranferrin.orgwww.facebook.com/bethlehemlutheranferrin/

Bethlehem Lutheran Church of Ferrin gathers together this coming Sunday, May 10th at 9:30 a.m. to receive the gifts of o...
05/09/2026

Bethlehem Lutheran Church of Ferrin gathers together this coming Sunday, May 10th at 9:30 a.m. to receive the gifts of our crucified and risen Savior, Jesus Christ. Pastor Jonathan Jennings will be officiating the service. The readings for the Sixth Sunday of Easter (Rogate) come from Numbers 21:4–9, 1 Timothy 2:1–6, and John 16:23–30.

“Truly, truly, I say to you, whatever you ask of the Father in my name, he will give it to you” (John 16:23). To pray in Jesus’ name is to pray as one who has been baptized. For it is in the water that He put His name upon you, claiming you as His own, making you a son of God with access to the Father. By His incarnation and crucifixion, our Lord Jesus broke through the barrier of sin which separated us from God, opening a portal to the Father. To pray in Jesus’ name is to pray with faith in Him as the one Mediator between God and men, who gave Himself a ransom for all (1 Tim. 2:1–6). Like Moses in the wilderness, Jesus is our go-between and intercessor before the throne of heaven. He was lifted up for us on the cross that we might be saved and restored to fellowship with the Father (Num. 21:4–9). Looking into this perfect teaching of liberty (James 1:22–27) we pray with boldness and confidence as dear children of God.

Upcoming Services and Events:
Sun., May 10th – Sunday School and Bible Class at 8:30 a.m., Divine Service at 9:30 a.m.
Mon., May 11th – Ladies Aid Night Out at 6:00 p.m.
Wed., May 13th – Divine Service at 7:00 p.m.
Thur., May 14th – Ascension Service at 7:00 p.m. (At Trinity Lutheran Church – Hoffman)
Sun., May 17th – Sunday School and Bible Class at 8:30 a.m., Divine Service at 9:30 a.m.
Wed., May 20th – Divine Service at 7:00 p.m.

Weekly sermons can be accessed through our website: www.bethlehemlutheranferrin.org

For further about our church, please contact Pastor Jonathan Jennings at (618) 545-9543 or [email protected]

Bethlehem Lutheran Church of Ferrin gathers together this coming Sunday, May 3rd at 9:30 a.m. to receive the gifts of ou...
05/02/2026

Bethlehem Lutheran Church of Ferrin gathers together this coming Sunday, May 3rd at 9:30 a.m. to receive the gifts of our crucified and risen Savior, Jesus Christ. Pastor Jonathan Jennings will be officiating the service. The readings for the Fifth Sunday of Easter (Cantate) come from Isaiah 12:1-6, James 1:16-21, and John 16:5-15.

Though Jesus has departed from us visibly to the right hand of the Father who sent Him, yet this is to our advantage. For Jesus—who is Lord over all creation, who intercedes for us before the Father, who is preparing a place for us in heaven—has sent the Helper, the Spirit of Truth (John 16:5–15). “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights” through Jesus Christ (James 1:17). The Holy Spirit helps us by taking what is Christ’s and declaring it to us. In the Word of truth, the Spirit works repentance and delivers to us the forgiveness of sins, the righteousness of Christ, and victory over the devil. For the ruler of this world is judged and defeated by the cross. Through the ministry of the Holy Spirit, we have been brought forth to new life in Him who is the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. Confident of our resurrection with Christ we confess, “Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid” (Is. 12:2).

Upcoming Services and Events:
Sun., May 3rd – Sunday School and Bible Class at 8:30 a.m., Divine Service at 9:30 a.m.
Mon., May 4th – Men’s Group Meeting at 7:30 a.m.
Wed., May 6th – Divine Service at 7:00 p.m.
Sun., May 10th – Sunday School and Bible Class at 8:30 a.m., Divine Service at 9:30 a.m.
Mon., May 11th – Ladies Aid Night Out at 6:00 p.m.
Wed., May 13th – Divine Service at 7:00 p.m.
Thur., May 14th – Ascension Service at 7:00 p.m. (At Trinity Lutheran Church – Hoffman)

Weekly sermons can be accessed through our website: www.bethlehemlutheranferrin.org

For further about our church, please contact Pastor Jonathan Jennings at (618) 545-9543 or [email protected]

04/27/2026

Sermon for Jubilate (April 26th, 2026)Isaiah 40:25-31; 1 Peter 2:11-20; John 16:16-22Rev. Jonathan Jennings -------------------------------- Check Us Out At:www.bethlehemlutheranferrin.orgwww.facebook.com/bethlehemlutheranferrin/

Bethlehem Lutheran Church of Ferrin gathers together this coming Sunday, April 26th at 9:30 a.m. to receive the gifts of...
04/25/2026

Bethlehem Lutheran Church of Ferrin gathers together this coming Sunday, April 26th at 9:30 a.m. to receive the gifts of our crucified and risen Savior, Jesus Christ. Pastor Jonathan Jennings will be officiating the service. The readings for the Fourth Sunday of Easter (Jubilate) come from Isaiah 40:25–31, 1 John 3:1–3, and John 16:16–22.

The people of God are pilgrims and sojourners in this world, looking ahead to a destination yet to come (1 Peter 2:11–20). Though we are now children of God, the fullness of what we shall be has not yet been revealed (1 John 3:1–3). We are those who wait on the Lord. “The Lord is good to those who wait for him, to the soul who seeks him” (Lam. 3:25). Jesus tells us that the wait is just a little while. “A little while, and you will see me no longer; and again a little while, and you will see me” (John 16:16). Though you must experience sorrow for a time, though you must live as strangers in a world that is at enmity with Christ, yet your sorrow will be turned to joy when He returns. “But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength” (Is. 40:31). The little while of weeping shall be replaced with an eternity of rejoicing in the presence of Christ the crucified and risen Savior. “And no one will take your joy from you” (John 16:22).

Upcoming Services and Events:
Sun., April 26th – Sunday School and Bible Class at 8:30 a.m., Divine Service at 9:30 a.m.
Wed., April 29th – Wednesday Night Religion at 6:00 p.m., Divine Service at 7:00 p.m.
Sun., May 3rd – Sunday School and Bible Class at 8:30 a.m., Divine Service at 9:30 a.m.
Mon., May 4th – Men’s Group Meeting at 7:30 a.m.
Wed., May 6th – Wednesday Night Religion at 6:00 p.m., Divine Service at 7:00 p.m.

Weekly sermons can be accessed through our website: www.bethlehemlutheranferrin.org

For further about our church, please contact Pastor Jonathan Jennings at (618) 545-9543 or [email protected]

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12903 Clara Street
Carlyle, IL
62231

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