First Baptist Church of New Bethlehem

06/08/2026

He knows what we don’t. He sees what we can’t. He loves with a love we never could. We can trust Him. ❤️

06/07/2026

Church was never meant to be a gathering of perfect people. It's a place where imperfect people meet a perfect Savior. Every pew holds a story. Stories of mistakes and mercy. Failures and forgiveness. Questions and grace. And somehow, through it all, God keeps welcoming us back. 🙏

“If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us.” — 1 John 1:8-9

The beauty of the Gospel is not that we've earned God's love. The beauty is that Jesus loved us while we were still broken and continues to transform us day by day. If you're looking for gentle, scripture-centered encouragement in your walk with God, we'd love to invite you to join our FREE Weekly Devotional.

Each week you'll receive thoughtful reflections, biblical encouragement, and practical ways to deepen your faith. Everything is linked in bio.

06/07/2026

06/03/2026

Never doubt how much light and happiness your Kindness brings to the world.

06/02/2026

Sometimes peace begins the moment we stop trying to carry what only God can hold. There are things we cannot fix, change, or control — but we can place them into the hands of a faithful Father who sees the full picture even when we cannot. “Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.” — 1 Peter 5:7 🙏

Letting go is not giving up. It is trusting that God’s grace is stronger than our fear and His timing is wiser than our understanding. If your heart has been needing rest lately, our devotionals, peaceful worship playlists, and Guided Moments with God audio experiences are all linked in bio. Thank you for helping us continue sharing prayer, peace, and encouragement online each day.

05/31/2026

Today we honored our graduates.

Left to right:
*Natalie Pfaff graduated from Keystone High School and will be attending Slippery Rock University majoring in Biology.

*Emily Pfaff graduated from Keystone High School and will be attending IUP majoring in nursing.

*Jenna Procious graduated from IUP with a degree in criminology and is now working in that field.

*Jeremiah Harmon graduated from Redbank Valley High School and will be entering the US Air Force in the fall.

Congratulations as you begin this new phase in your life!

05/31/2026

Sometimes it’s the softest decisions — the ones no one sees, the ones made in silence — that shift everything. Every moment you choose kindness, patience, or understanding, you’re adding light to a world that desperately needs it. Keep choosing gently. It matters more than you know. ❤️