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Bethel Lutheran Church

North East, MD

A Congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

Pastor Mark Crispell

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Announcements:

Sunday School at 9:15am
Bulletins:

January 15th: page 1, page 2,page 3
January 22nd: page 1, page 2

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Pictures & video of Pastor Mark's bicycle journey!

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Flying J Bible Study meets at Denny's Restaurant - (which is part of the Flying J complex, is located on route 272 south near the route 95 intersection, just outside of North East) on Thursday mornings at 7 am....Early? Yes! If you arrive late - that's ok. If you need to leave early - that's ok too. Come when you can. Stop by on your way to work or after the night shift. Informal, provocative, fun! Pastor Mark has been known to buy a round of coffee.



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All Are Welcome!

24 Cameron Rd, PO Box 617, North East, MD 21901
(Behind the North East Car Wash, and next to the McDonald's Restaurant at the corner of US Route 40, Pulaski Highway, and MD Route 272 North East Road. Cameron Rd is accessible by the McDonald's entrance on Rt 40 Pulaski Hwy.)

Click HERE to go to our 'map & directions' page.


Purpose Statement

God's purpose for Bethel is to be disciples and make disciples of Jesus, who pray, love, witness, share, and serve.

Sundays:

9:15am until 10:10am: Sunday School
10:30am: Traditional Service
Contemporary Services - Last Sunday of every month

Childrens' Sunday School commences immediately following the Childrens' Sermon during the 10:30 service

Holy Communion is celebrated on each Sunday.

NOTE: Additional worship services are held seasonally. Please see the"Announcements" section for details

September 2011 Calendar of Events

Schedule of Ushers, Readers, and Greeters

Worship and Fellowship Events Throughout the Year

- Lenten Season: Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, and Good Friday services; mid-week soup and sandwich socials with informal worship.
- Easter Sunday: Sunrise Service followed by breakfast hosted and prepared by the Church Council. Christian Education School sponsored Easter Egg hunt.
- Vacation Bible School
- Christian Education School Summer Picnic: Invitation to the entire Congregation at a waterside locale.
- Christmas Eve Candlelight Service and Christmas Eve (afternoon) family barn service
- Adult Choir
- Prayer Chain
- Autumn bonfire and hayride

What do Lutherans Stand For?

As Lutherans, we believe that in our Baptism, God has given us new life in Christ. As members of Christ's body, the Church, we live that new life daily in our congregations, synods, church-wide organizations and wherever God's work is being done. We look toGod's Word in scriptures as our guide and the basis for our teachings and beliefs. We work together with others who proclaim that Christ is Lord and who look to the ongoing work of the Holy Spirit for daily strength and guidance. We are Christ-centered in our theology and in all that we teach and proclaim.

Today the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America has over 5 million members in more than 11,000 congregations. It is the fifth largest Christian Church body in the United States.

Bethel Congregation

Bethel is a welcoming congregation made up of persons of all ages. Children are included in all congregational activities. As the only Lutheran Church in Cecil County, Bethel is most concerned to include persons from many backgrounds who reflect a wide range of skills and interests. We are young in spirit and committed to the growth of every member in worship, learning, and Christian service.

At Bethel we follow a traditional form of worship printed in the ELW (Cranberry Hymnal). We offer many other special worship and educational experiences, such as monthly contemporary services (see calendar). We invite you to join with us at Bethel as we work together to be the Church in this "Place of God" where we have been called to serve.

Click HERE to email Pastor Crispell

Or call 410.287.8988

For website concerns or information, please email the website administrator at Bethel@Lutheran.com

Links

Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Delaware-Maryland Synod of the ELCA
LutheransOnline


Local Benevolence details:

Bethel is in a ministry patnership with The New Hope Community ( safe, affordable transitory housing) A 501(c)3 non-profit corporation - TheNewHopeCommunity@yahoo.com

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