Lebanon Church of the Brethren

08/31/2026

It was a beautiful day yesterday for our annual church picnic!

08/26/2026

Sunday sermon - August 23 - The Father's Love - Luke 15:11-32

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08/23/2026

Thank you to Quentin and Abby Gable for leading us musically this morning. Here’s a sample!

08/23/2026

In case you missed it, here is a recap of Pastor Jeff’s sermon this morning:

When Grace Isn’t Fair

This week we reflected on Jesus’ parable of the Prodigal Son and the powerful themes of honor, shame, forgiveness, and grace.

The younger son squandered everything and believed he had lost his place in the family. Yet when he returned home, his father didn’t shame him—he ran to meet him, welcomed him home, and restored his name.

But the older brother struggled to understand such grace. After faithfully serving his father, he couldn’t understand why the one who had failed so badly was welcomed with celebration.

The truth is, grace isn’t fair—and that’s exactly why it is grace. We can’t earn back a good name once we’ve lost it, but our heavenly Father can restore what we cannot.

The story ends with an invitation: Will we join the Father in celebrating those who were lost but are now found, and those who were dead but are now alive?

Whatever season we find ourselves in—joy, frustration, failure, or shame—the Father’s arms are open. Come home.

08/19/2026

So thankful for our wonderful volunteers!

08/18/2026

Sunday sermon from August 16 - Mountain Wisdom - Matthew 6:1-12

08/16/2026

In case you missed it, here is a recap of Pastor Jeff’s sermon this morning:

Today we reflected on Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 6: “Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others to be seen by them.”

Jesus calls us to give generously and pray faithfully—not for recognition, praise, or status, but simply because we love God and love others. Our generosity isn’t measured by a specific percentage; it begins with the condition of our hearts and our willingness to respond when we see a need.

We were also reminded that prayer isn’t about impressive words, formulas, or trying to be heard by others. Prayer is about an honest relationship with a God who already knows what we need. Even when we don’t know what to say, God hears us—and Jesus intercedes for us.

Our true treasure isn’t found in the things we accumulate, but in the lives we touch, the love we share, and the people we serve.

Give generously. Pray sincerely. Love quietly. And trust that God sees what is done in secret. ❤️🙏

08/14/2026

There’s something we want you to know about Lebanon Church of the Brethren.

We know the word “Brethren” may sound unfamiliar—or even a little old-fashioned—to someone who hasn’t grown up around our denomination. But to us, being Brethren isn’t about a label. It’s about how we try to live out our faith.

We believe in loving God, loving one another, and loving our neighborhood.

❤️ Love God. We gather to worship, pray, learn, and grow in our relationship with Jesus.

❤️ Love one another. We believe church should be a place where people know your name, care about what’s happening in your life, and walk alongside you through the good times and the difficult ones.

❤️ Love our neighborhood. We believe faith shouldn't stay inside the walls of a church. That's why we open our doors, share meals, serve others, and look for ways to make a difference right here in our community.

We're not the biggest church. We're not trying to be the flashiest church.

We're simply a church that feels like home.

A place where you don't have to have everything figured out.
A place where you don't have to pretend.
A place where there's a seat at the table for you.

So if you've ever wondered, “What is a Church of the Brethren?” — perhaps the best way to find out is to come meet us.

Lebanon Church of the Brethren
Love God. Love one another. Love our neighborhood.

We'd love to have you with us. ❤️

08/14/2026

NOTICE: Due to construction taking longer than anticipated, Supper at Six will not resume in September. Please stay tuned for updates as we figure out when we can start again. Thank you!

08/04/2026

Another AI colorized photo, this time of the sanctuary pre-organ. Notice the green wall and the metal scrollwork that was removed years ago.