Church Phone: (937)878-0651                                                                                     Fax Number: (937)878-8794
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 School Phone: (937)878-7050                                                                         e-mail: bethlehemschool@aol.com


Our Ministry

EVANGELISM:   "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations..." Matt 28:19-20 (ESV)

Jesus Christ's great commission is the heart of our ministry at Bethlehem. Our worship, study, fellowship, service, and outreach ministries seek to help people understand the Gospel of Jesus Christ and grow as His disciples.  Classes are available to assist congregation members in sharing God's Word with others.

BIBLE STUDY:  "If you abide in My Word, you are truly My disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." John 8:31-32  (ESV)

Through His Word, God speaks directly to His people, equipping them with His power and counsel for their daily lives. Many opportunities to study God's Word are available throughout the month at Bethlehem. Formal Sunday classes, men's Bible breakfast, women's Bible study, men's Bible study, and home Bible study groups are among the variety of opportunities for Bible study.

MUSIC: "I will sing praise to Your name, O Most High" Psalm 9:2b (ESV)

An excellent church music program assists worshippers at Bethlehem in offering their praises to Almighty God. The program consists of an Adult Vocal Choir, English Handbell Choir, soloists, organists, and other instrumentalists; all of which contribute to the rich traditional Lutheran liturgical worship.

CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES:  "...bring them (children) up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord." Ephesians 6:4 (ESV)

Recognizing its responsibilities to assist parents in the Christian training and upbringing of their children, Bethlehem offers a program of children's ministry for the congregation's and community's families. These ministries include a Lutheran Day School (all-day kindergarten through 8th grade), Sunday School, Children's Music, and Vacation Bible School.

YOUTH MINISTRY:  "Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity." 1 Timothy 4:12 (ESV)

Through its groups for junior high, senior high and young adults, Bethlehem offers opportunities for fellowship, service, worship, study, and growth to young people. The many activities in our Youth Ministry program are designed to bring young people together in a Christian setting.

FELLOWSHIP:  "And all believed were together and had all things in common." Acts 2:44 (ESV)


Christian fellowship provides for people to be strengthened and encouraged by one another in their walk with the Lord. Fellowship groups such as Lamplighters, Seekers, Malachi, and the One Spirit strive to reach out and meet people's spiritual and personal needs. Also periodic congregation-wide activities promoting the unity of the Church under Christ.