New Bethlehem Area Men's Prayer Breakfast

09/03/2026

Pastor Scott Gourley

09/03/2026

Bob Gourley shared that he was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer.

08/20/2026

Pastor John Phillips

08/06/2026

🙏🍳 Rooted & Ready in Christ 🌳✝️

PHOTOS: Thanks to Hon. Rev. Dr. Gordon V. Barrows for sharing “Rooted & Ready: Who Are You, Really?” from 2 Corinthians 5:17, Colossians 2:6-7, & Ephesians 2:10 at this morning’s New Bethlehem Area Men’s Prayer Breakfast.

💡 Three Takeaways from Pastor Gordon’s message:
✅ Your identity is found in Christ alone, not worldly titles/degrees.
🌱 Stay rooted in God’s Word every day, and stand firm in Christ.
🙌 God still has a purpose and good works for your life.

🍽️ Men of all denominations are invited to join us for breakfast, fellowship, prayer, and an encouraging message on the first and third Thursday of each month at 7:00 AM at Zack’s Restaurant, 301 Wood St., New Bethlehem, PA. We’d love to welcome you! Be sure to follow the New Bethlehem Area Men’s Prayer Breakfast on Facebook for upcoming speakers, meeting reminders, and the latest updates.

07/21/2026

✝️ Welcome to New Bethlehem, Fr. Kevin Holland! 🙏

Please join us in extending a warm Christian welcome and congratulations to Fr. Kevin Holland on his appointment by the Diocese of Erie as Pastor of St. Charles Parish (New Bethlehem), St. Eusebius Parish (East Brady), and the mission churches of St. Nicholas (Crates) and St. Richard (Rimersburg). His appointment becomes effective July 29, 2026, and continues through July 31, 2032.

May God richly bless Fr. Holland as he begins this new chapter of ministry. We pray that the Lord grants him wisdom, strength, good health, and abundant joy as he faithfully serves these communities and proclaims the Gospel.

“The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you.” Numbers 6:24-25 ✝️❤️

Please join us in welcoming Fr. Holland by leaving a message of encouragement and prayer in the comments below! 🙌

We would like to welcome our new Pastor Fr. Kevin Holland to our Parish. Please keep him in your prayers.

07/16/2026

🙏 No Condemnation in Christ | Romans 8:1-4 ✝️

Thanks to everyone who joined us this morning for the New Bethlehem Area Men’s Prayer Breakfast, where Pastor Colbert Jones of Lawsonham Methodist Church shared a powerful message from Romans 8:1-4, reminding us that through Jesus Christ there is no condemnation for those who believe, and that the Holy Spirit empowers us to live a transformed life.

Three Takeaways:
✅ In Christ, we are forgiven and no longer condemned.
✅ The Holy Spirit gives us victory over sin and new life.
✅ God’s grace draws us closer to Him each day.

📅 Join us Thursday, August 6, at 7:00 AM, as Rev. Dr. Gordon Barrows, of St. Mary’s Redbank Church (Templeton), New Bethlehem First Fellowship Church, and New Salem Pierce Church (Mayport), shares the message.

🍳 Men of all denominations are welcome! Join us on the first and third Thursdays of every month at 7:00 AM at Zack’s Restaurant, 301 Wood St., New Bethlehem, PA, for food, fellowship, prayer, and an encouraging message.

07/14/2026

🙏✝️ Happy Retirement Fr. Samuel Bungo! ❤️✝️

For more than 17 years, Fr. Bungo has been a cherished part of the New Bethlehem area & Redbank Valley community. ⛪ His faithful service, compassionate heart, and unwavering leadership have touched countless lives. We will deeply miss him at St. Charles Parish, and we thank God for the many blessings he has shared with our parish and community. May God continue to bless him in the next chapter of his ministry! 🙏💙

Fr. Bungo has been a cherished part of the Redbank Valley community for more than 17 years. Throughout his years of faithful service, he has been a devoted shepherd, trusted friend, and spiritual guide to so many. The parishioners of St. Charles Parish will miss him greatly and remain deeply grateful for the many blessings he has shared with our parish and community.

04/08/2026

🎶✨ Victory in the Valley is BACK! ✨🎶

Join us for a powerful afternoon of worship, music, and community at the FREE Christian Music Festival on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 4:00 PM at Redbank Valley Municipal Park (137 Park Rd., Fairmount City, PA)! 🙌🎤

🎵 Featuring Natalie Layne, Shadow of the Statue, Peter Burton, and Selah, plus concessions available and bring a lawn chair! 🍔🪑

💙 We’re excited for this year’s lineup and are still welcoming sponsors from individuals, businesses, and churches to help keep this event FREE for everyone to experience the hope of the Gospel! 👉 Learn how to support: https://victoryinthevalley.live/support/

June 13th, 4 p.m.! We are so excited about our lineup this year! We are still looking for a few more individuals, businesses, and/or churches to help sponsor this event! Our desire is to always keep this event free so everyone can come & be encouraged by the music & the message of the gospel!
You can find out how at our website. https://victoryinthevalley.live/support/

04/04/2026

🎶✝️ Thanks for a Powerful Night of Worship! ✝️🎶

Thanks to everyone who attended “The Easter Story” by the New Bethlehem Area Community Choir at Oakland Church of God in Distant! 🙌🎵

The music of Tom Fettke & Thomas Grassi and the heartfelt performance made for a moving Good Friday reflection on Christ’s love & sacrifice. ✝️💛

📷 Photos courtesy of Liz Harmon of TechReady Professionals and RedbankValley.org