Welcome to
Bethel Lutheran Church
North East, MD
Pastor Mark Crispell
Pastor's Message (opens in a new window)
We are on Facebook!
(This page is best viewed full screen at resolution 1280x1024)
Announcements:
Congratulations to Bishop-elect Wolfgang D. Herz-Lane! His installation service will be Saturday, September 18.
Our 2010 Casual bayside worship services began on June 13, at the Perrville Community Park, at 8am. All are welcome; please join us! (Our regular service are held at the church at 10:30, Sundays as scheduled)
Click HERE for a map. (There is a link on the upper left of that page to get directions from your location if you need them). From Rt40 (Pulaski Hwy), take Aiken Avenue into the town center. Turn left on Broad St (Rte 7), turn right on Rt 327 East. (Follow the Park signs) Turn right on Tapp Parkway. Travel 1 mile into the park. Follow orange cones and drive to the right of the loop.
Be sure to tune in to WXCY 103.7FM on Sunday mornings between 7-9am to hear Bethel's new radio ad.
Flying J Bible Study meets at The Cookery 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.
Bulletins:
July 4th: page 1, page 2.
July 11th: page 1, page 2.
July 18th: page 1, page 2.
July 25th: page 1, page 2.
Photos
Bethel's Waterside Worship began July 19, 2009 on the shores of the Elk River.
For pictures, please visit our Waterside Worship Page (This will open a new browser window. Please check & adjust your pop-up blocker if necessary).
All Are Welcome!
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:
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
July 2010 Calendar of Events
August 2010 Calendar of Events
Schedule of Ushers, Readers, and Greeters
- 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 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
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Delaware-Maryland Synod of the ELCA
LutheransOnline
© 2003-2010 Bethel Lutheran Church