Bethlehem Lutheran Church

08/25/2026

We are grateful for opportunities to deepen our training as we extend care and compassion across multiple generations.

08/23/2026

We feasted after the feast this morning by enjoying an old fashioned potluck. Brats and hot dogs joined lots of lovely salads and fruit, along with a wide selection of desserts. Care and connection often coincide with food and hospitality. Next Sunday: Pub Theology.

08/23/2026

Here is the recording of this morning's service on this Thirteenth Sunday after Pentcost. Wonderful energy and beautiful music.

08/23/2026

Welcome to worship with the Bethlehem community! Worship begins around 10:30 am.
Here is a link to our website for any desiring a way to financially support our ministries: https://www.bethlehemchurchgr.org/donate/
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Announcements
Prelude
Kyrie
Confession and Forgiveness
Gloria
Greeting
Opening Hymn – All Who are Thirsty ACS #981
Prayer of the Day
First Reading – Exodus 1:8-2:10
Psalm 124
Second Reading – Romans 12:1-8
Gospel Acclamation
Gospel Reading – Matthew 16:13-20
Children's Blessing
Musical Interlude
Sermon
Hymn of the Day – The Church's One Foundation ELW #654
Apostles’ Creed
The Prayers
Greeting of Peace
Presentation of the Gifts
Offertory
Offertory Hymn – Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow ELW #885
Offertory Prayer
Preface Dialogue & Proper Preface
Holy, Holy, Holy
Thanksgiving at the Table
Lord’s Prayer
Invitation to the Table
Lamb of God
Communion Hymn – Come With Us, O Blessed Jesus ELW #501
Post Communion Blessing and Prayer
Final Blessing
Closing Hymn – We All Are One In Mission ELW #576
Words of Sending
Postlude

08/21/2026

We are grateful for an opportunity to celebrate our amazing school-agers as they begin new semesters all across our community. May all experience God's grace, mercy, and peace always and everywhere.

Today mark's the end of our Summer Camp, which brought lots of school agers to our child development center. Blessings to everyone as new school years mark new beginnings all across our community.

08/20/2026

Go, Rose Room!

Yesterday, some of the Rose Room enjoyed walking around the block and we even picked up some trash along the way! It is always refreshing to support and care for our neighborhood while also engaging with others in the community.

08/19/2026

From baptisms to confirmations and everything in between and beyond. Growing our youth into the story of God's love is a huge responsibility and gift. Join the first Bethlehem Youth Group gathering of the year after worship on October 4. All are welcome, including friends! Contact Pastor Karsten for more information.

08/18/2026

The smell of fresh apple turnovers is amazing.

This afternoon's snack: freshly made apple turnovers.
Thanks, Cook Kim!

08/18/2026

Our "Almost-Fall" Potluck is this week, after worship. We'll have brats for a main course with lots of salads and desserts also listed. Feel free to bring something or simply your curiosity to try a spattering of different foods. This is Bethlehem!

08/18/2026

Our next Zoom Book Group begins on Tuesday evening, September 29. Find a book and join us! All are warmly encouraged and invited to participate in this 5 consecutive week book discussion. Contact Pastor Karsten for more information. Zoom, Zoom.