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BETHLEHEM LUTHERAN CHURCH |
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Bringing Jesus Christ into the World
for over 200 years!
1788-2009 | |
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Beginning Sunday, November 29th we will have NEW WORSHIP TIMES. We will have Sunday School for ALL AGES at 9:00am and ONE Worship Service at 10:00am. Children and Youth Choirs will practice after worship until 11:30am. |
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WORSHIP SERVICES:
8:30am Contemporary Worship with Holy Communion
9:30 am Sunday School for ALL ages--YEAR-ROUND!
11:00am Traditional Worship with Holy CommunionOFFICE HOURS:
Monday-Friday 10am-2pm The Rev. Dr. Karen K. Young, Pastor
Lexanne K. Graves, Associate in Ministry ADDRESS:
10,000 Broad River Road
Irmo, SC 29063
(803) 781-3900 (phone)
bethluch@bellsouth.net (email) |
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This Sunday, Nov. 15th at 3pm |
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All Children age 1-11 please come to our Martin Luther Birthday Party! We will have snacks, crafts, and storytelling time! |
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Would you like to attend? Click here. |
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Want to learn more about the 2009 Churchwide Decisions? |
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Many Christians and Lutherans have been asking questions concerning the decisions made at our 2009 Churchwide Assembly. Please click below for books to read for discernment and commentary provided by our Bishop. |
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Click here for resources! |
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Have you ever wondered what your spiritual gifts are? |
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By clicking below you will be transfered to the ELCA website where you can take a very brief quiz to determine what your spiritual gifts are. Then you can discern how you can share those gifts with your family, your church, and your community! |
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Click here to find out your spiritual gifts!! |
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Would you like to worship during the week?? |
We are blessed to have our own Lutheran Seminary here in Columbia. If you have not ever worshipped in Christ Chapel at LTSS, you are invited to do so every Thursday night at 6:00pm. Once you hear the organ there, you will be drawn back to experience Jesus' presence in sacrament, song, and scripture.There is also Daily Chapel at 10:00am every day of the week, except Thursday. Please come and be fed daily at LTSS!
Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary, 4201 Main Street,
Columbia, SC 29203 803.786.5150
www.ltss.edu |
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Click here for additional information. |
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| OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD 2009 | 
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| Have you heard what our new Congregation-Wide Service Project is for the Fall?? We are doing Operation Christmas Child through Samaritan’s Purse! Operation Christmas Child brings joy and hope to children in desperate situations around the world through gift-filled shoe boxes and the Good News of God’s love. If you would like to participate by filling a shoe box with toys, school supplies, and hygiene items, etc, get a shoe box and form from Lexanne! RETURN FILLED GIFT BOXES TO LEXANNE BY NOVEMBER 16TH. | | To request supplies or ask questions, click here! |
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ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PAGEANT |
Sign up for our Christmas Pageant NOW with Lexanne! We still need instrumentalists and non-speaking parts to make the pageant a success! There is something for every age! Please see the Christian Education link below to sign up to participate! Mark your calendars--it will be Sunday, December 13 at 10am!! ALL AGES are invited to participate! | |
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We are having a blast! Come join us! |
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The South Carolina Synod Young Adult Movement (YAM) is a group made up of young adults ages 18-35. The YAM group offers fun events and gatherings throughout the year. So become a fan of "South Carolina Synod YOUNG ADULT MOVEMENT (YAM)" on Facebook. Since the holiday season can be a busy time for all, we have decided to host one gathering during this season. It will be held on Sunday, December 13th at 7 pm and we will gather at Jenny Tomalka's house (in Columbia). Please bring an hors d'oeuvres to share and a small gift to donate to a local charity. To RSVP and receive directions please e-mail Jenny at TomalkaJ@yahoo.com.
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Would you like more information? Click here! |
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| Operation Inasmuch Service Blitz Day!!! |
“...Truly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to
one of the least of these my brethren,
you did it to me.” Matthew 25:40 |
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On Saturday, May 2, 2009 Lutherans across South Carolina participated in a community service blitz day called Operation Inasmuch/Join Hands Day. The purpose of the day was to to demonstrate collectively the love of Christ through public acts of service. Enjoy the scrapbook of pictures under our Social Ministry link below showing our love in Christ flowing out to others! God's Work. Our Hands. We made a difference and we continue to. NEXT YEAR'S OPERATION INASMUCH DAY IS APRIL 24, 2010!!!! |
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| Midlands Pastoral Care and Counseling |
| Midlands Pastoral Care and Counseling Program is for this congregation and surrounding community, and has offices here at Bethlehem as well as in Newberry and Leesville. We provide help with Depression, Anxiety, Couples Issues, Parent/Child Communication, Personal Growth, Basic Problem Solving or In-depth Therapy, as needed. Memory Exams for seniors are provided at no cost, with referrals to appropriate medical/health care. Licensed Counselors are here to help you with the challenging issues of your life. Payment is through your insurance program, self-pay, or sliding scale if needed. Call 803.760.8475 for an appointment or check us out at our website: www.midlandspastoralcare.com. |
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